The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business In This Week’s “The EDGE” Nominations Sought for HAR Honors ‘Tis the Season to VOTE Houston Market Movements Get Hip to the HAR Mobile App “The Edge” is a weekly tool for managers to use to inform their agents and stay current and up-to-date with important real estate industry issues. Brought to you by the HAR Communications Department.

The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business HAR welcomes your nominations for 2015 REALTOR ® of the Year Award and the John E. Wolf Community Service Award. The deadline for entries is Tuesday, November 10. You’ll find a nomination form in the November edition of Houston REALTOR ® magazine, but you may also download the form HERE.HERE All completed nomination forms must be sent to Roz Crew. Fax them to or send by mail to Houston Association of REALTORS ®, Attn: Roz Crew, 3693 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX Questions? Please call Roz at ext For more information, go to HAR Connect.HAR Connect Nominations Sought for HAR Honors

The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, November 3, but you do not have to wait until then to cast your vote. Early Voting began on October 19 and continues through this Friday, October 30. For a complete rundown of HAR Recommended Candidates, go to HAR Connect. HAR Connect HAR urges members to vote FOR State Ballot Proposition 1 to lower property taxes and prevent a transfer tax. More information about State Proposition 1 is available online HERE. HERE ‘Tis The Season to VOTE

The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business Jobless claims have dropped once again, matching levels not seen since Housing sales have continued to perform well, which should not be a surprise to those active in the real estate industry. Good economic environments foster healthy housing, and persistent health should lead to a Federal Reserve rate hike before the year is over. In the Houston region, for the week ending October 18: New Listings increased 18.1% to 2,289 Pending Sales increased 8.3% to 1,610 Closed Sales decreased 10.9% to 1,280 Houston Market Movements

The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business Online Webinar: HAR Mobile App The HAR Mobile App allows both consumers and REALTORS ® to search for homes for sale or lease, bookmark listings and save property searches. Members have access to their leads, listings and company’s listing inventory, as well as access to MLS data. Features highlighted in the webinar include Listing Details (such as Days on Market, Archive, Agent Full Report, Showing Instructions, if applicable, and Tax information), Search Filters, Drive Time Search, Add/Edit listings, Instant CMA, Listing Price Changes, and Get Support and Provide Feedback. Date: Weekly Webinars available throughout October and November Location: Online Time: Morning and afternoon times available Investment: Free Register at Call ext. 6www.har.com/edu Get Hip to the HAR Mobile App