1. The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business In This Week’s “The EDGE” Last Chance to Attend Xplode Houston! MLS Platinum Features IDX Tools and Widgets For Your Website Houston Market Movements Open Your Mind to Learning “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.

2. The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business TAR brings Xplode back to the Houston area this Thursday, May 19 at The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Xplode delivers the latest real estate marketing and technology to you from the top minds in real estate, technology and marketing. Presenters give you practical tips to help you reach your goals, save time and make more money. Time is running out to buy tickets! Register now at XplodeThis.com! Last Chance to Attend Xplode Houston!

3. The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business MLS Platinum Features IDX Tools and Widgets For Your Website At HAR, our goal is to continuously improve the value you receive from the MLS Platinum package by enhancing the current suite of tools and widgets you’ve come to rely on to grow your business. We recently redesigned the “IDX Suite” that many members have been using on their external websites. Features: Easy to use search IDX links and widgets you can embed on your websites. Branded to the agent and allows consumers to search MLS listings. Add map search, open house, school search and more to your websites. View a complete list of products and services with the MLS Platinum packageView a complete list of products and services with the MLS Platinum package. Remember, this package goes live on July 1. Sign up today to ensure your continued access to all of these great tools!

4. The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business Although higher than they were a year ago, mortgage applications are barely moving from week to week despite mortgage rates sitting at three-year lows. Supply remains lean across the country, and sales figures are showing some of the strain of that reality. Homes that show well continue to sell quickly and at prices that make sellers smile. In the Houston region, for the week ending May 8: New Listings increased 1.0% to 2,909 Pending Sales increased 15.4% to 2,190 Closed Sales decreased 0.6% to 1,400 Houston Market Movements

5. The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business HAR Contract Series HAR now offers a contract review and workshop series. Each class is approved for three hours of CE credit. Contracts 101: From Customer to Client Contracts 101: Listing & Buyer Rep. Agreement Workshop Contracts 201: From Client to Contract Contracts 201: The 1-4 Family Contract Workshop Date: Ongoing Location: HAR Central and Branch Locations Investment: $25 Register at www.har.com/eduQuestions? Call 713.629.1900 ext. 6www.har.com/edu Open Your Mind to Learning