1. The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business In This Week’s “The EDGE” A FRESH Look at Houston Housing No Excuse to Miss Inman Connect Houston Market Movements Get Your International Certification! “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 A FRESH Look at Houston Housing Here is HAR’s First Real Estate Snapshot of Houston (FRESH) report on the latest trends in the Houston housing market, as of July 31, 2016. The complete monthly MLS report for July 2016 will be distributed next Wednesday, August 10. As always, HAR will provide you with updated coverage in The EDGE.

3. The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business Inman Connect San Francisco 2016 (ICSF16) kicks off on Tuesday, August 2, and with it, Connect Live Stream. Thanks to your HAR membership, there’s no need for expensive airline tickets and hotel reservations to attend in San Francisco. You can stream this coveted real estate industry event for FREE! The complete schedule is available HERE.HERE If you don’t already have an Inman Select subscription, sign up for free as an HAR member HERE.HERE No Excuse to Miss Inman Connect

4. The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business Across the U.S., homes are selling faster now than they have in the past six to seven years, resulting in the need for buyers to move quickly on a home purchase. Although high prices usually encourage more sellers to come forth, people have proven hesitant to put their homes on the market due to concerns about being able to find their own new and reasonably priced home. In the Houston region, for the week ending July 24: New Listings decreased 1.5% to 2,847 Pending Sales increased 17.8% to 2,233 Closed Sales decreased 20.4% to 1,476 Houston Market Movements

5. The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) NAR’s Certified International Property Specialists (CIPS) designation is a great resource if you are looking to expand your global reach. After you complete the CIPS coursework and apply for the designation, you become part of the CIPS referral network, comprised of over 2,800 agents from 50 different countries. Designees are profiled in the CIPS directory where consumers and other agents can search to find experienced international practitioners. Additionally, CIPS designees are invited to join a private Facebook group where agents network and exchange referrals. These can be extraordinary tools to help you grow your business, both inbound and outbound. Date: August 25, 26, 29, 30 & 31 Location: HAR Central Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Investment: $749 Register at www.har.com/edu Questions? Call 713.629.1900 ext. 6www.har.com/edu Get Your International Certification!