1. Realist Tax Launches In March Realist Tax is scheduled to be available in both Tempo and Fusion on Wednesday, March 5 Realist is compatible with all browsers and “lite” version for mobile browsers Native apps for iPhone and Android devices Coverage for all counties in Texas, including foreclosure and distressed property info Check out a quick video intro: http://www.realist.com/support/tutorials/introduction http://www.realist.com/support/tutorials/introduction If you would like to schedule an office visit, please contact HAR’s Professional Development department at: 713-629- 1900 ext. 370

2. The Vote is on for March 4 Primary Elections The 2014 Texas primary elections are here, and The REALTOR® Party wants you to be informed when going to the polls. Primary elections in Texas are where the action is, and turning out is the best way for us to make the Texas REALTOR® voice heard. Early Voting: Tuesday, Feb. 18 – Friday, Feb. 28 (polls times vary) Election Day: Tuesday, March 4 (polls open 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.) If you think that only the General Elections matter – think again. On the national scene, Texas is referred to as a “primary state.” That means most of our elections are decided in March. In fact, thanks to redistricting, there are only a handful of competitive elections in November, so your vote matters in this election! Go to HAR Connect for a list of polling locations by county as well as a rundown of the HAR recommended candidates.

3. Weekly HAR Market Stat Housing starts haven't been quite as robust as forecast, wintry weather conditions have chilled demand in many places and dramatic declines in foreclosure activity have become the norm in several housing markets. These factors can sometimes pull down overall sales numbers, so it's important to dig beneath the headlines. All of this looks and feels like a natural part of the transition toward a healthier marketplace. Prices are still experiencing upward pressure, and sellers are still receiving competitive offers. In the Houston region, for the week ending February 16: New Listings decreased 3.1% to 2,014 Pending Sales increased 19.7% to 1,875 Closed Sales decreased 11.8% to 1,028

4. Questions? 713-629-1900 ext. 6 Master Your Future Register at www.har.com/edu Master Certified Negotiation Expert 1 This program is part of a three-part series. This package features the following courses: Advanced Negotiation for Buyer's Agents Mastering Email Negotiations in Real Estate Advanced Negotiations for Buyers includes more advanced techniques and approaches to help buyers choose an effective negotiation plan and to help the buyer’s agent negotiate more effectively on their behalf. Email negotiating is becoming more common, especially with banks in short sales. But negotiating by email is the least effective way to negotiate! You typically experience poor results, more miscommunication and more hostility. Mastering Email Negotiations in Real Estate will teach you how to be most effective when negotiating by email or in writing. Learn to manage the content, message, and relationship and close more deals through email negotiating. Group discussions, case studies and student teaching will all be utilized to maximize the learning experience. Date: Wed. & Thurs., March 5 & 6 Time: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Location: HAR Central Investment: $249