1. The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business In This Week’s “The EDGE” Connect to Inman Without the Snow Have You Registered to Vote? Houston Market Movements Supercharge Your Real Estate Career “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 Inman Connect New York 2016 kicks off on Tuesday, January 26, and with it, Connect Live Stream. Why fight the snow and freezing temperatures in New York when you can watch from the comfort of your home or office? The event features more than 30 keynote and general sessions LIVE! The complete schedule is available HERE.HERE If you don’t already have an Inman Select subscription, remember that it’s FREE as an HAR member. Sign up today HERE.HERE Connect to Inman Without the Snow

3. The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business The 2016 Primary Election is coming up on Tuesday, March 1. The last day to register to vote in the Primary Election is Monday, February 1. Early Voting runs from Tuesday, February 16 through Friday, February 26. Can’t remember if you’ve registered in the past? You may use the Texas Voter Information Website that not only confirms whether you are registered, but will even allow you to search for your polling location prior to an election. The service is easy to use. All you need is a Texas Driver’s license to begin.Texas Voter Information Website You may complete a voter registration application online, print and mail it to the voter registrar in your county of residence. You are not registered until you have filled out the online application, printed it, and mailed it to your local County Voter Registrar.voter registration application online The County Voter Registrar’s address will appear at the top of the online voter registration application once you have submitted your information from the fill- in-the blanks screen. Have You Registered to Vote?

4. The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business A pattern is emerging nationally that shows a fresh willingness by sellers to put homes on the market and buyers to enter the market. New listings are on the rise, if not in year-over-year comparison, then certainly in week-over-week views. The inventory trend line has remained roughly the same for the first weeks in January as the last weeks in December. Here’s what we’re seeing locally… In the Houston region, for the week ending January 17: New Listings increased 10.4% to 2,311 Pending Sales increased 13.4% to 1,503 Closed Sales decreased 2.9% to 1,034 Houston Market Movements

5. The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business HAR REALTOR ® Launch: Your Path to Success HAR announces a new initiative to assist REALTORS ® in their career path to success! This intensive four-week program offers insights into how to handle your transaction from contract to closing. The program will include tools such as: Prospecting - How to Create Business Buyer and Seller Expectations - Understanding your role before, during and after the transaction Insight into the ancillary roles by subject matter experts such as appraisers, inspectors, lenders, title companies, home warranty reps and much more. You will have hands-on, interactive experience to help you with your business before you even have business. Sign up today and begin your pathway to success! Date: February 4, 11, 18 & 25 (last session is a half-day) Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: HAR Central Investment: $169 Register at www.har.com/eduQuestions? Please call 713.629.1900 ext. 6www.har.com/edu Supercharge Your Real Estate Career