1. In This Week’s “The EDGE”
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
• Houston Market Movements
• Early Voting Ends Tuesday, May 2
• Broaden Your Horizons During International 201 Day
• 2017 YPN Spring Training
• All Aboard for 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. A FRESH Look at Houston Housing
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 April 30.
The complete monthly MLS report
for April 2017 will be distributed
next Wednesday, May 10. As
always, HAR will provide you with
updated coverage in The EDGE.

3. Houston Market Movements
The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business
Houston Market Movements
Across the U.S., now is a lucrative time to sell a home, and it would appear that it will remain that way for the time being. Houses that show well and are priced correctly have been selling quickly, often at higher prices than asking. Thus far, buyers are proving to be resilient in 2017, keeping the home purchasing momentum up even amidst the mounting competition that comes with the annual spring market.
In the Houston region, for the week ending April 23:
• New Listings increased 39.2% to 3,230
• Pending Sales increased 29.7% to 2,256
• Closed Sales increased 13.8% to 1,628

4. The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business
Early Voting Ends Tuesday, May 2
Cast your vote TODAY for Mayor, City Council Members, School Board Trustees, and MUDs in the Saturday, May 6 elections. For a roundup of the Houston Association of Realtors’ recommendations in this election, please click here
Fort Bend County
Harris County
Montgomery County
HAR recommends members who live in Houston ISD to VOTE FOR PROP 1
Your vote matters in this light turn-out election!

5. Broaden Your Horizons During International 201 Day
The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business
Broaden Your Horizons During International 201 Day
Sign up now for International 201 Day, coming up this Friday, May 5!
Global data will be shared that will assist the REALTOR® when working with foreign clients. The program features a keynote presentation by
Stewart Title Chief Economist Dr. Ted C. Jones.
Friday, May 5
Post Oak Central Conference Center
1990 Post Oak Blvd., Houston
Cost is $49 and includes lunch
Parking is $5 in Garage 3.
This course is approved by TREC for 5 hours of CE credit.
Click HERE to REGISTER!

6. The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business
You may register by visiting scrolling to the bottom and clicking on the “YPN Luncheon” link.

7. All Aboard for Certification! Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business
All Aboard for Certification!
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) course is a 14-hour program that is designed to take a new agent to an accomplished level sooner, and an already successful agent to an even higher level of competency. It focuses on the skills necessary to properly represent a property owner, including agency, marketing, and servicing the client. Please confirm your eligibility and review the requirements necessary to earn this designation by visiting the designation holder’s site or contacting the HAR Professional Development department. 
Date: Monday & Tuesday, May 15 & 16
Location: HAR Central
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Investment: $199
Register at Questions? Call ext. 6