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”
• Get on Board! The 2018 HAR Board…
• Are You Ready for Matrix?
• Houston Market Movements
• Designate Yourself for Success
“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. Get on Board! The 2018 HAR Board…
The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business
Get on Board! The 2018 HAR Board…
Have you considered becoming a member of the HAR Board of Directors in 2018? As a leader of one of the most prestigious REALTOR® associations in the country, HAR directors are recognized in Houston and across the country for the real difference they make in the lives of HAR’s more than 36,000 members through the decisions they make and standards they set. You’ll find a downloadable application form HERE. The deadline to submit the form is Monday, June 12, at 5 p.m.
Here are just a few examples of how HAR directors earn this distinction every day:
Setting high standards for one of the largest MLS operations in the country;
Creating political policy for HAR’s governmental affairs program;
Continually enhancing HAR.com, the nationally recognized member and consumer real estate website;
Advancing industry competency, fairness and high integrity through enforcement of NAR Code of Ethics and HAR rules and regulations;
Designing and advocating the consumer awareness campaign through advertising and public relations efforts.

3. Are You Ready for Matrix?
The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business
Are You Ready for Matrix?
Thousands of HAR members have already received Matrix training. Have YOU? Remember that Matrix replaces Tempo and Fusion this November, and time is running out to take one of HAR’s FREE Matrix classes.
Matrix Overview This course shows students how to navigate Matrix, run several different types of searches and reports, create maps and listings, use the financial functions, search the roster and find help when you need it.
CMA “Price it Right” – Matrix This lecture-style class covers the fundamentals of choosing comparables for a CMA as well as Statistics, the Matrix CMA tool, Property Archives, Months Inventory, Mapping and other tools to supplement your CMA. Learn the latest updates in Matrix and lots of tips and tricks in making the system work for you.
Matrix Essentials This lecture-style course shows students how to navigate Matrix, run several different types of searches and reports, use map tools and listings, perform auto- , search the roster and find additional resources.
Register today for your FREE Matrix classes – available at all HAR locations – at

4. Houston Market Movements
The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business
Houston Market Movements
Across the country, as summer approaches, more “For Sale” signs are going up in front yards, although not quite to the extent that we saw in Nonetheless, homes listed as move-in ready that are priced well are selling rapidly. In fact, despite lower inventory, many REALTORS® report that they are busier than last year and closing at a hefty pace.
In the Houston region, for the week ending May 7:
• New Listings increased 19.3% to 3,502
• Pending Sales increased 21.9% to 2,290
• Closed Sales increased 2.9% to 1,519

5. The EDGE Information and news that gives you an edge in the real estate business
Designate Yourself for Success
Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI-2 Marketing) 
The GRI designation is the most widely recognized of the national real estate designations. Consisting of three courses, each is taught by experts in their respective fields. This module consists of Seller Services, Buyer Services, Technology and Environment & Green Building. GRI courses may be taken in any order and satisfy your 9 hours of non-legal MCE requirements. TREC rules mandate that each student be on time. Make sure to have your license number. TAR provides a one-time, $50 coupon for qualifying students. This coupon may be downloaded from the TAR website. Students pay full price and the coupon to HAR’s Professional Development department to receive a credit. All other courses are full price.
Date: May 18, 19, 22 & Location: HAR Central
Time: 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Investment: $295
Register at Questions? Call ext. 6