1. October MLS Sales Statistics
The October 2013 MLS statistics will be released on Tuesday morning, and here are some quick takeaways:
October was the 29th consecutive month of positive sales, with single-family sales volume rising 13.5 percent versus one year earlier.
Contracts closed on 6,020 homes and inventory declined slightly to 3.1 months from 3.2 months in September (but down compared to 4.4 months in October 2012).
Prices recorded the highest levels for an October, with the single- family home median price reaching $177,500 while the average price was $239,773.
Total dollar volume reached $1.7 billion, a 26.7 percent increase over October 2012 ($1.3 billion), and has already surpassed 2007’s record level.
For more detailed information, please visit the HAR Online Newsroom for this and all other news releases.

2. HAR Tool of the Week Member Videos
Online video is a major part of the Web experience. Today, more than 146 million Americans view online videos looking at 12.6 billion video clips.
Member videos add value by providing agents with an opportunity to market themselves beyond just a static image and bio – allowing agents to engage their customers in a new way. The listing videos provide consumers the opportunity to capture a more in-depth view of the property that still photos simply can’t provide.
HAR offers professional video services at its central office. The HAR-TV Studio is equipped with HD quality equipment to provide members with a professional-grade video production. Each profile video will be seconds in length and will be uploaded to YouTube to help promote you and your business. The videos will also be posted with each of your listings on HAR.com. It will give potential clients an opportunity to hear about your experience, knowledge of the market and approach to client service.
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3. Weekly HAR Market Stat
Fewer people are out scouting homes now that they're scouting the perfect bird for their Thanksgiving feast. Weekly and monthly seller and buyer activity may be slowing in comparison to last reporting period, but overall markets still show signs of stable recovery. By and large, expect the end of 2013 to look just as juicy and golden as your bird will soon be.
In the Houston region, for the week ending November 10:
• New Listings decreased 4.3% to 1,765
• Pending Sales increased 37.2% to 1,580
• Closed Sales decreased 4.2% to 1,017

4. Designate Yourself for Success
Seller’s Representative Specialist Designation (SRS)
The Seller Representative Specialist designation (SRS) awarded by the SRS Council, LLP, has been delivered nationwide to rave reviews. This two-day program focuses on providing the REALTOR® practitioner with the tools necessary to represent seller clients in a variety of formats. Particular attention is given to differing listing models, office policies, field issues, legal and code ramifications to representing sellers in today’s changing environment. Topics include manual and e-methods of procuring listings, securing the listing, staging the property and marketing venues, representing the seller client when converting consumer inquiries, co-broking with cooperating agents, protecting the interests of the client when fielding multiple offers, negotiating the offer and inspection phase issues, multiple offer situations, in addition to following the pending transaction to closing. If you are looking for a formula to compete in the marketplace, this is the course for you. It’s time to get our seller’s prepared for the robust market. You’ll be amazed at all of the great ideas that you’ll take away from this course, including how to never negotiate your commission again! Date: Tues. & Wed., Dec. 3 & 4
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: HAR Central
Investment: $295
Questions? ext. 6
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