Realtors® at the heart of the community By Terri Marshall Housing Opportunity Foundation Executive Director It’s summertime and the livin’ is supposed to be easy, but for those who struggle with day-to-day housing issues, no season is easy nor are there any vacations away from the worry and stress. June is traditionally recognized as Homeownership Month, […]
Read MoreCode Words-July/August
‘Harmonious teamwork’ through adherence to the Code Article 3 outlines cooperation, compensation requirements for successful transactions By Michele Di Donato Vice President Risk Management Article 3 requires that Realtors® cooperate with other brokers except when cooperation is not in the client’s best interest. The obligation to cooperate does not include the obligation to share commissions, fees […]
Read MorePresident’s Letter-July/August 2012
United we stand We did in Raleigh, can again at DNC By Jennifer Frontera I was only a couple of miles outside of Raleigh when my phone rang. It was association staffer Tara Howie. “Our bus has broken down,” Tara said. “Would you be willing to come back to help take members home?” “Sure,” I […]
Read MoreExecutive Report-July/August 2012
“Be Water” is the theme of our president, Jennifer Frontera. It’s about being open and flexible, flowing to new information, methods and insights. It’s about embracing change as a way to stay successful. In that spirit, Jennifer and I began talking earlier this year about our association calendar, committees and communications. With respect to the […]
Read MoreIt clicked! Jennifer Frontera took to real estate, became leader
“She has a work ethic beyond reproach — that’s what makes her good.” — Tony Smith, Wanda Smith & Associates When Jennifer Frontera and her husband, Tony, moved to Charlotte in 1997, she was pregnant with their third child, Dante. She thought staying at home with the kids and running the house would be her life. […]
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