by Heather Andrews | Jan 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Radon can be fatal to homeowners. It can enter a house through cracks in the foundation, floors and walls, or in a home’s natural stone building materials. The gas is the second biggest cause of lung cancer in the United States (behind smoking), killing around 15,000 to 22,000 people per year.
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month to foster awareness of the naturally occurring gas, and encourage testing.
Some areas within the RMLS™ region are radon hot spots, but testing is not required for homes in all these areas. Homeowners are highly encouraged to get their house tested.
Discover more about radon by reading the EPA publication A Citizen’s Guide to Radon, and consider providing clients with their handout Basic Radon Facts.
by Heather Andrews | Dec 31, 2012 | Events
Here’s a quick rundown of upcoming real estate events and education for January in Oregon and Southwest Washington. If you have an event that’s not listed here, let us know in the comments!
January 24: Dos and Don’ts for Today’s Real Estate Licensees Join professionals for some continuing education in Florence on January 24, 2013. Stacey Harrison and Selina Barnes, Division Managers with the Oregon Real Estate Agency, will discuss complaints, investigations, and how REALTORS® can stay in compliance with Oregon’s laws and rules. Location: Florence Events Center, Florence, OR — $25
January 31: PMAR Masters Circle Educational Event Portland Metropolitan Association of REALTORS® offers a panel of top producers sharing their expertise to attendees. Breakfast will be served, and you do not need to be a Masters Circle member to attend! Location: Multnomah Athletic Club — $22
FREE RMLSweb Training
If you are an RMLS™ subscriber, we have many free educational opportunities at a location near you. View the current calendar for your area by clicking the link.
-Brookings
-Coos County
-Eastern Oregon
-Eugene
-Gresham
-Hood River
-Portland
-Roseburg
-Salem
-Vancouver
Don’t forget to check out our webinars for training outside these areas, and the Open House hours at the Portland office each Friday (10am-noon) when subscribers may consult with Help Desk staff for individualized attention.
You can also find ongoing education and training classes through a number of different associations in the Portland metro area and beyond. To search for classes in January, classes check out the current event listings at the following associations:
Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors® (PMAR)
East Metro Association of Realtors® (EMAR)
Clark County Association of Realtors® (CCAR)
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by Heather Andrews | Dec 31, 2012 | Lockbox, Statistics, Supra
This Week’s Lockbox Activity
For the week of December 17-23 2012, these charts show the number of times RMLS™ subscribers opened Supra lockboxes in Oregon and Washington. The numbers in Oregon and Washington fell again this week.
For a larger version of each chart, visit the RMLS™ photostream on Flickr.
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by Heather Andrews | Dec 24, 2012 | Lockbox, Statistics, Supra
This Week’s Lockbox Activity
For the week of December 10-16 2012, these charts show the number of times RMLS™ subscribers opened Supra lockboxes in Oregon and Washington. The numbers in Oregon and Washington fell again this week.
For a larger version of each chart, visit the RMLS™ photostream on Flickr.
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by Heather Andrews | Dec 17, 2012 | Lockbox, Oregon Real Estate, Statistics, Washington Real Estate
This Week’s Lockbox Activity
For the week of December 3-9 2012, these charts show the number of times RMLS™ subscribers opened Supra lockboxes in Oregon and Washington. The numbers in both Oregon and Washington fell this week.
For a larger version of each chart, visit the RMLS™ photostream on Flickr.
