The Savannah Chapter of Women's Council is holding a CE course this Friday, January 20th at the Savannah Golf Club to address the latest trends in international real estate.  You ask, why international and what does that have to do with our current market?  We know foreclosures and short sales will not last forever and we should consider where this industry is headed.  Some of you may know, Savannah will have a "world trade center" in the future based on what our local government and citizens believe Savannah's future will be.  The link provided is an incentive to want to learn more about this topic and prepare Realtors for a broader client base in our markets.  http://www.realtor.org/press_room/news_releases/2011/05/foreign_buyers 

Please take the time to see how international buyers are influencing our real estate market in the U.S. and learn how you can tap into this incredible opportunity.  I look forward to seeing you all on Friday!  To register go to www.savannahboardofrealtors.com.

Proper ID Required to Renew RE License

Effective January 1, 2012, the Georgia "Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011" requires all applicants for real estate licensure or appraiser classification, and those applying for renewal of an existing license or classification, Appraisal Management Companies, Instructors, and School Directors to submit to the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) proper identification. Please click here to read more about this requirement and to download information on what you will need to renew your license.

Congratulations to the following Women’s Council of REALTORS® Award Recipients!

2011 Entrepreneur of the Year - Judith McDougal, Re/Max Savannah

2011 President's Award - Ann Ellis, Tri County Real Estate

2011 Outstanding Member of the Year - Janet Howard, Konter Realty

2011 Affiliate of the Year – Patty Tatom, Brand Mortgage

Habitat For Humanity Gift Wrapping (Earn one DSS Slip)

Habitat Gingerbread House Building (Earn One DSS Slip)

The 2011 Distinguished Sales Society Application is ready!

You can find the application and rules by clicking on the "Awards" tab. 

DSS Workshop on December 5, 2010 10:00am at SABOR

Who should attend?

·         REALTORS®

·         Brokers

·         Staff

·         Administrative Assistants

·         If you want to know what DSS is!

·         Whoever needs help filling out their application!

·         If you have any questions at all about DSS!

Special Awards

As 2011 comes to an end………….. please reflect back on the year. Send in your nomination for a well deserving recipient for one of our “Special Awards” to be given out at our 2011 Awards Banquet on February 17, 2011. All applications need to be sent to chrissyc@savannahboardofrealtors.com no later than January 13, 2011.

All applications are under the "Awards" tab.