Bright:  REALTOR® of the Year

Indianapolis' Bruce Bright was named the 2008 State REALTOR® of the Year (ROTY) at the Indiana Association of REALTORS® annual Fall Conference.  Bright was selected from a group of nearly 30 nominees, all their local REALTOR® Board/Association ROTY.  Bright was the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of REALTORS® winner.  Read more.

Why Use a REALTOR®?

Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial decisions you will likely make in your lifetime.  Transactions today usually exceed $100,000.  If you had a legal question involving $100,000, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney?  If you had a tax problem with a potential $100,000 impact, would you deal with it without the help of an accountant or other tax professional?

Not all real estate agents are REALTORS®.  REALTORS® are members of the National Association of REALTORS® and pledge to follow its strict Code of Ethics.  The principles of the Code can be loosely defined as loyalty to clients; fiduciary duty to clients; cooperation with competitors; truthfulness in statements and advertising; and non-interference in exclusive relationships that other REALTORS® have with their clients.

Still not convinced of the value of a REALTOR®?  Here are more reasons, depending on whether you are a potential buyer or seller.

Convinced and need a REALTOR®?  Click here to find one near you.

Why Buy Now?

• Conditions are ideal for buyers.  Prices have moderated, interest rates are low and the number of homes for sale is greater than it has been in 15 years.
• Current market conditions won't last long.  Research shows that prices are beginning to stabilize; a modest increase in property values is expected in 2009.
• The media has turned many consumers sour to the idea of buying a home. The truth of the matter is that now is the ideal time to buy — prices in most markets won't go any lower and inventory is abundant.

Mark Your Calendar

• Oct. 6: Last Day to Register to Vote in General Election
• Oct. 13-16: Graduate Realtors® Institute; Kokomo
• Nov. 4: General Election
• Nov. 7-10: Realtors® Conference & Expo; Orlando, FL
• Nov. 27 & 28: IAR Offices Closed

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