Do you know of someone that really stands out as an industry leader?  It is nearly time to award those individuals who stand out as industry leaders in our association.  We are currently seeking nominations for REALTOR of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Affiliate of the Year and anyone who may be eligible for a Distinguished Service Award.  Nomination forms and guidelines are available at the WCAOR office and online at: http://www.wcaor.org/installation.asp.  All nomination forms must be turned into the WCAOR office no later than 11/19/07 to be considered for an award.

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The final Broker Breakfast of the year is this Friday, November 9, 2007 from 8:30-10:00.  This free breakfast is for all Brokers/Managers. 
Networking Breakfast
Introduction
Commuter Rail Update: Matt Curtis, Capital Metro
MLS Update: Carol Dochen
Board Update
Broker Sharing on Market Topics

The Broker Breakfast is brought to by the WCAOR Education Committee and breakfast is provided by Land Mortgage.
Please register here: dacuna@landmtg.com.

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The holidays are upon us and the Williamson County Association of REALTORS® Scholarship Committee is holding the 2007 Christmas Tree Gala on December 6, 2007 at 5:30pm.  The event will take pace at 1412 Hidden Glen Drive in Round Rock at the Highland Homes model home.  There will be a live and silent auction for beautifully decorated Christmas Trees and other holiday decorations.  Highland Homes is providing FREE dinner and wine to all participants and Newland Communitees is bringing an array of desserts as well. 
Also, get some last minute shopping done while you preview and vote for "People's Choice" awards on December 5th from 10am to 4pm at the WCAOR office.  There will be vendors present from 10am to 4pm on the 5th selling home decor items, jewelry, home closing gifts for your clients and much more.  For more information see our website at http://www.wcaor.org/.


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Times - they are a changin' is this year's theme for the 2007 Installation & Awards Banquet will be held on Friday, December 14th 2007 at the Fern Bluff MUD (formerly Jean Cochran Center).  Come gamble at the casino, bid on silent/live auction items or just come and have a great time with fellow assocation members!  Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the Williamson County Association of REALTORS® office for $35.  Advertising and Sponsorship opportunites are now available.  Please contact 255-6211 for more information.

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Brokers,

Is your office eligable for the the ONE VOICE FOR TREPAC contest?  The Williamson County Association of REALTORS  - Governmental/TREPAC Workgroup -  is ready to wrap up the ONE VOICE FOR TREPAC on Thursday, January 31st.  Each firm with 70% of its REALTOR® members contributing $35.00 to TREPAC, will be entered into a drawing to win one of three prizes .  Your whole office will benefit from these prizes (see full-article for list of prizes) – in the same way that TREPAC benefits all REALTORS® and property owners in the state of Texas!

YOU can join the challenge – just submit the "fair share" $35.00 donation to TREPAC when you  pay your WCAOR annual billing statement.   This payment will then go toward your firm's percentage of participation.
For any office to quality, the broker of record must be at least a $99.00 TREPAC sponsor.  If he or she is at that level or above, your office qualifies for the contest!

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The Williamson County Association of REALTORS is having a photography contest just for the members of WCAOR.  Any member of the Williamson County Association of REALTORS may submit photos to be entered into the contest.  We are looking for something that says "What is Williamson County to You?"  You may have taken a senic photo of rural Williamson County or have some great shots of the latest Express game you would like to submit.  The options are nearly endless.  Just make sure they are of Williamson County!  This is a fun, inexpensive way to get involved with the association.  Not to mention you get to show off your photography skills and get some free advertising all at the same time.

Winners recieve:
Photograph displayed on http://www.wcaor.org/ with winner's name and company name. (free advertising and a chance to show off your photography skills)

See contest rules in the full article.

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Thinking about transferring assets to your kids to save on taxes? Depending on their ages, you might want to act fast. The Kiddie Tax rules are changing again next year, but for some families, there is an opportunity to cut their tax bills by taking long-term capital gains before December 31. Here are the details.

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For a robust bottom line, teach all staff members in your company how and why customers make purchases. The better your employees work with customers, the brighter your profit picture will be. Click "Full Article" for four key areas to include in a training program.
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A centuries-old marketing technique can give new life to your sales with little effort or cost. Take a shot at "viral marketing" and watch your business explode. Here are the major symptoms of a good viral campaign.
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