Columbus Board of Realtors
The Voice of Real EstateTM in Central Ohio
 
 
What's New
Central Ohio Housing Report - Apr. 2012 » Central Ohio Housing Report - Apr. 2012
Homes added to the market in April were 7 % lower than April of 2011. The number of new listings Jan. through Apr. is now 4.2% lower than the same time last year. Read more»
 
Congratulations to CBR’s first Leadership Academy graduating class! » Congratulations to CBR’s first Leadership Academy graduating class!
The Leadership Academy aligns with CBR’s commitment to strengthening central Ohio’s real estate community by building highly skilled leaders within the industry. Read more»
 
"Coming Soon" An appropriate marketing tool.....or risky practice? » "Coming Soon" An appropriate marketing tool.....or risky practice?
Coming Soon signs listed in the yards of homes not yet on the market is becoming a popular trend. Unfortunately, the sign can be what really amounts to an unethical practice. Read more»
 
2012 Awards Lunch honors central Ohio's finest! » 2012 Awards Lunch honors central Ohio's finest!
This week, CBR honored its broker, salesperson, affiliate, citizen and instructor of the year as well as 25-, 40-, and 50-year members. Read more»
 
1Q-2012 Lender-Mediated Properties Report » 1Q-2012 Lender-Mediated Properties Report
At the end of the first quarter, distressed properties made up only 17.4 percent of the total homes for sale putting the distressed inventories in central Ohio back below 2007 levels. Read more»
 
Central Ohio Housing Report - Mar. 2012 » Central Ohio Housing Report - Mar. 2012
March home sales jumped 36 percent to 1,653 compared to the previous month, closing the first quarter with home sales up 7.1 percent from first quarter 2011. Read more»
 
Commercial Retail Market Report 1Q2012 - Central Ohio » Commercial Retail Market Report 1Q2012 - Central Ohio
The first quarter retail market report for central Ohio experienced negative absorption but experts say 2012 will undoubtedly be a positive year. Read more»
 
Short sale legislation introduced » Short sale legislation introduced
Both the U.S. House and Senate are considering bills which hope to speed up the short sale process for buyers and sellers. Read more»
 
Introducing Data Co-op – a really cool MLS property dashboard! » Introducing Data Co-op – a really cool MLS property dashboard!
MLS Data Co-op puts access to credible, high quality local and national listing information at your fingertips – giving you entry to properties and information you’ve never had before, and marketing opportunities that were once beyond your reach. Read more»
 
Short sale forms revised » Short sale forms revised
Date and time for submitting documentation, MLS compliance and abandonment of property are just a few of the revisions made to three of the Board's five short sale forms. Read more»
 
 
Events
 
Fusion Training (Demo)
Wednesday, May 30 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
New Member Orientation
Tuesday, June 05 • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
RCD - 9a-12p - REALTOR® Care Day
Wednesday, June 06 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
RCD - 9a-4p - REALTOR® Care Day
Wednesday, June 06 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 
RCD - 1-4p - REALTOR® Care Day
Wednesday, June 06 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 
Super Sunday Affordable Housing Open House
Sunday, June 17 • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 
HUD Training
Tuesday, June 19 • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
 
Upcoming Events
  
Upcoming Classes
 
Fusion Training (Demo)
Wednesday, May 30 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
FOCUS: Real Estate Data Accuracy
Wednesday, May 30 • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 
Fusion 3
Thursday, May 31 • 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
 
Fusion 1
Monday, June 04 • 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
 
FOCUS: Map Search
Tuesday, June 05 • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 
Special Event! Jeff Elias Seminar - How to Attract More Buyers & Create More Sales
Thursday, June 07 • 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
 
Fusion 1
Thursday, June 07 • 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM
 
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