Housing data released by MIBOR today shows positive closed sales, pending sales, prices and new listing activity in November reversing trend from some slight dips and less aggressive growth in October. Closed sales increased 3.5 percent in November compared to November 2014, rose 0.7 percent in the quarterly comparison and 8.6 percent over the last 12 months. Pending sales increased 14.8 percent in the monthly comparison of November 2015 to the same period last year. In the quarter ending in November, pending sales rose 11.7 percent. New listings, a metric that has been through yo-yo effect all year, increased an impressive 11.7 percent in November.

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The 2015 RPAC fundraising year is coming to a close and we are pleased to announce that MIBOR members have met its goal for the first time since 2006. Thank you! The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) goal of $99,427.56 was exceeded for a grand total of $102,790.60. RPAC dollars are used to support REALTOR® friendly candidates and issues at ...more »

The following Case Study was produced by the Professional Standards Committee of the National Association of REALTORS®. Revised Case #9-11 May, 1988. Transferred to Article 2 November, 1994. Mrs. A, a retired college professor, came to the office of REALTOR® B, a cooperating broker, in search of a large house in which she could occupy a small ...more »

Housing data released by MIBOR today shows positive pending and new listing activity in October with a dip in closed sales activity, the first closed sales decrease of 2015. Closed sales decreased 1.2 percent in October compared to October 2014, rose 1.1 percent in the quarterly comparison and are up 8.4 percent over the last 12 months. Pending sales ...more »

The new public interface located on MIBOR.com is powered by a company called Solid Earth. A great deal of listing lead information is available to members on the site. In this article, we will avoid a lengthy explanation of all the features and focus on a few basic elements to get you started and make sure that you are aware of, and able to claim, leads on ...more »

Once a year, members recognize their peers by nominating them for the industry awards: REALTOR® of the Year, Affiliate of the Year, Distinguished Service and F.C. "Bud" Tucker Community Service. The 2015 wards will be announced at The Ball: A Benefit of the REALTOR® Foundation on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Award nominations are due Friday, ...more »

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MIBOR will host a panel discussion focused on current real estate appraisal issues. In order to create a better understanding for REALTORS® of the appraisal process, explain factors that contribute to low values, and discuss the steps REALTORS® can utilize to appeal an appraisal with discrepancies, panelists Jason Tillema, Mark Ratterman, James ...more »

It's INDY-RAMA! The downtown home tour runs from Oct. 15 - 18 and Oct. 22 - 25. REALTOR® Day is being held on Friday October 16 from Noon - 5 p.m. REALTORS® attending that day will get FREE admission with a business card. Get all of the details here:http://www.wthr.com/category/304761/indy-rama

Prospect A noted REALTOR® B’s classified advertisement describing a home with five acres “about 20 miles from the city” giving directions to the “modern 3-bedroom home, well maintained, and set in a charmingly landscaped site.” After visiting the property, Prospect A clipped out the ad and pasted it to a letter to the Board ...more »