CCAR Names Denaige Pizzutello Member Engagement Director
We are excited to announce that Denaige Pizzutello will be joining the CCAR team as Member Engagement Director beginning July 1, 2019. In this role, she will partner with CCAR’s departments to develop programs, resources, and tools aimed at ensuring extraordinary levels of success for our REALTOR® and Affiliate members. Denaige is a known professional…
How to Make your Facebook Posts Successful
There is no doubt about it: in order to increase your sphere of influence, you must have an active social media presence. This week, I spoke with CCAR’s Social Media Specialist, Kendall Crawford, to ask what Facebook users can do to make their posts (and presence) on Facebook successful. Let’s start with the basics,…
What the Digital Age Means for Romance and Real Estate
This article was originally published February 2019 in North DFW Real Producers Magazine For many Americans, the romantic progression from stranger to spouse involves a computer. No longer does the hunt for love require awkward pickup lines, unknowing if the recipient is single or in a committed relationship. The initial interaction can now begin on a…
How to Attend the 2019 REALTOR® EXPO “Like a Boss”
Have you been wishing for a convenient opportunity to network and connect with industry-related professionals all in one place? Your wish has come true! On Friday, May 10 from 1-5 p.m. the CCAR Banquet Room will house up to 30 real estate exhibitors who want to join your contact list. We have created a comprehensive…
The Answers to your Top Pet Expo Questions
CCAR’s 2nd Annual Pet Expo is coming up on May 11, and this week we spoke with the event chair, Marissa Benat, to get answers to our top Pet Expo questions. Keep reading to hear the answers to the questions you’ve been meaning to ask: Q: I am so excited for the 2nd Annual Pet…
March Home Sales Provided a “Happily Ever After” for Both Buyers and Sellers in 2019
PLANO, Texas — The Collin County Association of Realtors (CCAR) reports that buyers and sellers hit their stride in March 2019, resulting in more projected closed sales, fewer days on the market, and an increase in percent of original listing price received. In March 2019, there were 4.9% more new listings than March 2018 and…
Investing Your Money Wisely First Requires an Investment of Your Time
Sarah Kerr, Future Financial Securities, LLC, CCAR Affiliate Committee Member Do you have a 401k? If so, did you know… You are being charged fees you may not know about in your retirement plan? Yes/No You may not understand the extent of the fees you are paying? Yes/No How much you will really be paying…
Serving at the Local Association Level Spurs Business Success
This article was originally published January 2019 in North DFW Real Producers Magazine To become a top producing agent is no small feat. Traits of the elite may vary from outgoing, well connected, passionate, knowledgeable, and so on. But have you ever considered service to your local association as a catalyst to high volume sales? To learn…
CCAR Announces TREPAC-Supported Candidates for May Municipal Elections
Each election cycle, the Collin County Association of REALTORS® (CCAR) conducts candidate interviews in order to better understand candidates’ ideas and visions for when they may be elected to public office. The Texas REALTORS® Political Action Committee (TREPAC) may then choose to support the candidate who champions private property rights and upholds our REALTOR® members’ values. In order…
PIDs, PUDs, and MUDs, Oh My!
Suggested for you:MUD, SUD, PUD, PID, TIRZ Video Resource. ______________________________________________________________ Melissa Condensa (NMLS 1149324), Guild Mortgage, CCAR REALTOR®/Lender Committee Member Everyone is likely familiar with PUDs (Planned Unit Developments), so let’s focus on the other two: PIDs and MUDs. What are PIDs and MUDs? They are both mechanisms developers use to raise funds for utilities…