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1 1 of 5 7/17/2014 1:42 PM January News Iowa Association of REALTORS 1 In This Issue New Medical Insurance option Achievement Awards GRI Class and Graduates Spring CRS Courses Ashley Okland Star Playground REALTOR Ring Day New Portal for Rentals New website Domain.Realtor 30 Under 30 Application Hunting Laws & Landowners IAR Wins President's Cup AgentMatch Pilot Ends New Group Medical Insurance Plan IAR is proud to announce that its eligible members will have a new Group Medical Insurance plan available now. In cooperation with Associations Marketing Group IAR members will be able to start enrolling to this program immediately. The program meets all the Affordable Care Act requirements including guarantee issue and no waiting periods for pre-existing conditions. Read more Quick Links IowaRealtors.com Education Homepage See Iowa Homes Iowa Finance Authority Iowa Real Estate Commission Legislative Bus-In Day - February 11 Do Your Part. Get Involved. Make a Difference. *Discuss the important issues with legislators *Hear invited guest speakers Governor Brandstad and legislative leaders *Join Hundreds of REALTORS at Iowa's capitol *Get on the Bus. RSVP today for this FREE Event. Lunch and evening reception included.

2 2 of 5 7/17/2014 1:42 PM Individual Achievement Awards Were you a Top Producer in 2013? If so, make sure to apply for an Individual Achievement Award! The IAR Individual Achievement Awards recognize excellence in real estate activities. Eligible members who obtained $1 million through $10 million in sales, leases, and/or listings closing in the 2013 calendar year may apply. Click here to learn more about this award. Application deadline is March 31, Congratulations to GRI Graduates 16 REALTORS finished their education for the Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI) designation in They took 90 hours of high-level courses to complete this designation. Congratulations to our 2013 GRIs. Learn more about the GRI Designation and plan to attend the first course for 2014, Listing Strategies for the Residential Specialist, in early March. CRS Courses throughout Iowa Mark your calendar for CRS classes all around the state this spring: - CRS 201: Listing Strategies - Jackie Leavenworth - Clive - Silver Bullet Solutions - Mike Selvaggio - Cedar Falls - CRS 206: Technologies to Advance Your Business - Pat Zaby - Sioux City Ashley Okland Star Playground Fund

3 3 of 5 7/17/2014 1:42 PM Ashley Okland was a fellow REALTOR who was killed while performing her duties at work. Her story is a permanent reminder of the importance of REALTOR safety. To honor her memory, the Iowa Association of REALTORS has teamed up with the Variety Club of Iowa to launch a community project. To learn more and to get involved, CLICK HERE. Successful REALTOR Ring Day 300 REALTORS Rang the Bell In response to the nationwide call for support, REALTORS from around Iowa braved the bitter cold to "Ring the Bell" on Friday, December 6. It is estimated that nearly 300 REALTORS participated this year! Thanks to everyone that rang the bell! See the photos of REALTOR Ring Day on Facebook. IowaHousingSearch.org Theresa Ruby & Dee Husa ringing the bell in Council Bluffs. IowaHousingSearch.org is a free resource to help you find a rental home that fits your needs and budget. Property providers can list apartments or homes for rent any time, which means our list is always current. This portal will be launched to the public in January!.REALTOR Domain New domains are appearing on the horizon. Only.REALTOR means the trusted source in real estate. Watch the video below.

4 4 of 5 7/17/2014 1:42 PM Resources homepage Printable Fact Sheet Sign Up Now 30 Under 30 Are you under 30 and a successful Realtor involved in your community and industry? Each June, REALTOR Magazine features 30 rising young stars in the real estate industry, and every year hundreds of real estate practitioners apply to be one of the 30 honorees. The Applications are due January 15, Learn more. Want to get more involved with Iowa's Young Professionals Network? Like our Facebook page or contact YPN Chair Krista Clark. Iowa Hunting Laws Check out this recent article from the Des Moines Register. "The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld Iowa's hunting laws ruling that just because someone owns land in Iowa it doesn't mean they have a right to hunt on it." IAR Wins Prestigious National Honor The Iowa Association of REALTORS was recently presented with the President's Cup for 2013 at NAR

5 AR News: New Health Insurance for Realtors, Bus-In Day of 5 7/17/2014 1:42 PM Annual Conference. This is a tremendous national honor! Only 10 other states achieved this award. Thank you to all of the members who contributed to RPAC and responded to Calls for Action in 2013 to help IAR reach this remarkable goal! In order to win the President's Cup, a state must reach several Advocacy and RPAC Goal established by the REALTORS Political Involvement Committee (RPIC). Read More. Realtor.com Concludes AgentMatch Pilot "AgentMatch, which we tested in two markets, aimed to do that. During this testing phase we learned that we must resolve several important issues before moving any further ahead." Read the letter from Realtor.com President Errol Samuelson. Connect with Us! Iowa Association of REALTORS news@iowarealtors.com Iowa Association of REALTORS Forward this This was sent to techsupport@iowarealtors.com by news@iowarealtors.com Update Profile/ Address Rapid removal with SafeUnsubscribe Privacy Policy. Iowa Association of REALTORS 1370 NW 114th St. Ste. 100 Clive IA 50325