MAY I JUNE 2013


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8 Top-Tier Communication Tactics Tips for successful communication with sellers


18 Mixing Business with Social Keeping your business safe in social media


25 GAR’s Housing Indicators Benefit


Both You and Your Clients Use our statistics to educate your clients on the housing market


26 What’s New with


Smartphones and Tablets? A reference guide to the latest technology


28 Top Notch GAR Hall of Fame welcomes new members


8 EDITORIAL


12 Legal Ease: Multiple Offers Return


22 GAR Inaugural Meeting & Legislative Conference Re-Cap


24 2013 Legislative Review 32 GREC Report


DEPARTMENTS President’s Perspective 5 REALTOR


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Professional Development 20 REAL People 21 Coming Up 34 Across Georgia 35


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