Highlights of the 2011 Norton Agency Annual Forecast

The 2011 Norton Annual Forecast marked the 24th year of this successful presentation. We had a full house at The Georgia Mountain Center where Frank Norton Jr. shared the 2011 trends.

They are:

1.Headed to Evolution not Recovery
2.Mythical Multiple Bottoms
3.The First Law of Cash
4.A Paradox of Ownership
5.The Million Dollar Dilemma
6.Medical Overtakes Poultry as #1 Industry
7.Out of the Ashes Rises the Phoenix
8.Phantom Real Estate
9.Our Holographic Government Collapses
10.To The Survivors Belong the Spoils
If you would like to read the details about these 10 trends along with an in depth summary of The Norton Georgia region let us know. We can email you a copy of the 2011 Norton Native Intelligence. Just go to our website wwww.randywellsteam.com and send us an email.

Barb and I are very proud to be associated with The Norton Agency. The information provided by Frank Norton Jr. strengthens our knowledge which in turn allows us to better serve our clients.

Check out The Wells Team of The Norton Agency at www.randywellsteam.com

Does a Georgia Real Estate Agent Have to Follow the Code of Ethics?

The Georgia Association of Realtors (GAR) has made some changes to our 2011 real estate contracts. One change I think is very interesting is the acknowledgement of being a local real estate board member.

I want to point this out to my friends, clients, and sphere who are not real estate agents.

On the bottom of our Purchase and Sale Agreement there is a blank to fill in your board membership. If you are not a member of a local Georgia board of realtors you leave the space blank.

What does that mean to you?

If an agent is not a member of a local Georgia Board of Realtors then they are also not a member of the National Association of Realtors.

Can they still practice real estate in Georgia if they are not board members? Yes they can. The state of Georgia does not require an agent to belong to a Georgia member board of realtors in order to practice their profession. They have to have a state of Georgia real estate license.

What does this mean to you?

If an agent does not belong to a board of realtors then they are not obligated to follow the Naitonal Association/Georgia Assocaiton of Realtors Code of Ethics.

The code of ethics gives us guidelines on how we represent our clients, how we interact with fellow realtors, and how we should conduct our business. My partner Barb and I make every effort to abide by these rules.

Unfortunately we have had issues with other agents who are not obligated to follow our code of ethics. Without getting into detail there was a noticeable difference in the lack of professionalism.

The next time you select an agent to help you buy or sell a home ask them if they are a member of a board of realtors.

Here is the link to the Georgia Association Board of Realtors Code of Ethics

http://www.garealtor.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=RoNuhd4TAtY%3d&tabid=192

New Listing in a Great Atlanta School District!

Take a look at this newly renovated home by clicking on the virtual tour link


http://homesite.obeo.com/637714

The Norton Agency Annual Forecast is January 20th !

Please look at the invitation below. This is a great opportunity to see Frank Norton Jr. speak. Frank will give his insight on residential and commercial real estate, population growth, business growth, water issues, transportation issues, and other factors that will affect the North Georgia area.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Barb 404-642-1968 or Randy 770-313-5792.

To see our listings check out our website at www.randywellsteam.com

See you Thursday!