November 2007 Newsletter 11/01/2007
IN THIS ISSUE
COPPER PLUMBING THEFT REPLACEMENT WINDOWS (JOKE)
There have been a couple cases of copper plumbing theft in the WRIST area.  Vacant properties have been burglarized and stripped of their copper plumbing while creating a huge mess of the drywall, paneling and tub enclosures.   The individuals broke in through the backdoor and did not touch the lockbox.  Even vacant properties that do not have copper plumbing could be targeted for their copper tubing from air conditioners and copper wiring.  We are asking you keep a close eye on vacant homes in your neighborhood and contact the local police or sheriff department with any strange sightings. 
Last year I replaced all the windows in my house with those expensive double pane energy-efficient kind. Then, this week I got a call from the contractor who installed them. He was complaining that the work had been completed a whole year ago and I still hadn't paid for them.

I told him just what his fast talking Sales guy had told me last year.... "IN ONE YEAR these windows would pay for themselves!" Helllooooo? It's been a year!

There was only silence at the other end of the line, so I finally hung up. He didn't call back. Bet he felt dumb!
CHECK YOUR LISTING HITS
Check how many people are viewing your listings!  In MLXchange Version 2.0 you can see how many people are viewing and emailing your listings.  Click Here for Details
Training Classes
WRIST offers training classes for MLXchange, MLS Passport and Designer Tool.  Check out the class schedule for November and December below.

November 2007 Class Schedule

December 2007 Class Schedule

WRIST 2006 VS. 2007 HOME SALES STATISTICS
Click Here to check out the latest home sales statistics from WRIST.

YOU CAN NOW POST 12 PHOTOS PER LISTING
Based on feedback from our membership during a survey earlier this year, WRIST has worked with our vendor to now allow up to 12 photos per listing. This is especially helpful when marketing those listings with multiple buildings or multiple amenities.

 
This increase in allowable photos will also be a benefit to those agents who currently utilize all 8 photos (the old maximum number of photos allowed).
 
The current percentage breakdown in number of photos per listing with all property types is as follows:
   
No photo posted  9% of total listings (1/2 are land listings)
1 photo posted    28% of total listings
8 photos posted   33% of total listings
 
WRIST has also added a new 12 photo report.  
 
We hope this increase in photos will be a benefit to our members and further help to bring buyers and sellers together.
CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS  (TIME TO FALL BACK!)
The move from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time doesn't happen this year until the first Sunday in November, instead of the usual last Sunday in October.  Remember to set your clocks back on Sunday, November 4th!
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