The document summarizes the strength of Houston's real estate market and the services provided by the Houston Association of REALTORS. It notes that Houston has the largest local REALTOR association in the US. New home sales and permits are coming off lows but still strong. The association provides over 80 technology tools for members and popular mobile apps. In 2009, the association's website received over 500,000 leads and clicks that generated over $13 million for brokers and agents.

1. Margie Dorrance Houston Association of REALTORS ® 2010 Chair of the Board HIREBA

2. Houston Has the Largest Local REALTOR® Association in the U.S.

3. Houston’s Real Estate Market Continues to be the Envy of the Nation

4. April Numbers Showed Great Strength

6. Aren’t you glad to be in Houston?

7. New Homes Sales Through MLS Peaked in 2006 But Still Strong

8. Permits Peaked in Summer 2006 But Are Coming Off Their Lows Source: Real Estate Center at Texas A&M

9. Innovative Services MLS Public Websites 1

15. HAR provides its members more than 80 technology tools

17. Innovative Services Client Experience Rating 2

18. NAR 2009 Houston Consumer Survey 68% 75 %

19. 54%

20. 57%

24. Innovative Services Mobile Apps 3

25. Local Based Intelligence: Nearby Homes for Sale, Open Houses, Restaurants MLS Access for Members REALTOR.com iPhone App Downloaded 1,000,000 Times

27. 2009 – Broker Listings Viewed 140,238,444 Times

28. 2009 – 518,173 Email Leads to Brokers/Agents

29. 2009 – Broker Phone# was Clicked 442,515 times

30. 2009 – Click-Thrus from HAR.com to Broker/Agent Websites 2,597,318 Times

31. 2009 – Click-Thrus from HAR.com to Broker/Agent Websites 2,597,318 Times $5.01 x 2,597,318 = $13 Million $5.01

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