REMEMBERING JAMES A. “JIMMIE” BASINGER, JR. March 31, 1923 – March 9, 2021 James A. “Jimmie” Basinger, Jr., 1988 NC REALTORS® Past President, passed away on March 9, 2021, at the age of 97. In 1961, Jimmie joined his father’s firm, Basinger Realty, and quickly became a top producer in Charlotte. He lead the local MLS in sales for several years in the early 1960s. Jimmie served as president of Canopy REALTOR® Association (formerly named Charlotte Regional REALTOR® Association) in 1969. In 1974, he was recognized for his service at the local level by being named Charlotte’s REALTOR® of the Year and received the NC REALTORS® Regional Service Award for his contributions to the real estate industry in the Charlotte region. In 1991, Jimmie received the REALTOR® of the Year award at NC REALTORS®. In addition to local and state-level contributions, Jimmie served as a director for the National Association of REALTORS®.
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His love of the real estate profession and unwavering desire to serve others in a kind and gracious manner endeared him to everyone who had the opportunity to know and work with him. Jimmie was renowned for his wonderful and never-ending stories and jokes.
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TOP TECH ISSUES EVERY REAL ESTATE PRO FACES A year plus into the pandemic, real estate agents rely more on tech tools than ever before. Don’t let these everyday tech issues slow you down, especially in this market. Let us take that pressure off your shoulders with some tips from your free member benefit Tech Helpline. Resetting Your Facebook Password More agents today rely on social media for real estate marketing, especially Facebook. Most real estate pros remain logged into Facebook on both their computer and phone for easy work access. However, there are times where an agent either accidentally logs out or changes a device. Agents often have trouble remembering their Facebook password to sign back in. Tech Helpline can help you quickly get back into your Facebook account by walking you through your options, including how to reset your password. Wi-Fi Network Issues Real estate professionals depend on Wi-Fi being readily available for their work. Losing an internet connection can be a huge detriment to your work routine. If you can’t fix the issue on your own, find that troubleshooting is too time-consuming, or are experiencing slow internet speed or disappearing Wi-Fi networks, reach out for assistance. Tech Helpline analysts are Wi-Fi troubleshooting experts.
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