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REMINDER: Code of Ethics Training -Your Time is Running Out!
REALTORS® are required to complete Code of Ethics training by December 31, 2008. Register on-line by clicking here , time is ticking! Click here for a list of class times and dates. For more information, please contact Dee Corona.

Employment Opportunity at TAR: Handyman/Facilities Monitor
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® is currently  accepting resumes for a part time Handyman/Facilities Monitor. The position includes flex hours (16-20 per week), some weekends. Send resumes to Dannetta at dannetta@tucsonrealtors.og.

Tucson Night Out In D.C.
If you are attending the NAR Midyear Legislative Meetings in D.C. we hope you can join us for our traditional dutch-treat Tucson Night Out.  We will meet at Buca di BEPPO (1825 Connecticut Avenue N.W.) on Thursday, May 15th at 7:00p.m.  Please RSVP to Cheri at cheri@tucsonrealtors.org.

AAR Transaction Management Presentations at TAR
On May 20 Kathy Lunak from the Arizona Association of REALTORS® will be in Tucson to give two presentations on AAR’s Transaction Management system. In addition, Tom Farley, AAR President , will present an ‘AAR Update’. Kathy will cover everything from “What is TM” to the point of “How to Begin”.
This is very timely and relevant information for brokers and agents alike and there will be plenty of time for questions.
The schedule is as follows:
1:00 pm- Kathy Lunak presents Transaction Management. 
2:30 pm- Tom Farley presents ‘AAR’ update.
3:30 pm-Kathy Lunak presents Transaction Management.
Presentations will be held in the TAR Conference Center.

Does NAR Have Your E-mail? 
Please be sure to update your current e-mail address with NAR. NAR will be suspending all those who do not have a valid e-mail address listed in their profile as July 1, 2008  under a new policy that will take effect. The policy states an email address will be a required NRDS core field in the member record.  Click here to login to your NAR profile.

2009 AAR Professional Standards Committee
TAR is accepting member recommendations for potential candidates to join the 2009 Arizona Association of REALTORS® Professional Standards Committee. Please make your recommendation to Cheri Meadows (382-8772) or Rick Hodges (382-8773).

New Beginnings Needs Your Help
Shortly after The Hearth became a reality several years ago, they joined in partnership with New Beginnings for women & children. New Beginnings has since experienced a significant shortfall in donations due to current economic conditions.  The New Beginning Fund is a campaign to bridge the gap between their increasing expenses and current income level.  Now, more than ever, they need to keep their programs running, and those in the REALTOR® community can help. Checks may be delivered to any Chase Bank made payable to New Beginnings Fund, or they can mailed to them at 2590 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, Az 85712. Click here to read more or click here to visit New Beginning's website.

AAR's Legal Hotline
AAR has a Legal Hotline available to Designated REALTORS® (who can also give access to one REALTOR® or REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® per office and/or branch).  The Legal Hotline is designed to answer legally related questions about the many diverse areas of today’s real estate industry. It is a free member benefit and a method of improving the professionalism of REALTORS® and the real estate industry. For more information, visit  www.aaronline.com/documents/hotline_access.pdf.

City of Tucson, Pima County Loan Program has Great Rates, Down Payment Assistance
and FHA Option!
Click here for more information on 5.99% for a 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage (5.89% for Veterans), and Optional 7% Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance.

Marketing Sessions/Home Tours This FRIDAY!
Join us this Friday, May 9 with breakfast and networking beginning at 8am with the session kicking off at 8:30am. The tour will be in North Tucson.  Click here for the tour schedule or contact Dee. 
Home of the Month 4/28/08: Justin Valdez, Century 21 Centra Realty, MLS# 20813332

Risk Tip Of the Week: Copycat, Beware Copyright!
You just listed a great home, and you are given a copy of the builder’s floor plan by the Seller. The seller also gives you a disc with several professionally done photographs of the home - another gift to the seller from the builder. You proudly upload all to MLS, and await the Buyers’ agents to show and sell your listing! Click Here to Read the Full Article! This risk reduction tip provided by TAR is a general statement intended to raise important issues relevant to risk reduction. This tip is not intended to be legal advice. It should not be a substitute for advice of professional counsel or the assistance provided by an agent's Designated Broker. Check out the Risk Tip Library!

TREND-Report AZ: In-depth coverage and analysis of real estate deals and developments
Announcing TREND report, a monthly industry publication focusing on significant deals and developments. TREND report is a news concept that provides in-depth coverage of residential and commercial real estate in Southern Arizona.  TREND report is published by real estate market researchers with extensive Southern Arizona market experience and includes guest features authored by industry experts.  For more information and to subscribe, visit www.trendreportaz.com or call us at 520.603.2175.

Conference Center Events
REALTOR® Marketing Made Easy 1-2-3
May 19, from 9:30am-11:30am Contact Brian Ford at brian@superlative.com or 602-740-8485 for more information (not an TAR endorsed event).