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Weekly E-Update July 8,
2008
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Announcements/Events
MLS Updates
Educational Opportunities
Affiliate Corner
ISC Corner
Community Opportunities
Contact Us
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here for a list of upcoming events.
Time is Running Out! Code of Ethics Training
We are now halfway through the year with only 6 months left
to complete your Code of Ethics training! 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.
Vote YES
to say no to NO Real Estate Transfer Tax on November
4th! Visit
www.protectourhomes.com for more information.
TAR Welcomes New Staff!
Please
join us in welcoming Teresa Olson as the new Public Affairs
Coordinator and our two newest Customer Service Specialists,
Lindsie Herbert and Jeremy Sautter.
Join Tom Farley,
AAR CEO on July 16!
Arizona
Association of REALTORS® CEO Tom Farley will address the
Protect Our Homes initiative and provide an AAR update on Wednesday, July 16 from
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the
Tucson
Association of REALTORS®. No need to RSVP, we'll
see you there!
Save the Date!
Healthcare Solutions Day at TAR, August 13
Seeking out healthcare options? Join us for panel
discussions, break-out sessions featuring different
insurance providers offering various options to suit your
needs and healthcare screenings including blood pressure
checks. Stay tuned for more information.
Vicki Cox Golder, NAR First Vice
President Discusses Local/National Market
Vicki Cox Golder,
First Vice
President for the National Association of REALTORS® was on
Arizona Illustrated Tuesday, July 1.
Click here to view the video. Vicki is a Tucson REALTOR®
(Vicki L. Cox & Assoc.).
Please Note: New Policy Regarding Computer Classes
Members attending the Rapattoni or Zipform classes for
credit MUST register online. Members who have not
registered may attend the class (if seats are available)
but will not receive credit.
Confused
about how to register for classes online?
Watch this instructional video. Contact
Andy at
382-8784 for more information.
Bed Donations
Needed for The Hearth Common Unity Program
The Common
Unity Program is in need of twin and double beds. This
is the program that the women have to graduate from in
order to move to the Hearth Foundations King St
property. Contact Laurie Mazerbo at 323-1708 ext
243 for more information.
Stuff the Bus for TUSD!
TAR will be hosting a school supplies drive for TUSD with
the help of Beaudry RV and Office Max. To preserve costs, we
will be “stuffing” an RV, provided by Beaudry RV. Mark your
calendars to drop of your donation on any of the following
dates: July 18, 19, 25 and 26 and August 1 and 2 from Noon
to 3:00 p.m. at Office Max, 5550 E. Broadway or on Friday,
August 1 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Supplies needed are
anything from pens and pencils to paper and backpacks. If
you’d like to volunteer, please contact Laura at 382-8775.
Pima Community College Currently
Seeking
Instructors
Do you have a desire to impart
knowledge onto others? Pima Community College is currently
seeking instructors!
Click here to
find out more.
SAHBA/TAR Build Broker Code Seminar, July 17
Come join us for this joint venture with SAHBA. Come learn
the dynamics of the Builder Broker Code
on
Thursday, July 17 at TAR from 10am-12pm.
Click here
to sign up. Contact
Annalisa at 382-8789 for more information.
Marketing Session/Home Tour-Join us!
Join us
Friday, July 11 for a tour of Central Tucson.
Breakfast
and networking begins at 8am with the session kicking off at
8:30am.
Click here
for the tour schedule and for information on how to get your
listing on a tour!
Get
your company name in front of TAR members at the Marketing
Sessions/Home Tours!
Click here
TAR's 2008 Real Estate EXPO-Early
Bird Discount Date Approaching
Location, location, location! Get your
booth request in early to get the best spot at the 2008
EXPO. The Tucson Association of REALTORS® 2008 EXPO will be
held on Thursday, September 18 from 10am-4pm at the TCC.
Thank you to our sponsors, Greg Smith & Associates,
Countrywide Home Loans, Tucson Newspapers and Dakota
Builders.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available! Contact
Laura at
382-8775 for more information. Click the following link to
get signed up today:
2008 TAR EXPO EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR PACKET
Association
Member Benefits
A volunteer from the Member Services Committee would like to
visit your office to explain the many member benefits
offered by your Association. Volunteers are available
to make presentations at office meetings or to
Brokers/Managers. To find out more or to schedule a
visit to your office, contact Cheri at
cheri@tucsonrealtors.org
Risk Tip of the
Week: Owner-Agent Disclosure
You have decided
to sell your own real estate – whether it is your primary
residence, a vacation home, or investment property.
Regardless of whether you are going to be the listing agent,
co-agent, or just simply the seller with another agent
actually taking and submitting the listing. Or, you
are related to the seller of the property and you are going
to be the listing agent or co-agent. And, for whatever
reason, you don’t think about disclosing to the public that
you are a licensed real estate agent.
Click Here to Read the Full Article!
Check out the
Risk Tip LibraryThis
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.
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TAR MLS Dues Billing
Information
The 2008/2009 MLS fees
invoices have been mailed out. The $230 is due
to MLS on July 31st, 2008. Fees are non-refundable
and cannot be paid in installments. Dues can
always be paid online at
www.tucsonrealtors.org with a major credit
card. Select “Members” link, “Pay MLS Dues
Online,” and follow the login instructions. Fees
may also be paid in person or by mail, with a check or
major credit card. Important Dates:
Invoice Due Date: 7/31/08; $25 Late Fee Assessed:
8/6/08; Suspension of MLS participation for non-payment
of dues 8/16/08 and Termination of MLS participation for
non-payment of dues: 8/26/08. In the event a member is
terminated for non-payment of MLS fees, they are subject
to a $45 MLS application fee, as well as the MLS fees
due at the time of invoice. The member will be
required to take New Member Orientation again.
Click here for instructions for how to pay your MLS
Dues Online!
San Carlos, Mexico
Listings
We have added a link to the San Carlos, Mexico
MLS public site to the Rapattoni MLS. Under
‘Links, Links and Documents’, you will find the
link that will take you to the site. Please be
aware that you must be licensed in the state of
Sonora to practice real estate, and that these
listings are not subject to the rules and
regulations of the Tucson MLS. This is an
excellent referral opportunity to better serve
your clients interested in San Carlos. We are
also working with Rocky Point to get a link to
their listings as well. In the near future, we
will have the Active San Carlos listings
available to search within Rapattoni, and the
Tucson active listings will be available to San
Carlos.
MLS Photographs
Effective July 5th, 2008 the MLS will no longer
be able to provide photography service for new
listings. The Photographer has changed his
business model and will not be renewing our
contract for photography services. We are sorry
for the short notice and inconvenience this may
cause. Members may continue to upload their own
photos, and staff will continue to upload photos
delivered to us. Andy Gordon is providing
classes on how to upload photos to MLS using
your computer, please see his class schedule at
www.tucsonrealtors.org.
REALTOR® Only MLS-Update
You have
no doubt heard that as of 7/1 we are going to an all
REALTOR® MLS. The reason we are doing this is so that
all MLS participants will be subject to the same Code of
Ethics and professional standards process. Just to clarify,
a participant in the MLS must be a REALTOR®. This does
not mean he or she must be a member of the Tucson
Association of REALTORS®. Someone can be a member of
any other REALTOR® Association and still be a member of our
MLS without having to formally join our Association.
Appraiser members do not have to go to real estate school,
as they are already recognized by the National Association
of REALTORS®, they just need to join an Association.
Additionally, there will be one group of people
intentionally exempted from the all REALTOR® MLS and that is
Builders who list their properties in the MLS. Site
sales agents, for example, can input listings without being
REALTORS®. Builders who take advantage of the
exemption will only be able to list property. If they
want to use the full functionality of the MLS for other
activities they will need to join both the Association and
MLS. Current MLS only members who are not REALTORS® may join
the Association of their choice. For those that join the
Tucson Association, they will pay the prorated Association
dues based upon the date they join.
MLS Area Boundaries Revision
A subcommittee has been formed to address the MLS map
and boundaries. As the county continues to grow and more
subdivisions are added, it has become necessary to look
at the area boundaries and implement a system that not
only works today, but will be valid as we continue to
grow. If you have inputs on this issue, please forward
them to John Mijac-
john@mijac.info or Brian Case-
brian@tucsonrealtors.org We will update on the
progress of the subcommittee when appropriate.
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Don't forget, you can register
online for these classes (unless otherwise noted) any
time of day at
www.tucsonrealtors.org
or by
clicking here.
Visit TAR's
Education/Training webpage, your one-stop shop for
education and computer training!
Click here
to see a video on how to sign up for classes!
Please Note: New Policy Regarding Computer Classes
Members
attending the Rapattoni or Zipform classes for credit
MUST register online. Members who have not
registered may attend the class (if seats are available)
but will not receive credit.
Confused about how to register for classes online?
Watch this instructional video. Contact
Andy at
382-8784 for more information.
July 9-10 • 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Microsoft Word 2003
(Cost $70 TAR members/$75 non members)
Computer Training Center
This is the best class to get you started using
Microsoft Word! We’ll start at the beginning with some
basic text entry (don't’ worry-this is not a typing
class). From there, we’ll look at easy to edit the text
and format the appearance. Then we’ll go to tables and
then graphics and finally to laying out the text on the
page. This class is broken into two days to make it
easier to absorb. Along the way, you’ll receive plenty
of hands-on practice and patient attention. Reference
manual is included.
Click here
to register online. For more information, contact
Andy Gordon.
July 11 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m.
Rapattoni MLS Level 1: Starting Your Business
3 general CE credits
Computer Training Center
Get started with Rapattoni MLS! This is the first of
three classes designed to teach you how to best use the
MLS system. In this three-hour class, we will explore
topics that include Designing Standard Searches,
Creating Reports, and Entering Listings.
Click here
to register online. For more information, contact
Andy Gordon.
July 14 • 10:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m.
Using ZipForm
3 general CE credits/Conference Center
In this workshop, learn how to use both the Online and
Desktop versions of ZipForm. Topics include Getting Your
Account or Program Online, Creating New Transactions,
Templates, Editing Tools, and more! All students must
have a ZipForm Online account.
Click here
to register online. For more information, contact
Andy Gordon.
July 16 • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m.
Lunch and Learn: Creating Flyers Using Microsoft
Word 2003 or 2007
TAR Boardroom
Visit this class to pick up some tips for creating
better flyers and brochures using Microsoft Word. Learn
how to use features such as Word Art, Text Boxes, and
Graphics to make your farming flyers and info sheets
stand out! NOTE: We will be using Word 2007 for this
class; however, most features shown are available in
Word 2003 as well.
Click here
to register online. For more information, contact
Andy Gordon.
July 18 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m.
Rapattoni MLS Level 2: Building Your Business
Computer Training Center/3 general CE credits
In this class we will learn ways to build your business
with the help of MLS tools. Topics include Entering
Contacts, Auto-Prospecting, Reverse Prospecting, Group
and Task Management, and Client Portal.
Click here
to register online. For more information, contact
Andy Gordon.
July 22 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Disclosure Class (sponsored by WCR)
This class will give you the 3hrs. Disclosure towards
renewal. The class will be taught by Mike Mulvena
and will be held at the Tucson Association of REALTORS®.
cost of this class is $10. Register at
education@tucsonwcr.org payment will be collected at
the door.
Arizona Association of REALTORS® Sponsored
Classes/Events:
July 16-17
Transaction Management System Training (Brokers Only)
Please be aware that the Arizona Association of
REALTORS® sponsored Transaction Management system will
be holding training classes
July 16-17 at the
Tucson Association of REALTORS® . To participate, please
register for the application by visiting
www.aaronline.com
and clicking on “Broker Register Today”.
Please note
that space is limited, therefore, register today to get
yourself a guarantee into these classes. All
registrations must be completed on or before July 7th to
make this class.
August 21-22•
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Seller Representative Specialist
This two day program focuses on providing the REALTOR®
practitioner with the tools necessary to represent
seller clients in a variety of formats. This course is
held at the Arizona Association of REALTORS®, 255 E.
Osborn, in Phoenix. To sign up
click here. Contact
stacysantelli@aaronlien.com or 602-248-7787.
September 9•
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Industry Partners Conference
CE
Pending
Cost: $99 until 8/25, $109 after 8/26
through 9/5 and $119 at door
Closing Transactions in
today's market. Contract writing in today's market, when
to use the cure period notice, earnest money disputes
and more will be covered! This is held at the Chaparral
Suites Resort, Scottsdale. Visit
www.aaronline.org or register online at
www.regonline.com/63342_608290M.
Click here to view our 2008 Educational Course Catalog
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Marketing Session/Home Tour- Third
Quarter Sign Ups!
Get your
company name in front of TAR members at the Marketing
Sessions/Home Tours!
Click here for more information.
Women's Council of REALTORS®®
News
We are a network of successful REALTORS® empowering women to
exercise their
www.tucsonwcr.org.
You may also use our website to Join WCR!
July 27: Starr Pass Resort, State Women's Council of
REALTORS® Fun day and networking with members across the
state, Sponsored by Green Valley and the Tucson Chapter of
REALTORS®, All fundraising to be split by the two
chapters for their general fund. Room Rates $125 a
night; Golf event 7:00 am and afternoon tea and fashion show
at 3:00 pm, Call reservations line at, 888-527-8989 to book
hotel room. Ask for the Women's Council of
REALTORS® group rate. Guests have until July 10th to
book the hotel reservation
July 28-29: Starr Pass Resort, Women's Council of
REALTORS®, Arizona State Meeting/Conference, Room rates $125
a night. Conference fee $155 includes evening Barbeque
& Pool Party at Starr Pass Resorts new Lazy River relax and
view the starry night. Call
reservations line at, 888-527-8989 to book hotel room. Ask
for the Women's Counci
l REALTORS® group rate. Guests have
until July 10th to book the hotel reservation
September 24: 25th Annual Women's
Council of Realtors Dessert Auction at
Skyline Country from Club 5:00 pm - 9
pm. Tickets are $40.00 and include a
Grilled Sirloin/Herb Crusted Chicken
Dinner. Live Dessert Auction with
Auctioneer- Rob Harrison. Corporate
sponsorships available. Contact Toni
Parrish, Chairperson, at 520-275-7546 ortoni.parrish@azmoves.com.
The Hearth News
We also want to Thank the Street Rods
and Jim Chumbler. Again this year The
Hearth was the sole recipient of their
fundraiser and auction. This wonderful
group really supports The Hearth and our
work..
Thanks as well to Pantano Rotary Club,
TAR Staff and our student volunteers,
Audith Subramanian and Taylor Conrad,
for their help in making A Nite at the
Races Kentucky Derby Fundraiser a
success again this year. This was the
second annual Kentucky Derby Fundraiser
and we raised more this year than last.
We appreciate how the Real Estate
Community has supported The Hearth even
in our current market.
Don't forget to get your Proud
Sponsorships in. For just $125 per year
you can be a proud sponsor of The
Hearth. This will help us build our new
transitional housing even faster. Just
think you can help a homeless woman with
children have a place to call home while
getting training and an education to
move back into society. Contact your
favorite Hearth Board Member or Linda M.
Johnson at Realty Executives to get you
Proud Sponsorship in..
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer Fundraiser, TONIGHT July 8
Support your fellow REALTOR®,
Linda Stamper of Long Realty, who in April was diagnosed with Inflator
Breast Caner (IBC). The Sonoran Children's Foundation will host a
special fundraising event with food, music and drinks for Linda on
Tuesday, July 8 at 6pm at Montgomery's Grill and Saloon, 13190 E.
Colossal Cave Rd. The cost is $5.00 to get in.
Click here
for more
information!
Stuff the Bus for TUSD!
TAR
will be hosting a school supplies drive for TUSD with the
help of Beaudry RV and Office Max. To preserve costs, we
will be “stuffing” an RV, provided by Beaudry RV. Mark your
calendars to drop of your donation on any of the following
dates: July 18, 19, 25 and 26 and August 1 and 2 from Noon
to 3:00 p.m. at Office Max, 5550 E. Broadway or on Friday,
August 1 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Supplies needed are
anything from pens and pencils to paper and backpacks. If
you’d like to volunteer, please contact Laura at 382-8775.
RAPAC
Fundraising
Making an investment to the
REALTORS® of Arizona Political Action Committee (RAPAC)! It is the
best investment you can make for your business! Investments go directly
to help support pro-REALTOR® causes and candidates.
Invest in
RAPAC!
The Top 10
Reasons to Invest
Contact Us!
Click here for the complete staff contact list
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Tucson
Association of REALTORS® & Tucson Association of REALTORS® Multiple
Listing Service, Inc.
2445 N. Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85716
Association Phone: 520-327-4218, MLS Phone: 520-795-1293, Fax: 520-322-6613
For more information about the Association, please visit our website at
www.tucsonrealtors.org.
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