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Weekly E-Update                   April 21, 2009


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Announcements/Events

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Congratulations 2010 Elected TAR Leadership
Congratulations to Betty Anderson, Eric Gibbs, Pat Leach, Peter Lehman, Billy Mordka and Jonna Sotelo Douglas on their election as Director to the TAR Board of Directors. Elected by acclamation to the 2010 Board are: Jill B. Knox as President-elect, Tim Bott as Vice President and Judy Lowe as Treasurer. These Officers and Directors will join Bob Herd as 2010 President and returning Directors Miriam Bell, Cathy Erchull, Glenda Grow, Jack Moran, Michael Mulvena, Paul Olson and Steve Redmond. Thank you for taking time to cast your vote in the 2009 elections.

Find us on Facebook!
Join the Tucson Association of REALTORS® Group on Facebook. Click here!

Umpires Needed
This Saturday, April 25, for our AT BAT FOR HABITAT Softball Tournament.  Umpiring experience is not required, but you do need to understand the game. This will be a fun day with music, food and lots of kid activities as well. If you are interested, contact Tom Heath at 271-7495 or Tom@RioNuevoFinancial.com.

Seeking Qualified Members to Fill AAR Director Vacancy
The Association is seeking qualified members who may be interested in filling an AAR Director vacancy. The term is the remainder of 2009 through 2010. Candidates shall be REALTOR® Members who have served at least a one-year term as an Officer or Director of the Association or shall have served or are serving as Chairperson of a Committee or Task Force of the Association, the AAR, or the state or local chapters of an Institute, Society and/or Council of the NAR. The Nominating Committee will make a recommendation to the Association President. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in serving TAR as an AAR Director or would like additional information regarding the vacancy, please submit your interest/questions to Cheri at cheri@tucsonrealtors.org.

Rick Hodges Live on "The Business of Business" with John Strobeck
On Tuesday April 28 from 11:05 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.,  KJLL - AM1330.  The discussion will include current items in the local news concerning business as well as what is good and what could be done to make selling of resale homes easier in this community.  If you would like to ask questions, call 529- 3508.

At Bat for Habitat Softball Tournament, April 25
Join us this Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a fun filled event at Golf Links Sports Complex.   Come and support your fellow Association members as they go to bat for Habitat for Humanity Tucson. "Lethal Kalish" of Discount Disc Jockeys will keep it lively, a check will be presented to Habitat for Humanity Tucson for funds raised in 2008 at 12:45pm and Rodney Glassman is scheduled to sing the National Anthem at 1:00pm.  

URGENT NOTICE FOR ZIPFORM USERS ** ZIPFORM PLATFORM UPDATE
Beginning April 22, 2009, members will be asked to renew their ZipForm subscription and at the same time will be able to access a new and improved ZipForm software platform. The new and improved ZipForm includes many additions and enhancements including the ability to start working in forms without saving a transaction file and will work on any computer including Mac without the need for additional software downloads. Click here for more information.

Participate in the Heart Walk, May 2
Heart disease and stroke are the #1 and #3 killers across the nation. Walk with us on Saturday, May 2 at Ried Park at 8am and help us raise money and awareness about this critical cause. If you would like to walk with the Tucson Association of REALTORS® team, please contact Laura Kruszewski at 382-8775.

A Nite at the Races, A Kentucky Derby Fundraiser
Pantano Rotary Club's Nite at the Races, Kentucky Derby will be held at the Association on Saturday, May 2 at 5:30pm with proceeds benefiting The Hearth and the Pantano Rotary Club Foundation. Click here for sponsorship and event information!

RESPA Round Table
LEARN IT - KNOW IT - LIVE IT - OR LOSE IT! Join us on May 6 from 9:30a.m. to 12:00p.m. at the Association for a  RESPA Round Table moderated and taught by Len Elder.  RSVP online by May 1 to ensure a seat at this FREE seminar! Click here to register online.

Tucson Night Out in D.C.
If you are attending the NAR Legislative Meetings in May, please join us for our traditional dutch-treat dinner on Wednesday, May 13th from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Chop House & Brewery. To RSVP, contact Cheri at cheri@tucsonrealtors.org.

Member Mixer, Tucson Toros Game, Saturday May 31
Bring your friends, family and clients to see the Tucson Toros baseball back in action! The gates open at 6pm and the game starts at 7pm. Tables are available for $100 for your company to display information. Also included with your table are 10 tickets (limited number of tables available) and 2 Suite tickets to the 1st 10 Exhibitors. Tickets will be available soon and are FREE! Stay tuned for details!

American Red Cross Blood Drive
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive on June 2. Contact Cheri at cheri@tucsonrealtors.org to add your name, phone number and time preference to the donor list. Thank you in advance for your participation!

Townhall/Membership Meeting
Save the date! Townhall/Membership Meeting - June 8, 2009 , 3:00 – 5:00 p.m., TAR Conference Center.

Marketing Sessions and Home Tours Join us!
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!

Southeast Arizona 2009 MLS Tour Schedule
Click here for more information.

Risk Tip of the Week: Vacant Land Language Loophole
There are naturally many differences in our two primary Arizona Association of REALTORS® Purchase Contracts – one is for Residential Resale Real Estate, and the other is for Vacant Land/Lot. Representing a seller of vacant land has many unique challenges and is considered by many to be a specialty area of practice. And though a majority of land purchases may be cash transactions, some deals do involve financing. And related to financing, one small example of the difference in language that perhaps some are not familiar with is found in Section 2c of the Vacant Land/Lot Purchase Contract. 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.

Conference Center Event
(Events are not affiliated with the Tucson Association of REALTORS®)
April 24:  Understanding Consumer Credit Rights
Women's Council of Realtors announces April education class featuring Patrick Ritchie, certified instructor with the Arizona Department of Real Estate, a Senior GRI Instructor for the Arizona Association of REALTORS® and owns the Ritchie School of Real Estate Finance. Patrick Ritchie will be teaching a class titled: Understanding Consumer Credit Rights. To RSVP, please contact Joanne Tezak at 1-800-308-1424 Ext. 3430 or joannetezak@earthlink.net or reservations@fnf.com. Click here for more information.

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MLS Updates

CRS Mapping Enhancement
Click here for information on CRS’s integration of listing data with Virtual Earth mapping!

Ekey Upgrade Event!
GE Security will be on site for those members who choose to upgrade from ActiveKey to eKey. In addition, those who choose eKey Professional will get 2 months FREE!
BlackBerry users may also take advantage of this offer, and the reps. Will have eKey fobs for the BlackBerry on hand.
This event takes place on April 29th. See the flyer to make your appointment.

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Educational Opportunities

Visit TAR's Education/Training webpage, your one-stop shop for education and computer training! Click here to view our 2009 Educational Course Catalog

Confused about how to register for classes online?  Watch this instructional video.

Members: Please remember that you MUST register for classes online in order to receive credits for that class.

April 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch and Learn: Creating a Professional Email System

Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

April 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fair Housing 101
3 CE in Fair Housing

Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Dee Corona.

April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
ZipForm Intermediate

Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Importing and Exporting

Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

April 28 & 30 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. CANCELLED
Microsoft word 2007: Level 2 (Laptops Only
For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

April 29 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m .
Mail Merge from A-Z

Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

May 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rapattoni Level 1: Starting Your Business
3 General Credits

Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

May 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Using Graphics and Graphic Objects in Microsoft Office

Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

May 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Windows for Novices

Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

Click here to view our 2009 Educational Course Catalog

ISC Corner
The Hearth News

Click here for information on the Hearth.

Women's Council of REALTORS® (WCR) News

April 24:  Understanding Consumer Credit Rights
Women's Council of REALTORS® announces April education class featuring Patrick Ritchie, certified instructor with the Arizona Department of Real Estate, a Senior GRI Instructor for the Arizona Association of REALTORS® and owns the Ritchie School of Real Estate Finance. Patrick Ritchie will be teaching a class titled: Understanding Consumer Credit Rights. To RSVP, please contact Joanne Tezak at 1-800-308-1424 Ext. 3430 or joannetezak@earthlink.net or reservations@fnf.com. Click here for more information.
When: April 24, 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Tucson Association of REALTORS®
Credits: 3 Hours of Legal Issues Credit
Cost: WCR members are FREE, Non-Members:$25

May 7:  Business Resource Meeting
Join us at the Manning House from 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m. The meeting is open to everyone to visit and is a great source for networking. RSVP by Friday, May 1. Please Contact Shannon Smith at scsmith@fnf.com or visit the website at www.tucsonwcr.org For a list of 2009 Business Resource Meetings, click here .

 
 
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.