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Weekly E-Update                   May 5, 2009


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Announcements/Events

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Green Task Force Brown Bag Luncheon
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® Green Task Force is proud to host a Brown Bag Luncheon Featuring Guest Speakers Brad Lancaster, Speaker and Author of Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond and Katie Bolger, Aide to Councilman Glassman. The Brown Bag Luncheon is a free event with 100 spaces available. Please remember to bring your lunch, drinks and desserts will be provided.
Topic:  Graywater and Rainwater Harvesting
Date:  May 7, 2009
Time:  12:00 – 1:30 pm
Location:  Tucson Association of REALTORS®, 2445 N. Tucson Blvd
RSVP:  teresa@tucsonrealtors.org
Brad Lancaster, will explain a clear and simple process to assess and design your own water harvesting landscapes. Brad provides an accessible resource that explains what water harvesting is, how to do it appropriately, and how to modify it to the unique conditions of everyone’s own site.

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.

Tucson Association of REALTORS® Board Meeting
TAR Board of Directors meeting: May 7, 2009, 8:30 a.m., Association board room.  Click here for the agenda. 

Housing Recovery…Preventing Foreclosure
How the REALTOR® Can Help!
Senior Staff of Fannie Mae will be visiting the Association Tuesday, May 19th at 9am for a fantastic seminar on how to help your clients understand the current market conditions! Discussion on loan modifications, loan refinancing and preventing client foreclosures. Also included: Short Sale Panel of Experts discussion, including CPA, attorney, etc. Answers to ALL your questions! Click here to register,  seating is limited! More information to follow.

Tucson Ambassadors Enrollment Program, May 21
Attend this program sponsored by the Certified Tourism Ambassador Network at the Association on Thursday, May 21 from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The Tucson Association of REALTORS® was established in 1921 as the Real Estate Board of Tucson. We support the healthy growth of Southern Arizona's real estate market and are dedicated to improving our community.  Application fee is $25 and registration deadline is May 6.  Click here to register.  If you would like more information, contact Laurie J. White at 770-2131 or lwhite@visittucson.org.

Meet Me Downtown 5K Walk/Run – Discount Pricing for TAR Members!
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® is the title sponsor for the Meet Me Downtown 5K Run/Walk on May 30th. The event features food from Downtown area restaurants, live music, with the race beginning at 6:30. Stick around for an 8 o’clock movie at the Fox Theatre. As a member of the Association, you receive $5 dollars off on registration (until May 20th). You also receive one free entry to the movie at the Fox Theatre. Click here to register! Contact Randy Accetta at 991-0733 for more information.

Affiliate Sponsorship Program – NOVA Home Loans is the New Title Sponsor
Thank you to NOVA Home Loans, who is the new Title Sponsor for The Tucson Association of REALTORS® Affiliate Sponsorship Program! TAR launched the Program in 2008 and designed it to increase your company’s exposure to the Association’s 5,800 members. Click here to view the Sponsorship levels and benefits you will receive as an Affiliate Sponsor. For more information, please contact Laura Kruszewski at 382-8775.

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

Affinity Partners: Aflac & M&I Bank
Click here for more information on their products.

Member Mixer, Tucson Toros Game, Sunday 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. Bylaws amendments will be considered and voted on by membership, click here to view the recommended changes.

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.

Click here for Industry Events of Interest and Community Opportunities.

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MLS Updates

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

Craig's List Scam!!
We are receiving reports that fake postings for rental and for sale properties are being put on Craig's List. These postings are using photos and information from active and inactive listings combined with public records information to appear legitimate. The true purpose is to collect sensitive information and/or deposits from people thinking these are valid postings. If you see such a posting contact Craig's List support right away!

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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.

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.

May 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
New Member Orientation
3 General Credits
Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Dee Corona.

May 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Courthouse Retrieval System
3 General Credits
Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

May 13 & 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
GRI 201 - Financing
11-general/3-real estate legal issues
Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Dee Corona.

May 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch and Learn: Adobe Reader Tips and Tricks
Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

May 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Using the NEW ZipForm
3 Contract Law Credits
Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

May 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Intermediate Windows
Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

May 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Microsoft Power Point 2003

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

May 20 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 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rapattoni Level 2: Building Your Business
3 General Credits

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

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.

June 4:  June Governing Board Meeting

June 5: WCR 7th Annual Golf Tournament
The Tucson Chapter of the Women's Council of REALTORS invite you to the 7th Annual Golf Tournament at The Golf Club at Vistoso, Friday June 5, 2009. Entry is $400.00 per foursome and includes a Western Style Buffet Lunch. Please rsvp before May 1, 2009. Contact Jerry Hoy for more information. Prizes are needed for Golfer’s Raffle, Tournament Prizes and Golf Gift Bag. Contact Kimberly Keegan at kkeegan@stewartaz.com for more information.

June 11: 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, June 5. 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.

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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.