PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL. THIS IS AN AUTOMATED E-MAIL SYSTEM. YOUR E-MAIL WILL NOT BE ANSWERED.

Weekly E-Update                   May 12, 2009


If you are having trouble viewing this e-mail, click here.
Click the links below to go directly to that area
Announcements/Events
MLS Updates
Educational Opportunities

ISC Corner
Contact Us

Announcements/Events

Click here for a list of upcoming events.

NAR Launches REALTORS® Core Health Insurance
The REALTORS® Core Health Insurance (RCHI) provides guaranteed-issue, affordable, Limited Medical health insurance plans to REALTORS® and association staff. The coverage is exclusively designed and priced for NAR members and REALTOR® association staff under the age of 65 It is intended to help meet costs associated with everyday healthcare needs and provide a safety net for those not covered by a comprehensive health insurance plan. Limitations and exclusions apply. Read program details or contact 877/CORE-PLAN.

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.

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. Pick up your FREE tickets at the Association, while supplies last.  Click here for more information or  contact Christine at 382-8776 or Laura at 382-8775.

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.

Tucson Ambassadors Enrollment Program
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.

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.

REALTOR® Realities of RESPA
Join us on Wednesday, June 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Associaiton.  If you thought RESPA applied only to lenders and title companies, think again! Real estate licensees violate RESPA every day. RESPA has changed many rules that will affect lenders and your closings. Stay ahead of these changes, learn the RESPA rules and stay of out of real estate jail. Click here for more information or contact Dee at 382-8791.

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.

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.

Back to Top

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!

Back to Top

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 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. *Cancelled*
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.

May 26 amd 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. *Cancelled*
Microsoft Power Point 2007 (LAPTOPS ONLY)

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

May 27 • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch and Learn: Backing Up Your Computer

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

May 29 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rapattoni MLS Level 3: Fine Tuning Your Business
3 general CE 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

Join us on Facebook and LinkedIn by going to www.TucsonWCR.org.

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.

Contact Us!

Back to Top

 
 
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.