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Announcements/Events

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Sign Up Today! 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.

Tomorrow Arizona CRS Breakfast, June 3
The Arizona CRS Chapter will host a breakfast on Wednesday, June 3 at 8:30 a.m. at the Tucson Association of REALTORS®! Guest Speaker is Arizona Real Estate Commissioner, Judy Lowe. Everyone is invited! You do not have to be a CRS to attend! Thank you to WIN HOME INSPECTION, the breakfast sponsor.  RSVP: ARIZONA CRS CHAPTER 520-299-6787, 866-440-9804 or AZCRSChapter@aol.com. For more information, please contact Pam Ruggeroli, 2009 AZ CRS President at pam@pamruggeroli.com.

TAR/WCR Joint Luncheon, June 11
Join TAR and WCR for a business resource meeting on June 11 from 11:30am-1:30pm at the Manning House. Guest Speaker is AAR General Counsel, Michelle Lind. The cost is $22 by COB June 5 and $27 after June 5. For more information, please contact Shannon Smith at scsmith@fnf.com or visit the website at www.tucsonwcr.org.

TAR Townhall/Membership Meeting, RSVP Today!
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. Click here to RSVP!

Ice Cream Social Home Ownership Event
Get the scoop on the $8,000 Home Buyers Tax Credit! Join us on Saturday, June 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Let your family, friends and clients know about this timely event! Home Buyer Workshops on Buying a Home, Financing and Credit. For more information, contact Christine Sanchez at 382-8776.

TAR MLS Dues Billing Information
Thank you for your membership with Tucson Association of REALTORS® MLS. We would like to inform you that the dues billing for the Multiple Listing Service is going out this week. If you do not receive your dues billing statement by June 5th, please contact Andrea Ballard at 382-8786 or Maria Pena at 382-8793. Important Dates to Remember: MLS Dues Invoice Due Date = 7/31/2009; $75 Late Fee Assessed on 8/6/2009 – note that the late fee went from $45 to $75 this year; Suspension of MLS Participation for Non-Payment = 8/16/2009; Termination of MLS Participation for Non-Payment = 8/26/2009.
In the event a member is terminated for non-payment of MLS fees, they are subject to a $75 MLS application fee, as well as the MLS fees due at the time of invoice.  Click here for instructions for how to pay your MLS Dues Online!

TAR’s Real Estate Expo, September 17
There's no "I" in team! We invite your team (company) to participate in the Tucson Association of REALTORS® 2009 Expo, "Sports Edition." The Expo is the premier educational and networking event for REALTORS® in Southern Arizona. We had our second largest Expo in history last year and are going to top that number this year! Exhibitor and Sponsor Information. Contact Laura at 382-8775 for more information.

Tucson REALTOR® Magazine
Interested in advertising? Contact Ned Foley at Foley Publications, 1-800-628-6983. For questions About the Magazine, contact Laura at 382-8775 or laura@tucsonrealtors.org

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

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

MLS New Member Orientation!
Agents joining the MLS after June 1, 2009 must complete MLS Orientation within 90 days. Brokers must complete within 30 days. This is in addition to the Association Orientation. For more information click here, to view the flyer.

Courthouse Retrieval System Implements Enhanced Mapping Tools!
Courthouse Retrieval System is happy to announce the addition of Microsoft Virtual Earth to our mapping features. We have taken Microsoft’s up-to-date map detail and imagery and combined it with county GIS data, sales transactions, tax data and MLS data to give users a robust enhancement to our mapping features. Just like on the GIS property maps, you can select any parcel to display a Property Report to gather more information. You will also be able to measure multiple points, distances and areas. Check out the Need Help document to find out even more. http://www.crsdata.com/realestate/help.aspx?topic=vemap.

San Carlos Data Share Ready For Launch!
Tucson MLS and San Carlos, Mexico MLS agreed last year to share listing data. The technical preparations are just about completed and soon Tucson MLS members will have direct access to San Carlos listings. As soon as the final testing is complete we will publish login information for accessing the San Carlos MLS.
The data is shared for informational purposes only and does not include a compensation agreement as found in the traditional MLS. In addition, the data share does not permit brokers or agents to work outside their area of expertise, but encourages the development of referral networks. Brokers and agents will have the flexibility to obtain information regarding properties and locate those members who specialize in specific areas.

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.

June 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rapattoni MLS Level 1: MLS Orientation
3 general CE credits
Click here
to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon .

June 8 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 .

June 10 and 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Microsoft Word 2003
Cost $25 (TAR members) $75 (non-members)
Click here
to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

June 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rapattoni MLS Level 2: Build Your Business
3 general CE credits
Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

June 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rapattoni MLS Level 1: MLS Orientation
3 general CE credits
Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

June 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch and Learn: Getting Started with Office 2007
Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

June 19 from 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.

June 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
ZipForm Intermediate
Click here
to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

June 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
New Member Education
3 general CE hours
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 Kimberly.Keegan@FNF.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.