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Weekly E-Update                   June 16, 2009


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Announcements/Events

Click here for a list of upcoming events.

Volunteer On An Association Committee!
Do you want to help spread the word about the value provided by REALTORS®? Do want to be involved in developing programs for housing affordability, sponsoring fundraisers for groups like Habitat for Humanity Tucson and provide educational seminars for the buying public? If you said yes to any of the above, then The Tucson Association of REALTORS® has a number of committees such as Public Relations and Housing Opportunities that you can get involved in. Click here to learn more!

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. Click here for more information or contact Christine Sanchez at 382-8776.

Get Ready for Stuff the Bus!
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® will host a school supplies drive for TUSD on July 25, August 1 and 8! The details are still being finalized but we would like to extend the invitation to you to host a drive within your office. We will have pre-made boxes with signage for you to place in your lobby to encourage all who enter to donate! For more information, contact Laura Kruszewski at Laura@tucsonrealtors.org or 382-8775.

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.

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 went out the week of June 1. If you did not receive your dues billing statement, 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!

Customer Service Commitment
Customer satisfaction is our number one goal. Click here to view our Customer Service Mission Statement and Customer Service Commitments. We want to hear how we are doing! You may submit your customer service feedback to us by completing a Customer Service Comment Card and dropping in one of our comment boxes or emailing your comments to customerservice@tucsonrealtors.org. Comment boxes are located in the Association lobby, conference center and computer lab. Please direct your inquiries to Cheri at cheri@tucsonrealtors.org.

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!   North Luxury Home Tour, Friday, June 19,  click here for more information.

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

Click here for Industry Events of Interest and Community Opportunities.

Risk Tip of the Week: Online Mapping Measurements - Watch Out!
You have taken a listing on a nice residential property and are preparing to enter all of the information into the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). However, there doesn’t seem to be any information available about the exact lot dimensions and size. 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.

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MLS Updates

Access To Arizona Foreclosure Information!
MLS has entered into an agreement with RealtyTrac that will allow Tucson MLS members to access foreclosure information for the state of Arizona for a discounted rate of only $19.95 per month. There is no minimum term required to sign up. The links to register for this service are located in the MLS under the ‘links’ tab, and there is also a button on the tucsonrealtors.org website.

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.

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.

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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 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 18 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
2008 Listing Agreement Class
3 Contract Law
Click here
to register online.  For more information, contact Dee Corona .

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 Dee Corona.

June 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Code, Law & You
3 Commissioners Standards
Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Dee Corona.

June 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch and Learn: Using Photos and Graphics

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

June 24 and 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
GRI 203: The Agency ClassClass
3 contract, 5 agency, 3 real estate legal issues
and 3 disclosure CE hours
Click here
to register online.  For more information, contact Dee Corona.

June 24 and 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. .
Microsoft Word 2007 (LAPT TOPS ONLY)
Cost $25 (TAR members) $75 (non-members)
Click here
to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

June 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mapping for Real Estate Pros
Click here
to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

June 29 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Computer Housekeeping: Files and Folders

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

July 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Windows for Novices
Click here
to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

July 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rapattoni Level 1: MLS Orientation
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

Women's Council of REALTORS® (WCR) News

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

June 27: Tea & Fashion Show
WCR invites you to enjoy an afternoon of tea, fashion and friends.  Stylish fashions will be provided by Fresh Produce and Coldwater Creek at Windmill Inn at Campbell/River from 1:00 p.m.  - 4:00 p.m. For reservations, contact Margaret Glover at 990-4573 or Judy Grammond at 906-0933.  Click here for more information or visit www.tucsonwcr.org.

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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.