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Weekly E-Update              June 17, 2008


Submit Your Listing For the Luxury Home Tour on June 27th!

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Announcements/Events

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REMINDER: Code of Ethics Training
REALTORS® are required to complete Code of Ethics training by December 31, 2008. Register on-line by
clicking here , time is ticking! Click here for a list of class times and dates. For more information, please contact Dee Corona.

Habitat for Humanity Tucson's New Home Dedication Ceremony
You’re invited! Habitat for Humanity Tucson will host a dedication ceremony for the homes that began construction at last years Building Freedom Day on September 11, including the home sponsored by TAR. The dedications begin at 5:30pm on Tuesday, June 24 at Corazon del Pueblo. This is located one mile east of the Interstate 10 Valencia Road interchange adjacent to an area called Littletown. Click here to view pictures of the homes being built and of the families who will live in them.

Marketing Sessions /Home Tours-Special Announcement
A specialty Luxury Home Tour of million dollar plus homes in the North area is scheduled for June 27th.  To submit your listing for the Home Tour, send your name, MLS # and address to hometours@tucsonrealtors.orgDeadline to submit your listing is Friday, June 20th.  Also, join us for the June 27th Marketing Session at the Association office. Janell Jellison will share ideas for selling in the luxury home niche market.  Networking begins at 8:00 a.m. and the Session begins at 8:30. 

Marketing Session/Home Tour- Third Quarter Sign Ups!
Get your company name in front of TAR members at the Marketing Sessions/Home Tours! Click here for more information.

TAR MLS Dues Billing Information
The 2008/2009 MLS fees invoices have been mailed out.  The $230 is due to MLS on July 31st, 2008.  Fees are non-refundable and cannot be paid in installments.  Dues can always be paid online with a major credit card.  Select “Members” link, “Pay MLS Dues Online,” and follow the login instructions.  Fees may also be paid in person or by mail, with a check or major credit card. Important Dates: Invoice Due Date: 7/31/08; $25 Late Fee Assessed: 8/6/08; Suspension of MLS participation for non-payment of dues 8/16/08 and Termination of MLS participation for non-payment of dues: 8/26/08. In the event a member is terminated for non-payment of MLS fees, they are subject to a $45 MLS application fee, as well as the MLS fees due at the time of invoice.  The member will be required to take New Member Orientation again. Click here for instructions for how to pay your MLS Dues Online!

A Note From the CEO
A special, new service is available to you! Rick Hodges, Association CEO, sends out a bi-weekly e-mail with information you may not see in our other publications. If you would like to subscribe, please contact Rick at 382-8773. Click here to read the latest note.

Association Member Benefits
A volunteer from the Member Services Committee would like to visit your office to explain the many member benefits offered by your Association.  Volunteers are available to make presentations at office meetings or to Brokers/Managers.  To find out more or to schedule a visit to your office, contact Cheri at cheri@tucsonrealtors.org

Call for Volunteers for the Property Management Committee
A new Property Management Committee is being formed and we are seeking interested volunteers.  The purpose of the Committee will be to: 1) educate membership on the standards of practice and competency reasonably expected in the property management discipline, 2) educate membership on the standards of care involved in property management and 3) make recommendations regarding the Rapattoni MLS system with respect to rentals.  The first meeting is scheduled for June 19th from 10:00 – 12:00 at the Association office.  Should you have questions, please contact Cheri at 382-8772 or cheri@tucsonrealtors.org

Join Us This Friday for the Marketing Session and Home Tour!
This Friday, June 20,  join us for a tour of listings in Northwest Tucson! Breakfast and 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!  

Update Your Current E-mail Address
Please be sure to update your current e-mail address with NAR. NAR will be suspending all those who do not have a valid e-mail address listed in their profile as July 1, 2008  under a new policy that will take effect. The policy states an email address will be a required NRDS core field in the member record.  Click here to login to your NAR profile.

Risk Tip Of the Week: Vacant Listing Issues
As real estate practitioners, we are often called upon to go above and beyond our normal level of service and standard of practice in assisting our clients.  And, we often do so in the spirit of providing exceptional customer service.  However, doing so can be a source of real problems when it comes to what we should be responsible for and what we should politely refuse to do – especially with vacant home listings.  At what level of service do we advise the property owner to hire a caretaker, handyman, service personnel, or a licensed professional?Click Here to Read the Full Article! Check out the Risk Tip LibraryThis 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.

TAR's 2008 Real Estate EXPO "All Around the World" - Sign Up Today!
Location, location, location! Get your booth request in early to get the best spot at the 2008 EXPO. The Tucson Association of REALTORS® 2008 EXPO will be held on Thursday, September 18 from 10am-4pm at the TCC.
2008 TAR EXPO Website
2008 TAR EXPO EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR PACKET

Conference Center Events
(not sponsored by TAR)
S.A.F.E.R.
Ever wonder what attracts criminals and what will keep them away? RE/MAX Tucson Broker/Owners are providing an opportunity for real estate practitioners to attend a very informative, FREE safety program to answer these questions. Presented from the first hand perspective of a former law enforcement officer, and current Regional VP of RE/MAX, this program will take place on Thursday, June 26th at TAR from 10am-12pm. Please contact Amy Randall at 520-202-6125 for more information or to RSVP- Seating is limited!

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MLS Updates

New Forms Added to Tucson Library of ZipForms
Four new forms have been added to the Tucson Library of ZipForms; Internal Commission Report (CMINR), Commission Escrow Instructions (CMESI), Sale Contract Checklist (CHSC) and Listing Contract Checklist (CHLC The Checklists were created by the TAR Forms Committee to assist Brokers/Office Managers in file management.  These forms are for internal company use only and are not intended to replace a checklist you may already be using.

REALTOR® Only MLS-Update
You have no doubt heard that as of 7/1 we are going to an all REALTOR® MLS.  The reason we are doing this is so that all MLS participants will be subject to the same Code of Ethics and professional standards process. Just to clarify, a participant in the MLS must be a REALTOR®.  This does not mean he or she must be a member of the Tucson Association of REALTORS®.  Someone can be a member of any other REALTOR® Association and still be a member of our MLS without having to formally join our Association. Appraiser members do not have to go to real estate school, as they are already recognized by the National Association of REALTORS®, they just need to join an Association. Additionally, there will be one group of people intentionally exempted from the all REALTOR® MLS and that is Builders who list their properties in the MLS.  Site sales agents, for example, can input listings without being REALTORS®.  Builders who take advantage of the exemption will only be able to list property.  If they want to use the full functionality of the MLS for other activities they will need to join both the Association and MLS. Current MLS only members who are not REALTORS® may join the Association of their choice. For those that join the Tucson Association, they will pay the prorated Association dues based upon the date they join.

MLS Area Boundaries Revision
A subcommittee has been formed to address the MLS map and boundaries. As the county continues to grow and more subdivisions are added, it has become necessary to look at the area boundaries and implement a system that not only works today, but will be valid as we continue to grow. If you have inputs on this issue, please forward them to John Mijac- john@mijac.info or Brian Case- brian@tucsonrealtors.org We will update on the progress of the subcommittee when appropriate.

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Educational Opportunities

www.tucsonrealtors.org or by clicking here . Visit TAR's Education/Training webpage, your one-stop shop for education and computer training!

Have You Seen the New Educational Training Videos!
Don't know how to register online for education classes on TAR's website? Andy Gordon, TAR's Computer Training Specialist, has created a hands on tutorial video showing you the step by step registration process. Visit www.tucsonrealtors.org/traininfo.htmll and click on the "Registering Online for Classes" link.

MLS Computer Classes Are NOW Available for Credit!
The following computer technology classes are being offered for 3 hours of general credit: Rapattoni Levels 1,2, and 3, Using ZipForm and Tech-Savvy Real Estate Agent. For more information, contact Andy Gordon at 382-8784. Please note that TAR policies in regards to courses for credit will be adhered to. Click here for more information.


June 18 • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch and Learn: Backing Up Your Computer

TAR Boardroom
Do you have a backup plan for your computer if it is lost, stolen, or damages? Most people don’t. Come by this session and I will show you both hardware and software solutions that will get you back up and in business in the event of computer disaster! Bring a lunch and stop by!
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

June 18-19 • 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
GRI 101: Business Development

11 general and 3 disclosure CE hours
Conference Center
Learn how to set goals and market properties, as well as effective prospecting techniques and problem solving.
  Click here to register online. For more information, contact Dee Corona

June 20 • 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Using Internet Explorer

Computer Training Center
Tabbed Browsing! Quick Links! Favorites! Your Internet browser is probably your most used program and yet you probably don’t know most of its most valuable features. Come to this class and I’ll show you how to better use Internet Explorer 7 to become faster and better when you head onto the Internet. 
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

June 23 • 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mail Merge from A-Z

Computer Training Center
Everyone needs to mail merge and everyone has questions about how to do it! Come to this workshop and you'll finally understand how this process works. We'll look at how to set up your direct mail marketing with form letters, labels, and address lists. Office 2003 or 2007. 
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

June 25 • 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Using Graphics and Graphic Objects in Microsoft Office

Computer Training Center
Pictures, Clip Art, AutoShapes, Text Boxes! If this array of graphic objects has you confused when you are creating documents and flyers, then you should come by for this class. We'll look at ways to insert and modify graphic objects in a Word document. You'll feel more confident about using any Office program after attending this class! 
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

June 25 • 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
New Member Education

Conference Center
3 general CE hours
Mandatory education for all new members .
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Dee Corona

June 27 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rapattoni MLS Level 3: Fine Tuning Your Business

3 general CE Credits
Computer Training Lab
In this class, you’ll learn the features typically utilized by more experienced agents. Topics include features such as advanced property searches, Hotsheets, CMA Packages, Parcel Mapping, and Customizing MLS. 
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

June 30 • 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Computer Housekeeping: Files and Folders

Computer Training Center
Do you keep all of your paper documents in one big drawer, or do you organize them using file folders? Learn to apply the same organization to your computer files. Also learn how to create new folders and move your documents into a more organized arrangement.  
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

Arizona Association of REALTORS® Sponsored Classes/Events:
June 25• 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Adapting to Shifting Consumer Communication Styles
Today's consumers access real estate information at the speed of light. Learn how to keep up, communicate and accommodate increasingly tech-saavy generations. The class will be held at the Gainey Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale. Register online at www.regonline.com/63347_6268911.

September 9• 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Industry Partners Conference
CE Pending
Cost: $99 until 8/25, $109 after 8/26 through 9/5 and $119 at door
Closing Transactions in today's market. Contract writing in today's market, when to use the cure period notice, earnest money disputes and more will be covered! Visit www.aaronline.org or register online at www.regonline.com/63342_608290M.  

Click here to view our 2008 Educational Course Catalog

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Affiliate Corner

2008 Affiliate Sponsorship Program--Thanks to our Sponsors!
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Greg Smith & Associates and our Silver Sponsor,  Countrywide Home Loans M.J. McRee

Marketing Session/Home Tour- Third Quarter Sign Ups!
Get your company name in front of TAR members at the Marketing Sessions/Home Tours! Click here for more information.

Become an Affiliate Sponsor!!
Click here to obtain the Sponsor Commitment Form. For more information, please contact Cheri.

ISC Corner

Women's Council of REALTORS®

We are a network of successful REALTORS® empowering women to exercise their
potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Visit us on the web at
www.tucsonwcr.org.  You may also use our website to Join WCR!

July 27: Starr Pass Resort, State Women's Council of REALTORS® Fun day and networking with members across the state, Sponsored by Green Valley and the Tucson Chapter of REALTORS®,  All fundraising to be split by the two chapters for their general fund.  Room Rates $125 a night; Golf event 7:00 am and afternoon tea and fashion show at 3:00 pm, Call reservations line at, 888-527-8989 to book hotel room.   Ask for the Women's Council of REALTORS® group rate.  Guests have until July 10th to book the hotel reservation

July 28-29: Starr Pass Resort, Women's Council of REALTORS®, Arizona State Meeting/Conference, Room rates $125 a night.  Conference fee $155 includes evening Barbeque & Pool Party at Starr Pass Resorts new Lazy River relax and view the starry night. Call reservations line at, 888-527-8989 to book hotel room. Ask for the Women's Council REALTORS® group rate. Guests have until July 10th to book the hotel reservation

September 24: 25th Annual Women's Council of Realtors Dessert Auction at Skyline Country from Club 5:00 pm - 9 pm. Tickets are $40.00 and include a Grilled Sirloin/Herb Crusted Chicken Dinner. Live Dessert Auction with Auctioneer- Rob Harrison. Corporate sponsorships available. Contact Toni Parrish, Chairperson, at 520-275-7546 or toni.parrish@azmoves.com.

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Community Opportunities

RAPAC Fundraising
Making an investment  to the REALTORS® of Arizona Political Action Committee (RAPAC)!  It is the best investment you can make for your business! Investments go directly to help support pro-REALTOR® causes and candidates. Invest in RAPAC! 
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