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Weekly
E-Update June
24, 2008
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Announcements/Events
MLS
Updates
Educational Opportunities
Affiliate Corner
ISC Corner
Community Opportunities
Contact Us
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here for a list of upcoming events.
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.
Protect Our
Homes!
Vote YES on NO Real Estate Transfer Tax on November
4th! Visit
www.protectourhomes.com for more information.
Update
Your Current E-mail Address with NAR by July 1
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.
Marketing Sessions /Home
Tours-Luxury Home
Tour THIS FRIDAY!
A specialty
Luxury Home Tour of million dollar plus homes in the North
area is scheduled for June 27th. 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. Home of the Month: Week of
6/16:
MLS# 20821403 Todd Greene, Prudential Foothills Real
Estate and
MLS# 20814556 Linda Worsley, RE/MAX Majestic.
SAHBA/TAR Build Broker Code Seminar
Come join us for this joint venture with SAHBA. Come learn
the dynamics of the Builder Broker Code
on
Thursday, July 17 at TAR from 10am-12pm. Click here
to sign up. Contact
Annalisa at 382-8789 for more information.
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'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. Sign up BEFORE
July 21 to receive a special discount!
2008
TAR EXPO Website
2008 TAR EXPO EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR PACKET
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
at
www.tucsonrealtors.org 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!
City of
Tucson, Pima County Loan Program has Great Rates, Down Payment
Assistance
and FHA Option!
Click here for more information on 5.99% for a 30-Year Fixed Rate
Mortgage (5.89% for Veterans), and Optional 7% Down Payment
& Closing Cost Assistance.
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
Risk Tip Of the Week:
A Little Leak, A Lot of
Trouble
Vacant home listings present many challenges
and risks for real estate agents. One risk, among the
events that has one of the greatest potential dollar amount
of damage is a water leak inside the home. What might be
done to reduce that risk?
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.
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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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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Don't forget, you can
register online for these classes (unless otherwise
noted) any time of day at
www.tucsonrealtors.org
or by
clicking here.
Visit TAR's
Education/Training webpage, your one-stop shop for
education and computer training!
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.
July 2 • 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Courthouse Retrieval System
Computer Training Center
The CRS system on MLS allows you to display and print
Property Information for selected properties. In
addition, the service presents additional research and
marketing tools, such as Comparables, Maps, Demographic
and School Reports, and Prospecting information.
Click here
to register online. For more information, contact
Andy Gordon.
July 7 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Windows for Novices
Computer Training Center
Come to this three-hour HANDS-ON training class to learn
new skills for working with Windows. We'll look at
basics for getting around in Windows, using Windows
Clipboard, and customizing features to give you more
control. Watch for additional HANDS-ON training classes
after this one to learn and practice more skills.
Click here
to register online. For more information, contact
Andy Gordon.
July 9-10 • 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Microsoft Word 2003
(Cost $70 TAR members/$75 non members)
Computer Training Center
This is the best class to get you started using
Microsoft Word! We’ll start at the beginning with some
basic text entry (don't’ worry-this is not a typing
class). From there, we’ll look at easy to edit the text
and format the appearance. Then we’ll go to tables and
then graphics and finally to laying out the text on the
page. This class is broken into two days to make it
easier to absorb. Along the way, you’ll receive plenty
of hands-on practice and patient attention. Reference
manual is included. 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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Women's Council of REALTORS®
News
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.
The Hearth News
The
Hearth is happy to announce that
fundraising is on track for this year so
far. A great big Thank You goes out
to The Bruce T. Halle Foundation, Nikki
Mehalik-Halle and her husband for their
generous challenge to those attending
the Founders Day Lunch. This year was
our first silent auction and fundraiser
at this lunch and we were able to raise
over $20k at this event.
We also want to Thank the Street Rods
and Jim Chumbler. Again this year The
Hearth was the sole recipient of their
fundraiser and auction. This wonderful
group really supports The Hearth and our work.
Thanks as well to Pantano Rotary Club, TAR
Staff and our student volunteers, Audith
Subramanian and Taylor Conrad, for their
help in making A Nite at the Races
Kentucky Derby Fundraiser a success
again this year. This was the second
annual Kentucky Derby Fundraiser and we
raised more this year than last. We
appreciate how the Real Estate Community
has supported The Hearth even in our current
market.
Don't forget to get your Proud
Sponsorships in. For just $125 per year
you can be a proud sponsor of The
Hearth. This will help us build our new
transitional housing even faster. Just
think you can help a homeless woman with
children have a place to call home while
getting training and an education to
move back into society. Contact your
favorite Hearth Board Member or Linda M.
Johnson at Realty Executives to get you
Proud Sponsorship in.
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Association Phone: 520-327-4218, MLS Phone: 520-795-1293, Fax:
520-322-6613
www.tucsonrealtors.org.
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