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Weekly E-Update July
20, 2010
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MLS Updates
Educational Opportunities
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Volunteers Needed on 7/24 for Stuff the Bus
We are looking for volunteers to help collect supplies at Walgreens on Saturday, July 24
from noon to 4pm at the Walgreens on Irvington/Campbell. Contact
laura@tucsonrealtors.org to
get signed up. For full school supply drive details
click here.
NEW! Arizona Department of Housing is visiting TAR on Thursday, July 29th 1-3pm!
ADOH
will be discussing new allocated funds to Pima County and what this
means for you and your clients! Learn about the details for Your Way
Home Arizona Program and the 22% down payment assistance for your
buyers. Bonus: discover how you can earn extra money through Freddie
Mac Homesteps Summer Promotion! Sign up today!
NEW! Tucson REALTOR® Magazine - Newest Issue!
In the latest issue of the Tucson REALTOR®, learn how to “Stay Cool in
Your Profession,” and check out photos from TAR’s most recent
events. Learn how to “Bundle Your Charges,” and how to create a
social media policy for your firm. Click here to read!
Stay tuned on the 15th of every other month for the latest edition of
the Tucson REALTOR® Magazine. For questions About the Magazine, contact
laura@tucsonrealtors.org.
NEW! Nominate a Peer for Recognition!
Nominate your peers who are most deserving to be recognized at the
Tucson Association of REALTORS® Installation & Awards Banquet being
held on Friday, November 19 at Ventana Canyon. Nominations must be in
by October 8, 2010. Categories include REALTOR® of the Year and
Affiliate of the Year. Click here to fill out the nomination form.
NEW! REALTORS®, Do You Want to Be on National TV?
Put Tucson on the Map! Pie Town Productions, producer of several,
popular home shows including HGTV's House Hunters and Design on a Dime,
is conducting a nationwide search for knowledgeable and TV-friendly
REALTORS® for a show they are developing. Click here for more information.
Understanding Consumer Credit Rights and Responsibilities
with Patrick Ritchie! August 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
CE: 3 hrs. Legal. Discover the world of credit! Help your clients
better understand their consumer rights, their scores and how to
improve them! Click here to register online. For more information, contact
Dee Corona.
Guerrilla Marketing Business Plan
with Patrick Ritchie! August 3 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CE 3 hrs General. Looking to re-charge or dust off your marketing/business plan? This class is for
you and will provide a marketing/business plan that will be the cornerstone of a Real Estate career!
Click here to register online. For more information, contact
Dee Corona.
TAR Real Estate Expo – Does Your Company Have a Booth?
Every year, thousands of REALTORS® make their way to the Tucson Convention Center to experience a one
of kind event. The Tucson Association of REALTORS® Real Estate Expo!
Click here to download the Sponsor/Exhibitor Packet. Thank you to our sponsors: Affiliate Sponsorship
Program Sponsors: Nova Home Loans, The Heath Team of Sunstreet Mortgage, Prime Capital and Villa Maria
Care Center. Gold Sponsors: BBVA Compass ,Bank of America, Pima Federal Credit Union. Silver Sponsor: Tucson
Newspapers and our Copper Sponsor: Bank of Arizona.
Where Is Your Heart?
What organizations do you volunteer for in Tucson and why? Email it to
laura@tucsonrealtors.org.
TAR's 5th Annual Golf Fundraiser, EARLY BIRDIE SPECIAL TO 2009 SPONSORS
Join us on Friday, October 22 at the Arizona National Golf Club for annual Golf Fundraiser.
2009 Sponsors, sign up by September 1 and receive 10% off any Sponsorship.
Click here for a list of sponsorship opportunities. For more information, contact
Christine Sanchez at 382-8776
or go to
www.tucsonrealtors.org/golf.html.
THANK YOU to our Platinum Sponsor: Stewart Title & Trust of Tucson
Online Education June Savings: The CE Shop
Need CE Credits? Get the education you need and the service you want.
As an added bonus you can receive a 15% discount on your entire order!
Simply visit our course catalog:
http://theceshop.com/affiliate/tucsonrealtors.
Enter the promotional code upon checkout: EDU15
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THE GRI PROGRAM, BUT YOU’RE NOT SURE WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT?
Cyber Day is your opportunity to view the quality of the GRI courses and curriculum.
Click here for more information.
TAR Facility Rental,
click here for more information.
The GRI Scholarship Program,
click here for more information.
Marketing Sessions and Home Tours, click here for more
information.
Click here for Industry Events of Interest and Community Opportunities.
NEW Green Your Life – Weekly Living Green Tip
Conference Center Events (not a TAR endorsed event)
The Secrets of The Successful Paperless Short Sale Class
You’re invited to Learn how to List, Negotiate and Simplify this Complicated
Transaction and do it PAPERLESS! The class will be held July 20 & 21 from 9am – 4pm at TAR.
Click here for more
information.
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MLS Dues Invoice
Thank you for your membership with Tucson Association of REALTORS® MLS.
We would like to inform you that the subscriber fee billing for the Multiple Listing
Service was emailed to you on Friday, June 25th. If you did not receive your
subscriber fee billing statement through email on that date, please contact Andrea
Ballard at 382-8786 or andrea@tucsonrealtors.org.
Important Dates to Remember:
MLS Dues Invoice Due Date = July 31, 2010
$75 Late Fee Assessed = August 6, 2010
Suspension of MLS Participation for Non-Payment = August 16, 2010
Termination of MLS Participation for Non-Payment = August 26, 2010
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 on How to Pay Your Dues Online.
Class Cancellation Policy
Policy states that any student arriving 5 minutes or more after the stated class start time will forfeit the credit hours (CE).
Cancellation Policy: You must cancel in writing (email/snail mail) at least 24 Hours prior to the class date or you will be assessed a
$20 no show fee.
Inman News Discount
Inman news is offering Tucson REALTORS® a chance to attend the Real Estate Connect Conference
and the Agent Reboot pre-conference workshop at a special rate! Click the links to view the details.
Real Estate Connect San Francisco 2010
Agent Reboot
Helpful Flexmls Documents
Flex CMA
Flex Contacts
Flex Listings
Flex
Search Results
Flex
Searches
Flex Advanced handout
Flex Contacts handout
Flex Introduction handout
Cheat Sheet
Superuser Capabilities
Flex MLS
The Flex MLS URL: www.tar.flexmls.com
Support Options:
Flex MLS Technical Support:
Phone: 888-525-4747
Email: support@flexmls.com
Quick Fixes for Common ActiveKEY Issues
Access To Nationwide Foreclosure Information!
The MLS agreement with RealtyTrac now allows Tucson MLS members to access
foreclosure information for the entire country for a discounted rate of only
$19.95 per month. This change also allows for use of more tools on the RealtyTrac
website!! 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 www.tucsonrealtors.org website.
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Visit TAR's
Education/Training webpage, your one-stop shop for education and computer training!
Click here to view our 2010 Educational Course Catalog
Members: Please remember that you MUST register for classes online in order to receive credit
for that class.
July 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
When They Say You Say
CE: 3 Contract Law
Click here to register online. For more information, contact
Dee Corona.
July 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
New Member Orientation
CE: 3 General for the afternoon portion
Click here to register online. For more information, contact
Dee Corona.
August 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Understanding Consumer Credit Rights and Responsibilities
CE: 3 RE Issues
Click here to register online. For more information, contact
Dee Corona.
August 3 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Guerrilla Marketing Business Plan
CE 3 general hours
Click here to register online. For more information, contact
Dee Corona.
August 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Kiss, Bow, Shake Hands
CE: 3 Fair Housing
Click here to register online. For more information, contact
Dee Corona.
August 18-19 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
GRI 318: Property Management/Managers
CE: 3-contract law/3-commissioners standards/3-legal issues/6-general
Click here to register online. For more information, contact
Dee Corona.
August 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
New Member Education
CE: 3 general hours
Click here to register online. For more information, contact
Dee Corona.
Click here to view our 2010 Educational Course Catalog
Certified Residential Specialists (CRS) News
Save the Date! CRS Breakfast
Dates for 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
CCIM News
The Hearth News
Back to School Shopping
CRS and The Hearth Foundation have an Immediate need for cash donations
to provide back to school clothes for children living in our
facilities. Donations can be mailed to 2445 N Tucson Blvd,
Tucson, AZ 85716 if received by August 4th or call Sheila
Chonis for pick up 520-977-3447.
Click here for more information.
Are you interested in serving on the Hearth Board?
The Hearth Foundation is looking to strengthen our Board of Directors and is
reaching-out to the TAR membership family to compile letters of interest for the
2011 Board. If you have an interest in learning more about the Hearth Foundation,
the vision, and the mission to help homeless women with children, please contact
Michael Campbell at 955-2084.
Save the Date! 1st Annual Golf Tournament & Concert
Join us for a concert on Saturday, September 25 from 6:00pm - 11:00 pm at OMNI Tucson
National Golf Resort & Spa. Fiesta de Fuego, a
Thank You to Our Supporters featuring Domingo DeGrazia & CrossCut Saw.
Do you play golf or tennis? Join us for a
Golf Tournament or Doubles Tennis Tournament on Sunday, September 26.
Click here for more information.
REALTORS® Land Institute News
Southern
Arizona Mortgage Lenders Association (SAMLA) News
Masquerade Ball and Murder Mystery
Mark
your calendars for the first ever SAMLA Masquerade Ball and Murder
Mystery. October 15th at the Savoy Opera House in Trail Dust Town. Many
more details to come, but if you would like information on sponsorship
opportunities, Silent Auction donations, group reservations, or to be a
part of the planning committee, contact Eric at eric.painter@novahomeloans.com.
Women's Council of REALTORS® (WCR) News
Happy Hour
Join us for Happy Hour on
Thursday, July 29 from 4:30 – 7:00pm at AZUL RESTAURANT & LOUNGE La
Paloma Resort, 3800 E. Sunrise. Bring a REALTOR® Friend to introduce to
WCR and be entered into a prize drawing! Click here for more information or contact
Barbara Lasky 240-3560 or bdlasky@gmail.com. RSVP by July 26.
Our 27th Annual Dessert Auction
Join us on Thursday, September 23rd at the Manning House at 5:30pm, the Auction will begin at 6:30pm followed by dancing.
Cost is $25 per ticket or 2 for $40. Table Sponsorships available at $275 per table, includes 8 tickets,
table tent with logo and recognition at auction as well as in program.
Click here for more information or
go to our web site at www.TucsonWCR.com.
New Website and Web Address
It's official. WCR has a new website and web address! For news, education, events and more, please go to
www.TucsonWCR.com.
The new website features more information on how to become involved in
the Tucson Chapter, obtain the PMN Designation, and of course, our
Membership Directory, among other items. Check it out today and add it
to your favorites on your computer. WCR meetings will resume September 2010, visit
www.TucsonWCR.com for a list of social activities.
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