NEW A Fellow REALTOR® Is In Need of Your Help…
The Association typically does not list items of this nature in the Weekly Update but this is a unique but critical situation. John Mijac, MLS Board member, has been recently diagnosed with cancer. He, like many of you, has no insurance and has little income to pay for the expensive procedures he needs to have. Old Adobe Realty has set up an account to collect gift monies. Send checks to Old Adobe Realty Company Medical Fund, 2870 N Swan Rd, Suite 160, Tucson, Az. 85712. (Please note the monies given are a gift and not a donation. It is not deductible from your taxes).

NEW Donate School Supplies - Join TAR and KVOA on August 2!
The Tucson Association of REALTORS®and KVOA invite you to bring your school supplies donations to our building (2445 N. Tucson Blvd.) between 4pm and 6:30pm on Tuesday August 2! You might have the opportunity to be on the news and meet with representatives from Walgreens, TAR and KVOA’s Kristi Tedesco. For a list of supplies needed, click here.

NEW A Tip For Improving Your Credit Rating:
If your credit rating has been damaged as a result of the downturn in the housing market, there is an easy and fairly painless way to begin the process of rehabilitating your credit standing. The REALTORS® Federal Credit Union recommends depositing some money in a savings account with the credit union and then taking a share secured loan using the deposited funds as collateral. No credit check is required and the loan rate is just 2.0% above the rate you receive on the savings account. The Credit Union recommends that you make at least four, and preferably six, timely payments before paying off the loan. The more loans you repay in a timely manner, the more positive the impact will be on your credit score. Contact the Credit Union Contact Center at 1-866-295-6038 for more information.

NEW Options for a Troubled Homeowner
7/29/2011 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3 Legal Issues
Presented by Patrick Ritchie
All legitimate available remedies to avoiding a foreclosure including a short sale and other loss mitigation techniques. HUD approved counseling agencies as a champion for the consumer. National Consumer Law Center recommendations for preventing foreclosure, Loan modification guidelines set forth by the U.S. Treasury Department. Click here for more information or please contact Aaron Reid aaron@tucsonrealtors.org.

NEW The Code, The Law & You
8/4/2011 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 3 Commissioners Standards
Presented by Mike Waling
This class fulfills the National Association of REALTORS® every 4-year block ethics requirement. Click here for more information or please contact Aaron Reid aaron@tucsonrealtors.org.

NEW Navigating the Contract- What Would You Do Case Studies
8/10/2011 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 3 Contract Law
Presented by Course Creators
Contract class built on case studies Class discussion built around "What Would You Do?" Include elements under the changes in the new contract. Click here for more information or please contact Aaron Reid aaron@tucsonrealtors.org.

NEW Real Estate Investment Principles 101
8/24/2011 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 3 General
Presented by Theresa Barnabei
Now more than ever we should all know the basic principles surrounding investments in real estate. There are tried and proven methods that will safeguard investments no matter what the market. Whether you are an investor, assist investors or just deal in residential sales these are the principles which should be at your fingertips. Click here for more information or please contact Aaron Reid aaron@tucsonrealtors.org.

NEW 3nd Annual At Bat for Habitat Softball Tournament, October 22
PLAY BALL!! Rally a team or let us create a team for you! The Habitat for Humanity Committee is hosting a softball tournament on Saturday, October 22 at Golf Links Sports Complex. Join us for the fun festivities! Come and tailgate with us! The event will have activities for the kids and fun for the whole family.
Sponsorship Opportunities are available! Click here to sign up today! Click here for more information or contact Christine Sanchez at 382-8776.

TAR YPN Mixer – 8/18/11, 4pm to 7pm
Hub Restaurant & Creamery, 266 E. Congress St.
Cool off and mingle with other young professionals in the real estate industry! Enjoy free appetizers on us (cash bar). RSVP by August 11 to laura@tucsonrealtors.org.

TAR's Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive – Volunteers Needed on July 30 Contact laura@tucsonrealtors.org
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TAR Expo – Exhibitor Registration
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FRIDAY Options for a Troubled Homeowner
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM 3 Legal Issues
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Three Year TAR NAR Director Position Available
Are you interested in serving the Association for a three-year term at the National level as a National Association of REALTORS® Director beginning January 2012? Following are the qualifications for NAR Director:  Candidates for the position of a NAR Director must be a REALTOR® Member who has served at least a one-year term as an Officer or Director of the Association or shall have served or is currently serving as Chairman of a Committee, or Task Force of the Association, the AAR, the NAR, or the state or local chapters of an Institute, Society and/or Council of the NAR.  The NAR Director(s) shall be elected by a vote of the Association Board of Directors to serve for three-year term(s).  Submit your interest and qualifications to Cheri at cheri@tucsonrealtors.org. Deadline for submission is close of business Friday, August 5, 2011.  

MLS Dues Billing – Your Invoice has Been Emailed to You
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Have You Read the Latest Tucson REALTOR® Magazine?
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NEW Point2 Presentation – August 12
We are pleased to announce that Point2 Presenter, Joeann Fossland, will be conducting a free LIVE seminar on the following date: Friday, August 12th, 2011 from 10:00AM - 11:00AM at TAR This is your chance to get to know Point2 Agent and learn about some of the key features Point2 Agent can offer, as well as ask any questions you may have. More leads. More traffic. More exposure. See firsthand how Point2 Agent can provide you more of everything…and more. Sign up right here.

Update On Lockbox Rule Change, Effective July 30, 2011
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Syndication of Listings
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Lockbox Placement
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SafeMLS
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New Search Tools
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Clarification To MLS Rule- Branding
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Data Share With ARMLS
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Flex MLS Training Website
View this website for information on the FREE Flex MLS training classes offered to you at the Association. Also, download helpful documents.