Education Renewathon Cruise - Registration is Open!
It’s that time!! Introducing 2011 Renewathon Education Cruise! May 01-08, 2011, 7 day Mexican Rivera: Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta & Cabo San Lucas. And of course all your credit hours! Register today, cabins are limited! For more information click here or contact Annalisa Moreno at Annalisa@tucsonrealtors.org or 382-8789.

NAR Green Designation Courses Offered
Be a RESOURCE for your GREEN clients! Learn green concepts & how this benefits your business. Register for the NAR Green Designation Course and Elective Course being held from August 30-Sept 1, presented by Len Elder.  Click here for more information. The courses are DISCOUNTED for TAR members!

New Affiliate Sponsorship Partners – Cherry Landscape and Bedmart
We’d like to welcome Cherry Landscape as our newest Gold Sponsor and Bedmart as our newest Copper Sponsor! The program is designed to increase your exposure to the Association’s 5,400 REALTOR® members. Click here to view the Sponsorship levels and benefits you will receive as an Affiliate Sponsor. Thank you to our Gold Sponsors, Nova Home Loans and Cherry Landscape.  Copper Sponsors, Bedmart, Prime Capital; 2009 Affiliate of the Year, Tom Heath, The Heath Team of Sunstreet Mortgage and Villa Maria Care Center. 

From ADRE: Legislative Changes, SB 1219-Real Estate Licensees
Click here to read a legistlative update from ADRE

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.

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.

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.

TAR Real Estate Expo – Space Still Available!
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, Cherry Landscape, The Heath Team of Sunstreet Mortgage, Prime Capital, Bedmart 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 July 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
Recycling’s great -- reusing is better
We're a society filled with environmental do-gooders. Most of us have picked up the habit of collecting piles of newspapers and lugging them out to the curb and filling our blue recycling bins with plastics and glass. Click here to read more!

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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:
$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.

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. Click this link for more information. 

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.

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

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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.

August 4 from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
flexmls Accelerated Class
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Becca Sykes Kofonow.

August 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
flexmls Listings Class
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Becca Sykes Kofonow.

August 4 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
flexmls Search Class
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Becca Sykes Kofonow.

August 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
flexmls Listings Class
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Becca Sykes Kofonow.

August 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Understanding Diversity
CE: 3 Fair Housing
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Dee Corona.

August 5 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
flexmls Search Class
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Becca Sykes Kofonow.

August 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
flexmls Accelerated Class
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Becca Sykes Kofonow.

August 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
flexmls Accelerated Class
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Becca Sykes Kofonow.

August 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
flexmls Listings Class
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Becca Sykes Kofonow.

August 11 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
flexmls Search Class
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Becca Sykes Kofonow.

August 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
flexmls Accelerated Class
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Becca Sykes Kofonow.

August 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
flexmls Search Class
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Becca Sykes Kofonow.

August 17 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
flexmls Accelerated Class
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Becca Sykes Kofonow.

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.

August 30-31 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
NAR Green Designation Course
CE: 3 Agency, 3 Disclosure, 6 General
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Dee Corona.

September 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
NAR Green Designation Elective
CE: 3 Disclosure, 3 General
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

Education Class: Residential Mortgage Lending for REALTORS®, 3 Hours CE
Presented by Joe Stroud, President of E.F. Edwards Financial. Join us Wednesday, August 4th at 12:00 PM in the Fidelity National Title Agency Classroom at 6640 N Oracle Rd # 120, Tucson, AZ, 85704. RSVP to Lisa Burns at 609-4999 or LiBurns@comcast.net. Click here for more information.

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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