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Weekly E-Update
August 4, 2009
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Announcements/Events
MLS Updates
Educational Opportunities
ISC Corner
Contact Us
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The Tucson Association of REALTORS® Endorse Candidates in the City of Tucson
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® Candidate and Ballot Measure Task Force announce the endorsements for
Ben Buehler-Garcia,
Shaun Mc Clusky and
Steve Kozachik.
Click here to read more.
How does the Tucson Association of REALTORS® Endorse Candidates?
Click here to read the letter from Laura Mance.
YES on Proposition 200, Public Safety First update
Click here to read the letter from Bill Arnold.
Special Event in Support of Steve Kozachik, Candidate for City Council
Billy Mordka, your 2008 REALTOR® of the Year, invites you to join him in supporting Steve Kozachik for Tucson City Council. The event will be held on August 6th at McMahon's Steakhouse.
Click Here to learn more.
Summer isn’t over just yet!
As a valued member, we would like to
extend a 15%
“SUMMER
SAVINGS” discount on any
online continuing education course in the month of August.
Visit our
approved course catalog:
http://tucsonrealtors.theceshop.com
To save 15%, enter promotional code: SPLASH
IT’S EASY!
This promotion is for a limited time offer, enroll today!
Fannie Mae Questions
Contact Fannie Mae’s Resource Center at 1-800-732-6643 with questions or concerns about anything related to Fannie Mae.
Fannie Mae Real Estate News Updates
Fannie Mae has introduced "Real Estate News" to help real estate professionals stay updated by e-mail on new policies, products, and other topics important to their business. To keep up with important news and information on Fannie Mae REO, short sales, local events, policy announcements, and more, please sign up by going to
www.homepath.com and clicking on the “Real Estate Professionals” tab.
HELP Stuff the Bus for TUSD!
The Tucson Association of
REALTORS® is hosting a school supplies drive for
TUSD. Drop off your donation to our office at 2445
N. Tucson Blvd. now through August 7. You can also
bring your donations and “Stuff the Bus” on August 8
from noon to 4pm at Walgreens, 4685 E. Grant Rd. For
more information and a list of supplies needed,
click here or contact Laura Kruszewski at
Laura@tucsonrealtors.org or 382-8775.
TAR MLS Fees Billing Information
Fees are non-refundable and cannot be paid in installments.
Fees can always be paid online at
www.tucsonrealtors.org with a major credit card. Click here for instructions on how to pay your MLS
Fees Online!
Important Dates to Remember:
August 6, 2009: $75 Late Fee Assessed – note that the late fee went from $45 to $75 this year;
August 16, 2009: Suspension of MLS Participation for Non-Payment;
August 26, 2009:
Termination of MLS Participation for Non-Payment
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.
Your Way Home AZ Program – August 13th 1:00pm- 2:30pm
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING visits TAR on August 13th for a discussion on NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM
The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) was established for the purpose of stabilizing communities that have suffered from foreclosures and abandonment. Through the purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed and abandoned homes and residential properties, the goal of the program is being realized.
As part of the neighborhood stabilization program, the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) has $20 million available for purchase assistance to qualified homebuyers purchasing an eligible foreclosed home. ADOH will offer
22% of the sales price as down payment assistance in the form of a deferred second mortgage loan. This loan has no interest, no payments, and is forgiven in 5, 10, or 15 years depending on the loan amount. This program does NOT have a first-time buyer requirement but it does have income restrictions as well as other requirements that must be met.
Reginald Givens, NSP Coordinator for ADOH, will be speaking about the program details on Thursday, August 13 1:00pm – 2:30pm.
Click here
to sign up today.
RMP Habitability Standards & Maintenance
Tucson and Phoenix/Northern Arizona Chapters of NARPM and the TAR Property Management Committee present RMP Habitability Standards and Maintenance
Class on Friday, September 18 from 9 am to 5pm.
Course materials will cover specific information
from the uniform Housing Code concerning basic
habitability standards that govern local codes,
policies of insurance companies, and our own
Standards of Professionalism.
Click here for more information and the
registration form or contact
Lou Kahn at 520-299-2100.
Chief Executive Officer Search Update
Our Membership has inquired about the status of hiring an Association/MLS Chief Executive Officer. The CEO Search Committee is reviewing the CEO Job Description and will begin actively searching for a CEO replacement late 3rd quarter/early 4th quarter 2009.
Call for Volunteers
The Association Board of Directors approved the creation of an Advertising Advisory Task Force. The Task Force will assist in developing educational programs and making recommendations to existing educational programs that will better inform and educate membership of current legal and ethical requirements in the advertisement of real estate, personal promotion and in the proper use of the Membership Trademark. Please contact Cheri at
cheri@tucsonrealtors.org or 382-8772 if you would like more information and/or are interested in serving your Association on this Task Force.
Check Out the Tucson REALTOR® Magazine July/August Issue
In the July/August online issue of the Tucson REALTOR®, learn how to "Humanize Your Listings with Social Media," check out photos from TAR's most recent events and more.
Click here to read the Magazine! 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.
Save the Date
American Red Cross Blood Drive, September 4th from 9:00 – 2:00 at the Association office.
TAR Expo
We invite you to participate in the Tucson Association of REALTORS® 2009 Expo, "Sports Edition." The Expo is the premier educational and networking event for REALTORS® in Southern Arizona.
Exhibitor and Sponsor Information. Contact
Laura at 382-8775 for more information.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Affiliate Sponsors, Nova Home Loans and Prime Capital
Gold Sponsors, Bank of America Home Loans and Tucson Newspapers
Copper Sponsors, Bank of Arizona
Mortgage and Elastek
Save the Date!
TAR's 4th Annual Golf Fundraiser, October 23
We need your support to make the Tucson Association of
REALTORS® 4th Annual Golf Fundraiser a success! Proceeds
will benefit Habitat for Humanity Tucson, and will support
their work in creating affordable housing for those in need
in our community. The fundraiser will take place on October
23 at Arizona National Golf Club. We need golfers and
sponsors to support this event - we are counting on you!
Click here
for more information or contact
Christine
Sanchez at 382-8776.
Marketing Sessions and Home Tours Join us!
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!
Southeast Arizona 2009 MLS Tour Schedule
Click here for more information.
Click here for Industry Events of Interest and
Community Opportunities.
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Re-List Fee Increase
Effective September 1, the fee for withdraw/relisted listings will go from $15 to $30, per the MLS Board of Directors.
Tool For Appraisers!
Tucson MLS now offers DataMaster, a software tool designed for appraisers. Attend one of the info sessions to learn more. See below for details.
Attention Tucson Appraisers ...You asked for it, we've responded!!!
DataMaster in association with Tucson Association of REALTORS® (TAR MLS) is now available!
DataMaster is now available to import your subject, comparable, and 1004MC data into your appraisal report with a few easy clicks!! This will significantly reduce re-typing your data, and it cross checks against Public Records.
We will be having free training sessions so you can see how the program works and the time you can save by using DataMaster. There will be four training sessions. Choose the one that fits into your schedule!
When: Wednesday Aug 5
8am-10am
10am-12pm
Where: Tucson Association of REALTORS®
2445 N. Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
Click here to RSVP or call Teresa at 801-547-9700
We look forward to seeing you!
For more information visit our website at
www.datamasterusa.com
Ibox Price Increase
Effective 8/1/09, the ibox price will increase by $3.51.
The total cost for an ibox with tax will be $105.00 versus $101.21. The price increase is the result
of an increase in shipping costs.
Update Your Listing Status!
Per MLS rules, you are required to report a status change to your listing within 2 business days of the change. Failure to do so may result in a $250.00 fine.
It is very important that statuses are correct to ensure that statistics are accurate and timely, and also to aid you in conducting business. No one wants to show an eager client a property, only to find out it is already sold!
Access To Arizona Foreclosure Information!
MLS has entered into an agreement with RealtyTrac that will allow Tucson MLS members to access foreclosure information for the state of Arizona for a discounted rate of only $19.95 per month. 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 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 2009 Educational Course Catalog
Members: Please remember that you MUST register for classes
online in order to receive credits for that
class.
August 6-7 from 8: a.m. to 5 p.m.
GRI 101: Selling and Marketing Strategies
11-general/3-disclosure
Click
here
to register online. For more information, contact
Dee Corona.
August 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rapattoni MLS Level 1: MLS Orientation
3 general CE credits
Click
here
to register online. For more information, contact
Andy
Gordon.
August 10 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Courthouse Retrieval System
3 Legal Issues
Click
here
to register online. For more information, contact
Andy
Gordon.
August 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch and Learn: Backing Up Your Computer
Click here
to register online. For more information, contact
Andy
Gordon.
August 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rapattoni MLS Level 2: Building Your Business
3 general CE credits
Click
here
to register online. For more information, contact
Andy
Gordon.
August 17 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
ZipForm Intermediate
Click
here
to register online. For more information, contact
Andy
Gordon.
August 18-19 from 8: a.m. to 5 p.m.
GRI 308: Safe Real Estate
5-comm, 3-real estate legal, 3-disclosure and 3-agency law CE credits
Click
here
to register online. For more information, contact
Dee Corona.
August 19 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rapattoni MLS Level 1: MLS Orientation
3 general CE credits
Click
here
to register online. For more information, contact
Andy
Gordon.
August 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rapattoni MLS Level 3: Fine Tuning Your Business
3 general CE credits
Click
here
to register online. For more information, contact
Andy
Gordon.
Click here to view our 2009 Educational Course Catalog
The Hearth News
Certified Residential Specialists (CRS) News
Back to School Shopping
It's that time of the year again...Back to School
Shopping! Immediate need for cash donations to provide back to school clothes for children
living in Hearth's facilities. Donations are being
accepted online at
www.ArizonaCRS.com or call 520-299-6787 or
866-440-9804.
Click here for more information.
Women's Council of
REALTORS® (WCR) News
September 10: Business Resource Meeting
Join us at the Manning House from 11:30a.m.-1:00p.m. The meeting is open to everyone to visit and is a great source for networking. RSVP by Friday,
September 4. Please contact
Shannon Smith at
scsmith@fnf.com or visit the website at
www.tucsonwcr.org. For a list of 2009 Business Resource Meetings,
click here.
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