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Weekly E-Update              August 5, 2008


TAR Healthcare Solutions Day is August 13!

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Announcements/Events

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Do you know about Protect Our Homes?  In November, make sure you vote Yes to protect our homes from double taxation! Just how much would a transfer tax be on your home or your clients homes? How will a transfer tax effect you?  Calculate your tax and get more information at www.protectourhomes.com! We have a speakers bureau who will speak at any service club, professional organizations, civic groups, etc.

Healthcare Solutions Day at TAR, Next Wednesday, August 13
Seeking out healthcare options? Join us for panel discussions, break-out sessions featuring different ins
urance providers offering various options to suit your needs and healthcare screenings including blood pressure checks. Stay tuned for more information (everyone is guaranteed to leave the program with real choices for healthcare regardless of current financial situation). Click here for more information.

E & O: Insurance Protection for Your Firm Class- Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 6!
Come join us next  Wednesday,  August 6 from 1pm to 4pm at TAR for an E & O: Insurance Protection for your Firm class. Lisa Robinson will be teaching this exciting class!
Get up to date information regarding risk and liability. 3 Real Estate Legal Issues CE credits. Click here to register online.

2008 Real Estate EXPO- Sign Up to Exhibit!
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® 2008 EXPO will be held on Thursday, September 18 from 10am-4pm at the TCC.
Education Courses being offered at the EXPO: Commish Meets the Code (8:30am-11:30) and Tech Saavy Real Estate Agent (9am- 12pm) see the Education section of the weekly for more information. 
2008 TAR EXPO EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR INFORMATION

Thank you to our Title Sponsor, RE/MAX.  Thank you to our Sponsors: Greg Smith & Associates, Countrywide Home Loans, Bank of America, Dakota Builders and  Tucson Newspapers.

Time is Running Out! Code of Ethics Training
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e are now halfway through the year with only 6 months left to complete your 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.

Seeking RESPA Committee Volunteers
We are seeking individuals who may be interested in serving on the RESPA Committee.  The RESPA Committee monitors and informs the REALTOR® Risk Committee of RESPA developments.  The Risk Committee is responsible for informing members of any and all risks that affect their business, which include RESPA issues.  Please contact Cheri at cheri@tucsonrealtors.org if you have questions or are interested in serving on the RESPA Committee.

Are You in the TAR Loop?
Stay informed! The Association recently began distributing the following reports: A Note from the CEO (bi-weekly), Committee Digest (monthly) and MLS Report (quarterly). To get on the distribution list for any of these reports, please send an email to Rick Hodges at rick@tucsonrealtors.org.

Computer Training Video and Tips on the TAR Website!
Andy Gordon, TAR's Computer Training Specialist, has added new tips and another video to the TAR website! Check out the following new tips: Ranking Reports and HTML Codes, and
the latest video: Creating a FEMA Floodplain. Check out the Computer Training Information page by visiting http://www.tucsonrealtors.org/traininfo.html.

Attend This Week's Marketing Session and Home Tour!
Join us Friday, August 8, for a tour of South/Extreme South Tucson!
Breakfast and networking begins at 8am with the session kicking off at 8:30am. Save the Date for Bring Your Broker to Tour Day on August 22 (Tour will be in Northwest Tucson). Click here for the tour schedule and for information on how to get your listing on a tour!

Call for Volunteers for the Property Management Committee
A new Property Management Committee is being formed and we are seeking interested volunteers.  The purpose of the Committee will be to: 1) educate membership on the standards of practice and competency reasonably expected in the property management discipline, 2) educate membership on the standards of care involved in property management and 3) make recommendations regarding the Rapattoni MLS system with respect to rentals.  Join us for our next scheduled meeting is August 27 from 10:00 - 12:00 at the Association office.  Should you have questions, please contact Cheri at 382-8772 or cheri@tucsonrealtors.org

Conference Center Events
(Events are not affiliated with the Tucson Association of REALTORS®)
HUD Training Class, August 26 Realty Executives Southern Arizona is proud to present a "FREE" HUD Training Class on contract writing and online bidding Tuesday Aug 26 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at Tucson Association of Realtors 2445 N. Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85716. Please RSVP: Liz Ellis 520-529-5158. Seating is limited so reserve your seat today!

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MLS Updates

TAR MLS Dues Billing Information
The $230 was due to MLS Thursday, July 31st, 2008 Important Dates:  $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!

Short Sale Work Flow Report
See the new educational tool from NAR's Risk Management Committee that is designed to provide an overview of a short sale transaction. Please note: The following link is to a member-only area of the site. Read more...
http://www.realtor.org/MemPolWeb.nsf/pages/shortsales?OpenDocument&WT.mc_t=LS061108&WT.mc_n=Legal

Lenders and sellers DO NOT dictate MLS Policy!
We are seeing more violations of MLS rules and a large portion of these are based upon requests made by the lender and/or seller. MLS rules are governed by the Board of Directors and all Participants are required to comply. This means that Lead Based Paint forms must be complete upon entering a listing, or the listing will be temporarily withdrawn until the form is completed. If a listing is under contract the status MUST change from Active, regardless of the seller’s wishes or the bank’s requests. If they wish to continue to receive offers, then the necessary provisions for Active CAPA need to be written into the agreement. If the seller does not want a Board approved keysafe on the property, then the listing must state Keysafe ‘No’. Short Sales and REO’s will probably be with us for awhile, and the MLS system is structured to accommodate these types of listings without breaking the rules. The best course of action is to notify the seller or institution of the rules that may be questioned early in the process. All violations will be submitted to the Standards Committee without exception.

San Carlos, Mexico Listings
We have added a link to the San Carlos, Mexico MLS public site to the Rapattoni MLS. Under ‘Links, Links and Documents’, you will find the link that will take you to the site. Please be aware that you must be licensed in the state of Sonora to practice real estate, and that these listings are not subject to the rules and regulations of the Tucson MLS. This is an excellent referral opportunity to better serve your clients interested in San Carlos. We are also working with Rocky Point to get a link to their listings as well.  In the near future, we will have the Active San Carlos listings available to search within Rapattoni, and the Tucson active listings will be available to San Carlos.

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Educational Opportunities

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! Click here to see a video on how to sign up for classes

Please Note: New Policy Regarding Computer Classes

Members attending the Rapattoni or Zipform classes for credit MUST register online.  Members who have not registered may attend the class (if seats are available) but will not receive credit. Confused about how to register for classes online?  Watch this instructional video. Contact Andy at 382-8784 for more information.

NEW! August 6 • 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
E & O: Insurance Protection for Your Firm/3 Real Estate Legal Issues CE Credits
Lisa Robinson will be teaching this exciting class!
Get up to date information regarding risk and liability. Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Dee Corona.

August 6 • 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.

August 7 • 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Know the Code: Code of Ethics Training/3 general CE credits

Conference Center
Understand and follow the Code of Ethics while you satisfy the NAR ethics training requirement. Click here to register online. For more information, contact Dee Corona.

August 8 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rapattoni MLS Level 2: Building Your Business/3 general CE credits

Computer Training Center
In this class we will learn ways to build your business with the help of MLS tools. Topics include Entering Contacts, Auto-Prospecting, Reverse Prospecting, Group and Task Management, and Client Portal. Click here to register online. For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

August 11 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Using ZipForm/3 general CE credits

Conference Center
Here's a great way to get started with this essential tool. In this workshop, learn how to use both the Online and Desktop versions of ZipForm. Topics include Getting Your Account or Program Online, Creating New Transactions, Templates, Editing Tools, and more! All students must have a ZipForm Online account. To create your free account, go to the AAR website at www.aaronline.com and click on the ZipForm link for step-by-step instructions. be sure to register for ZipForm ONLINE. Click here to register online. For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

August 14 • 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.

August 15 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rapattoni MLS Level 3: Fine Tuning Your Business

Computer Training Lab
3 general CE Credits
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.

August 18 • 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.
Microsoft Publisher

Computer Training Center
Supercharge your marketing by using Publisher to create flyers, brochures, business cards and more. Many REALTORS® frequently use this versatile program for creating marketing materials quickly and easily. Click here to register online. For more information, contact Andy Gordon.


August 19-20 • 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
GRI 203: The Agency Class

Conference Center
3 contract, 5 agency, 3 real estate legal issues and 3 disclosure CE hours
Learn the details of buyer/broker, seller/broker and dual agency arrangements and their related forms Click here to register online. For more information, contact Dee Corona.

WCR Sponsored Classes held at TAR:
August 25 •
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Agency Law/3 hrs C.E. credit: Agency Law
Would you represent a seller and LIST a house without a signed Listing Agreement?  Of course not!  Yet many agents represent a Buyer without a signed  Buyer-Broker Exclusive Employment Agreement.  On August 25, WCR will be sponsoring an Agency Law class from 9am  to 12pm held at TAR ( 3 hrs C.E. credit: Agency Law ).  The class cost is $10 paid at the door please RSVP to education@tucsonwcr.org .  Join us as we take a close look at the AAR Buyer-Broker agreement, and discover this important document. 

Classes Offered at TAR's 2008 EXPO
September 18 •
8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The Commish Meets the Code /3 Commissioner Standards CE Credits

This class fulfills the National Association of REALTORS® every 4-year block ethics requirement and offers 3 Commissioners Stardards CE upon completion of the class. The course is FREE for TAR members.
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Dee Corona.

September 18 •9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tech Savvy Real Estate Agent/3 CE Credits

Does technology hold you back from what you would like to achieve with your business? Come to this class and become a tech-savvy pro! We'll cover topics such as Managing Photos and Graphics, Setting Up a Professional Email System, Creating Better Flyers With Microsoft Word, and Using an Excel Database. This course is FREE for TAR members.

Arizona Association of REALTORS® Sponsored Classes/Events::
August 21-22• 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Seller Representative Specialist

This two day program focuses on providing the REALTOR® practitioner with the tools necessary to represent seller clients in a variety of formats. This course is held at the Arizona Association of REALTORS®, 255 E. Osborn,  in Phoenix. To sign up click here. Contact stacysantelli@aaronlien.com or 602-248-7787.

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! This is held at the Chaparral Suites Resort, Scottsdale. 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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Affiliate Corner

2008 Affiliate Sponsorship Program--Thanks to our Sponsors!
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Greg Smith & Associates and our Silver Sponsor,  Countrywide Home Loans M.J. McRee.
Become an Affiliate Sponsor! Click here to obtain the Sponsor Commitment Form. For more information, please contact Cheri.

ISC Corner

Women's Council of REALTORS® News

We are a network of successful REALTORS® empowering women to exercise their www.tucsonwcr.org You may also use our website to Join WCR!

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 ortoni.parrish@azmoves.com.

The Hearth News
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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Community Opportunities

RAPAC Fundraising
Making an investment  to the REALTORS® of Arizona Political Action Committee (RAPAC)!  It is the best investment you can make for your business! Investments go directly to help support pro-REALTOR® causes and candidates. Invest in RAPAC! 
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