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Announcements/Events

Click here for a list of upcoming events.

TAR Real Estate EXPO – Schedule of Events!
The Expo is the premier educational and networking event for REALTORS® in Southern Arizona. Sign up for our education class and be sure to check out our Networking Sports Lounge. Check out the full schedule at www.tucsonrealtors.org/expo.html.

Exhibitor Space Available at TAR’s Real Estate EXPO
Affiliates! Is your company signed up for the Expo? Members! Do you know of a company in town who would like to be in the Expo? Click here for Exhibitor and Sponsor Information. Event Coordinator: Laura Kruszewski, laura@tucsonrealtors.org or 382-8775.

TAR's 4th Annual Golf Fundraiser, EARLY BIRDIE SPECIAL TO 2008 SPONSORS
Sign up by September 1 and receive 10% off any Sponsorship.  Click here for sponsorship information.  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. For more information,
contact Christine Sanchez at 382-8776. 

New - Certified Aging in Place (CAPS) Course is now being offered August 26, 27 & 28th
A National Association of Home Builders designation, but also offered for anyone interested in learning about homes “aging in place.”
August 26th, 9am-5pm - Marketing & Communications Strategies for Aging & Accessibility, cost $175 for members.
August 27th, 9am-5pm - Design/ Build Solutions for Aging & Accessibility, cost $175 for members.
August 28th, 9am-5pm - Business Management for Building Professionals, cost $150 for members.
Click here for more information or contact Annalisa Moreno, Annalisa@tucsonrealtors.org or 382-8789 for further information & registration.

Save the Date - American Red Cross Blood Drive
Join us on September 4th from 9:00 – 2:00 at the Association office, click here for more information.
To learn about Donor Qualifications, click here.
To learn about "Helpful and Healthful Tips for AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DONORS", click here.
For a list of "Iron-rich Foods", click here.

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.

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.

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.

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 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. 

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.

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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MLS Updates

Re-List Fee Increase
The Withdrawn/Released Listings will now be billed at $30 each, effective  September 1, 2009.  This is an increase from the current price of $15 each.

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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Educational Opportunities

Visit TAR's Education/Training webpage, your one-stop shop for education and computer training! Click here to view our 2009 Educational Course Catalog

Confused about how to register for classes online?  Watch this instructional video.

Members: Please remember that you MUST register for classes online in order to receive credits for that class.

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.

August 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
New Member Education
3 general CE hours

Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Dee Corona.

August 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Computer Housekeeping: Files and Folders
Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

August 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Tech Savvy Real Estate Agent
3 general credits

Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

August 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch and Learn: Adobe Reader Tips and Tricks

Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

August 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mail Merge A-Z

Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

Click here to view our 2009 Educational Course Catalog

ISC Corner

The Hearth News

Certified Residential Specialists (CRS) News

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 contactShannon Smith at scsmith@fnf.com or visit the website at www.tucsonwcr.org. For a list of 2009 Business Resource Meetings, click here.

September 24: 26th Annual Dessert Auction
Join us at the Manning House on Thursday, September 24 at 5:00p.m. Tickets are $20 per person and  Sponsorships are available for $250 (includes 8 tickets).  Click here for more information.  If you would like to sign up for Dessert Donations, email Brenda Seeliger at Brenda.s.Seeliger@Chase.com or contact Christine Sterrett at (520)971-5947 or christine.sterrett@wellsfargo.com for tickets or becoming a Corporate Sponsor.

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Tucson Association of REALTORS® & Tucson Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, Inc.
2445 N. Tucson Blvd. Tucson, AZ 85716
Association Phone: 520-327-4218, MLS Phone: 520-795-1293, Fax: 520-322-6613
For more information about the Association, please visit our website at www.tucsonrealtors.org.