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Announcements/Events

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TAR MLS Fees Billing Information
Fees are non-refundable and cannot be paid in installments.
Important Date to Remember:
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. 

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. 

American Red Cross Blood Drive
Join us on September 4th from 9:00 – 2:00 at the Association office, click here for more information. Contact Cheri at cheri@tucsonrealtors.org to add your name, phone number and time preference to the donor list. Thank you in advance for your participation!
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.

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. Thank you to our Sponsors! Affiliate Sponsors, Nova Home Loans and Prime Capital, Gold Sponsors, Bank of America Home Loans, Rapattoni Corporation and  Tucson Newspapers and our Copper Sponsors, Bank of Arizona Mortgage and Elastek.

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.

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.

**New** Upcoming Class- Romancing Financing (4 hours CE) with Tom Richey
October 6th, 2009 from 8:00 am-12:00 pm. Continental breakfast provided. Be sure to reserve this date on your calendar now! Ask any builder or sales manager –they’ll tell you that the biggest problem with home selling is simple…salespeople cannot, or do not, close sales with financing! Romancing Financing participants will learn how to guide homebuyers to a comfortable final decision – a decision based on how much home one can buy for how little each month. Click here for more information or click here to register.

**New** NAR’s GREEN Designation now at TAR!!!
Interested in earning your NAR’s GREEN designation? Want to pay less than normal? TAR is now offering the NAR’s GREEN designation at a discounted price to all of our members on October 7th, 8th & 9th! Earn the green real estate designation created just for you! This two-day course gives students a broad understanding of green real estate principles--from the concepts of sustainability, New Urbanism, and smart growth to the application of industry ratings and evaluation standards in real estate. As a practical resource, this course shows real estate professionals how to explain to consumers what makes a home, building, or property green, how to list and market green properties while fulfilling ones legal and professional obligations, and how to implement green practices on the road and in the office. (CE Hours: 3 Agency, 6 Disclosure & 9 General) Click here for more information! Sign up today!

RSVP Today! Oktoberfest Member MIXER
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® would like to take an opportunity to thank you, our valued members! Join us on Thursday, October 15 from 4pm to 7pm at TAR, 2445 N. Tucson Blvd. Enjoy music, fun, food and drinks (cash bar) while you mingle with your fellow members! Click here for more information.  Please RSVP by October 12 to Christine at 382-8776 or christine@tucsonrealtors.org.

TAR Annual Dues Billing is Going Paperless!
What this means for you: Expect an email from TAR on November 23rd, alerting you that your TAR Dues invoice is available for payment. A variety of payment options will still be available. In November 2009, Remember to Go Online!

Please join U.S. Senator John McCain, Major General Hoyt S. Vandenberg Jr. U.S.A.F. (Ret.), and Jim Click for an evening to remember honoring the Veterans of WW II
What: Tribute to WWII Veterans
BBQ- music and entertainment from the 40’s, Air Museum Tours, and a program designed to pay tribute the “The Greatest Generation”

Where: Pima Air and Space Museum- Tucson
When: Saturday, October 10, 2009 starts at 4:30 pm
Cost: $35 per person
There will be no charge for WWII Veterans. If you would like to register a WWII Veteran please contact Teresa at teresa@tucsonrealtors.org

Contact:
(520) 360-8456

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 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.

August 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Word Publishing

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

September 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Windows for Novices
Click here to register online.  For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

September 3 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.

September 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch and Learn: Turbo Charge Windows with Shortcuts

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

September 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rapattoni MLS Level 2: Build 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

ISC Corner

The Hearth News

Hearth Foundation/CRS booth at the 2009 Real Estate Expo
Come and visit the Hearth Foundation/CRS booth at the 2009 Real Estate Expo. This year, we are launching our youth program with a project called "Faces of the Hearth". We will be having a photographer take photos to create a record of some of the wonderful people that are a part of the Hearth Foundation.
This is just one project that we are working on this year with our local youth. Please let me know if you have a youth that would like to donate time to the Hearth.
Contact Cari Pinc at 891-7308 or CPinc@PeoplesMortgage.net for more information.

Certified Residential Specialists (CRS) News

CRS201 "Listing Strategies"
Arizona CRS and West Maricopa County Regional AOR present CRS201 "Listing Strategies" on Thursday October 15, 2009 from 8:30am – 5:00pm. Click here for more information or to register online, click here.

Women's Council of REALTORS® (WCR) News

Women’s Council of REALTORS® is looking for future leaders
WCR a network of successful REALTORS® empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Through our influence as successful business professionals, women will effect positive change in the profession and in the broader community. Please contact Betty Davis at 520-245-9960 or betty@bettydavis.us .

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.

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.