Weekly E-Update            August 31, 2010

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Labor Day Hours
The Tucson Association of REALTORS®/MLS will be closed on Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day.

Town Hall:  Cancelled
The Town Hall scheduled for September 13 has been cancelled.

NEW Installation & Awards Banquet – 11/19/10
Join Jill Knox as she is installed as 2011 Tucson Association of REALTORS® President. We’ll also recognize the incoming and outgoing Board of Directors for TAR and TAR/MLS and distribute awards honoring the REALTOR® and Affiliate of the Year, Rookie of the Year and more. The theme for 2011 is “Get Connected with Your Association.” Click here to register. Click here for sponsorship information.

**LAST CHANCE** Educating Your Clients With Video Transaction Guides with Course Creators!
THIS Thursday, September 2, 2010 9:00am-12:00pm. 3 hrs Legal CE
“A Cutting Edge Way to Guide Your Client Through a Transaction!” Save time! No more repetitive explanations. Your clients are watching thousands of videos a month. Why aren’t they yours? Find out how you can explain various parts of the transaction to your clients using the magic of video. No expensive equipment or software to buy. The tools are at your fingertips. This is where our industry is going. This is your chance to get ahead of the curve and deliver state of the art service to your clients. Get command of your future in a class that will help you become more efficient. For more information, click here.

NEW Listen to President Bob Herd on the Radio!
President Bob herd will be on NAR’s Real Estate Today radio show on 104.1 FM, September 12 at 10:25 am.

NEW Now What? Housing...Just the Facts" Panel
Join us for a FREE Community Event on Thursday, September 30 from 6-8pm at Quincie Douglas Library, 1585 E 36th St.  Click here for more information.  If you have any questions, contact Christine at 520 382 8776 or christine@tucsonrealtors.org. 

**SPECIAL SEMINAR at EXPO** Create Extreme Superhero Customer Satisfaction with National Speaker Amy Chorew! Thursday, September 16th 9:00-12:00, located at the TCC
Create a personalized strategy to bring the full resources of the Internet to the benefit of your clients and customers. Learn how to leverage the massive database of the Web and deliver valuable information cheaper and faster than ever before!" You will be able to identify buyer/seller characteristics in today's market and better meet their needs by marketing to them using the technology they prefer. We explore blogs, email and video as opportunities to reach and build community with today's consumers. For more information, click here.

**EXTENDED** Education Renewathon Cruise - Registration Deadline has been extended to October 1st, 2010! You still have time to sign up!
Need a vacation? Need to fulfill your CE hours? Why not do both at the same time? Join us for the 2011 Renewathon Education Cruise May 01-08, 2011 7-day Mexican Rivera: Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta & Cabo San Lucas. Register today, cabins are limited! For more information click here or contact Annalisa Moreno at Annalisa@tucsonrealtors.org or 382-8789. Your floating classroom awaits you!

The Superheroes Have Arrived...The TAR EXPO is Almost Here!
The Real Estate EXPO, the ultimate educational and networking event is coming your way on September 16 from 10am to 4pm at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Ave. The event is FREE and so is parking! We are offering a FREE seminar with a national speaker as well as a a day filled with exhibitors who want to meet with you. Visit with a variety of companies within the real estate industry, all under one roof! For a list of exhibitors and full event information, visit the Expo website.

TAR's 5th Annual Golf Fundraiser benefiting Habitat for Humanity
Join us on Friday, October 22 at the Arizona National Golf Club for annual Golf Fundraiser. Click here to register. For more information, contact Christine Sanchez at 382-8776 or go to www.tucsonrealtors.org/golf.html. THANK YOU to our Sponsors:  Platinum Sponsor, Stewart Title & Trust of Tucson; Gold Sponsor, Nova Home Loans; Silver Sponsor, Fairway Independent Mortgage

Schedule Your Appointment Today, American Red Cross Blood Drive
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, September 13 from 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. To schedule your appointment, or for more information, contact Dannetta at 382-8790 or American Red Cross at 230-7295 or log on to www.redcrossblood.org Sponsor code: Tucsonrealtors

Save the Date! TAR Membership Mixer, October 14
Join us from 4pm to 7pm at the Old Pueblo Grille, 60 North Alvernon Way for mixing and mingling with your fellow members. Enjoy savory appetizers and drinks (cash bar). RSVP by October 7 to laura@tucsonrealtors.org.

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.

The Tucson Association of REALTORS® is now a Partner of REALTORS® Federal Credit Union!
REALTORS® FCU offers customized products & services to meet the unique financial and cash flow needs of REALTORS®. You deserve the freedom to manage your finances when and where you want to. With convenient and secure 24-hour access online, our virtual branch delivers is always open and ready to serve its members. myBranch online services are supported by a 24-hour Member Care call center. Visit www.REALTORSFCU.ORG to learn more and join online! Don’t forget to enter promo code AZTU22 to give Tucson Association of REALTORS® credit for the referral!

Where Is Your Heart?
What organizations do you volunteer for in Tucson and why? Email it to laura@tucsonrealtors.org.

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
Get the Scoop on Solar Power!!
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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:
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.

Ekey for iPhone!
We now have the iPhone adapter for Supra Ekey in stock! Cost is $59.00. If you come in to the Association to purchase or set up your adapter, please make sure you know your iTunes password.

Other Important Information:
• eKEY for iPhone Product Page - An overview of the eKEY for iPhone application and how it integrates with the Supra eKEY Adapter.
• eKEY for iPhone Quick Start Guide: This PDF document provides an overview of eKEY for iPhone and a great summary of how the solution works.
• eKEY for iPhone User Guide: a detailed overview of the features and how to use eKEY for iPhone.
• eKEY for iPhone download page (on the Apple App Store): visit this page from your iPhone or computer to download the eKEY for iPhone App.

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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