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Weekly E-Update             September 2, 2008


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Announcements/Events

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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.

Want a Free Lunch at the 2008 EXPO?
Mark your calendars - the 2008 EXPO on September 18th is just around the corner! Registration is open for our FREE morning classes, Commish Meets the Code (8:30am-11:30) and Tech Saavy Real Estate Agent (9am- 12pm). Register now for a class!  Registered attendees for either of these classes get a voucher for a free boxed lunch in the exhibit hall. Also at 2pm, Tim Prouty and Pat Patton will be back to give their popular real estate forecast (no registration required).

Last Call for EXPO Booths! 
It's not too late to reserve your exhibitor booth - several booths are still available but they are selling fast! Click here for more information about exhibit booths or contact Laura at 382-8775. Thank you to our Title Sponsor, RE/MAX.  Thank you to our Sponsors: Greg Smith & Associates, Countrywide Home Loans ,Rapattoni, Bank of America, Dakota Builders and Tucson Newspapers.

Time is Running Out! Code of Ethics Training
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e are more than halfway through the year with only 5 months left to complete your Code of Ethics training! REALTORS® are required to complete Code of Ethics training by December 31, 2008. Register online. , time is ticking! Class dates and times. For more information, please contact Dee Corona.

Volunteers Needed: Habitat for Humanity Building Freedom Day, September 11
Tucson Association of REALTORS® is partnering with Habitat for Humanity Tucson on Building Freedom Day, September 11.  There is limited space available, if you would like to participate, contact Christine Sanchez at 382-8776 or christine@tucsonrealtors.org.  For more information go to http://www.habitattucson.org/cms/page.aspx?pageid=84.

Reception for Congressman Raul Grijalva, September 4
Please Join FPC and President Elect, Lisa Suarez,  Association President, Tom Sloyan,  Vice President, Bob Herd , NAR First Vice President, Vicki Cox Golder , CEO, Rick Hodges and REALTOR® Susan Ong at a reception for Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva Thursday, September 4, 2008 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Tucson Association of REALTORS®, 2445 N. Tucson Blvd. For more information, click here.

Historic Home Tour THIS Friday, September 5
Bring your broker and join us for a special Historic Tour!  Breakfast and networking begins at 8am with the marketing session kicking off at 8:30am with the tour to follow.

Risky Business Class, September 10
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® is hosting a Risky Business Class on September 10 at 1pm! Upon completion of this class, the participant will have a better understanding of many of the issues involved in a transaction, and how to avoid putting their client and themselves at risk. Examples and case studies are taken from the TAR Risk Committee published tips, and the AAR hotline.
Click here to register online. For more information, contact Annalisa Moreno.

TAR Offers Group Rates for Umbrella Insurance, Meeting on September 12
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® is offering special group rates for personal liability insurance (aka umbrella insurance) coverage up to $50 million.  The policy would be for your personal liability exposure but would extend to your automobile when you are transporting clients and errors and omissions when you serve on not-for-profit boards.  The coverage is discounted, on average,  30% off what is available to individual policy holders.  There also additional coverage benefits included in the plan.  There will be a meeting to discuss the policy and answer questions on Friday, September 12 at 11:00 a.m. in the conference center. Click here for a description of the plan.  This is the first of what will hopefully be many products offered at group prices to our members.

Fall Member MIXER- Save the Date, October 23
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® would like to take an opportunity to thank you, our valued members! Join us on Thursday, October 23 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! Please RSVP by October 20 to Cheri Meadows at cheri@tucsonrealtors.org or 382-8772.

Sign Up Now for TAR's 3rd Annual Golf Fundraiser, October 24
We need your support to make the Tucson Association of REALTORS® 3rd 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 24 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.

Tucson Association of REALTORS® Shootout - Get Involved!
The Tucson Association of REALTORS® is title sponsor
for the annual Soccer Shootout, presented by Fort Lowell Soccer Club. The event will be held January 16-18. The sponsorship presents many opportunities for you as a member of TAR.  Advertise in the Shootout program, just call Pat or Gina at 745-9905 or Eileen at
529-1493 for full details. Put your name in the spotlight on one of the Shootout fields!  Contact Curt Cannon at curt@azselect.com for full information. Volunteer opportunities are also available the day of the event, contact Christine Sanchez  to get your name on the list!

Nationally renowned “Mastering Real Estate Marketing and Technology Workshop”, September 25
Learn why top producing agents across America are hailing the Workshop as “The best real estate seminar they’ve ever attended.” Max Pigman, National Speaker and Vice-President of REALTOR.com® will condense a lifetime of no nonsense, high impact real estate knowledge into one of the most valuable 3 hours of your real estate career for FREE. This workshop takes place on Thursday, September 25 from 9am to 1pm at La Paloma. Click here for more information. (This class is sponsored by www.realtor.com)

Tucson Regional Town Hall Meetings
Activities in support of the Tucson Regional Town Hall are ramping up. Your help is needed to sustain the effort and continue our string of successes. Two Community Conversations are set and another is being planned. The first Community Conversation on the calendar is: The “Community Conversation on K-12” on October 1 at TCC. Click here for your invitation. Lastly, you’re also invited to attend the Tucson Regional Town Hall meeting on September 9 at 8 am at the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, 4400 E Broadway Blvd # 307, RSVP to Debbie at 327-7619.

False Email Alert
Please be advised if you receive an email from someone by the name of Morgan Hill stating that he is "contacting members of the Tucson Association of Realtors team to help reduce their cost of healthcare coverage" this is in no way authorized by the Tucson Association of REALTORS®. 

Risk Tip of the Week: Fixing an Affidavit of Affixture
Lender-owned manufactured home is being sold.  After the bank foreclosed and repossessed the property it was discovered that escrow officer had failed to properly record an Affidavit of Affixture with the county recorder’s office.  The file was misplaced that held copies of the Title and Affidavit of Affixture. Unable to locate the original Title to the manufactured home in order to procure a new Affidavit of Affixture, the title company attempted to contact the manufactured home dealer to acquire a copy of the original title.  Unfortunately the dealership was out of business after filing for bankruptcy.  Full Article This risk reduction tip provided by TAR is a general statement intended to raise important issues relevant to risk reduction. This tip is not intended to be legal advice. It should not be a substitute for advice of professional counsel or the assistance provided by an agent's Designated Broker. Check out the Risk Tip Library!

Arizona CRS Breakfast - All Invited
Join the Arizona CRS on September 17 at 8:30 at Skyline Countryclub with guest speaker Felipe Garcia (Vice President of Community Affairs and Mexico Marketing for the MCTVB). Hear about what is happening with "in-bound" visitors, conventions and meeting planners, what they say about our city  and where they come from. RSVP to 299-6787 to the Arizona CRS Chapter by Tuesday, September 16 (by noon). The cost is $25 (this is not a TAR sponsored event).

SAMLA and MGIC Designs for Learning Power Workshops
Get more out of your career with designs for learning from SAMLA and MGIC. Come to this workshop and learn about self-employed borrower and commissioned income tax analysis and the art of evaluating the appraisal. The workshop is being held on September 23 at 8:30 a.m. at Tucson Country Club.  Click here for more information (this workshop is not sponsored by TAR).

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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.  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

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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 view our 2008 Educational Course Catalog

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

September 4 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Know the Code: Code of Ethics Training/3 general CE credits

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.

September 8• 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Windows for Novices

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.

NEW! September 10• 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Risky Business Class

The Tucson Association of REALTORS® is hosting a Risky Business Class on September 10 at 1pm! Upon completion of this class, the participant will have a better understanding of many of the issues involved in a transaction, and how to avoid putting their client and themselves at risk. Examples and case studies are taken from the TAR Risk Committee published tips, and the AAR hotline. Click here to register online. For more information, contact Annalisa Moreno.

September 10 • 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lunch & Learn: using Outlook Journal and Rules

Here’s two useful features in Outlook to help you keep track of clients and organize your emails. Using the Journal allows you to keep track of emails, activities, documents, and more. You can also track billable hours for each client. The Rules Wizard allows you to create specific rules to help organize incoming emails. Any version of Outlook. Bring a lunch and stop by! Click here to register online. For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

September 11 • 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.

September 12 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Rapattoni MLS Level 1: Starting Your Business

Computer Training Center/3 general CE credits
Get started with Rapattoni MLS! This is the first of three classes designed to teach you how to best use the MLS system. In this three-hour class, we will explore topics that include Designing Standard Searches, Creating Reports, and Entering Listings. Click here to register online. For more information, contact Andy Gordon.

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

WCR Sponsored Classes held at TAR:
September 51:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Identity Theft Prevention and Response/3 hrs General C.E. Credit
The class will provide you knowledge and resources to prevent and respond to ID theft, also highlight steps necessary for a victim to take in order to correct.  The obligations of the various parties such as creditors, credit bureaus, and law enforcement are explained.  Attendees will be able to explain to clients how to combat the challenging nature of identity theft.  With the nature of our business  we all need this information.  RSVP to education@tucsonwcr.org.

Arizona Association of REALTORS® Sponsored Classes/Events
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 potential as entrepreneurs and industry leaders. Visit our website at www.tucsonwcr.org You may also use our website to Join WCR!

September 24: 25th Annual Desert Auction!
Rural Metro Firefighters
will be on hand to cool of the 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.  Click here for more information. Contact Toni Parrish, Chairperson, at 520-275-7546 or toni.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

The Tucson Foothills Rotary Club Fundraiser 
The Tucson Foothills Rotary Club  is presenting "A Flavor of Tequila" on September 19th, Friday, 6:30 at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center, 1288 W. River Road.  The fundraiser will benefit New Beginnings for Women and Children, LifeDonor USA Organ Donor Advocacy and Seri Indian Projects.  Heavy hors d'oeuvres will include chilled shrimp prepared by Pastiche Modern Eatery and Tequila flavored dips. Samplings of various Tequila brands. Entertainment, prizes and a special auction of experiences including a flight simulator ride, Police helicopter ride, weekend get-a-ways and more.  Tickets are $35.00. Special Early Bird offer of purchasing 3 tickets with fourth free.  Contact: Jay McCall, 887-7847 or Tea Honkanen, 360-3937.

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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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
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