Realty Notes CCBR Volume No. XXIV Issue No. 7 July 31, 2009 August Presidential Message 6 MLS/Computer Committee Meeting, Board Office 8:30 AM 11 Board of Directors, 8:30 AM Board Office 13 Public Relations Committee Meeting, 9:00 - Board Office 14 Membership Committee Meeting 9:00 AM Board Board Leadership Nominations Invited September 3 MLS/Computer Committee Meeting, Board Office 8:30 AM 7 Labor Day-Board Office Closed 8 Board of Directors, 8:30 AM Board Office 10 RPAC Golf Scramble Peak n Peek 2:00 Shotgun Start 11 Membership Committee Meeting 9:00 AM Board 13 NYSAR Business Meetings 13-15 th Saratoga, NY 29 General Membership Voting Meeting Rowdy Rooster, Panama 8:30 AM Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don t mind, it doesn t matter.. ~~ Satchel Page CCBR WANTS YOU! The Nomination Committee, chaired by President, Rick McMahon, is looking for all who are interested in taking on a leadership position as a Director or Officer of the Chautauqua County Board of Realtors, Inc. Even if you are not interested yourself, perhaps you know someone you d like to recommend for a position. Service as a Director or Officer of this 330 member organization is a high responsibility and also a very rewarding experience. The Board of Directors is the top governing body with wide-ranging responsibilities from budgets to legislative policy, education programs, membership events and much, much more. Service as a Director is ideal for REALTORS who want to do something for the whole industry by making CCBR as effective as it can be. The Nominating Committee would like to hear from you in the very near future as early as right now. The election of Officers and Directors for the 2010 term will take place on September 29 th at the Rowdy Rooster in Panama. The Rowdy Rooster you say? Discover this best kept secret for breakfasts and lunches! It has a perfect private and spacious meeting room as well as the best food for the price around! (The Membership Committee is doing a great job in helping us discover new and exciting dining and meeting places in the County, don t you think?) Back to our topic at hand. The Board of Directors must have the nominations by August 10, in order to vote on the Slate of Officers for September. Call today if you re interested you ll be glad you did!
License Registration Numbers Too bad for Dexter Hinton of ERA VP Group! He didn t see his license registration number in last month s newsletter and missed out on $10.00 Don t forget to look for your license registration number in the newsletter each month. Call the board Office when you find it and receive $10.00 (ten dollars) in cash (if you call before the next newsletter comes out). If there is no registration number published and you are the first to call the Board Office you get the $10.00! addresses and preferences through REALTOR.org. Doing so automatically updates your e-mail addresses in NRDS, plus you can choose which NAR e-mail newsletters to receive. Here's how you can make your e-mail updates easily: 1) at REALTOR.org, click "My Account" near the top of the page, 2) log in using your REALTOR.org user name and password (prompts are available for those who aren t registered or can t remember their log-in info, or they can call Info Central, 800/874-6500), 3) click (30BR) on "view/update your e-mail address and subscriptions," and 4) update your preferred e-mail address and e-mail subscriptions. End by clicking "update preferences" to ensure changes are submitted. Lines tab. To change the size, scale, or rotation, click the Size tab. To change the position of the text box on the page, click the Position Tab. If you have other text Pepper & Crandall Co. Cattaraugus/Allegheny Counties REFERRALS WANTED! Your Full Service REALTOR 401 State St. Olean, NY 14760 (716) 372-7100 Mary Pepper, Broker August Birthdays 1 st Carol Erickson 13 th Carrie Blitz 2 nd Debra Schurman 15 th Michael Flowers 3 rd Mary Ford 16 th Ross Cali 4 th LuAnn Ellis 17 th Chris Olejniczak 5 th Diane Wronski 18 th Donna Breen 8 th Jennifer Liuzzo 18 th John Lipchik 8 th Bobbie Thompson 21 st Robert Penharlow 8 th Judy Porpiglia 21 st Dale Sandberg 9 th Rich Peterson 23 rd Marygrace Guarino 11 th Cindy Anderson 24 th Jerod Zahn 11 th John McCanna 25 th Lisa Matteson 11 th Kathy Barden 28 th Darlene Mendrick 12 th Roy Richardson 29 th Jeff Fellows 12 th Carrie Bielawski MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE The Membership Committee meeting was cancelled for July. Their next meeting will be August 14. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE The Public Relations Committee meeting was cancelled for July. Their next meeting will be August 13, 2009. Advertising Guidelines. Regulation 175.25a states that all advertisements placed by a Broker must make it clear that the advertiser is indeed a Broker (no blind ads). The ad also must include the Broker s telephone #. Once it does, salespersons names also may be included.
MLS/COMPUTER COMMITTEE REPORT The MLS/Computer Committees met on Thursday, June 2, 2009 Present were: Rick McMahon, MLS Chair; Donna Breen; Lory Anderson and Jan Murray, Executive Officer VORSTAR, SoftMLS Changes include (1) enable all Principal Brokers to access Firm Statistics for all offices - previously requested (2) allow maps to show on the short summary and public side 3) weather.com on Home Page 4) Average/Median reports expanded. Requested Changes still pending include (1) Save your search that agents use frequently so as not to have to reenter criteria each time (2) Clone a listing (3) email Agent when customer opts out of autoresponder. The Committee decided to move forward with the Average/Median Report upgrades. To help Appraisers and those Agents doing BPO s, they will enhance the system to A) Search by style B) Search within a particular price range and C) Select more than one Town, Style, and School District. Jan is also to check on progress of mapping - where a section can be selected. STANDARD RIDER A was discussed. Section B Closing Contingency is to be used only when there is an existing sales contract on Purchaser s Home. LETTER FROM FRED LARSON, ATTORNEY Bar Association reported that the Chautauqua Co. Health Dept. recommends a septic escrow of $8500. for a 3 bedroom house. To minimize the real estate closings that require a septic escrow to be held back it was recommended A) make sure the septic is tested BEFORE the Seller moves out 2) encourage Sellers to have the Health Dept check their system in the fall before snow covers the ground. THE NEXT MEETING will be held August 6, 2009 The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:15 AM. LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPORT With little movement by the state legislature to cap property tax increases, the primary focus of NYSAR's government relations team has been "playing defense," according to CCBR legislative chair, Randall J. Brown. He said the chaos in the state Senate has actually been a benefit to Realtors because many bills NYSAR opposes won't be enacted. A bill that would require real estate brokers to provide loan counseling disclosures to prospective home buyers died in the Assembly. The Legislature, thus far, has failed to agree on any increases in real estate transaction (mortgage recording and transfer) taxes. And the broker's "scope of practice" legislation that would have precluded many Realtors from practicing their profession across county lines will not be acted on this year. Brown offers some words of caution, however. "Because the legislature operates on a two-year cycle, all the bills out there will still be 'live' for any special sessions this year and during next year's regular session," he explained. "There are more anti-real estate and anti-realtor bills in the legislative hopper than there have been in a decade. We have to remain diligent." He urges all CCBR members to respond to NYSAR's call to action emails. "We can only succeed in protecting the real estate industry and the real estate profession if we put forth the effort to communicate with our legislators," he said. Apply for a NYSREEF Scholarship Every year the New York State Real Estate Education Foundation (NYSREEF) awards thousands of dollars worth of education scholarships to New York REALTORS who show interest in furthering their career in the real estate industry. Eligible REALTORS must have at least one year experience in real estate sales and/or related disciplines. In addition, applicants must be licensed, practicing and hold a primary REALTOR membership in New York State. Those interested in applying for a NYSREEF scholarship must fill out an application and attach a letter providing information about why this particular scholarship is needed, plans for use of the scholarship, how it will assist in career development and future goals relating to the use of the scholarship. Applicants should note that scholarships are not awarded based on financial need. Each applicant must include two letters of recommendation. One should be from a broker or manager of the firm for which the applicant works (if applicable) and the other from someone familiar with the applicant professionally. All applications must be postmarked by August 1, 2009 for consideration. Applications will be reviewed and awards will be announced by the NYSREEF Board of Directors by September 30, 2009. For an application and complete details, go to www.nysreef.org SAVE THE DATE!!! RPAC 9 HOLE GOLF SCRAMBLE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 TH PEAK N PEEK GOLF COURSE. More information coming soon
WESTERN NY SCHOOL OF REAL ESTATE (courses taken at the Board Office) 1. Fair Housing in New York 3½ hrs $35/$55 2. Green Building Certificate 7½ hrs $75/$95 3. Architectural Initiatives, Interior Decorating &...Historic Landmarks in New York State 22½ hrs...$159/$179 4. Home Inspection: Theory & Practices 22½ hrs...$159/$179 5. Keeping Out of Trouble: Understanding New York...Laws 22.5 hrs $159/$179 6. Real Estate Topics for the Decade 7½ hrs $75/$95 7. Mold, Lead & Radon in the Home 4¼ hrs $40/$60 8. Understanding Covenants & Surveys 3¾ hr $40/$60 9. Assessments, Taxes & Exemptions 3 hrs $30/$50 10. Wall Street vs. Main Street 22½ hrs. $159./$179 Call the Board Office - 484-9426 CompuTaught On Line Courses http://affiliate.careerwebschool.com/new-york/real-estate/618/ New York Home Page http://affiliate.careerwebschool.com/new-york/realestate/sales-pre-license/618/ NY Sales Qualifying 75 hour http://affiliate.careerwebschool.com/new-york/realestate/broker-pre-license/618/ Broker Qualifying http://affiliate.careerwebschool.com/new-york/realestate/remedial/618/ NY Remedial Gap Course http://affiliate.careerwebschool.com/new-york/realestatecontinuing-education/618/ NY CE WNY School of Real Estate Aug 18 NYS Salesperson Qualifying Course 75 Hr Aug 18-Oct 3 rd Tue, Wed eves $89. Aug 27 Home Inspection Licensing Program 140 Hr Aug 27-Nov 5 th 4:45-11 PM weekdays $2195. Aug 28 Fair Housing in NY 3½ Hr CE 9:30 1 PM $35. www.wnyschoolofrealestate.org 6 3 3-9 0 0 9 f o r i n f o. o r t o R e g i s t e r Cusack Real Estate & Sales Training Center NYS Qualifying Courses Aug 1 NYS Salespersons 30 Hour Gap Course 8/1,3,5,8,10 5:30 to 10:30 PM Sat 8:30-4:45 PM $249. Aug 4 R-6 Basic Appraisal Procedures 30 Hrs 8/4,6,11,13,18,20 5:30 10:30 PM $429. Aug 17 NYS Salespersons 75 Hour Qualifying Course (accelerated) 75 Hr 8/17,18,19,20,21,24,25,26,27,28 9:00 AM 5:00 PM $549. Aug 25 NYS Salespersons 30 Hour Gap Course (accelerated) 8/25,26,27,28 9-5 $249. Aug 25 R-7 Residential Market Analysis & Highest and Best Use 15 Hrs. 8/25,27,9/1 $229. NYS Continuing Education Classes Aug 4 Evaluating Green What Does it Mean? 3¾ Hr. CE 1-4:45 PM $40. Aug 5 Conveyance of Real Estate in NY 3¾ Hr CE 9:00-12:45 PM $40 Aug 14 Identifying Architectural Styles 7½ Hr CE 9:00 4:30 PM $75. Aug 22 Beyond the Basics: Rural Concerns 8:30 2:30 PM 6 Hr CE $75. Aug 31 Housing Patterns & Fair Housing Laws 1-4:45 PM 3¾ hr CE $40 www.virtualclassrooms.com Call 683-4080 for info. or to Register Manfred On-line Salesperson 75 Hr. Course On-Line 75 Hour Salesperson's Qualifying Course and the 30 Hour Gap Course. Study On-line and take the test at the Board Office. Go to: http://www.manfred.fastclass.com $ 425.00 Course (0585009) Alone $ 495.00 Course, Textbook and Review Book $ 200.00 Gap Course Questions? Email Manfred RE Learning Center: info@manfredrelc.com in subject line. with "75 hr Online Question" SUNY College at Fredonia Call 673-3177 for info or to Register JCC- Jamestown 665-5220 ext 2409 For Info. or to Register JCC- North County 366-2255 For Info. or to Register