SANTA CRUZ BOARD OF REALTORS® NEWSLETTER
MAY ISSUE
FAIR HOUSING DECLARATION
I agree to:
Provide equal professional service without regard to the race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin of any prospective client, customer or the resident of any community.
Keep informed about fair housing law and practices, improving my clients' and customers' opportunities and my business.
Develop advertising that indicates that everyone is welcome and no one is excluded, expanding my clients' and customers' opportunities to see, buy or lease property.
Inform my clients and customers about their rights and responsibilities under the fair housing laws by providing brochures and other information.
Document my efforts to provide professional service which will assist me in becoming a more responsive and successful REALTOR®.
Refuse to tolerate non-compliance.
Learn about those who are different than I am and celebrate those differences.
Develop and implement fair housing practices for my firm to carry out the spirit of this declaration.
Take a positive approach to fair housing practices and aspire to follow the spirit of the law.
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Help!! I need your involvement! We are going to have our 2nd Fundraising Committee meeting on May 7th, 9:00 am. @ the Board Office. We had a very poor attendance at our first meeting and need more participation from our REALTOR® members. We are currently working on our 12th annual Golf Tournament that will take place @ Kino Springs on Oct. 4th. We are doing this to raise money for our community, which shows the public we do care and get involved, which in turns promotes the REALTOR® name. Look forward to seeing you there. Bring ideas & energy!
FYI
The Arizona Department of Real Estate Law Book states:
R4-28-502. Advertising by a Licensee:
F. A licensee who advertises property that is the subject of another person’s real estate employment agreement shall display the name of the listing broker in a clear and prominent manner.
L. The use of an electronic medium, such as the Internet or website technology, that targets residents of this state with the offering of a property interest or real estate brokerage services pertaining to property located in this state constitutes the dissemination of advertising as defined in A.R.S. § 32-2101(2)
TALKING POINTS
Beginner Paragon class will be offered on Wednesday, May 21 at 10 AM at the Board Office. Learn how to register your lockboxes and check on your showing activity, a SUPRA class will be held on Wednesday, May 21 at 11:15 AM. Cost is FREE!
AAR Education Outreach and the Santa Cruz County Board of REALTORS® presents……..
Two continuing education classes on:
DATE: Tuesday, June 3, 2008
INSTRUCTOR: David Compton
AGENCY LAW- “Representing your Buyer Effectively”
TIME: 9 AM to 12 NOON
PLACE: Board Office
REAL ESTATE LEGAL ISSUES- “Selling Effectively in a Litigious
Environment”
TIME: 1:15 PM to 4:15 PM
PLACE: Board Office
To register please go to our new website at www.sccazrealtor.com
On the Home Page click on Education>click on Continuing Education>Go to Register Online>Click on the Agency Law and/or Real Estate Legal Issues>Register for Event>Submit
We have changed the Affiliate Fee structure. There now are three types of Affiliates:
Designated Firm Affiliate- Owners, principals or managers of a firm who, while not engaged in real estate sales, have vested interests concerning real estate and are in sympathy with the objectives of the Santa Cruz County Board of REALTORS®.
Associated Firm Affiliate- Individuals working for the same firm as the Designated Firm Affiliate. The Designated Firm Affiliate must approve all Associates by signing the application. Associate Firm Affiliate Memberships are not transferable to other persons or to other offices.
Resource Affiliates- Individual membership designates one primary person as the member of the association. This person is the recipient of benefits and communications in regards to the company’s membership. Individual membership is not transferable to other persons or to other offices.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
The Santa Cruz County Board of REALTORS® is about uniting our members! In that spirit, we need your involvement by volunteering to help shape the future of your profession and your Association. We need your participation to make your Association the best it can be. Please consider volunteering for one of the following committees.
Fundraising Committee / Chairperson: Kim Beedy-841-1336
Growth & Development Committee / Chairperson: Ruth Walsh-281-8200
Legislative Committee / Chairperson: Laura Lomeli-313-1556F
Marketing Committee / Chairperson: Aracely Stout-313-4032
Housing Opportunities / Chairperson: Diana Corrales-313-1152
Education Committee / Chairperson: Jennifer Rainey-906-2932
Member Services Committee / Chairperson: Yvette Palmer-313-0352
MLS Committee / Chairperson: Esther Solis-313-5615
RAPAC / Chairperson: Esther Solis-313-5615
DON’T CALL ME…I’LL CALL YOU!
Cell phone numbers were released to telemarketers on January 25, 2008. Yes, it’s true! If you have not already done so, register your cell phone number (and other phone numbers) by putting them on the “DO NOT CALL LIST.” Go to www.donotcall.gov or call 888-382-1222.
AAR NEWS
THE WAIT IS OVER!
AAR Transaction Management is ready for you! Online registration is now open.
BROKERS REGISTER TODAY!
TM Excitement Building in Arizona
Transaction management training has begun, and the amazing potential of TM as it spreads throughout Arizona is becoming increasingly evident:
*Brokers, imagine your transaction processes becoming more consistent, thus reducing your risk. Through different views, you will be able to monitor operations more effectively. Preferred lenders, escrow services, and inspectors can be given the ability to provide documents electronically.
* Agents, imagine your broker authorizing you to manage all of your transactions from anywhere in the world. Sending other agents documents and communicating with them happens more smoothly. Clients can be invited to view and print files 24/7, minimizing routine updates.
WELCOME NEW REALTOR® MEMBERS-
Carol Nuno Southern Arizona Appraisals
Sherman Montgomery Sherman Montgomery Realty
CALENDAR OF EVENTS-
May 6- Broker Meeting- 9 AM- Board Office
May 7- Fundraising Committee Meeting- 9 AM- Board Office
May 9- MLS Meeting & Southeast Rio Rico Tour- 9 AM- Board Office
May 16- MLS Meeting & Northeast Rio Rico Tour- 9 AM- Board Office
May 21- Beginner Paragon Class- 10 AM- Board Office
SUPRA Class- 11:15 AM- Board Office
Cost is FREE!
May 23- NO MLS MEETING & TOUR
May 26- BOARD OFFICE CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day
May 30- MLS Meeting & West Rio Rico Tour- 9 AM- Board Office
June 3- Agency Law and Real Estate Legal Issues Classes
A THOUGHT
For the world in which you live is shaped by the way you chose to see it. Carry a positive, thankful, forward-looking attitude with you, and wherever you go, you’ll be able to do great and wonderful things. Ralph Marston
Constructive ideas, suggestions and comments are welcome!
Donna R. Beedy
2008 President
Santa Cruz County Board of Realtors®
mailto:donna@tubacproperty.com
