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REALTORS� Making A Difference ~ Healing Hearts Run Right Around The Corner
REALTORS� Run for Healing Hearts
May 7, 2011 from 2 - 5pm
at The Matrix Corp. Center (formerly Union Carbide)
39 Old Ridgebury Road Danbury, CT
There is still time to join your REALTOR� community for an afternoon of FITNESS, FUN & FUND-RAISING!
~ Click here to register a team to Walk/Jog/Run 5k or a mile ~
~ Become a sponsor with a purchase of a Mile Marker Click here ~
~ Volunteer at the event ~
~ Donate a raffle prize/basket ~
Click here for REALTORS� Run for Healing Hearts on Facebook
For More Information Contact NFCAR 203.744.7255
Save The Date! NFCAR's 'Fun Raiser' Mini Golf Tournament
We are excited to announce our first ever Mini Golf Tournament! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, June 15th at Golf Quest, Brookfield! More details to come! Stay tuned or call NFCAR at (203) 744-7255.
2011 CE Class Schedule
Our classes are $30 for NFCAR Members & $35 for Non-Members. All classes will be held here at NFCAR 15 Stony Hill Road, Bethel
Risk Management - 6/2
This Old Connecticut House - 7/14
CT Real Estate Agent Fiduciary Duties Review & Law Update (mandatory) - August 18thEach of the classes meets the minimum education requirements set forth by the Department of Consumer Protection: Real Estate Commission for 3.0 hours of continuing education credit
To download the CE Flyer, please click here.
WCR Links Luncheon Meeting & Links
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 18th, 11:30am
Location: Anthony's Lake Club, Christopher Columbus Avenue Danbury, CT
Speaker: Shane Shapiro, of National Condo Advisors, LLC, will address current FHA issues and how they relate to the purchase and sales of condos in our area, including the renewal process of condo communities whose "FHA Approved" status has expired or will be expiring in the next few months.
Remember monthly meetings are open to WCR members and non-members. The price is $15 for members and $30 for non-members.RSVP to Sue Fisher203-470-9291 or via email [email protected]
In CT: www.wcrgfc.org
National: www.wcr.org
Caravan Contact Information
Just a reminder - Caravans are not managed or operated by NFCAR - they are managed and/or operated by REALTORS�. Rules and regulations apply to each of the individual caravans. If you have any questions regarding the caravans, please call the contacts listed below.
Bethel; Lia Sanchez Stites at Fairfield County Bank (203) 948-0669
Bethel Broker Open Tours: You can add your listing by inputting it into the CMLS Broker Open Tours
Brookfield; Kellie Martone or Joan Gough at ERA Goodfellow Homes (203) 775-1226
Danbury; Lia Sanchez Stites at Fairfield County Bank (203) 948-0669
New Fairfield; Jane Serfass at Neumann Real Estate (203) 746-6565
New Milford; Tom Lutz at Newtown Savings Bank (203) 364-2970
Sherman; Irit Granger at William Raveis (203) 803-3748
Condo Only Caravan;Debbie Blum at Cornerstone CT Realty (203) 312-0731 |
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Education Info |
CTMLS' Online Training Program For May
Learn the ins and outs of the MLXchange MLS system from the comfort of your favorite easy chair. To register for the May MLXchange series of classes please click here. Class registration is limited to 25 registrants per session so ACT NOW and register your spot today! After registering for class, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with the conference call number and webinar URL link for the class session. CTMLS asks that you join the session at least 10 minutes prior to start time where the instructor (Lauren Egan) will be available to answer any pre-session questions. During the sessions CTMLS will mute the audience until the end of the session where we will open up the class to Q & A.
GFC CMLS Training At NFCAR - May 24th
NFCAR will be hosting FREE Greater Fairfield County CMLS classes here at the Board office on Tuesaday, May 24th.
Re/Xplorer - 9:30am - 12:30pm: RE/Xplorer (or REX for short) is a web-based tool for accessing the MLS. Since it works through your web browsers (Internet Explorer 6 or higher) you do not need to purchase any software. This means you can access your listings and much more information from anywhere you have access to the World Wide Web. We'll review searching, printing and emailing listings, as well as listing entry and change.
Listing Book - 1:30pm - 4:30pm: This class covers setting up your personal profile, adding your buyers and sellers, viewing client and listing reports, setting up your Business Builder website, and creating targeted marketing campaigns.
Contact GFC CMLS (800) 474-0101 To Register Today. Seating is Limited!
NFCAR's New Agent Training Program
Why reinvent the wheel? Let NFCAR be the source for New Agent Training. Compliment your company specific training programs with FIRE and get:
* Spaced Learning - 3 days over 3 weeks in a professional learning environment
* Hands-On Learning. Every aspect of 'Getting Started' covered
* Class limited to 20 participants
* Course facilitated by Fred Southwell, a trusted name in Real Estate Education.
Your investment: Free to newly licensed NFCAR members who attend a course offered within one year from the date that they joined NFCAR or only $195.00 for other members. *depending on availability*
All classes held at NFCAR, 15 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT 06801 from 9:00am to 4:00pm and include lunch.
Here are the dates to choose from:
June 9, 16 & 23 or October 6, 13 & 20 Click here to download the registration form. |
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State & National News |
CAR's 'Gates Scholarship' Are Available
CAR's Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship applications are now available. Children of REALTORS�, REALTOR-ASSOCIATES�, Local Board/Association Staff and CAR staff members are eligible to apply. The application deadline is May 20, 2011. You may stop by the NFCAR office and pickup a copy of the Gates Scholarship application or download the scholarship application by clicking here.
Good Neighbor Awards
REALTOR� Magazine Good Neighbor Awards program recognizes REALTORS� who are improving the lives of others through volunteer work. Each year, five winners are selected to receive $10,000 grants for their charities as well as national publicity to help their cause. Click here for the entry form.
New Errors and Omissions Insurance Benefit Provides Protection for REALTORS�
REALTORS� now have access to an errors and omissions insurance program from the National Association of Realtors�' newest REALTOR Benefits� Partner, Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc. "REALTORS� help consumers invest in their future through home ownership," said NAR President Ron Phipps, broker-president of Phipps Realty in Warwick, R.I. "E&O insurance helps Realtors� protect their own business investment while they're helping buyers, sellers and investors achieve their real estate goals." Click here to read more.
Existing-Home Sales Rise in March Sales of existing-home sales rose in March, continuing an uneven recovery that began after sales bottomed last July, according to the National Association of REALTORS�. Click here to read more. |
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Commercial News |
Commercial Podcast: REALTORS� Make Progress on Lease Accounting Rules
In this month's edition of the Commercial Podcast, NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong reports on three important wins REALTORS� gained recently concerning lease accounting rules, refinancing commercial loans, and the repeal of the 1099 rule. Click here to listen.
Webinar: Top Ways to Accelerate Your Networking
Signature Series speaker Dr. Drew Stevens shares the three most common mistakes professionals make with networking and how to change your networking objectives to maximize your relationships. Click here to learn more.
Commercial's Big Wins
Our advocacy efforts recently have won three key victories for commercial practitioners, says NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong. Regulators delayed a decision to expand lease accounting rules that could have limited financing options for commercial lessees and lessors. The SBA expanded its commercial refinance program, a win for struggling businesses. And Congress repealed an accounting rule that would have been burdensome for small landlords and agents who work with them. It's been a great month for our industry.
Build Business Through Blogging "Social Media for REALTORS�: Blogging" is a great guide for commercial real estate practitioners wondering if social media is right for your business? Learn how to use blogs to your advantage, including tips on creating a blog worth visiting and marketing it effectively. Click here for more information.
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NFCAR's 2011 Directors
President:
Scott Cooney
President Elect:
Daniel Mulvihill
Barbara Adler
John Ashkar
Linda Connolly
Mick Consalvo
Pat Fink
Jeanne Garzi
Kellie Martone
Sharon Mendelsohn
Peggy Nye
Larry Riefberg
Connie Strait
Charlie Vlahos |
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