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NFCAR Newsletter

Volume 12, Issue 10

May 16, 2011

In This Issue
Local News
Education Info
State & National News
Commercial News

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Local News

NFCAR's 'Fun Raiser' Mini Golf Tournament

We are excited to announce our first ever 'Mini Golf Tournament'! At Golf Quest One Sand Cut Road Brookfield, CT

Wednesday, June 15th, 10:30am - 2:00pm

REGISTRATION is $25 and includes: A Picnic Lunch, Dessert, Soda & Water

We will be raffling prizes to raise money for: The Emil J. Morey Scholarship Fund!

You MUST R.S.V.P by Friday, June 10th. If you have any questions, contact NFCAR at (203) 744-7255.

Click here to register online (you will need to login in, click on Upcoming Events) 

Or

Click here to download the registration form.

 

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.

 

Election Announcement!

As per the by-laws of The Northern Fairfield County Association of REALTORS� official notification of the commencement of nominations is hereby given. Your Election Committee is in the process of receiving nominations for the following offices:

2012 President-Elect, 6 Local Directors & 4 State Directors

For full details, 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 Fisher 203-470-9291 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 hereClass 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.

 

CAR Member Benefits Program

The Connecticut Association of REALTORS� (CAR) has been working hard to find more ways to save you money. Times are tough these days and every little bit helps!  Your membership provides you with many advantages and privileges. CAR's Member Benefits offerings are just one such advantage.  We have partnered with industry leaders to provide you with value-added offers and substantial savings on products and services for your business and personal use.

Click here for a full listing of CAR's Member Benefits that will save you money. You must have your www.ctrealtor.com login/password to access the details for each benefit. Click here for more information.

Make 11.11.11 A Day To Remember. Register Now Open!

Registration is now open, click here for the 2011 REALTORS� Conference & Expo! Ready to get the tips and techniques you need to make your future in real estate even brighter? Then plan now to attend this year's Conference & Expo, returning to sunny southern California. California is calling, register by August 15 and save!Share ideas and build your referral network with successful brokers, agents and suppliers from around the world
  • Gain competitive advantage by learning how to make your business shine
  • Best of all, hotels starting at just $89 per night, Anaheim is an affordable and fun destination for the whole family, click here.

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Commercial News 

CCIM Course in Stamford - Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment

Location: GE Real Estate 800 Long Ridge Road Stamford, CT 06902 

Date: Monday, June 20th - Thursday, June 24th

Time: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

Don't miss this opportunity to attend quality commercial real estate education right in your own backyard! CCIM's CI 101 course introduces you to the key components of the CCIM curriculum: The CCIM Cash Flow Model, framework to base your real estate analysis; the CCIM Strategic Analysis Model, the fundamentals behind the numbers; and the CCIM Decision-Making Model, a process for analyzing and making real estate decisions.

After this course, you'll be able to:

         Make better investment decisions by using the CCIM Cash Flow Model as a framework for real estate analysis.

         Apply state-of-the-art real estate analysis tools to quantify investment return.

         Measure the impact of taxation and leverage on cash flow through all phases of real estate investment.

CT & NY Continuing Education Credits

CT: App 32, Broker 6, Salesperson 6, CFP 32, CPA 44 CPE

NY: Broker 22.5, Salesperson 22.5, CFP 32, CPA 39 CPE

For questions, call CCIM at 800-621-7027, or to register click here.

 

Home Ownership Matters to Commercial

Vital residential markets are crucial for a robust commercial sector. The home ownership issues NAR is advocating, such as protecting the mortgage interest deduction, have a direct impact on the health of markets and communities where commercial real estate resides. Learn about the issues up for debate and see how you can lend your support. Click here for more information.

 

eProperty Data Customized Data Solutions for REALTORS�

ePropertyData has developed a new mobile app offering greater access to commercial information exchange data for NAR members who are part of an ePD client CIE. Click here to read more.

 

Commercial Loans Up, Hotel Market Trending in Right Direction

The latest bit of good news: according to data gathered from the Federal Reserve, the amount of commercial real estate loans ticked up in April 2011. Even better, the number of delinquent commercial RE loans has gone down in the hotels and lodging sector.  The data comes from Trepp, LLC, a leading provider of CMBS and commercial mortgage information, analytics and technology to the global securities and investment management industries.   The decrease in delinquent loans found across the country came in at a whopping 52 basis points bringing it down to 15.45%.   You can find more evidence of this positive movement from Crain's Chicago Business. Click here to read more.

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15 Stony Hill Rd
Bethel, CT 06801
Ph: (203) 744-7255
Fx: (203) 792-9962
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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