January 17, 2011
 
Dear  , 
Welcome to DeltaNewsViews!
Installation Banquet and Dance
Friday, January 21 at Lone Tree Golf Club
If you forgot to reserve your seat at our installation banquet on Friday Night, there may still be one available.  
Call the office ASAP 757-8283.   
DAR To Host Local Officials
ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED
local officials February 10th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM our association will host our local officials here at our conference center.  You are urged to show up to meet and greet the officials from our cities and county.  Bring your friends.  This is a wonderful opportunity to have one on one meetings with the folks who are guiding our local governments.  We ask that you put this date on your Calendar and attend on February 14th.  Free Food and Drink.
New Laws for 2011
From CAR Legal Department
CAR has published a table outlining State and Federal Laws that will affect you in your business.  Take a LOOK HERE
Tax Credit Payback
Some 2008 Buyers Might Be Affected
If you had buyers who purchased after April 8, 2008 and claimed the $7,500 Tax Credit on their 2008 tax return they may be getting notices from the IRS that the credit was a no interest loan and they are told to repay the loan at up to $500 per year for 15 years.  IRS has an explanation on their website.  See IRS Tax Credit
For All Committee Members and Chairs
Leadership Training Coming up on February 1
The association is fortunate to have NAR's Alice Martin here on Thursday, February 1 for Leadership Training for our board and committee members.

In addition, members who serve on the Grievance and the Professional Standards Committees, Phil Deutscher will be conducting a a course on ethics, grievance and professional standards on February 9th in Walnut Creek.  DAR's policies require that these two committees and our board of directors take this training every other year.
 
HUD Home Selling Broker/Agent Training
February 18, 2011
"How to Successfully Sell HUD Homes"   Many members are not sure what they must do in order to be able to sell a HUD listing.  Krista Mashore will be conducting a free training on Friday, February 18 at the DAR conference Center.  For further information
The Purpose of the Delta Association of REALTORS is to support and enhance the professionalism and success of its members. 

John Bedford, CEO
Delta Association of REALTORS
Call us at (925) 757-8283
In This Issue
Officers To Be Installed
Save The Date
NEW LAWS in 2011
Tax Credit Payback
Leadership Training At DAR
How to Sell HUD Homes