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| EBRDI and Paragon 5
Training
| EBRDI's trainer Steven Pean will be back for a 3 hour training class on the New and Improved Paragon 5 on July 6 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
To sign up. Paragon 5 Training Schedule |
| Candidates For Office - Deadline Looming
Nominations Open until July 1, 2011
| Candidate For Officer or Director Form
Code of Conduct For Officer or Director
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| Dues Delinquent
After July 1
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Dues statements for the second half of the year were emailed to each member. Dues must be paid by July 1, 2011. DAR WILL NOT BE WAIVING LATE PAYMENT FEESFor your convenience, you may pay your dues on line at the Delta Association of Realtors Website. Go to the "Members Only" tab and under the drop down menu, click on "My Account." You will need to enter your NRDS number and your password to access. Call us at (925) 757-8283 if you need help. |
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| DAR is working on a smart phone app that we hope will be useful to you.
It is called AORnTouch. The quickest way to get AORnTouch is to click on this link. To Get AORnTouch for your Smart phone |
| You Can Attend DAR Board Meetings
Last Wednesday of Each Month
| The Delta Association of Realtors Board of Directors meet in the board room at noon on the last Wednesday of each month. These meetings are open to all members. President Ralph Garrow wants you to know that If you want to visit and observe please do so.
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| Delta Realtors Community Service Foundation
Doing Big Things For Our Communities
| ARE YOU A RUNNER?
The Foundation presents the Delta Harvest Run on Sunday, September 18. SAVE THE DATE. A family event starting at the Streets of Brentwood. Take your pick - You can run a half marathon, a 10K run or a fun walk around the Streets. Register and pay the entry fee on line.
Information and Registration
For a night of music and fun, Try the Foundation's third annual Rocktoberfest on Saturday, October 8 starting at 5:00 pm at Cedar Creek Stables in Brentwood. Two bands, food and beverages. Don't miss it - Saturday October 8, 2011.
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| You Be The Judge
Code of Ethics Case Interpretations
| Case #13-3: REALTORŪ's Obligation to Recommend Counsel When Needed
REALTORŪ A was the listing broker for 25 acres of land owned by Client B. Shortly after REALTORŪ A's sign was placed upon the property, Customer C called REALTORŪ A and expressed interest in purchasing the property. After inspecting the property, Customer C made a full price offer. Surprised, Client B prepared a counter-offer at a higher price. REALTORŪ A realized that he might have a legal claim for commission from Client B, but not wishing to jeopardize their relationship, agreed that he would go back to Customer C and attempt to negotiate a higher price. Upon being informed of the property owner's change of mind and his requested higher price for the property, Customer C became upset and indicated his intent to consult his attorney to determine if he could force the seller to go through with the sales transaction at the price for which it had been originally offered. At this point REALTORŪ A advised Customer C that, in his opinion, litigation would be lengthy and expensive and that in the final analysis the sale could not be enforced. On the basis of REALTORŪ A's advice Customer C agreed to the higher price, and the transaction was consummated. Shortly after, Customer C complained to the Board of REALTORSŪ that REALTORŪ A had provided bad advice to him. The Secretary referred the complaint to the Grievance Committee which determined that a hearing should be held and referred the matter back to the Secretary to arrange such a hearing.
At the hearing, Customer C outlined his complaint to the Hearing Panel of the Professional Standards Committee. He indicated that he had intended to consult his attorney, however, because of the persuasive personality of REALTORŪ A and REALTORŪ A's assurance that legal action would be an exercise in futility, he had not done so.
REALTORŪ A advised the panel that he had told Customer C that he could consult his attorney, but that, in his opinion, it would be a waste of time. He defended what he had told Customer C stating that it was only his opinion, not intended as a conclusive statement of law, and, in fact, was a correct statement under the law of the state.
What Did the Panel Decide?
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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
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