News from Greater Chapel Hill Association of REALTORS

September 19, 2011

IN THIS ISSUE

Announcements:

Regular Office Hours are

9:30 to 4:30

Monday - Friday

Member Meeting:

Woman with Cash

The September 26 member meeting is the last meeting of the year, but it is the start of something big!

Join us and let your voice be heard! Bring your ideas to the table for educational programs in 2012 and win a $50 VISA card. Meet the candidates who are seeking your vote to continue the tradition of leading the Association to greatness. The 2012 budget will also be presented - with no dues increase!

COME ... SHARE ... LEARN ... MEET ... DISCOVER ... CONNECT ...

Date: September 26th (Monday)

Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm

Location: Governors Club Clubhouse

The buffet will be available at 11:30 and the program will begin promptly at 12:00.

CLICK HERE to complete the Registration Process

Cost to Attend:

Registering before September 20th - $10

After September 20th or at the Door - $20

This Member Meeting is being brought to you through the generosity of our Partner:

Governors Club Logo

FINE PRINT: Remember, if you do not receive a confirmation email within 5 minutes of registering then you are NOT registered. If you have any questions about your registration, please call Susan Spinks at 929-4032. Members who cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting will receive a full refund. If cancellation is not received within 48 hours of meeting, the registration fee is not refundable.

Member Minute

Tom Wiltberger

Congratulations go out to our member Tom Wiltberger for his amazing finish in the Trooper Mud Run on September 10th. Tom came in FIRST in his age group and second OVERALL! An amazing accomplishment in a 5k run with steep hills, mud pits, and six other obstacles.

Our fearless leader Sue Millager also ran in the

event, but she was strangely

distracted by the other shiny objects. Sue at Mud Run

Briar Chapel:

Parade of Homes

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2011 Parade of Homes is coming!

October 1 - 2, 7 - 9 and 14 - 16, Noon - 5 pm

42 beautiful new homes on the tour. Visit www.hbadoc.com

and click on the Parade link for details.

Parade of Homes Kickoff Party for REALTORS and Builders

Tuesday, September 27, 4 - 7 pm, The Hills at Southpoint in Durham

Hosted by Toll Brothers

Delicious catered food, pick up a Parade of Homes book, network with fellow REALTORS. FREE EVENT!

Parade of Homes REALTOR Trolley Tour

Thursday, October 6, 8:15 - 2:30 pm

Meet at the Durham Regional Association of REALTORS

and visit approximately 5 different homes on Parade!

Breakfast hosted by Drees Homes & Standard Pacific at

Brightleaf in the Park, Catered lunch at Briar Chapel

$10 per person (you get your $10 back if you show up!)

Visit www.hbadoc.com and click on the

REALTOR Bus Tour link for additional information.

Award Nominations:

Award Ribbon

Nominations for the Greater Chapel Hill Association of REALTORS 2011 Awards are now being accepted for:

REALTOR OF THE YEAR
CITIZENSHIP/COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AWARD
RISING STAR AWARD
SERVICE AWARD
PARTNER OF THE YEAR

Deadline for submissions is October 1. CLICK HERE to download Nomination Form.

2011 CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES

October 6th (Thursday) - Mandatory Update CE Class Taught by Debbie Long

Mandatory Update (8:00am to 12:00pm) * Free to GCHAR members! Class will be held at Farrington Road Baptist Church - at the intersection of Highway 54 and Farrington Road, across from Nantucket Restaurant.

October 6th (Thursday) - Understanding the Mortgage Industry Elective Class Taught by Julia Iden

Develop an understanding of who the key players are in the mortgage industry and what happens during the life of a mortgage. Learn how to make the mortgage industry "systems" work for you. Gain knowledge of the possible options available to a homeowner who has experienced a hardship which has impacted their ability to make their mortgage payments. Class will be held at Farrington Road Baptist Church - at the intersection of Highway 54 and Farrington Road, across from Nantucket Restaurant from 1pm to 5pm.

November 7th (Monday) - By The Book (Ethics) Elective Class, Taught by Debbie Long, Discounted Price!

Complete your elective C.E. requirement for 2011-12 for just $40! The Association is offering the Ethics class By The Book, taught by Debbie Long at a discounted rate -- just $40 -- Class will be from 12:30 to 4:30pm at the Association office. BY THE BOOK includes topics of discussion like Anti-Trust, RESPA, Fair Housing, and NCREC Rules. This course also fulfills the NAR Mandatory Code of Ethics requirement.

SIGN UP Today! CLICK HERE and complete the registration process

CLICK HERE to see the August to December 2011 Continuing Education calendar

CE Classes for 2011 are brought to you through the generosity of our Partner

Upcoming Events

Septebmer 20th - Tempo Training at GCHAR from 9am to 10:30

Lynne Brid of Triangle MLS will be at our offices to discuss customization in the Tempo system. She will be covering: Prospects: Prospects defaults, Using the Prospect wizard, and the client gateway. If possible, please bring your laptop computer with you! Also, if you require an electric outlet for your laptop be sure to bring an extension cord.

September 28th - New Workshop Forum at GCHAR (3pm)

How are the new forms working for you?
Are you liking them?
Do you have any complaints?
Are there any issues you would love to talk about with your peers?

We are offering an opportunity to gather at a round table discussion with one of our expert Managing Brokers, Fred Stevens, to talk about the contracts. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, get first-hand insights, and walk away with a better understanding of the ins and outs of writing contracts with the new forms and practices. We will begin our discussion at 3pm at the Association Office.

October 12th - Lunch and Learn on QR Codes

Bring a bag lunch for yourself and learn something valuable! Shannon McSwiney of Briar Chapel will be here to explain and demonstrate some of the newest email marketing available. QR Codes - what they are and how to use them effectively. If you don't know what a QR code is then you better sign up to attend! Lunch and Learn programs are presented from 12pm to 1pm at the GCHAR office - 112 Perkins Drive, Ste. 700

SIGN UP Today! CLICK HERE and complete the registration process.

Help Raise Money for Fix-A-Home!

This is an ongoing fundraiser and applies to sales

EVERY Thursday. To date we have raised $96

and I know we can raise more!

Meathouse

Marinated steak tips cost $9.99 per pound, and marinated chicken is $5.99 per pound.

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