News from Greater Chapel Hill Association of REALTORS

October 10, 2011

Happy Columbus Day

IN THIS ISSUE

Announcements:

Regular Office Hours are

9:30 to 4:30

Monday - Friday

2012 Dues:

We are ONE week from the beginning of the LOCAL/RPAC dues collection for 2012.

Do you have Questions?

CLICK HERE to see a summary of how the 2012 collection will work.

Trick or Treat?!

Lending and Appraisal Member Meeting

At the September Member Meeting, our wonderful members suggested a fabulous array of educational topics for future meetings. We are very happy to announce the Education Committee lost no time investigating possible speakers and found funds to present one last member meeting in 2011. On October 31st representatives from the Triangle Lenders Association and Mel Black with the Appraisal Council will be presenting much needed information about the changes in lending practices and the new Fannie Mae appraisal laws.

The meeting will be held at ExtraOrdinary Ventures on October 31st. Lunch will begin at 11:30 and the meeting will begin at 12:00.

CLICK HERE to complete the Registration Process

Cost to Attend:

Registering before October 26 - $10

After October 26 or at the Door - $20

This Member Meeting is being brought to you

through the generosity of our Partner Jon DeHart:

Wells Fargo

TICOR:

TICOR

TICOR's (Triangle International Council of REALTORS®) next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 19th from 11:30 to 1:30 at 111 Realtors Way, Cary. Zachary Benjamin of the Global Business and Alliances Group Manager from NAR will discuss:

"Benefits of CIPS Membership, Growing your International Business and Best Practices from Other Regions of the USA"

TICOR was formed in 2001 and is a group of Triangle Realtors® who share a common interest in our international community. TICOR's main goal is to provide information and networking opportunities that will enhance member's ability to successfully compete in our global marketplace.

We invite REALTORS® to join TICOR and participate in our meetings, and special events. Annual membership is $75. Discover the benefits of TICOR and learn new ways to incorporate our mission into your own business practice. Any questions, please call our Co-Chairs, Diana R. Braun (919-671-7358 or email at: hi5RealLiving@gmail.com) or Mike Humphreys (919-619-0595 or email at: Mike@Mikes-Realty.com)

RSVP your attendance to: Ivana Hanacek (919-518-8130 or email at: ivanah@att.net

Parade of Homes

Parade of homes 11

2011 Parade of Homes is HERE!

October 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 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.

Congratulations:

Our congratulations go out to Karen O'Dwyer for receiving her GRI designation.

GRI The Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. REALTORS® with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients.

2011 CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES

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

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

Upcoming Events

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

October 19, 20 and 21 - FIX-A-Home workdays

The house is located at 111 Roberts Road (off of Merritt Mill Road) and you can sign up by contacting Sue at millager@chapelhillrealtors.com

October 25th - The Last 2011 BUZZ

The location for the last 2011 BUZZ (Brokers Unwinding with Zest and Zeal) has yet to be determined, but save the date, because it will definitely be from 5 to 7pm. No need to register or sign up - Just come on out and network with your fellow agents and have some great appetizers!

November 9, 12pm to 1pm - Lunch 'n Learn featuring George Smart - Director of Triangle Modernist Houses

Bring a bag lunch for yourself and learn something valuable! George Smart, founder and director of the award-winning non-profit Triangle Modernist Houses (TMH), will present "Mayberry Modernism: North Carolina's Modernist Legacy". Mayberry Modernism showcases the state's surprisingly large collection of Modernist residences from the 1950s through today, particularly those in the Triangle region. The Triangle has the third largest concentration of Modernist houses in the nation, bested only by Los Angeles and Chicago. Smart's presentation includes photographs over 50 award-winning homes from the 1950's through today.

November 17 - Installation and Awards Banquet

So maybe we won't have the drama of Two and A Half Men's Charlie Sheen meeting his replacement Ashton Kutcher on the red carpet, but we will have drama! And the best dressed women. And fabulous entertainment. And delicious food. And recognition with outstanding awards. Make plans to join us on November 17 from 5-7:30pm at the Sheraton for our annual Installation and Awards Banquet with an Emmy theme. Recognizing the impact the economy has on our membership, we are once again keeping the cost to attend low at just $15/person for members and $20 non-members.

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

We Raised Money for Fix-A-Home!

The Meat House fundraiser was a huge success! We raised $500 for the annual Fix-A-Home project. THANK YOU REALTORS!

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