News from Greater Chapel Hill Association of REALTORS

March 12, 2012

PAM HERNDON, State Farm Insurance

Pam has been serving the insurance needs of REALTORS and their clients as an Associate member since 2004. Her generous sponsorship of GCHAR events helps keep your dues low. Call or refer Pam today. Pam can be reached at pam.herndon.cx0f@statefarm.com or 919-240-0155.

For a complete list of our Partners and Associates, visit our website, www.chapelhillrealtors.com and click on "Partners".

IN THIS ISSUE

Announcements:

Regular Office Hours are

9:30 to 4:30

Monday - Friday

The office will be closed from 10:30 to 1:30 on Wednesday March 14th during the Lunch and Learn program at ExtraOrdinary Ventures

Congratulations:

We have a new member of our REALTOR family!

Our congratulations and best wishes go out to Adam and Susan Jones on the birth of their daughter Ainslie Ailsworth Jones. She was born Monday, March 5th in the late afternoon and mother, father, big sister Lilly and baby are doing great.

TICOR:

TICOR

TICOR's (Triangle International Council of REALTORS®) next meeting will be held on Wednesday,March 21st from 11:30 to 1:30 at 111 Realtors Way, Cary.

Connie Sun - 2012 MBA Student from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and Helen Tam - CIPS and TICOR Treasurer will be discussing

"The Emerging Chinese Economy and Real Estate "

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,Stuart Deibel (919-749-4419 or email at: sdeibel@fmrealty.com) or Mike Humphreys (919-619-0595 or email at: Mike@Mikes-Realty.com)

RSVP your attendance to:Teddyann Madison (919-740-8038 or email at: Teddyann@nc.rr.com)

RPAC Education:

Let's talk about RPAC! This is the sixth in a 10 week series to educate our members as to what RPAC is and what it does. Brought to you by our RPAC chair Virginia Ferguson

Q. RPAC gives REALTORS: A. Cash back for car expenses B. strong voice with legislators C. gift card from Starbucks

A. B. strong voice with legislators. RPAC Success gives REALTORS a stong voice by helping to elect legislators who understand interests and concerns of the real estate industry.

2012 CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES

The Continuing Education schedule for January to June 2012!

CLICK HERE to see the schedule

March 26th - BIC Annual Review, Taught by Debbie Long

Virtually all brokers-in-charge (BIC) who wish to maintain their BIC status must take this course (plus the Mandatory Update) every year. Class will be held from 8:00am to 12:00pm at the Association Office - 112 Perkins Drive, Ste. 700 Chapel Hill. This class is currently full and on a wait list

April 18th - Appraisal Questions: 10 Essential Answers, Taught by Mel Black

Come get your appraisal answers! Brokers are impacted daily by appraisal issues and have a wide range of legitimate questions. Detailed, researched answers will address common issues such as appraiser selection, the new rating systems and abbreviations used in appraisals, and appraiser independence. Time will be set aside for questions from students, as well. Class will be held from 8:00am to 12:00pm at ExtraOrindary Ventures, across from Whole Foods on Elliott Road.

April 18th - Mandatory Update CE Class Taught by Debbie Long

Mandatory Update (1:00pm to 5:00pm) * Free to GCHAR members! Class will be held at ExtraOrindary Ventures, across from Whole Foods on Elliott Road.

SIGN UP Today! CLICK HERE and complete the registration process. Remember, if you don't get a "Thank You" page, your order has not been completed.

CE Classes for 2012 are brought to you through the generosity of our Partner

Upcoming Events

March 14 - SPECIAL Lunch 'n Learn

Orange County would like to introduce you to its latest GIS application, ARIES. ARIES is an acronym for Address Related Information - Electronic Search. It is designed as a one-stop shop that will provide everything the County knows about an address. The information ranges from tax and land records data, voting information, school districts, public safety, zoning, environmental health, nearest libraries and recycling centers, and more. ARIES currently exists as a website designed for the desktop, but will soon be released as a mobile app for Android (and eventually Apple). Join us for a demonstration of ARIES and feel free to provide feedback so we might improve how it functions for your professional needs. This special lunch 'n learn is going to be held at ExtraOrdinary Ventures (200 S. Elliott Road) and a Pizza and Soda lunch will be provided by Maitland Law Firm. Pizza will be available at 11:30 and the program will begin at 12:00.

March 20 - BUZZ (Brokers Unwinding with Zest and Zeal)

Come out and meet other members at Piola Restaurant, from 5:00 - 7:00pm. There will be free appetizers and drink specials! No need to register, just attend and have a great time.

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

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