Rockford Area Realtors
January/2012
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C&I Business After Hours 
Thursday, January 12th
Stone Eagle Tavern
4:00-6:00pm

Connect - Learn - Grow!

This opportunity may be your antidote for cabin fever. Join your businesscabin associates at Stone Eagle Tavern, 6445 E. State St., to meet other business professionals and to discuss business  or
pleasure.


  • No reservations necessary
  • Complimentary appetizers
  • Cash bar

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Winter Caffeinated Cafe
Thursday, February 9th (Note date change)

Join your peers and leadership team on Thursday, February 9th, at the Northern Illinois Auditorium as they entertainCafe conversation regarding the status of your MLS and the 2012 Strategic Plan. Get a better understanding of the goals of the Association and how you fit into that plan.

Accept Your Invitation Today!

Are You Part of the 69%

Data from the recent State of the Housing Survey indicates that 69% of the Rockford Area Realtors' members feel their stress level in their job has increased over the past year. If you are a part of that population, you may want to utilize your member benefit assistance program Pathways. Pathways offers personal counseling in many areas and referral to community resources. To find out more, call (815)398-7483 or visit www.eapathways.com.

Will You Be at Risk of Losing Your License? 

Licensees must have the results of their transition exam previous to submitting their Transition Application. What happens if the Transition Application has not been submitted by April 30th deadline? Any real estate agent who has not completed all of the transition requirements and the necessary continuing education by the April 30th deadline will no longer be able to practice real estate without first having to begin all over by taking the full coursework necessary for an unlicensed person. There will be no extensions granted for late applications. smiley

If the online application does not work for you on April 30th, (due to lines being over worked or technical difficulties) you will need to submit a paper application, with proof of transition completion, post marked April 30th.

Click here for a handy checklist.

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Unauthorized Practice of Law

Effective Dec. 7, 2011, the Illinois Supreme Court granted the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) the authority to investigate and prosecute the unauthorized practice of law (UPL). ARDC now has the authority as a result of a complaint or on its own motion to look into allegations or fact situations that suggest that an individual(s) or entity(ies) is illegally practicing law without a license to do so. (Source Illinois Realtor)

Hats Off to Lisa and Nancy 

Hats off to two Rockford agents who completed their Course III at the GRI Institute in Bloomington recently. The Rockford Area Realtors congratulates both Lisa Tracy, Nextage Professionals, and Nancy White, Gambino Realtors for their esteemed achievement and commend them for their hard work!GRI

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REALTORS® Federal Credit Union Fastest Growing In Country

Callahan & Associates, a leading credit union information source, recently published an article that identified the REALTORS® Federal Credit Union as the fastest growing credit union in the country over the past 12 months. In addition, their loan portfolio grew by 10.66%.

Full Article

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Are You Eligible for Honorary Membership or Realtor Emeritus Status? 

There are perks awarded to those who have sustained longevity in the real estate industry. You may be eligible for reduced dues if you meet the qualifications.

Read more 

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Pathways
 
 


 
IN THIS ISSUE
Business After Hours
Caffeinated Cafe
Are You Part of the 69%
Will You Be At Risk
Unauthorized Practice of Law
GRI Recognitions
Realtors Credit Union
Are You Eligible...
CALENDAR  
Committees
 
January 10
RPAC
1:30pm
 
January 12
Affordable/Fair Comm
9:30am

C&I 3:00pm

Finance Comm
3:00pm

January 18
Education
1:30pm

January 19
Communication
10:00am

Board of Directors
3:00pm

Events

January 12
C&I Business After Hours
4-6:00pm
Stone Eagle

January 13
COR1606B
9:00am

AGY451
1:00pm

January 27
COR1645B
9:00am

1:15pm

January 24-26th
IAR Public Policy Meetings
Peoria

 







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School District 205 
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