Wednesday, April 11

Chet Epperson, Chief of Police for the city of Rockford, will be the guest speaker for the Rockford Area REALTOR's Business Luncheon being held at Giovanni's Restaurant on Wednesday, April 11th.

Get a better understanding about:

• the crime levels in the Rockford area and how the police department is addressing this concern for Rockford citizens,
• "Offender Watch", the nation's leading registered sex offender management and community notification tool,
• how you can be the eyes for your community, and
• who the recipients of the Education Scholorships will be

Deadline to register- April 9th- Register today!  

 

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Students who are taking the homestudy 30 or 45 Hour Transition Course, must have their exams proctured no later than April 23rd in order to have test results in time for license renewal. The Rockford Area REALTORS can procture exams for courses purchased through the IAR/RAR school. These students can not renew their license online, a paper application must be submitted and postmarked no later than April 30th, 2012.

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Join Associations across the country in hosting the nation's largest Open House campaign. The event also provides a tremendous opportunity to promote the benefits of home ownership and continue an open dialogue with consumers about the housing issues that matter most to them. Schedule your Open House today!

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With the increased amount of vacant properties along with the current economic environment REALTORS have been experiencing increased levels of break-ins with their listings. Detective Barry Cunningham of the Rockford Police Department offers tips on how to avoid "scrapper burglaries".

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Back by popular demand, Dr. Oscar Gonzales, Gonzales Group will be the guest presenter on Monday, April 16th at the Asian Summit
being held at the Association. Victoria Silvano, President of the Asian Real Estate Association, will also be present to discuss the nuances of working with the Asian customer. A complimentary ethnic lunch will be provided for all attendees. This program is being subsidized by the National Association of REALTORS Diversity Grant.


Understanding this growing demographic and their buying power could be your economic lifeboat!

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released its dirty dozen scams to avoid this year. What makes this list? Identity theft, "free money" from the IRS & tax scams involving social security and false/inflated income and expenses and more.

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Thursday, May 3

Race horses, Mint Juleps, Chocolate Pecan Tarts and lots of roses can all be found at the Annual RPAC fundraiser being held on Thursday, May 3rd, at the Tebala Race Track (a.k.a center) from 5:00-10:00pm.

36 of your business peers have obtained their jockey licenses and will be competing for the horseshoe trophy and $150 Grand Prize!

• Auction for your RPAC bidding
• Heavy appetizer buffet
• Prize for the best Derby Hat
• Prize for the favorite Jockey and horse
• Steve Shannon- Master of the Derby  

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Surveys conducted by Leading lawyers Network recognized Nancy Hyzer as the top real estate female lawyer and Keith Hyzer as one of the top 10 real estate attorneys. Hyzer, Hyzer and Jacobs has been the Association attorneys for more than 30 years. Thank you for your commitment and dedication to our industry and the Association.
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The National Association of REALTORS is proud to announce  a new program that offers incentives to members for their Association participation, while at the same time reminds them of the valuable offerings, programs and services offered by NAR. Offers will occur every two weeks and include a specific "Action" and "Reward." Get rewarded with resources that strengthen your business today!

   

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