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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
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Update! 2010 Millages
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Having complications with Shorts Sales and HAFA?
NAR has created an email for members to report specific examples of problems they are facing with lenders. These e-mails will be collected and used in ongoing discussions with lenders and the Treasury Department. You may send an e-mail detailing experiences to HAFA@realtors.org.
CALENDAR


September
15 - Entertainment Cmte. - 10am
15 - Member Services Cmte. - 11am
16 - Board of Directors - 9am
20 - TriplePlay Info Session - 9:00am
21 - Community Outreach Cmte. - 11am
22 - R-BAR Golf Outing
23 - Edu. Cmte - 2:00
24 - Sq. Footage Task Force - 2pm
Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS®
2201 Ridgewood Road
Suite 350
Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-375-8458
Fax: 610-375-6298
www.realestateinberks.com



 Greetings!

One or two foursomes are still available for next Wednesday's golf outing at Willow Hollow or you can still sign up for the pig roast dinner for only $20 - Call Janet now! 610-375-8458!
SEPTEMBER IS FOR SAFETY

REALTOR® Safety Webinar: Open House and Listing Appointment Safety
Wednesday, September 15 - 11 a.m.
Safety expert, Andrew Wooten will present a one-hour webinar, "Open House and Listing Appointment Safety," highlighting what to do during an open house and listing appointment to maximize your safety and the safety of your clients. Register today, space is limited.

R-BAR NEWS & EVENTS

TRIPLE PLAY - December 7-9, 2010,
Atlantic City, New Jersey

Registration is open!  Click here for more info!

Are you considering attending Triple Play? Attend a FREE Info session at R-BAR on Monday, September 20th at 9:30am. We'll provide coffee, donuts & the reasons why Triple Play is a fabulous convention! Click here to email Kirsten to register.


Click here for the report from the Nominating Committee.

NARdi Gras 2010 - NAR Annual Convention

New Orleans - Nov. 5 - 8, 2010

Focus on Real Estate - Four intensive days  that give you the competitive advantage. Click here for more more info!


2010 School Tax Rates
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effective July 1, 2010.  Please click here for the current information. 

FREE Open House Ads in BR
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Enter your open houses in TREND by Noon on Mondays and receive a FREE single Open House Ad in BREW! Contact Dave Renninger today! 610-375-2610 or daver@berksrealestateweekly.com


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PAR JUST LISTED NEWS:

Podcast: Stick to your word when hiring new talent
Sep 13, 2010 Samantha Elliott Krepps
Recruiting new talent can be a concern for some broker/owners. Jared James, CEO and founder of Jared James Enterprises, advises giving new prospects the whole story when interviewing them. Read more.


Help unrealistic sellers price their home properly
Sep 09, 2010 Kim Shindle
Price is one of the biggest factors in determining whether a property sells, according to Christy Crouch, a real estate coach with You're the Difference consulting in Virginia. Read more.

Successful REALTORS® differentiate themselves
Sep 08, 2010  Kim Shindle
Being a client's REALTOR® for life is more than knowing the business, according to Roseann Farrow, a real estate coach and trainer based in New York. Read more.
FHA Short Refinance Option Now Available
In an effort to help responsible home owners who owe more on their mortgage than the value of their property, HUD is providing an additional refinancing option for underwater borrowers. The FHA Short Refinance option is targeted to help people who owe more on their mortgage than their home is worth because their local markets saw large declines in home values. For more information on this new program, read the FHA's mortgagee letter.
EDUCATION NEWS:

Appraisers - Start your CE Classes NOW!
Berks Real Estate Institute is offering classes this fall:
American Houses - Nov. 3 & 10
3 Hour PA Cert. Act/Board Regulations - Nov. 17
History of Residential Construction - Nov. 17
7 Hour National USPAP - Dec. 1
Click here for all info.