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Each year, RPAC works diligently to defeat costly policies, protect REALTORSŪ and their clients, and to endorse REALTORŪ-friendly candidates. 

  


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UPCOMING EVENTS

Joint Appearance: Former Governors Tim Kaine & George Allen
Joint Appearance: Former Governors Tim Kaine & George Allen
This event is free to attend, but advance registration is required.
Come hear each candidate's approach to fostering a healthy housing industry!
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REALTORŪ Day at Homearama              
Thursday, April 26, 9:30am-11:30am at Summer Lake
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On April 26, between the hours of 9:30am and 11:30am, REALTORSŪ can enjoy a complimentary breakfast and admission to Homearama, a premier showcase of new homes with the latest design trends, hot decorating ideas and innovative technology. MORE DETAILS / RSVP INFO
2012 REALTORŪ Nationwide Open House Weekend
April 28-29th, 2012

nationwide open houseJoin REALTORSŪ across the country in the 2012 REALTORŪ Nationwide Open House Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, 2012. By participating in the largest-ever national open house campaign, you will help reinforce the value of REALTORSŪ to home buyers and sellers.   
Open House BalloonWhat Can You Do to Get Involved?
Stop by the REALTORŪ store to spruce up your OPEN HOUSE signage. You can even submit a picture to the contest below for your chance to WIN a FREE sign. Stop by the reception desk of RAR on April 26th and 27th for your free We Are the R balloons to decorate your open house. Then join fellow REALTORSŪ across the country as you do what you do best; provide the most excellent resources available to potential home buyers and sellers.
Don't forget to input your Open Houses into Tempo™ by Friday, April 27!
 
YPN/RVA Presents:              Young Professionals Networking Over Coffee
Richmond's Past, Present, and Future 
May 24, 2012, 8:30a.m. - 11a.m. at RAR
Join us for a continental breakfast from 8:30-9AM, followed by a panel discussion with a variety of perspectives on Richmond's Past, Present, and Future.
Featured Speakers:

Bill Martin
Director, The Richmond History Center
Jim Ukrop
Civic Leader
Jane Ferrara
Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, Richmond Department of Economic and Community Development

The event is free for all RAR members to attend, but seating is limited and advance registration is required. 
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ASSOCIATION NEWS

New REALTORŪ Store Offers
Photo Contest and New Coupon Card
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You could WIN this Open House Wind Spinning Feather Flag (value $45). We want to know, 'What's Your Sign?' Send us a picture of a display sign you purchased at the RAR REALTORŪ Store and show us how you stand out in the crowd. Flags are available in store while supplies last. 

Send your picture to: rarcommunications@rarealtors.com. We will publish all submissions on our Facebook page. 

 

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Be sure to pick up a Coupon Card from the REALTORŪ Store next time you stop by RAR.  Each purchase you make earns you a punch on the card. After 10 punches, you will receive $10 OFF your next purchase of $25 or more! This offer is not valid on Supra lock box products.

UPCOMING EDUCATION & TRAINING

Additional Residential Standard Agency ClassesVA State Flag
Now Available for Registration

May and June RSA training classes are rapidly filling up. The following training dates have been added to the schedule:

May 22, 2012
(1-4PM) Instructors: Peggy Lynch & Gary Duda
May 30, 2012 (1-4PM) Instructors: Peggy Lynch & Donna Austin
June 4, 2012 (1-4PM) Instructors: Peggy Lynch & Donna Austin

The class fee is $15. To register please call 804-422-5000.
For Agency FAQs click HERE.
Upcoming Classes     
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April 27th - (9-11AM) 
In this interactive workshop taught by Gary Duda, participants will learn:
* How to maximize a smartphone investment
* Applications and shortcuts that will improve productivity
* Tips and techniques that will improve the professional look of phone based communications with clients
Individuals with or without a smartphone are welcome to attend. Those that have smartphones should bring them to class to participate in interactive setup of preferences and features.
Credit: 2 hrs CE/PL Electives
Fee: $25 (Register by 4/20/12) / $40 Registration Fee   

VRLTA
May 7th - (9am-4pm) 
Get up to speed with Chip Dicks, Esq. on the latest changes to the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act. Designed for real estate brokers, agents, and property managers, this course offers:
* A detailed review of lease applications.
* A guide for broker and agent compliance.
* The awareness and information needed to protect your business.
Credit: 6 hrs CE/PL Credit Pending
Fee: $100 (register by 4/27); $125 

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS  

NAR Rally to Protect the American Dream
Thursday, May 17, 7AM-6PM

buttonGiven the challenges facing real estate and home ownership, this year NAR is hosting the REALTORŪ Rally to Protect the American Dream in Upper Senate Park at the U.S. Capitol. This rally on Capitol Hill will show our elected officials that no one cares more about revitalizing the real estate market than REALTORSŪ.  
How to Register: Contact Kathryn Burke at kburke@rarealtors.com
There will be no cost to RAR members. Bus Transportation will be provided and is scheduled to depart from Regency Mall.  Rally participants will meet next to the Firestore at the corner of Parham and Holly Hill Road. Buses will depart at 7:00 a.m. sharp. Pastries and refreshments will be served, and a box lunch will be provided by NAR. For more information on the rally click HERE.

A WORD FROM OUR SPONSORS

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Cruise & Gift Card Giveaway!

Sell any home now until December 2012 and you will receive a Visa Gift Card and qualify
for our increased commission program. In addition, you will be entered into a drawing for an Alaskan Cruise Getaway! Just our way of saying Thank You for partnering with us! Click here for more information: http://www.hhhunthomes.com/Richmond-VA-Communities

2-10 Home Buyers Warranty                 
2-10 Homebuyers Warranty

 

Protect your clients from unexpected repair bills! Offer a 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty home service agreement from a company you can trust; providing the highest service and the best coverage at a competitive price. "Serving the Real Estate community for over 30 Years"
Brenda Romano, Account Executive
Cell: 804-304-4986 www.2-10.com  

Bank of America
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Bank of America Home Loans has the right product for your borrower and the right relationship for you to help grow your business. We offer a full suite of products including 203k (perfect for this market!) and a unique contact management system available to our business partners where we can incubate your tire kickers and send them back to you when they are TRULY ready to buy!!! Contact me today to learn more.
Anthony Fastige  804-525-1024   anthony.h.fastige@bankofamerica.com 

If you have questions regarding this notice, please contact us at rarcommunications@rarealtors.com.