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Victoria Doran, GRI |
Greetings!
January was a very busy month for the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®! We offered several educational opportunities and committees have begun the work of implementing their 2008 goals. I would like to thank everyone who signed up to serve on a committe this year. We tried to honor all requests and we appreciate the dedication and commitment to serve demonstrated by many of our members!
On January 23rd, the leadership of the RI Association of REALTORS®, which included many of our Board members, met to review and update RIAR's Strategic Plan. Jerry Matthews, a strategic planning consultant and former CEO for the Florida and Illinois Associations of REALTORS®, assisted us in facilitating this undertaking. Some very productive discussions resulted in action items that will be included for future goals.
On January 25th, the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® joined other local Boards and Sovereign Bank to co-sponsor State of the State for 2008. Stephen Andrews, an economist for Sovereign Bank, shared an insightful overview of national market trends. Cherie Roach, Senior Loan Originator, followed up on a local perspective that gave many of the attendees some helpful tools to share with buyers and sellers.
On February 13th, we are pleased to offer three hours of continuing education on the upcoming changes to our Law of Agency. If you have not already signed up, I would encourage you to do so soon! The courses we ran in January were very successful and I received some wonderful feedback from our members regarding hosting classes at locations including the Johnson and Wales Inn, Seekonk, and Save the Bay in Providence. We will certainly continue to bring you quality programming at these different venues.
Mark you calendars for March 20th! We will be celebrating at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet to the theme of 'Parti-Gras' at the Circle of Sales Excellence Awards Gala! You do not have to be an awardee to attend! So if you want to enjoy a terrific event and have a fun time networking with REALTORS® from our Board - please join us! It is always a terrific event!
Sincerely,
Vicki
Vicki Doran, 2008 President
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Celebrate Success! |
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Parti-Gras! Join us to honor the
2007 Circle of Sales Excellence Awards Recipients!
Dinner and Dancing at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet
Thursday March 20, 2008
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5:45 PM Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres
6:45 PM Dinner and Program
Price: $45.00 Inclusive
Dinner Entrees include a choice of
Prime Rib of Beef or Baked Chicken
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2008 Law of Agency Course Sponsored by the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® |
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Approved for 3-hours of
Continuing Education Credits
On May 1, 2008, the New Agency Law will change the way REALTORS® represent their clients and customers.
The RIAR Agency Task Force has worked diligently over the past two years to deliver comprehensive changes that will ensure that RI REALTORS® are utilizing the best practices available to represent members of the public.
The Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® is sponsoring this 3-Credit Continuing Education Course to prepare Brokers and Agents for the upcoming changes.
Wednesday
February 13, 2008
Agency '101'
9AM - Noon
This course has been designed for Principal Brokers and Designated REALTORS®
Save the Bay Headquarters
One Save the Bay Drive
Providence, RI 02905
Register for this course by calling
(401) 785-9898 and selecting option #1.
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| Technology Tip
from Michael Pereira
Chair, GPBOR Tech Committee |
Upcoming Tech Networking Event
Sponsored by the Technology Committee
Smartphones - The Competitive Edge
With so many different options and uses for various smartphones, the Technology Committee at the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® teamed up with our RPAC Committee and thought it would be a great idea to host a fundraising event with an educational twist! This event, open to all of our members, will give you the opportunity to explore the variety of choices available on the market and ask questions of real estate professionals who are successfully using these tools.
Please Join Us
Hi-Hat Lounge
Davol Square, Providence
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Hors d' oeuvres and Cash Bar
Presentations and demonstrations will be given by Committee Members Mindy Lane and Karl Martone and Committee Chair, Michael Pereira.
A $10 RPAC Contribution* will be collected at the door.
*cash or personal check only |
| Women's Council of REALTORS® to Offer Program on "Developing Your Business" |
Presented by: Judy Moses, 2007 National Women's Council of REALTORS® President
This program is offered free of charge to all REALTOR® members! For more information about the Women's Council of REALTORS® please visit their website at www.wcr.org
Date: February 14, 2008
Time: 1:30 pm
Place: RI Association of REALTORS®
100 Bignall Street, Classroom C
Warwick, RI
Please RVSP to Deborah Merritt, Program Chair, at (401) 241-0009. |
| REALTOR® Member Benefits: |
DID YOU KNOW . . .
The National Association of REALTORS® Library offers a wide range of online resources to you - its member - to help you to succeed? A valuable reference tool are its "Field Guides", which provide insight and guidance on a variety of topics that are relevant to you in your business. The Field Guides are grouped into the following categories:
General Topics
Real Estate Brokerage
Sales and Marketing
Residential Real Estate
Commercial - Investment Real Estate
Appraisals and Property Values
Legal, Legislative and Liability Issues
Land Use Issues
Technology
Under each group, you will find articles, books, links to websites and statistics related to the group. For example, under Real Estate Brokerage you will find information on "Recruiting and Retaining Salespeople", "Personal Assistants", "Office Policy Manuals", and "Mentoring". Under Sales and Marketing, you will find information on "Farming and Prospecting", "Goal Setting for REALTORS®", "Sales Closings", and "Business Etiquette when Working with Other Cultures". Under Appraisal and Property Values, you will find information on "Business Value" and "Impacts of Property Taxes on Real Estate". Under Legal, Legislative and Liability Issues, you will find information on "Dealing with Stigmatized Properties", "Complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act" and "Low-Income Housing Tax Credits".
This is just a small sampling. To view or to access the Field Guides, have your NRDS (National REALTOR® Database System) identification number ready and click here to be redirected to the online library for the National Association of REALTORS®.
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| New England REALTORS® Conference
The Charles Hotel
Cambridge, MA
March 2-4, 2008 |
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Join Judy Moore, 2008 Region 1 Vice President, and the entire New England Leadership Team for the New England REALTOR® Conference at the Charles Hotel, located in historic Harvard Square, Cambridge Massachusetts.
The New England REALTOR® Conference will bring together some of the nation's TOP LEADERS in the real estate Community.
General sessions include:
These informative sessions together with networking opportunities at the welcome reception and the 1960's themed reception will make this an event to remember! You'll also have the opportunity to purchase tickets to the Hasty Pudding Theater!
Program registration $250.00
Special Room Rate
$259.00
or by phone at
(781) 839-5523
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The Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency has been a national leader in providing Errors & Omissions insurance to Real Estate Professionals since 1962. Offering experienced underwriting, competitive pricing, and the highest degree of service, we are proud supporters of Real Estate Associations in Rhode Island and throughout the United States. Contact us at 800-336-5422 for E&O insurance plans for Real Estate Agents & Brokers, Real Estate Appraisers, Home Inspectors, Title Agents, Mortgage Brokers, and many other professions. We offer surety bonds for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Brokers. Visit our website at www.landy.com to learn more about us.
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| RIAR Releases 2007 Year End Figures |
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Sales statistics released today by the Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® (RIAR) indicate a 2.65 percent decline in the 2007 median price of single family homes, falling from $282,500 in 2006 to $275,000 in 2007. The decline follows prices which climbed at record rates during the first half of this decade, more than doubling from 2000 to 2005.
The pace of sales slowed from 8313 single family home sales in 2006 to 7600 last year, an 8.6 percent decline. Days on market increased to 88 from 79 in 2006. |
| Applications are now being accepted for NAR's Good Neighbor Awards |
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The Good Neighbor Awards program recognizes REALTORS® who've made an extraordinary commitment to improving the quality of life in their communities through volunteer work. This year, five winners will receive $10,000 grants for their cause.
If you, or someone you know would like to participate, please click here for more information. |
| The REALTOR® Party Needs your Support in 2008 |
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The REALTORS® Political Action Committe reviews donation requests and makes recommendations for financial support for political candidates at the local, state and federal levels. Your voluntary personal donation provides us with the funding to ensure that our bi-partisan message is heard from Smith Hill to Capitol Hill!
What You Can Do
You can support the REALTOR® Party by attending RPAC events hosted by your local Board and State Association.
You can join the $99.00 Club by sending a personal check to the Board office payable to RPAC.
You can encourage your associates to participate! There IS power in our grassroots efforts! |
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Celebrating 100 Years in 2008
As the largest Professional Association in the U.S. and champion of private property rights, the National Association of REALTORS® is proud to be celebrating its Centennial this year. Select chapters of NAR's Commemorative Centennial Book are available in a short online video. REALTORS® across the country contributed to this book and members can still add their photo to NAR's celebratory mosaic. For more information on the video or the mosaic, click here. | |
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