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Victoria Doran, GRI |
Greetings!
Since the beginning of my presidency, I have been eagerly anticipating the month of March! Not just because we know Spring is right around the corner - but because March is the month we traditionally celebrate with our fellow REALTORS® at our Circle of Sales Excellence Awards Gala! This year, we have chosen March 20th to gather at Rhodes-on-the Pawtuxet for an evening of Parti-GRAS! I am so excited about the response this year and I am looking forward to a wonderful turnout at the event! I would like to thank our Awards Chair, Ann Shackford, for yet another wonderful job! Ann is responsible for ushering in changes to make the application process easier and for bringing everything together so smoothly this year! Thanks Ann!
I would also like to thank our individual and corporate sponsors who have generously contributed to our Circle of Sales Excellence Awards Gala! Without the support of these fine businesses we would not be able to deliver the kind of quality events we offer throughout the year!
On the educational front, please note that the Department of Business Regulation has now mandated that a 3 credit agency course be completed by April 30, 2008 by all real estate licensees. The Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® is offering several opportunities to meet this requirement. Your support of our local Board programming makes it possible for us to continue offering valuable educational opportunities!
I look forward to seeing you on March 20th!
Sincerely,
Vicki
Vicki Doran, 2008 President
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| IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM DBR! |
| The Department of Business Regulation will not be sending real estate license renewals by mail! All renewals will be required to be completed on-line at www.dbr.state.ri.us. |
Law of Agency Course required to be completed by ALL real estate licensees by April 30, 2008 |
Attention GPBOR REALTORS®!
The Department of Business Regulation has mandated this course to 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.
Thursday ~ March 27, 2008
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday ~ April 15, 2008
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
This course has been designed by the RI Association of REALTORS® for REALTORS®. This course specifically addresses the curriculum expectations of the
RIAR Agency Task Force.
WHERE? Save the Bay Headquarters
One Save the Bay Drive
Providence, RI 02905
DBR Approved for 3-hours of
Continuing Education Credits
Register for this course by calling
(401) 785-9898 and selecting option #1.
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| GPBOR Governmental Affairs Update Housing Resource Commission to Hold Hearing on Proposed Changes to Lead Regulations on March 3rd at 1PM. |
A Public Hearing will be held on March 3, 2008 to consider proposed changes to the existing RI Lead Regulations. The hearing will be held at 1PM in Conference Room A of the Powers Building (Department of Administration) located at One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI. Those of you who rent or sell older properties (pre-dating 1978) may wish to contact Monica Staaf, Legal Counsel for RIAR, with comments. Monica can be reached at monica@riliving.com.
Other Important Regulatory Notes:
May 1, 2008 Agency: The new agency law will go into effect. All real estate licensees must have taken an Agency Course approved by DBR to continue in their practice. For more details about the classes offered, please call the Board office at (401) 274-8383.
June 1, 2008 Cesspools: Cesspools located in environmentally sensitive areas will require inspection and failed systems will need to be replaced. For more details about the 2007 Cesspool Act please click here. For specific questions, please contact: Jon Zwarg at the DEM Office of Water Resources - (401) 222-4700 x7205 or jonathan.zwarg@dem.ri.gov.
July 1, 2008 Fire Safety: Beginning July 1st, all three-unit dwellings must have interconnected smoke alarms installed in common areas. Wireless detectors are permitted. For more information, please contact the RI State Fire Marshal's office at (401) 462-2400.
Don't Forget to Vote
The Rhode Island Primary will be held on March 4, 2008. Don't forget to vote! For information about your voter registration status or to determine your primary poll location please click here.
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At Parti-Gras! Join us to honor the
2007 Circle of Sales Excellence Award 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
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Accardo Law Offices
Albert REALTORS®/GMAC Real Estate
BankNewport
Bank of America
Bank RI
Law Offices of James J. Caruolo
CCO Mortgage
Coastway Credit Union
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Countrywide Home Loans
Domestic Bank
Eastern Bank Mortgage
First Horizon Home Loans
Full Disclosure Home Inspections
GMAC Mortgage Corporation
Herbert H. Landy Insurance Company
Homestar Mortgage
IndyMac Bank Home Loans
Keller Williams Realty, Cranston
LaPlante Sowa Goldman
Mortgage Master, Inc.
National City Mortgage
New England Regional Mortgage
Pawtucket Credit Union
Prudential Gammons Realty
RE/MAX
1st Choice Heritage Preferred
Premier Properties
Residential Properties, Ltd.
Residential Title Services
Rhode Island Housing
Salem Five Mortgage
Shamrock Financial Mortgage
Short Sales Advisors of New England
Sovereign Bank
Thibodeau & Baker, LLP
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
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| Dick Gaylord
National Association of REALTORS®
2008 President |
Outstanding REALTOR® Commitment |
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Richard F. "Dick" Gaylord, a REALTOR® from Long Beach, California, is 2008 President of the National Association of REALTORS®. As President of NAR, Dick represents over 1.3 million members involved in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate activities.
Dick began his service to the REALTOR® organization in the 1980's, serving as President of his local Board in both 1987 and 1992. His volunteer activity included involvement on his local Grievance, Professional Standards and RPAC Committees. He was named REALTOR® of the Year by his local Board in 1986.
Dick served as President of the California Association of REALTORS® in 2000. He served on many committees at the state level including Federal Issues, Political Affairs and Educational Services.
He was named State REALTOR® of the Year in 2000.
Dick's commitment continued and in 2003 he was elected to serve as Region XIII Vice President and subsequently was selected as NAR's 1st Vice President for 2006.
As a leader, Dick's service to the REALTOR® community, and the community as a whole, has been a wonderful example!
You can see Dick's latest podcast on the Housing Stimulus Package by clicking here! |
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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| The REALTOR® Party Needs your Support in 2008 |
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Your voluntary personal donation provides us with the funding to ensure that our bi-partisan message is heard from Smith Hill to Capitol Hill!
April will be RPAC Month in Rhode Island
Join the $99.00 Club by sending a personal check to the Board office payable to RPAC. $99.00 Club members will receive complimentary admission to all local RPAC Events throughout the state plus added benefits! |
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Technology Tip from Michael Pereira, Chair
GPBOR Tech Committee |
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Now you can read your voice mail!
On February 13th, the Technology Committee hosted a panel discussion about the business advantages of using a 'smartphone'. One of the features that Mindy Lane, a co-presenter, shared with the group was a product called Simulscribe. I found this very innovative and I think this is information worth passing along to you.
Simulscribe is a service that allows you to convert your voice mails to text messages and sends them directly to your mobile phone, PDA or email account. Whether you are in a closing, at a showing or spending some quality downtime, you can access and sort your voice mails with ease!
The service is reasonably priced at $29.95 per month for unlimited messages. If you are not interested in a monthly plan, you can subscribe for $.35 per message.
Simulscribe is big on customer service and offers 24/7 service and support.
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