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Victoria Doran, GRI |
Greetings!
This past month, the National Association of REALTORS® hosted our Mid-Year Meetings in Washington, DC. I traveled with other RI REALTORS® to our nation's capitol to represent your interests before our RI Congressmen and Senators. We were fortunate to be able to meet with all four members of our delegation and I am very pleased to report that they were all very receptive to our concerns. In fact, just this past week, Senator Reed, a key member of the Senate Banking Committee, was very instrumental in ushering in bi-partisan approved reforms that would allow FHA to insure up to $30 Billion in loans that lenders agree to write down so that the current borrowers can continue to afford to stay in their homes. This measure will also assist in strengthening the federal regulation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, allowing these government sponsored entities (GSEs) to continue to provide stability and affordability in the housing market. Please help us get our message out by resonding to Calls For Action from NAR. These are notices emailed to you from our REALTOR® Action Center. I encourage you to learn more about our advocacy agenda at www.realtor.org.
The Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® is recognizing June as Homeownership Month by co-presenting two workshops with Housing Network of RI to assist homeowners who may be in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure. On Tuesday, June 17, 2008 these workshops, one in English and one in Spanish, will be presented to homeowners at the Casey Family Services Center. This is a free-of-charge service offered through our alliance with the Housing Network of RI and its Partners. If you know anyone who could benefit from this seminar, please refer them to the Board Office for additional information.
I am pleased to announce that we have just launched our new website, www.gpbor.com! The website offers all the valuable membership information you need and will be a great resource to you regarding important announcements and upcoming events! The website offers access to MLS for REALTORS® and RILIVINGis available to members of the public that want to take advantage of this feature. Our Affiliate Directory is available to guide you to the valuable services of our Affiliate members and you can also take advantage of online learning!
Summer is nearly here and I wish you a very happy and productive June!
Sincerely-
Victoria E. Doran
2008 President, GPBOR
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NOTICE: The REALTOR® DAY on the Hill and RPAC Fundraiser, scheduled for June 3, 2008 have been cancelled.
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'Don't Lose Your Home to Foreclosure'
A Course Offered for REALTORS® to assist Consumers through the Options Available in Challenging Times!
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Join us for this Valuable Seminar, sponsored by the Statewide Cultural Diversity Committee along with Housing Network and its Members
DATE: June 26, 2008
TIME: 9 AM - Noon
8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
LOCATION: Pearl Street Lofts
300 Pearl Street
Providence, RI 02903
Plenty of Secured Parking!
A Special Thank You to Armory Properties for providing the location!
LEARN ABOUT:
Foreclosure Prevention, Loan Restructuring and the Short Sale explained in detail. Gain valuable knowledge you can bring to your clients and customers attention and invest in your education!
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"Don't Lose Your Home to Foreclosure"
Seminars for Homeowners facing Financial Challenges |
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REALTORS® partner with Housing Network and its Members to present free workshops to assist homeowners facing foreclosure.
DATE: June 17, 2008
TIME: 6PM - 8PM
WHERE: Casey Family Services
1268 Eddy Street
Providence, RI
*These workshops are offered at no cost
If you have clients or know homeowners who are in danger of losing their home to foreclosure, please refer them to this valuable workshop. This program will be offered concurrently in both English and Spanish and will provide tools that can assist those who would like to avoid foreclosure or will provide resources if foreclosure is inevitable.
To register, please contact the Board Office at
(401) 274-8383 or Housing Network at (401) 521-1461. |
| Technology Tip
From Michael Pereira
Chair, GPBOR Tech Committee |
You CAN Send It!
As a real estate professional incorporating technology into your business, you may find yourself emailing clients or colleagues with large attachments, such as photos and contracts, that bounce back to you due to their size. A friend of mine, who is a real estate administrator, recently told me about You Send It. This is a web-based subscription program available to individuals, businesses and corporations. It enables you to send, receive and track files, particularly large ones, and is convenient and secure. My friend recently attempted to send out an email with a 38MB attachment. Her program returned it as undeliverable but it was then sent successfully through You Send It, which can send and receive files up to 2 GB. You Send It can be branded to your business and has the capacity to deploy file delivery to multiple users in an organization.
For more information, including the ability to sign up for a 2-week free trial, click here. |
| Wells Fargo Invites You to Put Your Business on the Center Stage! |
You are invited to a LIVE coaching session with Rich Casto, Founder of Rich Casto & Company, the Real Estate Coaches. This seminar, offered free of charge, will offer proven business strategies, new ideas and valuable information!
Join Us ~ Reserve you spot Today!
DATE: Friday, June 13th, 2008
TIME: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
9 a.m. to 10 a.m. - Continental Breakfast and Partner Fair
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Workshop presentation
LOCATION: Twin River
100 Twin River Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
Complimentary Parking
RSVP by Thursday, June 12th, 2008
online: www.wfhmevents.com - access code: CSPVD08
Business Casual Attire
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| We are Here for YOU! |
| Celebrating 101 Years of Excellence! |
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We are here to provide you with quality professional service at the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®!
(401) 274-8383
Michele Caprio, CEO
Suzanne Silva, CFO
Beth McSherry, Executive Administrator | |
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| I Am A REALTOR® |
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The REALTOR® Pledge
I Pledge Myself
To Strive to be honorable and abide by the Golden Rule;
To strive to serve well my community, and through it, my country;
To abide by the REALTORS® Code of Ethics and to strive to conform my conduct to its aspirational ideals;
To act honestly in all real estate dealings;
To protect the individual rights of real estate ownership and to widen the opportunity to enjoy it;
To seek better to represent my clients by building my knowledge and competency. |
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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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 Levin
Scholarship Funds Available
The Greater Providence Board offers a scholarship program for a Veteran who would like to become a REALTOR®. The Levin Scholarship is named after Irving H. Levin, a past Greater Providence Board and RI Association of REALTORS® President. Among his many accomplishments, Irv Levin was instrumental in establishing the RIAR Legal Hotline. Irv was also a State REALTOR® of the Year, National Director and RI State Representative. Irv passed away in May 2005, and the Greater Providence Board established this fund in his name to honor his contributions to the REALTOR community.
Applicants must be an honorably Discharged Veteran or a Reservist or National Guard member who has been Federally activated, must be a resident of the State of Rhode Island, must affiliate with a member office of a local REALTOR® Board and the RI Association of REALTORS® and must complete an essay. For a copy of the application, click here. |
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The Greater Providence Awards Committee Announces: IMPORTANT CHANGES
TO 2008 CIRCLE OF SALES EXCELLENCE
CRITERIA |
For those interested in participating in the 2008 Circle of Sales Excellence Awards, please note that there have been several changes to the Circle of Sales Excellence Criteria for 2008. To view those changes, please click here. |
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| On Line Education Offered |
Why Wait?
Get Started on your Continuing Education for 2010!
Courses Include the Mandatory Code of Ethics Course to satisfy NAR's Quadrennial Requirement. |
For a list of DBR Approved courses click here. |
| 2008 REALTOR® of the Year Nominations Now Being Accepted! |
| You are invited to submit nominations for ROTY!
Do You Know Someone worthy of this Recognition?
Tell us about it!
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REALTOR® Spirit
Civic Activity
Business Accomplishments
Local Association/Board Activity
State Association Activity
National Association Activity
This special individual will represent GPBOR for the RI Associaiton REALTOR® of the Year Award!
To submit a nomination, please call the Board office at (401) 274-8383
Deadline: June 20, 2008 |
| Has your Office Moved or have you changed your Office Contact Information Recently? |
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As a service to our valued members, the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® would be happy to forward your information to our member offices to ensure that your colleagues are aware of any contact changes!
Just call the Board office at (401) 274-8383. | |
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