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President's Message
Sussy DeLeon, CRB |
Hello!
This is a very busy time of year at the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®! We are processing all your REALTOR® dues payments and ensuring that there will be no disruption in all of your membership services! Many of our members have had questions about their membership responsibilities and we have done our best to answer each concern individually. Our mission is to assist you- so if you have any questions, please be aware that the staff members and the Board are here to help!
We know that this year is exceptionally challenging for many of our members and the Board is offering a $20 coupon good toward any Code of Ethics Course for the 3rd Quadrennial offered by the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®. Take advantage of this member benefit and ensure that your REALTOR® dues are received by GPBOR no later than December 15, 2008 to receive this coupon! Sound fiscal management has allowed us to offer local Board services at the most competitive price available.
This year, the National Association of REALTORS® met in Orlando for the Annual Convention. The GPBOR delegation was able to spend some valuable time with our Ambassador Association from Nicaragua. We were also very pleased to participate in the Inaugural Gala, where Ron Phipps, of Phipps Realty in East Greenwich, was sworn in as our NAR 2009 First Vice President. It is very exciting to have this representation from our state and we all wish Ron well this coming year!
Our Board Open House and Blood Drive was held on November 21st. The RI Blood Center reported that our efforts will help save the lives of 15 people in need of that vital resource! Thank you to everyone who participated!
Our Annual Holiday Party is coming up on December 11th. This year, I thought it would be fun to bring the event back to Providence and the Hotel Providence could not be a better choice! The cocktail reception is reasonably priced at $20 and will be held from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. We are grateful to Accardo Law Offices who is sponsoring parking and Homeland Financial Solutions who is providing a parking shuttle for our attendees! I hope to see you there!
Happy Holidays-
Sussy DeLeon
2009 President GPBOR |
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Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® 2008 Holiday Festivities Announced!
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The Hotel Providence will
provide the festive setting for
our 2008 Holiday Gathering!
REALTORS®, Affiliates, Friends and Guests Welcome!
DATE: Thursday, December 11, 2008
TIME: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
LOCATION: The Hotel Providence
311 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres
$20.00 Per Person
Free Parking is Sponsored by Accardo Law Office and a Shuttle is available from the lot - sponsored by Homeland Funding Solutions!
We Gratefully Acknowledge our Generous Sponsors!
Accardo Law Offices
Anchor Financial Services
Countrywide Home Loans
Domestic Bank
Herbert H. Landy Insurance Company
Homeland Funding Solutions
Homestar Mortgage Company
LaPlante Sowa Goldman
MetLife Home Loans
MultiState Title Company
Pawtucket Credit Union
Webster Bank
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
RSVP by December 5, 2008!
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Have You Completed Your Quadrennial Requirement for REALTOR® Code of Ethics Training?
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Your local Board is charged with maintaining your records for Mandatory Code of Ethics Training prescribed by the National Association of REALTORS®. If you have taken Code of Ethics Training between 1/1/04 - 12/31/08, please make sure that you have submitted your course completion certificate to the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®. Documentation may be faxed to (401) 421-4705.
If you have taken the class and are still receiving notices from the Board, please give the Board a call at (401) 274-8383 to clarify whether we have received confirmation of your completion. It is important that you do so - because failure to complete the course will result in termination of membership as of January 1, 2009 per the National Association of REALTORS®.
If you have not taken the course for the 2nd Quadrennial...there is still time! The Greater Providence Board is offering the following classes:
Code of Ethics Training
December 3, 2008
4PM - 7PM
GPBOR Office
365 Eddy Street (1st Floor)
Providence, RI 02903
December 17, 2008
4PM - 7PM
GPBOR Office
365 Eddy Street (1st Floor)
Providence, RI 02903
Cost $30.00
Checks can be made payable to GPBOR or
Click here to register on line with a credit card. |
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Attention REALTORS®!
We need your Assistance -
Participate in NAR's Call-to-Action Today! |
Support the National Association of REALTORS® legislative plan to reinvigorate the housing market.
Contact your Member of Congress TODAY with just a click!
NAR recommends Congress pass new housing stimulus legislation that includes the following priorities:
1. Remove the requirement in the current law that first-time homebuyers repay the $7,500 tax credit, and expand the tax credit to apply not only to first-time buyers but also to all buyers of a primary residence.
2. Revise the FHA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac 2008 stimulus loan limit increases to make them permanent. The Economic Stabilization Act, enacted in February, made loan limit increases temporary, and subsequent legislation reduced the loan limits and made them permanent. This has broad implication for homebuyers in high cost areas.
3. Urge the government to use a portion of the allotted $700 billion that was provided to purchase mortgage-backed securities from banks to provide price stabilization for housing. The Treasury department should be required to use the newly enacted Troubled Assets Relief Program to push banks to:
· Extend credit down to Main Street, making credit more available to consumers and small businesses;
· Expedite the process for short sales;
· Expedite the resolution of banks' real estate owned (REOs) properties.
4. Make permanent the prohibition against banks entering real estate brokerage and management, further protecting consumers and the economy.
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| Technology Tip |
Michael Pereira, Chair
GPBOR Technology Committee
This month, I am pleased to share with you my own latest tech acquisition...The Acer Aspire One AOA150-1577 Mini Laptop PC Netbook. This compact notebook computer weighs under 2.2 lbs. and comes with an Intel Atom N270 Processor, 120GB Hard Drive and Windows XP. If you are on-the-go as much as I am, you will find this lap top makes it easy to take the Internet on the road. I highly recommend this personal computer for performance and efficiency! The software, Windows XP Home Edition, allows you to surf the Internet, edit documents and photos and read email. At under $350.00 this little computer is a great deal! For more information on this product, click here. |
It is Time to Renew Your
REALTOR® Membership
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All members should have received the 2009 membership renewals by mail.
The annual dues your local Board collects provides you with a three part membership at the Greater Providence Board, the RI Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. Your prompt payment allows us to continue the high quality of service you receive as a real estate professional. Please remit your payment no later than December 15, 2008 to: GPBOR, 365 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903
As an added benefit this year, members who are paid, in full, by December 15, 2008 will receive a coupon valid for $20.00 off any Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® sponsored Code of Ethics Training. This course is required by NAR during the 3rd Quadrennial Period (1/1/09 - 12/31/12). The class also meets a core requirement for 3 credit hours of DBR approved continuing education that can be applied to recertification.
We appreciate your selection of the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® as your Local Board in 2008 and look forward to continuing our relationship with you in 2009.
If you have not received your statement or have any questions -no problem, please contact the Board office at (401) 274-8383 or email us at membership@gpbor.com. We are happy to assist you.
To pay your dues online now, click here. | |
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Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®
Recognizes our
2008 Sponsors |
Thank you!
Your generous sponsorship, throughout 2008, has provided us with the resources to offer programs and services to our valued members at a reasonable cost!
Accardo Law Offices
Albert REALTORS® GMAC
AMC Appraisal Co.
Anchor Financial Services
Armory Properties ~ Meredyth Church
Bank of America
BankNewport
BankRI
Citizens Mortgage, CCO
Coastway Credit Union
Countrywide Home Loans
Directors of the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®
Domestic Bank
Eastern Bank Mortgage
First Horizon Home Loans
Frank Sicilia
Full Disclosure Home Inspections
GMAC Mortgage
Herbert H. Landy Insurance Company
Homeland Funding Solutions
Homestar Mortgage
Keller Williams Realty
LaPlante Sowa Goldman
Law Office of James J. Caruolo
Law Office of Ronald C. Markoff
The Martone Group
MetLife Home Loans
Mortgage Master
MultiState Title Company
National City Mortgage
New England Regional Mortgage
Pare Corporation
Pawtucket Credit Union
Prudential Gammons Realty
Real Estate Book
REI, Inc.
RE/MAX 1st Choice, Heritage, Preferred, Premier and Properties
Residential Properties
Rhode Island Housing
Salem Five Mortgage
Shamrock Financial
Short Sale Advisors of New England
Sovereign Bank
Webster Bank
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage |
Click here for a complete list of our 2008 Golf Tournament Sponsors and view photos of the event! |
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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| 2008 Circle of Sales Excellence Awards Reminder |
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The 2008 Circle of Sales Excellence Awards Criteria has changed for the 2008 Production Year.
Please review the changes by clicking here.
To view of list of our 2007 Awardees please click here. |
| Resources for Appraisal Members |
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Attention Appraisers:
Valuable information including the 2008 NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Home Sellers can be found on realtor.org
Click here to access the services that are available to you! |
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SafeMLS Token Exchange |
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Replace your SafeMLS Token Today-
at no cost!
In July of 2008, State-Wide MLS began a voluntary SafeMLS Token replacement program initiated by a much higher than normal failure rate of the "Silver" Tokens that were then in use. While the device exchange is voluntary, we do recommend that you replace your current token with the serial # <E830410> as soon as possible to avoid a possible malfunction at the most inopportune time.
If your token is functioning properly, you may continue to use it. However, there are a number of benefits to the new style token:
1) The password that is generated is all numbers (not letters and numbers)
2) Much smaller design
3) New style key ring clasp makes it easier to put on/remove from a key ring
4) Longer warranty
There is no fee to make the exchange, and the process is simple, easy and only takes a couple of minutes to complete. Simply bring your current token and a photo ID to the MLS offices in Warwick during regular business hours and we'll take care of the rest!
For other return options, please contact MLS Support 401-785-9898 and select option 3.
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| Save the Date |
| Celebrating a Tradition of Excellence since 1907!
Important Dates!
December 3, 2008
Quadrennial
Code of Ethics Training
4-7 PM
GPBOR Office
365 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903
December 11, 2008 - Holiday Party
Hotel Providence
311 Westminster Street Providence, RI
December 17, 2008
Quadrennial
Code of Ethics Training
4-7 PM
GPBOR Office
365 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903
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We are here to provide you with the highest quality professional services at the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®. Contact us at:
(401) 274-8383
Michele Caprio, CEO
Suzanne Silva, CFO
Beth McSherry, Executive Administrator
Keep us up-to-date with your email address... so we can keep you up-to-date! | |
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