| President's Message,
Sussy DeLeon |
Greetings!
Volunteers are the most important resource of the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®. The members who contribute their time and talents to the many functions our Board provides are to be commended for their commitment. In our extended REALTOR® network I am sure that there are members who dedicate special service to their profession, community organizations or an important cause that has some significant meaning to them. Because of this involvement, lives and communities are changed. I would like to honor this effort! This month, I invite you to consider fellow REALTOR® members who make a difference in the lives of others. It is my goal to submit your nominations for the 10th Annual NAR Good Neighbor Awards. The Award annually recognizes five REALTOR® members from across the country whose commitment to service creates better lives for those they touch.
Honorees are awarded $10,000 for their chosen charity work. These donations are sponsored by eNeighborhoods, Homes.com and Lowe's. In addition to the grant, each honoree will receive a $2,000 Lowe's gift card and each honorable mention will receive a $1,000 Lowe's gift card. Deadline for submission is Friday, May 22, 2009.
Members of the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® have the reputation of being leaders in their local communities - reach out and let us know what you are doing and our staff will be happy to guide you! For more information you can click here. I look forward to hearing from you!
Respectfully submitted,
Sussy DeLeon
2009 President |
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Circle of Sales Excellence Awards Honors 2008 Recipients |
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You are Cordially Invited to Attend
The 2008 Circle of Sales Excellence Awards Reception to be held on
Thursday, March 19, 2009
6 PM-9 PM
The Marriott
1 Orms Street
Providence, RI
Cash Bar ~ Hors d'oeuvres
$30.00 per ticket
or by calling the Board Office at
(401) 274-8383.
To view our 2007 Awardees please click here. Special Thanks to our Sponsors for their support: BankNewport, Coastway Credit Union, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Countrywide Home Loans, Domestic Bank, Eastern Bank, Herbert H. Landy Insurance Company, Homeland Funding Solutions, Homestar Mortgage, Keller Williams Realty, MetLife Home Loans, Mortgage Master, MultiState Title Company, National City Mortgage, Pawtucket Credit Union, RE/MAX 1st Choice, RE/MAX Central, RE/MAX New Horizons, RE/MAX Patriot Properties, RE/MAX Premier, RE/MAX Properties, RE/MAX Preferred, Residential Title Services, Shamrock Financial Mortgage, Thibodeau & Baker, LLP |
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RPAC WANTS YOU! |
The Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® wants
you to join the '99 Club'!
RPAC Donors who give $99 and above receive some special incentives! As a 99 Club member, you will:
Automatically be enrolled in the Daily RPAC Raffle for the Month of April.
Jump to the Head of the Line With 99- Our 99 Club members have access to a 'no wait' bar line at our member events.
Enjoy complimentary access to all of the upcoming RPAC networking events.
C.C. O'Brien's, March 3rd 5 PM
8 Mechanic Street, Pawcatuck, CT
The Residences At the Westin,
RPAC Open House
March 26, 5 PM-7PM
Karaoke at the Hi-Hat, American Idol II
April 1, 5PM - 8 PM
$10.00 RPAC Donation at the Door
Personal Check or Cash For more information or to register, please call (401) 274-8383
Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS® or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 70% of each contribution is used by your state PAC to support state and local political candidates. Until your state PAC reaches its RPAC goal 30% is sent to National RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a; after the state PAC reaches its RPAC goal it may elect to retain your entire contribution for use in supporting state and local candidates. |
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New England Economic and Federal Agency Conference for Real Estate Appraisers |
Presented by the Massachusetts
Board of Real Estate Appraisers
As a member of GPBOR, you are invited to join MBREA, at their member rates, for an upcoming New England Economic and Federal Agency Conference for Appraisers.
WHEN: March 24, 2009
Registration: 8:15 AM
Program: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
WHERE: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel
181 Boston Post Road, West
Marlborough, Massachusetts
PRICE: $95.00 for GPBOR Members - a $30 savings!
Use gpbor for your discount code.
The conference will feature Dr. Karl Case who will speak about current and future economic trends affecting real estate in New England.
You will hear from Appraisal Policy Makers from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, HUD and VA.
Moderated by John Ross, panelists include Jacqueline Doty, Collateral Policy Manager, Freddie Mac, Gerald Kifer, Supervisory Appraiser, Department of Veteran Affairs, and Donna Tomposki, Director of Home Valuation Policy Division, Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Sponsored by
Herbert H. Landy Insurance Company
Specializing in Errors and Omissions Insurance for Real Estate Professionals |
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News from the RI State House |
2009 Legislation is introduced in General Assembly
The Rhode Island General Assembly is considering legislation that impacts property rights, home ownership rights, and taxation.
On February 11, 2009 members of the Greater Providence Board, the RI Association of REALTORS® and neighborhood groups joined to provide testimony in support of this legislation on behalf of our respective members. Thank you to those who participated in the process.
H5088 "AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS - LOCATION OF GAS REGULATORS AND GAS METERS" Introduced By Representatives Costantino, Fox, Slater, Ajello and Williams.
This bill would establish procedures for the location or relocation of gas regulators and gas meters on residential property by a public utility, and would make additional provisions regarding historic buildings. REALTOR Position: Support.
Status: Heard in Committee, held for further study
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| The National Association of REALTORS® is looking for a few Good Neighbors! |
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The Good Neighbor Awards recognize REALTORS® who've made an extraordinary commitment to improving the quality of life in their communities through volunteer work. Five winners each year receive $10,000 grants for their cause.
For more information about the Good Neighbor Awards, click here. |
The Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency is a national leader in providing Errors & Omissions insurance to Real Estate Agents & Brokers and Appraisers. With over 50 years of experience, we know the business of insuring Real Estate professionals. The Landy Agency is affiliated with professional associations throughout the United States, and we are particularly proud to serve the members of the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®. We are pleased to introduce into Rhode Island the Realty Express E&O plan. Designed for smaller firms, it features a simple application process and very competitive rates. Apply online at www.landy.com and receive your policy the same day! Larger firms will also benefit from new lower premiums as well as enhancements to our already great coverage. Visit www.landy.com for information and applications, or contact John Torvi at 781-292-5417 or johnt@landy.com, for personal service. We also have E&O plans for Home Inspectors, Mortgage Brokers, Property Managers and Title Agents. Visit our website at www.landy.com to learn more about us.
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| Technology Tip |
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From Michael Pereira
GPBOR Technology Chair
Jott allows you to take notes hands-free! Don't try to write reminder notes or a client's contact information while driving again!
You can access
this technology on http://jott.com. This app is compatible with Blackberrys, iPhones, and desktops. Jott lets you send e-mails or text messages simply by making a phone call. You can also use the voice-activated software to add an entry to your Google or Outlook calendar. You can send yourself reminder e-mails as well. The cost is a very reasonable $3.95 a month and $12.95 for the premium Blackberry-friendly version. |
| Greater Providence Board
of REALTORS®
offers
Code of Ethics Training |
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Date: March 11, 2009
Where: Board Office
365 Eddy Street, Suite 1
Providence, RI 02903
Cost: $30.00
You can apply your GPBOR Discount Coupon! Call today to reserve your seat! |
Fulfills the NAR Ethics Training requirement for current members for the Third Quadrennial.
3 Core Hours of DBR Continuing Education Credits
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| Save the Date |
Celebrating a Tradition of Excellence since 1907!
Appreciation Night
March 5, 2009
Hi-Hat Lounge
Code of Ethics Course
for the 3rd Quadrennial
March 11, 2009
3 CEUs
$30.00
2008 Circle of Sales
Excellence Awards
Reception
The Providence Marriott March 19, 2009
$30.00
New Member Orientation
March 31, 2009
9:30 AM-10:30 AM
Semi-Annual Meeting
and Breakfast
Metacomet Country Club
April 22, 2009
National Association of REALTORS® Mid-Year Meetings, Washington, DC May 11-15, 2009 |
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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! |
| NAR Restates its Percentage of
Non-Deductible Dues for 2008 |
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Important Tax Notice for REALTORS®
Please note this change for your tax files about the deductibility of your National Association of REALTOR® dues, which total $80 for 2008. NAR has restated the amount of its dues that are not deductible for last year because of a significant amount of new programming. The nondeductible dues portion will now be $25 (or 31%).
It was previously $18 (or 22%). Please attach this notice to your 2008 dues invoice as a record of this change.
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