| President's Message,
Sussy DeLeon |
Greetings!
On April 28, 2009 the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®
held a Presidential Task Force to explore ways that we can assist you and your clients in this market. The task force was facilitated by GPBOR Director Richard Epstein and was comprised of a range of REALTORS® from across the Board's jurisdiction. The task force determined that education for our members and the promotion and adherence to professional courtesies is critical at this time. I would like to thank everyone who participated on the panel. The time and dedication of our volunteers is much appreciated. We will be posting the findings of the meeting on our website.
In April, we hosted our Semi-Annual Membership Breakfast Meeting at the Metacomet Country Club. Our sponsors and guest speakers, Tom Fleming of Bank of America and Ken Russo of LaPlante Sowa Goldman, provided valuable insight into some new and upcoming tools for REALTORS®.
I am pleased to announce that Michele Caprio, our Chief Executive Officer, recently achieved the REALTORS® Certified Executive(RCE) designation. This designation recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence in the field of association management. On behalf of the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®, we congratulate her!
This month, we are pleased to co-host a seminar with Rhode Island Housing. We are billing this program "Show Me the Money"! We have asked Rhode Island Housing to share their Neighborhood Stabilization Program with us and we have invited local representatives from Providence, Warwick, Woonsocket and Newport to discuss local grants and additional funding available to qualified homebuyers. There are so many good opportunities available for homebuyers - we just need to get that message out! So please plan on joining us!
I look forward to seeing you there!
Respectfully submitted,
Sussy DeLeon
2009 President |
| NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING:
RI Department of Business Regulation is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 to review Proposed Amendments to RI Real Estate Regulations. |
On May 5, 2009 the Department of Business Regulation will hold a public hearing at 10:00 AM at 1151 Pontiac Avenue, Building 68-69, Cranston, RI. The purpose of the hearing is to review updated rules and procedures for the licensing of real estate brokers and sales persons. Please see the attached link below for the notice and proposed amendments.
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Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® offers Code of Ethics Training for 3 Hours of Continuing Education Credit
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The REALTOR® Code of Ethics sets our members apart from real estate licensees. By subscribing to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics you are telling your clients, colleagues and the general public that you are held to the highest standard of conduct and practice.
WHEN: May 6, 2009
TIME: 3PM - 6 PM
WHERE: 365 Eddy Street, Providence, RI
PRICE: $30.00 or $10 with GPBOR coupon
Call the Board Office at (401) 274-8383 to Register Today!
Instructor, Dean deTonnancourt, will lead you through common misconceptions about professional business practices and assist you in developing a meaningful knowledge of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.
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Washington Update:
By Stephen Antoni, Rhode Island
REALTOR® Political Involvement Chair
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On May 11-15, REALTOR®
members from Rhode Island will be traveling to Washington, DC. Each May, the National Association of REALTORS®
sponsors Mid-Year Governance Meetings in coordination with extensive efforts to connect REALTORS®
with their members of the US Congress. This year, members of the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® will join their colleagues from across the state to bring our message to Congress. Speaking from our past experiences, our Congressmen and Senators are always impressed when 25-30 REALTORS® from Rhode Island crowd into their conference rooms to discuss our legislative agenda.
You can participate in the process too! These meetings are open to all interested REALTOR®
members. You can find more information about the program by clicking here.
Also, I would like to encourage you to participate in our Calls-To-Action. Periodically, you will receive an email from the National Association of REALTORS® urging you to "Take Action Now". Please open the email and respond to the prompts. Your one 'click' on the mouse sends emails to our congressional delegation. This is a powerful tool that the REALTOR® Association uses to provide feedback to Congress. For more information on Government Affairs, you can visit www.realtor.org.
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| GPBOR Technology Tip |
From
Michael Pereira
GPBOR Tech Chair
You AREN'T on Facebook YET??
NAR offers a free field guide to its members which provides information and articles about social networking sights and how real estate professionals are using them to attract more clients. A sampling includes: Measuring the Impact of Your Marketing, Social Networking for Newbies, A Broker's Best "Friend": Can Facebook Revive the Real Estate Market?" Visit http://www.realtor.org/library/library/fg125 and see what it's about! Interested in the latest real estate technology? Keep up to speed with the (CRT) Center for REALTOR® Technology's blog, which provides timely insights on tools and services you should know about. Visit http://blog.realtors.org/crt/ | |
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| "SHOW ME THE MONEY"! |
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A presentation of real financing tools for your buyers!
May 20, 2009
8:30 AM- 10:45 AM Continental Breakfast
Don't miss the opportunity to learn about the resources that are putting buyers into homes!
Cathleen Paniccia of Rhode Island Housing will be our keynote speaker.
We will hear from local community development agencies about funding sources that are available to your buyers...(that many others are not aware of)!
Call the Board office today to register!
(401) 274-8383
Radisson Airport Hotel
2081 Post Road Warwick, RI
COST: FREE to REALTOR®
members
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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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| Right Tools
Right Now |
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You weren't able to make Dr. Lawrence Yun's April 29th presentation in Rhode Island? Sign-up for this May 28th Webinar (10:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time) where NAR's Chief Economist will discuss current market trends and conditions and highlight the many useful products of the Research Division to aid you in your daily business.
Click here for more information on the program! |
| Save the Date |
| Celebrating a Tradition of Excellence since 1907!
New Member Orientation
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
GPBOR office
Mandatory Code of Ethics Training
Wednesday,
May 6, 2009
3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
GPBOR office
National Association of
REALTORS®
Mid-Year Meetings, Washington, DC
May 11-15, 2009
"Show Me the Money"
May 20, 2009
Radisson Airport Hotel
8:30 - 11:00 |
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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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