| President's Message,
Brought to you by Bruce D. Lane, SRES |
Greetings:
The Holidays are around the corner and with that in mind, I would like to extend the greetings of the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® and offer you our thanks for your membership and participation in our Board. Our continued success is based on the collaboration of real estate professionals who are dedicated to promote high standards of ethical practice, engage in promoting programs that best serve our knowledge and growth as real estate experts and protect and preserve private property rights. We should all be very proud of what we do together in a competitive yet cooperative spirit.
This organization collectively represents the business and professional interests of over 1500 individual REALTORS® across many cities and towns in Rhode Island. The dynamic of our membership is powerful and I am honored to represent you for 2011. For this coming year, I have one request of you - get involved with the Board. Volunteer for a committee, attend an event, give to RPAC, join us for an educational course or simply take the time to read all of our important correspondence. If we all take on just one initiative to strengthen our relationship with the Board, our small action will have a dramatic impact.
Take pride in the fact that you belong to a professional organization that protects your business, promotes the REALTOR® image in the community and highlights the success and commitment of our members!
Our Holiday Party will take place on December 2, 2010 at 1149 East Restaurant located at 965 Fall River Avenue in Seekonk. The evening will offer you the opportunity to network and celebrate the holiday season with your affiliates, colleagues and friends. Please make your reservations with the Board Office at (401) 274-8383 by November 29, 2010.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Regards,
Bruce Lane, SRES
2011 President GPBOR |
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NEW! 2010 Circle of Sales Excellence Announcement | |
The Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® Officers and Directors met on
November 17, 2010. They entertained recommendations from the membership regarding the re-purposed Sales Awards Criteria and Recognition Program.
The Board voted to recognize the sales accomplishments of those individuals who would like to participate in a sales recognition program that provides the framework and documentation of sales success through the popular certificate program. Members with an interest in participating in the recognition program may submit their
2010 Circle of Sales Awards Application and accompanying MLS documentation to the Board office no later than January 28, 2011 by 3:00 PM.
The recognition will include a
Certificate of Sales Excellence issued by the
Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® and documentation of the Awards Finalists on our website.
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The Greater Providence Board
of REALTORS®
Invites You To Its
Annual Holiday Party
Thursday, December 2, 2010
1149 East Restaurant
965 Fall River Avenue
Seekonk, MA
6:00 - 6:30 p.m. ~ Cocktails
6:30 - 9:00 p.m. ~ Dinner Stations
~ $35.00 per person ~
Friends and Guests Welcome!
We Gratefully Acknowledge Our Very Generous Sponsors
Allied Home Mortgage ~ Bank of America
Coastway Community Bank
Eastern Bank ~ Homestar Mortgage
Lepizzera & Laprocina ~ MetLife Home Loans
Mortgage Master, Inc. ~ MultiState Title Company
Pawtucket Credit Union ~ Pilgrim Title Company
Shamrock Financial ~ Washington Trust Company
Space is Limited ~ Please Reserve Early
R.S.V.P. no later than Monday, November 29, 2010 to:
reservations@gpbor.com and reference holiday party
in the subject line or call the Board office at
(401) 274-8383.
Checks made payable & mailed in advance to:
GPBOR, 365 Eddy Street, Ste. 1, Prov. RI 02903
~ Valet Parking is Available ~
No shows will be billed
If you have any disabilities which require
special accommodation, please specify by
contacting the Board at (401) 274-8383
or by email to info@gpbor.com.
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Code of Ethics Training |
Join Dean deTonnancourt as he takes you through the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and offers helpful insight on real estate practices that will keep you on the right track!
The course will be offered at the Board Office on
January 13, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Registration: $30 for members or $40 for non-members (includes course, materials and 3 RI DBR Approved Core CEUs toward your real estate license renewal).
Here's what people are saying about the class:
"Great Class!"
"Informative Instructor"
"Really kept my interest"
"Good Job!"
To Register: call the Board office at
(401) 274-8383.
Convenient metered
on-street parking
is available. In case of inclement
weather, see www.gpbor.com or
www.turntoten.com or call
(401) 274-8383 for class cancellations.
If you have any disabilities which require
special accommodation, please specify by
contacting the Board at (401) 274-8383
or by email to info@gpbor.com.
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| Professional Practice Update | |
Did You Know...?
If you represent clients or customers who reside in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, by law, you are responsible for maintaining and safe-guarding all personal infomation contained in both paper and electronic formats. This anti-fraud and identify theft standard, which was adopted in March of 2010, requires a written policy of storage and secure disposal of all personal information.
For full details click here.
Personal information is defined as a first name or initial and last name combined with any of the following:
1) Social Security Number;
2) Driver's License or State Issued ID Number;
3) Financial Account Information, Credit Card or Debit Card information with our without password or pin information.
It is a recommended practice to ensure all personal consumer information is stored and disposed of in a manner that protects the privacy of your clients and customers. When disposing of sensitive information, please consider using a shredding machine or call the Board office for more information about our upcoming Shred-it Day
which will be coming in early 2011! |
| REALTORS® Federal Credit Union | |
REALTORS® Federal Credit Union is proud to be a REALTOR Benefits® Program Partner! NAR has partnered with industry leaders to provide REALTORS® with value-added offers and significant savings on products and services they use every day. Through unique understanding and real partnership, we guide members to securing their financial independence, while supporting NAR's mission and benefiting the greater community.
As a REALTORS® Federal Credit Union member, you have access to our diverse portfolio of products and services. Our cooperative approach to financial services allows us to provide you with great rates and fewer fees. Eligible members include anyone who is a member of or works with the NAR as well as their immediate family or household members. You can become a member of REALTORS® Federal Credit Union as early as your first day of membership or relevant affiliation with the National Association of REALTORS® or any time afterward. Join today!
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The Irv Levin
Scholarship Fund
Founded to assist a returning US Veteran to make a new start as a REALTOR® | |
Irv Levin
1982-83 President
Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®
Attention members! The Irv Levin Scholarship Fund is administered by the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®
to financially assist returning veterans in establishing themselves in the profession of
real estate.
The criteria and application information
can be found here.
Please note that the application Deadline has been extended to
January 1, 2011.
Please call the Board office at (401) 274-8383 with any questions. | |
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Insurance for Professionals
The Herbert H. Landy Insurance Agency is a national leader in providing Errors & Omissions insurance to Real Estate Agents & Brokers and Appraisers. With over 60 years of experience, we offer cost-effective insurance plans for Residential and Commercial Real Estate businesses, as well as E&O plans for Residential and Commercial Appraisers, Home Inspectors, Property Managers, Mortgage Brokers, Title Agents, Attorneys and more. The Landy Agency is affiliated with professional associations throughout the United States, and we are proud to serve the members of the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®.
Coverage is available for firms of all sizes, and visit us at www.landy.com for information and on-line applications, or contact John Torvi at 781-292-5417 or johnt@landy.com for personalized assistance. |
| New On-line Educational Offerings for Appraisers! |  | |
Our Appraiser members can now access McKissock On-line Education and take advantage of the flexibility that this service offers!
Click here to access courses |
| News from State-Wide MLS |  | |
State-Wide MLS is pleased to announce the release of a virtual appointment scheduling and feedback service from AccuShow - a company that provides both online and operator-assisted showing services to thousands of REALTORS® coast to coast!
This State-Wide MLS member benefit comes to you at no additional cost!
Conveniently book appointments electronically!
Manage your client feedback!
Print Google Maps with directions to your showings!
AccuShow will start working immediately to make it easier for you and your clients to manage showing scheduling, feedback and communications. Just click here for a preview of how AccuShow works and how it will instantly improve your business! |
 Convention Highlights | | |
If you could not attend the
National Association of REALTORS®
2010 Convention in
New Orleans, you can see the highlights here! |
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The Annual Women's Council of REALTORS® Holiday Luncheon and Installation will be held at the Chalet at Castle Hill Inn, Newport, RI
Friday, December 3, 2010 at 11:30 am
$35.00 per person
For more information contact Shannon Buss at
(401) 714-7056
or
shannonbuss@kw.com |
| Important Dates | | |
2011 Dues were payable by 11-1-2010.
Pay without a late fee
by November 30, 2010
GPBOR Holiday Party
December 2, 2010
1149 East
965 Fall River Avenue
Seekonk, MA
Board Office Closed December 24-27, 2010 in observance of the Christmas Holiday
Code of Ethics
Training Class
January 13, 2011
9:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
at the Board office
New Member Orientation
January 13, 2011
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
at the Board office
Blood Drive
January 21, 2011
at the Board Office
January 28, 2011 Awards Applications are due at the Board Office by 3 p.m. If you have any disabilities which require special accommodation, please specify by contacting the Board at (401) 274-8383
or by email at info@gpbor.com
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 or
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!
OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE THE PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS OUR MEMBERS.
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