| President's Message,
Brought to you by Bruce D. Lane, SRES |
Greetings:
I am pleased to announce that the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® will be releasing our 2011 Affiliate Directory and Community Resource Guide. As a member of our Board, you will be receiving this valuable information which includes contact information for our Affiliate members and up to $2000 worth of local discounts and coupons. These discounts include savings for you and your customers on closing and title services, appraisal services, storage facilities as well as coupons for specialty stores, dining and salon services.
Our Affiliate Directory and Community Resource Guide will also include our schedule-of-events through 2011 and reminders about your REALTOR® membership benefits! Our goal is to grow this program and provide our members with expanded savings next year - an enhanced value for your membership!
Be sure to watch your mail for this release and if you have any comments or suggestions - we would be happy to take them!
Our S.T.A.R. Gala is coming up on April 28, 2011. The Striving To Achieve REALTOR® Gala theme was chosen to highlight membership participation in the community and the local board as well as innovative business practices. We will also take the opportunity to recognize our Affiliates and Sponsors! This year, we have established a Gala Sub-Committee to plan and implement this night of recognition and fun. The committee has chosen the Agawam Hunt Club in East Providence to host the event - which will offer a wonderful venue for us!
In the meantime, take advantage of our networking and educational opportunities we have highlighted in this newsletter! I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!
Regards,
Bruce Lane, SRES
2011 President GPBOR |
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Circle of Sales Excellence Update |
Circle of Sales Excellence Certificates are being processed and will be available at the Board Office the week of March 14, 2011. Participants must stop by the office to pick up their certificates.
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S.T.A.R. Awards and Gala Event to be held
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Agawam Hunt Club
East Providence, RI
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | 
The STRIVING TO ACHIEVE REALTOR® (STAR) Nominations are now open to all members!
This Awards Gala and Recognition Night is sponsored by the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®. The purpose is to recognize outstanding members of the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® and to honor their contributions and achievements. Any REALTOR®, REALTOR® company or Affiliate member or Affiliate company may be nominated! The categories of recognition include:
Individual STARS: RPAC STAR Rookie of the Year STAR Rising STAR Tech Savvy STAR Good Neighbor STAR
Outstanding Educator STAR
Team/Company STARS:
Best New Brokerage
Most Innovative Company
Company Community Involvement
Tremendous Team Award
Affiliate STARS:
Affiliate Member of the Year
Affiliate Company of the Year
Access the Criteria and Nomination Form Here!
To Register for the Gala Event to be held on April 28, 2011, please call the Board Office by April 22, 2011! The cost of the event is $40.00 per person, inclusive, checks can be made payable to GPBOR.
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| 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 |
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The Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® offers Three-Hours of Continuing Education |
We are pleased to present the following course to meet your needs and help you better serve your clients! This class is approved for 3 CEU's by the Real Estate Division of the DBR.
"How to Utilize Social Media to Increase Your Business"
3 CEUs ~ $30 for members/$40 for non-members Shalimar Albanese, Marketing Director, Shamrock Financial Corporation and Jeremy Walsh, CEO, The Right Click, will provide an overview of the social networking opportunities technology now offers buyers and sellers of real property. It will educate our members about the advantages of using social media to connect with potential clients. WHEN: Thursday, March 3, 2011
9:30: Registration Program: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® Office
365 Eddy Street, Suite 1, Providence RI
Seating is limited:
Call the Board office at (401) 274-8383 to register! |
| Technology Tip
Brought to you by the
Greater Providence Board of REALTORS®
Technology Committee | 
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All DocuSign for REALTORS® plans are available only to members of NAR. Membership is validated using your NRDS ID. |
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Support Your Business
'Ice Skating for
RPAC' | |
JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF FUN!
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March 3, 2011
6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Bank of America
City Center
2 Kennedy Plaza
Providence, RI
HOT CHOCOLATE TENT SPONSORED BY
MARTINELLI CAPUTI, Ltd.
Friends and Family Welcome!
$20.00 suggested donation
includes skates and admission.
Call the Board Office at (401) 274-8383 to RSVP! |
Visit our Sponsor:
Multi-Media Marketing!
In print, online,
direct mail,
mobile search,
video tours & more.
Click here for advertising information. |
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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:
March 23, 2011
4 p.m.- 7 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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New Member Orientation
March 23, 2011
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
at the Board office
Code of Ethics
Training Class
at the Board office
March 23, 2011
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
March 18, 2011
S.T.A.R. Gala 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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