In This Issue
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
EABOR GOES TO THE DOGS
GOVERNMETAL AFFAIRS
MFRMLS NEWS
DID YOU KNOW... CODE OF ETHICS CYCLE UPDATE
ARTICLES OF INTREST
INDUSTRY NEWS
PROFESSIONAL PORTRAIT
COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS
CHARLOTTE COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION
SEMINAR
ENGLEWOOD/VENICE BOARD'S 2016 GRI SCHEDULE
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
RPR FREE ONLINE WORKSHOPS
STATISTICS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS and COMMITTEE MEETINGS
MEMBER REPORT and ACTION ITEMS
CALENDAR
FAR & NAR Happenings!
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EDUCATION
Continuing Education
WCR News
ROTONDA WEST CHANGES SIGN LIMITATIONS
QUICK LINKS
CORRECTION April 1, 2016

 

Margy Grant

General Counsel, Florida REALTORS

 
This upcoming EABOR General Membership is offering great information from speaker Margy Grant - General Counsel, Florida REALTORS on the FIRPTA changes, title insurance ruling from DFS, and listing transfer clarifications...among other things.
Including a great time for REALTORS and Affiliate Business Partners to network.
 
Meeting on Friday, April 8, 2016
Limited seating register today!
 
Download the GMM Flyer for details

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING  

Help EABOR fight hunger!

Bring a non-perishable food item
to the General Membership Meeting
Building a better community by fighting hunger today.
The best closing of all:
A closed door on hunger



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An OPPORTUNITY to WIN!
Dooney & Bourke bag
Suggested minimum donation of $10 per ticket.
Drawing will be held at 10:30 a.m. at our
General Membership Meeting on April 8, 2016
at the Tringali Recreation Center
3460 N. Access Road, Englewood, FL 34224
(need not be present to win)
This opportunity is offered to all EABOR REALTOR�
members and Affiliates.
No purchase or contribution is required.

EABOR GOES TO THE DOGS 
EABOR GOES TO THE DOGS...AGAIN! 
March 20, 2016 
 
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GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS 
MFRMLS NEWS


Your Annual Subscription Renewal with MFRMLS
 
An invoice for the 2016-17 MFRMLS subscription year has been posted to your account for you to review and pay.
 
Critical Dates:
  • Bill due date: Subscription invoices are due for all customers on Monday, May 16, by 5pm (ET).
  • Late fees: Customers who pay after 5pm (ET) on May 16 or later will owe a $50 late fee in addition to their regular bill.
  • Suspension deadline: Customers who have not paid their bill in full by Tuesday, May 31, by 5pm (ET) will have their MLS access suspended and will owe a $100 reinstatement fee to restore access.

  • Easy and Fast Payment Option click here

    If you have any questions about your subscription renewal, reach out to us at 800-686-7451 (option 5) or email [email protected]
     
    Thank you, we appreciate your business!
     


 
DID YOU KNOW....
 
National Association of REALTOR� Code of Ethics current four-year cycle will end Dec. 31, 2016. (The class must be taken between 1/1/2013 to 12/31/2016)
Training may be completed through local REALTOR� associations or through another method, such as home study, correspondence, classroom courses, or online courses.  
 
 
CLICK HERE FOR EABOR CLASSES
 
 
CLICK HERE FOR
ON LINE CLASS
 


ARTICLES OF INTEREST
 
INDUSTRY NEWS
NAR NEWS:
 
 Get Ready. Get Set. Get Realtor� 
        

 
 
FAR NEWS:
 
PROFESSIONAL PORTRAIT SESSION
 
Anthony Barbacane, Inc.
A Photo Imaging Company
 
Coming to
Englewood Area Board of Realtors
May 13, 2016
 
Appointments are limited.
To schedule yours today, please call or e-mail
Anthony today at
941.224.1246
 
Click here for details
COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS

Mark Your Calendar and Volunteer!
 
M.V.P. (Members & Visiting Pets) 
Pet Visit Date: To be announced
Pet Visit Time: To be announced
Pet Visit Location: Magnolia Acres
 
 
   

Homeless Coalition: Prepare and serve a meal on an ongoing basis. 
Next scheduled Date: April 30,2016
More information to follow.


CHARLOTTE COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION

ATTENTION EABOR MEMBERS!
Our 'Donation Drive' is underway again through April 8, 2016.  More details how you can help...
SEMINAR
Broker Profitability Program - Are You On The Right Road? Virtual Seminar see attached  for details
ENGLEWOOD/VENICE BOARDS OFFER COMPLETE GRI SERIES
Venice and Englewood Boards offer the complete GRI Series! 
 
Earn the GRI Designation: What's it all about?
  
   

2016 GRI SERIES DATES
 
GRI Module 201    April 25 and 26   Venice (Download Flyer)
GRI Module 202    April 27 and 28   Venice (Download Flyer)
 
GRI Module 301    May 17 and 18    Englewood (Download Flyer)
GRI Module 302    May 24 and 25    Englewood (Download Flyer)
 
GRI Module 101    July 25 and 26    Venice (Download Flyer)
GRI Module 102    July 27 and 28    Venice (Download Flyer)
GRI Module 103    August 3 and 4   Englewood (Download Flyer)
EducationPrograms EDUCATION PROGRAMS         
 Englewood Area Board of REALTORS� 
CE Credit & Professional Development Classes*

 
APRIL 2016
 
Contract Class
Instructor: Dorothy Korszen - Farr Law Firm
Thursday, April 7, 2016       9 to 10:30

Quadrennial Code of Ethics *
Instructor: Chuck Bonamer
Friday April 15, 2016       9 to 12    3 Hr. CE Credits
   
*All classes held at the EABOR office
3952 N. Access Rd., Englewood

(*iCE is Florida REALTORS� virtual campus series. Unless otherwise noted, all other classes will have a live, on-site instructor)
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MFRMLS    
My Florida Regional MLS Classes
held at the EABOR office   

April 4
9 - 12 p.m.
MLS Basic
April 4
1 - 2:30 p.m.
MLS Compliance 101
April 4
3 - 4:30 p.m.
MLS Adding & Editing Listings



April 20
9 - 12 p.m.
Searching, Reports & Contact Mgt
April 20
1 - 3 p.m.
Mobile Agent



May 2
9 - 12 p.m.
MLS Basic
May 2
1 - 2:30 p.m.
MLS Compliance 101
May 2
3 - 4:30 p.m.
MLS Adding & Editing Listings



May 19
9 - 12 p.m.
Advanced Matrix
May 19
1 - 3 p.m.
iMap
 
for easy-to-follow instructions.  
  
RPR FREE ONLINE WORKSHOPS


Design and Deliver a Successful Buyer Tour ... With RPR
 
 
RPR Mobile™: Data and Reports When and Where You Need It
 
RPR Overview for
Brokers/Owners and Managers
 
RPR Broker Tools for
Brokers/Owners and Managers
 
ENGLEWOOD REGIONAL AREA STATISTICS
Monthly Sales Trend Indicator 
January & February 2016
REVISED DATA 
Florida Monthly Market Details January 2016
Monday, March 21, 2016 is the NAR and Florida Realtors media release date for the February 2016 housing statistics reports. 
  
Note that due to a previously undiscovered data issue which largely impacted Volusia and Brevard counties, but also several others (although minimally), the February 2016 reports were revised at 8pm on Friday and were uploaded to replace the original reports uploaded that morning.
Local Monthly Market Details January & February Revised Data 2016
Produced by Florida REALTORS� with data provided by Florida's multiple listing services. Statistics for each month compiled from MLS feeds on the 15th day of the following month.
Data released on Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Data revised on Friday, February 26, 2016. Next data release is Monday, March 21, 2016.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS and COMMITTEES*
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS held at the EABOR office beginning at 9 a.m.
  
Next Meeting: April 14, 2016
                                       
COMMITTEES:
 
Community Outreach
Co-chairs: Phil Van Der Heyden and Deena Wolley
Next Meeting: April 21, 2016 at 9:00
Professional Development
Chair: Kathi Obendorfer
Next Meeting:
Finance/Budget
Chair: Ray Eggermont
Governing Documents
Chair:Priscilla Borci
Next Meeting:
Governmental Affairs/RPAC
Chair: Pat Bieneman 
Grievance
Chair: Kent Wolfe
Professional Standards
Chair: Joe McCarthy
Young Professional Network
Chair: Matthew Wojcik
Next Meeting: April 6, 2016 at 3:30


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tringali Community Center
3460 N Access Rd, Englewood
 
April 8, 2016 at 8:30 to 11:00 
 
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
  
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
  
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m
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*Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held at the EABOR office and are subject to change.
2016 MEMBER REPORTS and ACTION ITEMS
APPROVED BY THE Board Of Directors
  
MEMBER REPORTS

ACTION REPORTS