In This Issue
LOCKBOX EXCHANGE INFO & PROCESS
DISTRICT 13 EXPO VENDOR PACKET
CONFERENCE....
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
INDUSTRY NEWS
PROFESSIONAL PORTRAIT
COMMUNITY OUTREACH HABITATE FOR HUMANITY EVENTS
COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS
MFRMLS NEWS
DID YOU KNOW... CODE OF ETHICS CYCLE UPDATE
ENGLEWOOD/VENICE BOARD'S 2016 GRI SCHEDULE
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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
April 29, 2016

If you have a Lockbox it is extremely important that you read this newsletter before Monday, May 2nd.

ENGLEWOOD AREA BOARD of REALTORS�
OFFICE CLOSED
Monday, May 2nd & Tuesday, May 3rd 2016.

Staff will be at the KEYBOX EXCHANGE at 
Englewood Event Center
3069 S. McCall Road
Englewood, FL 34224

Office will reopen on Wednesday, May 4th. 

Lockbox Exchange Information & Process 

Mandatory Lockbox Exchange
Extremely Important to Read each link:



The information in this newsletter will help you through the Lockbox Exchange  process.


EABOR Staff and Supra Staff
Thank you inadvance for your patience in this process.

EABOR KEYBOX EXCHANGE 
ENGLEWOOD AREA BOARD of REALTORS�
KEYBOX EXCHANGE (Mandatory) 
Monday, May 2nd & Tuesday, May 3rd 2016.
Englewood Event Center
3069 S. McCall Road
Englewood, FL 34224
 
Please bring your EABOR issued BT iBox and exchange it for a new low energy Bluetooth� iBox BT LE. You must be an "active" agent in order to participate. If you are unable to attend, designate another representative to act on your behalf.
KeyBoxes brought in to be exchanged, after the above dates, will be subject to a $20.00 per box fee.
All KeyBoxes that are assigned to you must be returned for exchange.
The agent will be billed $112.35, per box, for any assigned KeyBoxes, not returned,
Please check the following links below. This includes informational flyer, the schedule, optional eKey upgrade information, and the KeyBox Authorization Form to be filled out, if you will be sending your Keyboxes with another agent.
PLEASE BE SURE AND OPEN THESE LINKS SO YOU WILL KNOW EXACTLY WHEN TO COME IN AND WHAT TO BRING.
Thank you.

Please bring a government issued photo ID to the exchange event. 
 
LINKS:
             Information 
            Schedule
            Optional Upgrade to eKey 
            KeyBox Authorization Form 
 

DISTRICT 13 EXPO VENDOR PACKET
 
 

Click here for Vendor Packet


Sponsors:
Apply before April 25 to reserve your prime location. The final deadline to apply as a sponsor or exhibitor is May 15. 
CONFERENCE, EXPO,  WEBINAR INFO 

On line Registration

District 13 Conference & Expo June 1, 2016


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Broker Summit August 3 & 4, 2016

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What does $150 buy? At  Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo Aug. 24-28,
ARTICLES OF INTEREST
(by Berlin/Patten/Ebling Law Firm)
(by Shamrock Shores Property Owners Association)
INDUSTRY NEWS
NAR NEWS:
 
 
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 HABITATE FOR HUMANITY EVENTS
Englewood Area Board of REALTORS�, and TEAM EABOR,
Community Outreach Team Habitat For Humanity Dedication Ceremony at 10126 Seabrook Ave, Englewood, FL 34224 on April 20, 2016. Click here to view Dedication Ceremony
COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS

Mark Your Calendar and Volunteer!
 
M.V.P. (Members & Visiting Pets) 
Pet Visit Date: May 18, 2016 
Pet Visit Time: 3:30 PM 
Pet Visit Location: Magnolia Acres, Crestwood Drive, Englewood 
 
   

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




   Habitat for Humanity
   Where: 3474 Gillot Blvd
   When: 8:30 AM
   Interior Painting 


MFRMLS NEWS
 




 
MESSAGE:
Invoices for the 2016-17 MFRMLS subscription year have posted to all applicable customers' accounts to review and pay.

Critical Date
s:
  • 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 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:
  • Invoices can be paid now online at our secure website with debit/credit cards. Go to www.pay.mfrmls.com  and select the "ONE TIME PAY" option.
For additional questions or other payment options click >> here.
Thank you, we appreciate your business!
And Don't Forget ... an MFRMLS subscription is much more than access to the MLS! Click >> here for details.
 
 
NAR REQUIREMENT CODE OF ETHICS
 
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.  


Code of Ethic class held at
Englewood Board with CE Credits
Following dates:
July 14th, Nov 18th 


Code of Ethic class taken on line at National website FREE. NO CE Credits

ENGLEWOOD/VENICE BOARDS OFFER GRI SERIES
Venice and Englewood Boards offer the GRI Series! 
 
Earn the GRI Designation: What's it all about?
  
   

2016 GRI SERIES DATES
 
GRI Module 201    April 25 and 26   Canceled lack of registration
GRI Module 202    April 27 and 28   Canceled lack of registration
   
GRI Module 301    May 17 and 18 Canceled lack of registration
GRI Module 302    May 24 and 25
Canceled lack of registration 
 
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*
 
 

MAY 2016

Core Law: Avoiding the Danger Zone*
Instructor: Chuck Bonamer
Thursday, May 12, 2016    1:00 to 4:00  3 Hr. CE Credits
Download the Flyer

JUNE 2016

Personal Assistants and the Law*
Instructor: Patti Ketcham 
Friday, June 10, 2016    9:00 to 12:00  3 Hr. CE Credits
Download the Flyer

Real Estate Liability: Reduce Your Risk & Protect Your Office
Instructor: Tom Carpentier
Thursday, June 16, 2016   9:00 to 12:00  3 Hr. CE Credits
Download the Flyer 
 
*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   

May 9
9 - 12 p.m.
MLS Basic
May 9
1 - 2:30 p.m.
MLS Compliance 101
May 9
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 for YOUR Business

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 
March 2016

Florida Monthly Market Details March 2016
Local Monthly Market Details
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 Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Historical data revised on Friday, February 26, 2016. Dollar Volume revised on April 15,2016. Next data release is Friday, May 20, 2016.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS and COMMITTEES*
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS held at the EABOR office beginning at 9 a.m.
  
Next Meeting: June 16, 2016 3:00
                                       
COMMITTEES:
 
Community Outreach
Co-chairs: Phil Van Der Heyden and Deena Wolley
Next Meeting: TBD
Professional Development
Chair: Kathi Obendorfer
Next Meeting: June 20, 2016 at 1:00
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: 


GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Tringali Community Center
3460 N Access Rd, Englewood
 

 
NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
  
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 Rescheduled for
Tuesday, July 12, 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

March 2016 Member Report

ACTION REPORTS
 
February 2016