REALTOR Connection-Getting to Know Your MLS

February 19/2013

Your Internal News Broadcast

HOT TOPIC SERIES

Getting to Know Your MLS

Thursday, March 7th
12:00-2:00

A panel composed of your business peers who have become comfortable with using the new MLS Paragon system will be the feature of the March 7th Hot Topic Series. They will walk you through on how to do a CMA, some customization tips, system quick tips, brief update on system changes being worked on and whatever else you would like some assistance on.

Feel free to e-mail your specific questions in advance to Jackie@rockfordarearealtors.org. This will assure that the presenters incorporate your needs into their presentations.

This lunch n' learn will offer you a Lite lunch and there will be no cost to attend.

Go to your calendar of events on raarmls.com to register.

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How Do I Do A CMA?

Paragon has developed a video specific for the Rockford Area

REALTORS regarding the steps to producing a CMA on the new Paragon system. The video is located under "Paragon Links" and under "Tips and Reminders".

Click here to view.

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Business Luncheon
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Giovanni's Restaurant

Learn how Rockford School District is getting ready to rock the future! Come meet the incoming, Fall 2013, School Superintendent, Ehren Jarrett at the March 12th Business Luncheon being held at Giovanni's. Get a better understanding on how tax dollars are spent and about the partnerships with other community organizations that will help the district grow in the future.

The 2013 REALTOR of the Year will be announced and the new REALTOR Emeritus honorees.

To register go to the Calendar of Events located at raarmls.com.

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HUD Announces Higher Insurance Premiums

In a move to bolster its capital reserves, the Federal Housing Administration (HUD) is making changes including increasing the annual mortgage insurance premium and requiring borrowers to pya the premiums for the life of the mortgage. Read more.

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C&I Business After Hours

Thursday, March 14, 2013
Greenfire Restaurant and Bar

Meet with your commercial business peers in a rustic atmosphere on Thursday, March 14th at one of Rockford's newest marketplace and restaurant/bars. The Greenfire, located at 6795 Riverside Boulevard will offer you a time to connect, learn and grow in your business.

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Governor Signs Fast-Track Foreclosure Bill

Governor Quinn has signed into law a measure that is expected to shorten the foreclosure timeline on abandoned properties, raise fees paid by foreclosing lenders and provide counseling to homeowners. Read more in the latest State Capitol Report regarding Senate Bill 16..

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PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR REALTORS

The Illinois Association of REALTORS has developed a Practical Guide for REALTORS which is intended to provide members with an overview and description of some of the principal laws and regulations that exist in the realm of residential rental property management.

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Scholarships Available

The Rockford Area REALTORS offers scholarships for those who

engage in NAR designation training. Up to 10 $100 scholarships are awarded every spring. Click here for the 2013 application which is due on March 11th.

The Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation (REE) has awarded

scholarships totaling over $335,000 since 2000, helping Illinois real estate professionals fulfill their educational dream and others to pursue a career in the real estate industry. April 1st marks the deadline for many of the scholarships- click here to read more.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Hot Topic Series

How Do I Do A CMA

Business Luncheon

HUD

C&I After Hours

Governor Signs Foreclosure Bill

Practical Guide for Realtors

Scholarships Available

UPCOMING EVENTS

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

February 21
Board of Director Meeting 2:00pm

March 5
Member Services Committee
12:00pm
Forms and Contract
1:30pm

March 7
Affordable/Fair Housing
4:00pm

March 14
C&I Committee 3:00pm

EVENTS

February 20
HUD Seminar
1:30-2:30pm

March 4&5
Broker Management
9:00am-4:30pm

March 7th
HOT TOPIC SERIES
Getting to Know Your MLS
12:00-2:00pm

March 12
Business Luncheon
Giovanni's 12:00pm

March 14
C&I Business After Hours
Greenfire
4:30-6:30

March 18
COR1645B License Law 9:00am
RD941- Risk Reduction 1:00pm

April 12
COR1656A 9:00am
COR1682B 1:00pm

April 16
IAR Capitol Conference
Springfield

QUICK LINKS

Third Edition-PARAGON FAQ

2013
Remodeling vs.
Value Report

Your Member Assistance Program
(company code: raar)

Get stats on Your County

NAR

IAR

LOCAL LEADERSHIP

STAFF DIRECTORY

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