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 Your Internal News Broadcast
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Business Luncheon
 Wednesday, October 23rd It may be Fall but our city is blooming! On Wednesday, October 23rd Pat Zuroske, Capital Improvements Mgr. from the City of Rockford, and Gary Anderson, President-River District, will be the guest speakers of the Business Luncheon being held at Giovanni's. Attend this luncheon and learn about the city's 5-year infrastructure investment program that will transform our downtown into a prosperous social and economic engine for our area. Find out how these enhancements and development projects to our city will affect you and your real estate career. Read more or go to www.raarmls.com to register.
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Advise Your Sellers About RX
As we wrap up REALTOR safety month, it has again been brought to the attention of the Association that there were some medical prescriptions stolen from an Open House this past weekend. Please remember to remind your sellers about relocating any personal items of value and medical drugs into a secure location prior to hosting Open Houses or showings.
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Quarterly Fee Due Date Reminder
Friendly Reminder- 4th Quarter MLS Fees are due on or before Tuesday, October 1st. Invoices can be paid online at www.raarmls.com under "Pay Invoice", by mail or in person at the Association. If a payment is received after the due date, a $50 late fee will be imposed.
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September Member Updates
Agents
Transfers
Todd Burghardt, United Realty, Oregon
Darla Clark, United Realty, Oregon
Michael Eckburg, American Dwellings
Peggy Johnson, Pioneer Real Estate
Dropped
Robbie Levins, Dickerson & Nieman
Name Change
Natsha Nafranowicz (formerly Stange)
New Office Branch
United Realty, IL
101 N. 4th, Oregon, Il 61061 (815)732-2818
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Dual Agency Language Removed
As earlier reported, HUD would have been implementing a new policy, as of October 1st, that would have prevented dual agency agreements in FHA pre-foreclosure transactions. Your National Association of REALTORS has been working with HUD closely to modify that policy. HUD reported last week that they will reissue the July Mortgagee Letter and remove all dual agency language. The result is that the dual agency policy will not be implemented on October 1st allowing NAR to continue the dialog with agency officials on a formal solution. Kudos to NAR! Top of Page
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It has been brought to the attention of the Association that unauthorized individuals were allowed access to a seller's property during a home inspection without knowledge of the seller or seller's agent. Although this is a procedural issue for the Managing Broker, the Association would like to remind its members about communicating with the listing agent in regards to who would like access to the home.
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Office Max New Business Partner 
The Office Max Workplace Program has been added to your Rockford Area REALTORS Member Benefits Toolbox. Receive up to 30% off of office supply items commonly used by REALTORS. For more information see flyer in your October online mailing.
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What Does "Open Enrollment" Mean for You?
October 1st is the first day of what is being referred to as the open enrollment period for state health insurance exchanges under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which is the major health reform law Congress enacted three years ago. The "Health Care Reform: A Guide to Your Coverage Options" will walk you through what you will need to know whether or not you already have insurance or not. IAR has developed a short video to also give some guidance.  | |
IAR ACA Update
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Harness the Power of Video
Most marketing gurus of today say that including video in your marketing package is a must! The October 17th Sales and Marketing Webinar Summit, sponsored by NAR's REALTOR University, will teach you how to attract clients using video on your iPad, harness the power of photo marketing using Pinterest and Instagram, and much more! Get all six webinars for $14.95 when you use discount code RUWSM4, a savings of $5. Top of Page
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS
October 15
Governmental Affairs
2:00pm
October 24
C&I Committee
3:00pm
EVENTS
October 1
Quarterly Fee Due
October 1-3
IAR Conference
St. Charles
October 9th
WCR Annual Auction
Franchescos
5:00- 9:00pm
October 17th
RPR-Residential
1:00-2:00pm
RPR-Commercial
2:15 - 3:15pm
October 23rd
Business Luncheon
Giovanni's
12:00-1:30pm
October 25th
CE-COR1650A
9:00am-12:00pm
CE-COR1649B
1:00-4:30pm
November 18
CE-COR 1614 A
9:00am - 12:00pm
CE-RD945
1:00-4:30pm
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Rockford, IL 61106
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