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Your Internal News Broadcast
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Social Media Landscape
Understanding the Policies and Rules
Social media offers some great advantages but its landscape can often be daunting. Your Association would like to remind you about the consequences that could occur in regards to the usage of IDX on social media and other non-member third parties. Please review Section 11.3 and Section 10 of your MLS Rules and Regulations. Also, understand mis-use of the social media channels could result in a Code of Ethics violation in addition to a License Law violation. (See Article 12-11- Code of Ethics) Top of Page
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April 1, 2014
Hundreds of REALTORS® make the journey to Springfield for this annual lobby day which includes a legislative issues briefing, lunch, meetings with legislators, and a reception for REALTORS® and legislators. The Rockford Area REALTORS supports its members being engaged in the legislation process that affects their industry. Participate in this exciting day by completing the attached registration form today. (RAR reimburses members the registration fee following the event)
Watch the video below to better understand what to expect.
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IAR Housing Conference
Monday, March 31st. IAR is gearing up for a robust 3rd annual Housing Conference on Monday, March 31st. in Springfield as a prelude to the Capitol Conference on Tuesday, April 1st. There are millions of people out there who lost their homes and possibly good credit standing during the Great Recession. Now, as the nation's economic  picture improves, they (also known as Boomerang Buyers) are looking to get back into homeownership. While they may be ready to buy, is the market ready for them? IAR is going to help you understand and assist these buyers back into safe and sustainable homeownership. A great day of activities is being planned to include but not limited to expert panelists, a keynote speaker and a CE class offering. Click here to read more.
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Renewal Cards Have Been Mailed
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has mailed your yellow renewal postcards. Remember, your postcard includes a unique PIN number which is required to complete your renewal. To submit your renewal application or to obtain an application if you did not receive a postcard go to the IDFPR Real Estate Broker Renewal website.
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Certified International Property Specialist
Mainstreet is hosting the CIPS (Certified International Property Specialist) designation classes in Downers Grove on March 31st through April 4th. A bundle package pricing has been established, $500 for the entire five course bundle. This designation can assist REALTORS gain a global perspective and learn about culture, exchange rates, investment trends and legal issues. Read more. Top of Page
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Navigating in Today's Google Universe
Save the Date
The Rockford Area REALTORS has invited G. William James back to Rockford to host an in-depth 6-hour session on the Google Universe, which has expanded beyond the galaxy. On Tuesday, April 22nd, members will be treated to his expert knowledge on everything from beginning to end in regards to Google and its vast tools. Stay tuned for more details.
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Midway Madness: An RPAC Carnival
Save the Date Your RPAC Committee is gearing up for another fantastic  fundraising event to allow you the opportunity to invest in RPAC, an insurance that protects your industry. On Tuesday, April 9th, you will be invited to the Midway to engage in a fabulous adult carnival located at the Tebela Shrine Center. Stay tuned for more details. Event flyer will be in your March online mailing.
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Welcome Home Heroes Loan Program
2014 Affordable Lending Update
An additional $5 million in funding is being made available for Illinois Welcome Home Heroes Affordable Loan Program that offers down payment assistance to veterans. Find out more about this program and others at the 2014 Affordable Lending Update being held on Tuesday, March 11th at your Association at 1:30 pm. Go to www.raarmls.com to register.
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Do you have a break room or waiting room at your business? Alignment Rockford Healthy Starts Committee would like to send you a preschool  enrollment poster and informational flyers to help spread the word to the community about enrollment information. Alignment Rockford is also looking for organizations to host free, on-site preschool screening and enrollment sessions to make it easier for parents to enroll their children. To learn more click here. Top of Page
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Offices
Address Change- Tovar Realtors, 5812 East Drive, Loves Park, IL
Affiliates
Dropped- Precision Home Inspection
Brokers
Dropped- Edward Winslow, Keller Williams
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The details of the SentriLock conversion, that will be held on Monday, March 17th through Wednesday morning of March 19th, are being fine tuned. Communications will soon be delivered to you to guide you on the process. Stay tuned to your e-mails.
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Landlord Registration Outreach
The Rockford Area REALTORS will be engaging in a community outreach initiative on Wednesday, February 26th from 6:00-8:00pm to help those landlords who do not have access to a computer get registered on the newly required city of Rockford Landlord Registry. All landlords, who own property within the city of Rockford, are required to sign up on the registry or risk being fined. There is no fee to register. If you would like to volunteer during those hours you may call Conor Brown at (815)319-0943 or e-mail him at cbrown@iar.org.
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AutoStitch is a "must have" app for all real estate professionals. AutoStitch takes a step forward in panoramic image stitching by automatically recognizing matching images. You can offer your sellers a much larger view of their rooms. AutoStitch is incredibly simple to use! Just select a set of photos, and AutoStitch does the rest.
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS
February 26th
RPAC-1:00pm
March 2nd
Primary Candidate Forum
Winn County Sheriff
1:30- 4:00pm
Christ United Methodist Church
March 6th
Affordable Housing-4:00pm
March 13th
C&I Committee
3:00pm
March 20th
Board of Directors-2:00pm
March 25th
Education-1:30pm
EVENTS
February 25
CE- COR1615A
9:00am-12:00pm
RB707
1:00-4:00pm
Lynn Madison
March 7
CE- COR1649B
9:00am-12:00pm
Jean Crosby
March 11th
2014 Affordable Lending Update
1:30-3:00pm
March 13 & 14
New Member Orientation
March 17
CE- CORB-1649
9:00am-12pm
FI- 1173
1:00-4:00pm
Lynn Madison
March 17, 18th & 19th
Lock Box Conversion
CliffbreakersMarch 31st
IAR Housing Conference
Springfield
April 1st
Capitol Conference
Springfield
April 9
Midway Madness
An RPAC Carnival
Tebala- 5:00-9:30pm
April 11
CE- COR1614A
9:00am-12pm
RB718
1:00-4:00pm
Lynn Madison
April 22nd
Exploring Today's Google Universe
9:00 am- 4:00pm
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Rockford Area REALTORS
6776 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61106
(815)395-6776
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