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Your Internal News Broadcast
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Annual Installation
"Making Music in 2016"
This year's Annual Installation, being held on Thursday, September 17th, will be another fun and exciting event. Chicago Dueling Pianos will be the featured entertainment at Franchesco's Ristorante. The 2016 Leadership Team will be installed. Registration will begin at 4:45 pm with the Installation Program beginning at 5:00 pm, followed with heavy appetizers and entertainment. Sign up today!
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Steve Zimmerman Memorial Fund Established
A memorial fund has been established in honor of Steve Zimmerman, Past Association Legal Council. The Rockford Area  REALTORS Board of Directors has contributed $1,000 to this fund and would like to encourage members to consider contributing as well. The Association recognizes the contributions and professionalism that he brought to the real estate industry and his ability to collaboratively bring all sides together professionally. Contributions are tax deductible and my be made payable to the Rockford Park District Foundation. Mail to 401 S. Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101 and put to the attention of Lisa. All monies will be put towards a river front project.
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September-Real Estate Safety Month
It is important to the Rockford Area REALTORS to provide you  with the tools to keep you safe in your real estate career. Although your Association communicates the importance and shares the spirit throughout the year about practicing safety, the month of September (REALTOR Safety Month) is always a great time to reinforce and review your business practices regarding safety. Several safety programs for the up and coming weeks will offer you some great opportunities to fine-tune your safety skills.
- Wednesday, September 9- Safety Webinar Summit
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
http://www.realtor.org/safety
- Tuesday, September 15 - Self Defense & Safety Training
1:30 - 3:00 pm
https://raar.getlamps.net/
- Monday, October 26 - CE Class (Real Estate Safety Matters)
https://raar.getlamps.net/.
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Rock the Block "Rocked!"
Phase I of the Rock the Block Community Beautification Project  was completed on Saturday, August 22nd. The overwhelmingly positive response received, the high energy viewed throughout the morning, and the commitment from over 70 participants made every volunteer hour contributed towards this project over the past 9 months worth every minute. The Rockford Area REALTORS YPN raised over $20,000 and generated in-kind services and material that made this all possible. There are still more fantastic things to soon arrive on Broadway. The next phase will include decorative pots with flowers, new trash receptacles, combo benches/bike racks designed by a local high school student and the destruction of a vacant building that used to house a spa. The anticipated completion date of this project should be no later than October. Event Photos
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TRID- Are Your Prepared?
Know Before You Owe
In continuing efforts to keep you abreast of the latest news on the implementation of TRID, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has posted an online resource to help real estate professionals with the changes to the TILA-RESPA Intergreated Disclosure (TRID) rule that takes effect on October 3rd. Also be aware, as a result of the TRID requirements many of the Rockford Area REALTORS' forms and contracts are being amended. Plan on attending one of the
Contract Training sessions noted on the RAR Calendar of Events at https://raar.getlamps.net/. (LAMPS can also be accessed through Paragon on the Resource tab)
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Scholarship Applications Due October 1st
A $500 maximum can be awarded to licensed real estate agents in Illinois for attending the Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI) of Illinois by submitting a Rich Port Scholarship application.
The Past President's Scholarship also offers up to $500 for the following designations, GRI, CCIM, CRB, & CIPS.
Application deadline for both scholarships is October 1st.
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New REALTOR Benefit
Inman Select Subscription
IAR is pleased to announce Inman Select as a new, complimentary benefit for its members. This one-year subscription will connect you to the latest news, powerful insights, objective analysis, and special reports all of benefit to your real estate career knowledge base. E-mails will be distributed to all members around September 3rd giving directions on how to sign up. Watch for your e-mail to arrive!
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Lincoln Middle School Wins $100KGrant for Fitness Center
Lincoln Middle School is one of three Illinois schools to receive a state-of-the-art fitness center through the National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils. The Councils recognizes schools that promote physical activity and wellness. RPS 205 has worked to improve student outcomes in academic, social emotional and physical objectives. Read more. |
BROKERS
Dropped
Annette Siwy, Stateline Realty
OFFICES
Address Change
Kingdom Realty
5301 E. State Street Suite 315C
Rockford, IL 61108
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Tuesday, September 9 Forms & Contract Committee 11:00 am Monday, September 14 YPN Council 10:00 am Thursday, September 17 Board of Directors 9:00 am
September 7
Association Closed
September 15
Self Defense & Safety Training
1:30 - 3:00 pm
September 16
WCR Wine Tour
Galena
September 17
Annual Installation
Franchescos
5:00 - 8:00 pm
September 22
Contract Training
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
September 23
Contract Training
10:00 am- 12:00 pm
September 28
Contract Training
1:30 - 3:30 pm
October 5
Contract Training
1:30 - 3:30 pm
October 26
CE- COR1630B
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
CE - RD900
1:00 - 4:30 pm
December 3
CE- FI1127
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Rockford Area REALTORS®
6776 E. State Street
Rockford, IL 61106
(815)395-6776
www.rockfordarearealtors.org |
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