Rockford Area REALTORS
March 4/2016

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Let's Make a Deal for RPAC
Wednesday, March 23rd

Be sure to pick the right door at this year's Annual RPAC fundraiser...you could win big!! Silent Auction, 2 Raffles (one for cash and one where you could win a seat in the game show to win big), lots of fun and great food at the Mauh Nah Tee See Country Club. 

Reflect on the victories of 2015 that RPAC helped accomplish. Get your early bird rate by registering at https://raar.getlamps.net/ today!


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"Paving the Way" Referendum     

On Tuesday, March 15th, Primary Election Day, the "Paving the Way" Referendum will be on the ballot. This has been a highly successful program since bonds, paid for by property taxes in the City of Rockford, are no longer issued.  Voting "Yes" for the referendum will extend the 1% tax, keeping it at 8.25%, and will allow for the progression of enhanced roads in our area to continue. Support Citizens for Rebuilding Rockford by saying "yes"! See Video for more information.
Vote for REALTOR-friendly
March 15 Illinois Primary

We are less than 2 weeks away from the Illinois primary and you can make a difference for the industry and private property owners by voting for REALTOR friendly candidates. To see a list of the RPAC Opportunity Race candidates, Independent Expenditure Race candidates, and local referenda questions click here. 

 
Communication Survey Results

The results are in! How do your peers communicate? Find out by clicking here to view an infographic summarizing the results of the recent communication survey. Thank you to all of those who participated! Your input will all your Association to effectively strategize on enhancing the communication tools. 

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Tornado Season
Receive Text Message Warnings

Although anytime of year can surprise us with unexpected severe weather, the spring is certainly more conducive for tornadoes. WREX offers weather alerts delivered right to your cell phone. A great way to stay informed and safe as you conduct your day-to-day real estate business activities.   


NIU/RVC Engineering Degree
A Game Changer for Rockford

Beginning August 2016, RVC students will be able to seamlessly transfer into a bachelor's degree engineering program thanks to the collaborative efforts of Northern Illinois University and RVC.
This unique program will be housed in a completely renovated Woodward Technology Center at RVC equipped with brand new, state-of-the-art labs and teaching spaces. Two current RVC students who will graduate with their associates degrees in May are among those already signed up for the program.  Read more about these two students and this game changer for the Rockford area.

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NAR Ethics Requirement
Report to Your Primary Association
  
Just a reminder- if you are obtaining your ethics training, per membership requirement for NAR, at a school other than yours (IAR/RAR) you must provide your school (IAR/RAR) with a copy of the transcripts confirming your passing of the ethics class that you took at another school. Your primary association will document and notify NAR that you have completed the ethics requirement. You may e-mail a copy of your transcripts to jackie@rockfordarearealtors.org. Understand the ethics training requirement does not have any correlation with your License Law CE requirement.   
  

Internet Tax Freedom Act
President Signs Bill

On Feb. 24, President Obama signed the Internet Tax Freedom Act (H.R. 644), a trade and customs bill that includes a provision permanently banning state and local taxes on Internet access. The provision has long been a priority for NAR because the Internet has become such a vital tool for REALTORS® and for buyers and sellers of real estate. Read more.

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2016 Broker Renewal

See the attached FAQ regarding License Renewal for April 30, 2016. If this is your first renewal as a broker, the IAR Licensing & Training Center has a variety of course options available to help you complete your post-license education requirement. You may also reference the options available at your RAR Branch School of IAR. Purchase the Broker Post License 15-hour homestudy course today so you can be ready for two of the future "live" 7.5-hour Webinars. (Principles and Practices) 
   

Tip of the Week
Instanet- Transferring License Numbers

Q.- How do I get the license numbers to auto-fill into my documents in Instanet? 
A.- When creating a transaction in Instanet, and you have added all the contacts to the project, go into the contacts for Agent and Brokers and you can fill out the License numbers. By doing this, the numbers will translate onto the forms. 


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YMCA Membership
RAR Member Benefit

REALTOR members of the Rockford Area REALTORS can ymca join the YMCA and have the joiner fee waived and enjoy corporate membership rates. Proof of RAR membership must be shown. (a.k.a. your sentri-lock card or nrds card)



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IN THIS ISSUE
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Let's Make a Deal
Paving the Way
Vote REALTOR Friendly
Communication Survey Results
Tornado Season
NIU/RVC Engineering Degree
NAR Ethics Requirement
Internet Tax Freedom Act
2016 Broker Renewal
Tip of the Week
YMCA Member Benefit

UPCOMING EVENTS
 
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COMMITTEE MEETINGS 

March 7
RPAC Committee
1:30 pm

March 10
C&I Committee 3:00 pm

March 24
Board of Directors
9:00 am


EVENTS

March 8
CE- Ethics 1512
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

March 16
WCR Business Event
College of Medicine Tour
11:30 am- 1:00 pm

March 21
CE- Market Says: Pricing Primer
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

March 21
CE- Code of Ethics 1512: Good Business
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

March 23
Let's Make a Deal
RPAC Fundraiser
Mauh Nah Tee See
5:00 - 9:00 pm

April 4
CE- COR 1649B
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

April 5
Capitol Conference
Springfield

April 19
RAR Business Luncheon
Giovanni's 
12:00 - 1:15 pm

May 12
Airport Tour
3:00 - 5:00 pm 

June 2
UW Health Sports Factory
Full Completion Tour
3:00 - 4:00 pm

July 18
Annual Golf Outing

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