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MLS Changes
Policy Changes
Contract to Lease
Data Security 3 CE
RPR Training
FHA/VA 3 iCE
Negotiating 4 iCE
Market Exoert 3 iCE
Florida Military Specialist 4 iCE
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We have lots of important information to share with you in this newsletter. There are changes to the MLS Rules & Regulations, updates to the RAFGC Policy Manual and the Florida REALTORS Contract to Lease has been revised.

We have some great education classes coming up as well, so don't forget to check them out!!


Sincerely,
Sherri Dodsworth, President
  
RAFGC Welcomes
 
New Member
 
Barry Bostwick -  Parker Realty of Mexico Beach
                   
Important Changes to MLS Rules & Regulations
Section  9 - Enforcement of Rules or Disputes              

                    

The MLS committee's recommended changes were approved by the Board of Directors at their February meeting. The changes were then sent to NAR's Member Policy Department to assure that the changes were in compliance with NAR policy. The association was notified on July 23rd that the proposed changes are in compliance with NAR policy and may be added to our MLS Rules & Regulations

 

This section addresses MLS complaints, violations, penalties and progressive fine schedule. Please review this section carefully.

 

Section 9 will go into effect on Monday, September 1st.

 

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the RAFGC office at 850-653-3322.

 

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Important Changes to RAFGC Policy Manual
 
The Board of Directors and the Finance Committee, with BOD approval, have made several changes to the Policy Manual.
 
The changes were made to:
  1. Assure that the manual complied with our Bylaws
  2. Update sections that were no longer relevant
  3. Replace vague language, that was subject to interpretation, with more specific language         

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the RAFGC office at 850-653-3322.

 

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Contract to Lease (CL-4) Revised                   

                    

The revised Contract to Lease (CL-4) form has been posted to Form Simplicity. The wording now complements the two lease forms approved by the Florida Supreme Court.  

 

If you have any questions, please call the Legal Hotline at

 407-438-1409

  
Data Security & Tech Risk Management - 3 CE (pending) 
Instructor - Craig Grant
Friday, August 29th  - $35.00 (Early Bird Price) 
9:00 to 12:00 @ RAFGC

As part of your professional duties as a REALTORŪ you are charged with collecting and storing vital information from your customers/consumers.  You also are encouraged to use many technology tools and online resources that open you and your clients up to the risk of viruses, malware, social engineering, identity theft and more.  Plus there are many laws, policies and general etiquette items that have to be addressed.   This session is intended to help today's REALTORŪ steer themselves and their clients' through the perilous legal, online and social media world, plus personal and computer safety tips.
 

Objectives:


* Understand what Viruses & Malware are and how they can infect your computer devices
* Identify techniques to encrypt your data and avoid getting viruses & malware.
* Understand the state & federal laws as well as NAR policies that impact them and develop an action plan to ensure they are doing them properly in their business practices.
* Understand the terms & dangers of copyright infringement, safe harbor and identify copyright safe sources.
* Understand the impact & importance of using proper online etiquette and how to handle conflict online.
* Identify the proper tools and techniques to keep you and your computer devices safe.

 

    Early Bird                            Regular                            Late 

$35 - 7/29 to 8/15       $40 - 8/16 to 8/26      $50 - 8/27 to 8/29 
       

 

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REALTORS Property Resource Training (RPR)
Instructor, Craig Grant  
Friday, August 29th - 1:00 to 3:00  FREE!!!!


 

If you missed the class in June, you don't want to miss this one. If you attended in June but would like additional training, please join us and don't forget your laptop!!


 

This NAR member benefit is yours as a member of the REALTORŪ Association of Franklin & Gulf Counties and NAR; don't miss this session to take advantage of this great new member benefit at no additional cost to you.


Get introduced to the power of Realtors Property Resource:  a database of over 166 million property records built from public record and assessment information.  Then, MLS data is added, vital information to create the exclusive RVM - the most reliable valuation model available. 


 On this foundation, RPR adds layers of data integrations including mortgage, lien data, plat maps, flood zone maps, school information, just to name a few! Generate comprehensive buyer and seller reports in seconds, and provide powerful analytics to determine values and list prices.
 

 
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FHA/VA Financing - 3 iCE (Live Webinar)
Instructor - Patti Ketcham
Friday, Sept. 5th - 1:00 to 4:00 - $5


It is possible for RealtorsŪ to become puzzled when keeping up with the acronyms surrounding certain types of financing - between FHA, VA, and HUD, this course is for the agent that wants a little clarification!

 

This course operates under the premise that by learning the basic techniques of government lending and applying them through practice, the professionals in the real estate field will improve their effectiveness as communicators and as sales representatives.

 

The goal of the program is for the student to develop a clearer understanding on how to improve their selling skills by learning about possible ways of handling the financing through government programs that are available to almost all buyers.

 

 
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Negotiating Skills - 4 iCE (Live Webinar)
Instructor - David Wyant
Thursday, Oct. 16th - 9:00 to 1:00  - $5
 

 

Just imagine a RealtorŪ is in a situation where they want one thing, and their counterpart wants another. What to do? Challenge them to a duel? Although dueling days are past (whew!), there is a way to find a solution - and that is through negotiation. This course examines the art of negotiation and what it can mean for a real estate professional when practiced correctly. It will help RealtorsŪ determine what negotiation is and how they can use it to find a solution.


 
In learning  that negotiating is finding a suitable compromise while keeping the focus on what each party needs to get out of the situation, students will  understand that negotiation is a valuable skill that can assist them in and out of work situations. RealtorsŪ will learn about themselves to best understand how to negotiate with their clients. Best of all, it can help them earn more money and get the results they desire.

 

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Become Your Market Expert - An Introduction to
Industry Data & Analysis - 3 iCE (Live Webinar)
Instructor - Patricia Tan
Friday, November 14th - 1:00 to 4:00 - $5

  

Every day, everyone uses statistics and
data analysis in their daily lives.  We are bombarded with numbers everywhere - the newspaper, television, magazines and online.  Advertising in these mediums is filled with statistics...but exactly WHAT are these numbers telling us?


 
This course will assist you in determining the "truth" of the statistics by showing you where the numbers come from to see if your source will impact your presentation to your clients.

             

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Florida Military Specialist - 4 iCE (Live Webinar)
Instructor - Patricia Sherman
Thursday, December 11th - 9:00 to 1:00 - $5

The Florida Military Specialist program provides students with practical education on the unique needs of Florida's military personnel and their families, and explores special financing options and skills to make the purchase, sale and renovation of real property as efficient and accommodating for the military client as possible.

 

  • Demographics
  • VA, ADA and tax laws
  • Eligibility Requirements
  • Housing Requirements, housing assistance
  • Government Programs and relocation
  • Providing Continued Support

NOTE: This Florida RealtorsŪ course is offered in conjunction with the NAR MRP (Military Relocation Professional) certification program. Once you have completed this course and the NAR MRP program you are eligible for the FMS certification.

 

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