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MLS Class 9:00 am - 12:00 noon Association Office
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Public Relations Committee 9:00 am Association Office
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Finance & Budget Committee 1:30 pm Association Office
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Officers & Directors Meeting 9:00 am Association Office
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REGIONAL REALTOR� RALLY
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REGIONAL REALTOR� RALLY
The 24th Annual REGIONAL REALTOR� RALLY will be held on October 20, 2015 at the Ramada Plaza - Bordeaux Convention Center.  The Education Committee has chosen the speakers, Terry Watson and Lee Barrett.  Terry's topics will be "The Yelp Effect (Pleasing the Empowered Customer)"™ and "Bring It"™.  Lee's topics will be "Laser Focus" and Millennials". They are both upbeat, dynamic speakers who have good basic information to increase your real estate business and motivate you to charge into your future.  As always, there will be another vast selection of door prizes to be given away, including $500 cash from Single Source Real Estate Services.  It will be a great Rally!!!!  Click here for schedule and topics.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Single Source Real Estate Services has also generously offered to provide agent photos for your business cards, profiles, etc. on the day of the Rally.  This service will be provided from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm to those in attendance.  Agents will just need to set up an appointment upon arrival and dress appropriately.
NEW APPLICANTS
The following persons have made application for Association Membership and written comment is invited: AFFILIATE - Kerri Williams, Arbonne by Kerri Williams.  REALTORS� - Spring Pendell, Homefront Realty; Ann Okobi, Touchstone Realty; Leanna Turner, RE/MAX Edge; Bruce Justice, RE/MAX Edge; Heather Fuentes, RE/MAX Edge; Tanisha Davis, ERA Strother Real Estate; Darius Joyner, Fathom Realty; AlissaLyn Liebchen, Century 21 Family Realty; Patrick Lindsey, Soldiers First Real Estate; Jennifer Eggerling, Coldwell Banker Advantage; George Fairclough, Law Realty; Joseph Szabo, Jr., RE/MAX Edge; Liana Firme, BHHS All American Homes; Randy Alford, Anderson Creek Realty; and Tony de la Vega, Keller Williams Realty.
CODE OF ETHICS TRAINING
Just a reminder that all REALTORS� will be required to complete the NAR Code of Ethics Training prior to December 31, 2016.  It can be taken at any time prior to that date.  Of course, it is always best to not wait until the deadline!! It is available online at www.REALTOR.org or you can meet the requirement by taking approved continuing education classes.
LOCAL ISSUES UPDATE
Angie Hedgepeth, Government Affairs Director for the Association, attends all the local meetings each month, as well as NAR and NCAR meetings, and keeps members abreast of the multiple issues being addressed in local, state and national government.  She prepares reports on the meetings she attends and they are included in the weekly "Government Affairs Update".  Click here to read her latest report. Angie now has her very own blog! Check it out at www.gad.fayettevillencrealtors.com. Look for updates on laws that will affect YOUR industry this year!
CANDIDATES FORUM
The Association will be holding the 3rd Annual Candidates Forum in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce, the Fayetteville Observer and FTCC on October 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Tony Rand Center at FTCC. Come hear the candidates running for local offices.  Click here for informational flyer.
ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE DISCLOSURE
If you are listing a property that is in the proposed path of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, Association Attorney, Will Martin, has prepared a Disclosure form for your use. Click here for the form.
TRUNK OR TREAT
The Association will be participating in the Swampdogs Trunk or Treat event again this year and we need LOTS of candy donated to be given away to the children. It will be held on Friday, October 30 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at J.P. Riddle Stadium. Please drop the candy off at the Association Office prior to 1:00 pm on that Friday. The Association will have a truck decorated.  Come out and support this event.
MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP�)
The Association will be hosting a Military Relocation Professional (MRP�) course on November 10 from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm at the Association Office.  Mark Given will be the instructor. This one-day course will provide you with the tools to better assist today's active duty, retired and former military service members in finding the housing solutions and military benefits that best suit their needs.  When service members and their families relocate, a real estate professional who understands their needs makes the transfer easier, faster and less stressful.  The cost of the course is $175.00 for members, 225.00 for non- members, plus $25.00 if you wish to receive 4 hours of elective CE credit.  Click here to register.
KIDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Public Relations Committee is still collecting food in support of the Alms House who provides bags for hungry children in the community.  The focus now will be on collecting Chef Boyardee microwavable pastas (Beefaroni, Spaghetti & Meat Balls, and Beef Ravioli).  The Chef Boyardee trophy has been renamed the "Hunger Busters" trophy.  Bring in the most Chef Boyardee pastas and win the trophy for your office for a month.  Congratulations to Keller Williams Realty for receiving the trophy in August and September.  They brought in 43 cases in August and 83 cases in September.  They challenge all the other offices to top their donation. Your office could be next!!
BENEFIT BBQ
Thanks to Willie Snow and the Public Relations Committee and everyone who purchased tickets, sold tickets, delivered plates and worked the event at the 17th Annual Benefit BBQ held on September 30.  Thanks again to everyone who helped make it such a success.
2016 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Congratulations to the following members who were elected to the positions indicated at the Luncheon meeting held on September 22:

 

Dave Evans


President


Jay Dowdy

 
President - Elect


Rosemary Buerger
Vice President, Public Relations

Missy Wood
Vice President, Education

Willie Snow
Vice President, Membership

Chet Oehme
Secretary/Treasurer

Laurie Linder
Director for 3 Year Term

James Sherrill
Director for 3 Year Term

Hampton Rutledge
MLS Committee

Edric Williams
MLS Committee for 3 Year Term
2016 COMMITTEES
2016 President, David Evans, is seeking volunteers to serve on Committees for 2016.  Click here to print a volunteer form, fill it out and return it to the Association Office. The fax number is 910-323-0955 or you can email form to shamilton@fayettevillencmls.com.   We need the help of all members to make sure we have the best Association possible!!
NAR CONVENTION
The National Association or REALTORS� Annual Convention will be held November 12-16 in San Diego, CA.  For Convention information visit www.realtor.org and click on Meetings & Expo.
DESIGNATION AWARENESS MONTH
REALTOR� Designation Awareness Month is recognized annually in the month of November. During this month, the National Association of REALTORS� encourages members to start, complete, or continue an official NAR designation or certification program. In today's market, it is more important than ever to remind members of the importance of continuing education, and encourage them to "Keep It In The Family" by differentiating between NAR education programs and those of others. You can go to www.REALTOR.org for further information on designations that are recognized by NAR.
REALTOR� OF THE YEAR AWARD
It is time to submit your nominations for the "REALTOR� of the Year" award.  Selection will be based on the following criteria:  Participation in Association activities; civic activity; NCAR activity; NAR activity; and other significant achievements.  If you have a nomination, please submit it in writing to the Association Office not later than November 13.
AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Nominations are also being sought for the Affiliate of the Year Award, which was established four years ago.  If you have a nomination for an Affiliate who has contributed to the Association, please submit it is writing to the Association Office by November 13.
SARAH GONZALES ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Public Relations Committee has established an award in the name of Sarah Gonzales for a "New" REALTOR� member who has been inducted in the last year and made significant contributions to the Association.  This award is not based on sales production, only on contribution to the Association.  Please contact the Association Office by November 13 if you have a recommendation.
AGENT ETIQUETTE MOMENT
Please remember to be respectful and courteous to your fellow agents when acting as a Buyers Agent on a showing appointment and remember to follow ALL showing instructions, leave houses how you found them, and if something seems out of the ordinary, give the listing agent a courtesy call.
MLS BILLING
The deadline for dropping or adding agents is the 15th of each month.  Any notification received after that date will reflect on the next month's billing.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  The MLS does not charge for new agents joining during the month, however, if the Association is not notified that an agent has left prior to billing, the company will be responsible for payment of the service fee for that agent.
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MLS CORNER
✰The address for the InnoVia MLS system is www.fayettevillencmls.com.
 
✰Remember...never give your password to anyone else and change it often.  To change your password, go to maintenance, then User Preference, a screen asking for your current password will display, when the next screen appears, you will enter your new password. With Document Management, it is extremely important that you routinely change your password.  And remember, there is a $1000 fine for allowing anyone to use your password.
 
✰The Centralized Showing Service (CSS) help desk number 866-454-4932.
 
✰The Document Management help desk number is 866-904-0640.
 
✰Please remember to put the PIN number on listings when entering new listings.
 
✰Condition in MLS - Condition has changed in the MLS again.  C1, C2, etc., has been changed back to "Good, Average, Fair and Poor".  "New" will not be used since it is used for New Construction properties only. 
 
✰Don't forget to report your pending listings closed in the computer when they close.  We are having complaints from both REALTORS� and Appraisers trying to use comps that haven't been reported sold when they actually have closed.  Let's all cooperate!!
 
✰ Closed New Construction Listings - When closing new construction listings please remember to update the listing with any new information, additions and/or changes.  Also be sure to fill in the field for street address.
 
✰ Correct Selling Agent - There have been numerous complaints lately about incorrect selling agents being entered by listing companies when closing a listing.  Be sure you close listings with the actual selling firm and agent.
 
✰Property and Listing History - Please notice that on your Full Displays you will see a "clock" icon and a small "house" icon next to each other.  The clock icon is the complete history of an address and the house icon is the history of that particular MLS number.  We hope this information will be beneficial for you.
 
✰Customer Display - Remember when you send out listings for potential clients/customers to view you must use the "Customer Display".  It has come to our attention that agents are distributing "Full Displays", which contain information intended for REALTORS� only, such as alarm codes and other confidential information.  Be sure to only send the "Customer Display" to members of the public. 
 
✰Reminder...When closing a listing make sure you have verified the exact square footage and enter it in the appropriate field.  You cannot use the square footage range in the closed square footage field; it must be an exact number.
 
✰InnoVia (MLS) users are now allowed to have up to thirty-six (36) photos per listing.
 
Check out the Association website at www.fayettevillencrealtors.com
TENTATIVE ASSOCIATION EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER
 

November 3                
Basic MLS Training Class

November 10              
MRP� Course - Mark Given, Instructor

November 11              
Veteran's Day - Association Office Closed

November 12-16        
NAR Convention - San Diego, CA

November 19              
Indoctrination/Orientation Course

November 24              
Association Luncheon - Bordeaux Convention Center


Nuts & Bolts - Bordeaux Convention Center

November 26 & 27     
Thanksgiving Holidays- Association Office Closed


HAPPY THANKSGIVING


Zan, Jane, Debbie, Ken, Samantha, Angie & Stephany