2016 Monthly Newsletter
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MLS Training Class 9:00 am Association Office 
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MLS Committee 10:00 am Association Office
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Public Relations Committee
9:00 am Association Office

MLS Training Sanford Assoc 10:00 & 1:00
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MLS Training Sanford Association 10:00 & 1:00
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Nuts & Bolts 10:30 Ramada
 
Association Luncheon 11:45 am Ramada Plaza -Bordeaux Conv. Center

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Finance and Budget Committee
1:30 pm Association Office
  
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Officers and Directors Meeting
9:00 am Association Office
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Property Mgt. CE Class
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Bordeaux Conv. Center
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InstaNet Training Association Office


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InstaNet Training Association Office






 
CODE OF ETHICS TRAINING
The clock is ticking!!!  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.
MERGER WITH SANFORD ASSOCIATION
The merger with the Sanford Association is complete.  We are aiming for a tentative date of September 1 for the MLS conversion of data to be complete  If you have any questions please feel free to contact us through email at [email protected].
NEW APPLICANTS
The following persons have made application for Association membership and written comment is invited:  AFFILIATE - Kirk Ferguson, The Federal Savings Bank.  REALTORS� - Yaimondi Graddy,Keller Williams Realty; Kimberly Dodd, Weichert On-Site; Paige Stallings, Adcock & Associates; Clifton McKoy, RE/MAX Edge; Tamekia Fulgence, Anderson Creek Club; Adam Franco, RE/MAX Real Estate Exchange; Aileen Salazar, Exit Realty Preferred; Teresa Lloyd, Townsend Real Estate; Maureen Vargas, Keller Williams Realty; Seth Maw-ning, Weichert On-Site; Lawanda Bryant, Town & Country Real Estate; Enith Briales, Turn-Key Properties; Krystle Jackson, Sada's Properties; Seth Thomas, Key Group Enterprises; Christine Byrd, Connell Real Estate; Vashti Graves, Coldwell Banker Advantage; Jerald Kennan, Century 21 Patriot; Dennis Zook, Century 21 Real Estate Center; Jeremy Mullins, ERA Strother Real Estate; and Robert Hammond, Pennink & Huff Property Management.
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. Check Angie's blog out at www.gad.fayettevillencrealtors.com. Look for updates on laws that will affect YOUR industry this year!
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.
AUGUST NUTS & BOLTS
The August 16 Nuts & Bolts will begin at 10:30 am at the Ramada Plaza - Bordeaux Convention Center.  The Education Committee is  working on a program with a panel of two Attorneys and two Lenders on how the disclosure/closing changes mandated by CFPB on TILA/RESPA are progressing. Please watch your emails for program updates. The Luncheon will follow.
AUGUST ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON
The August Association Luncheon will be held on August 16 at 11:45 am at the Ramada Plaza -Bordeaux Convention Center.  Suzanne Pennink will give a program titled "How to Play Nice With Each Other in Real Estate".
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 Alms House prepares and distributes an average of 275 bags each week and the need is great, especially during the summer months.  The focus now is 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.  If you do not have time to pick up the pastas, the Alms House also accepts monetary donations.  Items can be dropped off at the Association Office. Please help the children.
BOOK BAGS FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN
Did you know there are over 600 homeless children in our public school system?  This is the fifth year the Association has partnered with the Cumberland County Register of Deeds office to help these children.  A very special THANKS to everyone who donated school supplies for these children.  We had an excellent showing of support this year.  Thanks again!!
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CONTINUING EDUCATION
The Property Management Committee will be hold a Property Management Continuing Education class on Tuesday, August 23 in place of their regular seminar.  It will be from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm at the Ramada Plaza - Bordeaux Convention Center.  Watch your email for registration forms.
REALTOR� RALLY which will be held on October 18, 2016 at the Ramada Plaza - Bordeaux Convention Center.  The Education Committee has chosen the speakers, Tammy Spaulding and Nobu Hata.  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.  Watch for brochures to follow.  It will be a great Rally!!!
NCAR CONVENTION
The NCAR Convention will be held September 11-13 at the Greenbriar Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV.  Many exciting educational programs and fun events await you!!! For complete details on the 2016 NC REALTORS� Conference, visit www.ncrealtors.org.
NAR CONVENTION
The National Association of REALTORS� Annual Convention will be held November 3-7 in Orlando, FL.  For Convention information visit www.realtor.org and click on Meetings & Expo.
2017 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Would you like to hold a leadership position in the Association for 2017?? If you or someone you know would be interested in moving into a position of leadership within the Association; please contact the Association Office at 323-1421 to have your name forwarded to the Nominating Committee.  Positions to be filled this year will be President-Elect; Vice President, Membership; Vice President, Education; Vice President, Public Relations; Secretary/Treasurer; 2 Director Positions for 3 year terms; and 2 positions on the MLS Committee for 3 year terms (both must be a Firm Principal). Please let us know of your desire to serve your Association.
NCAR DIRECTORS
If you would be interested in serving your Association as an NCAR Director, contact the Association Office at 323-1421.  We do ask that anyone who serves as an NCAR Director also serve on a Committee at NCAR.
ADDITION TO REALIST
We are happy to advise that all 100 Counties in North Carolina are now available in the Realist program in the MLS.  You will be able to view properties within the entire state.
ANNOUNCING NEW FAYETTEVILLE MLS MOBILE APP!
We are happy to announce the release of FRARMLS mobile app with HomeAssist as the new mobility app extending your Fayetteville Regional Association of REALTORS� InnoVia MLS system in new and exciting ways.  Now Collaborate "on the go" with clients.  Share listings via text, Facebook, or Twitter.  See favorites. Set appointments with other agents.  If you are ready to get started, download from Apple App Store or Google Play Store.  Simply search for the "FRARMLS" APP.  We look forward to your feedback on the new release of the FRARMLS mobile app.
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.
 
NEW In InnoVia under standard forms (right hand side on home page), Ken Schultz our Technology Coordinator has built a production report for you to keep up with your listings and sales.
 
Please remember to put the PIN number on listings when entering new listings.
 
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 SEPTEMBER
 
September 2           Education Committee
September 5                     
Labor Day - Association Office Closed
September 6
              
MLS Training Class
September 10-13 
NCAR Convention - Greenbrier Resort, White Sulphur Springs, WV
September 20
Association Luncheon - Ramada Plaza - Bordeaux Convention Center

Nuts & Bolts - Ramada Plaza - Bordeaux Convention Center

 

September 22
 

 
Indoctrination/Orientation Course
 

 

September 26-29
 

 
Practical Applications Course