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Precisely e-News
March 3 , 2014  
In This Issue
Association Updates
Government Affairs
Events
Education


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Association Updates

HANDLING MULTIPLE OFFERS

In today's current tight market, multiple offers are a bigger issue than ever. Consider brushing up your proper skills and practices.  A great reference is the National Association of REALTORS® Code Of Ethics Manual.  Click the link for Part 4, Appendix IX -Presenting and Negotiating Multiple Offers
AND / OR
Take advantage of Mike Smith's course: Multiple Offers: Handle With Care on April 8 at 9:00 AM and complete 3 hours of CE in the process
Cost: $35 members / $75 non-members

ALERT: IDX EMAIL NOT FROM GRAR OR GENRIS
It has come to our attention that an email from an IDX vendor asking Designated REALTORS® to sign an IDX agreement is in circulation, and we want to inform you that this is NOT being generated by GENRIS.  Gayle Gallo has checked into this with N-Play, and has asked them to stop sending these.
***Do not e-sign if you did not request this***.

Please know that just because you received this email, it does NOT indicate that a new data feed has been activated. This would need to be approved by DR® and GENRIS first. If you did not request this from them, simply click on the 'Click here' button on bottom of email, (or just ignore):  N- Play has requested that this reminder be sent. Click here if you wish to stop receiving reminders about this agreement.

MEMBER BENEFITS
We get a lot of calls about member benefits. See the ww.grar.org Resources section for more info about your GRAR member benefits.  We also want to remind our REALTOR® members the REALTOR Benefits® Program is your official NAR member benefits resource, bringing you discounts and unique offers on products and services just for REALTORS®.
For example, did you know that NAR has a program for offering your clients discounts through Lowes?  Register for the Lowe's Program for REALTORS® to:
*    Send discount eCoupons to your home buyers and sellers, customized with your contact information.
*    Send a gift card, at a 5% discount*. REALTORS® can purchase gift cards, for any amount, with this exclusive offer via the program site.
*    Ready to get started? Visit LowesRealtorBenefits.com to register today. Make sure you have your NRDS number handy.
To find out about other discounts and programs available via your NAR membership, visit this link.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Click the link above to view the list of GRAR's newest members

Government Affairs

RPAC EUCHRE TOURNAMENT RAISES $1400
Thanks to everyone who participated in the RPAC Euchre Tournament on Feb. 20 helping the RPAC Fundraising Committee bring in about $1400. Congrats to our big winners Bob Ledsome, Nate Wenzel and Patty Dell!  Jim Ledsome wins the dubious honor of "Most Euchred" and a tie goes to Bob Malone and Guy Ladiges for "Most Spirit."

 

RPAC Madness
Friday, March 21  11:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. open house format
The Back Nine Grill  3500 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
Tickets: $20 in advance / $25 at the door

(includes: lunch, 1 well drink, one entry in the shootout challenge, silent auction and FUN!)
Only 250 tickets available Get yours TODAY! 

Registration Form

 

2014 STERLING R INVESTORS ($1,000+)

Special thanks to two new 2014 STERLING R investors!

Jaci Cannan (RE/MAX Plus)
Michael Slusser (RE/MAX Plus)

 

LEGISLATION UPDATE
NYSAR is actively working against the following bills that have been introduced in the New York State Legislature.
* Expanded Agriculture Disclosure Notice (A.1393 - Gunther/S.3860 - Ranzenhoefer)

Status: Assembly Cal.240/Senate Agriculture Committee 
* Private Well Testing Act (A.1040 - Jaffee)
Status: Assembly Cal. 60

PRESIDENT SIGNS FARM BILL
President Obama signed the Agricultural Act of 2014 (aka the Farm Bill), into law earlier this month, ensuring  that over 900 communities at risk for losing access to federal rural housing programs are now protected through the release of the 2020 census.  The National Association of REALTORS® will continue to work to revise the outdated definition of 'rural' to conform to current demographic data and needs.

In Memoriam 

Salvatore (Sam) J. Piazza, former REALTOR®. At Rest ~ February 7, 2014
Upcoming Events
GRAR Agents Fair & Exhibit Show
City Living Sundays
Brian Flanagan - "Communicating in Style"
MBA Golf Tournament

To register and/or for more information on
all GRAR events, go to: www.GRAR.org/Events.

Education Courses

Appraising Green Residences (7 CE - DUAL APPROVED) Only10 seats left! Regiister now!
Fusion One (3 CE)

Fusion Two (3 CE)

Fusion CMA (3 CE)

Lead Based Paint (3 CE)

Shades of Grey (22.5 CE)

 

For more information on all GRAR courses, go to:www.GRAR.org/Education 

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GRAR & GENRIS CONTACT INFO
GRAR Tech Support Guide:  Your complete guide for who to contact to obtain support for MLXchange™, Realist, Instanet Forms, GE/Supra, MLS Wireless and any other technical issues GRAR members may have.

GRAR Staff Roster:  Includes GRAR staff extensions and e-mail addresses, plus other very importart contact info including: tech support numbers, NYSAR's Legal Hotline, MLS Rules violations, member roster updates, etc.