Greater Rochester Association of REALTORSŪ
Precisely e-Newsletter
May 26, 2014
GRAR 2014 Diamond Sponsors
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AssociationUpdatesAssociation Updates
TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
As in the past, hard-copy invoices will NOT be mailed out.  Invoices will be available by June 1 by logging into www.GRAR.org.  Watch for your postcard reminder in the US Mail later this week.  Payment deadlines are listed below for your reference.   Log into the Membership Director online payment system after June 1 for your actual billing amount or see the front of your postcard.

Three payment options are available this year!
A.  NEW! Auto-Pay - Divided Dues & Fees option
Say goodbye to stamps, checks and late fees! With Auto-Pay, your GRAR dues, GENRIS MLS fee, State and National Dues (if applicable) will be automatically deducted from your credit/debit card according to our divided dues plan schedule on June 27, September 5 and October 28, 2014.  Watch for details about signing up for this new option.
B.  Manual/self-pay - Divided Dues & Fees option
Take advantage of three (3) payment deadlines with a portion of your dues and fees due on July 1, September 9 & November 1.  You must pay the GRAR (local) dues amount by July 1 to avoid a late fee.
C.  Pay 'In-Full' option, due by July 1, 2014. Pay with credit card or if paying by check, two (2) checks required:   
1) Check #1 payable to GENRIS for the MLS fee
2) Check #2 payable to GRAR for your respective Local, State & National membership dues.
Please note that we cannot make any exceptions to this payment schedule. Online or mailed payments must be received by the stated due date(s) or a $50 late fee will be charged per the GRAR Constitution and by-laws.

GRAR PROVIDES RARES DISCOUNTS TO MEMBERS

Sign up to receive the RARES newsletter at either your work or personal address to be kept informed of the more than 475 opportunities to save.
If you sign up with your work e-mail address, your RARES ID # is imbedded in the links within the newsletter and you don't have to remember it to access our site.  If you sign up with a personal e-mail address (e.g., AOL, rochester.rr.com, Gmail), links do not contain the current ID # and you will have to enter it before accessing most of the links on the RARES web site.

The 2014 RARES ID # for GRAR members is 20148269.  You can get your official membership card at GRAR or print it online.

Current Discounts include the following:
*    Darien Lake, $28.99 day pass, $59.99 season pass.  Electronic tickets, pay and print
*    Martin's Fantasy Island
*    Marineland - electronic tickets, pay and print
*    Genesee Country Village - $3 off, just show RARES ID card

For Father's Day:
*    Delta Sonic, all wash & details
*    Buckmans
*    Red Wings - ticket vouchers at all price levels available for all games

TAKE THE TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE SURVEY BY MAY 31
To be entered into a drawing for a free TechKNOWPalooza ticket ($45 value). Drawing to be held on June 5, 2014.
Your feedback will be used to make our upcoming technology events worth your time. We are already planning this year's TechKNOWPalooza in addition to our monthly Tech Tuesday sessions (first Tuesday of each month at GRAR, 1pm). Save September 18th for TechKNOWPalooza '14.
IndustryAdvocacyIndustry Advocacy
CONSUMER CALL TO ACTION
NAR is calling on  85 million consumers-homeowners and prospective homeowners-- to contact their members of Congress to ask tthem not to take away their real estate tax deductions. This is the first time NAR has ever extended its Call for Action system beyond its members.  Read More...

NYS PRIVATE WELL TESTING ACT
NYSAR opposes legislation to require a water quality test as a condition of the transfer of any real property served by a well.  This legislation will delay real estate closings and it is unnecessary, duplicative and essentially an unfunded mandate on New York State homeowners.  Click here to read NYSAR's Memorandum in Opposition.

MORTGAGE CHOICE ACT PROGRESS
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee passed H.R. 3211, "The Mortgage Choice Act" by voice vote.   This bill reduces discrimination against affiliate mortgage lenders in the calculation of fees and points under the 3% cap in the Ability to Repay/Qualified Mortgage (QM) rule. H.R. 3211 is expected to be voted on by the full House of Representatives later in the Spring.  More information ...
LiveWellLive Well Work Well
The May 2014 issue of Bene-Care's wellness newsletter features articles on stroke awareness, fat myths, emergency savings, Pilates 101, and a recipe for a Six-Layer Dinner.
INMEMORIAMIn Memoriam 
Charles Dispenza, Jr., former REALTORŪ.  At Rest ~ May 11, 2014
EventsEvents
WCR Golf Tournament
MON | Jun. 9
Victor Hills Golf Club

REALTORSŪ Charitable Foundation Golf Classic
TUE | Jul. 22
Ravenwood Golf Club
Brochure/Registration
Dinner Only Tickets

TechKNOWPalooza
THU | Sep. 18
Doubletree
EducationEducation
Tech Tuesdays (1st Tuesday each month at GRAR)
TUE | Jun. 3 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Instanet Forms & Authentisign One (3 CE) LECTURE STYLE not hands-on
WED | Jun. 4 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Instanet Forms & Authentisign Two: Your Mobile Office (3 CE) LECTURE STYLE not hands-on
FRI | Jun. 6 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Profitability through Professionalism (6 CE)
TUE | Jun. 17 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

REALTORŪ Safety Course (3 CE)
WED | Jun. 18 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

GRI 404 - Serving Real Estate Investors (7.5 CE)
THU | Jun. 19 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Short Sales (3 CE)
 TUE | Jun. 24 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fair Housing (3 CE) 

WED | Jun. 25 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Instanet Forms Hands On Workshop (0 CE)
WED | Jun. 25 | 9:30AM - 12:00PM

Fusion One (3 CE)
THU | Jul. 17 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
THU | Aug. 14 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
THU | Aug. 28 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
THU | Sep. 4 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fusion Two (3 CE)
THU | Jun. 19 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
THU | Jul. 17 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
THU | Aug. 14 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
THU | Sep. 4 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Fusion CMA (3 CE)
THU | Jun. 26 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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

Greater Rochester Association of REALTORSŪ

3445 Winton Place, Ste 104,

Rochester, NY 14623

 

585-292-5000 |  800-292-7101  |  grarhelpdesk@grar.net  |  Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 4:30pm

 

 

 Fusion/MLX/GoNYSMLS Issues: AnswerLink 888-825-5472, M-F 8:30-8:30pm & S/S 8:30am- 3:30pm
All Other Technical Support:  Tech Helpline at 866-232-1831, M-F 9am - 8pm & Sat 9am - 5pm

 

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