Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS�
Precisely e-Newsletter
June 16, 2014
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TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
As in the past, hard-copy invoices will NOT be mailed out.  Payment deadlines are listed below for your reference.   Log into the Membership Director online payment system on www.GRAR.org to access your invoice or sign up for Auto-Pay.

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.  Sign up now!!
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.

NEW MLS PORTAL POSTPONED UNTIL JULY 24 - MLS Password Change Required
All MLS participants will be directed to the new MLS portal/dashboard when they log into Fusion or MLXchange on July 24.  Note - The new password must be a minimum of 8 characters and include a minimum of 2 numbers.
Click here for more details

ACCUSTAT JUNE 2014 REPORT
Accustat is a service offered by REALTOR� Dick Beers available solely for the use of GRAR Members and is not intended for public distribution.  This report does not reflect the views of the Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS�. If you are interested in receiving the newsletter, please contact Dick at [email protected]Click here for this month's report.
IndustryAdvocacyIndustry Advocacy
THANKS TO THE GRAR LOBBY DAY DELEGATION
Representatives from GRAR joined nearly 300 REALTORS� from across New York on June 10 at our state Capitol in Albany to meet with our legislators. Issues discussed included the support of and opposition to several bills relating to.  
Click here for information on what you can do to help make the voice of REALTORS� heard.

BROWN URGES FEDS TO SUPPORT RHS LOANS
NAR President Steve Brown is asking the House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture to support Rural Housing Service (RHS) loans.  Programs such as the Section 502 loan program are instrumental in providing opportunities for homeownership for rural families. Read More ...

U.S. HOUSE PASSES NAR-BACKED 3% CAP FIX 

Last week, the House of Representatives approved the Mortgage Choice Act, which redefines a provision in the Ability-to-Repay rules that limits mortgage fees and points to three percent in order for home loans to be considered Qualified Mortgages. The bill will move to the United States Senate for consideration later this summer.

Read the full article here.

InMemoriam In Memoriam
 
Donald Sciarratta, former REALTOR�.  At Rest ~ June 13, 2014.

LiveWellLive Well Work Well
The June 2014 issue of Bene-Care's wellness newsletter features articles on: cyber security; firework safety; swimming; and healthy grilling tips, featuring a recipe for a grilled vegetables.
EventsEvents
The MBA Presents: The Interplay Between the New Purchase and Sale Contract and the Ability to Repay and Qualified Mortgage Rules
THU | Jun. 19
Shadow Lake

REALTORS� Charitable Foundation Golf Classic
FOURSOMES SOLD OUT!
TUE | Jul. 22
Ravenwood Golf Club
Dinner Only Tickets

REALTOR� Night at the Red Wings
TUE | Jul. 29
Frontier Field

Save the Date
TechKNOWPalooza
THU | Sep. 18
Doubletree
EducationEducation
Fair Housing (3 CE)
Fusion Two (3 CE)
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

Tech Tuesdays (1st Tuesday each month at GRAR) (0 CE)

The topic is Facebook... 'You've got to keep'em separated'" and will feature member Joe DaSilva as our speaker. This session covers the importance of Facebook's personal and business profiles, how to keep them separate and maximize your exposure.

TUE | Jul. 1 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

 


RPR: Real-Time Data, Market Knowledge, Informed Consumers (3 CE)
TUE | Jul. 1 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Short Sales (3 CE)
TUE | Jul. 22 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

GRI 405 - Construction & Environmental Issues (7.5 CE)
WED | Jul. 23 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

GRI 406 - Price it Right - Understanding the Appraisal Process (7.5 CE)

THU | Jul. 24 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  

Your Backstage Pass to Become a Top Producer (22 CE)
Jul. 28, 29 & 30 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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

Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS�

3445 Winton Place, Ste 104,

Rochester, NY 14623

 

585-292-5000 |  800-292-7101  |  [email protected]  |  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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