The Grapevine

The Official Publication of the Fresno Association of REALTORSŽ

Nuts and Bolts of Appraisal Reporting

Reconciliation: Conclusion of Value

Wednesday, May 6 at the FAR Office from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Deposit of $10 required. Class conducted by Appraisers: Barbara Radcliffe and Carole Laval. Call to reserve your spot 559-490-6400. This is the last course in a series of 7.

Caravan Wednesday - Come by for Sandwiches!

Caravan Wednesdays just got a little appetizing! FAR will be providing FREE caravan sandwiches for participating members! Stop by the office from 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2015!

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The John Scarborough REALTORŽ

Classic Golf Luncheon

This annual golf tournament is SOLD OUT. Those interested in attending may purchase luncheon tickets. Cost: $18 per ticket. Luncheon begins at 1:30 p.m. after play is finished. Purchase tickets by calling FAR at 559-490-6400.

FAR is in need of Raffle Prize Donations for the Luncheon. Please bring to the FAR office.

The John Scarborough REALTOR Classic Golf Tournament

Wednesday, May 6th

Eagle Springs Golf & Country Club

DEADLINE April 30th, 2015

FARAF has scholarships available for local students interested in real estate related courses! Do you have a sibling or a relative, a son or a daughter who will be taking real estate courses next semester? If so, they may apply!

Applications are now being accepted for the 2-Year and 4-Year College Student Scholarships.

To learn more, check out the Scholarship Information Page for additional information.

ActiveKEY
Deactivated for Non-payment

If your ActiveKEY has stopped working, it may be for non-payment. ActiveKEY access fees in the amount of $194.16 were due April 15th. To reactivate your ActiveKEY, please call FAR to make payment 559-490-6400.

2016 FAR Board of Director Nominees

The Fresno Association of REALTORSŽ 2016 Nominating Committee have met and would like to present the following names to the membership for your consideration in becoming a FAR Director to serve a three-year term to begin January 1, 2016. There are 5 vacancies.

Nominees are:

Julie Caglia, Sandy Darling, Kristy Mastro-Henry, Tom Hyatt, Joan Jolly, J.P. Shamshoian, Joetta Winter

Per the FAR Bylaws Section 5 (b): Nomination by Petition-In addition to the slate nominated by the Committee... any other qualified* REALTORŽ member may be nominated by the membership by submitting a petition to the Executive Vice President, Mary Van Ness, signed by ten REALTORŽ members. All nominations are to be closed by Friday, May 8th by 5 p.m.

*Qualified members are those in good standing for the past three years, have served on a committee of the FAR, MLS or FARAF for 2 of the past 5 years and be willing to support the "True Cost of Doing Business" contribution during years served. Standing Committees include: Community Outreach, Education, Grievance, Investors/Exchangors, Membership, MLS Home Tour & Program Speaker, Pro Standards, Scholarship, YPN and LCRC.

Your LCRC Ballots are in the Mail

If you are a 2015 REALTORŽ Action Fund contributor keep an eye out for your LCRC ballot. Please return your ballot with the enclosed prepaid envelope.

This week @ FAR	FREE Classes	Orientation & Clerical User
Monday 4/27/15 HUD Training 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday 4/28/15 MLS Meeting 8:30 a.m. Guest Speaker: Nick Mosley, CA Tiny House zipForm Plus/Digital Ink 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesday 4/29/15 FAR Opens @ 9 a.m. Clerical User Training 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Clerical User Renewal 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Thursday 4/30/15 Friday 5/1/15 Investors/Exchangors 8:30 a.m.	MLS Training Tuesday, May 5 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Realist Thursday, May 7 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Websites Thursday, May 21 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.	New Member Orientation Thursday, May 21 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Clerical User Training Wednesday, May 27 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Clerical User Renewal Wednesday, May 27 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.