The GRAPEVINE 7.17.15

Upcoming Events & Educational Opportunities

Annual Affiliate Appreciation

Thursday, July 23 at Pardini's from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. FREE Affiliate & REALTORŽ event with hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and raffle prizes!

Sure it's Summer - but there is no better time to chill with us so we can appreciate your endless support! ATTENTION REALTORSŽ: To show your appreciation, please donate a raffle prize.

You must RSVP to attend by calling FAR at 559-490-6400.

GRI Courses 105

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Thursday, July 30 at the FAR office from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cost: $149 per day. Call 1-888-785-4800 to register. Please note these classes will be taught via Face2Face Interactive Video.

The Power of 1031 Exchanges, Analyzing Investment Properties and the Power of Strategy

by Bill Angove, V.P. of Asset Preservation, Inc.

Friday, August 7 at the FAR office from 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Deposit of $10 required. Topics include: Simple ways to analyze investment properties to determine value, how to determine an investor's rate of return, how people achieve financial independence by investing in real estate and much more! Call FAR to register 559-490-6400.

CRS 201: Listing Strategies for the Residential Specialist

CRS Certified Instructor Robert Morris

2 Day -Thursday, October 1 & Friday, October 2 at the FAR office from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. REALTORŽ Cost: $325, before September 9. Individuals who take this course will earn 16 CRS Education course credits toward the CRS Designation. Complete registration form or contact FAR 559-490-6400. ***SCHOLARSHIP Opportunity*** Complete Application here or visit www.faraf.org for more information.

REALTORŽ Town Hall Success!

Our recent REALTORŽ Town Hall was very informative and well attended. Thanks to those who attended. We look to build on the success and schedule a similar event in the future. We heard from Bruce Rudd, City Manager Fresno, Rob Woolley, City Manager Clovis, Chet Reilly, Mayor of Kingsburg, Alma Beltran, Mayor & Sonia Hall, down payment Assistance Coordinator Parlier, Ellen Moore, Assistant City Planner Reedley and Scott Robertson, Mayor Jim Avalos, Mayor Pro-tem of Selma.

Thank you to our co-sponsors: AREAA Central Valley Chapter, NAHREP Fresno/Madera and Women's Council of REALTORSŽ Greater Fresno.

Clovis Makes National News!

Clovis makes one of the top 10 cities where home owners loves pools most according to The National Association of REALTORSŽ.

Coral Springs, Fla.: 66%
Scottsdale, Ariz.: 62%
Tempe, Ariz.: 46%
Chandler, Ariz.: 40%
Glendale, Ariz.: 37%
Gilbert, Ariz.: 37%
Clearwater, Fla.: 32%
Clovis, Calif.: 32%
Mesa, Ariz.: 31%
Plano, Texas: 31%

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Fresno MLS Market Dynamics

Market Dynamics provides a year-to-date report of the Fresno/Clovis real estate market trends. Click here to view our most recent report.

This Week at FAR	FREE Classes & Training
Monday 7/20/15 Tuesday 7/21/15 MLS Meeting 8:30 a.m. Speaker: Peter Fong, Central CA Score Websites 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesday 7/22/15 FAR Opens 9AM Thursday 7/23/15 New Member Orientation 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Affiliate Appreciation @Pardini's 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Friday 7/24/15 Investors/Exchangors 8:30 a.m.	zipForm Plus & Digital Ink Tuesday, July 28 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Clerical User Renewal Wednesday, July 29 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Realist Training Tuesday, August 4 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. RPR Training Tuesday, August 11 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. MLS Training Thursday, August 13 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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