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In This Issue
BCAR members receive a discount on continuing ed
REALTORS Property Resource - New Member Benefit
ZipForms FREE for BCAR Members
Calendars & More
Young Professional Network
RPAC Top 10 Countdown
Congratulations Marie Brady
Buying and Selling in Condos and HOA's...How the REALTOR Fits into the Puzzle!
Financing Roundtable Event
REALTOR of the Year
Thinking Outside the Box
Thanksgiving Dinner Bags
Blood Drive
Annual Holiday Luncheon
Continuing Education

 

BCAR members receive a 

$5 discount per class!

 

Two 3.5 hours CE classes

November 12 

 

9:00am to 12:30pm "Professionalism and the REALTOR® Code of Ethics" 

# RECE002814

Click here for details and to register by mail

REGISTER ONLINE 

 

1:00pm to 4:30pm 

"Fair Housing Risk Management for RE Professionals" #RECE002730

 Click here for details and to register by mail 

 REGISTER ONLINE

 


 

BCREI

1452 Old York Road

Warminster, PA 18974

www.bucksrealtor.com

215-956-9176

 

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Member Benefit!
NAR's exclusive online real estate database "REALTORS Property Resource" will provide REALTORS with data on every parcel of property in the United States, giving brokers and agents valuable tools and features to make them better informed and to increase their efficiency in the marketpalce.  Go to https://www.narrpr.com/ and click Create New Account. 
 
Zip 6
 

Member Benefit for BCAR Members!  Free Electronic Forms,  ZipForm 6 Professional Edition. It only takes two minutes to register!  Click here     After getting into the website, click on Bucks County Association in drop-down menu and then click on Order Now.  You will then be asked for your NRDS number and your last name.  You can also go to our website, www.bucksrealtor.com and click on the zipLogix logo.  Any questions, contact Zip's customer service 800-383-9805 or BCAR Staff 215-956-9176.

 



When you shop through the link on our website, www.bucksrealtor.com you will received a 10% discount using discount code BCAR or click here and start shopping! 

 


YPN
Want to learn more about the cutting edge? Join Bucks County REALTOR® Association's YPN "Young Professional Network" 

 

Whether you're young in the business or young at heart, 

YPN offers something for everyone! 

 

 
Bucks County Association of REALTORS®, Inc.

Weekly Update Newsletter

                                     October 28, 2013

RPAC's Weekly Top 10 Countdown

 

WHY SUPPORT RPAC? At every level of government, your investment in the REALTORS Political Action Committee (RPAC) is protecting your business. RPAC ensures REALTORS have a seat at the table when legislation affecting real estate sales and property rights is introduced. Your annual  $15 "Fair Share" contribution ensures that RPAC can continue to support candidates for public office that support home ownership and the real estate industry.

 

#3

Protecting the mortgage interest deduction. The mortgage interest deduction is under attack in Washington. Congress is considering proposals that would begin to chip away at the mortgage interest deduction. RPAC will be at the table to preserve this important foundation of home ownership.

 

Congratulations Marie Brady
Dennis Lawrence, BCAR President (left) presented Marie Brady with her REALTOR Emeritus award at our recent expo.  Marie is licensed with RE/MAX Advantage in Yardley.
 
Buying and Selling in Condos and HOA's...How the REALTOR Fits into the Puzzle!
Seminar Sponsor

You are cordially invited to attend a FREE seminar                   
Come and hear noted Attorney Marshal Granor give an overview of condos and planned communities.  What they are, how the statutes affect real estate sales and leases, what insurance needs to be purchased for Buyers and how to deal with the management company for a smooth sale and settlement.  Marshal will also be touching on capital improvement fees, association assessments and rules and regulations, with time for Q & A from attendees.  (CE credit will not be offered for this seminar.)   

  

~SEATING IS LIMITED~
Reserve your FREE seat now!

Tuesday, November 19, 2014
9:30 - 11:00am

Bucks County Real Estate Institute
(BCAR Campus)
1452 Old York Road, Warminster, PA 18974

 

A continental breakfast will be served, starting at 9:30am

 

3 Ways to Register!

1 - Online www.bucksrealtor.com

2 - Email memserv@bucksrealtor.com

3 - Call 215-956-9176

Annual Financing Roundtable Event 
Financing House

 

Date: Wed., November 13, 2013

 

Time: 9:30-11:30am 

Refreshments starting at 9am

 

Place: BCAR Headquarters

1452 Old York Rd, Warminster, PA

 

Topics & Speakers:

Condo Requirements for Residential Purchases

Julia P. O'Brien, Global Mortgage Network Inc               

 

Mortgage Insurance for Conventional Financing

Joseph V. Scorese, Vision Mortgage Capital Division of Continental Bank

 

The Pitfalls of Closing a Loan in Today's Market

Arthur Verbit, Allied Mortgage Group, Inc.

 

Agreement of Sale - How to Write your agreement and have them sail through UW

Chuck Dress of Movement Mortgage

 

Portfolio Loans - These are mortgage loans for financing situations where they do not meet agency guidelines but make business sense.  

Bob Luczak, Univest Bank and Trust Co.

 

3 Ways to Register!

1-      Online www.bucksrealtor.com

2-      Email kelly@bucksrealtor.com

3-      Call 215-956-9176

 

REALTOR of the Year
The Board of Directors of the Bucks County Association of REALTORS® is seeking nominations for the 2013 REALTOR® of the Year Award. 

 

The purpose of the award is to recognize a deserving REALTOR® for effort, time and talent expended by them for the benefit of other REALTORS®, the real estate profession and the community.  It is not given as a top producer award.

 

The Award will be presented at the December 5, 2013 BCAR Holiday Luncheon.

 

Click here for the nomination form.
Creative Real Estate Marketing
Thinking Outside the Box with
Cutting Edge Internet Marketing

Join us on November 6 at 9:30am to explore how you can think outside the box with your marketing. Learn how you can add value to what you are already doing. 

We guarantee we will charge up your thinking of all the possibilities. Marketing is one of the most important components to your success. 

 

Speaker:

Joe Lanza, Creative Real Estate Marketing

 

Special Guest: 
John McGowens, Reverse Mortgage Manager 

 

He will be speaking on how a Reverse Purchase works and you can possible list and sell and help a senior

down size using a Reverse Mortgage to keep more money in the seniors pocket.

 

Location:  BCAR Headquarters, 1452 Old York Road, Warminster, PA 18974

RSVP: Joe Lanza 215-953-9585 joe@mortgagens.com
During the month of October, we will be collecting items for

"Thanksgiving Dinner" bags for the Bucks County Housing Group Food Pantries in
Milford Square, Doylestown & Penndel

 

Suggested non-perishable donations:  Boxed mashed potatoes, Canned yams, Boxed stuffing mix, Canned corn, Canned green beans, Canned fruit, Cranberry sauce, Canned pumpkin or boxed dessert mixes, Gravy, Salad dressing, $15 grocery store gift card (to be used for turkey), Disposable roasting pan

       

Non-Food: Festive napkins, kids holiday books, candles, favorite recipes, handmade cards

  

Deadline October 30, 2013

 

Drop-off Locations:

  • Coldwell Banker Hearthside, 212 N Main St., Doylestown
  • Weidel , 525 N. Main St., Doylestown
  • Troy Group Inc., 2370 York Rd, Suite C5, Jamison
  • Bucks County Association of REALTORS, 1452 Old York Rd, Warminster
  • Coldwell Banker Heritage, 1448 W. Broad St, Quakertown
  • Weidel, 10 N. Main St., Yardley
  • Prudential Fox & Roach,  677-693 S. State St., Newtown
  • RE/MAX Realty Services, 1955 Street Rd, Bensalem
We will be packing the Thanksgiving bags on Friday, November 1 at 9:30am at BCAR Headquarters.  All BCAR members are welcome to come out and help!
 

Any questions, contact Kelly Wenhold, Director of Member Services 215-956-9176 kelly@bucksrealtor.com

Blood Drive
blood drive1 Please join us for our Blood Drive for REALTORS Reach Out Month on October 30 from 9am to 2pm at BCAR Headquarters.  Bring a friend!

Click here to register

Annual Holiday Luncheon
Date:Thursday, December 5, 2013

Place: Doylestown Country Club

20 Country Club Lane, Doylestown

Time: 12 pm         

Ticket Price: $33 for Buffet Lunch            

Order online www.bucksrealtor.com or click here for order form.