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!

DocuSign is a provider of cloud-based electronic signature technology that facilitates exchanges of contracts, tax documents and legal materials and it will work with ZipForms.

BCAR is offering DocuSign as a FREE member benefit. An activation email was sent to every BCAR member. If you need the activation email resent, please contact Kelly Wenhold, Director of Member Services at kelly@bucksrealtor.com 215-956-9176.

Cartavi is web-based software that lets you securely share documents with everyone involved in the process of buying or selling residential real estate. It gives you one place to store, access, and share all your transaction documents from your desk or on the go. Cartavi is a hosted application (nothing to install or update), which you can access from anywhere you have an internet connection and a supported browser (Firefox, Safari, Chrome, and Internet Explorer 8 or later). If you have a mobile device, download Cartavi's free mobile apps for Apple and Android devices.

BCAR is offering Cartavi as a FREE member benefit. Use promo code "1452bucks".

RPR

Member Benefit!

NAR's exclusive online real estate database "REALTORS Property Resource" will provide REALTORS with data on every parcel of property in the US, 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 Acct.

Bucks County Association of REALTORS�, Inc.

Weekly Update Newsletter

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

BCAR is closed today due to snowstorm!

2014 Dues Bills

Avoid Late Fee $40 - Pay By January 31

Your 2014 dues bill can be found by logging in on www.bucksrealtor.com.

Enter to Win -- RPAC Sweepstakes

iPad Air including WiFi, 16GB, and Blue Tooth Keyboard

$15 per chance or 10 chances for $99

Here's how: Include RPAC contribution with your dues payment OR login on www.bucksrealtor.com and register for iPad Sweepstakes (under events)

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.

Affiliate of the Year

Congratulations to Greg DuPey of Pillar to Post Professional Home Inspections who received the 2013 Affiliate of Year Award presented by Pam Croke, EVP.

Quarterly Indicators

Statistical Report "Easy to Read" for the last quarter of 2013 for Bucks, Montgomery & Philadelphia Counties - click here

Change of Date!

Qualified Mortgage (QM) Workshop

What is a Qualified Mortgage (QM) and why is it important? There are many reasons. January 2014 has promised to produce significant change in the mortgage and real estate industry and we want you to be ready and in the know! The more you understand, the better equipped you will be to educate your clients. The initial changes take effect starting January 14-18. There are more that will be in effect by August 1, 2015. These rules will institute new minimum underwriting standards for most mortgages.

This workshop will be packed with lots of info. Such as: The ability to repay (ATR). We will discuss the 8 pieces of underwriting criteria that lenders will be will be required to perform on each borrower(s). What is a "High Cost Loan" If a loan is considered a High Cost loan then the borrower(s) will need to attend Homeownership counseling. We will discuss how and why. New appraisal delivery requirements. The new Flip rules. Second appraisals may be required. Just to name a few.

Presented by Stan Reinford, Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist with Prime Lending. Sponsored by the BCAR Affiliate Committee.

When: Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Time: 9:30- 11:30 am with Q/A to follow. Refreshments starting at 9am

Where: BCAR, 1452 Old York Rd, Warminster PA 18974

Cost: Free for BCAR Members

3 Ways to Register:

1- Online www.bucksrealtor.com

2- Email Kelly@bucksrealtor.com

3- Call 215-956-9176

Call for your Supra Appointment!

Are You Using the SUPRA Electronic Lock Box System? If not, NOW is the time to start! On January 1, 2014 REDUCED SUPRA Pricing went into effect for BCAR members. Fees have been significantly reduced for the ActiveKEY & eKEY programs. (The eKEY uses your smart phone to open electronic lockboxes) Sign up or upgrade to an eKey BEFORE MARCH 31, 2014 and you will also:

Receive a waiver of the $50.00 Activation Fee
Receive a free eKEY FOB 3 adaptor valued at $54.95 (while supplies last)
Receive 2 free iBoxes* to use with the SUPRA System

Already using SUPRA eKEY Basic service? On January 1, 2014 your eKEY fee will automatically be reduced by 38% to $12.31 per month plus taxes. Still want to use your Active Key? On July 4, 2014, SUPRA ActiveKEY service fees will be reduced to $153.72 annually, plus taxes. That's a 16% savings! Are you ready to take advantage of the savings? Call 215-956-9176 or email info@bucksrealtor.com

TREND Training at BCAR

TREND Basics: Jump Start with Success
will be held on Tuesday, February 4 at 12:30pm at BCAR Headquarters, 1452 Old York Rd, Warminster, Pennsylvania. Please register on TREND's website.

Legacy Planning Lunch & Learn January 22 - Cancelled

NAR Extends Alliance with Chrysler

Part of the cost of doing business as a real estate agent is spending a considerable amount of time driving from one property to another to assist clients. To help members who are always on the go, NAR is pleased to announce a two-year extension of its agreement with Chrysler Group LLC, as NAR's official automobile manufacturer through the REALTOR Benefits� Program.

Through the partnership with Chrysler, Realtor� members and their immediate family members will continue to receive exclusive savings and benefits, like a $500 cash allowance on the purchase or lease of select new Chrysler, Jeep�, Dodge, Ram and now select Fiat� models, through 2015. Click here for more info