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

February 10, 2014

Best of the Hotline - This Room is Huge

By James L. Goldsmith, Esq.

Q. Here is a question that comes, verbatim, from a recent Hotline caller: "Lately I have been losing listings to competitors using the fisheye lens or photo shop technique to make the worst homes look beautiful and the smallest spaces appear huge. Am I permitted to exaggerate the way a home really looks in my marketing? Most buyers and agents do not like the distorting images. If other companies are permitted, then I will buy the software and camera that do the same! If it is wrong, then I do not want to jump on this bandwagon."

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2014 Dues Bills

Your 2014 dues bill can be found by logging in on www.bucksrealtor.com. Unpaid invoices will result in the entire office being suspended as of March 1.

Facebook for the Next Level REALTOR - Lunch & Learn

Date: Wednesday, February 19
Time: 12-1:30pm
Location: BCAR, 1452 Old York Rd, Warminster, PA

Topics to be covered:
Facebook Variables - Personal Page, Photo Albums, Status #hashtags & friends

3 Ways to Register!
1- Online www.bucksrealtor.com
2- Email kelly@bucksrealtor.com
3- Call 215-956-9176

Bucks Break in Feasterville

Please join us for a "Bucks Break" Business Card Exchange

Date: February 20

Time: 5-7pm

Location: Chow 284 Bar & Restaurant, 284 E. Street Road, Feasterville.

REALTOR Bob Larente will our bartender! There will be complimentary food and a cash bar. Affiliate Committee members will be giving out door prizes.

Learn How to Make Docusign and Cartavi Work with ZipForms

Date: Wednesday, February 19
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
Location: Coldwell Banker Hearthside, 100 Brandywine Blvd, Suite 302, Newtown 18940
(On the Newtown Bypass right at the corner with Lindenhurst Road) Click here for a map

BCAR is excited to offer our members the added benefits of Docusign and Cartavi. Now we'd like to help you better understand how to use these invaluable benefits. This training session, with Instructor Stephanie Hahn, will dive into Docusign and Cartavi and explore how their relationship with ZipForms Plus can make your real estate transaction a smooth paperless dream come true! Learn how to make Docusign and Cartavi work with zipForms Plus - the setup, moving between the programs and getting your forms signed, sealed and delivered. Don't delay in signing up - seats will go fast! Register online www.bucksrealtor.com

February 1-28

BCHG Food Pantries

Penndel, Doylestown & Milford Square

Most Needed Items: Peanut Butter, Grape Jam or Jelly, Chunky Soups, Canned Chili, Pasta Sauce and Cereal

Click here for more info & drop-off locations

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.

Broker/Manager Breakfast

The leadership of the Bucks County Association of Realtors� would like to invite Brokers and Managers to join us for breakfast. We would like to update you on new and noteworthy membership benefits and give you a chance to tell us what is keeping you up at night:

- What can BCAR do to make your job easier?

Monday, February 24, 2014 at 8:30 am

John's Plain & Fancy Restaurant

50 S. West End Blvd., Quakertown

Please RSVP to info@bucksrealtor.com

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

Thinking Outside the Box with Cutting Edge Internet Marketing

You're invited by Joseph Lanza of Creative Real Estate Marketing (affiliate member) to a free seminar on February 21 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 will charge up your thinking of all possibilities. Marketing is one of the most important components to your success. Special Guest Presenter Beth Frick of American Home Shield. She will be explaining the importance of how implementing a AHS policy can protect you from possible liability.
Registration: Call 215-460-8485 or info@CreativeRem.com