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�

Weekly Update Newsletter

March 17, 2014

Flood Insurance Affordability Act

On March 13, 2014, the United States Senate voted 72-22 to approve the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370). The Senate acted quickly to pass the bill as amended by the House to avoid the need for a conference committee to reconcile any differences. The new bill further reins in and holds the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) accountable for the Biggert-Waters implementation issues. Click here to read more...

3rd Annual Battle of the Bartenders

Dinner, Dancing and Silent Auction

Thursday, May 8 5-9 pm

Rose Bank Winery, Newtown

in the new "Rose Ballroom"

Ticket Prices:

$30 RPAC Contribution = Admission & Dinner --or--

$99 or more RPAC Contribution = Admission, Raffle Ticket for Top Shelf Liquor Basket, Dinner, Free Drinks and Appetizers in the VIP Lounge

How to Register:

Mail a check payable to "RPAC" & mail it to BCAR, 1452 Old York Rd, Warminster, PA 18974 --or--

Ask the Experts Seminar

Before You List That House

Topics & Speakers:

Recommendations on what to keep, donate, discard, recycle and sell in a home prior to listing along with many other helpful home downsizing tips.

Court Ebeling

Carter's Home Downsizing and Resale Specialists, LLC

Before you list that house, learn what you need to know, who has the authority to sign the Listing Contract, who has the authority to sign the Agreement of Sale, Learn what to look for and how to get the information you need.

Kathleen F. Ringler

Mutual Abstract Company

"What am I looking at, but not seeing?" We will help your clients with this important question.

Greg DuPey

Pillar to Post Home Inspectors

This is a FREE event for BCAR members sponsored by the Affiliate Committee.

Date: Wednesday, April 9

Time: 9:30-11:30am - Refreshments starting at 9am

Location: BCAR, 1452 Old York Rd, Warminster, PA

3 Ways to Register:

1- Online www.bucksrealtor.com

2- Email kelly@bucksrealtor.com

3- Call 215-956-9176

Bucks Break in Feasterville

REALTORS are invited to a "Bucks Break" Business Card Exchange

Date: Thursday, March 20
Time: 5-7pm
Location: Chow 284 Bar & Restaurant, 284 E Street Road, Feasterville, Pennsylvania website

Bob Larente, REALTOR member from RE/MAX Centre will be one of our bartenders. There will be a cash bar and the food is complimentary. Door prizes are sponsored by the Affiliate Committee.

Beware of Common Tax Scams

By Diana Dietz, e-PRO, PAR

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding taxpayers to keep clear of a number of common tax scams they're calling the "Dirty Dozen."

Every year the IRS compiles a list of things to watch out for and avoid during tax season. These scams can occur year round, but many of them peak during tax season as people fill out their returns. The schemes included on the list range from identity theft to false promises of free money. Click here to read more

GoTREND App:

Projected to Launch Second Quarter

TREND knows you want an MLS app and its team is working hard to bring one to you in the second quarter of this year. The app will be called GoTREND, and will include options like:

Up-to-date listing info and photos
GPS search
Detailed maps, with map search options (draw an area)
The ability to schedule showings
Touch screen capabilities, like Touch to dial and pinch to zoom

GoTREND will be available for iOS and Android devices. Click here for more info.

Lunch & Vision Board Design Party

Come out an join us for a Goal Setting and Vision Board Design Party. Bring all of your goals and visions for 2014 and create something that you will be able to take back to your office to focus on daily that will keep you on track and moving toward those goals. We will provide lunch, boards, glue, scissors, and other supplies. All you need to bring are your goals, and some pictures or magazines. You will leave with a completed vision board.

Conceive it

Believe it

Achieve it

Date: Thursday, March 27

Time: 12-1:30pm

Location: BCAR, 1452 Old York Rd, Warminster, PA

Registration: Email Marie mpilon@firstam.com or Angela angela@mdrsgreenservices.com

Hosted By: Angela Yost, Mold Detection and Remediation Specialists, Inc. and Marie Frymoyer. First American Home Warranty

Union Plus Mortgage Lunch & Learn

Union Plus Mortgages has multiple benefits to union members, their family and children. It is a national program provided to union members for purchase money or refinance. The ultimate benefit of the program, along with other benefits state if the union member is out of work, on strike or loses his job, the union will make his mortgage payment thereby protecting his home and family. The only requirement is he has a union plus mortgage which is only available through Wells Fargo. This is FREE event for BCAR members!

Date: Friday, April 11

Time: 10:30am - 12noon (lunch will be provided)

Location: BCAR, 1452 Old York Rd, Warminster

Registration: Contact Jim Seamans at Wells Fargo 215-702-4758

Marketing and Advertising 101 for Real Estate Professionals Lunch & Learn

Successful real estate professionals know that when it comes to sales and marketing, you need a plan. Sales and Marketing 101 for Real Estate Professionals will improve your sales results by teaching you how to employ a complete, professional marketing strategy. Using real-life examples and a friendly, easy-to-follow tone, this workshop gives you the tools you need to list the right properties at the right price, and attract prospects that are ready, willing and able to buy.

This workshop will include:

* Comprehensive coverage of marketing strategies that draw the right clients to you, from the theories of product, promotion, price and place to practical advice on how to segment a market and implement a marketing plan

* Complete coverage of the selling skills you need to close the sale, including time management, ethics, professionalism and closing techniques

* Multiple choice questions in every chapter test your knowledge, and answers and rational are provided so you can check your work

Date: Thursday, April 24

Time: 12-1:30pm

Location: BCAR, 1452 Old York Rd, Warminster, PA

Registration:Email Joe Scorese

jscorese@3rdfedbank.com

Sponsored by: Joe Scorese, 3rd Federal Bank

National Speakers Cinemeeting

Wells Fargo is bringing Tony Robbins, motivational speaker, and Brian Buffini, well-known national realtor coach on "how to grow your business" to you as a Cinemeeting at the on April 3 at the Riverview Theater on Columbus Blvd in Philadelphia at 3pm for FREE. It is designed solely for REALTORS. Please register by contacting Jim Seamans at Wells Fargo to register 215 702-4758.

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 (or while supplies last!) 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