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 email kelly@bucksrealtor.com

DocuSign Transaction Rooms (formerly 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. It 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 DocuSign Mobile.

BCAR is offering DocuSign Transaction Rooms as a FREE member benefit. Use promo code "1452bucks".

RPR

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

April 21, 2014

Flood Insurance Symposium

Recent changes to the laws regarding flood insurance have had a major impact on real estate transactions in Bucks County. How has re-mapping changed flood zones and flood insurance rates? What is a Special Flood Hazard Area? How do I know if a home is in a Special Flood Hazard Area? Come and get these questions and more answered!

This event is a joint effort of the Bucks County Association of REALTORS� and Representative Steve Santarsiero.

Date: Thursday, May 15

Time: 10am to 12pm

Place: The Chancellor Center (Council Rock School District building) 30 N. Chancellor Street, Newtown, PA

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You must pre-register for this event. Seating is limited so don't delay.

3 Ways to Register!

1 - Online www.bucksrealtor.com

2 - Email info@bucksrealtor.com

3 - Call 215-956-9176

Ask the Experts Legal Panel

Topics & Speakers:

1031 Exchange

Scott Rotkowitz, Esq., Vice President, IPX1031

Commerical & Residential Investment Leasing & Eviction H. Jeffrey Brahin, Esq.

Seller Disclosures and Proper Forms for Completion of the Transaction, Who is Allowed to Complete the Transaction

Alex Shnayder, Esq., Rovner, Allen, Rovner, Zimmerman & Nash (of counsel) Shnayder & Associates, LLC

How to Use the Proper PAR Form - What are the Legal Issues and When is an Attorney is Necessary - Protecting the Interest of your Client Robert C. Pfeilsticker, Jr., Esq.

Date: Wednesday, May 7

Time: 9:30-11:30am

Place: BCAR Headquarters, 1452 Old York Rd, Warminster, Pennsylvania

Sponsored by the BCAR Affiliate Committee

3 Ways to Register:

1 - Logging in online www.bucksrealtor.com

2 - Email kelly@bucksrealtor.com

3 - Call 215-956-9176

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 Fed Bank

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Supra 877-699-6787
Zip Forms 586-840-0140
DocuSign 866-219-4318

Order your Ticket Today!

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, Chocolate Fountain, 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--

Save the Date!

Annual Golf Outing

Monday, July 28, 2014

Spring Mill Country Club

Ivyland, Pennsylvania

Notice Regarding License Renewal Fee for 2014

Please note that for this renewal period an additional $10 is being assessed to every real estate licensee to replenish the Real Estate Recovery Fund by the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission. This fee is assessed per person/entity, not per license. For those individuals that hold multiple active licenses (i.e. - Broker Sole Proprietor and/or Broker-Multi License), the individual will only pay the $10 once and not for every license held. If an individual has multiple licenses and is paying online, they will be notified separately concerning payment of the $10 fee. The license renewal deadline is May 31, 2014.

Click here to renew your license.

Join Us for a YPN Meeting

Date: Wednesday, May 7
Time: 11:30am
Place: BCAR Headquarters, 1452 Old York Rd, Warminster Pennsylvania

Bring to meeting your top 10 apps you like to use. For more info, please contact YPN Chairperson Christine Aust
christine.m.aust@gmail.com