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REALTORS Property Resource - New Member Benefit
ROC Halloween Party
Remember to Vote!
Get a Jump Start on your CE Requirement
YPN 2015 Planning Session
New Member Benefit
Ask the Experts Panel Discussion
Holiday Luncheon
Upcoming Lunch & Learns
November is Designation Awareness Month
Creating Better Photo and Video on Your Own
Having Technical Troubles?

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Member Benefit for BCAR 
Members!  Free Electronic Forms,  ZipForm Plus.   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 # and your last name.  Or go to www.bucksrealtor.com 
and click on the zipLogix 
logo.  Zip's customer 
service 800-383-9805.

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


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

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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                   

October 27, 2014

REALTORS® Reach Out Month
Halloween Party in Morrisville
Many thanks to our volunteers who organized a Halloween Party for the children at the Bucks County Housing Group's Low Income Housing Apartments in Morrisville on October 25.

 

REALTORS® - Remember to Vote!
get out to vote

Tomorrow is election day and the Suburban Realtors® Alliance (SRA) has released the 2014 Voter Guide for REALTORS®.  The guide provides important information about the upcoming general election, registering to vote, and state and federal candidates that are running for political office. "As a non-partisan organization, we recognize that our members have many different political views," said Jamie Ridge, President/CEO of the Alliance.  "The purpose of this guide is simply to provide our members with information about which incumbent legislators have been supportive of our issues, and which candidates in 'open seat' legislative districts we feel would best protect our industry and private property rights." Access the SRA's 2014 Voter Guide to REALTOR®-friendly Candidates here.  To learn more about why the National Association of Realtors® supports the candidacy of Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick, visit:  http://www.realtorsformikefitzpatrick.com/ 

Get a Jump Start on your CE Requirement!!

BCAR's School - the Bucks County Real Estate Institute has two upcoming classes that will each offer 3.5 credits toward your 2016 license renewal requirement.
     

Atty. Marshal Granor will share his expertise in both classes. He is a dynamic instructor and the classes promise to be informative, interactive and entertaining.

 

Condominiums and Homeowner's Associations- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly  
November 10, 2014   12:30-4:00pm

3.5 RECE  (Attorneys are also eligible to receive 3.0 Substantive CLE credits) 

Register Online    

Condominium and Homeowner Association purchases are complex and require expertise on the part of the real estate professional, along with an understanding of the disclosures required, the organizational documents and especially what to look for in the large package of information which is required in these transactions.

      

The PA Real Estate Agreement of Sale    
December 1, 2014   9:00am-12:30pm

3.5 RECE  (Attorneys are also eligible to receive 3.0 Substantive CLE credits)

Register Online

The PAR® Residential Agreement of Sale is the "standard" form in the Commonwealth.  Real Estate Professionals need to know this form, and its nuances, to assist residential buyers and sellers. Just a few of the topics that will be covered:
 - Does the PAR form offer addenda for unusual situations?
        
 
- Why isn't the Seller's Disclosure Form a part of the contract?

Remember - when you take a class from our school you are also supporting BCAR in its mission to provide top-notch membership benefits!

Join a Committee!

The following are brief descriptions of the Association's Committees for the coming year. We would welcome your input, ideas and participation. Please become a part of your Association's Team by signing up for a committee today.

 

Affiliate Committee

Open to Affiliate Members Only. The mission of the Affiliate Committee is to develop ideas and organize programs and activities to provide mutually beneficial opportunities between Affiliate and REALTOR® members.  Committee activities include:  Bucks Break Business Card Exchanges and Ask the Experts Seminars...Please join us at the next meeting on November 10 at 9:30am at BCAR

 

Diversity Committee

The mission of the Diversity Committee is to promote and support equal opportunity and cultural diversity among members and consumers through activities and education....Watch the calendar for upcoming meetings

 

Reach Out Committee

The Reach Out Committee supports non-profit, charitable organizations with a housing and shelter-related focus, which enrich the quality of life and support the human need of the Bucks County Community. This is done through charitable events throughout the year, but especially during REALTOR® Reach Out month in October....Please join us at the next meeting on November 17 at 9am at BCAR.

 

REALTORS® Political Action Committee

The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) is charged with the responsibility of promoting and striving for the improvement of government by encouraging REALTORS® and others to take a more active and effective part in governmental affairs and to understand the nature and actions of their government.  This committee is also responsible for supporting candidates for election to national, state and local legislative and executive offices and raising the funds necessary to do so.  Please join us at the next meeting on November 19 at 10am at BCAR.

 

"YPN" Young Professionals Network - YPN helps real estate professionals excel in their careers by giving them the tools and encouragement to become involved in four core areas: REALTOR® associations,  Real estate industry, Peers and Community.  All BCAR members are welcome to attend on November 6 at 11:30am at BCAR.   On the agenda...YPN will be creating their 2015 calendar of events and educational offerings. A catered lunch made by Corporate Source Catering LLC, new BCAR Affiliate member, will be provided so please RSVP to kelly@bucksrealtor.com or 215-956-9176.


~Become a Member of the BCAR Team ~  Sign Up For an Association Committee Today!  Contact Kelly Wenhold, Director of Member Services 215-956-9176 kelly@bucksrealtor.com
New Member Benefit starting January 1, 2015
 

Ask the Experts - Panel Discussion

Stucco Homes - Selling and Buying

  • Why is Stucco used as an Exterior Finish System?
  • How is Stucco applied, installed?
  • Proper installation vs. improper installation.  
  • Mold as a result of improper stucco installation- how to test/detect it (including behind walls)
  • Mold Remediation from inside the home
  • Sellers and Stucco - what steps to take?
  • Buyers and Stucco - what steps to take?
  • Seller and Buyer implications: Price, disclosure, remediation
  • Relocation Company implications?
  • What are your responsibilities and the Buyer or Listing Agent

Panelists:  

Greg DuPey, Pillar To Post Home Inspectors

Angela Yost, Mold Detection & Remediation Specialists

Kevin Thompson, The Green Valley Group
 

Date:  Thursday, November 6

Time:  9:30am (refreshments starting at 9am)

Location:  BCAR, 1452 Old York Rd, Warminster

Sponsored by the BCAR Affiliate Committee
 

3 Ways to Register:

1- Online www.bucksrealtor.com

2- Email kelly@bucksrealtor.com

3- Call 215-956-9176

Holiday Luncheon & Installation of Officers/Directors
Date:  December 4, 2014
Time:  12pm

Location:  The Buck Hotel

1200 Buck Road, Feasterville, Pennsylvania

Cost:  $33 includes Buffet Lunch


 

Registration:  Online www.bucksrealtor.com or click here for a registration form.

 

Upcoming Lunch & Learn! 

November 19 - 12pm-1:30pm at BCAR

Understanding Social Media - Understanding Social Media for your Real Estate Success.  Free for BCAR Members and their assistants.


Sponsored by:
 

Joe Scorese, 3rd Fed Bank 

Stefanie Marabella, Better Qualified

Kristen Merski, Foundation Title Abstract

Jonathan Stroud, HMS Home Warranty

Rick Bergami, EchoSystem Industries LLC

3 Ways to Register:

1- Online www.bucksrealtor.com

2- Email kelly@bucksrealtor.com

3- Call 215-956-9176

November is Designation Awareness Month
REALTOR Universtiy is offering a 20 percent discount on all online designation and certification courses. Click here for more info.
Creating Better Photo and Video on Your Own - Free Seminar

Montage Show Productions is offering two one-hour educational sessions on November 12 at BCAR. The first hour is to help you improve your own photography skills and the second is to show you how to start using video you take yourself to market your listings. These workshops can be attended separately or for the greatest impact on your business attend both.  Montage Show Productions will also be showing you the latest online tools to get you more exposure at no cost!

 

9:30am - Breakfast and Registration 

10:00am - Real Estate Photography-Trade Secrets Revealed

11:00am - Break (Check Your Email/VoiceMail time)

11:30am - Taking Your Own Video - The Economical Alternative

 

Each Session will Start Promptly - Please arrive a few minutes early to get your breakfast and find a seat. 

There will also be a Q&A at the end of each session. Please register with Cindy Branson at 267-228-0371 or info@MontageShow.com

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