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REALTORS Property Resource - New Member Benefit
We Need you to Take Action
Get a Jump Start on your CE Requirement
BCAR Affiliate Directory Online
Bucks Break
YPN 2015 Planning Session
Holiday Luncheon
Give-Back Fest II
TREND Training at BCAR
Having Technical Troubles?

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.

YPN

 
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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                   

November 17, 2014

WE NEED YOU TO TAKE ACTION

The income tax exemption on mortgage debt forgiven in a short sale or a workout for principal residences expired at the end of 2013.  Without immediate action by Congress, distressed homeowners will have to pay tax on "phantom income" from forgiven debt.  Many families have decided not to go through with short sales or seek workouts because of the uncertainty over the status of the waiver.  This is not only unfair but harms families, neighborhoods and communities. Please urge your representative and senators in Congress to extend this tax relief now.

Click here to send a message to your legislators. 
Get a Jump Start on your CE Requirement!!

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

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

 

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?

 

This class is an elective CE class for licensees who were licensed before December 1, 2013 you may take any elective continuing education you would like. You must complete 14 hours by May 31, 2016.


New Licensees will NOT receive CE credit for this course.  The PA Real Estate Commission has developed 14 required hours of mandatory continuing education course content for all licensees in their first renewal cycle. This provision affects anyone licensed on or after December 1, 2013. The mandatory courses must be completed by May 31, 2016
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BCAR Affiliate Member Directory
Looking for a Mold Remediation Company or Home Inspector or Junk Removal Company...and more.  

Go to www.bucksrealtor.com and click "Find a REALTOR Office or Affiliate" found in the top right-hand corner. Click the last item "Service Type"  and select the type of service you are looking for and hit "search".
 
Bucks Break
The Affiliate Committee would like to invite REALTOR members to a Bucks Break networking event.

Date:  November 20
Time:  5-7pm
Location:  Steam Pub, 606 2nd Street Pike, Southampton

The food is complimentary.  Cash bar.
Bring your business card to be entered into a drawing for door prizes provided by the Affiliate Committee members.

 

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 January 12 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.  


~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
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.

Give-Back Fest II
Help replenish our local food pantries by coming to hear our best musicians! Location:  PUCK
Date: Sunday, Nov 23
Time:  4-10pm
Cost $8 at door...bring a can...if you can!
Sponsored by T. Phillips, Dtown Filmaker, Class-Harlan Real estate, The Oscar Hammerstein Museum & Theater and Villa Capri.
TREND Training at BCAR 
TREND Basics: Jump Start Success workshop will be held at BCAR on Tuesday, November 18 at 12:30pm. Please register on TREND's website

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