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NFCAR's 2012 Election
NFCAR's Election Committee has set August 15th as the date for the close of nominations! Any further nominations after the close of nominations shall be in writing and signed by no fewer than 35 of the Boards REALTOR� Members.
Your Election Committee is in the process of receiving nominations for the following offices:
2013 President-Elect
6 Local Directors; Barbara Adler, Lucy Blessey, Leslie Brent, Linda Connolly, Mick Consalvo & Merry LaRoche
4 State Directors; Scott Cooney & Daniel J. Mulvihill Jr.
'Affiliate Of The Year'
'Affiliate of the Year' nominations are being accepted! This local award is given annually by NFCAR to an Affiliate member who excels in the following areas:
- Business Accomplishment
- Local Association Activity
- Civic Activity
Please call or send your nominations to NFCAR (203) 744-7255. The following Affiliate has been nominated: Rose Yardito
'REALTOR� Of The Year'
Nominations are being accepted for this prestigious award. This local award is given annually by NFCAR to a REALTOR� who excels in the following areas:
- Current Local Association Participation (30%)
- Current State Participation (5%)
- Current National Participation (5%)
- Previous Involvement At The Local/State/Regional/National Levels (40%)
- Civic/Charitable Participation (20%)
The recipient of this award is chosen by a point system, which takes all of the above areas into consideration. Our selection committee consists of past 'REALTOR� of the Year' winners. If you are interested in nominating someone for this award, click here. The following REALTOR� has been nominated: Kellie Martone
WCR Links
The WCR Cordially Invites You To A Summer's Afternoon Garden Party
To Benefit The GFC WCR Scholarship Fund
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
At the Historic Gardens of the Danbury Museum
43 Main St., Danbury, CT 06810
Join WCR for a Unique Opportunity to Enjoy the Unforgettable Gardens of the Danbury Museum and Historical Society at the Peak of Summertime Color!
Tickets Include Music & Refreshments
Members: $30 / Non-Members: $40
Prizes for the Best Garden Party Hats!
RSVP: Debbie Rizzo 203.448.6971 / [email protected]
In CT: www.ctstatewcr.org
National: www.wcr.org
Caravan Contact Information
Just a reminder - Caravans are not managed or operated by NFCAR - they are managed and/or operated by REALTORS�. Rules and regulations apply to each of the individual caravans. If you have any questions regarding the caravans, please call the contacts listed below.
Bethel; Lia Sanchez Stites at Fairfield County Bank (203) 948-0669
Bethel Broker Open Tours: You can add your listing by inputting it into the CMLS Broker Open Tours
Brookfield; Kellie Martone email your listing address and price to [email protected] by Friday's at noon.
Danbury; Lia Sanchez Stites at Fairfield County Bank (203) 948-0669
New Fairfield; Jane Serfass at Neumann Real Estate (203) 746-6565
New Milford; Tom Lutz at Newtown Savings Bank (203) 364-2970
Sherman; Irit Granger at William Raveis (203) 803-3748
Condo Only Caravan;Debbie Blum at Cornerstone CT Realty (203) 312-0731 |
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Education Info |
NAR Mandatory Ethics Training
Every REALTOR� is required to complete a minimum of 2 � hours of Code of Ethics Training every four years as a requirement of their membership in the REALTOR� Association.
You can take advantage of this course offered by NFCAR through the rest of summer, fall and early winter. Class cost will be $15 for Members & $25 for Non-Members. Click here for the current courses available at NFCAR.
At NFCAR.com you can take the online Ethics and Real Estate Course.
Click here to access NFCAR's RECampus Online School.
or
Click here to access NFCAR's McKissock Online School
Take NAR's Online version of the course for FREE by clicking here.
'Principles & Practices' Course - Open Enrollment
This course is a continuous Start Program, start your training on any Monday evening. Here are the details:
Runs: Monday & Wednesday - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Salesperson: $399.00 / Broker-Up Grade: $349.00
Click here to download the registration form.
GFC CMLS Matrix Training
They have already conducted dozens of Matrix learning sessions, and many more are scheduled. They are trying to be as flexible as possible in the types and times of sessions- lecture-style, webinars, and hands-on; mornings, afternoons, and evenings. While they suggest that everyone try to attend at least one session, it is not required that you take a class before you start using Matrix. If you want to test it for yourself before signing up for a class, go right ahead. You may find that the system is easy enough that you want to hold off taking a class. It is completely your choice. As always, please contact their tech support staff with any questions, problems, or suggestions you have. You can reach them at extension 330 if you call the GFC CMLS office, email them at [email protected], or post a message on their Matrix Discussion forum.
CTMLS' Online Training Program For August
Learn the ins and outs of the MLXchange MLS system from the comfort of your favorite easy chair. To register for the August MLXchange series of classes please visit; http://ctmls.ctreal.com/learn/upcoming-training-dates/ Class registration is limited to 25 registrants per session so ACT NOW and register your spot today. After registering for class, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with the conference call number and webinar URL link for the class session. CTMLS asks that you join the session at least 10 minutes prior to start time where the instructor will be available to answer any pre-session questions. During the sessions CTMLS will mute the audience until the end of the session where we will open up the class to Q & A. |
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National, State & Commercial News |
REALTORS Conference & Expo Nov. 9-12, Orlando, Florida
Registration is open Flexible registration options are available, including the new Session + Expo option. Plus hotel rates start at just $69/night. 100 education sessions Nationally-recognized speakers like Sally Hogshead, author of FASCINATE, and elite military team, Afterburner, present sessions. The largest expo in real estate Check out the biggest showroom of innovative tools and services from more than 400 exhibitors. Tons of networking opportunities Make valuable connections with brokers and agents from across the world during special events and other activities.
Registration is Now Open for CAR's 11th Annual CT REALTORS� Leadership Conference & State/Local Board Leadership Program! This year's conference will be held on November 27-28 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard. We are excited to welcome our keynote speaker Debra Searle from across the pond! An internationally-known adventure based motivational speaker and business woman, Debra's overwhelming positivity and "go for it" attitude are contagious and her story is sure to be an unforgettable conference highlight. In addition, author and humorist Izzy Gesell's presentation "Accentuate the Positive, Transforming Negative Self Talk into Productive Thinking" will certainly help set you on the right course towards successful and effective leadership. Other highlights include Lawrence Yun (NAR's Chief Economist), the return of the "Hall of Benefits" and the post-awards banquet bowling party at High Rollers. The second day will feature in-depth training for 2013 State/Local Board leadership (but is open to all). Click here to register.
2012 Harry W. Wenz Good Neighbor Awards: Honors for REALTORS�, Donations to Charities
CAR is accepting nominations for the 2012 Harry W. Wenz Good Neighbor Awards honoring REALTORS� who volunteer their time and demonstrate extraordinary efforts to improve the quality of life in their communities. Three winners will be chosen to receive a Good Neighbor Award and a donation will be made to the charity of their choice. (Entrants are only eligible to win one award.) The deadline is August 31, 2012. Click here to nominate someone.
Casting Notice TLC's "My First Home" The hit series My First Home is returning to TLC, and they are looking for first time home buyers to appear on the show. If any REALTORS� have first time buyers that are about to get their keys in the next couple of weeks or have closed in the past few months that have great and dramatic first time buyer stories, the show's producers would love to hear from them and hopefully be able to tell their story on "My First Home". The show hopes to be in the Connecticut area from mid-August to mid-September. For information contact [email protected]. To learn more about the show visit the TLC website. |
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The Northern Fairfield County Association of REALTORS�
You have received this email from your local REALTORS� Association, NFCAR, as a benefit of your membership. If you wish for us to use a different email address, please email us at: [email protected]. If you wish to be permanently removed from all NFCAR email distributions, please email us at: [email protected] and type "REMOVE" in the subject line, or simply reply to this email and type "REMOVE" in the subject line. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, contact Jessica at: (203) 744-7255.
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NFCAR's 2012 Directors
President:
Daniel J. Mulvihill Jr.
President Elect:
Betsy Pankulis
Barbara Adler
David Brand
Linda Connolly
Mick Consalvo
Scott Cooney
Jeanne Garzi
Kellie Martone
Peggy Nye
Ruthanne Salvatore
David Vieira
Charlie Vlahos
Robert Yamin |
NFCAR's Affiliate Members
(in alphabetical order by company name)
Edward Essa
Alarm King
Larry Pereira
Baker Law Firm
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