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NFCAR Newsletter

Volume 14, Issue 5

March 4, 2013

In This Issue
Local News
Education Info
WCR Information
State & National News

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Local News

Do you know at your NFCAR Website you have over 140 Real Estate documents available for your daily use. Click here to check it out... 

In order to access the private area of the NFCAR site, you will need to enter your email address and the temporary password: iaXhK5 

  

NFCAR's 2013 Dues Update For those individuals who have not yet paid their NFCAR dues...

The NFCAR Board of Directors has voted to set 2/28/13 as the deadline for dues payment without penalty, any dues paid after February 28th with be charged an additional $50 penalty fee. There are no exceptions...

You can contact NFCAR directly to pay via phone or to pay your dues online click here.
 
NFCAR's 1st Qtr. Membership Meeting 
- THIS WEEK!
NFCAR's 1st Qtr. General Membership Meeting at The Amber Room Colonnade - 1 Stacey Road, Danbury CT on March 7, 2013 from 11:30am - 2:00pm

Get introduced to the power of REALTORS� Property Resource: a database of over 147 million property records built from public record and assessment information. Then, MLS data is added*, vital information to create the exclusive RVM - the most reliable valuation model available. On this foundation, RPR adds layers of data integrations including mortgage, lien data, plat maps, flood zone maps, school information, just to name a few! *currently Connecticuts MLS Systems do not participate in this system

REGISTRATION is ONLY $25 Buffet Style Lunch includes; Penne ala vodka, Italian style meatballs, Chicken Marsala, Vegetables, House salad, Dessert, Tea, Coffee, Soda & Cash Bar Available.

Click here to register online

or

Click here to download the registration & fax/mail to NFCAR 

 

REALTORS� at the Capitol - Bus Transportation Information

Once again NFCAR will team up with the New Milford, Newtown & Ridgefield Boards to make sure we have a significant size group at this critical event. Wells Fargo has generously agreed to sponsor the cost of 2 buses for our trip, and the morning refreshments as well! Seats are on a first-come-first-serve basis, so if your interested in taking a seat on the bus, please contact Jessica at NFCAR 203-744-7255. Buses will leave at approximately 7:15 - 7:30am from 2 Greater Danbury locations, seats are limited so not delay... Register and reserve your seat today!

This event is open to members of the Connecticut Association of REALTORS� only. There is no fee to attend.

Have You Registered For This Event Yet?

Please click here to get the details and to sign up at the CAR RAC website... then if you would like to take advantage of the free transportation to attend this to attend this worthwhile event please contact Jessica at NFCAR 203.744.7255.

REMEMBER! Having a significant size group at this event will make a difference. Your participation will help show the Legislators that our views are important and we need to be heard.

Don't miss the opportunity to show that you are part of one of the strongest organizations in Connecticut when we gather at the Capitol on April 10, 2013. Deadline to register in March 27, 2013 

 

NFCAR's Wake Up N' Learn Seminars

Seminars Are Only $5 and will run approximately 60-90 minutes. Pastries & Coffee Included!!! Seminars Will Be Held At NFCAR.

Our seminars are:

- 3/14 @ 9:30 am: Joe DeLaurentis: Law & Order HIU (Home Inspection Unit): This seminar reviews seven disclosure and home inspection disputes that resulted in Connecticut Law Suits!

- 3/28 @ 9:30am - featuring Larry Riefberg: Review of the Residential Property Condition Report: This seminar reviews "Everything you wanted to know about the RPCDR but were afraid to ask": How did it come about? What changes have recently been made? Does it really have to be filled out?  Are there exceptions? How valuable is it for a Buyer to have? Does it modify the "as is" standard under which all property is sold? And lots more . . . 

Click here to register online.

Or

Click here to download the registration form.

 

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: Jim Adams at EMM Loans 203-400-6214

Brookfield; Kellie Martone email your listing address and price to joan@kelliemartone.com by Friday's at noon

Danbury; Thomas Lutz at Newtown Savings Bank (203) 364-2970 

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

'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.

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WCR Information 

WCR February Meeting & Links

Start the New Year Right....

Hear About the Changes in the Banking Industry and How They Will Affect Your Buyers in 2013.

Wednesday- February 20th 11:30am-1:30pm at Chucks Steak House ($20 Members, $30 Guests)

RSVP to either Allison Zanine  (203)948-0109 or  Pam McHenry (203) 948-0477

In CT:  www.ctstatewcr.org 

National: www.wcr.org 

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State & National News 

REALTORS� at the Capitol: Registration is Open

The Connecticut Association of REALTORS�, Inc. presents the 29th Annual REALTORS� at the Capitol event on Wednesday, April 10, 2013. Having a significant size group at this event will make a difference. Your participation will help show the Legislators that our views are important and we need to be heard. Register today!

 

Gates Scholarship Applications NOW AVAILABLE!

Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship applications are now available!  Children/step children of REALTORS�, REALTOR-ASSOCIATES�, local Board/Association and CAR staff members are eligible to apply.  For information and application downloads click here or go to www.ctrealtor.com and click on the "Programs & Events" tab (username and password are required).

Scholarships will be awarded again this year in two categories: Academic Excellence and Scholastic Achievement.  Students are only allowed to apply for one of these two categories.  The total amount of money available depends upon contributions received and interest earned as of 6/1/13.  The amount of each individual scholarship is left to the Committee's discretion, but in past years has ranged from $500 to $2,500.

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The Northern Fairfield County Association of REALTORS�
15 Stony Hill Rd
Bethel, CT 06801
Ph: (203) 744-7255
Fx: (203) 792-9962  
www.nfcar.com        
 
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 NFCAR's 2013 Directors

 

  President:
Betsy Pankulis
 
President Elect:
Linda Connolly 

 

Barbara Adler
David Brand
Leslie Brent
Lucy Blessey
Mick Consalvo
Scott Cooney
Jeanne Garzi
Merry LaRoche
Anne Lewis
Ruthanne Salvatore
David Vieira
Robert Yamin

 

2012 Affiliate Of The Year
Rose Yardito
   

2012 REALTOR� Of The Year

Kellie Martone

 

   NFCAR's Affiliate Members
(in alphabetical order by company name) 

 

Larry Pereira

Baker Law Firm

 

Christopher Gray

Bearingstar Insurance

 

Ryan Perry

Brookfield Technology

 

Edward Hannafin

Collins Hannafin etc PC

   

Larry Janesky

CT Basment Systems

 

Ian Farrison

Evolve Bank & Trust 

 

Joyce Trombley

Fairfield County Bank

 

Joseph Biraglia

Halloran & Sage LLP

 

Peter Scalzo

Gager & Emerson LLP

 

Jim Carey 

Go Mini's/Clancy Storage

 

Wendy Hunt 

Homestead Funding Corp

 

Joseph Saffi

Joseph Saffi Attorney At Law

 

Stacey Pacific

LaQuinta Inn & Suites

 

Anthony Vournazos

Law Office of Anthony Vournazos

 

Dom Chieffalo

Law Office of Dom Chieffalo

 

James McKeever

Liberty Mututal

 

 Steven Greenberg

Naugatuck Valley Savings

 

Thomas Lutz

Newtown Savings Bank 

 

 David Dear

Puro Clean

 

 Ronald Passaro

RES-I-TEC

 

 Larry Riefberg &

Karin NeJame

Riefberg, Smart, Donahue, etc

 

Michael Riordan

Riordan Surveying

 

Joseph Romanello

Romanello Law Firm

 

 Martin Morgado &

James Philipakos

 Savings Bank of Danbury

 

Chris Rudolph

The Maids

 

James Smith

The Quinn Law Firm, LLC

 

 Kara DeLaurentis

Tiger Home & Building Inspections 

 

Kerry Gulick, Sharon  Mendelsohn, Brian Skarda

Union Savings Bank

 

Rose Yardito

Webster Bank 

 

Rebecca Lollie

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

 

Sabrina Defazio

Western Connecticut Federal Credit Union

 

Robert Yamin

Yamin & Yamin, LLP

 

Anthony Yorio

Yorio Law Group