NFCAR's Newsletter 9-23-13

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NFCAR Newsletter

Volume 14, Issue 19

September 23, 2013

In This Issue

Local News

Education Info

WCR Information

State & National News

Local News

NFCAR's Annual Trade Expo ~ Save The Date November 6th

It is the event we've all been waiting for! NFCAR's 18th Annual Education & Trade Expo! At The Crown Plaza 18 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, CT (203) 794-0600. Stay tuned for more information, coming soon...

Affiliates!: Our Booths are selling out quickly, if you are considering taking one please contact NFCAR (203) 744-7255 right away - we will gladly send you the package promptly.

We would like to thank the following Expo Exhibitors & Sponsors for signing up early! Giveaway Sponsors: GFC CMLS

Breakfast Sponsors: Riefberg Smart Donohue & NeJame & Homestead Funding

Exhibitors: Brookfield Technology, CAR, Citibank, Clancy Relocation & Logistics, CT Basement Systems, CTMLS, Get Evolved, Law Office of Dom Chieffalo, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Naugutuck Valley Savings & Loan, Res-I-Tec, Savings Bank of Danbury, Tiger Home Inspection, Union Savings Bank, Webster Bank, Wells Fargo & Yamin & Yamin

NFCAR Closed Monday, Oct. 7th For The Columbus Holiday

The NFCAR office will be closed on Monday, October 7th in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.

Dream Come True of Western Ct 24th Annual Golf Outing

Raffle, Goody Bags, Photos, Driving Range, Golf Contests, Great Prizes, Food, Drinks and much more!

Please Help Continue Making Dreams Come True!

Join Dream Come True of Western Connecticut for their 24th Annual Golf Outing

Monday, September 30th, 2013

Redding Country Club, Redding, CT

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

GRI3 Program At NFCAR In October

The REALTOR� Institute has graduated thousands of REALTORS�. These professionals find the GRI designation a powerful tool for attracting and building new business. In today's competitive business environment, you need more than just motivation and initiative to succeed; you need the advantage of the education you receive in the GRI program! Broker Pre-Licensing & CE Credit!!!

Click Here To Register

GRI-3 is scheduled to begin on October 21st here at NFCAR! Oct. 21, 23 & 28, 30, For more information about GRI click here.

You do not need to take the series in order GRI-1; GRI-2 and than GRI-3. You CAN take the series in any order!!!

Pricing: Includes Lunch

$399 early bird (at least 2 weeks prior to course)

$424 regular (within 2 weeks)

No walk-in

THE GRI-3 Program Includes :

*Get Your Technology in Sync and Boost Customer Service

*All Real Estate Web Sites are Not Created Equal

*Dispute Resolution

*NAR Mandatory Ethics Training

*Environmental & Health Issues

*At Home With Diversity

To earn your GRI designation, you must take all 3 GRI Modules. If you have any questions you can contact Abby Krist.

'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's Links

In CT: www.ctstatewcr.org

National: www.wcr.org

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State & National News

Important Legal Update and Affidavit Form: Carbon Monoxide

Check out this video by CAR General Counsel Gene Marconi that explains carbon monoxide and the upcoming detector law that applies to many home sales after January 1, 2014.

You can also find, among other resource material, an affidavit form that your sellers and closing attorneys may use by clicking here.

REALTORS� Conference & Expo

Attending the REALTORS� Conference & Expo? Sign up now for ticketed special events, including the Inaugural Gala and YPN Reception, as well as additional tickets to the Celebrity Concert, General Session, and pre-conference courses today. Click here

for more information.

Register for the 2013 REALTORS� Conference & Expo in San Francisco Today!

Registration for real estate's biggest event is now open! The REALTORS� Conference & Expo is the only place where industry professionals from around the country come together to learn, share and network. We welcome all REALTORS� to San Francisco this November. Click here to register now.

This year's event will help your business reach the top with:

100 education sessions led by industry experts, 400 companies in real estate's largest shopping place, Four powerful days of networking and motivation, One great city to shop, dine and explore.

CAR's Leadership Conference & Education Day: December 3-4, 2013

Save the dates! This year's conference will be held at Foxwoods Resort & Casino. More information coming soon.

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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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