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NFCAR Newsletter

 Volume 15, Issue 3
February 3, 2014
In This Issue
Local News
Education Info
WCR Information
State & National News
Local News

Attention - Please Be Aware That Your 2014 Dues Billing Were Emailed Out, If you did not receive it please contact Kristine or Jessica immediately (203) 744-7255. To pay your dues online, visit www.nfcar.com, click on the 'Click Here To Pay Your 2014 NFCAR Dues Online' icon on the right hand side of the home screen.

 

Are You Eligible For REALTOR� Emeritus Status?

Any person who has held membership in the National Association of REALTORS� as a REALTOR�, REALTOR-ASSOCIATE�, or a combination of both, for a cumulative period of 40 years in one or more Associations of REALTORS� is eligible before the new qualifications take effect in 2015

NEW Qualifications:

The criteria for becoming a REALTOR� Emeritus in 2015 will require at least one year of serving on a national committee, which includes serving as a Director, or serving as a Federal Political Coordinator (FPC).

However; a provision allowing for state or local association service in lieu of national service for eligibility for National Emeritus status, was approved. This provision will be sunset after 2019.

A standard certification form (provided by NAR) must be filled out by the local association and is necessary to begin the approval process for a REALTOR� Emeritus candidate. Any available documentation that would provide reasonable substantiation of 40 years'; membership and committee service should be attached to the form.  Deadline for approval at the Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo (in May) is March 14, 2014

Upon approval by the National Association of REALTORS� Board of Directors, no further payment of dues is necessary to NAR by the member association of which the REALTOR� Emeritus is a member. The dues waiver does not take effect until the following 'dues season.'

For example, members approved as Emeritus at the Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo (May) or The Annual REALTORS� Conference & Expo (in the fall) of 2014 would have their dues waived starting in 2015 since dues are due and owing by the local associations as of Jan. 1 of each year.

REALTOR� Emeritus members are exempt from the Quadrennial Ethics Training requirement.

If you believe you are eligible for REALTOR� Emeritus Status contact Kristine or Richard at NFCAR 203-744-7255.

Waiver of dues by the local association and/or state association is at the discretion of those entities 

 

NFCAR Office Closed On Monday, February 17th

The NFCAR office will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of President's Day. The office will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, February 18th.

 

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 [email protected] 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 CaravanDebbie Blum at Cornerstone CT Realty (203) 733-8379
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Education Info

January, February & March  CE Class Schedule

Our CE Classes are $30 for NFCAR Members & $35 for Non-Members. All classes will be held here at NFCAR 15 Stony Hill Road, Bethel

SOLD OUT -What REALTORS� Should Know About Credit But Were Afraid To Ask - Feb 12th

(M) CT Real Estate Law: Updated & Revisited - Feb., 12th - 1:30-4:30

SOLD OUT - Social Media For REALTORS� - Feb. 19th

(M) CT Real Estate Law: Updated & Revisited - Feb. 26th - 9:30-12:30

Fair Lending For REALTORS� - Feb. 26th - 1:30-4:30

What REALTORS� Should Know About Credit But Were Afraid To Ask - Mar. 5th 9:30-12:30

Review of Residential Rules & Regulations - Mar. 5th - 1:30-4:30

REALTORS� Marketing Properties With Email & Social Media - Mar. 8th - 9:30-12:30

(M) CT Real Estate Law: Updated & Revisited - Mar. 12th - 9:30-12:30

House Talk - Mar. 12th - 1:30-4:30

What REALTORS� Should Know About Credit But Were Afraid To Ask - Mar. 19th - 9:30-12:30

(M) CT Real Estate Law: Updated & Revisited - Mar. 19th - 1:30-4:30

(M) CT Real Estate Law: Updated & Revisited - Mar. 22nd - 9:30-12:30

Homes for All / Serving People with Disabilities - Mar. 26th - 9:30-12:30

Take The Challenge Out Of Low Down Payment Mortgage Finance - Mar. 26th - 1:30-4:30 
(M) = Denotes that this course is Mandatory continuing ed course per the State of CT and is required to renewing your CT real estate license.

To download the January/February CE Flyer click here.

To download the March CE Flyer click 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

Tuition: $399.00

 Click here to download the registration form.

RECENT CHANGE TO P&P: The Connecticut Real Estate Commission now requires that an applicant applying for a broker's license on or after January 1, 2014 must meet the educational requirements in Title 20, Section 20-314 (specifically, the full 60 hour P&P course); and that credit for the 30 hour P&P course will no longer be granted. In the past, there was a grandfather provision providing applicants with credit for the 30 hour P&P course if they finished it on or after October 1, 1994.

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WCR Information 

WCR Links

In CT:  www.ctstatewcr.org

National: www.wcr.org
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State & National News

Registration For New England REALTORS� Conference!

2014 NAR Region 1 Vice President Gary Rogers invites all New England REALTORS� to the 2014 New England REALTORS� Conference being held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on February 26-27, 2014. This event will be a valuable experience, so don't miss out on this unique networking opportunity for all New England REALTORS�! For more information or click here to register, visit or you can contact Sarah Walker at the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS� or by calling 781-839-5506.

 

Gates Scholarship Applications Available Now

Children of Connecticut REALTORS� can start to apply now for a Gates Scholarship-high school seniors, college students and graduate students are all eligible. The application is available now, click here  - the deadline to apply is March 28, 2014Note: the deadline is two months earlier than past years.

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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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Linda Connolly
 
President Elect:
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John Ashkar
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