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NFCAR Newsletter

 Volume 16, Issue 7
March 30, 2015
In This Issue
Local News
Education Info
WCR Information
State & National News
The Voice For Real Estate
Local News

NFCAR's Head Shot Day Back By Popular Demand

May 6th, 2015 - Exclusive offer for NFCAR Members by In a Flash Studio!

Time slots are limited, call for your reservation today!!!

Great for Websites, Business Card Publicity, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.

$69 all inclusive

- 30 minute session (minimum of 24 image choices)

- Photo session time of 15 minutes

- One outfit choice

- Quick review on laptop

- All imaged copied on YOUR SUPPLIED USB drive

- Choice of one image for touch ups (finished image)

Call NFCAR Today To Reserve Your Spot! 203.744.7255. 48 Hr. Cancellation Policy For A Full Refund - No Exceptions. If you cancel within 48 hours, you will have a credit towards a future appointment.


Emil J. Morey Scholarship Applications Are Available

The Emil J. Morey Memorial Scholarship was created in 1988 and first awarded in 1989 to honor the memory of REALTOR� Emil J. Morey (1923-1988)

Click here for the Emil J. Morey Memorial Scholarship application, or you can stop and pick up an application at the NFCAR office.

The deadline for graduating high school students to submit their application is May 1st

 

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 Pitt (203) 803-3748

Condo Only CaravanDebbie Blum at Cornerstone CT Realty (203) 733-8379
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Education Info

NFCAR's Spring 2015 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

REALTOR� Code Of Ethics - 4/23 - 1:30-4:30

Review of Residential Rules & Regulations - 5/21 - 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 CE Flyer click here 

 

Earn your Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Designation at NFCAR

Are you new to the industry or a seasoned veteran, the SRS Course will redefine your 'normal' and reinvent the way you represent sellers. Taking this course you will learn how too...

Increase listings & grow your business, Demonstrate & communicate your value package, Understand & apply the Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice, Understand & comply with state license laws, Understand & apply methods, tools and techniques to provide support and services that sellers want and need.

NFCAR Office 15 Stony Hill Road, Bethel

April 7th & 9th

9:00am - 4:30pm with an hour lunch break

 

Pricing: $295 (14 days prior to course)

              $320 (within 14 days of course)

              $345 walk-in fee (if space available)

Click here to to register


Principles & Practices Evening Course Starting in April

Do you know of someone who's thinking of becoming a licensed salesperson or if you are interested in converting your license from 'salesperson' to 'broker', this is the course to take. Call NFCAR for details or with any questions. 

 

Here are the details:

      - Starting: April 22nd

      - Runs: Monday & Wednesday

      - From: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

      - Ends: July 1st

      - Price: $399

Click Here to download the registration form.

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WCR Information 

WCR Links & Scholarship Application

Woman's Council of Realtors is a networking and realtor education group for men and women realtors. Our mission is to empower realtors as professionals and leaders in business, the industry and the communities they serve.

Click here to download WCR's Scholarship application.

Local Chapter Facebook Page: Click here
In CT:   www.ctstatewcr.org

National: www.wcr.org

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State & National News

REALTORS� at the Capitol

Wednesday, April 29  |  8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon

REGISTER TODAY! This event starts at 8:30 with an orientation session at The Bushnell in Hartford and the meetings with legislators end by noon.  When REALTORS� from across Connecticut show up in force, it shows legislators that we pay attention to the issues and want to weigh in. We are looking for you to join us.  Visit the RAC website to learn more and sign up to attend this event. 

 

CT REALTORS: Urgent-DCP Revised Mandatory Disclosure Form Posted

*For Your Immediate Attention*The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has now released the revised mandatory Residential Property Condition Disclosure Report form with statutory changes that were passed in 2012. The form that you must use immediately is posted at this link. It is also on the DCP site and the main page of the CTR site. A summary of the changes is at this linkCT REALTORS� has confirmed this form is required for listings as of the date of posting.  Earlier listings utilizing the old mandatory disclosure form do not need to be changed to this new form. 

 

Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship applications are available!

Children/step children of REALTORS�, REALTOR-ASSOCIATES�, local Board/Association and CTR 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.Please note that the scholarship deadline is earlier again this year and has changed to April 3, 2015.  

  

REALTORS� Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo

Registration is open for the REALTORS� Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, May 11-16, 2015, in Washington, D.C. The REALTOR� Party Convention & Trade Expo is where NAR members take an active role to advance the real estate industry, public policy, and the association. Join fellow REALTORS� in Washington, DC, for special issues forums, committee meetings, legislative activities, and the industry trade show. Click here to register now!

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The Voice For Real Estate
The Voice for Real Estate 18: Net Neutrality, Patent Trolls
Net Neutrality, Patent Trolls

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NFCAR's 2014 Directors

 

  President:
Barbara Adler
 
President Elect:
 

 

John Ashkar
Lucy Blessey
David Brand
Linda Connolly
Scott Cooney
Pat Fink
Steven Greenberg
Anne Lewis
Patty McManus
Connie Strait
Adele Unger
Robert Yamin
 

2014

REALTOR� Of The Year

Scott Cooney

 

Rookie Of The Year

Denise Kavovit


 

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


 Edward Hannafin

Collins Hannafin etc PC

   

Larry Janesky

CT Basment Systems

 

Ian Farrison

Evolve Bank & Trust 

 

Joyce Trombley

Fairfield County Bank


Jose Vladimir Lopez

Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.

 

Tom Keutmann

Flagstar Bank


 Peter Scalzo

Gager & Emerson LLP


Jim Carey 

Go Mini's/Clancy Storage

 

Joseph Biraglia

Halloran & Sage LLP


Wendy Hunt 

Homestead Funding Corp

 

Anthony Vournazos

Law Office of Anthony Vournazos


 Dom Chieffalo

Law Office of Dom Chieffalo


 James McKeever

Liberty Mututal

 

Tracey Smith

Mortgage Master


  Steven Greenberg

Naugatuck Valley Savings

 

Thomas Lutz

Newtown Savings Bank


 

Todd Clifford

People's United Bank

 

LouAnn Daprato

Prime Lending 


 Joe McCann

RES-I-TEC

 

 Larry Riefberg &

Karin NeJame

Riefberg, Smart, Donahue & NeJame, etc

 

 Martin Morgado 

James Philipakos

 Savings Bank of Danbury


Frank Stewart

Take It Away Scrap Removal

 

John Marcucilli

The Marcucilli Agency

 

Kara Golden

Tiger Home & Building Inspections 


Kerry Gulick, &

Brian Skarda

Union Savings Bank

 

Joseph Antionios

United Bank

 

Rose Yardito

Webster Bank 

 

Chris Goodrich Rebecca Lollie

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

 

Sabrina Defazio

Western Connecticut Federal Credit Union

 

Robert Yamin

Yamin & Yamin, LLP


 
Elaine Lord

Yard Apes, Inc.

 

Anthony Yorio

Yorio Law Group