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Committees are open for new volunteers during October through mid-November of each year. Many of the committees have special membership requirements and new appointments need Board of Director approval. This also allows volunteers to be in place for the entire new year. If you have questions about a specific committee please call the SCAOR office at (302) 855-2300.
 Affiliate Committee
Goal: To promote and maintain high standards of conduct in the transaction of real estate business and assist in all activities designed to make Sussex County a better place.
Meetings: Various locations and times as determined by Committee members.
Chairperson: Trish Raber, National City Mortgage
 Education Committee
Goal: Find new and innovative educational programs to better the members.
Meetings: First Thursday of each month at 3:30 pm (approx. 1.5 hour meetings). There are no meetings in July, August, and December or as determined by Chair.
Additional Responsibilities: Monitor classes.
Chairperson: Karen Hamilton, Callaway, Farnell & Moore
 Government Affairs / RPAC Committee
Goal: Continue monitoring real estate related issues in Sussex County.
Meetings: Meetings are monthly or as determined by Chair. There are no meetings in April, June, September, November or December.
Chairperson: Sue Bramhall, Callaway, Farnell & Moore
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 Grievance Committee
Goal: Enforce the Code of Ethics & promote professional conduct.
Meetings: As needed when complaints are received.
Special Requirements: Each member that serves on this committee must complete a mandatory Professional Standards Training Course held the first part of 2009. Two vacancies for 2009, each a 3 year commitment.
Chairperson: Adriane Gallagher, Prudential Gallo
Housing Opportunities Partnership (HOP)
Purpose: Promote Fair Housing and Diversity awareness to our members, promote community outreach, and develop programs supporting NAR Diversity Initiatives.
Goal: All SCAOR members are in compliance with Federal Fair Housing Laws and aware of special diversity initiatives.
Meetings: To be determined.
Chairperson: Trina Joyner, Home Team
Multiple Listing Service Committee
Purpose: To monitor and recommend to the Board of Directors the ongoing services to the general membership as it relates to the computerized services of the real estate market in Sussex County.
Goal: Continue to monitor issues that affect the MLS books, online computer service and forms.
Meetings: Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 9:00 am at SCAOR.
Chairperson: Sandra Greene, Resort Quest
Professional Standards Committee
Purpose: To provide the framework for the membership to hold itself accountable to NAR Code of Ethics and SCAOR Bylaws. To develop an ongoing program to explain the Code of Ethics to members and the public at large for the purpose of professional enlightenment.
Goal: Enforcement of the Code of Ethics.
Meetings: After the training session the committee will meet as hearings are scheduled.
Special Requirements: A training session is mandatory in January for all members. If you do not attend the training session, you will be unable to serve on this committee. 3 year terms.
Chairperson: Jim Kelleher, RE/MAX Realty Group
Public Awareness / PR Committee
Purpose: To promote, advance and support members of SCAOR.
Goal: To increase visibility and usage of SCAOR website via advertising, and educate potential buyers about the benefits of using a REALTOR®.
Meetings: To be determined.
Chairperson: Tim Fisher, ResortQuest
Rental Affairs Committee
Purpose: REALTORS® whose primary interests are the rental of property. To promote and share the concerns of the large rental market in Sussex County
Goal: Continue to monitor issues that affect the rental agents in our membership.
Meetings: Meets monthly or on an as needed basis.
Chairperson: Annette Marine, Wilgus Associates
Risk Reduction / Bylaws Committee
Purpose: Monitor issues that will affect broker/agents on a liability basis as well as monitoring and updating SCAOR bylaws.
Goal: To assure that the Association is in compliance with NAR guidelines and Bylaws.
Meetings: Meets as needed to update bylaws.
Chairperson: Bruce Plummer, Coldwell Banker, RRR - Rehoboth
Rookies Committee
Purpose: Educating and helping new agents (under 3 years) in their upcoming real estate career.
Goal: To help agents get to the next level in real estate.
Meetings: Monthly
Chairperson: Lidia Smith, Long & Foster - Bethany
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