June 8, 2007

 

Administrative Assistant Training Class June 12th - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

SCAOR will hold an Administrative Assistant training class on June 12th at Delaware Technical & Community College, Room 529 in the William A. Carter Partnership Building. Offices are welcome to send more than one person to this class. In addition to the valuable training, you might just win a door prize from Accents in Rehoboth Beach! THE FOLLOWING TOPICS WILL BE COVERED: At a Glance New members, transfers & forms IDX and websites Top 3 questions from Innovia MLS compliance Sentrilock 1 day codes FREE, but please R.S.V.P. Online >>

 

RICK ALLAMONG - 2007 REALTOR® OF THE YEAR Rick Allamong, Phil Fleming, 2005 ROTY Winner, Rob Harman, President and Ruth King Rick Allamong received the "REALTOR® of the Year" award Tuesday at the Rehoboth Beach Country Club. Our 2005 ROTY winner, Phil Fleming, explained the selection process and presented the award. Over 130 REALTORS® and guests attended the luncheon. Rick began his real estate career with O'Connor, Piper & Flynn in 1995 after moving to the coastal area from Alexandria, Virginia. In 2000, Rick took on a management position with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in their Bethany Beach office. In 2001, Rick became the Broker of Record and later assisted in the acquisitions of Hickman Real Estate and Moore, Warfield & Glick. He has served on SCAOR's MLS Committee for two different terms. During the first term, Rick chaired the committee during the MLS conversion to InnoVia. Rick was instrumental in designing the tax logic of the InnoVia system. He received the President's Award from Camilla Conlon in 2004 in recognition of the substantial amount of time he invested in assuring the success of our MLS conversion. Rick was asked to chair the MLS committee again in 2007 and will serve on the committee until 2009. During 2006, Rick served as SCAOR President and was instrumental in the conversion to our new lockbox system at no cost to our membership. Rick also currently serves on our 2007 Finance Committee. At the state level, he is a current Director, and has served as Director since 2005. Rick received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland. He holds an Associate Broker license in Maryland and a Broker license in Delaware. He earned his GRI, CRS, and ABR designations while working as a Sales Agent in Maryland. Rick is also a certified real estate instructor in Delaware. Rick is a member of the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce and was recently appointed to the Delaware Real Estate Commission by Governor Minner. Thanks Rick for your contributions to SCAOR and the real estate industry. Rick will be competing for the "DAR REALTOR® of the Year" in September. SCAOR would like to congratulate all of our ROTY nominees: Steve Alexander, Seacoast Realty; Judy Dean, Long & Foster, Rehoboth Beach; Kevin Jefferson, Home Team Realty; Trina Joyner, Home Team Realty; Bill Lucks, Commercial Sales Group & Coastal Resort Homes Realty, Inc.; and Judy Rhodes, Callaway, Farnell & Moore.

TRINA JOYNER RECEIVES "PRESIDENT'S AWARD" Rick Allamong, MLS Chairperson, Past President, 2007 ROTY Winner; to his left in the back row are: Steve Alexander, 1st Vice President, 2007 ROTY Nominee; William Lucks, President-Elect, 2007 ROTY Nominee; Kevin Jefferson, 2007 ROTY Nominee In the Front: Judy Rhodes, 2007 ROTY Nominee; Trina Joyner, Chairperson for Diversity, 2007 ROTY Nominee; Judy Dean, 2nd Vice President, 2007 ROTY NOMINEE; Last, Rob Harman, President SCAOR President, Rob Harman, presented this year's award to Trina Joyner. She has been a REALTOR® for four years with Home Team Realty in Seaford. Last year she took a huge step - a leap of faith, and volunteered to serve on our Board of Directors. She has immersed herself in her role and accepted Chair of the Equal Opportunity/Diversity Committee. She has been committed and focused on several initiatives to promote REALTOR® image, increase public awareness, and promote quality programs. She completed the "Train the Trainer" program for "At Home with Diversity" and is maintaining a fast pace in her new levels of our REALTOR® organization. Trina and her REALTOR® husband, Rodney, have created a business and a home in Sussex County. We are grateful for her stepping up and out and accepting this challenge.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD On behalf of our membership, Rob Harman presented the "Lifetime Achievement Award" to Jack Redefer. Jack is the owner/broker of Century 21 Rehoboth Bay Realty, a business that was started in 1925 by his father. The business is multi-generational and now includes Jack and T.J. Jack is a devoted husband, father of five, and grandfather of nine. Jack holds a GRI designation and has been a member of our Association for 22 years. In that time, he has served the membership in many leadership roles. Some of the positions include: President, President-elect, 1st and 2nd Vice President, Director, member of Professional Standard for the county and state, Strategic Planning, RCS, Bylaws, and the MLS Committee. Jack has always tried to teach others how important it is to continue what you start and get involved. He believes in serving others and says those you serve today need experienced leaders to help protect and serve our interest in the future. In addition, many of our members know Jack as one of those leaders that you can call if ever you need unbiased advice. His knowledge and experience are gifts that he is proud to share. Jack has been an important leader with our Association for many years. Congratulations Jack on a lifetime of commitment and devotion to the industry.

 

The Affiliate bus trip is now sold out. If you would like to be placed on the wait list, please call the SCAOR office at 302-855-2300. If you have already registered for the trip and are unable to attend, please call our office as soon as possible. We will only refund your money if we can find someone to purchase your ticket.

 

SCAOR is calling all writers to consider becoming part of our "Writers' Guild". You can become part of our "crew" to help create and write articles for publication. You may write on one topic, write one time, or write on a regular basis. The President's Advisory Group for Public Relations is recruiting articles on topics such as: Why Use a REALTOR^®, Buyers' Market, Foreclosure, REALTORS^® Build Communities, Local REALTORS^®, Not Long Distance Relationships, and REALTORS^® and Builders are teaming up.

If you have a topic of interest, we're not picky; however, your work may be edited for print. Submit your article or ideas to TracyLee@scaor.com.

 

You should be busy but not so busy that you don't take care of yourself. Eating right may be at the bottom of your to do list; however, it should be at the top of your list. SCAOR has arranged a short session to help keep you in good shape. This session is FREE to all SCAOR members.

"Grab and Go" Nutrition for busy people with Dr. Anna Henderson, Nutritionist and SSU Professor, on June 14^th at 5 p.m. at the SCAOR office. Learn how to create your healthy menu and guidelines based on sound advice. Bring a calculator to create your personal plan.

 

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Article 12
REALTORS^® shall be careful at all times to present a true picture in their advertising and representations to the public. REALTORS^® shall also ensure that their professional status (e.g., Broker, Appraiser, Property Manager, etc.) or status as REALTORS^® is clearly identifiable in any such advertising. (Amended 1/93)

Standard of Practice 12-8
The obligation to present a true picture in representations to the public includes information presented, provided, or displayed on REALTORS^® websites. REALTORS^® shall use reasonable efforts to ensure that information on their websites is current. When it becomes apparent that information on a REALTOR's^® website is no longer current or accurate, REALTORS^® shall promptly take corrective action. (Adopted 1/07)

Standard of Practice 12-9
REALTORS^® firm websites shall disclose the firm's name and state(s) of licensure in a reasonable and readily apparent manner. (Adopted 1/07)

Websites of REALTORS^® and non-member licensees affiliated with a REALTOR^® firm shall disclose the firm's name and that REALTOR's^® or non-member licensee's state(s) of licensure in a reasonable and readily apparent manner. (Adopted 1/07)

Standard of Practice 12-10
REALTORS^®, obligated to present a true picture in their advertising and representations to the public includes the URLs and domain names they use, and prohibits REALTORS^® from:

1. engaging in deceptive or unauthorized framing of real estate brokerage websites;
2. manipulating (e.g. presenting content developed by others) listing content in any way that produces a deceptive or misleading result; or
3. deceptively using metatags, keywords or other devices/methods to direct, drive, or divert Internet traffic, or to otherwise mislead consumers. (Adopted 1/07)

Standard of Practice 12-11
REALTORS^® intending to share or sell consumer information gathered via the Internet shall disclose that possibility in a reasonable and readily apparent manner. (Adopted 1/07)

 

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June 12^th - July 10^th Delaware News & Meetings Posted

 

Each week we will be covering a portion of the "MLS Rules and Regulations." To be on the SAFE SIDE, please review the rules each week to eliminate errors in the system which could lead to MLS violations and fines. These rules and regulations have been submitted and reviewed by NAR and are in full compliance with National Association policy.

HEARING REQUEST

Any Participant, having reason to believe that the fine imposed on that Participant by the Service is without merit, may file an MLS Compliance Hearing Request form. The request for a hearing must:

1. include proof of correction where applicable;
2. include copies of any relevant documents;
3. include payment of assessed fine;
4. be sent to the SCAOR Executive Officer within twenty (20) days after the MLS Listing Complaint & Fine Notification.

The hearing will be held by the MLS Hearing Committee, consisting of five (5) members of the MLS Committee. If the outcome is not satisfactory to the participant, the participant may request a hearing before a panel of the Board of Directors. The decision by the Board of Directors will be final. The hearing will be held within sixty (60) days of the date of the filing.

 

Transactions Covered
The Buyer Property Protection Act requires the seller to give a disclosure report to buyers of a residential real property. A residential real property is a property improved by dwelling units from 1-4 families. (2571) This applies to transfers by sale, exchange, installment land sale contract, lease with an option in purchase, or ground lease of a manufactured housing lot or residential lot, improved with dwelling units for 1-4 families. (2576) The law covers existing home and new construction. However, a sale and settlement of a lot without a dwelling is not covered. But a sale of a lot with a home to be built, is covered by the law because at settlement it is not just the lot but also the dwelling that is conveyed. Commercial and industrial properties are exempt. The law also excludes 9 other types of transfers of residential property. (2577)

1. Transfers governed by the Delaware Out-of-State Land Sales and Promotions Act.
2. Transfers ordered by a Court.
3. Transfer from a borrower to a lender by a deed in lieu of foreclosure.
4. A Sheriff's sale.
5. Transfers by a Fiduciary in the course of administrating an estate, guardianship or trust.
6. Transfers from one co-owner to another co-owner.
7. Transfers made to a spouse or a blood relative of the seller.
8. Transfers made between ex-spouses as part of a property settlement from a divorce.
9. Transfers to or from any government entity.

 

 

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