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June 28 - 9 am to Noon
Shred day at SCAOR

July 4
SCAOR office closed

July 17 - 9 am to 4 pm
New Member Orientation

July 18 - 9 am
Board of Directors meeting

July 24 - 9 am to 10:30 am
Commercial Swap meeting

June 22, 2007

 

The University of Delaware's Coastal Communities Enhancement Initiative (CCEI) invites you to a public workshop on Thursday, June 28th, to present an overview of growth issues in Sussex communities including a discussion of different tools for and approaches to coping with growth. The free workshop titled, "Sussex Communities: Growing Better" (PDF link), will start at 8:00 a.m. at the Ann V. and Elbert N. Carvel Research and Education Center, on Route 9 west of Georgetown. It will include a lunch.

Speakers will include award-winning journalist Thomas Hylton, author of Save Our Lands, Save Our Towns. A group of University of Delaware officials will discuss the Coastal Communities Enhancement Initiative. Technical and planning experts will present a GIS-enhanced overview of "Growth Scenarios for Sussex Communities."

 

SHREDDING PARTY

Shredder Join SCAOR in cleaning out those old files in your desk and file drawers. Thursday, June 28th, bring your old papers to SCAOR between 9 am - Noon. For a donation of a $5 Sam's Club or Food Lion gift card, or a 5 lb bag of onions or potatoes, you can safely and securely dispose of confidential and sensitive information. Your donation must be brought with you to the shredding event.

Note: The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACT Act) requires when consumer information and confidential reports are disposed of, that they be disposed of properly.

Items donated will be given to Jusst Sooup Ministries... serving Georgetown, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, and Greenwood.

Call SCAOR at 302-855-2300 for more info!

 

SCAOR is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Leadership Team. If you are interested in applying for any of the positions, please complete the attached Nomination Form. Deadline for nominations is July 6th.

 

Updated forms are now available at www.scaor.com. Click on members, then membership forms.

Please verify your office is using the most current forms!

 

Due to overwhelming demand, we have added a second bus for the Affiliate bus trip to New York City on December 12th. This year we have purchased tickets for the Broadway show "Wicked." Ticket price is $135, which includes transportation, orchestra seats, breakfast snacks, a goodie bag, and beverages. Only 35 seats are available, so purchase your tickets now to hold your seat on the bus. Buses will be leaving the SCAOR office in Georgetown at 6:30 a.m. and departs New York immediately following the show. See see attached flier for complete details.

> > Reserve your seat before it sells out!

 

Rookie Corner

Today's REALTOR® And Professionalism

An unprofessional, but unusual, occurrence happened in one of my listings. I thought it would be good to tell you about it, and then furnish you with Pathways to Professionalism, which is a good tool to go hand-in-hand with our Code of Ethics.

Read More >>

 

ETHICALLY SPEAKING...

Article 14
If charged with unethical practice or asked to present evidence or to cooperate in any other way, in any professional standards proceeding or investigation, REALTORS® shall place all pertinent facts before the proper tribunals of the Member Board of affiliated institute, society, or council in which membership is held and shall take no action to disrupt or obstruct such processes.
(Amended 1/99)

 

Watchdog

June 26th - July 24th Delaware News & Meetings Posted

 

ON THE SAFE SIDE

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.

CANCELLATION OF HEARING REQUEST

The Participant who requested the MLS Hearing may cancel the request. The request must be in writing and received via mail or fax by noon of the business day preceding the hearing date. The Participant forever waives the right to contest the fine, which was the subject of the hearing.

 

Affiliates of the Week

This week's "Affiliate of the Week" is Wilmington Mortgage Services, Inc. in Dewey Beach. They are the largest independent licensed full service lender in Delaware. The company provides approximately $500 million annually in homeowner loans to residents in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, and most recently Florida.

They are a mortgage banker offering a wide variety of in-house products, such as conventional mortgages, limited or stated income loans, no doc loans, hybrid loans, and many more. Their staff, with over 100 years of combined experience, has been responsible for several billion dollars in homeowner loans.

Shopping for a mortgage in today's competitive market can be confusing and potentially very stressful. That's why at Wilmington Mortgage we pride ourselves on staffing only those individuals who are committed to outstanding customer service and support. At Wilmington Mortgage, you'll only work with mortgage industry professionals, individuals who are experts in settling mortgages on time, without costly last minute interruptions and delays.

Any industry professional will tell you that in order to be successful you have to know the business. They have been working in the mortgage industry for over 20 years, working with individuals from all walks of life with a wide variety of needs and expectations. They know how to manage the entire mortgage process from start to finish ensuring your complete and total satisfaction. They would sincerely appreciate the opportunity to prove to you that doing business with Wilmington Mortgage Services will be a mutually rewarding partnership today, tomorrow, and in the future.

If you are looking for professional service with outstanding results, please contact Bob Mills 302-228-3565, Sharon Hughes 302-584-1151, Stephanie Passwaters 410-829-8031, Ron Osbourn 302-249-5625, or Cliff Barr 302-260-9252 today.

 

MLS Photos

Photos are NOT required in the MLS. If a photo is included, it does NOT have to be of the front of the home. It may be of the exterior, interior, view, etc. However, it is mandatory that the photo be of the actual property. The view must be the actual view, the interior must be of that home's interior, and so on. REALTOR® signs should never be seen in any photo in the MLS.


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