CONDOLENCES
SCAOR and the REALTOR® family extends their deepest sympathy to the family of Virginia Joy.
Ginny was a longtime REALTOR®, and served in many capacities, including DAR Secretary, DAR Treasurer, DAR President and NAR Director.
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This Saturday, November 10
2:00 p.m.
Cokesbury Village
Community Room, Level A
726 Loveville Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707-1519
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Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary of Sussex County
P.O.Box 430
Nassau, DE 19969 |
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Dear Members:
I am writing to provide you with an update from our General Members' Meeting which was held last Friday, November 2, 2007 at the Cheer Center.
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First, allow me to express my thanks to those members who attended and brought forth a healthy discussion.
Second, I hope more of you will join us for the discussion and ultimate vote on Thursday, January 10, 2008 at Cheer Center. We will break bread for another delicious breakfast together!
A quorum was not declared last week since we had 128 members of the 140 required to conduct official business of the Sussex County Association of REALTORS®. What does this mean? We get to do it all again! We have consulted with our attorney, The National Association of REALTORS®, and conclude the easiest and most prudent way to proceed is to "do over" our attempt to conduct important business. For those interested, we have notes from the Assembly to inform you of the discussions that occurred.
This correspondence is the first of many you will receive in the next few weeks. You will be able to visit our website to view the proposed building plans and other concepts that have been introduced. Equally important, the By-Laws Committee and the Board have revised the proposed changes to our By-Laws and reduce the quorum required for a meeting from 10% to 5% of our general membership. As required by our by-laws, this is being noticed to members for more than the minimum 30 day requirement.
Any information you should need to make an informed decision and vote on that decision will be available for your review. As always, our SCAOR staff as well as your Board of Directors are available to answer your questions or listen to your concerns.
You have a voice, you have a vote, and I encourage you to participate in the process. I hope to see you at 9 am on Thursday, January 10, 2008.
Sincerely,
Rob Harman
President
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A CALL TO VOTE
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Thursday, January 10, 2008 |
Please register online at thescaorstore.com to attend the FREE Membership meeting on Thursday, January 10.
Breakfast and coffee will be provided. This is a critical meeting to attend. We will vote on the building expansion, changes to the by-laws, and pursuing a partnership with Coastal Association of REALTORS®. |
January 10, 2008
General Membership Meeting Agenda
Cheer Center Georgetown, Delaware
- Call to Order
- Opening Ceremonies
- Pledge of Allegiance
- REALTOR® prayer
- Business of the Assembly
- Motion to approve the capital expenditure up to $850,000 for the addition, construction, and remodeling of existing SCAOR offices at Park Avenue, Georgetown.
- Motion to approve pursuit of the partnership with Coastal Association of REALTORS®.
- Motion to approve the proposed changes to SCAOR By-Laws.
- Calendar of Events for 2008
- Adjournment until Next Regular Meeting of the Sussex County Association of REALTORS®
Membership Breakfast is FREE -- Please RSVP Here!
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The Rental Affairs Committee is presenting its annual "Outstanding Rental Service" award. The Committee is looking for the agent who provides service beyond scheduled working hours, makes special arrangements for customers, and provides a leadership role in the rental business. This special award will go to the rental agent who always goes above and beyond the call of duty. Take this opportunity to thank that someone special by nominating him or her for this prestigious award.
Click here for more details and the nomination form.
NOVEMBER IS REALTOR® DESIGNATION AWARENESS MONTH
During this month, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® encourages members to start, complete, or continue an official NAR designation or certification program.
SCAOR will hold its 2008 Officer Installation at the Lewes Yacht Club at Noon on December 11th. Registration information will be available next week. You must pre-register to attend; there are no walk-ins allowed. We look forward to seeing you there as we honor our outgoing and incoming officers.
After many years of preparation, the Building Committee and SCAOR are proud to present the proposed new building construction plans. Here are two architectural drawings to give you a view:
Stay tuned for more details!
CHANGES AT THE DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
A new team-oriented administrative unit structure went into effect on November 1, 2007. Three service teams, an information center team, and the existing operations support team make up the restructured administrative unit. Each service team will consist of an executive director, a team leader and three staff members assigned to credentialing, licensee and board liaison services. In addition to the three service teams, a new information center team will increase responsiveness by responding to incoming phone and email inquiries.
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, the contact information is as follows:
All previously published phone numbers and email addresses are redirected to the information center as of November 1st. Please update your records with the new contact information. The mailing address will remain the same but it is important that mail be addressed to a board/commission, NOT to a specific member.
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THE MOST FUN YOU WILL EVER HAVE SHOPPING
Join Us to Shop for the Kids on November 27
| The RCS Committee and the SCAOR Community Foundation need your help! We will shop for the needy children on November 27 at the K-Mart in Rehoboth starting at 7 a.m..
Check out the flyer! Share it with your office mates and family. We need plenty of shoppers for this huge project of helping others. |
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Another year is almost over and it is time to form the 2008 committees. If you are interested in becoming a member of a committee next year, please let us know which of the SCAOR committees you are interested in by submitting a volunteer form by November 21st.
- Education Committee
- Equal Opportunity Committee (Diversity)
- Government Affairs Committee
- Grievance Committee
- Political Fund Raising
- Professional Standards
- REALTOR® Community Service (RCS) Committee
- Rental Affairs
- Risk Reduction/Bylaws Committee
- Rookies (less than 3 REALTOR® years)
If you have questions about a specific committee please call the SCAOR office at (302) 855-2300. We will try to accommodate as many requests as possible; however, some committees are limited in size. Volunteer names will be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. Thank you for your interest!
This Is Your Association . . .
Get Involved . . . Volunteer Today!
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ETHICALLY SPEAKING...
Article 17
In the event of contractual disputes or specific non-contractual disputes as defined in Standard of Practice 17-4 between REALTORS® (principals) Associated with different firms, arising out of their relationship as REALTORS®, the REALTORS® shall submit the dispute to arbitration in accordance with the regulations of their Board or Boards rather than litigate the matter.
In the event clients of REALTORS® wish to arbitrate contractual disputes arising out of real estate transactions, REALTORS® shall arbitrate those disputes in accordance with the regulations of their Board, provided the clients agree to be bound by the decision.
The obligation to participate in arbitration contemplated by this Article includes the obligation of REALTORS® (principals) to cause their firms to arbitrate and be bound by any award. (Amended 1/01)
Standard of Practice 17-4
Specific non-contractual disputes that are subject to arbitration pursuant to Article 17 are:
(Continued from November 2 newsletter.)
- Where a buyer or tenant representative is compensated by the buyer or tenant and, as a result, the listing broker reduces the commission owed by the seller or landlord and, subsequent to such actions, another cooperating broker claims to be the procuring cause of sale or lease. In such cases the complainant may name the first cooperating broker as respondent and arbitration may proceed without the listing broker being named as a respondent. Alternatively, if the complaint is brought against the listing broker, the listing broker may name the first cooperating broker as a third-party respondent. In either instance the decision of the hearing panel as to procuring cause shall be conclusive with respect to all current or subsequent claims of the parties for compensation arising out of the underlying cooperative transaction. (Adopted 1/97)
- Where two or more listing brokers claim entitlement to compensation pursuant to open listings with a seller or landlord who agrees to participate in arbitration (or who requests arbitration) and who agrees to be bound by the decision. In cases where one of the listing brokers has been compensated by the seller or landlord, the other listing broker, as complainant, may name the first listing broker as respondent and arbitration may proceed between the brokers. (Adopted 1/97)
- Where a buyer or tenant representative is compensated by the seller or landlord, and not by the listing broker, and the listing broker, as a result, reduces the commission owed by the seller or landlord and, subsequent to such actions, claims to be the procuring cause of sale or lease. In such cases arbitration shall be between the listing broker and the buyer or tenant representative and the amount in dispute is limited to the amount of the reduction of commission to which the listing broker agreed. (Adopted 1/05)
F R E E
HOMEOWNERSHIP & MORTGAGE
FORECLOSURE PREVENTION CLINIC |
| The State of Delaware and the Delaware Foundation of Housing Counselors invite you to attend this FREE clinic.
Topics include:
Ten Ways to Avoid Foreclosure; Introduction to State and Federal Foreclosure Prevention Programs; and Understanding Adjustable Rate Mortgages.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their mortgage documents for review.
Housing Counselors and other professionals will be available to answer questions and provide assistance.
For more information, please call:
Barbara Clark
Delaware Bank Commissioner's Office
(302) 739-4235 |
The next clinic
is scheduled for:
This Tuesday
November 13, 2007
6:30 p.m.
Harrington Library
Harrington, DE |
Learn more about our southern neighbors just over the county line in Maryland. Click on www.coastalassociationofrealtors.org, and see how much we have in common! They have 1,400 members, a Board of Directors, and span the area from Ocean City to Salisbury. Joining forces could give SCAOR economy of scale for purchases, create more education opportunities for REALTORS®, and much more!
FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP IS HERE!
WHAT IS FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP? WELL...
Fractional Ownership is a very popular product in resort areas because it allows an owner to be economically intelligent and to purchase high end real estate to use for the amount of time the owner has available. Fractional ownership can be from 6 weeks to as many as 10 weeks per year. The property is in your name (YOU own the real estate), you can rent it if you are not able to use the time, you can sell it and you can trade it for other properties around the world! Properties are managed by a management company and typically there is a concierge service that takes care of equipping the house, makes reservations, and ensures your stay is pleasant and worry free.
To place your listing in this category, your property MUST be Fee Simple AND available 6 or more weeks of the year.
This category is NOT for Timeshares!
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