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ATTENTION ALL BROKERS:
WE NEED YOU!
Thursday, January 24 Broker Meeting
All Brokers of Record, or their designees, should plan to attend the Broker Meeting at the Millsboro Fire Hall NEXT THURSDAY January 24th at 2 p.m. This informative meeting will address current topics such as Trend and other MLS initiatives that are important to our members. Please sign up today so we can count you in! Light refreshments will be provided.
Please click here to RSVP >>
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Be a part of a national network of successful REALTORS®. Join Ruth King, SCAOR Executive Vice President, NEXT WEDNESDAY, January 23, 2008, at 3:30 p.m., at the SCAOR office. Find out what Women's Council is all about! P.S. It's Not Just for Women!! For more information, please contact Brad Riedle at 302-227-4800 or email briedle@remax.net.
Please RSVP Here >>
SHHH! TRAINING IN SESSION
The SCAOR staff have a few upcoming training sessions and meetings scheduled. During these brief times the phones will be turned to "message" mode.
| January 23 |
8 am - 9 am |
| January 31 |
8 am - 9 am |
| February 26 |
3 pm - 4:30 pm |
The office will be re-opened immediately after each session. We appreciate your cooperation!
ROOKIES TO MEET ON JANUARY 30
We have four quick questions for you:
- Are you between being new and being a veteran?
- Do you have less than 3 years experience as a REALTOR®?
- Would you like to increase your knowledge and network with other Rookie REALTORS®?
- Would you like to have fun while you learn and explore your profession?
One short answer:
If YES, join the Rookies for their first meeting on Wednesday, January 30 at 1 p.m.
at the SCAOR office.
RSVP Here >>
THE RESULTS ARE IN:
MEMBERS SUPPORT EXPANSION! |
On January 10, 2008, over 280 members attended the General Membership Meeting held at the Cheer Center in Georgetown. SCAOR membership overwhelmingly voted in favor of the proposed capital expenditure for the addition, construction, and remodeling of existing SCAOR offices at Park Avenue. Additionally, SCAOR members voted to table the discussion on the proposed amendments to the SCAOR by-laws until the
by-laws Committee completes and recommends additional modifications. Thank you to all for your participation and comments during our meeting.
Public Awareness
Bill Lucks, President of SCAOR, announced the continuation of a Presidential Advisory Group on Public Awareness for 2008. Rob Harman, Past President; Sandy Hughes; and Nick Carter will join the 2007 PAG on Public Awareness to complete a comprehensive plan for REALTORS®.
For Your Eyes Only!
In the near future, SCAOR members will be able to access members only information through At A Glance. We want to keep you informed on the latest developments. Special initiatives and information will be accessible for your perusal. You will use your NRDS number to access this special content.
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During this very busy continuing education period, please do the following to ensure your class choices are obtained:
- If at all possible, sign up online through www.thescaorstore.com. Once your order is submitted, you are guaranteed a space in your class.
- When signing up online, if you are registering more than one person, or registering someone else, note in the comments section who is attending the class.
- Faxing a class registration does not ensure a class will be available.
- Credits must be completed by April 30, 2008.
- January and February classes are $5 cheaper, and you can beat the rush!
- Please note the location of your class(es). Most are held at the SCAOR, but other locations include the CHEER center or Administrative building on the Circle.
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CLASSES ARE SELLING OUT - VIEW 2008 SCHEDULE!
Register Today and SAVE $$$$!
$5.00 PRICE INCREASE IN SCAOR CLASSES AS OF MARCH 1
The SCAOR Education Committee has voted to increase the price of education classes. In January and February, SCAOR members pay $40.00 per class; non-SCAOR REALTORS®, $45; and non-members/non-REALTORS®, $50.00.
In March, prices increase $5.00, so sign up now for January and February classes, and SAVE!
As of now, there are plenty of February classes; however, classes will sell out even more quickly as we approach the April 30, 2008 license renewal deadline. There is ONE JANUARY CLASS WITH A FEW SEATS LEFT, the 6 CE Broker's Core on January 29. |
ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT THE SCAOR OFFICE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Registration will not be taken over the phone. No credits will be issued to late arrivals.
Please notify SCAOR of any disabilities requiring special accommodations.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month. Learn more about the national effort to take action against radon by reviewing:
A Citizen's Guide to Radon:
The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Radon.
What is CAN-SPAM?
Is it something to eat? Oh, I know, it's my Trash folder in my email. Well, no, actually, it's not either one of these, but it is something we, as REALTORS®, need to know about.
Find Out What You Need to Know Here >>
If you are working with the Seller or the Buyer of a Manufactured home, you may wish to verify that the home is assessed and classified as Real Estate (Class "C") and not a motor vehicle. The following steps, provided by Sussex County Department of Assessment, explain the process from an owner's point of view.
Click Here to Read the Steps >>
Access the book online immediately!
At home or at work, downloading the book all at once or by sections,
in a streamlined PDF printable / viewable format, getting your book is now so convenient!
Click here to purchase your copy and access the PDF link now!
ETHICALLY SPEAKING...
Below is the Hearing Panel's decision from the case interpretation presented in last week's At A Glance.
Case #4-4: Responsibility for Subordinates
(Revised Case #13-6 May, 1988. Transferred to Article 4 November, 1994. Revised November, 2001.)
The panel found that REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® B should have made his relationship to the buyer, his mother, unmistakably clear to the seller. He should have disclosed in writing that the buyer was his mother so there would have been no misunderstanding.
The Hearing Panel found REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® B in violation of Article 4.
The Hearing Panel noted that REALTORS® are not presumed to be in violation of the Code of Ethics in cases where REALTORS® or REALTOR-ASSOCIATES® associated with them are found in violation. Rather, their culpability, if any, must be determined from the facts and circumstances of the case in question. It was the conclusion of the Hearing Panel that REALTOR® A had made reasonable efforts to ensure that REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® B was familiar with the Code and its obligations, and that it would have been unreasonable to expect REALTOR® A to have known the purchaser was REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® B's mother. Consequently, REALTOR® A was found not to have violated Article 4.
POLITE: IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO
If you are utilizing the police icon on the MLS to send an email to a fellow REALTOR®, please remember the Golden Rule. Treat others as you wish to be treated. A friendly email asking if something is incorrect is better than a "flaming" email in ALL CAPS!!!, which is considered rude and offensive. Although the sender is anonymous, this does not remove common courtesy as an expected behavior. SCAOR staff is always happy to answer questions about MLS entries, possible errors or omissions. Contact Kristi or TracyLee at 302-855-2300 to clarify before entering, and avoid a compliance email completely.
Listing of January 17, 2008 through February 19, 2008
Delaware News & Meetings
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COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL USE RULE CHANGE
The SCAOR Board has approved a change recommended by the MLS Committee regarding certain commercial properties. Members may now list as commercial and also as residential those properties that are zoned commercial with residential use and on which a home exists.
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Did you know there was a listing of answers and instructions for Frequently Asked Lockbox Questions?
Find them here at the SentriLock Q&A Archive >>
Congratulations to our SentriSecure Offices!
SentriSecure Brokerages as of 1.17.08 >>
Brokerages with Combo Boxes as of 1.17.08 >>
