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Licenses expired April 30, 2008. If you did not meet your continuing education requirements, you cannot sell real estate until you complete your education requirements. See this information from the Delaware Real Estate Commission website at www.dpr.delaware.gov.
How to Renew an Expired License
If you do not renew your license before the expiration date, your license will expire. It is illegal to practice while your license is expired.
You may renew a license for a period of sixty days after the expiration date by submitting a renewal application and paying a late fee. However, if the license has been expired more than 60 days, you must apply for reinstatement of the license. |
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This week, state legislators have again called for a transfer tax increase and warned about increases needed this year.
BE VISIBLE AND VOCAL
Join REALTORS® at Legislative Hall
THIS COMING THURSDAY, MAY 8th
to say NO to a real estate transfer tax increase.
RSVP NOW FOR
LEGISLATIVE ACTION DAY >>
It's free to attend, and could be costly if we are not involved.
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WOMEN'S COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
At SCAOR Next Tuesday, May 6
Plan to attend the Sussex County Women's Council of REALTORS® membership sign up next Tuesday, May 6th. Come to the SCAOR office between 9 - 9:30 to join. Bring your check or credit card. If you are interested in becoming an officer, or committee chair, please plan to stay until 11 a.m. This will be a planning session for the chapter for the rest of 2008 and the future.
FREE FORECLOSURE SEMINAR - WEDNESDAY, MAY 7
Help Spread the Word
DON'T LOSE YOUR HOUSE BECAUSE YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO !!
Hold on to your house! Attend this FREE Seminar.
Wednesday, May 7 - 6:00 to 9:00 pm
At Del Tech & Community College Theatre - Rt. 113 & Rt. 18, Georgetown, DE
Sponsored by: Sussex County Council, Sussex County Association of REALTORS®,
Del Tech & Community College and State of Delaware
HELP IS AVAILABLE!
Anyone seeking information on foreclosure and services should attend:
- Understand the foreclosure process
- Learn about adjustable rate mortgages and possible refinancing options
- Federal and State resources and service to assist homeowners
For more info please call Gerry Kelly at
302-577-5092.
Can't make our meeting? Still want a FREE COUNSELING SESSION?
Call the National Hotline at
1-888-995-HOPE.
Who's the best REALTOR® Good Neighbor you know?
Act Quickly! Get your nomination in by next Thursday, May 8 so our Good Neighbors may be recognized for all their hard work.
Click here for the nomination form >>
The Education Committee is pleased to announce a new way to show your thanks for those wonderful instructors you know and appreciate. Is there one instructor you always seek out for continuing education classes? Nominate them here for our brand new Educator of the Year award. Show your appreciation in a public way for all the hard work your instructors do to make your credits as fun and interesting as possible.
Click Here for the Nomination Form — Due Friday, May 9 >>
Join us at RBYCC on Tuesday, June 3 for our annual REALTOR® of the Year luncheon. We will also award our Good Neighbor and Educator of the Year at this event. Come and celebrate with your fellow REALTORS® as we look forward to a busy summer of sales. Cost is $35 per person. This includes lunch and 1 rail drink. Noon - 2 p.m. at RBYCC.
Buy Your Tickets Here!
2008 DELAWARE SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE
Did you know our own Don "Ducky" Carmichael was inducted into the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame?
Read all about Don's achievements, and what he turned down for real estate.
Ever wonder what the different styles of homes are? What is the best description for that unique property you need to put in the MLS? That crown molding is a selling point... look at those Grecian columns... wow, Craftsman style!
Learn all about the different types of architecture online at www.realtor.org to hone your skills and sell more property.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Sussex County Association of REALTORS® is seeking a dynamic individual to join the support team in providing member services. The qualified candidate will possess Administrative Professional knowledge and experience in a fast paced office, including Microsoft Office and telephone skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility are essential team components. Minimum 30 hours per week. For additional information or to submit resume and letter of interest contact: Ruth@scaor.com.
Access the book online immediately!
At home or at work, downloading the book all at once or by sections,
getting your book has never been this convenient!
Click here to purchase your copy and access the PDF link now!
REALTORS® TAKE NOTE:
Don't Let Improper Advertising Bring You Down
as You Work to Rev Up Your Business.
Beware:
It has come to our attention through several complaints that a number of our members are using Craig's list for the placement of real estate ads. We have also noted that a number of you are not following the Delaware Real Estate law in your advertising. We encourage you to make sure you are on solid ground.
Please follow the proper procedures so you will avoid any problems.
Some Important Comments on Advertising:
- Any licensee who advertises in newspapers, the Internet, or any other media, real property personally owned or real property in which the licensee has any ownership interest must include in the advertisment that he or she is the owner of said property, and that he or she is a real estate licensee.
- Any licensee who advertises on signs, newspapers, the Internet, or any other media, any real property for sale, lease, exchange, or transfer that is listed with a broker must include in legible print in the advertisement the complete business name that has been registered with the Commission, and office phone number registered by the broker of record with the Commission for that office location.
- Nothing contained herein shall preclude the listing of additional phone numbers. All such advertising shall also contain language or abbreviations that clearly identify each phone number listed, examples include, but are not limited to: "Office", "Home", "Res.", "Car", "Cell".
The REALTOR® Code of Ethics Article 12:
The duties imposed by the Code of Ethics encompass all real estate related activities and transactions whether conducted in person, electronically, or through any other means. Members are encouraged to revisit Article 12 with particular attention to 12-8, 12-9, 12-10, and 12-11 and Article 15 with particular attention to 15-2
1st Annual Diversity Bus Trip
Busch Gardens - Williamsburg, VA
Wednesday, June 18
Join us for REALTORS® Family Fun Day at Busch Gardens.
The bus will depart the SCAOR Office at 6 a.m. and will return at 10:30 p.m.
Only 46 tickets available - tickets are $80 each - includes bus ride & park admission.
Sign up here!
Promotional Flyer here!
The film "Innocent Voices" will be presented at DelTech next Friday evening, May 9, along with a post-screening discussion by experts who can explain what
services are offered to the recent immigrant to Sussex County. See this film based upon the true story of screenwriter Oscar Torres's embattled childhood for only $5.
Details & registration >>
Ruth Vella is instructing GRI 101: Planning & Developing a Real Estate Business May 19 & 20 at the DAR office from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. This module will familiarize participants with business marketing strategies, increasing your ability to target more clients and customers through niche marketing and enabling you to develop a workable marketing plan, focusing not only on today's clients and customers, but tomorrow's as well.
This course will provide 15 CE credits.
Click here to register.
Listing of May 6, 2008 through June 11, 2008
Delaware News & Meetings
Most importantly, this coming Thursday, May 8, 2008 is DAR Legislative Day in Dover. We need you to attend the FREE 11:30 a.m. Luncheon which will be catered and served in the "House". We have received a great legislative response and we need you there to show REALTOR® strength. Later that day, we will have a reception at the "Hanson House," your DAR home. You will have the "ear" of your representatives.
Please RSVP here!
In this slow economy, it's vital that REALTORS® make their voices heard with elected officials.
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| J U N E |
| 3 |
REALTOR® of the Year (ROTY) at RBYCC |
Noon |
| 9-10 |
CIPS Designation Training:
International Real Estate for Local Markets at DAR |
8:30 am - 5 pm |
| 10 |
MLS Meeting |
9 am |
| 18 |
Family Fun Day
at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA |
6:00 am - 10:30 pm |
| 26 |
MLS Training |
9 am |
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| J U L Y |
| 4 |
FOURTH OF JULY - DAR and SCAOR Offices Closed |
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| 8 |
MLS Committee Meeting |
9 am |
| 15 |
New Member Orientation |
9 am - 4 pm |
| 17 |
Board of Directors Meeting |
9 am |
| 22 |
Government Affairs Meeting |
9 am |
| 24 |
MLS Training |
9 am |
| 31 |
RCS Meeting |
9 am |
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| S E P T E M B E R |
| 5 |
RPAC Duck Race and Family Event |
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| O C T O B E R |
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| 1 - 3 |
DAR Annual Convention at Dover Downs |
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