July 3, 2008

 

The SCAOR office will be closed this Friday, July 4 in honor of Independence Day. Please enjoy a happy and safe July 4th celebration!

 

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR 2009 LEADERSHIP POSITIONS Applications are found by clicking here. . . Deadline is This Sunday July 6th!

Are you a great person?  How about a great leader? As a former president said, “I’ve learned that a great leader is a man who has the ability to get other people to do what they don’t want to do and like it.” - Harry Truman SCAOR is recruiting members interested in leadership. The Nominating Committee seeks any interested members to apply for leadership roles in 2009. 1st Vice President (job description)- One year term, a position of growth towards the Presidency, not an automatic renewal position 2nd Vice President (job description) - One year term, a position of growth towards the Presidency, not an automatic renewal position Treasurer (job description) - One year term, responsible for the finances of SCAOR and chairperson of the Finance Committee 1 Year Director - A one year term 2 Year Director - A two year term 3 Year Director - A three year term Apply Here!

 

When completing your MLS Participant agreement, please ensure that either Option 1 or Option 2 on pages 4 & 5 are checked. All pages must be returned to SCAOR, not just the signature page.

 

MLS annual renewals were due ON TUESDAY, JULY 1st. If they were not paid by July 1st, there will be a $50 re-connection fee per agent.

 

Broker Licensing Course is Coming to Sussex County! 99-hour accredited Broker Licensing Course starts August 21 Only 16 openings still available Register by completing the attached registration form and returning with payment.

STATEWIDE FORMS UPDATE The new Statewide Sales Agreements for Residential Sales and for Unimproved Land are now available at www.scaorstore.com Members Only. They are conveniently available once logged in. The Agreement of Sale for Delaware Unimproved Land is a new Form, effective as of July 1, 2008. There is also a revised Agreement of Sale for Delaware Residential Property. The revised Residential Agreement of Sale (with a July 1 date in the footer) should be used starting July 15.

 

By Ruth Briggs King

Let me start out by saying that, financially, times are tough right now - you know it, I know it and all of us here at the Sussex County Association of REALTORS^® know it. I'm not going to try and convince you otherwise. But you know the saying about real estate being about location, location, location. Well, we have both a great location and a great tax rate. People still want to move here - and there's a lot to be positive about.

But, don't believe me. Let's look at the numbers.

Read Ruth's Full Article Here >>

 

Mark your calendars for August 12^th from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. SCAOR is hosting a working meeting and it's just for you. . . the folks who keep the offices humming along smoothly.

Join us at the Millsboro Fire Hall for a free brunch as we highlight new input capabilities, review SentriLock, discuss compliance emails and more! This is your chance to get your questions answered, and get the information you need to help your office run smoothly.

Click Here to RSVP >>

 

The Rookie Committee invites you to a FREE program to learn about 1031 exchanges. Wednesday, July 30 from 1-2 p.m. representatives from Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and Edward Jones Investments will explain everything you always wanted to know about this interesting topic. Come out and join the Rookies as you become more educated to better serve your customers.

Free, but please register!

 

Relax after work on August 7^th at the Lighthouse Landing Restaurant at the Sussex County Airport in Georgetown from 5 - 7 p.m. Mix and mingle with fellow REALTORS^® from across Sussex County and get to know them better. For directions call 302-855-9460 or click here.

Please RSVP, then join us for this free event.

 

The Education committee is offering Spanish for REALTORS^® in the fall. You must attend all 7 courses (2 hours each) to obtain your 15 credit continuing education certificate. Class dates are September 8^th through October 20^th on Mondays, 10 a.m. - Noon. Course cost is only $105! Sign up online for this excellent class to broaden your skills as a REALTOR^® in a diverse market. If you are unable to attend all seven classes, but would still like to attend class, you will pay $105 but will not receive course credit.

Click Here to Register >>

 
 

SCAOR is in the process of "remodeling" our website as well as our building. Keep your eye out for the changes. We are adding more all the time.

Have you visited www.scaor.com members only? It is just for you.

 

 

 

The weather is perfect for the site work in progress. Members can actually see the groundwork for the new building. The Building Committee has selected several subcontractors for the project including:

	AP Croll and Son:	Site Work
	Medli Construction:	Concrete, Masonry, and Framing
	George Sherman Corporation:	Plumbing and HVAC
	Murphy Electrical, Inc:	Electrical
	RT Absher:	Septic
	Dave Dunn:	Roofing
	James Industries:	Insulation

 
 

Below is a case interpretation related to Article 14. Please read the complaint and make a judgment on how the Professional Standards Panel should rule. The Hearing Panel's decision will be published in next week's At a Glance.

Case #14-3: Submission of Pertinent Facts

Buyer A filed a complaint against REALTOR^® B, the listing broker, involving a property purchased earlier by Buyer A.

REALTOR^® B was notified of the complaint, directed to be present at a hearing, and requested to present to a Hearing Panel of the Board's Professional Standards Committee all pertinent facts relating to the transaction. REALTOR^® B's response was a statement that he would refuse to submit any information in the matter to a Hearing Panel and would not attend the scheduled hearing, on the grounds that the complaint itself was not justified.

Explaining his position, REALTOR^® B stated that his participation in the transaction was exclusively as the agent of the seller; that he had not been representing the buyer; and hence, could not be subject to a complaint by the buyer for simply transmitting information on behalf of the seller.

All of his statements concerning the property, REALTOR^® B said, were based on information supplied to him by his client, the seller. Any error in this information, he contended, might well provide the basis for a lawsuit between the buyer and seller. As the agent of the seller, he felt that he was not answerable to the buyer for having done no more than transmit information provided to him by the seller.

Did the Hearing Panel and REALTOR^® B resolve this case?
Find out in next week's At a Glance.
Hint: Article 14 of the Code of Ethics gave the parties guidance.

 

This week's topic is Tips on Using Property Description Flyers. You've gotten a great new listing and it's time to plan your marketing program. Usually one of the first steps is to prepare a really nice Property Description flyer. In order to maximize the effectiveness of the flyer, where should you distribute it? Click Here to Read More >>

 

All aboard!

We were able to secure a larger number of tickets this year . . . and they are selling fast!

Please register SOON if you want to join the Affiliate bus trip to New York City. It's November 19 this year and we will get to see the Tony Award and Laurence Olivier Award winner Patti LuPone in "Gypsy". Tickets are $135 which includes orchestra seats, transportation, breakfast pastries, snacks and beverages. The bus leaves the SCAOR office at 6:30 a.m. sharp for an approximate 11 a.m. arrival in NYC. You will have time for independent sight-seeing and lunch before the show begins at 2:00 p.m.

Sign up today — Tickets are first come, first serve!

 
 

 
Listing of July 3, 2008 through August 5, 2008
Delaware News & Meetings

Congratulations on this year's legislative successes, including preventing an increase in the real estate transfer tax. Legislative victories only come through your involvement and presence. Your presence DOES impact our legislators - they are compelled to listen and hear when we are united. Read about our victories and what is ahead legislatively in the July 2 issue of the DAR REALTOR^® News You Can Use.

Did you miss the 2008 Legislative Wrap Up?
Click Here >>

 
 
Rubber duckies gather in the   JUNGLE

Flocks of rubber duckies are flexing their wings to prepare for the Second Annual Rubber Duckie/RPAC family event at Jungle Jim's! Bring the family and enjoy a friendly competition on Friday, September 5 between REALTORS^® and their offices to see who is the leader of the flock.

Support your Industry — Join the FUN!

 
 

A U G U S T
5	MLS Meeting	9 am
7	H.O.P. Meet & Greet at the Lighthouse Landing Restaurant in Georgetown	5 - 7 pm
12	Administrative Assistants and Office Managers Meeting & Lunch - RSVP Here!	11 am - 1 pm
15	NAR 2008 Annual Conference & Expo - Early Bird Registration Deadline
21	Broker Licensing Course Starts	6 - 10 pm
26	Government Affairs Meeting	9 am
28	MLS Training	9 am
S E P T E M B E R
5	RPAC Duck Race and Family Event Let the Races Begin - Registration Now Online!	5 - 8 pm
8	Spanish Course Starts	10 am - 12 noon
O C T O B E R
2 - 3	DAR Annual Convention at Dover Downs
23	Annual REALTOR® Gala & RCS Fundraiser at the Bay Center in Dewey Beach.	5:30 - 10 pm
N O V E M B E R
19	Affiliate Bus Trip to "Gypsy" on Broadway	All Day

 

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