August 22, 2008

 

	2 Weeks from Today! Friday evening, September 5 Celebrate another summer flown by as we recognize there is strength in numbers as REALTORS®. Sip on margaritas while listening to the Steel Drum band, munch on scrumptious pizza, fruit and popcorn, race a ducky for RPAC, and let the kids play in the lifeguarded waterpark. You can splish splash around too and enjoy bashing your favorite agents in the bumper boats. Waddle you waiting for? Join us at Jungle Jim's by buying your duckie now! Just click here! Families and Friends Welcome!

 

WHO WILL WIN THE OFFICE RACE? Long & Foster - Rehoboth is currently leading the flock with most donors AND donations. Running almost bill-to-bill is Jack Lingo - Millsboro, then rounding the river bend is Coldwell Banker - Bethany. Callaway, Farnell & Moore and Sperry Van Ness are also in the chase, a few duck lengths behind. Be in the race too. All racers are winners, helping fight for homeownership and REALTOR® friendly legislation. The gauntlet is thrown! Buy your Office Duckies or individual duckies here!

 
 

Do you know someone who has been an agent for less than 3 years? Are they new, but doing a great job as a REALTOR^®?

Nominate them for the new Rookie of the Year award.

Hurry, it's due no later than September 1!

 

 

		Trade Show     Sponsors     Hotel     Agenda     CEU Classes     Golf

The best deal ends September 1. Register now for early bird pricing at www.delawarerealtor.com, then sign up for YOUR first choices from 15 CE classes (once you've registered!) See you at Dover Downs October 2 - 3!   Don't miss it!

 

We express our deep sympathy to the family and friends of Joanne Kane upon her passing. Joanne was a REALTOR^® for 36 years, working for Harris-Hanby, Patterson-Schwartz and RE/MAX-Rehoboth.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to:
DE Hospice
100 Patriot's Way
Milford, DE 19963

 

Changes to MLS Rules and new MLS Waiver Form The MLS Committee, with the approval of the SCAOR Board of Directors, has revised the existing form used to notify the MLS of the seller's refusal for the listing to be disseminated through SCAOR MLS. The MLS rules have required a "listing waiver" be completed and sent to the Association office within 48 hours of the listing date along with a copy of the listing. The revised form is found on Innovia as SCAOR MLS Listing Waiver. Please ensure you promptly submit the forms to our office in a timely manner. Violations of this rule have a significant fine of $1,000.00. It is to everyone's benefit to have the listing waivers on file should a concern arise. Also available on Innovia are newly revised MLS rules that include Section 1.18: Required Attachments and Section 17 for reciprocal key card usage. We appreciate your attention and use of the new forms. Please do not hesitate to contact me with your concerns or questions. Sincerely, Ruth Briggs King Executive Vice President.

 
 

Please update your SentriLock card reader. You do not need to insert a keycard, but do need an Internet connection. Open the window. Click "help" on the toolbar, then "Check for software updates". This will quickly download the newest software. That's all there is to it. This will help resolve some issues we have had within the SentriLock site.

 

The Board of Directors of the Sussex County Association of REALTORS^® has approved a proposed slate of officers for the year 2009.

Click here to see the proposed candidates >>
Balloting for 2009 will be using our secure on-line voting system and will open after Labor Day.

 
 

TICKET SALES NOW OPEN!

October 23, 2008 5:30 - 10 p.m.
The Baycenter, Dewey Beach
$35 per person in advance
( Walk-ins $40 at the door, if space permits)

• Enjoy heavy Hors d'oeuvres,
• Cash bar with upgraded wine selections,
• New menu AND One FREE Drink Ticket

Click Here to Register Online >>
or
Click Here for a Printable Flyer >>

 
 

• Click here and log in to Members Only. (You can retrieve your NRDS ID by email or call the office if you do not know your NRDS ID.)
• Once logged in you'll see a Quick Link labeled Edit Membership Information on the upper left-hand corner of page. Click this link, make any updates necessary, then click the Update button. It's that easy.

THANK YOU!

 

Only 30 seats left!

Don't miss your chance to shop in NYC and attend the Broadway play Gypsy. Get an early start to your Christmas shopping and avoid the drive. Day-trip tickets are only $135 each and include orchestra seats, transportation, morning pastries, snacks and beverages. And a bit of time for independent sight-seeing and lunch before our 2 p.m show time. Broadway is within easy walking of Times Square, Macy's, Rockefeller Center, fancy eateries or local delis/pizza shops... Your choice of what you want to see!

Click Here for complete details and printable registration flyer
~ OR ~
Click Here to register online!

 
 

 

Coming Thursday, September 11 and Friday, September 12
Presented by DAR
at the Atlantic Sands Hotel (on the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk).

Are you 110% comfortable with technology, or do you feel like a bit more "techno" knowledge would help you? Learn about the latest tools that enable you to become more productive, increase profits and differentiate yourself in the market place.

Register online at DelawareRealtor.com
Click here for a flyer to share with your office >>

 

Look out! Progress being made!

Check out photos from our building and classroom expansion.

 
 
 
 
 
 

The Delaware Real Estate Commission
will hold its Annual Seminar on
Thursday, September 11, 2008
at PolyTech Adult Education Conference Center,
823 Walnut Shade Road, Woodside, DE

The cost is $20.00 per person
Registration deadline is September 8, 2008.

See the attached form for details and registration >>

 

4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
for Free Hors d'oeuvres and Cash Bar
at the Georgia House in Laurel
(Formerly RJ Riverside)

ALL REALTORS^® & Affiliates Are Invited. Come out and join this Social event and mingle with other Affiliates & REALTORS^®. This is a perfect opportunity to NETWORK with existing and NEW business relationships. This is an Affiliate Sponsored Event.

Click Here to RSVP >>

Click here for a Printable Flyer >>

 

How do you think the Professional Standards Panel ruled in last week's Case Study? Below is the Hearing Panel's decision.

17-2: Dispute Between REALTORS^® In Different Boards

REALTOR^® B was advised that since both Grievance Committees had determined the matter was arbitrable and mandatory that interboard arbitration was being scheduled to hear the dispute. The Board of Directors concluded that his action in filing suit was not in itself violation of Article 17 but advised REALTOR^® B that if he failed to withdraw from the suit and participate in the interboard arbitration, he could be found in violation of Article 17.

 

This week's topic is Advertising Other Brokers' Listings. Over the past several months, we've had both inquiries and complaints about agents advertising listings other than their own via newsletters, flyers, and other forms of written communication. Let's try to resolve this issue >>

 
 

For all who contribute to RPAC and stay involved as Legislative Watchdogs for homeownership, thank you! Please come on out, and bring your friends, families and business associates to the Great RPAC Duck Race September 5!

Listing of August 26, 2008 through September 28, 2008
Delaware News & Meetings

2008 Delaware 144^th General Assembly "Final Gavel" Report

 
 

S E P T E M B E R
1	Labor Day - SCAOR and DAR offices closed
3	Affiliate Meeting	4 pm
5	RPAC Duck Race and Family Event Let the Races Begin - Registration Now Online!	5 - 8 pm
9	MLS Meeting	9 am
10	Rental Affairs Meeting	8 am
11	RCS Meeting	9 am
11	Annual DREC Continuing Education class at the Polytech Campus near Woodside, Delaware	9 am
11-12	CRS 206 at DAR: Technologies to Advance Your Business	7:30 am - 5 pm
16	Orientation	9 am
18	Board of Directors	9 am
18	Affiliate Meet & Greet	4:30 pm - 7 pm
23	Home From Work - SOLD OUT!	9 am - noon
23	HOP Meeting	noon
24	Rookie Meeting	1 pm
25	MLS Meeting	9 am
O C T O B E R
2 - 3	DAR Annual Convention at Dover Downs
18	NAR Ethics — Only 12 seats left	9 am - noon
23	Annual REALTOR® Gala & RCS Fundraiser at the Bay Center in Dewey Beach.	5:30 - 10 pm
29	Rookie Meeting	1 pm
N O V E M B E R
19	Affiliate Bus Trip to "Gypsy" on Broadway	All Day

 

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