Join us for the Affiliate Committee-sponsored annual bus trip to New York City on Wednesday, November 19. We have purchased orchestra seats to "Gypsy," starring the legendary Tony and Olivier Award winner Patti LuPone as Mama Rose!

Only 12 tickets left!
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Voting is now over and the proposed slate has been approved! The elected 2009 Slate of Officers and Directors are:
2009 OFFICERS:
President	Steve Alexander, Resort Quest, Bethany
President-Elect	Judy Dean, Long and Foster, Rehoboth
1st Vice President	Susan Mills, Jack Lingo, Inc. REALTOR®, Millsboro
2nd Vice President	Sandy Greene, Resort Quest, Bethany
Treasurer	Donna Neithardt, Home Team Realty, Seaford
Past President	Bill Lucks, Commercial Sales Group, Lewes
2009 DIRECTORS:
One year	Nora Martin, RE/MAX, Rehoboth
One year	Sharon Palmer, Coldwell Banker Resort Realty, Rehoboth
Two year	Trina Joyner, Home Team Realty, Seaford
Three year	Bruce Plummer, Coldwell Banker Resort Realty, Rehoboth
Three year	Andrew Ratner, Prudential Gallo, Rehoboth

 
 

MLS CHANGES EFFECTIVE NOW Dear Broker and MLS Participant: This letter contains important information regarding the Sussex County Association of REALTORS® MLS and changes to the rules as well as administrative procedures. First, Participants are reminded of their agreement to place all listings in the SCAOR MLS if the property is located in the Association's jurisdiction. This includes commercial properties as well as the others noted in Property Type Descriptions. The MLS Committee and Board of Directors has also approved several listing procedure and significant Fee Waiver rules changes, and MLS system enhancements that are in effect as of Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Read full letter from Ruth Briggs King on the MLS changes >>   Click here for the MLS Rules which went into effect October 1, 2008.

 
 

		at The Baycenter, Dewey Beach $35 per person in advance ( Walk-ins $40 at the door, if space permits) Live, Silent & Chinese Auction Entertainment Enjoy a little International Flair !! Some items will be offered at a Chinese Auction. Don't know what that is? No problem! Bring cash to purchase tickets for this. Chinese Auction tickets are only $5 each, and it's fun! You and your guests will enjoy it! Enjoy heavy Hors d'oeuvres, Cash bar with upgraded wine selections, New menu AND One FREE Drink Ticket Click Here to Register Online >> Click Here for a Printable Flyer to Post >> SCAOR is the sponsor of this event. SCAOR is not a qualified charitable organization under IRS Regulations. Your participation and support of this event may be a business related expense; therefore, it may qualify as a reduction of taxable income. You should refer this matter to your accountant for further advice. However, your contribution will not be tax deductible as a charitable donation for this event.

You are Invited to . . . The Sussex County Chapter Women's Council of REALTORS® Presentation of Local Chapter Charter & Installation of 2009 Officers

Guest Speaker The Honorable Ruth Ann Minner Governor of the State of Delaware Tuesday, October 28, 2008 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Heritage Inn and Golf Club 2 Postal Lane, Lewes, DE 19958 (Rt 1 and Postal Lane across from Midway Theatres) Cost: $35 per person: SEATING IS LIMITED Dinner, Cash Bar and Silent Auction Open to the Public For further information and directions call Brad Riedle at 302-227-4800. Register online at www.scaorstore.com >>

 
P R O G R E S S

 
is in the air !

The SCAOR Association Office phone system is installed and working You may now dial in, then press the following numbers for a direct connection to the information and person you need.

Please press:

1 — for hours and directions.
2 — for Membership information and Crystal Hudson.
3 — for MLS and IDX, and Opal McAdams.
4 — for SentriLock, and Gail Shields.
5 — for Education and Special Events, and TracyLee Elmore.
6 — for Complaints and Professional Standards.
7 — for Executive Vice President Ruth Briggs King.
8 — for REALTORS^® Community Service or RCS.
0 — to speak to Gail immediately.

You may also reach SCAOR staff by 3-digit extension:

200 — Gail Shields (reception, SentriLock, website)
201 — Crystal Hudson (Memberships, bus trips)
202 — Opal McAdams (MLS / IDX)
203 — Ruth Briggs King (Executive Vice President)
205 — TracyLee Elmore (Education and Events)

Thank you for holding the line while our phone system changed over!

 
 

THESCAORSTORE.COM PRESENTS... JANUARY - APRIL 2009 CEU CLASSES! Classes are now online and open for registration. Don't miss out - Register Today! ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT THE SCAOR OFFICE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Registrations will not be taken over the phone. No credits will be issued to late arrivals. Please notify SCAOR of any disabilities requiring special accommodations.

 
 

2009 SCAOR COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

Another year is almost over and it is time to form the 2009 committees. If you are interested in becoming a member of a committee next year, please indicate which committee you are interested in by checking the appropriate committee box(es) on the PDF, Word or online application, completing the information about yourself, and returning your form to SCAOR by November 17. Each committee description will be included over the next few issues of At a Glance. 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.   Grievance Committee Purpose: To review ethics complaints and requests to arbitrate, to determine if there is a possible violation in the Code of Ethics or the matter is an arbitrable matter. Goal: Enforce the Code of Ethics & promote professional conduct. Meetings: As needed when complaints are received. Special Requirements: Each member that serves on this committee must complete a mandatory Professional Standards Training Course held the first part of 2009. Two vacancies for 2009, each a 3 year commitment.   Multiple Listing Service Committee Purpose: To monitor and recommend to the Board of Directors the ongoing services to the general membership as it relates to the computerized services of the real estate market in Sussex County. Goal: Continue to monitor issues that affect the MLS books, online computer service and forms. Meetings: Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 9:00 am at SCAOR.   Professional Standards Committee Purpose: To provide the framework for the membership to hold itself accountable to NAR Code of Ethics and SCAOR Bylaws. To develop an ongoing program to explain the Code of Ethics to members and the public at large for the purpose of professional enlightenment. Goal: Enforcement of the Code of Ethics. Meetings: After the training session the committee will meet as hearings are scheduled. Special Requirements: A training session is mandatory in January for all members. If you do not attend the training session, you will be unable to serve on this committee. 3 year terms.   The Grievance, MLS, and Professional Standards committees have specific member requirements, and there are a limited number of openings available. We appreciate your interest but may not be able to accommodate all committee requests.

POLICE ICON   The police icon was introduced two years ago as a tool for REALTORS® to communicate with one another about MLS listing content and provided an anonymous entry. As you may recall, we have posted several comments about the content and tone of messages used in the police icon response. As of October 1, 2008, the police icon is no longer undercover, and will include the identity of the sender. So, please continue to assist in identifying your concerns with a listing; however, your fellow REALTORS® will know the source and be encouraged to communicate directly. For serious alleged violations of the MLS, please contact the SCAOR office to file a formal complaint.

 

As an ethics abiding SCAOR member, you've earned the right to use the term Realtor in your advertising. Or is that REALTOR, Realtor®, REALTOR®. . ? Click here for a fun and quick quiz to take ~ to learn the real deal.

Case #1-18: REALTOR^® Not Responsible for Legal Advice

IMPORTANT CHANGE: Justice of the Peace Court Locations for Summary Possession

Previously, when more than one Justice of the Peace Court location heard civil cases within a county, the law required that landlord/tenant actions for summary possession be filed in the court closest to the property in question. This area was commonly referred to as the court location's territorial jurisdiction. Senate Bill 216 (SB 216) and Justice of the Peace (JP) Court Rule 3 have replaced the former territorial jurisdictions with district boundaries which more properly define and utilize JP locations. Now, in Sussex County, you will file summary possessions at JP Court 17 in Georgetown.

Are You Registered to Vote? Have you Moved since the last Election?

The deadline for Delaware Voter Registration is THIS Saturday, October 11. Register here >>

 
Listing of October 12, 2008 through November 12, 2008
Delaware News & Meetings

 
 
 

N O V E M B E R
4	General Election	Polls Open 7 am - 8 pm
6	Return Day - SCAOR Office Closed 1/2 Day
7 - 10	NAR Annual Conference - Orlando, Florida Details and Registration >>
11	MLS Meeting	9 am
13	MLS Training	9 am
18	New Member Orientation	9 am
19	Affiliate Bus Trip to "Gypsy" on Broadway	All Day
20	Board of Directors Meeting	9 am
27 - 28	Happy Thanksgiving! SCAOR and DAR Offices Closed for Holiday
D E C E M B E R
2	RCS Shopping	7 am
9	SCAOR Installation at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club	12 noon
11	RCS Wrapping	9 am
12	DAR Installation	12 noon
16	MLS Meeting and Luncheon	12 noon
18	MLS Training	9 am
19	RCS Delivery	12 noon
22	SCAOR Office Closed for staff training	11 am - 1:30 pm
25	Christmas Day - SCAOR Office Closed for the Holiday