at The Baycenter, Dewey Beach $35 per person. . . until midnight Wednesday, October 22. After that, you'll pay $40 as a walk-in at the door, space permitting. Live, Silent & Chinese Auction Entertainment — Bring your cash for the deal of the night, our new Chinese Auction!! $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20. Auction proceeds will go to benefit the needy children of Sussex County. Check-in ~ Downstairs of Baycenter Silent & Chinese Auctions ~ Downstairs from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Live Auction ~ Upstairs beginning around 7 p.m. You and your guests will also enjoy . . .   Delicious heavy hors d'oeuvres Cash bar with upgraded wine selections New menu AND One FREE Drink Ticket Click Here for a Printable Flyer to Share >> Buy Tickets Here >> All items must be removed the night of the event. Scott Smith of Rehoboth Home Services will be available for hire that night to transport large or oversized items. 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.

 
 

Going, going. . . almost gone! Click here to sign up online. Get on the Affiliate Committee sponsored annual bus trip to New York City on Wednesday, November 19. We have purchased 120 orchestra seats to "Gypsy," starring the legendary Tony and Olivier Award winner Patti LuPone as Mama Rose . . . and only a few seats are left!

 
 

MLS CHANGES EFFECTIVE NOW Brokers and MLS Participants — Are you in the know on the latest information regarding the SCAOR MLS and changes to your MLS rules & procedures? First, Participants are reminded they are under agreement to place all listings in the SCAOR MLS if the property is located in the Association's jurisdiction. This includes commercial properties and all types noted in Property Type Descriptions. The MLS Committee and Board of Directors has also approved several listing procedure changes, significant Fee Waiver rules changes, and MLS system enhancements. Letter on the MLS changes >> MLS Rules effective as of October 1, 2008 >>

 
 

2009 SCAOR COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Get Involved ~ Make an Impact

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.   Education Committee Purpose: To maintain the ongoing continuing education at the Association. Goal: Find new and innovative educational programs to better the members. Meetings: First Thursday of each month at 3:30 pm (approx. 1.5 hour meetings). There are no meetings in July, August, and December or as determined by Chair. Additional Responsibilities: Monitor classes. Chairperson: Karen Hamilton, Callaway, Farnell & Moore   Government Affairs / RPAC Committee Purpose: To serve as a liaison for the membership on all political issues facing the real estate community. Goal: Continue monitoring real estate related issues in Sussex County. Meetings: Meetings are monthly or as determined by Chair. There are no meetings in April, June, September, November or December. Chairperson: Sue Bramhall, Callaway, Farnell & Moore   Housing Opportunities Partnership (HOP) Purpose: Promote Fair Housing and Diversity awareness to our members, promote community outreach, and develop programs supporting NAR Diversity Initiatives. Goal: All SCAOR members are in compliance with Federal Fair Housing Laws and aware of special diversity initiatives. Meetings: To be determined. Chairperson: Trina Joyner, Home Team

 
 

JANUARY - APRIL 2009 CEU CLASSES Now open for registration at scaorstore.com 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.

 

"In view of our current economic environment with short sales and foreclosures, I thought it would be good to cite the law regarding Seller's Disclosure, and then cite the Exemptions to that law."

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

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

Update on the Pollution Control Strategy . . . now it's the law!

On Wednesday, October 15^th Governor Ruth Ann Minner and DNREC Secretary John Hughes signed into law the latest DNREC regulatory rulings for the Inland Bay Watershed and the long delayed Pollution Control Strategy.

These new regulations will impact both agriculture and Real Estate development. The primary concern for SCAOR members obviously will be the impact on Real Estate transfers.

Among other things, this new law legislates that ALL existing septic systems in Sussex County will soon be required to have a mandatory inspection. In the first year, inspections will be for systems closest to the bay and tributaries. Then for the next two years, the systems increasingly farther from the bay and tributaries will be inspected. Cesspools will no longer be acceptable, even if previously deemed functional.

All Real Estate transactions that have existing septic systems in place will require the seller to produce documentation of recent / current system maintenance and adequacy.

Additionally, buffers along primary and secondary water features (as defined in the regulations) must be established as land is developed. Buffers are NOT required on existing developed lands or lands being used for agriculture.

Once we have full and complete documentation of all of the new regulations, and their implementation dates we can further advise our SCAOR members.

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.

 
Listing of October 17, 2008 through November 18, 2008
Delaware News & Meetings

 
 
THANK YOU . . . from DAR

DAR Members:

I want to thank everyone who attended the DAR Annual Convention this year. The feedback has been positive. If you didn't attend the General Membership meeting during the convention, our new REALTOR^® of The Year is Todd Stonesifer, a Kent County Member with Harrington ERA in Dover.

NAR is having a float in the 2009 Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1 in Pasadena, CA to celebrate their 100^th Anniversary. Click on this link to see what the float will look like.

Have a great week!

Denise L. Tatman, RCE
Executive Vice President
Delaware Association of REALTORS^®
www.delawarerealtor.com

 
 

Congratulations to our elected 2009 Board of Directors! Mark your calendars for the Dec. 9 Installation at Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club
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

 
 
 

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