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SCAOR PHONE SYSTEM
(302) 855-2300
You may 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, Ethics & Events
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January 23, 2009
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ARE YOU REGISTERED TO RECEIVE
YOUR SAFEMLS® TOKEN?
SAFEMLS® Token Distribution Days are
NEXT Thursday, January 29th and Friday, January 30th.
SESSIONS ARE FILLING UP!
Please RSVP NOW to guarantee you'll be ready to access the MLS after switchover!
Go to www.thescaorstore.com today to sign up for one of the remaining time slots:
Thursday, January 29th, 5:00 p.m. >>
Friday, January 30th, 2:00 p.m. >>
Friday, January 30th, 3:30 p.m. >>
Friday, January 30th, 5:00 p.m. >>
Friday, January 30th, 6:30 p.m. >>
Friday, January 30th, 8:00 p.m. >>
Token distribution will take place at the SCAOR office. You will need to bring photo ID with you in order to collect your token. After you receive your token, you will be given a short 15 minute training session on how to use it.
NOTE: Clericals who access the MLS
Unable to attend January 29th or January 30th?
There will be one last chance to retrieve your token
before the switchover, a "makeup" day on February 28th.
Saturday, February 28th Makeup Sessions
10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
By March 2nd, if you do not have your SAFEMLS® token, you will not be able to log onto the MLS. You must attend one of these short, convenient token distribution and training sessions to be ready for March 2nd. See the full schedule to select from at www.scaorstore.com >>
During SAFEMLS® training, SCAOR staff will have a slower member response time. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Please call the board office if you have any questions, at (302) 855-2300.
Due to the volume of REALTORS® that will attend each SAFEMLS® token training, please try to carpool to the SCAOR office wherever possible. It is not allowed that someone else pick up a token for you. Each person who accesses the MLS must attend the training and sign that they have picked up their token.
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Be smart! Beat the last-minute rush to find open classes. Meet your Delaware real estate renewal requirements now instead of sweating it out. Register for the classes you need at www.thescaorstore.com
Agents are required to take:
- Real Estate Concepts (agent/salesperson core)
- Legislative Update,
- plus another 9 credit hours.
Brokers are required to take:
- 6 CE Broker Core
- plus another 9 credit hours.
Non-resident licensees in Maryland will need to complete 15 continuing education credits by April 30, 2009.
Meet your required classes this week:
| DATE |
TIME |
CLASS |
Saturday,
January 24
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9 am - Noon |
Real Estate Concepts
3 CE hours - approved DREC mandatory course (Agent's Core) |
| 1 pm - 4 pm |
Legislative Update
3 CE hours - approved DREC mandatory course (Legislative Update) |
Tuesday,
January 27
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9 am - Noon |
NAR Ethics
3 CE hours |
| 1 pm - 4 pm |
Statutory Agency
3 CE hours - approved DREC mandatory course (Legislative Update) |
Wednesday,
January 28
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9 am - 4 pm |
Broker's Core
6 CE hours - approved DREC mandatory course |
Click here for February classes.
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| The best state's RPAC celebration just got better! Register now for a hors d'oeuvres and cash bar event from 4 - 6 pm, featuring a Chinese Auction and of course, the JUMP. You can join us earlier in the day, 1- 4 pm, for a 3 CEU Legislative Update class on the new Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (DUCIOA), for only $10 more!
For class, Food, Auction & all the fun - $35 Contribution
For just the Food, Auction & fun (no CE class) - $25 Contribution
Friday, March 6 @ The Atlantic Sands, Rehoboth Boardwalk
Register Today at www.delawarerealtor.com >>
Important Contribution Information: Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS® or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 70% of each contribution is used by your state PAC to support state and local political candidates. Until your state PAC reaches its RPAC goal 30% is sent to the National RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.c.441a; after the state PAC reaches its RPAC goal it may elect to retain your entire contribution for use in supporting state and local candidates. |
FINAL MOVE
SCAOR offices will be moving back to their offices shortly.
We ask for your patience as our computers may be down for a day or so. This will be the final move as we complete our "growing pains" with our construction.
Access the book online immediately!
At home or at work, downloading the book all at once or by sections,
in a streamlined PDF printable / viewable format, getting your book is now so convenient!
Click here to purchase your copy and access the PDF link now!
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SCAOR LOGIN SCREEN TO CHANGE
IN PREPARATION FOR
SAFEMLS® IMPLEMENTATION
On 1/29/09, SCAOR members logging in to Innovia will notice an updated login screen as shown below.
You can continue to login with your current User ID and Password in the left login box until your receive your SAFEMLS® token. Once you receive your token, you will use the SAFEMLS® login box to the right.
W H A T ?
SAFEMLS® Security System
W H E N ?
From 1/29/09, 1/30/09 and 2/28/09, SCAOR will deliver the SAFEMLS® security solution to all MLS members.
W H E R E ?
Distribution Sessions will be held at the SCAOR Office. 23407 Park Avenue, Georgetown, DE 19947. Please go to www.thescaorstore.com and click on "Events" to see the distribution schedule and sign up for the remaining available time slots.
H O W ?
Identify your assigned session on the schedule. Attend a brief informative training session to receive a SAFEMLS® token. You will also receive a user guide, which outlines the self-registration process, how to use the SAFEMLS® token, what to do in the event of a lost or broken token, and warranty and support options. BE SURE TO BRING PHOTO IDENTIFICATION TO THE SESSION.
W H Y ?
SCAOR identified the need to implement a security initiative designed to provide optimum protection for valuable MLS and consumer data. Our reliance on usernames and passwords as the sole form of user authentication is no longer an option. Members share their login information with technology vendors, friends and family, and even the consumer. SAFEMLS® tokens provide the necessary security to protect the MLS data and the consumers personal financial information, while still offering the flexibility and convenience for the truly mobile MLS member.
SAFEMLS® tokens generate one-time passwords with the simple touch of a button. Once a password is used, it can not be used to log in again thus significantly reducing the risk of shared passwords. SCAOR is confident that the SAFEMLS® solution is an important step to protecting the valuable data and information that is vital to our MLS members.
After March 2nd, 2009, all SCAOR members will be required to use a SAFEMLS® authenticator to obtain passwords for access to the MLS system.
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Did you know?
- DREC has revised the property disclosure forms. There are two disclosures, one for use with resale properties and one for use with new construction. Sellers must update the forms as required during the listing period.
- Most recent complaints and investigations against licensees were for unprofessional conduct.
- You can visit a Commission meeting.
Be in the know. Read the news >>
BATTERIES, HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?
Have you bought a battery locally to replace a SentriLock battery? If so, please email gail@scaor.com and let her know where you purchased it, and how much it cost.
Full Listing of January 27, 2009 through February 26, 2009
Delaware Planning News & Meetings >>
Read this morning's Government Affairs Update from Delaware Association of REALTORS®.
ETHICALLY SPEAKING... Our Duties to Clients and Customers
How do you think the Professional Standards Panel ruled in last week's Case Study? Below is the Hearing Panel's decision.
Code of Ethics Case Study #7-1:
Acceptance of Compensation from Buyer and Seller
A Hearing Panel of the Board's Professional Standards Committee, which heard the complaint, concluded that REALTOR ® B had acted in violation of Article 7 of the Code of Ethics. His efforts to represent the buyer and the seller at the same time, and the fact that he intended to be compensated by both parties, should have been fully disclosed to all parties in advance.
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