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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 30, 2009
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Due to SAFEMLS® token rollout, AND the final staff move into their offices, staff response time will be delayed for the next few days. As always, we THANK YOU for your patience, as we are almost finished with all of our growing pains to better serve our members! |
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| The best state's RPAC celebration is even better this year! 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
Don't Miss it!
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. |
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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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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:
- 3 CE Real Estate Concepts (agent/salesperson core)
- 3 CE 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 are required to complete
15 continuing education credits by April 30, 2009.
February Class Schedule:
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TIME |
CLASS |
Monday,
Feb 2
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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,
Feb 3
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1 pm - 4 pm |
Landlord Tenant Code
3 CE hours - approved DREC mandatory course |
Thursday,
Feb 5
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9 am - Noon |
Real Estate Concepts
3 CE hours - approved DREC mandatory course (Agent's Core) |
| 1 pm - 4 pm |
NAR Ethics
3 CE hours - NAR Ethics |
| 5 pm - 8 pm |
Title Search
3 CE hours - approved by DREC |
Thursday,
Feb 19
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9 am - noon |
At Home with Diversity
3 CE hours - approved DREC |
| 1 pm - 4 pm |
Septic Training
3 CE hours - approved by DREC |
Friday,
Feb 20
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9 am - Noon |
Statutory Agency
3 CE hours - approved DREC mandatory course (Legislative Update) |
| 1 pm - 4 pm |
Home Inspection
3 CE hours - approved by DREC |
Saturday,
Feb 21
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9 am - 4 pm |
Broker's Core
6 CE hours - approved DREC mandatory course for Brokers; elective for Agents |
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SCAOR LOGIN SCREEN TO CHANGE
IN PREPARATION FOR
SAFEMLS® IMPLEMENTATION
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.
Safe MLS tokens are being distributed. You are able to login to InnoVia without a token, until March 2. Click on "Click HERE for Standard login". Don't be locked out of the MLS on March 2, please click here to signup for your token pickup.
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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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 February 3, 2009 through March 5, 2009
Delaware Planning News & Meetings >>
ETHICALLY SPEAKING... Our Duties to Clients and Customers
Case #8-2: Request for Investigation Filed by Board with the State Real Estate Commission
REALTOR® A listed Client B's residential property and sold it to Buyer C, who made a substantial deposit subject only to Buyer C's obtaining a mortgage on terms and conditions not exceeding a specified rate of interest within 60 days.
REALTOR® A assisted Buyer C by introducing him to officials of a lending institution, and after processing of his application for a mortgage, a written mortgage commitment was made by the lending institution which met the terms and conditions of the sales agreement. However, shortly after the mortgage commitment was received by Buyer C, REALTOR® A received a certified, return receipt requested letter from Buyer C, advising that Buyer C had changed his mind and would not go through with the sale. REALTOR® A discussed the matter by phone, but Buyer C said he would rather forfeit his deposit and definitely would not complete the sale, even at the risk of the seller suing for specific performance.
REALTOR® A then advised Client B of Buyer C's refusal to go through with the sale and Client B told ® A that he did not wish to sue Buyer C, but would just accept a portion of the forfeited deposit as specified in the listing agreement between Client B and REALTOR® A.
REALTOR® A then obtained a written release from the sale from Client B and Buyer C, and promised to send Client B a check for the portion of the forfeited deposit due to Client B as specified in the listing agreement. However, REALTOR® A failed to send Client B a check and Client B filed a complaint with the Executive Officer of the Board alleging a violation of Article 8 of the Code of Ethics.
At the hearing, Client B stated that he had no complaint about REALTOR® A's services to him except REALTOR® A's failure to provide Client B with the portion of the forfeited deposit due him, and that after several telephone calls and letters, REALTOR® A had told Client B that he would provide the forfeited monies due Client B "just as soon as he could." Client B said REALTOR® A told him he had some unexpected expenses and therefore Client B would have to wait until REALTOR® A obtained other funds which he expected to receive shortly.
REALTOR® A admitted the facts as related and further admitted that he had not placed the deposit received from Buyer C into an escrow account, but had placed it in his general funds. He said that unexpected expenditures had caused a deficit balance in these funds, and he would pay Client B as soon as he could.
Based on your understanding of the Code of Ethics Article 8, how do you think the Professional Standards Panel ruled?
Find out in next week's At a Glance!
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