T W O F R E E S E S S I O N S
Tuesday, February 24 at the SCAOR Office |
4 - 5:30 pm ~ FEMA Flood Information Session
Learn about new flood maps, zones, legislation and more from Instructor Melissa Anderson. Educate yourself to help your buyers understand this important issue. |
6:00 pm ~ New Condo / HOA Law
Andy Taylor will offer a FREE non-credit evening on the Common Interest Ownership Act. What do you need to know? |
| Governor Markell signed House Bill 45 on February 4, 2009 which STAYS the enforcement of changes to the Condo Law, only until July 1, 2009. www.delawarerealtor.com >> |
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Both sessions are a REALTOR® outreach to educate HOA representatives as well as our members on these important changes. Please feel free to invite local homeowner association members to attend. It's better working together - help spread the word. Seating is limited to 50 REALTORS® maximum for each session, so sign up and reserve your seat today!
The session is free, but registration is required.
RSVP for BOTH Free Seminars Using This Form >>
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SCAOR LOGIN SCREEN CHANGES
IN PREPARATION FOR
MARCH 2nd 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 you receive your SAFEMLS® token. For the 1300 plus who have received your token, you can use the SAFEMLS® login box to the right.
You are only able to login to InnoVia without a token, now 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 on the February 28th Make-up Day.
W H A T ?
SAFEMLS® Security System
W H E N ?
SCAOR delivered the SAFEMLS® security solution to most MLS members on 1/29 - 1/30/09. Make-up sessions are on 2/28/09.
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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HELLO WORLD!
. . . and Congratulations From SCAOR
Tiffany Carver-O'Malley gave birth to a little girl, Madilynne Rose O'Malley on Saturday evening. Although the baby is 6 weeks premature, she weighed in at 5 lbs. 14 oz. Tiffany has been released from Kent General in Dover and the baby may be released this week. Congratulations Tiffany and family!
Sussex County Association of REALTORS® presents the 3 day Green Designation course. Earn this valuable NAR designation and watch your earnings increase.
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Green Designation is the definition of green professionalism, excellence, and leadership for today's real estate practitioners. Specifically designed to address the educational needs of practitioners in residential, commercial, and property management markets, this training program is a true cross-over designation and the only green designation recognized by NAR.
Click here for more information and to register >>
The Affiliates held their first Meet and Greet for 2009 last evening at the SCAOR Facility. Attendees enjoyed a "search and find" race as well as discussing current real estate topics. The Affiliates are sponsoring a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on Thursday, March 5 and several other programs this year. Reverse Mortgage and Lending Today are two future topics for their meetings.
Contact Crystal (crystal@scaor.com) at the SCAOR office to learn more about the Affiliate programs.
MLS: NAR VIRTUAL OFFICE WEBSITE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
By now, you have heard about part 1 of the VOW requirement: Seller Opt Out Forms. We will be sending information to each Participant and have an explanation available to help you explain the form to your client.
Part II is for Participants only. Each Participant (Broker of Record) will need to review the definition of "Participant" to determine if they are in fact able to offer and accept compensation. If not, the Participant would no longer qualify to MLS membership after May 27, 2009. Consequently, if the Participant is going to offer and accept compensation they do not need to take any action.
Friday, March 6 @
The Atlantic Sands, Rehoboth Boardwalk |
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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
ONLY 25 CLASS SEATS LEFT - PLEASE REGISTER SOON!
For the Food, Auction & Fun (no CE class) - $25 Contribution
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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Meet your Delaware license renewal requirements now. Don't sweat it out by waiting.
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.
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Full Listing of February 17, 2009 through March 17, 2009
Delaware Planning News & Meetings >>
February meetings include a Preliminary Land Use Service (PLUS) Meeting on February 25th, a special Sussex County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on February 18th, public meetings about smart Delaware land usage and development, and more. Be informed and involved - it makes a difference.
ETHICALLY SPEAKING... Our Duties to Clients and Customers
In every second issue of At a Glance, we give you a Case Study where you get to be the judge, then see for yourself the next week how the Professional Standards panel ruled. We are now at Code of Ethics Article 9, and there is no Case study available from NAR on this one; however, it's well worth a review! Basically, we are bound by the Code of Ethics to maintain documentation such that it is current and in clear language. Maintaining current documentation not only makes business sense and helps the homebuyers and home sellers -- all REALTORS® are required to do so.
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Article 9
REALTORS®, for the protection of all parties, shall assure whenever possible that all agreements related to real estate transactions including, but not limited to, listing and representation agreements, purchase contracts, and leases are in writing in clear and understandable language expressing the specific terms, conditions, obligations and commitments of the parties. A copy of each agreement shall be furnished to each party to such agreements upon their signing or initialing. (Amended 1/04)
For the protection of all parties, REALTORS® shall use reasonable care to ensure that documents pertaining to the purchase, sale, or lease of real estate are kept current through the use of written extensions or amendments. (Amended 1/93)
When assisting or enabling a client or customer in establishing a contractual relationship (e.g., listing and representation agreements, purchase agreements, leases, etc.) electronically, REALTORS® shall make reasonable efforts to explain the nature and disclose the specific terms of the contractual relationship being established prior to it being agreed to by a contracting party. (Adopted 1/07)
Coastal Association of REALTORS
® is hosting a full-day
Professional Development day at the Clarion Resort north of Ocean City on Thursday, April 16.
Cost is $50 and includes
Use Your Head. . . For a Change! (9 am - 12 noon) and
Friendly Persuasion - Effective Negotiating Strategies (1 - 4 pm).
Questions? Call Coastal at (410) 641-4401.
Registration? Fax Registration Form to Coastal at (410) 641-2995.
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SCAOR Offices will be closed this Monday, February 16th
in observance of President's Day.
We wish you a happy and safe holiday weekend. |
