8:30 am
Foundation Meeting at SCAOR
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
MLS Orientation
Steve Alexander
Judy Dean
Susan Mills
Sandy Greene
Donna Neithardt
Bill Lucks
by 3-digit extension:
Reception, SentriLock, Website
Memberships, Bus Trips
MLS / IDX
Executive Vice President
Education, Ethics & Events
- - - - - CALL TO ACTION! - - - - -
STOP DE 5% RENTALS TAX
| It is imperative that a large group of REALTORS® is present to impress upon YOUR elected officials OUR strong opposition to the proposed 5% excise tax on short term rentals, HB 188 Tourism Bill.
REALTORS® from Sussex need to show up in force on Wednesday, June 17 at Legislative Hall in Dover. Contact DE Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs Director Charlotte Herbert at 302-734-4444 or charlotte@derealtor.com for the exact time to meet. HB 188 Tourism Bill Synopsis - This Act expands the scope of Delaware's public accommodations lodging tax to include temporary and seasonal rentals for less than 5 months. It also provides for a reduction in the amount of the lodging tax imposed to take into consideration any existing tax imposed by a county or municipality as of the effective date of the Act's provisions. Finally, the act requires owners of rental unit to annually obtain a Rental Unit License from the Department of Finance at a cost of $50.00. |
What are the Financial Numbers?
Where are they going?
What do they mean to the real estate market and me?
SCAOR is hosting a special guest, National Economist Ken Fears. Hear a respected authority on the numbers, and gain an opportunity to ask questions. This event will be held at SCAOR's office on Wednesday, June 17 at 1:00 pm.
Ken Fears is an Economist and Manager of Regional Economics for the Research Division of the National Association of REALTORS®.
FREE Member Benefit ~ Don't Miss Out >>
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| Congratulations SCAOR Honorees!!
Over 100 REALTORS® attended the 2009 REALTOR® of the Year Awards luncheon. Held onsite in the new SCAOR Professional Complex, and catered by Nage, REALTORS® celebrated a gradual upturn in the market while recognizing the best of the best.
And a special thanks to our
platinum sponsor, Cheryl Myers of AmeriSpec. |
A Message from Sussex County Government . . .
The nightmare of foreclosure has hit tens of thousands of Americans, including some right here in Sussex County. A new program, though, aims to help some individuals realize their American dream.
The Delaware Housing Authority has allocated to Sussex County $2 million in federal funding for its Neighborhood Stabilization Program, created under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. The program's mission is to stabilize communities that have suffered from foreclosures and abandonment by offering low- and moderate-income buyers the chance to purchase homes left vacant.
Click here for entire news release >>
Click here for PDF of news release >>
Women's Council of REALTORS®
Lunch 'n Learn
Next Thursday, June 18
11:30 - 2:00 p.m.
at Big Fish Grill, Rehoboth. Only $20.00
| MLS dues will be due July 1
Budget ahead in this economy, and be prepared! |
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Rick Allamong, a former MLS Committee chairman, will instruct attendees on how to utilize the MLS to its maximum potential. The class will be held on
Friday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to Noon.
This event is a FREE member benefit from SCAOR.
Helping to Meet the Needs of Our Community.
Statewide there are over 10,500 families in need of food.
The Sussex County Association of REALTORS® want to help the citizens in need here in Sussex County to meet the minimum needs of a healthy meal for their families.
We are aware that a number of Brokerages are holding their own office campaigns to collect food goods and we applaud their efforts. However, we would like to have EVERY member participate in this "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" project.
To assist in this effort, SCAOR Board of Directors, the Education Committee and SCAOR Community Service Foundation have developed a plan to help us meet our goal to help as many families as we can here in Sussex County.
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What this means is that when you attend any Board function; C.E. classes, Committee meetings, or stopping by the Board Office for any reason we ask that you bring a can of food or donate $1 - all of which will go to our Local Food Banks.
In addition, for the benefit of our Food Banks, there will be a "Fee" of $5 for any cell phone ringing during any of the functions being attended.
One Can or One Dollar is a small contribution to make for those less fortunate and in dire need.
All monies and or food will be distributed here in Sussex County. Some of the organizations who benefit from this effort are:
Crisis House
Casa San Francisco
Cape Henlopen Food Basket
| NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR 2010 LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
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The Association's Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Leadership team. As a potential Board of Director member, your responsibility to SCAOR would be to help move the Association in a positive forward direction and have a genuine concern for the members. With the rapid changes that are occurring in the real estate industry, as well as with DAR and the National Association of REALTORS®, a leadership position is a very important job. As a volunteer, we try to keep the meetings to a minimum. Your attendance is requested at all Board of Director meetings, Broker meetings, and any social events put on by the Association. You may also be asked to help lobby at legislative hall in Dover if an important bill needs support. If you are interested in applying for any of the positions listed below, please complete the online nomination form or the attached PDF nomination form and return it to SCAOR. It is important that you supply the Committee with as much information about yourself as possible. The Nominating Committee will review, in detail, all applications received, and its recommendation to the Board of Directors for a Slate of Officers will be based on the information you provide. Apply here. . . Deadline is July 6th!
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Tuesday, August 18
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at SCAOR
SCAOR is hosting a luncheon and meeting just for you...
We'll cover recent changes to the MLS, SafeMLS Token Overview, SentriLock Update, New SCAOR Website, NAR's Online Certification Course for Real Estate Professional Assistants (REPA) . . . just to name a few.
This is your chance to get YOUR questions answered, and get the information you need to help your office run smoothly.
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Friday, July 10, 2009 7 - 10 pm Complimentary Wine & Hors D'oeuvres Reception Silent & Live Auction, Cash Bar Available 100% of money raised goes to Georgetown Boys & Girls Club! Reception sponsored by Tavern on the Circle $25 per person / $125 table of 6 Call (302) 856-4903 or The Brick at 855-5800 for tickets. |
FHA-approved lenders received the go-ahead to develop bridge-loan products that enable first-time buyers to use the benefits of the federal tax credit upfront, according to eagerly awaited guidance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on so-called home buyer tax credit loans that was released today.
Under the guidance, FHA-approved lenders can develop bridge loans that home buyers can use to help cover their closing costs, buy down their interest rate, or put down more than the minimum 3.5 percent.
Click here to read the full article >>
Delaware Attorney General's Mortgage Fraud Task Force, in conjunction with the Delaware State Housing Authority Office of the State Bank Commissioner, are inviting all Delaware homeowners to a free Housing Workshop taking place at the following times and locations statewide on June 26 and 27, 2009:
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| Sussex County 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. St. John's United Methodist Church 239 N. Conwell St., Seaford |
Kent County 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon Modern Maturity Center 1121 Forrest Ave, Dover |
New Castle County 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. New Castle County Government Center, Gilliam Building 77 Read's Way, New Castle |
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Talk with
- Mortgage lenders and servicers on-site - bring your loan information and budget
- Certified housing counselors
- Representatives from the Attorney General's Office and other agencies
- Government programs for homeowners
- Foreclosures and foreclosure scams
Walk-ins are welcomed and encouraged. For more information, visit the Attorney General's Foreclosure website.
The questions you wouldn't think to ask but need to know.
FREE Septic Update from SCAOR, Gerry Desmond of Clean Delaware and BOD members Judy Dean and Sandy Greene.
The market is heating up and you need to know and understand the newly enacted Septic regulations! SCAOR offers this free event to REALTORS® to update their knowledge of all the new regulations and how they will impact buyers and sellers. This non-credit course is the place to come to learn all about it.
RSVP at www.scaorstore.com Events!
As a REALTORS® Federal Credit Union member, you have access to a diverse portfolio of products and services. Their cooperative approach to financial services allows them to provide you with great rates and low fees. As a REALTORS® Federal Credit Union member you will also have access to in-depth financial education resources and money management solutions.
You can become a member of REALTORS® Federal Credit Union as early as your first day of membership or relevant affiliation with the National Association of REALTORS® or any time afterward. Once you are eligible and have submitted a membership application, your purchase of a $100 share gives you full membership access to all of the products and services REALTORS® FCU has to offer.
For more information or to apply, click here.
SCIF usually refers to Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), a high-value property due to the fact that a SCIF is required for government contractors to accomplish most of their work. Some companies renovate a portion of their building to be a SCIF, where their Department of Defense, Homeland Security, NSA and other secure government work must be accomplished. The larger government contractors usually require their entire office building to meet SCIF requirements.
A new Delaware program, Secure Contractor Incentive Financing (SCIF) offers 0% financing to fit out secure space, to reduce costs to facility owners/developers and attract more government contractors to our wonderful state. Details >>
Tuesday, June 23 - Wednesday, June 24
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
at the DAR Association Office
Will provide 15 CE credits
This module will cover topics such as the NAR Code of Ethics, Arbitration & Mediation, Diversity, Fair Housing Enforcement, and identifying potential environmental hazards.
There are no substitutes for this class - sign up soon >>
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You may be the world's best real estate salesperson, but no one will know it if you neglect personal marketing. Take the quiz to see if you know how to get the word out about your services. |
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Order Now to See & Hear the Story & Songs of
Frankie Valli
& The Four Seasons ~ Only 22 tickets left!
Hurry - Tickets only $150 until June 30 or sell out, whichever comes first.
This includes bus trip to New York City, snacks, and orchestra seats.
Case #17-8: Attempted Use of Corporate Veil to Avoid Obligation to Arbitrate
REALTORS® A and B, principals in different firms, were both members of the same Board. A disagreement arose between them concerning entitlement to a commission in a real estate transaction. After initial efforts to resolve the dispute proved fruitless, REALTOR® A filed a request for arbitration with the Board which was reviewed by the Grievance Committee which concluded that an arbitrable issue existed. Instead of agreeing to arbitration through the Board, REALTOR® B filed a lawsuit against REALTOR® A. Receiving notice of the suit, REALTOR® A filed a charge with the Board alleging REALTOR® B had violated Article 17 of the Code of Ethics.
REALTOR® B, in his presentation to the Board of Directors indicated that, in his opinion, he was not subject to any ethics charge, since it was his corporation, and not REALTOR® B individually, that had filed suit against the corporation of REALTOR® A, not against REALTOR® A himself.
REALTOR® A told the Board of Directors that immediately upon occurrence of the dispute, he had suggested to REALTOR® B that the matter be arbitrated by the Board, and REALTOR® B said he would think about it. REALTOR® A then proceeded to file his request for arbitration with the Board. However, REALTOR® B did not respond to the arbitration notice and, shortly thereafter, REALTOR® A received notice of the suit filed by REALTOR® B's corporation against the corporation of REALTOR® A. He said he then called REALTOR® B and again discussed the obligation of Article 17 with him. However, REALTOR® B advised him that his corporation was not subject to the requirements of the Code and stated his intent to pursue the litigation.
REALTOR® B acknowledged that the facts as related by REALTOR® A were correct and that his corporation had filed suit upon the advice of the corporation's legal counsel. REALTOR® B said that membership in a Board of REALTORS® is individual and that personal responsibility disappears when a matter of corporate business is involved. He pointed out that he was not the only principal or officer in his corporation and that the decision to file litigation was not made by him alone, but by all of the corporate officers.
Based on your understanding of the Code of Ethics Article 17, how do you think the Professional Standards Panel ruled?
Find out in next week's At a Glance!
Full Listing of June 15, 2009 through July 16, 2009
Delaware Planning News & Meetings >>
Tuesday, August 25
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
at SCAOR
Also provides 6 CE credits
$165 includes CRS course, books and lunch
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) training will give you in-depth knowledge about business planning, listing presentations, negotiating and closing smoother transactions, working in the buyers' and sellers' best interest and building a referral business.
There is so much to gain! - sign up soon >>
A Real Estate Pre-licensing course is being offered by SCAOR August 25 - November 19, 2009 (Tuesday and Thursday evenings). Cost is $700 which includes textbooks. Law only portion is $250.
To register, complete the attached flyer and return to tracylee@scaor.com or fax to TracyLee at 302-855-2319.
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| 1 | Last Day to Pay MLS Dues | ||
| 3 | July 4th Holiday - SCAOR and DAR Offices Closed | ||
| 6 | Board of Director Nominations Due Apply Here! | ||
| 9 | Affiliate Meeting | 9 am | |
| 10 | Working in Concert for Kids | 7 - 10 pm | |
| 14 | GRI 401: Becoming Techno Savvy - Designation Class at DAR | 8 am - 5 pm | |
| 16 | Board of Directors Meeting | ||
| Government Affairs Meeting | 3 pm | ||
| 21 | New Member Orientation at SCAOR | 9 am - 4 pm | |
| County Council Lunch Tentative Date | 3 pm | ||
| 22 | DAR Board of Directors Meeting at Dover Downs | 10:30 am - 12 noon | |
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| 13 | Affiliate Meet and Greet | ||
| 18 | SCAOR Administrators Luncheon | 11 am - 1 pm | |
| 20 | Government Affairs Meeting | 3 pm | |
| 24-25 | NAR Leadership Summit | ||
| 25 | CRS 111: Short Sales and Foreclosures - Designation Class at SCAOR | 9 am - 4:30 pm | |
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