3 pm
Government Affairs Meeting
NAR Leadership Summit
Steve Alexander
Judy Dean
Susan Mills
Sandy Greene
Donna Neithardt
Bill Lucks
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Reception, SentriLock, Website
Memberships, Bus Trips
MLS / IDX
Executive Vice President
Education, Ethics & Events
6 CE Designation Class Next Tuesday!
Tuesday, August 25
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at SCAOR
$165 includes 6 CE, CRS course, books and lunch
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) training gives you in-depth knowledge, and the designation will recognize your professional accomplishments in both experience and education.
Only 12 seats left - sign up today >>
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Will they beak them to the finish and get quacking rights for the next year? Sergovic Carmean is already in the flock, along with Prosperity Mortgage. Now is the time for office ducks to feather their nest, getting ready to race . . .
Don't be the lame duck. Buy your duckies now for our family-friendly
$20 for adult ducks
$10 kid ducks, ages 3 - 17; 2 and under, FREE
(all youth must be accompanied by adult) Family Quack Pack: $50 = 2 adults + 2 kids
Additional adults $15/duck; Additional kids $10/duck (All must register at the same time.) $100 Office ducks, or earn an office duck through
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September - November 2009 CEU Class Savings
Primary REALTOR® members!
$5 discount per class, Fall only! |
| 2010 PROPOSED SLATE OF OFFICERS | ||
| The Board of Directors of the Sussex County Association of REALTORS® has approved the following slate of officers for the year 2010: | ||
| OFFICERS | ||
| President | Judy Dean | Long & Foster, Rehoboth |
| President-Elect | Sandy Greene | ResortQuest, Bethany |
| 1st Vice President | Trina Joyner | Home Team Realty, Seaford |
| 2nd Vice President | Sharon Palmer | Coldwell Banker Resort Realty, Rehoboth |
| DIRECTORS | ||
| One year | Sue Bramhall | Callaway, Farnell & Moore, Seaford |
| Three Year | Nora Martin | Remax Realty, Rehoboth |
| Three Year | Brad Riedle | Remax Realty, Rehoboth |
| NON-BALLOT POSITIONS | ||
| Past President | Steve Alexander | ResortQuest, Bethany |
| Treasurer | Donna Neithardt | Home Team Realty, Seaford |
| Director-two years | Bruce Plummer | Coldwell Banker Resort Realty, Rehoboth |
| Director-two years | Andrew Ratner | Prudential Gallo, Rehoboth |
This is only an approved proposed slate of Officers - not the elected leadership for the upcoming year. Individual ballots will be sent out electronically in September.
According to our By-Laws, under Article XI, Section 4, Election of Officers and Directors, it states:
If anyone has any questions, please call the board office at 855-2300.
| SHARON PALMER
Education
Experience September 1987 - Present: Coldwell Banker Resort Realty, Vice President & Manager of Rental OperationsSharon manages 10 rental agents and handles the daily operations of the office. She is also responsible for hiring and training staff.
Professional You may contact Sharon at (302) 227-5000. |
| Help!! The Board is very low on Lockboxes. Please return all unused lockboxes as soon as possible. |
| Member Benefits at No Cost to You! |
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Registration is now closed. Thanks for the wonderful response. 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) . . . and enjoy lunch.
Our August 28 "MAXIMIZE THE MLS!" is Sold Out 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 Thursday, November 5 from 10 a.m. to Noon. |
 Sussex County Finance Director Susan Webb |
 Delaware State Economic Director Al Levin |
 Georgetown Chamber President Lit Dryden & Al Levin |
Sussex County Finance Director Susan Webb spoke to the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce and guests on Wednesday, August 5th. Hosted by the Chamber at the SCAOR facility, Ms. Webb was followed by Al Levin, State Economic Director. Georgetown Chamber President Lit Dryden introduced Mr. Levin. Over 90 members and guests listened to the state of the county and state of the state information provided by both speakers.
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6 Best Practices for Online Leads A well thought-out strategy for responding to e-mails is central to your success with today's Web-savvy buyers and sellers. Here are six general rules that will help you accomplish that goal >> |
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Over the past year, the Delaware Real Estate Commission (DREC) has been working on re-writing the licensing act. DREC made a full presentation of recommended changes at their July 9 meeting. Many of the recommended changes are based on Sunset Committee recommendations to clean up the statute as well as to clarify provisions and make the act consist with practices today and to best protect the public interest.
Some of the major changes include:
- clarifying what Property Management Services are covered under the statute
- having three licenses: Salesperson, Associate Broker and Broker, clearly identifying Broker to mean the managing Broker
- raising penalties to $5,000 per violation
- requiring a minimum of three years experience to be the designated on-site supervisor for Brokers with multiple offices
- clarifying when a licensee may prepare a Comparative Market Analysis
- eliminating the nonresident license in favor of clarifying reciprocal licenses
- requiring an office permit for the main office as well as additional offices
- providing biennial renewal of all offices and the associated fees
- adding Presumed Statutory Agency and Presumed Dual Agency for 1-4 family residential properties which establishes that Agency relationships would be assumed and not predicated by the signing of a CIS. The CIS would need to be signed prior to entering into a Listing Agreement or Agreement of Sale. The CIS would be signed earlier if a different agency relationship was being established.
Above is just a summary of the highlights. The Delaware Real Estate Commission has completed their intensive review of the law for Delaware real estate, and released their proposed changes at www.dpr.delaware.gov.
A time-line for public comments will be produced and then the final recommendation will be included in legislation expected to be introduced in the next session of the Delaware General Assembly.
To review a current draft of the revised Real Estate license law, click here.
You may send your responses to SCAOR or directly to the Real Estate Commission (gayle.melvin@state.de.us). This is not the usual mid-summer novel, but it is important!
Final Gavel Report from the 1st Session of the 145th General Assembly >>
Full Listing of Delaware Planning News & Meetings >>
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| RECORDING FEES INCREASED SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 The state surcharge on each document or paper recorded or filed in all County Recorder of Deeds Offices has increased from $6.00 to $30.00. For more details >> DSHA: FORECLOSURE MITIGATION INITIATIVE The Delaware State Housing Authority has a team approach to provide tools to prevent foreclosures and help those restoring foreclosed homes. Information is available at www.deforeclosurehelp.org. |
HUD: $8,000 TAX CREDIT CAN BE USED ON CLOSING COSTS 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. Click here for full details >> $2 MILLION AVAILABLE TO HELP BUY OR RESTORE FORECLOSED HOMES Major components of the Neighborhood Stabilization Plan include County rehab, homebuyer zero-interest loans and SCAOR Association and REALTOR® involvement. Entire news release >> PDF of news release >> |
AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE SOLUTIONS Know the incentives available for First-Time Homebuyers, Second Mortgage Assistance and Live Near Your Work. These programs provide homebuyers with financial assistance to cover down payment and closing costs. Learn more >> |
DAR has announced its slate of officers for 2010 that was approved at the July 22nd board meeting.
Voting will be held at the General Membership Meeting during the 2009 Convention in October.
The 2010 slate of officers are:
| President (automatic) |
Kevin Hensley - NCCBOR |
| President-Elect | Bill Lucks - SCAOR |
| Vice President | Todd Stonesifer - KCAR |
| Treasurer | Geri Parisi - NCCBOR |
| Director-at-Large | Joseph Poole - NCCBOR |
| NAR Director (2010-11) |
Dick Brogan - KCAR |
| Past President (automatic) |
Lauren Alberti - SCAOR |
The Delaware Real Estate Commission will hold their Annual Seminar
Thursday, September 10, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
at the PolyTech Adult Education Conference Center
823 Walnut Shade Road in Woodside, DE 19901.
Cost is $20 ~ Registration deadline September 3
REGISTER THROUGH DREC WITH ATTACHED FLYER >>
For questions, call DREC at (302) 744-4500.
Held at Wild Quail Golf & Country Club
Shotgun Start 10:00 a.m.
Lunch Provided
Watch your inbox for more details
Have you signed up for the 2009 DAR Convention?
RACE TO THE FUTURE comes to Dover Downs October 14 & 15.
$125 Early Bird Rate ends September 1 - Click here to sign up today.
Below is a case interpretation related to Article 4. Please read the complaint and make a judgment on how the Professional Standards Panel should rule. The Hearing Panel's decision will be published in next week's newsletter.
Case #4-2: Indirect Interest in Buyer
REALTOR® A had taken two offers to buy a commercial property listed with him to the owner, Client B. Both offers had been considerably below the listed price, and at REALTOR® A's advice, Client B had rejected both. REALTOR® C came to REALTOR® A seeking a cooperative arrangement on REALTOR® A's listing, which was agreeable to REALTOR® A. REALTOR® C brought a contract to REALTOR® A from a prospective buyer, a bank, offering more than the previous proposals, but still 10 percent less than the list price. REALTOR® A took the offer to Client B and again advised him not to accept an offer less than the full listed price. Again, the client acted on REALTOR® A's advice. The bank revised its offer, proposing to pay the listed price. This offer was accepted by Client B, the owner.
About a month after the closing, the Board of REALTORS® received a letter from a director of the bank that had purchased Client B's property, charging REALTOR® A and REALTOR® C with unethical conduct and duplicity which had resulted in the bank's paying an excessive price for the property. The complaint stated that REALTOR® C was a stockholder in the corporation, one of whose officers was a director of the bank; that REALTOR® C, in a transaction that was handled through REALTOR® A, had evidently used his connection with the bank to induce the bank to buy at a price higher than the market; and that neither of the two REALTORS® had disclosed to the other officers of the bank the connection that existed between them and one officer of the bank.
At the hearing, REALTOR® A defended his actions by stating that he knew nothing of any business relationship between REALTOR® C, the cooperating broker and the buyer; that he had acted wholly in accordance with the best interests of his client, the seller. REALTOR® C demonstrated that he had negotiated solely with the president of the bank; that the director of the bank who happened to be an officer of a corporation in which he, REALTOR® C, held stock was at no time contacted during the negotiations; that the matter had never been discussed with that individual.
Based on your understanding of Code of Ethics Article 4, how do you think the Professional Standards Panel ruled?
Find out in next week's At a Glance!
For a limited time NAR members can sign up for the all-new e-PRO® Certification Course at a special price of $299 (a $60 savings)! New e-PRO® registrants will also receive complimentary access to the brand new Web 2.0 and Social Media Course for REALTORS®. Completion of e-PRO® also provides elective hours towards CRS, ABR, CIPS and RSPS.
Visit eProNAR.com to enroll.
The state of Delaware is taking advantage of all business growth opportunities as businesses and personnel throughout the region continue to assess the impact of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). Leading edge defense technology firms associated with operations at Fort Monmouth, N.J. are relocating operations to the region surrounding the Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. Our state line is a few miles away from Aberdeen and Sussex County is an easy, pleasant commute away. Delaware provides an affordable and friendly alternative to relocating families and companies. In collaboration with their many partners, the Delaware Economic Development Office is working to provide opportunities for Delaware companies and small businesses to reach these firms.
On Friday, Oct. 30, DEDO will host the 2009 BRAC and Beyond Business Conference in Wilmington. This conference is designed specifically for Delaware businesses. It will provide the resources and information you need to serve Aberdeen Proving Ground and its contractors. Governor Jack Markell will open the day-long conference. Additional speakers and presenters include top leaders from the U.S. Army Small Business Program and executives from some of the region's largest defense contractors.
Click here for sponsorship details. There are opportunities to be an official sponsor of this noteworthy event for every budget, from $300 to $5,000. If you have any questions, please contact Nikki Boone of DEDO at nikki.boone@state.de.us or (302) 672-6857.
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| 3 | PR Committee Meeting | 9:30 am | |
| Government Affairs Meeting | 3 pm | ||
| 7 | Labor Day - SCAOR and DAR Association Offices Closed | ||
| 8 | MLS Committee Meeting | 9 am | |
| 11 | RPAC Duck Race at Jungle Jim's in Rehoboth Register now for this Family Fun Day! |
5 - 8 pm | |
| 15 | New Member Orientation | ||
| Rental Affairs Committee Meeting | 8 am | ||
| Education Committee Meeting | 11 am | ||
| 17 | Board of Directors Meeting | 9 am | |
| Title Search - 3 CE course | 5 - 8 pm | ||
| MLS Orientation | 5 - 9 pm | ||
| 21 | Rental Agents I - 3 CE course | 9 am - 12 noon | |
| Broker's Core - 6 CE course, MANDATORY for Brokers | 9 am - 4 pm | ||
| Rental Agents II - 3 CE course | 1 - 4 pm | ||
| 22 | Foundation Meeting | 9 am | |
| Short Sales & Foreclosures - 3 CE course | 9 am - 12 noon | ||
| Home Inspection (includes Septic) - 3 CE course | 9 am - 12 noon | ||
| How to Buy Foreclosed Properties - 3 CE course | 1 - 4 pm | ||
| 22-23 | GRI 101: Planning & Developing a Real Estate Business Designation Class at DAR |
8 am - 5 pm | |
| 24 | General Membership Meeting | 8:30 - 11:30 am | |
| O C T O B E R | |||
| 1 | PR Committee Meeting | 9:30 - 10:30 am | |
| 2 | Mock Hearing - 3 CE course | 9 am - noon | |
| Stress Management - 3 CE course | 9 am - noon | ||
| Green Course - 3 CE course | 1 - 4 pm | ||
| 5 | Real Estate Concepts - 3 CE course, MANDATORY for Agents | 9 am - noon | |
| Legislative Update - 3 CE course, MANDATORY for Agents | 1 - 4 pm | ||
| 7 | Staging: Helping Sellers Achieve Maximum Sales Price (A Marketing Tool) - 3 CE course |
6 - 9 pm | |
| 8 | Affiliate Meeting | 9 am | |
| 13 | MLS Committee Meeting | 9 - 11 am | |
| Foundation Meeting | 9 - 10 am | ||
| 14-15 | Delaware Association of REALTORS® 2009 Convention | ||
| 15 | MLS Orientation | 9 am - noon | |
| Government Affairs Meeting | 3 - 5 pm | ||
| Title Search - 3 CE course | 5 - 8 pm | ||
| 21 | DAR Board of Directors Meeting | 1 - 5 pm | |
| 22 | Foundation Event | 4 - 10 pm | |
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