CRS 111: SHORT SALES AND FORECLOSURES
6 CE Designation Class at SCAOR Tomorrow
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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.
Last Chance - sign up today >>

 

Less than 3 weeks till the end-of-summer splash at Jungle Jim's -- pizza, margaritas, water slides, the lazy river, putt-putt, the steel drum band -- and quacking rights for the next year! It's time to join the race and show your support for RPAC in the most fun way. . . Sergovic Carmean, Prosperity Mortgage and RE/MAX Realty Group Rehoboth are already in the flock. Don't be the lame duck.  Buy your duckies here  for our family-friendly end of summer splash . . . all to support our industry and homeownership. $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 100% participation OR registering 10 or more office REALTORS®

Join us at Jungle Jim's ~ Just click here!

 
 

September - November 2009 CEU Class Savings Primary REALTOR® members! Meet your CEU requirements, register for quick-selling classes like Title Search and the Brokers Core, take a NEW Green or Sales offering . . . all with a $5 per class discount, only for September - November 2009 classes. $5 discount per class, Fall only! Register online at www.scaorstore.com Classes! Thursday, Sept 17 Title Search - SOLD OUT! 3 CE course 5 - 8 pm Monday, Sept 21 Rental Agents I 3 CE course 9 am - 12 noon Broker's Core 3 CE course, MANDATORY for Brokers 9 am - 4 pm Rental Agents II 3 CE course 1 - 4 pm Tuesday, Sept 22 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

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.

 
 

BRAD RIEDLE Highly motivated and success oriented, Brad has built his outstanding reputation on commitment, integrity and professionalism. He has received numerous awards for outstanding leadership, sales achievement and community service. Brad was born and raised in Massachusetts. After graduating from Eastern Michigan University in 1970, Brad was employed as a Maryland Parole and Probation Officer in Baltimore City, before finding his niche in real estate. Licensed in 1987, management and leadership have played an intricate role. He holds the following professional designations: Graduate of the REALTORS® Institute (GRI), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Leadership Training Graduate (LTG), Referral and Relocation Specialist (RRC), and Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR). These designations are the highest awarded by the National Association of REALTORS® and fewer than 1% of all REALTORS® have all of these designations. In 2000, the Greater Baltimore Board of REALTORS® chose Brad as their Distinguished Sales Associate of the Year. In December 2008, Brad received his Associate Broker's license from the Delaware Real Estate Commission. Since November 2002, Brad has made Rehoboth Beach home, after residing here in the early 1970's before moving to Baltimore, MD.

Help!! The Board is very low on Lockboxes. Please return all unused lockboxes as soon as possible.

 

Member Benefits at No Cost to You!

Real Estate Team Trivia Tuesday, September 8 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. The Rookie Committee presents Team Trivia! But it's not just for Rookies ~ All are invited. Meet, Greet and have fun! Bring your own team of four or we'll create teams at the door! Prizes and fun for everyone! Complimentary Food, Beer & Wine! No Charge for this event! Click here or email Gail to RSVP. Click here for flyer >> Our August 28 "MAXIMIZE THE MLS!" is Sold Out But we added one on November 5 ~ Register here >> 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.

 
 

Listing Quiz If listing is the key to real estate success, you better be good at it. Find out how you stack up. Click here to take the quiz >>

 
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 >>

 
 
 

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 >>

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.

DAR has announced its slate of officers for 2010 that was approved at the July 22^nd 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		Director-at-Large	Joseph Poole - NCCBOR
President-Elect	Bill Lucks - SCAOR		NAR Director (2010-11)	Dick Brogan - KCAR
Vice President	Todd Stonesifer - KCAR		Past President (automatic)	Lauren Alberti - SCAOR
Treasurer	Geri Parisi - NCCBOR

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 15 - Click here to sign up today.

Please read the REALTORS^® Code of Ethics Article 4. Based upon your understanding, how do you think the Hearing Panel ruled in last week's Case Study? Below is the Hearing Panel's decision.

Case #4-2: Indirect Interest in Buyer

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.

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 5^th. 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.

 
 

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
N O V E M B E R
4	Legislative Update - 3 CE course, MANDATORY for Agents	9 am - noon
	Real Estate Concepts - 3 CE course, MANDATORY for Agents	1 - 4 pm
5	PR Committee Meeting	9:30 - 10:30 am
6	Intro to Commercial Real Estate - 3 CE course	9 am - noon
	Intro to Office Leasing - 3 CE course	1 - 4 pm
9	Septic Training - 3 CE course	9 am - noon
	At Home with Diversity - 3 CE course	1 - 4 pm
	Staging: Helping Sellers Achieve Maximum Sales Price (A Marketing Tool) - 3 CE course	6 - 9 pm
10	MLS Committee Meeting	9 - 11 am
12	Title Search - 3 CE course	5 - 8 pm
	MLS Orientation	9 - 12 noon
13 - 16	2009 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in San Diego, California
17	New Member Orientation	9 am - 4 pm
19	Board of Directors Meeting	9 am - 12 noon
26 - 27	Thanksgiving Holiday - SCAOR and DAR offices closed

One Can or One Dollar     Please remember to donate One Can of food or $1 to our Local Food Banks anytime you attend an event or stop by the SCAOR office.