* * * 2010 DUES * * *

Dues notices will be delivered by email only, on October 1. Renewals are Due by November 1, 2009. Pay your dues ONLINE ONLY - at www.realtor.org. You may pay by check or credit card online. The office will not be accepting payments. All dues payments MUST go through www.realtor.org. You will need your NRDS# to access your bill. This can be found on your REALTOR® magazine label or on your NAR Membership card. If you need assistance with your NRDS# or password contact NAR Info Central at (800) 874-6500. Thank you for your participation!

 
There's plenty of room, but please carpool if you can! Overflow parking is in back of the SCAOR building on the grass. Seating capacity is 140. If member RSVP's exceed 140, the meeting will be moved off site to fully accommodate all members interested in participating.

Online Voting is Now Open!
Exercise Your Right to Vote! Click Here to Vote! . . . and encourage office members to do the same! All primary REALTOR® members of SCAOR in good standing are authorized to vote. Click on the candidates' names below to read their biographies. Online voting for your 2010 Officers and Directors will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5th, 2009.
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	RE/MAX Realty, Rehoboth
Three Year	Brad Riedle	RE/MAX 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

Friday, October 9, 9:00 a.m. - Noon 3 FREE CE's for Legislative Update Instructors are Rick Allamong & Andy Staton. This FREE 3 hour CE course will review proposed DREC statute changes. Click here to register >>

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 released details of their proposed changes of Delaware real estate law at www.dpr.delaware.gov. DREC is currently seeking public input. Please review the proposed changes and attend this free class before DREC makes final recommendations expected to be included in legislation introduced in the upcoming Delaware General Assembly session. Send your responses to SCAOR or directly to the Real Estate Commission (gayle.melvin@state.de.us).

Fall into Education Savings with SCAOR Make a day of it, and earn all your elective CE's in 1 day at SCAOR. Fall discount applies to primary REALTOR® members, for fall classes only!! On Tuesday, October 6th, learn Basic Flood Insurance, or How to Run your Real Estate Career as a Business. Stay for Legislative Update: DUCIOA on the new laws concerning condo and HOA's, then wrap up your day with an update on all the latest government financing options available to buyers. Already taken a Legislative Update? If instructed by a different instructor, a second Legislative Update would count as an elective, and better prepare you for a changing market. If nine hours is just too much for one day, choose two on October 6th, then take Staging on October 7th and learn how to make a listed property stand out in a cluttered market. We are fast approaching 2010 Delaware license renewals. Brokers must take 6 hours Broker Core and 9 hours of electives. Agents must take 3 hours Real Estate Concepts, 3 hours Legislative Update and 9 hours of electives.
Tuesday, Sept 22	Short Sales & Foreclosures - SOLD OUT! 3 CE course	9 am - noon
	Home Inspection (includes Septic) 3 CE course Learn about new 2009 Septic regulations and other critical inspection issues.	9 am - noon
	How to Buy Foreclosed Properties 3 CE course	1 pm - 4 pm
Friday, October 2	Stress Management 3 CE course	9 am - noon
	Go Green and Earn Green NEW 3 CE COURSE	1 pm - 4 pm
Monday, October 5	Real Estate Concepts 3 CE course, MANDATORY for Agents	9 am - noon
	Legislative Update 3 CE course, MANDATORY for Agents	1 pm - 4 pm
Tuesday, October 6	Running your Real Estate Career as a Business 3 CE course "Clear, Concise and with good illustrations" "Lively & engaging"	9 am - noon
	Basic Flood Insurance Training NEW 3 CE COURSE	9 am - noon
	Legislative Update: DUCIOA (Condo / HOA Law Update) 3 CE course, MANDATORY for Agents	1 pm - 4 pm
	Increase Sales with Government Financing NEW 3 CE COURSE	5 pm - 8 pm
See the full schedule and register online at www.scaorstore.com Classes!

Now is the time to show your thanks for those wonderful instructors you know and appreciate. Is there one instructor you always seek out for continuing education classes? Nominate them for the 2009 Educator of the Year award. Show your appreciation in a public way for all the hard work your instructors do to make your credits as fun and interesting as possible. Nominations due October 30.

The winner will be honored at the 2010 Installation on December 4^th.

Click Here for the Nomination Form >>

SCAOR extends deepest sympathy to Sharon Palmer upon the passing of her mother, Eileen Huey. Funeral services are this Wednesday morning, September 23 at Reformation Lutheran Church in Milford. There is a viewing on Tuesday evening 7 - 9 pm at Berry Short Funeral Homes, 119 NW Front Street, in Milford.

Do YOU Know Any of These? Twitter, Active Rain, Facebook, Plaxo, Blogs, Pod Casts Please Join the Sussex and Delmarva WCR Chapters to Learn!   Date: Tuesday, September 29 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: The Woodlands of Ocean Pines 1135 Ocean Parkway Ocean Pines, MD 21811 Phone: (410) 208-9001 Guest Speaker: Joseph G. Ferrara Lunch: 12 noon - 1 p.m. Program: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Followed By HAPPY HOUR & NETWORKING 4 pm til . . . Also Play Deal or No Deal (50-50) Click here to register >> Click here for flyer >>

 
 

Social Networking — Still Growing! Social networking is not going away anytime soon. In fact, it's still growing! I jumped in and so can you. Get started, become a local expert, and reap the rewards. Click here to learn more >>

 
 

2010 SCAOR COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP

2010 is fast approaching, and it is time to establish committees for the upcoming year. If you are interested in becoming a member of a committee next year, please return the application form, or apply online. See a few of your committee choices below, or the entire list online. We will try to accommodate as many requests as possible; however, some committees are limited in size. Volunteer names will be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval.   H O P (Housing Opportunities Partnership) Committee Purpose: Promote Fair Housing and Diversity awareness to our members, promote community outreach, and develop programs supporting NAR Diversity Initiatives. Goal: All SCAOR members are in compliance with Federal Fair Housing Laws and aware of special diversity initiatives. Meetings: To be determined. Chairperson: Trina Joyner, Home Team   Multiple Listing Service Committee Purpose: To monitor and recommend to the Board of Directors the ongoing services to the general membership as it relates to the computerized services of the real estate market in Sussex County. Goal: Continue to monitor issues that affect the MLS books, online computer service and forms. Meetings: Meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 9:00 am at SCAOR. Chairperson: Sandra Greene, Resort Quest   Volunteers.....the heart and soul of an active Association. Volunteer today >>

Make a Year-round Commitment to Staying Safe

Although observing REALTOR^® Safety Week is a great way to kick off awareness of these issues, we encourage you to continue to build your safety awareness throughout the year. NAR is dedicated to providing the information and materials that REALTORS^® need to learn how to stay safe. NAR has created the following resources for YOU:

• A completely revamped safety Web site at REALTOR.org/Safety.
• Safety videos and webinars. Playback the Safety at Open Houses webinar here >>
• Safety presentations and handouts. Click here to learn tips for safety on the job, on the road and at home.

ACTION ALERT: Extend the $8k Homebuyers Tax Credit
This tax credit expires December 1. Yes, in less than 70 days. Contact your legislators as soon as possible, urging them to expand and extend the tax credit through 2010. It's quick. It's easy. Send your message through the REALTOR^® Action Center today.

Important proposed real estate licensing changes
Read the proposed changes to Delaware real estate law and licensing at www.dpr.delaware.gov. Attend the FREE 3 CEU DREC Statute Revision Information Session / Legislative Update class on October 9 to learn more (limited seating - advanced registration required).

 
Full Listing of Delaware Planning News & Meetings >>
September 18 DAR Government Affairs Update >>

Register for the 2009 DAR Convention: RACE TO THE FUTURE

Registration is also open for the 2009 DAR Golf Tournament
at Wild Quail Golf & Country Club
Monday, October 12, 2009
Shotgun Start 10:00 a.m.
Enjoy continental breakfast, a beautiful day of golf, lunch and prizes!
$80 for golfers; $35 for non-golfers >>

A DAR general membership meeting and voting for 2010 Officers and Directors will be held during the 2009 Convention on Thursday, October 15.

DAR 2010 Slate of Officers

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

at NCCBOR November 5
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Ninja Selling is a powerful one-day seminar which will teach you the methods and philosophy of one of the most successful real estate companies in the country. They average 44+ annual transactions per agent without "cold calling", working with strangers, expired's or FSBOs, and they help each other become wealthy. For a course fee of $169, learn how to create customers for life, get referrals without asking for them, overcome objections, create personal wealth and a retirement plan, and earn credit toward your CRS and licensing.

Details >>
Registration >>

Please read the REALTORS^® Code of Ethics Article 6. 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 Case #6-6:
Disclose Affiliated Business Relationships Prior to Recommending Real Estate-Related Products or Services

Rick Allamong, a former MLS Committee chairman, will instruct attendees on how to utilize the MLS to its maximum potential. This FREE class will be held on Thursday, November 5 from 10 a.m. to Noon.

Register here >>

 

STATEWIDE FORMS UPDATE Listing Agreement (MS Word) - Modified Aug. 6, 2009 Agreement of Sale for Delaware Residential Property (fillable PDF) - Modified Aug. 6, 2009 Agreement of Sale for Delaware Unimproved Land (fillable PDF) - Modified July 22, 2009 Common Interest Community Resale Certification (fillable PDF) - Modified Aug. 5, 2009 Short Sale Addendum to Listing Agreement (fillable PDF) - Modified Aug. 6, 2009 Short Sale Addendum to Agreement of Sale (fillable PDF) - Modified Aug. 11, 2009 The new Statewide Sales Agreements are available as fillable PDF's. They are conveniently available once logged in to SCAORStore.com Members Only.

 
 

O C T O B E R
1	PR Committee Meeting	9:30 - 10:30 am
2	Stress Management - 3 CE course	9 am - noon
	Go Green and Earn Green - New 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
6	Running your Real Estate Career as a Business - 3 CE course	9 am - noon
	Basic Flood Insurance Training - New 3 CE course	9 am - noon
	Legislative Update: DUCIOA (Condo / HOA Law Update) - 3 CE course, MANDATORY for Agents	1 - 4 pm
	Increase Sales with Government Financing - New 3 CE course	5 - 8 pm
7	Staging: Helping Sellers Achieve Maximum Sales Price (A Marketing Tool) - 3 CE course	6 - 9 pm
8	Affiliate Meeting	9 am
9	FREE - DREC Statute Revision Information Session/Leg Update	9 am - noon
12	DAR Annual Golf Tournament	9 am - 1 pm
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	10:30 am - 12:30 pm
22	SCAOR Community Service Foundation Auction and Gala Buy your tickets here >	5:30 - 10 pm
27 - 28	Thought Patterns for High Performance in Dover	8 am - 5 pm
29	Broker's Core - 3 CE course, MANDATORY for Brokers	9 am - 4 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	5 Ninja Selling I at NCCBOR	8:30 am - 5 pm
	PR Committee Meeting	9:30 - 10:30 am
	Maximize the MLS!   Free training	10 am - noon
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
D E C E M B E R
4	Installation of 2010 Officers and Directors

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.