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NEW INFORMATION
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West Brandywine Suspends U&O
Enforcement—After meeting
with RLA staff and being contacted by our legal counsel, West Brandywine recently
notified local REALTORS they were suspending enforcement of their resale
certification inspections. In a letter dated April 13, 2005 township
manager Ron Rambo writes, "Effective as of April 8, 2005,
As we fully expect the Township to draft a new
ordinance, RLA staff will contact local officials to determine what role we can
have in crafting a balanced statute. REALTORS are encouraged to thank
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Affordable Housing Showcase A Success—Yesterday’s
Showcase event at
US Inspect
TReND
Great Valley Mortgage Group
Amerispec Home Inspection Service
Housing Partnership of
Mortgage Solutions Group
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
Reliable Home Inspection Service
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of
Brandywine/Springfield Waterproofing
Beneficial Savings Bank
Citizens Bank
REALTORS Legislative
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REALTOR Happy Hour on May 5—The Suburban West REALTORS Association in conjunction with
the REALTORS Legislative Alliance is pleased to announce the next Happy Hour
for members of the Association. All members are invited to attend our
Happy Hour on Thursday, May 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the New Orleans Café in
Media. Like our previous events, it will feature complimentary
appetizers, discounted drinks and prize giveaways courtesy of the Affiliate
Member Forum. And, most importantly, the Happy Hour is a great chance to
network with colleagues. For a flyer
about the event, click here.
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Upcoming Appraisal Courses—With the Appraisal License renewal
deadline quickly approaching, the Association of REALTORS School is pleased to
provide two courses on Tuesday, May 3.
Featuring acclaimed instructor Melanie McClane,
the following courses provide 3 ½ hours credit each for Appraisal continuing
education and Salesperson continuing education credit (a total of 7 hours of
each).
Economics and Appraising (9
a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Learn how to track economic trends in order to stay on top
of the market. This course covers the relationship between micro and macro economic
forces on appraisal values and the appraisal business. Cost: $40
Market Analysis – or So Your
Comps Aren’t Perfect – Adjust! (1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
This course discusses how licensees can identify
comparables, specifically in situations where no paired sales exist and make
market-based adjustments to the comps in order to produce a credible report. Cost: $40
To register online, log on to the online Payment/Registration
center, or call the Association of REALTORS School at 610-560-4900.
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FREE TReND Classes Scheduled For Monday,
May 9—Sign up today
for the latest TReND
classes being offered at the Suburban West REALTORS Association office in
Malvern. The following free classes are being offered:
Buyer Prospecting (10 a.m. – 12
p.m.)
Use Prospecting to expand your business.
During this course you will learn how TReND’s MLS system can help you
successfully find properties for your buyers.
In addition, you will learn how to manage your clients
information in the Address Book and set up your E-Card.
CMA: Price Is Right (1 p.m. – 3 p.m.)
Increase your understanding of getting the correct comps. During this course, members will learn how to
search tax records, comps and sold inventory, compile the Three-Up Report and
search for and calculate Seller Closing Costs.
To sign up, please call 610-560-4800 or email vpagnini@suburbanwestrealtors.com.
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Join the Parade on April 30—Gather your family, friends,
neighbors, and co-workers to march in the Paoli 250 Parade on Saturday, April
30 at 10:00 a.m. If you have a snazzy
bike, a beautiful baby, a creative neighborhood, or a group that wants to strut their stuff, create an entry for the parade and help
celebrate Paoli’s 250th year as a vibrant community. The more the merrier! Following the Parade the fun continues at
Historic Waynesborough with a community wide Family
Day complete with great food, games, music and
entertainment.
If your family, neighborhood, organization, company or group
of friends would like to build a float or create an entry for the parade,
contact Bob Pacca at 610-306-2414 or paccamanjr@comcast.net or download an
entry form at www.paoli250.org.
REMINDERS
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House Construction as a Selling Tool—This advanced level course takes you
through the total process of building a home, and explains how to turn your
knowledge into a selling tool. One in a series of courses to be developed by
the National Association of Home Builders, the course does not require a CSP
designation to sign up. It is suitable, however, for any industry professional
who wishes to gain a broader understanding of the total building process in
order to perform at a higher level in their career.
The Association of Realtors School will host this two day
course on Thursday, May 5 and Thursday, May 12, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Attendance is required for both days to received 1 broker credit and 7 hours MCE elective credit for the 2004-2006
real estate license renewal period. Early bird tuition is $200 if registered
before April 29th and includes all course materials, continental
breakfast and lunch on both days. Registration after April 29 is $225. For more
information on the course, please click here. To register online, log on to the online Payment/Registration
center, or call the Association of REALTORS School at 610-560-4900.
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Updated Member Roster Now Available—The latest quarterly update of Suburban
West REALTORS Association member roster is now available. Current as of April 5, 2005 the roster
features the office contact information for all REALTORS and Affiliate members
of the organization. A copy of the
roster will be mailed to the broker/office manager of each office next
week. Members interested in obtaining
their copy of the roster are welcome to stop by the Association office or
contact
Please remember that the latest member contact information
is available on the newly redesigned Association website. Featuring up-to-the-minute updated
information, this is the most accurate method of finding contact information on
members of the association. To access
this section of the website, please click here.
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Interested In The Legal Aspects Of
Real Estate Issues?—The
Delaware County Bar Association Real Estate Practices Committee will hold a breakfast seminar on April
28, 2005 at the Little Inn, Media, PA. This month’s topic is “The Unauthorized
Practice of Law in Real Estate” – William F. Hoffmeyer,
Speaker. Cost for this event is $13.00
payable at the door. The fee covers the cost of breakfast and room expenses
and will be charged to all attendees. Delaware County Bar Association members
may pay an additional $20 for CLE credit. Breakfast is served at 8:15 a.m., the
session will begin at 8:45 a.m. and should end no later than 10:00 a.m. Advance
Reservation is required. Call Vince
Mancini, Esquire at 610-566-8064 to reserve your spot.
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Suburban West REALTORS Association TECH HOTLINE: 800-704-7240 (email: techhotline@att.net) (8:30 am to 8 pm, Monday to Friday)
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PAR Legal Hot
Line: 800-727-5345
(9 am to 10 am
& 1 pm to 3 pm, Monday to Friday)
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Suburban West REALTORS Association: http://www.suburbanwestrealtors.com
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SUPRA Support: 877-699-6787 (8 am to 10 pm, Everyday)