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The Weekly News
Service is an exclusive benefit available to members of the Suburban
West REALTORS Association. Featuring both Association news and local
real estate industry information, the Weekly News is a service meant
to benefit all members of the organization.
Update on Sprinkler Ordinances in Aston,
Collingdale, Sharon
Hill and Folcroft
 The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has issued
cease and desist orders to the townships of Aston, Collingdale,
Sharon Hill and Folcroft regarding their sprinkler ordinances.
Thanks to the diligent effort of property holders and REALTORS in
those areas, along with the organizational support from the REALTORS
Legislative Alliance and the Home Builder’s Association, these
ordinances should no longer be enforced. The RLA will continue to
monitor these municipalities closely to ensure these practices have
been stopped. Please contact the RLA at 610- 981-9000 or esmist@rladirect.com with any
questions or concerns specific to the issue of sprinkler
ordinances.
Online Classes Available
 Are you running into scheduling conflicts or classes that are
sold out? Remember that the Association of REALTORS School offers a
variety of online courses that are approved for credit towards
2004-2006 PA License Renewal. The availability of online courses
provides licensees the flexibility of learning at their own pace.
Students have access to online courses 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. Learning can be spread over several days if necessary. And
most importantly, licensees participating in our online courses
receive expert content on a number of different topics. To access
the course descriptions, please click
here. NOTE: To receive credit for 2004-2006 renewal, online
classes must be completed prior to May 31.
If you are on the fence about whether an online course is for
you, we have some information available that should help. Please click
here to take a quiz that will help identify whether online
learning is for you. If you are interested in seeing a sample
course, please click
here.
Primary Elections on Tuesday
 The General Primary will take place on Tuesday, May 16th. The
REALTORS Legislative Alliance strongly encourages all registered
REALTORS to vote next week and to keep in mind candidates positions
on real estate and REALTOR specific issues. For information on
polling places, contact your respective county offices. In Chester
County, contact the Department of Voter Services at 610-344-6410 or
log on to www.chesco.org.
For Delaware County, contact the Government Center at 610-891-4659
or log on to www.co.delaware.pa.us.
Respect for Contingency Options
in the
Agreement of
Sale
All contingencies whether for inspections, financing or
insurance come with consequences if not met. Best ethical practice
for all REALTORS is to guide the client to careful observation and
strict adherence to the deadlines set by the contingency. If an
extension is necessary, it can be requested using the Change in
Terms Addendum (CTA) or the Reply to Inspection Report (RR). Advise
your client that failure to reply or act on a contingency option
does not extend the option and, in fact, may deprive the client of
other options.
For more tips on professionalism, take the Platform to
Professionalism pledge. To obtain your CD-ROM program, email Paula
Tansey at ptansey@suburbanwestrealtors.com.
TREND Workshops on May 22
 Sign up today for the latest TREND classes being offered at
the Suburban West REALTORS Association office in Malvern To sign up,
please call 610-560- 4800 or email vpagnini@suburbanwestrealtors.com.
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: Comps and Reports (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.
Employment Notice
Busy REALTOR in Media is seeking a personal assistant. The
successful candidate should have proficient computer skills and
maintain a professional appearance. The position requires 20 to 30
hours per week of work. Interested candidates should email carol@mail.carolynlsabatelli.com.
Reminders
REALTOR Happy Hour on May 24 in Paoli-- The Suburban
West REALTORS Association is pleased to announce the next Happy Hour
for members of the Association. All members are invited to attend
our Happy Hour on Wednesday, May 24 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Basil
Bistro in Paoli. Like previous events, it will feature
complimentary appetizers and great prize giveaways courtesy of the
Affiliate Member Forum. Most importantly, the Happy Hour is a great
chance to network with colleagues. Click
here for a printable flyer about the event.
Health Insurance Forum on June 6--The Suburban West
REALTORS Association, in conjunction with USI Colburn, is pleased to
host a Health Insurance Forum on June 6. This FREE program begins at
9 a.m. and will feature an informative presentation by USI Colburn,
an update on the status of recent legislative efforts by the
National Association of REALTORS, and time to consult one- on-one
with USI Colburn staff regarding specific health care needs.
To register, please click
here. Once logged in, please access the Event Calendar. You can
also register by contacting Steve Farace at 610-560-4800. To access
a flyer for the event, please click
here.
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