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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.
Dynamic Speaker Scheduled For Annual Membership
Meeting
The Suburban West REALTORS Association is excited to have
Terry Watson as our keynote speaker for this year's Annual
Membership Meeting. Terry is a nationally-recognized speaker who has
captivated audiences at the National Association of REALTORS
conferences over the past several years.
Using his trademark energy, Terry will be presenting on the
Top 10 Technology Mistakes That 99% of Agents Make. The timeliness
of this topic is even greater as agents are continually needing to
identify ways to be more efficient and effective with technology to
increase their bottom lines.
So plan today to attend the Annual Meeting at the Springfield
Country Club on October 25. Continental Breakfast is available
beginning at 8:15 a.m. and the meeting/program goes from 9:00 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. The program has been submitted for 3.5 hours PA 06- 08
Real Estate license renewal and costs just $35 to attend. To
register, click
here or call 610-560-4900.
Happy Hour Appreciation and Pictures
The Suburban West REALTORS Association wants to extend its
appreciation to the REALTORS and Affiliate members who attended our
Happy Hour on Wednesday night at Georges'. More than 90 members were
in attendance and based on comments, many there had a great time. We
have just posted pictures from the event which are available by clicking
here.
Additionally, please join the Association in thanking the
following Affiliate members for their generous contribution of
prizes at our Happy Hour:
- Habib Nicolas (Nicolas Building Inspection Services)
- Tom Braune (US Inspect)
- Steve Lake (Washington Mutual Home Loans)
- Alan Weaver (Home Facts)
- Daniel Link (Foundations Home Inspections)
Professionalism Tip: Respect for the Public When Working
Expired or FSBO Listings.
Soliciting business from expired or FSBO listings can be a
lucrative market niche if handled professionally. In addition to the
respect owed to other REALTORS in Article 16 of the Code of Ethics,
REALTORS are wise to adhere to the consumer protection laws
concerning telephone solicitation.
State and federal laws prohibit telephone solicitation of
consumers who have protected their phone numbers by placing them on
the appropriate Do Not Call list. REALTORS soliciting listings are
covered by these laws. If a home owner has placed their number on
the Do Not Call list a licensee may not telephone them to inquire
about or make an offer to provide real estate services.
It is believed that there is a very limited exception to his
rule when a FSBO owner has placed a sale sign or other advertisement
with phone number. It is believed that a licensee would be protected
IF he or she has a legitimate buyer for the FSBO property
where the phone number is advertised. To the best of our knowledge,
this belief has not been tested in the courts nor has it been
approved by the various governing bodies. Licensees are advised to
proceed with caution.
For more information on the Do Not Call registry and laws click
here.
FAA Plan Discussed in Delco
Delaware County residents opposing the Federal Aviation
Administration’s plan to redirect air traffic, held a public meeting
earlier this week at the Ramada Inn. Those in attendance voiced
concerns about possible negative affects to their quality of life as
a result of this change. Implementation of the proposed plan would
not begin for at least five years, but residents and township
leaders feel that if the FAA allows planes departing from the
airport to make a right-hand turn sooner from the Delaware River,
fully loaded planes will be right above neighborhoods, schools,
hospitals and nursing homes. The county
website has an on line petition to oppose the plans for the
current airport expansion and another town meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, September 28 at the Country Squire in Broomall from 8:30
a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Stay tuned to the REALTORS Legislative Alliance’s weekly News
Briefs for continued coverage of the FAA expansion. Not receiving
the News Briefs? Contact RLA staff member Erin Smist at esmist@rladirect.com.
(Source: Delco Times; 9/15/06)
Employment Notices
REO Coordinator is sought for for busy Relocation office.
This is a full time position that requires an individual with
computer skills, organized, the ability to maintain files as well as
market REO services to Banks and Lenders. Some experience with
foreclosures is a plus. Salary commensurate with experience and good
benefits are provided. Please send resume to resume@covad.net.
Wayne real estate office is looking for a part- time
receptionist/transaction coordinator. Seeking an individual with
a smile in their voice, some tech skills, and an awesome upbeat
attitude. The job includes telephones, some clerical, and general
assistance for our agents. This person is the first voice people
hear and the first face people see when they encounter our office,
and we want both our clients and our internal customers to have a
positive experience - so upbeat personality and attitude are a
requirement. Interested candidates please call Annice direct at
484-590-5953.
Busy Main Line real estate office is seeking an office
assistant to work 5 days per week 9 a.m. to - 5 p.m.. The successful
candidate must have strong computer skills. They also must enjoy
being busy, meeting challenges, be able to multi-task and possess
good people skills. Real estate experience is helpful and great
benefits provided. Interested candidates should fax resume to Tina
at 610-225- 7401.
Reminders
Worried About Risk?--There are more possible risks
than ever in real estate that can leave you in a precarious
position. To learn the potential risks that you may face and how to
avert them, plan on attending the two-day course Managing Risk in
Real Estate on October 5 and 6. This GRI course will be offered at
the Association of REALTORS School and provides an overview of real
estate issues, including: misrepresentation; anti- trust; fair
housing; disclosure, environmental law, agency and buyer
representation; contract law and forms. For more information on this
important course, please
click here.
Health Insurance Seminar on October 16-- Are you not
insured or considering changing your current coverage? USI Colburn
will be conducting a seminar at the Association’s office regarding
Independence Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage options that are
available to REALTORS of the Suburban West REALTORS Association.
October is open enrollment for subscribers and this meeting will be
a tremendous opportunity to discuss one-on-one with USI Colburn
representatives what plan may be best for you and your family. There
will also be a brief update on the Small Business Health Care bill
in Congress. To register, click
here and once logged in, click on the Events Calendar
link.
New Sales Meeting Topics Announced--The Suburban West
REALTORS Association continues to offer member offices the FREE
opportunity to have a staff member speak on a number of timely and
informative topics at sales meeting or education workshops. If you
have participated before or would like to have us in for the first
time, please note that there are a number of new topics that are
available. The new topics are: RELRA-Real Estate Licensing and
Registration Act; RESPA-Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act;
Anti-Trust in Real Estate; Data Security Laws-Protecting your
Clients from ID Theft; and Career Development Through Education. For
the complete listing of topics, please click
here. If there is a topic you would like to see added, please
email Steve Farace at sfarace@suburbanwestrealtors.com.
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