Weekly News Service
Providing the Latest Association and Local Real Estate
Information
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.
Dominic Cardone Named 2006 REALTOR of the Year by PAR
On September 26, Suburban West REALTORS Association member
Dominic Cardone was awarded the prestigious REALTOR of the Year
Award from the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS (PAR). With his
family on hand, Dominic was presented the award by last year's
winner George Naylor and current PAR President Len Ferber (all
pictured).
This award is the greatest honor bestowed upon a REALTOR by
their peers at the state level. The award recognizes a REALTOR for
meritorious contributions to the advancement of their profession and
the real estate community at large.
The purpose of the Award is to: recognize outstanding REALTOR
members of our Association for the effort and work expended in the
interest of their fellow REALTORS, their profession, and the real
estate community at large; demonstrate the outstanding work done by
REALTORS to the general public; identify those REALTORS best suited
for leadership positions; and foster a spirit of camaraderie among
those who are in a position to do much of the productive work in
local associations/boards, the state association, and the national
association.
Dominic is a broker with Keller Williams Realty, Brandywine
Valley and co-chairs Suburban West REALTORS Association’s RPAC
Committee. Dominic is also President-elect for PAR and was recipient
of that organization's REALTOR Active in Politics Award for
2005.
Flooding Ordinances Being Revised in Chester County
The Pennsylvania and Federal Emergency Management Agencies
have issued a series of flood- insurance directives for Chester
County Municipalities, causing revisions to zoning ordinances for a
number of municipalities in the county. Upper Uwchlan Township has
been the latest to pass an ordinance to comply with an updated flood
map, which determines eligibility for flood insurance. The board of
supervisors passed the changes September 18. FEMA instructions
mandate that every municipality in the state complete revisions by
September 29.
Township Manager John J. Roughan Jr. said “this will work to
remap the floodplains, adopt the new maps where it has been
determined we need to make modifications and it will bring
insurance-rate management together with floodplain management.”
Revised floodplain maps are available at the township office.
(Daily Local News; 9/25/06)
Learn The Ins and Outs of Property Disclosures
Many transactions can be sidetracked or completely derailed
by disclosure issues. Protecting and promoting the best interests of
your client includes making sure they understand property and
transaction disclosures. A large percentage of ethics complaints,
lawsuits and license law complaints filed against licensees involve
disclosure issues. Protect yourself and your client by attending the
Property and Transaction Disclosures; Who, What, When, How and Why
on October 9 at the Association of REALTORS School.
This full-day course will begin with an in-depth study of the
Seller Disclosure law followed by a detailed analysis of the PAR
Seller's Disclosure Form including the changes introduced in the
February 2006 revision. A review of other equally important
disclosures required in the standard agreement of sale will also be
discussed. Legal and Ethical case studies will highlight aspects of
disclosure issues that have a profound and surprising affect on real
estate licensees.
Join us for the newest course of the Professional Development
Series. The class runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuition is $70
and includes all course materials, continuing education credit for
Pennsylvania and Delaware and continuing legal education credit for
Pennsylvania. To register click
here or call 610-560-4900.
Sprinkler Ordinance Challenge Filed in Sharon Hill
In coordination with several REALTOR members who own property
in the borough and the PA Home Builders Association, the REALTORS
Legislative Alliance has filed a challenge to Sharon Hill’s recently
passed sprinkler ordinance with the Department of Labor and
Industry. As a result, this ordinance may not be presently enforced
with the borough. Please contact the RLA with any questions at
610-981-9000 or email esmist@rladirect.com.
Make the Investment Into Becoming a More Effective
Salesperson
As the market stabilizes, and competition intensifies,
relationship building skills become more important than ever. The
Suburban West REALTORS Association is pleased to host the first of
its series of Dale Carnegie classes on October 20. The full-day
course, How to Build Relationships and Sales Through Networking, has
been developed and will be taught by the company who invented
networking, Dale Carnegie.
In this class, you will learn to create a total networking
plan that includes identifying the important people you want to
meet, selecting networking organizations, choosing between events to
attend and events to avoid, creating a 25 second elevator speech,
networking on the phone and getting referrals and introductions –
your most powerful tools.
This one day seminar is from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and costs
$199.00, which includes lunch. Additional seminars will be offered
every month and a complete schedule can be accessed
here. And any student who registers for a class will receive
a $200 discount on a select list of off-site Dale Carnegie Training
series classes per each class they register for. To register, please
call Elena Coarse at 610-783- 6500 ext. 217.
Scholarships Available From PA/NJ/DE CCIM Chapter
The PA/NJ/DE CCIM Chapter is accepting applications for four
$500 partial scholarships (additional course costs of $295 will be
due at time of course registration) for an advanced course in
commercial investment real estate. The partial scholarships, based
on need, merit or outstanding achievement in commercial real estate
or an allied profession, will be awarded to four individuals by the
PA/NJ/DE CCIM Chapter.
The Chapter's Education Committee, chaired by Dan Seltzer,
CCIM, will select the four recipients and an alternate by Friday,
October 20. Interested individuals should contact Dan at
610-771-0710 or email dseltzer@ccim.net.
Employment Notices
Main Line mortgage firm is seeking candidate for loan
officer/mortgage consultant position. Experience not necessary,
so any realtor who has a spouse or child interested in learning the
business the right way, please call David at (610)722-0440 or email
resume to davidr@diamondlending.com
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.
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.
Annual Meeting on October 25--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. 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.
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