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.
Free Health Insurance Seminar on October 16
With the open enrollment period for health insurance now in
swing, the Suburban West REALTORS Association is pleased to host an
informational insurance seminar on Monday, October 16. This program
will feature representatives from USI Colburn who will discuss group
health insurance options available through Independence Blue
Cross/Blue Shield. Attendees will also be able to consult one-on-
one with Colburn representatives and receive an update on the small
business healthcare initiative in Congress.
Pre-registration is required for this free event. To
register, click
here and once logged in, click on the Events Calendar link.
Or call 610-560-4800 or email Steve Farace at sfarace@suburbanwestrealtors.com.
Is Your Contact Information Correct with the
Association
Over the past several weeks, the Association has received
notice from offices regarding agent changes. As we prepare for our
2007 membership dues billing, we would like to ensure that our
records are as updated as possible. Thus, if you have recently
changed offices or your residence, please contact Tina Lavelle at tlavelle@suburbanwestrealtors.com
with your updated information.
Education Spotlight
Harnessing the Power: Skills Based Performance
Management
What separates the best from the rest? The best have systems
not just for their real estate businesses but for themselves. They
have harnessed the power of performance management skills to
challenge themselves, to manage their time effectively, to build
credibility and develop a personal vision. This course will show you
how to eliminate the obstacles that conspire to prevent you from
getting to that next level— in your business and in your life. For
detailed course information, click
here.
This course, scheduled for October 27th, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00
p.m. is an ABR elective and is also applicable to the PMN
(Performance Management Network) designation. Tuition is $125 which
includes all course materials and lunch. To register, click
here or call 610-560-4900.
HBA Sponsors New Homes Tour for REALTORS (October
23-28)
What could be better than a drive in the autumn when the
colors are glorious and the air is crisp? Combine business with
pleasure and sign up for the “self guided” New Homes Tour for
REALTORS sponsored by the Sales and Marketing Council of the Home
Builders Association of Chester & Delaware Counties (HBA). Mark
the date—Monday through Saturday, October 23 to October 28, 2006
from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. when you can visit 22 exciting new home
communities on your own at your own pace.
REALTORS who visit five of the communities during this week
have a chance to win a Grand Prize of $1,000 and a second prize of
$500 There will also be a $100 raffle prize on Saturday at each site
as well as a treasure hunt prize. Visitors who discover the
designated “memory point” treasure in each home have another chance
to win a prize. A game card is provided to each participant wherever
they decide to begin the tour and adds a fun component to the
event.
The tour is free. A brochure with all the details was mailed
to REALTORS this month. For more information, call the HBA office at
610-692-7733 or visit www.builderpa.com.
Annual Commercial Real Estate Show on October 26
The TriState Commercial Alliance, the Philadelphia- are
commerical REALTOR organization, will be hosting its Annual
Commercial Real Estat Show on October 26 at the Valley Forge
Convention Center. This is the premier commercial real estate event
in the area and would be beneficial to members involved in
commercial real estate full-time, part-time or even considering the
field. The event will have numerous industry speakers and a trade
show. For more information, please click
here.
Reminders
Voting Now Open For 2007 Board of Directors
Election--REALTOR members are now able to cast their votes for
the election of Suburban West REALTORS Association’s 2006 Board of
Directors. There are four REALTOR Director positions being
contested. Ballots were mailed to each REALTOR member on Monday,
October 1. Members have the option of mailing their ballot to the
Association or by casting their vote online by clicking
here. And remember all members can “virtually” meet the
candidates by clicking
here.
Learn How to Let Technology Help Facilitate Your
Success....Not Hinder It--The Suburban West REALTORS Association
is excited to have Terry Watson present at our Annual Membership
Meeting on October 25 at the Springfield Country Club. Terry and his
program, "Top 10 Technology Mistakes That 99% of Agents Make", is
sought after by REALTOR Associations throughout the country and has
received rave reviews from REALTORS who've seen him present at
various National Association of REALTOR conferences.
Seats are filling up fast for this unique event so sign up
today. The cost is just $35 which includes a continental breakfast
beginning at 8:15 a.m. with the 3 1/2 hour program beginning at 9:00
a.m. Attendees may also receive 3.5 hours of continuing education
credit. To register online, click
here and once logged in, click on the education calendar.
You can also register by phone by calling 610-560-4800 or fax the
registration
flyer to 610-560- 4801.
Commercial/Investment Marketing Exchange Meeting on
October 13--C/I Marketing Exchange will next convene at the
Association’s office in Malvern from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Friday,
October 13. The topic for this month’s meeting is "Commercial Loans
in Chester County" by Don Sills, Loan Manager for the Chester County
Economic Development Council. In addition to the program the meeting
will feature a tremendous opportunity to network with upwards of 30
other members interested in commercial/industrial/investment real
estate and discuss any “haves” and “wants” of your clients.
Interested in Serving on the 2007 Grievance and
Professional Standards Committee?--The Suburban West REALTORS
Association has a limited number of openings for the 2007 Grievance
and Professional Standards Committee. Committee members are
responsible for maintaining the standards of the profession through
enforcement of the Code of Ethics. If you would like to be
considered for one of these committees, please read the criteria for
service and complete the application by clicking
here. Applications for service must be received by October
18, 2006. If you have any questions, please contact Paula Tansey at
610-560-4800 or ptansey@suburbanwestrealtors.com.
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