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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.
Supra Conversion Schedule Now Available
 As part of our ongoing efforts to make all members aware of
the forthcoming conversion to a new Supra electronic key system, we
are able to report that the Suburban West, Greater Philadelphia and
Lancaster Associations of REALTORS members will convert to the new
technology the week of February 11, 2008. It is important to
note that there will be no interruption of service during the
exchange process. The Bucks and Montgomery County Associations will
convert the week of February 18, 2008. The New Castle County Board
of REALTORS will be converting the week of March 3.
Last week, all members received notice regarding where and
when to exchange the electronic lockboxes that they own (AEII) along
with their keypad, cradle and accessories to be exchanged for the
new technology at two locations the week of February 11.
To view the information on the conversion dates and times at
the Holiday Inn in West Chester, please click
here. To view the information on the conversion dates and
times at the Springfield Country Club in Springfield, please click
here.
As our Sneak Previews draw to a close this week, the
Association is making available an online presentation that
discusses the new products and highlights their features. Please
click
here for instructions on how to download the WebEx player
and the presentation.
REALTOR Happy Hour Next Week
 Join in the festivities and make a business connection with
fellow REALTORS and real estate service providers on Thursday,
February 7 at The
Newtown Grill (formerly Alberto's) in Newtown Square. Our
Happy Hour runs from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and features
complimentary appetizers and drink specials.
Additionally, you will have the opportunity to win door
prizes from a number of participating Affiliate Members, including:
- Reliable Home Inspection Service- Rossana Punzalan Winn
- Helpful Home Inspectors- Alan Fastman
- LandAmerica 1031 Exchange Services- Kristina Harshany
- Nicolas Building Inspection Services- Habib Nicolas
- Abundant Home Inspection Services- Simone Cartwright
- US Inspect- Tom Braune
- HomeFacts- Alan Weaver
To access a flyer for the event, please click
here.
Professionalism Tip: The Code is Good Business
 The best way to increase business in a competitive real
estate market is to provide the best possible service. No surprise
there. But you may be surprised to learn that all REALTORS have a
handbook for providing the best service in any market.
That's right, NAR's Code
of Ethics has all of the secrets you need to succeed in any
market. It is the benchmark for cooperation and service on which the
National Association of REALTORS was founded in 1908. It is what
separates REALTORS from all other practitioners, and it is the main
reason our membership continues to grow while others are leaving the
profession.
Listen to NAR President, Dick Gaylord's, podcast
on the value of the Code to your business. This three minute
presentation highlights the connection between ethics,
professionalism and success.
Memorial Notice
The Association is saddened to inform the membership of the
passing of one of it's members. Carlton "Carl" Eiffe, a former
REALTOR member with the John Fielding Real Estate office, passed
away on January 28. Carl had been active in real estate since 1969.
A short service will be held on Saturday, February 2 at Covenant
United Methodist Church, 212 Springfield Rd., Springfield, PA 19064
beginning at 10:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
The Memorial Fund of Covenant United Methodist Church at the above
address.
Employment Notice
Malvern based Real Estate office is seeking a reliable, self
motivated, and highly organized individual to handle office
administration and also assist in sales and marketing. The candidate
must be capable of managing multiple priorities and possess strong
customer relations skills. Responsibilities include office
management, scheduling, order management, handling phone calls,
invoicing, and customer relations. Some Real Estate experience is a
plus. Full time, salary position. E-mail resume to info@MalvernRealtyGroup.com
or fax to 610 408 9233, Attn: Alex Coates
Safety Tip A
year-long series of brief recommendations to promote REALTOR safety
in the office and out in the field.
Use professional, polished marketing materials. All of
your marketing materials should be polished and professional. Don't
use alluring or provocative photography in advertising, on the Web
or on your business cards. There are many documented cases of
criminals actually circling photographs of their would-be victims in
newspaper advertisements.
Upcoming Events at the Association:
- February 4- Agency,
Definitions, Distinctions, & Disclosures, Malvern, PA
- February 6- Starbucks
Morning: Contact Management, Malvern, PA
- February 7- Chester
County REALTOR Lawyer Meeting, West Chester, PA
- February 7- REALTOR
Happy Hour at Newtown Grill, Newtown Square, PA
- February 8- Essentials
of Real Estate Auctions, Kennett Square, PA
- February 8- Commercial/ Investment Exchange, Malvern, PA
- February 12- ABR:Foreclosure
Opportunities for Buyer/ Clients, Malvern, PA
- February 13- Real
Estate Construction (Day 1 of 4 day course), Malvern, PA
Important Phone Numbers & Websites
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