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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.
Supra Conversion Underway
 As you have seen in recent issues of the Weekly News Service,
all Suburban West REALTOR members in possession of the Supra
Electronic Keypad and Lockbox system will be required to
convert to a new Supra system in the next few weeks.
The Suburban West, Greater Philadelphia and Lancaster
Associations of REALTORS members have already converted to the new
Supra keypad and lockbox technology the week of February 11, 2008.
The Montgomery and Bucks associations are converting to the new
system this week (February 18) and the New Castle County Board of
REALTORS will convert the week of March 3.
Last week, Suburban West REALTORS Association offered two
conversion sites for members to convert their keypads and lockboxes
at the Holiday Inn in West Chester and at the Springfield Country
Club. Members who were unable to make it to either of those sites
last week can make an appointment by clicking
here to process their conversion at the Association office
in Malvern. Once you have logged in, click on the Events Calendar to
register.
- To view more information about the new keypad and iBoxes,
please click
here.
- To view the list of smart phones and PDA's that are compatible
with the new Supra system, please click
here.
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.
Professionalism Tip: An Educated Consumer Prevents Procuring
Cause Accidents
 Take time to fully explain notices and agreements such as the
Consumer Notice and Relationship Agreements. Article 16 (standard of
practice 16013) requires that you ask a prospective client if they
are a party to any exclusive representation agreement. Simply asking
a question is often not enough. Be sure to explain what it is you
are asking them. The consumer does not have the expertise or
understanding of the business that you do. That is why they need you
- a professional. Begin that professional relationship with a
careful explanation of what you expect, what they can expect and the
benefits of exclusivity. Educate them and you will more likely get
loyalty in return.
REALTOR Lawyer Forum Discusses Foreclosures
 The Chester County Bar Association and the Suburban West
Realtors Association host a monthly forum for Realtors and Attorneys
to discuss topics of mutual interest. Offered on the first Thursday
of each month at the Chester
County Bar Association offices at 15 W. Gay Street, West
Chester, PA, these luncheon meetings start at noon and end promptly
at 1:00 p.m. The forum topic on March 6, 2008 is "The Foreclosure
Process". The scheduled speaker is Dan Schmeig, Esquire.
To reserve your seat and pay for your lunch ($11) please
visit our payment
and registration center, log in and go to the events
calendar. Choose the CC Realtor Lawyer Forum for March and follow
the prompts to register and pay for your lunch with a credit card.
Reservations must be made no later than noon on Tuesday, March 4,
2008. No walk-in registration. If you make a reservation and find
you need to cancel, you must do so ONLINE no later than noon on
Tuesday, March 4th. No refunds will be given after noon on March
4th. All attendees must be identified and pre-paid. Substitutions
are not permitted. Attendance is open to REALTOR members and
Attorneys.
Use Your Website to Your Advantage
 REALTORS websites are often times the lifeline to their
prospective buyers and sellers. It gives the consumer some insight
as to how the REALTOR would assist them with their housing need, but
what exactly makes the REALTOR stand out from the crowd? Many agents
in the area offer "extras" on their site as well as their listings
and their firm's listings. Some of these extras can just be a small
box that contains the current mortgage rates or maybe a quick "How
to" list about how to select an agent. Agents have also began
requesting some minimal information from users who wish to view the
listings from their webpages. This is an excellent way to establish
contact with someone who is obviously considering selling or
purchasing a home within the area.
Various websites also offer FREE tools for REALTORS to
improve their site or add some interactive features for consumers to
use. To view an article on some additional ways to bring more
traffic to your website, please click
here.
Employment Notices
A REALTOR in Media is seeking a reliable, self motivated, and
highly organized individual for a Personal Assistant position. The
candidate must possess strong customer relations skills and
experience in working with computers, including the Microsoft Office
suite. Responsibilities include office management, scheduling, order
management, handling phone calls, invoicing, and customer relations.
Some Real Estate experience is a plus. This position is part time
for approximately 25-30 hours a week. E-mail resume to carol@thecarolynsabatelliteam.com.
Home Inspection company in Media is seeking Assistant Manager
for their office. People skills, telephone and computer skills and a
basic understanding of the real estate business a must. Please send
resume to HouseInspect, 601 N. Olive Street, Media, PA 19063.
Reminder
Discounted Sixers Tickets Available- The Philadelphia
76ers are offering Real Estate professionals a special appreciation
night for its March 15 game against the San Antonio Spurs. Two
levels of tickets have been discounted. So get together with your
fellow REALTORS and reserve your seats today. Click
here for additional information.
Safety Tip A
year-long series of brief recommendations to promote REALTOR safety
in the office and out in the field.
Enlist the help of a nearby neighbor. Inform a
neighbor that you will be hosting an open house, and ask if he or
she would keep an eye and ear open for anything out of the
ordinary.
Upcoming Events at the Association:
- February 25- Insurance
and Consumer Protection, Malvern, PA
- February 27 & 28- Seniors
Real Estate Specialist Course (SRES), Malvern, PA
- February 29- Delaware
County REALTOR Lawyer Meeting at the Little Inn, Media, PA
- March 3- The
Road to Court- Why REALTORS Get Sued, Malvern, PA
- March 4- Introduction
to ePRO, Malvern, PA
- March 5- Agency;
Definitions, Distinctions & Disclosures, Malvern, PA
- March 6- Introduction
to Residential Property Management at MCAR, Plymouth
Meeting, PA
- March 6- Chester
County REALTOR Lawyer Forum, West Chester, PA
- March 7- Starbucks
Morning: Getting Customers to Sign Agency Contracts,
Malvern, PA
- March 8- Property
and Transaction Disclosures, Malvern, PA
Important Phone Numbers & Websites
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