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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.
Scholarships
Available for Designation Classes
 The Pennsylvania REALTORS Education
Foundation (PREF) has announced that scholarships are available for
designations and broker courses. The Scholarship may be applied towards the
cost for any designation or broker course offered by a REALTOR Association
or Association school with reimbursement of lodging, travel expenses, as
well as the scholarship up to $500. The Scholarship money awarded must be
used within one calendar year of award date, and the application deadline
is July 31.
For more information on how to apply for a Scholarship, please
click
here.
Professionalism
Tip: Email Courtesies Part II
 Last
week's Professionalism Tip covered email courtesies and regulations. Since that
publication, we have received communication from members seeking more
information. Specifically, members wanted to know how to report violators
and if there were any business relationship exceptions to the law. The
Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS (PAR) provides answers to both
questions in its Broker Compliance Guide to the CAN-SPAM Act. Members are
strongly encouraged to read this document found on their CAN-SPAM
resources page.
In part, the document explains that "If the purpose of an
e-mail message is to "promote a commercial product or service"
then the law applies regardless of the identity of the recipient unless
there is a specific exception that can be invoked. Specifically, where
agents are sending listing information to other agents or brokers in an
effort to sell a property, the message would be considered a commercial
e-mail under the law because the sending agent is primarily promoting a
product or service. Note that simply belonging to the same organization
(MLS or Association) is not an exception to the law; messages sent to brokers
or agents that promote listings must follow all the rules below, including
the opt-out provision."
Remember that professionalism is more than just following the
rules. Even without these regulations, your reputation and important peer
relationships can be irreparably damaged by sending unsolicited email.
Think about it.
Complete Your ABR
Education in 2 Weeks
The real estate
market is changing. Buyers recognize now more than ever the value of a
professional agent to guide them through the home buying process. They want
someone who can present and explain their options so that they can make an
informed decision. Take your career to the next level by becoming a
certified buyer agent with the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation.
The ABR designation indoctrinates buyer representatives in the service and
fidelity that buyers need and expect. The curriculum offers methods for
building and maintaining your business.
You can complete the education requirements of the ABR
designation this summer with the 2-day
ABR required course on June 9 & 10 and a one day elective
"Effective
Negotiating for Real Estate Professional" on June 17. Course
credits are good for three years, so it is not necessary to take both
classes at the same time. For details and to register click
here. Do you already have your e-PRO certification or SRES
designation? Then you are half way there. You have already completed the
elective requirement for ABR. The 2-day ABR
class on June 9 & 10 will complete your ABR education.
The Association of REALTORS School is also offering a discount
to students who would like to complete their ABR education in a 2 week
period. All students who sign up for the 2 day ABR course on June 9 &
10 and the ABR Negotiating elective on June 17 will receive a $25 discount
when they sign up for and attend both courses. To sign up for these
classes, please call the Association office at 610-560-4800.
If you have already completed your ABR designation, you can
still benefit by referring a fellow REALTOR to the ABR designation courses.
ABR designees who refer another REALTOR will be entered into a drawing for
FREE airfare and registration to Orlando this fall for the annual NAR
Conference, OR a $300 American Express gift card. To refer someone to the
ABR courses, please click
here.
Supra iBoxes Allow
Users to View Reporting Lists
 Along with many of the new features that
agents have seen with the new Activekeys and the iBoxes, most agents have
not seen the new reporting feature on the new iBoxes. Everyone receives the
alert when a listing that has an iBox has been accessed, but how can agents
retrieve the list of all agents who have accessed the listing? Simple. When
agents purchase a new iBox, they can put the box under their name in the
Supra system. Once the box is assigned, they are able to log into KimWeb to
view a list of agents who have viewed the property that the iBox is placed
on.
To log into KimWeb to assign your iBoxes to your name, please click
here. If you have any questions, please call Supra at 1-877-699-6787.
TREND Classes
Coming Next Week to Malvern
TREND will be
hosting a series for FREE courses for agents who would like to learn more about
TREND Blue as well as tips and tricks to make the MLS work for you. The
classes that will be held on Wednesday, May 14 are as follows:
- 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Basically Blue
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Beyond the Basics
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CMA and Marketing
To sign up for these courses, please click
here to access the TREND Webpage. Once logged in, click on My
Account Information, select Billing/ Training and then Training
Registration. Select the course that you would like to sign up for, and the
site will take your step by step through the registration process.
The Association is
saddened to report the passing of one of its longtime members. Joan Mulherin,
wife of Affiliate member Richard Parker, passed away on May 4 after a
courageous battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. She was most recently with
RE/MAX Professional Realty in Exton and was an active member of the Chester
County Association of REALTORS for 11 years. A memorial mass will be held
at St. Elizabeth Church on Monday, May 12 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the St. Elizabeth Building Fund, P.O. Box 695,
Uwchlan, PA 19480.
Successful real
estate team is looking for a self motivated, highly organized individual
with strong computer and technical skills for a Personal Assistant
position. The candidate must be capable of managing multiple priorities and
also must posses strong customer relations. Some marketing knowledge/
background would be helpful. Responsibilities include computer work,
scheduling, order management and and phone calls. This part time position is
for 15- 20 hours per week. Please e- mail resume to griesserteam@griesserteam.com.
Real estate office in West Chester is seeking a part-time
receptionist. Candidates will need to perform various duties including
answering phones and assisting agents. This part time position will be from
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Sunday
for one or two weekends a month. Salary is negotiable. Interested
candidates may call Maureen at 610-696-1100 or fax their resume to
610-696-2449.
A year-long series
of brief recommendations to promote REALTOR safety in the office and out in
the field.
Watch what you say. Be careful with giving confidential
information such as bank account numbers over your cell phone.
Eavesdropping is a problem for users of analog cell phones and cordless
phones because the FM radio signals these phones transmit are easily
monitored using scanners. Digital cellular and cordless phones are less
vulnerable to eavesdropping.
REALTOR Happy Hour
Coming to Malvern- The REALTOR/
Builder Happy hour will take place on Thursday, May 29 at the Desmond Hotel
in Malvern from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Besides featuring FREE appetizers and
drink specials, members will also have the opportunity to submit their
business cards at the door to have a chance to win various prizes donated
by our Affiliate members. This is a wonderful opportunity to network with
other REALTORS and Builders in the area, as well as maintain relationships
with other real estate professionals.
Please click
here to view a printable flyer for the event.
Upcoming Events at
the Association:
- May 13- Title
Insurance for Real Estate Professionals, Malvern, PA
- May 14- Trend
Workshops, Malvern, PA
- May 14- Fundamentals
of Commercial Real Estate, Malvern, PA
- May 16- Introduction
to Residential Property Management at the Springfield Country Club,
Springfield, PA
- May 20- Agency;
Definitions, Distinctions & Disclosures at the Hilton Garden Inn,
Kennett Square, PA
- May 22-
Investing in Real Estate Using IRA and 401K Retirement Plans,
Malvern, PA
- May 22- Mortgages:
What You Need to Know, Malvern, PA
- May 23- Essentials
of Real Estate Auctions, Malvern, PA
Important Phone
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