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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.
Code of Ethics
Updates Released for 2010
 What separates you from being just a real
estate licensee? The fact that you adhere to a Code of Ethics that guides
your business acumen with clients and fellow real estate professionals. As
the industry continues to evolve, the Code of Ethics continues to be
updated so that it meets today's new challenges.
In 2010, REALTORS will find several changes to their Code of
Ethics. Some of the issues addressed are:
- The time at which a modified commission must be
communicated (Article 3)
- Unauthorized access to property (Article 3)
- Responsibility for the publication of false or
misleading statements made by others (Article 15)
A copy of the 2010 Code of Ethics with changes highlighted in
yellow can be found here.
Suburban West REALTORS Association staff is happy to bring an Office
Education Program on the Code of Ethics or other topics you desire.
Lastly, learn how Ethics is impacting today's real estate at our upcoming 7
hr. MCE course Ethics
in Today's Real Estate World.
Open House Safety
Concerns and Tips
 After observing suspicious behavior by a
visitor to an open house in Audobon, PA a member of Suburban West filed a
police report with the West Norriton Police Department. Members are
encouraged to involve the police when such incidents occur on their watch.
If you experienced similar behavior at an open house on Sunday, January 10,
2010 in the Audobon area please contact West Norriton Police at
610-630-1701.
For more safety tips for running open houses, please access
the NAR article titled Open
House Safety Tips.
Association Office
Closings Next Week
 The Suburban West REALTORS Association will
be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
The office will reopen on Tuesday, January 19 at 8 a.m.
The office will also close early on Wednesday, January 20 at 4
p.m. as staff prepares for the 2010 Installation Party.
Please take note of these closings as you consider the
business you have with the Association.
Don't Get Shut Out
- The 2010 Installation Party is Just a Week Away!
 Want to start 2010 off right? Then plan on
attending the 2010 Installation Party on January 20. Being held at the Knights
of Columbus (Mater Dei Hall) in Newtown Square, this 5:00 p.m. -
7:00 p.m. event will offer something for everyone.
Join many of your colleagues as we welcome the 2010
Association Board of Directors and Chairman Bill McFalls. Also, enjoy beer,
wine, hot sandwiches, salads, a photo shoot, shredder services and door
prizes. All for the low cost of $20. Register now by clicking
here (once logged in, access the Events Calendar) or click
here for the registration flyer. This event is generously sponsored
by Realty Executives, Brandywine/Springfield Waterproofing and USI
Affinity.
January 31 is the
Final Deadline for SWRA Dues
Are you still unpaid
for your 2010 Suburban West membership dues? If so, the deadline for
payment is January 31. To avoid interruption in your membership benefits,
log on to the Payment
and Registration Center (once logged in, access the "Click
Here for Outstanding Invoices" link) or call 866-495-SWRA to pay over
the phone.
Top producing real
estate team in the West Chester area looking for a personal
assistant/listing coordinator. Applicants must have be proficient in Top Producer
and all Microsoft office systems, extremely detail-oriented and able to
multi-task effectively. Please email resumes to sharra.mercer@comcast.net.
Education
Opportunities on the Main Line - Want convenience and quality from your Continuing
Education? Then consider the Association of REALTORS School education
opportunities in Rosemont and Wayne. The school will be offering 5 full
days of courses at Rosemont College and Valley Forge Military Academy,
including:
All classes are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offer 7 hrs. MCE credit
for PA 08-10 real estate license renewal. Click
here for the complete schedule of courses, including classes in
Malvern, Springfield, Newtown Square and Kennett Square.
Upcoming Events at
the Association
 Want to know what's going on the
Association? For a complete list of events and courses, visit the Calendar
of Events.
Important Phone
Numbers & Websites
1-866-495- SWRA
- SUPRA Support: 877-699-6787 (8 am to 10 pm, Everyday)
- TREND:
610-783-4650 (www.trendmls.com)
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