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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.
Only a Few Hours
Left! Vote Now for the 2012 Board of Directors
If you haven't yet
voted for SWRA's 2012
Board of Directors, there is still time!
The online voting closes today at 4:00 p.m. so
log on and help determine the future direction of your REALTOR Association!
You can cast your vote easily and quickly online by clicking
here (your last name and SWRA password is required; the SWRA
password is usually the last 4-digits of your social security number). If
you are having problems logging in please respond to this email or call
SWRA at 866-495-SWRA.
Also, remember that you can choose to vote at tomorrow's Annual
Membership Meeting at the Springfield Country Club. However, there
are only a few seats that remain. Click
here to register (once logged in, access the Events Calendar).
2012 Membership
Bills Will Be Emailed Monday (October 3)
The 2012 membership
dues billing begins this Monday, October 3.
On this date, all members of the Association (excluding those
who entered into the Membership Dues Installment Plan) will receive their
dues invoice exclusively via email. Similar to last year's format,
members will have three options of when they remit their dues as identified
below:
- If paying in Cycle 1 (October 3 through November 15
), the cost is $399
- If paying in Cycle 2 (November 16 through December
31) the cost is $431
- If paying in Cycle 3 (January 1 through January 31)
the cost is $466
Please contact Cathy DiMarco at cdimarco@suburbanwestrealtors.com
if you have any questions about the forthcoming dues billing.
Professionalism
Tip: Be Aware of Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual
property generally refers to creations for which the author or creator has
certain rights to control the use of the material. Typically these rights
are protected by such things as copyrights, trademarks and patents.
REALTORS should be mindful that permission is required when using protected
works or ideas. Copyrights are particularly troublesome. Whether electronic
or print, 'borrowing' someone else's thoughts, ideas or other protected
material without permission is illegal. This
article serves as a start to understanding what is and isn't a
violation of copyrights.
Can REALTORS
Prosper By Embracing New Technologies Earlier?
Plan on Attending
SWRA's FREE Technically Speaking Event on October 18 To Find Out
There are many
corporate examples of companies failing because they were slow to embrace
new technologies in the marketplace. During a recent Agent Reboot
Conference in Cherry Hill, Chris
Smith, Inman News' chief evangelist, compared the failures of
retailers like Borders and Blockbuster and urged REALTORS to learn a lesson
from their mistakes as it relates to integrating new technology into a
business, along with other methods, only helps build success. (For more on
Smith's remarks, access
the PARJustListed.com article here)
Suburban West offers a glimpse at the latest technologies and
how they can benefit your business at our Technically
Speaking event on October 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., a
free event for Suburban West members. Featuring fellow REALTORS who have
demonstrated success in their business with the latest software and
gadgets, the October 18 session will focus on: iPad for Real Estate,
Google+, Top Mobile Apps, and Facebook Groups. Register
today (once logged in, access the Events Calendar) and let
technology help improve your business.
ARS Classes Fit
Into Any Schedule
Following our
announcement of the curriculum
for the 2012 license renewal, we are excited to highlight two 3.5
hour courses being offered through the school. Each of these classes
provides Pennsylvania and Delaware real estate license renewal credit and
are $45 (or FREE for MCE
Season Pass Holders).
Providing a solid foundation in some of the core concepts of
today's real estate practice, Agency,
Professional Standards and Fair Housing (Oct. 27; 9:00am-12:30pm
at the
Association of REALTORS School, Malvern ) explores the various
concepts of agency (including dual agency, buyer agency and statutory
agency); an overview of changes to the code of ethics and the professional
standards process; and specific fair housing issues like megan's law,
intent vs effect in discrimination and advertising.
The real estate tax load can be one of the initial questions
asked by a potential buyer and may be more critical to closing an Agreement
of Sale than the underlying purchase price. Understanding
Real Estate Taxes and the Appeal Process (Oct. 27; 1:30pm-5:00pm
at the Association
of REALTORS School, Malvern) will provide students the ability to
explain the components of the aggregate real estate tax load and to advise
both buyers and sellers regarding the potential of obtaining a partial
assessment reduction in appropriate situations.
Please remember that your support of the school supports your
REALTOR organization, allowing Suburban West to keep the same local dues
for the past 17 years.
REALTOR in Chester
Springs is looking for an assistant to manage real estate sales.
Work hours are flexible and part time. Please contact 610-220-8433 for more
information.
Build and Expand
Your Understanding of Cultural Differences: The Delaware Valley is home to a diverse
blend of nationalities and cultures. Join us on October 5 (9:00am-10:30am)
for the FREE upcoming Starbucks
Morning: Working with Different Cultures to expand your business
and best represent your clients. For more information please click
here and to register click
here (once logged on, access the Events Calendar). This event is
generously sponsored by Cutco Closing Gifts (Lindsay Musser).
REALTOR Seminar & Happy Hour Coming to Newtown Square:
Join Suburban West on Wednesday, October 5 for our FREE upcoming "Mortgage
Matters" Seminar & Happy Hour (4pm Seminar, 5pm- 7pm Happy
Hour) for a unique event of learning, camaraderie and networking at the Newtown
Grill. A "Mortgage Matters - A Panel Discussion on
Mortgages and Today's Market Realities" seminar will begin at 4pm.
After the seminar attendees will enjoy free appetizers and discounted
drinks, chances to win prizes from SWRA affiliate members, a listing
exchange table, and networking. Registration not required.
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.
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