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NFCAR Newsletter 

March 8, 2010 

Volume 11, Issue 5 

 
NFCAR Dues Billing 
NFCAR dues were due on January 1st, to avoid any interruption in your REALTOR® computer access please send in your dues payment before 2/26/10. If we receive your dues payment after 2/26/10 a $50.00 reinstatement fee will be assessed as per the NFCAR Board of Directors for reinstatement. If you have not yet received a dues billing, please contact Kristine or Richard immediately at: (203) 744-7255. 
 
REALTORS® at the Capitol – March 24, 2010 

The Newtown Board of REALTORS® & The Northern Fairfield County Association of REALTORS® have arranged for a bus for REALTOR® Day At Capitol. Unfortunately at this time the seats allotted for NFCAR Members have all been reserved. If you would like to be placed on the wait list for bus transportation to Hartford, please contact Jessica at 203-744-7255 as soon as possible. If necessary NFCAR will assist in arraigning carpooling to get to the Capitol as well as the bus. 

Have you ever taken the time to meet with the Senators or Representatives from your area? Do they know how you feel about the issues that affect your daily business? For over 25 years, Connecticut REALTORS® have been coming together to meet with State Senators and Representatives to let them know our views on the issues that affect our business. Having a significant size group at this event will make a difference. Your participation will help show the Legislators that our views are important and we need to be heard. This event is open to members of the Connecticut Association of REALTORS® only. There is no fee to attend. Don't miss the opportunity to show that you are part of one of the strongest organizations in Connecticut when we gather at the Capitol on March 24, 2010. Deadline to register is today, March 8th. For more information about the event and an online registration form, click here. 

 
March & April CE Class Schedules 
Our CE Classes are $25 for NFCAR Members & $30 for Non-Members. All classes will be held here at NFCAR 15 Stony Hill Road, Bethel.  
State Regulations & Code of Ethics - Mar. 10th

Diversity & Doing Business – Mar. 18 – 1:30-4:30 

CT Buyer Agency (mandatory) - Apr. 1st 

CT Disclosure, RESPA & Law Update (mandatory) - Apr. 3rd 

Heating, Ventilating & Air Condition - Apr. 8th 

CT Buyer Agency (mandatory) - Apr. 10th 

CT Disclosure, RESPA & Law Update (mandatory) - Apr. 15th 

CT Disclosure, RESPA & Law Update (mandatory) - Apr. 17th 

Take The Challenge Out Of Low Down Payment Mortgage Fin. - Apr. 22nd 

CT Buyer Agency (mandatory) - Apr. 24th 

Each of the classes meets the minimum education requirements set forth by the Department of Consumer Protection: Real Estate Commission for 3.0 hours of continuing education credit for Real Estate only. 

To download March’s CE Flyer, please visit; http://www.nfcar.com/pdf/Mar2010CE.pdf

To download April’s CE Flyer, please visit; http://www.nfcar.com/pdf/Apr2010CE.pdf  

 
Fairfield County YPN Webinar - Systematizing your Business 
Join the Fairfield County YPN for their first webinar presented by Jared James.  Systematizing your Business on 03/18/2010 at 12:30 p.m. Learn from the best as real estate coach Jared James shows you how to structure your real estate business, what systems to implement, and most importantly, how to implement these systems to gain more business and market share in your local area. In "Systematizing Your Business" Jared will detail the systems that he used to become one of the top Realtors in the Country in just under 5 years and prove to you his unwavering belief that if he could do it, you can do it too! Sign up now as there are only 1000 lines open on this call and you truly will not want to miss the opportunity of a free hour of information that could change the way you do business!  Jared James is the CEO & Founder of Jared James Enterprises and travels around the country speaking to and coaching REALTORS®. To register for the webinar, please click here. 
 

2010 Emil J. Morey Scholarship Applications Are Now Available 

The Emil J. Morey Memorial Scholarship was created in 1988 and first awarded in 1989 to honor the memory of REALTOR® Emil J. Morey (1923-1988) Emil J. Morey Memorial Scholarship applications are available at the NFCAR office. Stop and pick up your application. The deadline for students to submit their application is Wednesday, April 28th. This year our winner’s will be announced on June 9th at our General Membership Meeting. 

 
Caravan Contact Information 
Bethel Broker Open Tours: You can add your listing by inputting it into the CMLS Broker Open Tours (Tues. 12pm – 2pm)
Brookfield; Kellie Martone or Joan Gough at ERA Goodfellow Homes (203) 775-1226 (Mon. 11:30am Newtown Savings Bank) 
Danbury; Lia Stites at Wells Fargo (203) 948-0669 (Wed. at 9:15am)
New Fairfield; Eleanor Cea or Pat Kelly at Kelly King Realty: (203) 312-0555
New Milford; Paul Miller at Newtown Savings Bank (203) 426-2563, ext. 3915 (Thurs. 9:00am N.M. Rail Station)
Sherman; Irit Granger at William Raveis (203) 803-3748 (Every 3rd Tues. of the month)
Condo Only Caravan; Debbie Blum at Cornerstone CT Realty (203) 312-0731(9:30am on Fri. minimum of 6 units)

Just a reminder – Caravans are not managed or operated by NFCAR – they are managed and/or operated by REALTORS®.  Rules and regulations apply to each of the individual caravans.  If you have any questions regarding the caravans, please call the contacts listed above. 


Free CTMLS Training At NFCAR – March 4th
NFCAR will be hosting FREE CTMLS / Statewide Training classes here at the Board office on Thursday, March 4th  

Basic 1 - 10:00 - 11:30: This course is designed as a very basic introduction to MLXchange. This class will concentrate on beginner functionality. The agent will learn how to move around the system. 

Basic 2 - 12:30 - 2:30: (Prerequisite Basic 1) This course is designed for the more seasoned agent that has an established comfort level with the basic functions of the MLXchange system. Topics reviewed will include all search functionality including emailing listings, prospecting and a heavy concentration the MLXchange Mapping component.  

CMA - 2:30 - 4:00: This course is designed to take an agent through a complete CMA analysis using the CMA Wizard.  

Contact NFCAR (203)744-7255 To Register Today. Register Now! Seating is Limited!
Free GFC CMLS Training At NFCAR – March 29th
NFCAR will be hosting FREE Greater Fairfield County CMLS classes here at the Board office on Monday, March 29th. 
Re/Xplorer - 9:30am - 12:30pm: RE/Xplorer (or REX for short) is a web-based tool for accessing the MLS. Since it works through your web browsers (Internet Explorer 6 or higher) you do not need to purchase any software. This means you can access your listings and much more information from anywhere you have access to the World Wide Web. We'll review searching, printing and emailing listings, as well as listing entry and change.  

Listing Book - 1:30pm - 4:30pm: This class covers setting up your personal profile, adding your buyers and sellers, viewing client and listing reports, setting up your Business Builder website, and creating targeted marketing campaigns.  

Contact GFC CMLS (800) 474-0101 To Register Today. Seating is Limited!

 
ePro Workshop At NFCAR Apr. 27th
Don't miss this free e-PRO® Workshop, compliments of NAR and  InternetCrusade. Attending this workshop will teach you technology tips that will immediately help differentiate you from your competition!
The e-PRO® Workshop will cover many beneficial technology tips, including some information to get you started with Social Networking, which you can apply right away. e-PRO® is the only online technology certification course offered by the National Association of REALTORS and it’s NAR's fastest growing certification course. As an added bonus, NAR’s all new Web 2.0 & Social Media course (a $99 value) will be included with every e-PRO® course enrollment.

Here are the details:

Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Location: Northern Fairfield County Association of REALTORS®: 15 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT 06801
Register Now! Seating is Limited! To register simply visit; http://ePROworkshop.InternetCrusade.com  or call toll free 866-ePRONAR (866-377-6627)
 

‘Principles & Practices’ Course – May 3rd 

Whether you know someone who’s thinking of becoming a licensed salesperson, or if you are interested in converting your license from ’salesperson’ to ‘broker’, this is the course to take. 

Here are the details: 

Begins: Monday, May 3rd    

Ends: Wednesday, July 28th   

Runs: Monday & Wednesday - 6:00pm – 9:00pm 

Salesperson: $429.00  

Broker-Up Grade:  $349.00 

Please visit the following link to download the registration form: http://www.nfcar.com/pdf/May10RegForm.pdf

 

REALTOR® University Webinar Sessions For March

The new online Webinar Series is the easy and most convenient way of learning how to get ahead through industry-related interactive, virtual classrooms. Attend live seminars without leaving your home or office at REALTOR® University's new online Webinar Series. Here are the sessions currently scheduled for February & March: 
‘Light ‘Em on Fire: Newest Motivators to Get Your Agents Back on Top of Their Games’ 3/17/10

‘How Top Agents are Earning $100,000+ From Their Web Sites Alone!’ 3/18/10 

‘Transitioning From Residential To Commercial Real Estate’ 3/22/10 

‘Five Keys To Representing The Reo/Short Sale Buyer’ 3/22/10
‘How to Successfully Close Your Short Sales’ 3/25/10
New sessions are added often so keep checking back. To learn more or to sign up for a webinar, view what REALTOR® University has to offer go to www.nfcar.com , click on the REALTOR® University Icon on the right hand side of our home page. 

CAR's 'Gates Scholarship' Are Now Available
CAR's Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship applications are now available. Children of REALTORS®, REALTOR-ASSOCIATES®, Local Board/Association Staff and CAR staff members are eligible to apply. The application deadline is May 21, 2010. You may stop by the NFCAR office and pickup a copy of the Gates Scholarship application or download the scholarship application by visiting; http://www.ctrealtor.com/members/protected/gatesscholarshipapp_2010.htm
 

REALTOR® Magazine's Good Neighbor Awards Opens Call for Entries 

REALTOR® Magazine is seeking nominations for the eleventh annual REALTOR® Magazine Good Neighbor Awards. The National Association of REALTORS®® annual program recognizes REALTORS® who've made extraordinary commitments to their communities through volunteer work. The five winners will be announced in November in REALTOR® Magazine. Each winner will be recognized at the 2010 REALTORS® Conference & Expo in New Orleans and receive travel expenses to the conference, national media exposure for his or her community cause, and a $10,000 grant for the charity. In addition to the winners, five honorable mentions will each receive a $2,500 grant. Good Neighbor Awards entries must be received by Friday, May 21, 2010. To download the registration form, please visit; http://www.realtor.org/rmogoodneighbors/2008/goodneighborhomepage?wt.mc_id=rd0034

 

REALTOR® University Is Constantly Adding New Courses 

To know which new online courses are coming and when, check-out the 'Upcoming Courses' section at REALTOR® University. Or, join our email list and stay up-to-date with upcoming REALTOR® University courses and special online education announcements.  visit...

http://www.realtor.org/narlservredirect.nsf/pages/NT00001606?OpenDocument&WT.mc_id=LS030310&CAT=Educ  

 

WCR March Meeting & Links 

Date & Time: Wednesday, March 10, 11:30am     

Location: Stony Hill Inn, Stony Hill Road Bethel, CT 06801 

Speaker: Croix Sather. He is an authority on teaching us how to capitalize on Social Marketing. Croix is a dynamic award winning speaker that will entertain as well as educate. 

Remember monthly meetings are open to WCR members and non-members. The new price is $15 for members and $30 for non-members. RSVP to Kathy Berg; 203-702-2432 or via email kathyaberg@yahoo.com  
In CT:  www.wcrgfc.org  
National: www.wcr.org
 
 
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