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NFCAR Newsletter
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July 26, 2010
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Volume 11, Issue 15
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Participate in the 2010 REALTOR® Technology Survey & enter to win an iPad
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| The purpose of this annual survey is to keep pulse on tech trends among REALTORS® and how REALTORS® are using technology. One individual will be selected, at random, to win an iPad. The survey is available through Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Findings will be available at www.realtor.org/crt at the end of September. Visit...
http://www.crt.realtors.org/cms/surveys/start?&WT.mc_id=LS072110&CAT=Educ
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NFCAR's Annual Trade Expo ~ Save The Date
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It is the event we've all been waiting for! NFCAR's 15th Annual Education & Trade Expo!
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At The Danbury Plaza 18 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury, CT (203) 794-0600
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SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, September 23, 2010
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2 FREE Continuing Education Classes For The First 200 Paid Registrants!
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Expo Features: Over 30 Vendors * Hot Food Lunch Stations * 4 CE Classes * Election Results * Raffles Galore * Cash Prize Giveaways * Affiliate, REALTOR® & Rookie Of The Year Announcement
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Stay tuned for more information...
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Election Announcement!
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| As per the by-laws of The Northern Fairfield County Association of REALTORS® official notification of the commencement of nominations is hereby given. Your Election Committee is in the process of receiving nominations for the following offices |
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2011 President-Elect
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6 Local Directors; Peggy Nye, Adele Unger, Charlie Vlahos, Ray Poppe & David Vieira
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4 State Directors; Anne Lewis, Chris Landelius, Anne Stark, Ellen Boyle & David Brand
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For full details, please visit; http://www.nfcar.com/pdf/2010ElectionAnn.pdf
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‘Affiliate Of The Year’
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‘Affiliate of the Year’ nominations are being accepted! This local award is given annually by NFCAR to an Affiliate member who excels in the following areas:
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- Business Accomplishment -Local Association Activity -Civic Activity
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Please call or send your nominations to NFCAR (203) 744-7255. New Date! Nominations must be received by Monday, August 2nd.
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The following Affiliates have been nominated for Affiliate of the Year: Sharon Mendelsohn & Larry Riefberg
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‘REALTOR® Of The Year’
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Nominations are being accepted for this prestigious award. The local award is given annually by NFCAR to a REALTOR® who excels in the following areas:
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- Local Association Activity (30%) - Previous Accomplishments (25%) - State Association Activity 20%) - Civic Activity (15%) - National Association Activity (10%)
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| The recipient of this award is chosen by a point system, which takes all of the above areas into consideration. Our selection committee consists of past ‘REALTOR® of the Year’ (ROTY) winners. Please call or send your nominations to NFCAR (203) 744-7255. New Date! Nominations must be received by Monday, August 2nd. |
| The following REALTORS® have been nominated for REALTOR® of the Year: Connie Strait, Ellen Boyle, Chris Landelius, Marilynn Vannucci, Rosie Daley, & David Brand |
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‘Rookie Of The Year’
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| Nominations are being accepted for this prestigious award. This award is given to an individual who has started in Real Estate within the past 18 months, has demonstrated success in sales and education, has volunteered time to the Association and the real estate community, and has been active in their community.
The following categories are the criteria in which the ‘Rookie of the Year’ winner is decided:
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- Local Association Activity (50%) - Local/Civic / Charitable Activity (30%) - State Association Activity (10%) - National Association Activity (10%)
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| If you have any questions, or wish to be considered for this prestigious award, please send your nomination to NFCAR, please call NFCAR at (203) 744 – 7255. New Date! Nominations must be received by Monday, August 2nd. |
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The following REALTORS® have been nominated for Rookie of the Year: Sherry Gonzalez, James Glynn & Rhonda Woods, Tom Sullivan, Margaret Tamas & Linda Sarbello.
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Housatonic Habitat Needs You!
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Housatonic Habitats Breakfast is to be held on September 24th and they are starting to prepare for it. Volunteers are needed to do what sales people do best! This is a one- time event for this year. Can you help? Will you help? Please… Just call or email Fran Blackwell at 203-438-9531 x 356, fransays@sbcglobal.net or Joanne Patrick at 203-438-7447, joanne@patrickweb.com .
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| 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 Sanchez Stites at Fairfield County Bank (203) 948-0669 (Wed. at 9:15am) |
| New Fairfield; Jane Serfass at Neumann Real Estate (203) 746-6565 |
| 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) |
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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.
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| CTMLS' Online Training Program For July |
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Learn the ins and outs of the MLXchange MLS system from the comfort of your favorite easy chair. CTMLS will be using the advanced technology of "GoToWebinar" so all you need to access the class is a computer and an internet connection. To register for the July MLXchange series of classes please visit; http://ctmls.ctreal.com/Services/Training-Resources/Classes.aspx . Class registration is limited to 25 registrants per session so ACT NOW and register your spot today! In the future, you can stay informed of class schedules by using the CTMLS monthly Newsletter or check online at http://www.facebook.com/ctmls . After registering for class, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with the conference call number and webinar URL link for the class session. CTMLS asks that you join the session at least 10 minutes prior to start time where the instructor (Lauren Egan) will be available to answer any pre-session questions. During the sessions CTMLS will mute the audience until the end of the session where we will open up the class to Q & A.
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‘Principles & Practices’ Course – August 23rd
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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.
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Begins: Monday, August 23rd
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Ends: Wednesday, November 10th
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Runs: Monday & Wednesday - 6:00pm – 9:00pm
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Salesperson: $429.00
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Broker-Up Grade: $349.00
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Please visit the following link to download the registration form: http://www.nfcar.com/pdf/Aug10RegForm.pdf
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NFCAR's Lunch & Learn Seminars
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Individual Seminars are $10 each. Lunch Included!!! All Seminars Held At NFCAR
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8/19: Rebecca Lollie, Annie Mariano, James Mcminn: Mortgages in 2010 & FHA Reverse, Rehab, and Condo Approvals & How To Get 100% Financing Plus Closing Cost
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8/26: Joyce Kuhn: The Cost Of Aging, Who Pays
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To download the registration form, please visit; http://www.nfcar.com/pdf/L&L2010Session.pdf
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REALTOR® University Webinar Sessions For July & August
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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.
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Here are the sessions currently scheduled for July & August:
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| ‘7 Powerful Free Tools To Increase Your Productivity, Target Your Niche and Increase Quality Leads’ 7/27 |
| ‘How to Create & Deliver a Killer Listing Presentation’ 8/3 |
| ‘The Five Best Methods to Propel your Business to the Finish Line’ 8/10 |
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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.
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NAR 2010 REALTORS® Conference and Expo
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| Join The Real Estate Celebration At NardiGRAS! The 2010 REALTORS® Conference & Expo is back in New Orleans and you won't want to miss this party. NAR has planned another great event for REALTORS® and guests, including over 125 education sessions, the largest real estate expo, and lots of opportunities to expand your network. This year's program highlights include: Mary Lou Retton ~ Earth Wind & Fire ~ Rich KarlgaardCome celebrate a new real estate market in a revitalized city! New Orleans is the destination for inspiration, where you'll find solutions to your business challenges by day - and opportunities to unwind at night! We're excited to be back in New Orleans since our heartfelt visit in 2006 after Hurricane Katrina. The city is glad to have us back too; to watch their special welcome message to REALTORS®, please visit; http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid73754542001?bctid=74146359001 . MORE VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY IN 2010: Now you can attend education sessions of your choice at the conference and download the rest of the programs at home for continued learning throughout the year.That's double your registration value for nearly 100 sessions, and it's a great way to make sure you don't miss a thing. Just be sure to register for a full conference pass ($350 before August 15, $380 after August 15). To register now for the 2010 Conference & Expo, please visit; http://www.realtor.org/convention.nsf/pages/registration |
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Sustainable Staging - 8 Tips to Make Your Listing Stand Out
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With demand rising for green home features, it's no surprise that home stagers are starting to style sustainably to help prospective buyers see green when they're shopping for property. Read about eight staging tips to make your listings stand out. To read more, visit;
http://www.realtor.org/narlservredirect.nsf/pages/NT00001766?OpenDocument&WT.mc_id=LS072110&CAT=Curr |
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2010 Leadership Conference – Register Today!
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On November 30 - December 1, the Connecticut Association of REALTORS® will hold its 9th Annual CT REALTORS® Leadership Conference and State/Local Board Leadership Program. This conference is attended by REALTOR® leaders, members and local Association Executives from across the State and is the only statewide event held each year. So plan to start building your REALTOR® skills and join us November 30 – December 1 at the Mystic Marriott Resort and Spa in Groton! Deadline to register is November 5, 2010 *Register by October 15, 2010 to be entered into a drawing for a free overnight hotel room for the conference! To register, visit; https://secure.ctrealtor.com/secure/leadconf/register.html
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WCR Links
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In CT: www.wcrgfc.org
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National: www.wcr.org
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