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Monthly Newsletter August, 2007

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CCAR News
WCR Octoberfest Party! - Save the Date 10/19/2007

Education
Education Feature Class - NEW CLASS - NTREIS Realist

Government Affairs
2nd Annual REALTOR® Rodeo
2007 TREPAC Golf Tournament
Meetings
Plano Networking
Allen Networking Meeting - 8/2
Frisco Networking Meeting - 8/2  LOCATION CHANGE AUGUST ONLY!
Wylie Networking Meeting - 8/16
McKinney Networking Meeting - 8/15
CCAR Commmittee Meetings
WCR Meetings
Member Benefits
Sears Appliance Select - get a discount on your new appliance!
MLS News
NTREIS Rules & Regulations Weekly Review
TAR News
2007 Texas REALTORS® Convention & Trade Expo in Galveston - 9/7-9/11

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CCAR News
WCR Oktoberfest Party - Save the Date 10/19/2007
2nd Annual Collin County Women's Council of REALTORS® Oktoberfest Party! Friday, October 19, 2007, 7:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m. Located at the Collin County Association of REALTORS®, 6821 Coit Rd, Plano. Tickets are $35 for all you can eat and drink! For more information Please contact Crystal Gober at 972-768-3920 or Stephanie Allen at 214-728-0998.

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Education
Education Feature Classes for July and August
Look for the Monthly Education Update emailed to you the second week of each month. Click here for July 2007 Education Newsletter  


To register for classes go to online services at: https://ecom.director.firstamericanmls.com/collinss

Education features NEW CLASS - NTREIS REALIST starting in August!

New Classes - NTREIS Realist

NTREIS Realist Tax allows you to check sales statistics by county, start searches, or access other Realist services from the menu bar.   Additional property data has also been added to the database, including sales and mortgage data, phone numbers, privacy encoding (National Do-Not-Call List, Direct Marketing Association opt-out and state non-solicitation lists), and geo-code data.  Enhanced mapping capabilities are also available.  No longer will you have to move between Quick Search and Tax. Realist provides all of this information in one database. For more information go to:
http://ccar.net/resourcelibrary/viewdocfile.aspx?id=449


Two new classes: Wednesday August 29th - 10:00 - 12:00

                AND   Tuesday, September 11th - 10:00 - 12:00


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Government Affairs

2nd Annual REALTOR® Rodeo 8/18
Saturday, August 18th, 5:00 p.m. marks the 2nd Annual REALTOR® Rodeo benefitting your 2007 TREPAC Investments. Enjoy dinner and live auction at the CowTown Coliseum. Admission is $35 Adults, $20 Teens, $10 Children 11 & under. Parking is included in ticket price. Take the bus, courtesy of Southern Land Co. (first come,first served). Tickets available at CCAR or for ticket form go to:
http://ccar.net/resourcelibrary/viewdocfile.aspx?id=443. Call Pam Tidwell at 972-618-3800 for more information. Thank you to the advertisers: http://ccar.net/resourcelibrary/viewdocfile.aspx?id=444
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2007 TREPAC Golf Tournament 9/19
Toll Brothers, Inc presents The CCAR 2007 TREPAC Golf Tournament at Heritage Ranch Golf & Country Club in Fairview, TX. Shotgun Start at 1:30 p.m., 4 person scramble. $99 includes: one 18-hold round of golf, lunch, awards dinner, silent auction, prizes, tournament cap, and one raffle ticket. For Registration information and advertiser information go to:
http://ccar.net/resourcelibrary/viewdocfile.aspx?id=446.
CCAR would like to thank the following advertisers: http://ccar.net/resourcelibrary/viewdocfile.aspx?id=445
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Meetings
Plano Networking
CCAR, 6821 Coit Rd, Plano. Breakfast & networking start at 8:45 a.m.

Host office for July is Century-21 Judge Fite

July 31, 2007
Speaker: CCAR MLS Dept.
Topic: New Tax System
Advertiser: Centex Homes

Host office for August is Keller Williams Plano

August 7, 2007
Speaker:Marvin Jolly & Brooke Herrin, Team Leaders-Keller Williams
Advertiser:To be announced

August 14, 2007
Speaker: Dick Dillingham, Owner/National Trainer-Keller Williams
Topic: How I Made Millions with My Mets
Advertiser: K. Hovnanian Homes

August 21, 2007
Speaker:CCAR REALTOR/Lender Committee
Topic: Panel Discussion
Advertiser: Wall Homes

August 28, 2007
Speaker:Mary Harker, National Trainer-Keller Williams
Topic: Positive Mindset in Real Estate
Advertiser: To be announced
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  Allen Networking Meeting - 8/2
Host Office: Ebby Halliday
Networking: 8:30 a.m.; Meeting 8:45 a.m.
Speaker: Charles Kramer, Attorney, Republic Title Company Topic:"Minerals...It's All in the Deal...or Is It?"
TRLP: Randy Wright, AE
Location: Community Room at Allen Municipal Court Parks Building, 305 Century Pkwy, Allen 75013
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Frisco Networking Meeting - 8/2 LOCATION CHANGE AUGUST ONLY!
Host Office: Keller Williams Realty
Location CHANGE: AUGUST MEETING ONLY: Shawnee Room in Founders Hall at CCCC in Frisco
Networking: 8:30 a.m.; Meeting 8:45 a.m.
Speaker: Bob Shaver
Topic: Update on the Frisco Square
Advertiser: Chicago Title
Drawing: K.Hovnanian Homes
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  Wylie Networking Meeting- 8/16
Host Office: Keller Williams
Networking: 8:30 a.m.; Meeting 8:45 a.m.
Speaker: To be announced
Location: Woodbridge Golf & Country CLub, 7400 Woodbridge Club Dr., Wylie 75098
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McKinney Networking Meeting- 8/15
Host Office: Ebby Halliday
Networking: 8:30 a.m.; Meeting 8:45 a.m.
Location: Eldorado Country Club, 2604 Country Club Dr. McKinney 75070; Speaker: McKinney Airport
Advertiser: PODS Storage
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CCAR Committee Meetings
monthly calendar of committee meetings located at CCAR.

8/2 - Thursday, 11:00 a.m. Education Committee
8/3 - Friday, 9:00 a.m. Executive Committee
8/6 - Monday, 11:30 a.m. IBN Executive Committee
8/7 - Tuesday, 9:45 a.m. REALTOR/Lender Committee
8/14 - Tuesday, 9:45 a.m. Government Affairs Committee
8/14 - Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. Bylaws Committee
8/20 - Monday, 11:30 a.m. Housing Opportunities
8/21 - Tuesday, 9:45 a.m. Affiliate Committee
8/21 - Tuesday, 9:45 a.m. MLS Committee
8/23 - Thursday, 12:00 p.m. B & F and Executive Committee
8/28 - Tuesday, 9:45 a.m. Membership Development
8/30 - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. Board of Directors Meeting
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  WCR Meetings - 2007 Scheduled Meetings



WCR Breakfast Resource Meetings
8:15 - 9:45 am (2nd Thursday of month)
Gleneagles Country Club
5401 W. Park Blvd, Plano
RSVP @972-733-9652 by Noon Tuesday prior
$15/Member & $18/Non-Member
$20 @ Door (No Reservations Made)

Visit our Website: http://www.wcr-collincounty.org/ for
Membership, Scholarship & Upcoming Events!

2007 WCR Breakfast Meeting Schedule

August 9th
September 13th
November 8th
December 13th - Installation @ 10:00 am
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Member Benefits
Sears Appliance Select - get a discount on your new appliance!
CCAR is excited to offer a new member benefit from Sears Appliance Select for all our members (AND THEIR CLIENTS)! This is a benefit of up to 20-30% off new appliances. You simply call the phone number provided on your membership card. To get your membership card and catalog, check with your broker or come by the CCAR office.

For a complete list of CCAR member benefits go to: http://www.ccar.net/public/memberbenefits.aspx
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MLS News

 

 

 

NTREIS Rules & Regulations Weekly Review

NTREIS RULES AND REGULATIONS WEEKLY REVIEW – WEEK 29

SECTION 8 – SELLING PROCEDURES  

8.01 – The Other Participant shall disclose clearly to the Listing Participant whether the Other Participant is acting as an owner’s subagent or as a buyer’s agent at the first contact with the Listing Participant, whether by telephone, written communication or any face to face contact.  If the Other Participant fails to make such disclosure as set for the in the preceding sentence, the Listing Participant should request the Other Participant to make such disclosure prior to concluding such first contact.  The failure of the Listing Participant to make such request of the Other Participant shall not waive or release the Other Participant form any obligation to furnish timely the agency disclosure set forth in the section.

DISCLOSURE!  If you are working with a buyer, make sure you get your Buyer’s Representation form signed and disclose who you represent in a transaction.  And if you are the Listing Agent, ask for that information if it has not been disclosed. 

If you have any questions regarding this Rule, please feel free to contact Judy Kresich, MLS Quality Control at 972-618-3800 EXT. 216
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TAR News


Expand your mind, expand your business, and have tons of fun in Galveston Register now for the 2007 Texas REALTORS® Convention and Trade Expo!

This year’s Texas REALTORS® Convention sets up shop September 7-11 in Galveston. As always, the convention and trade expo gives you countless opportunities to renew old friendships and make new ones with fellow REALTORS® from across the state, listen to some of the most dynamic speakers in the country, pick up a few MCE credits while learning the latest industry trends, attend a party or two (or more), and check out the fantastic vendors at the trade expo.

This year’s event and location present the perfect combination to mix business with pleasure. The 32-mile-long island—only a short drive from Houston—boasts sun-splashed beaches, great restaurants, and a unique history. Enjoy all that Galveston has to offer—and there’s plenty—but don’t forget why you came to the coast in the first place.

Educational opportunities abound this year. During the first two days of convention, you have the opportunity to become a Certified Affordable Housing Specialist. This new 12-hour certification combines various MCE courses that equip Texas REALTORS® with the knowledge you need to increase the rate of homeownership and ownership retention in Texas. Later, hear from renowned speaker Rick DeLuca, who will show you how to work more efficiently and increase your sales volume at the same time. Join Mark Porter for technology tips that will make your life easier and more productive in real estate. These are just a few of the many educational offerings of this year’s convention.

The special events at the convention make the event memorable to many. Sunday, September 9, is REALTORS® Night Out, during which you will have the chance to visit the celebrated 1877 tall ship Elissa during a visit to Galveston’s historic waterfront. Add some great food, networking, and some shopping along Galveston’s famous Strand, and you have the perfect evening. Many of Galveston’s well-known restaurants will be open for dessert or an after-dinner cocktail.

All in all, the 2007 Texas REALTORS® Convention and Trade Expo offers you an experience you won’t soon forget. The August 8 housing deadline is fast approaching, and rooms are going fast, so make your reservations now. To register online, visit http://www.texasrealtors.com/.

Mike Barnett is the North Texas Field Representative for the Texas Association of REALTORS®. He can be reached at mbarnett@TexasRealtors.com or (512) 971-8338.
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