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May marks the launch of RAMCFL.org, the new online home of the Realtor Association of Martin County. We've moved our website to a brand‐new platform and a completely dif‐ferent hosting company. RAMC is aware of the trouble many of our members have had with our site over the years, and launching the new ramcfl.org is the culmination of a two‐year effort to overhaul ALL the systems we use to serve the needs of our membership.
There are fewer pages and menus, with more information simply laid out on each page. You should be able to find information on any topic using just one or two clicks from the navigation links along the top of the page.
One important thing to note: we had to reset everyone’s password, but your user ID will re‐main the same. The new password is being sent via email so please be sure to check any mes‐sage you receive from RAMC. Also, the first time you login, you will be asked to update some of your contact information.
We hope you find this new online home easy to use and organized with valuable informa‐tion!
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
for RAMC Director Positions Have you been a REALTOR® member of RAMC for two years or more?
Have you served as a RAMC Committee Chairman, Vice‐Chairman or member?
Do you regularly participate in Association activities, programs and events?
Would you like to give back to your profession?
If you answered yes to all of these questions, then you meet the qualifications to serve on the Board of Directors, and the Nominating Committee wants to hear from YOU!
Fill out the Application on Fill out the Application on pages 14pages 14‐‐15 15 and and
submit it to RAMC by submit it to RAMC by May 11th!May 11th!
Introducing Our New Website
www.RAMCFL.org
REALTOR® ASSOCIATION OF MARTIN COUNTY 43 SW Monterey Road Stuart, Florida 34994
Phone (772) 283‐1748 Fax (772) 288‐0215
[email protected] www.ramcfl.org
OFFICERS President
MARTY CARMODY [email protected]
President‐Elect TOM BAKER
Vice President DEBRA DUVALL, CIPS, CRS, CRB [email protected]
Secretary‐Treasurer CHRISTY BEARSE, CPA
christy@florida‐homefinders.com
DIRECTORS SUE ANDERSEN, TRC [email protected]
DIANA BRUTON, AHWD,CRB,LTG,PMN [email protected]
KERI BURGESS [email protected]
JUDY BURKHARDT, GRI,CRS,CRB,SRES,ABR [email protected]
SANDY BURTON [email protected]
DENNIS FADDEN, CRS, GRI, SRES, SFR [email protected]
CHERYL GAYDOS, GRI, SFR, TRC, ePro [email protected]
LINDA PRANGE, CRS [email protected]
STAFF JOY LANE
Executive Vice President [email protected]
LANIE HAW Professional Services Director
Education, Sponsorships, Membership [email protected]
JEREMEY BINGHAM Technology Director
Government Affairs, RAMConline.org, Supra [email protected]
MARISA MOLEIRO MLS Director
MLS, Residential Marketing, RAMC Newsletter [email protected]
HELENE GRATTON Administrative Assistant [email protected]
Want to advertise in the RAMC Digest? Contact
Marisa for information:
Deadline for the June edition is
May 18th
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The Realtor® Association of Martin County
is on Facebook!
Connect with us and stay informed with
up‐to‐date news and information, and
breaking updates when applicable.
Go to www.facebook.com/MartinRealtors and “Like” us!
National Association of REALTORS® 888‐874‐6500
Florida Association of REALTORS® 407‐438‐1400
Florida Legal Hotline 407‐438‐1409 Free advice from an Attorney for members of Flor‐ida Realtors®!
Florida Tech Helpline 407‐587‐1450 (M‐F 9am‐8pm / Sat 9am‐5pm) Free expert assistance and support for all your technical needs.
DBPR 850‐487‐1395 www.MyFloridaLicense.com/dbpr (FL Dept. of Business and Professional Regulation)
Check your CE credits and license renewal information at:
www.MyFloridaLicense.com
MLXchange Help Desk 888‐825‐5472 M‐F 8:30am‐8:30pm / S‐S 8:30am‐3pm
Form Simplicity 407‐587‐1430
KURIO 888‐935‐8746 http://martincounty.kurio.mobi
ListHub Support 877‐847‐3394 (press 2)
ListingBook 866‐353‐3456
RealBiz 360 888‐732‐5249 (press 2)
Realtor.com 800‐878‐4166
RPR (24‐7 Support) 877‐977‐7576
ShowingTime 800‐379‐0057
Supra 877‐699‐6787
Important Phone Numbers and Web Sites
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New REALTOR® Members Deborah Bartolotta RE/Max of Stuart – Stracuzzi Team
Judy Cialone New Wave Realty
Daniel Curiel Keller Williams of the T.C.
Colleen Dennard Better Homes & Gardens, Laviano & Assoc‐Stuart
Roy Lindow Better Homes & Gardens, Laviano & Assoc‐Stuart
Rochelle Martell Better Homes & Gardens, Laviano & Assoc‐Stuart
Cathy Patton Premier Realty Group
Margaret Speer Coldwell Banker ‐ Hobe Sound
MLS Only Mary Magazine Eagle Point Realty
Transfers Traci Clark Keyes Company – PSL
Lance Collins Keller Williams of the T.C.
Penny Whichello Penelope Properties Inc.
New Business Partners Katarina Anderson DR Horton
New MLS Office #976 Realty Investments Corp.
3611 SW 87 Ave
Miami, FL 33165
(305) 559‐0330 p
(305) 777‐8841 f
DR: Ibis Sanabria
New Business Partner Offices #A640 Sterling Coastal Appraisals Inc.
5300 SE Dell St.
Stuart, FL 34997
772‐291‐7908
Patricia Wilson
#A641 Two Men and a Truck
1532 SE Village Green Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
(772) 398‐9995 p
(772) 398‐9984
Janelle Dowley
MEMBERSHIP
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During the past few months, the topic of residential and con‐dominium communities not allowing open houses has reached a level of frustration among RAMC agents. The Marketing Committee is happy to assist Julia Sansevere and Lynn Pinkerton in researching, making recommendations, and reaching out to communities in Martin County that are ad‐verse to open houses.
A concerned group of RAMC members met after the April 10th ,2012 Tuesday Marketing Meeting to discuss this topic and share ideas. During that meeting, a general consensus emerged that open houses are as important to communities as they are to sellers, buyers, and agents.
There are various reasons why certain communities do not embrace real estate agents ‘open houses; these reasons can range from non‐residents freely moving around a gated com‐munity, security issues, open house signage, residents’ pri‐vacy, etc. To address these concerns, our goal is three‐fold:
gather detailed information on why certain communities do not allow open houses, identify communities that work closely with agents and their open houses, and present a plan of action, including statistics, anecdotal information, and solutions that will complement community standards.
In an effort to streamline and organize information supporting this task, we ask that any agent who has a recommendation, sug‐gestion or information on a particu‐lar community, please e‐mail Marie Caiazza, Vice ‐Chairperson/Marketing Committee at mcaiazza‐[email protected] Thank you.
Martin County Communities and Open Houses
Need help making a selection? Read the 2013 Committee descriptions.
Apply now for a 2013 Committee: Fill out the Committee Request form (TLN login required)
Committee meetings date/times do overlap and this should be considered when making your committee requests. As an exam‐ple, you can view the recent 2012 Mid‐Winter Business Commit‐tee Meeting Schedule to see when committees meet during the week. (You must be logged into a TLN account to use this appli‐cation.)
Thank you for your interest in serving on a Florida Realtors® committee, council, forum or exchange! Your willingness to par‐ticipate is greatly appreciated. Please understand that given Florida Realtors® bylaw restrictions on the size and structure of some committees, your request may not result in an appoint‐ment. Please be assured that the incoming Florida Realtors® president, who makes all committee assignments, will honor as many requests as possible.
Please note: The deadline for submitting 2013 Committee Ser‐vice Request/Recommendations is May 26, 2012.
You will automatically be emailed a receipt of your submission, so please include your most current email address. If you have any questions, please contact Christine Roberts, 407.438.1400, or via email at [email protected].
FUNDAMENTAL FUNCTIONS OF COMMITTEES
We consider them an essential element to our organization. Generally, a committee has four fundamental functions. First, to carry out tasks and advance projects. Secondly, to make edu‐cated recommendations to the board. Third, it must work with and assist staff. Finally, the committee is to develop and encour‐age future leaders.
Take time to explore these functions in depth
Committee Tools
My Committee Meetings (login required)
My Committee History
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Planning a meeting or chairing a commit‐tee? Where do you begin? Use tips from Bob Harris, CAE, whose 20 years of experi‐ence with association management focuses on core knowledge and member needs. Bob offers advice on how to plan a meeting, how to conduct business during the meeting and important steps to follow after a meeting.
Read more
Download a PowerPoint presentation on the topic
Visit Bob's website
Florida Realtors® 2013 Committee Applications
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Safety First
Current REALTOR® Crime Statistics There were eleven confirmed real estate murders in 2011. With attacks, rapes, murders and suicides, 2011 was the most violent year in the real estate industry.
IN 2011
The majority of attacks on real estate professionals oc‐curred in the afternoons on Thursday or Friday.
Nearly 30% of attack victims were men.
Most attacks did not occur inside major metro areas.
Guns were used roughly 50% of the time in attacks.
Robbery was the intention going into the attack but fre‐quently resulted in a shooting.
Unfortunately, there is no face of a standard victim, no face of a standard attacker, and no common theme between many at‐tacks. The only common threads between these attacks are (1) there is no common thread, everyone is equally vulnerable and (2) many lives have been altered as people have lost loved ones or have been attacked.
Safety First Due to our frequent contact with unfamiliar people in private locations, real estate professionals face more on‐the‐job risks than many other business professionals. One way to avoid a potential attack before it happens is to trust your instincts. Your intuition, combined with your common sense, can help get you out of trouble. For example, you are working an open house and a person enters. Suddenly you feel a knot in your stomach. As you stand to greet him, he blows you off. What do you do?
A) Follow him and try to engage him. B) Yell at him to come back and sign the guest book. C) Do nothing, he will leave soon. D) Listen to your gut, grab your cell phone and walk out.
Click here to watch a video to learn the correct answer.
We are all busy and preoccupied with work, family and friends. But don't let our "busyness" keep us from staying safe. By fol‐lowing some simple techniques and taking time to stop and look around, we can drastically decrease the chances of becoming victims.
About Andrew Wooten
Andrew has been teaching for the past 27 years. He has authored two books; "A Safety
Guide for Open Houses, Listing Appointments & Vacant Properties" and "The Real Es‐
tate Guide to Safety." He teaches nationally at associations and corporations instructing
on how to live, work and play safely. To learn more about Andrew Wooten and SAFE
please visit us at www.justbesafe.com or to purchase Andrew's books visit our Safety
Store.
This month’s safety article is from Andrew Wooten, President of S.A.F.E. and Realtor® safety instructor. Visit his website to learn more or to book Andrew Wooten for programs and keynotes for your organization!
For more tips, tools and information, please visit the resource page on our website, www.justbesafe.com.
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RAMC Members had a blast at
the 2012 Stuart Sailfish Re‐
gatta on April 14th and 15th.
We can’t wait to do it again
next year!
Many thanks to Business Part‐
ner Greg Gardner of Wide An‐
gle Photography for providing
RAMC with these fantastic
photos!
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IMPORTANT Message from SUPRA
Update Your Bookmarks for SupraWEB
Following the move from the GE SSO solution to the UTC SSO, it has come to our attention that many users of the system have bookmarked the old GE SSO login site. Currently, when an agent goes to that site, they are automatically redirected to the UTC SSO site. GE is providing this redirect as a service to Supra as we transition off their system, but will soon disable this feature. Thus it is important that users change the bookmark they use to reach Su‐praWEB.
To add the new SupraWEB bookmark to your browser, they should take the following steps:
Go to www.supraekey.com
Click on “Agents‐Log on to SupraWEB”
The user will be taken to the UTC SSO login page.
Add this page as a bookmark (procedure for adding bookmark will vary by browser type).
We also suggest that agents delete the old GE SSO bookmark once the new bookmark has been added.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 are both great operating systems with some fea‐tures that are undiscovered by many of their users. In this edition of Tech Helpline's Lifeline , we explore the options you have as a Windows Vista or Windows 7 user to back up your computer and files.
Complete PC Backup If you own Windows Vista Business, Ulti‐mate or Windows 7 Home Premium, you have access to the ability to completely back up your computer in case of a catastrophic hard drive crash or powerful virus. This is the best form of backup and all it requires is an external hard drive and time to set aside to start the process.
In Windows Vista Business and Ultimate: Click the Start button on the lower left‐hand corner. Type in "Backup" but do not press enter. Look for "Backup Status and Configuration" to appear in the search list and click on that. Click on "Complete PC Backup." Click "Create a backup now" and follow the prompts to select the external device (external hard drive, usually) onto which you'd like to back up your com‐puter. You will be asked which drive to back up.; usually this is the "C:" drive.
In Windows 7: Click the Start button on the lower left‐hand corner. Type in "Backup" but do not press enter. Look for "Back up your com‐puter" to appear in the search list and click on that. Click on "Create a system image." Select the external device (external hard drive, usually) to which you will be backing up your computer. You will be asked which drive to back up; usually this is the "C:" drive. The process may take an hour or more. The Complete PC backup is for major back‐
ups. Follow with regular backups as in‐structed below to have the latest inven‐tory of your more important files backed up while using the complete backup as a good starting point to recover from in case of a crash.
Windows Vista and 7's built‐in backup features Windows Vista and 7 hold the tools to also
periodically back up your more important files on a regular schedule. This proc‐ess is rather quick and painless. Being that this exists in win‐dows itself, you can use this process on any computer manu‐
factured in the last four years with Win‐dows on it.
In Windows Vista: Click the Start button on the lower left‐hand corner. Type in "Backup" but do not press enter. Look for "Backup Status and Configuration" to appear in the search list and click on that then click on "Back Up Files". Click "Set up automatic file backup" and follow the prompts to select the ex‐ternal device (external hard drive or USB Flash drive, typically) to which you would like to back up your files. You will then be presented with options for which files you would like to back up.
In Windows 7: Click the Start button on the lower left‐hand corner. Type in "Backup" but do not press enter. Look for "Back up your com‐puter" to appear in the search list and click on that and then click on "Set up backup". Select the external device (external hard drive or USB Flash drive, typically) to which you will be backing up your files. You will then be presented with options for which files you would like to back up, including allowing Windows to choose for you (recommended).
Backing up a computer is essential for keeping your valuable documents, photos and records around. Just a few minutes of your time can save you from unnecessary stress, anxiety, and in the case of busi‐nesses, lost revenue.
About Technology Helpline
The Technology Helpline goal is to pro‐vide superior technology support ser‐vices to all. We have been in operation for ten years, and our talented, US‐based analysts share a passion for technology and are here to help you with your technology questions.
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Technology Technology Technology Backing Up Your Windows PC
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Women’s Council of Realtors District III Annual Event
Greater Palm Beach, Jupiter/Tequesta/Hobe Sound, Stuart/Martin and St. Lucie County Chapters
“Step on Board ~ Your Cruise to Success”
Majestic Princess ~ North Palm Beach Marina Tuesday, June 5 ~ 4:00 - 8:00 pm
Includes Negotiation Class taught by Mike Maxwell $35.00
Breakfast with the State President, Diane McCombs
Wednesday, June 6 ~ 9:00 am ~ PGA Blvd $25.00
For further information contact Liz Woody, [email protected] , 561-630-6488, or visit our website www.FloridaWCRDistrictIII.com. Make checks payable to WCR District III
and mail to Liz Woody, Third Federal Savings, 11701 US Highway #1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408.
Limited Seating, Realtors Only
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Thank You! … to our April program sponsors:
Program Date Sponsor
Marketing 4/3/12 Lynda McSherry Pesavento / TD Bank
Marketing 4/10/12 Lisa MacDougall / Fidelity Funding Mortgage Corp.
Marketing 4/17/12 Michael Steffen / National Building Inspections
Marketing 4/24/12 John Cherveny / Homes by JMC
Basic MLS 4/5/12 Joe Rauso / DR Horton
Listing Contracts 4/12/12 Regina Karner / Karner Surveying Inc.
Property Appraiser Update 4/13/12 Sharri‐Louise Van Osdol / Vibrant Wellness Solutions
Sales Contracts 4/19/12 Joanne Zarro / Sterling Mortgage
Orientation 4/20/12 Denise Jenkins / Merit Title
Realist Training 4/25/12 Karen Gilmore / East Coast Mortgage Lenders
Fusion Training 4/25/12 Gay Asbury / Seacoast National Bank
Identity Theft: Protecting Your Consumer 4/27/12 Mari Quevedo / Kolter Homes Realty LLC
Upcoming Events:
May 10th—Two Events:
1. Network and Learn with Stuart Martin County Business Resource Meeting present‐ing: "Protecting Yourself from Pitfalls in a Distressed Market" with Ronald Scott Kaniuk, Esq as our Speaker
Pipers Landing, 6160 SW Thistle Terrace, Palm City, FL 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
2. Member Meet and Greet: New Members and Old Members as well as those considering membership ‐ Informal Get to Together to Learn about each other and WCR Stuart Martin County Chapter; Time and place to follow.
June 6th District III event ‐ (see flyer on left‐hand page)
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GRI 1 August 13‐15 & 20‐22
Jupiter‐Tequesta‐Hobe Sound Association of REALTORS®
Member: $275 by 8/1, $325 thereafter To register, call 1‐561‐746‐2707 ext. 103 CEU: 45 Post‐Licensing* or 14 License Renewal
*Members attending GRI 1 to satisfy the 45 Hour Salesperson Post Licensing requirement are eligible to receive a $20 discount. Prior to registering, call your board for a coupon.
GRI 2 September 3‐5 & 10‐11 REALTORS® Association of St. Lucie County
Member: $275 To register, call 1‐800‐669‐4327 CEU: 11 specialty or 30 broker’s post licensing
This month RAMC will be hosting the GRI 3 designation course. See details below on how
to register and what these credits count towards. Note that you can take GRI classes in
any order you wish.
2012 DESIGNATION COURSES Co‐sponsored by the Jupiter, St Lucie and Martin County
REALTOR® Associations
GRI courses can be taken in any order.
D E S I G N A T I O N
GRI 3—Real Estate Specialties
Date: May 2, 3, 4, 9 & 10
Time: Times Vary
Tuition: $300 Tuition
GRI 3 is a 5‐day course held at RAMC. To register call Florida Realtors® at 800‐669‐4327 or go to www.floridarealtors.org and pay with a credit card. This is a great way to earn 30 broker’s post licensing credits or 11 specialty CE credits towards the 14 hours needed for real estate licensing renewal while working on your GRI designation. Hear first‐hand how you can generate income from property management. You’ll learn what governmental agencies are involved and where to go for answers in your area. Get a birds‐eye view of what you can expect when opening an office, including profits and potential problems. Condos; the over 55 rule, compliance with Florida Statutes and what can happen if you don’t. Learn the many facets of the construction process and features to look for. Explore the competitive nature of the global real estate market and more!
Realist Training
If you missed the Realist training class, you can view a recorded webinar of a previous session
that was hosted by Ross Casebere for our RAMC MLS Members. To view this informative ses‐
sion:
Go to http://ramc.mlxhelp.com and login with your MLXchange user ID and password.
Then, go to “Tutorials and Videos” and scroll all the way down
Click on the last link in the list says “Realist Public System Video Training 3/20/12”. This will open the webi‐
nar in a new window. Then you can view the training session at your convenience, rewind and fast forward
as you need to!
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S EM I N A R
Microsoft Outlook Basics
Date: Wednesday, May 30th Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Tuition: $20 by 5/25, $25 thereafter; $35 non‐members
Great training on the basics of Outlook! Learn great tips to make Out‐look even easier to use.
Breakfast sponsored by
S EM I N A R
Microsoft Outlook for Contact Management
Date: Thursday, May 31st
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm Tuition: $20 by 5/25, $25 thereafter; $35 non‐members Learn how to use MS Outlook for contact management including: Im‐porting, Exporting, setting up groups, syncing your Outlook contacts with Google/Gmail and using mail‐merge.
Refreshments
L I V E WE B I N A R 3 C E U
Conflict Resolution for Realtors®
Date: Thursday, May 31st
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Tuition: FREE, but reservations are required Whether they are called disagreements, skirmishes, arguments, or full blown battles, conflicts can wreak havoc in a professional setting. Of‐tentimes conflicts that go unaddressed can eventually manifest into more severe breakdowns in communications, especially when multiple parties are concerned. This live webinar will equip Realtors® with the ability to smooth things out and keep the peace. Whether the issue is as slight as a mere miscommunication, or as serious as a rigorous con‐flict in opinion, participants will learn how to come to an equally ac‐ceptable resolution, better communicate with their clients and co‐workers, and apply their newly honed skills to the people‐centered world of real estate.
May & June program offerings
Seminars that offer Continuing Education Credits are depicted with the CEU icon and num‐ber of hours you will receive.
Training for Form Simplicity is back!
June 14th
Sessions at: 9am & 1pm
Trainer Tim Haines will be at RAMC on June
14th to teach this course which is a soup‐to‐
nuts run through of the Form Simplicity pro‐
gram. Tim will go over everything you can do
with this program including:
adding contacts,
syncing with Gmail
online storage
sending and receiving faxed documents
Creating forms packages
Creating transactions
Working with transactions
And even a live demo of the e‐Sign
(upgrade) electronic signature function.
These classes each last 3 hours long and are
being given at both 9am and 1pm so that you
can find one that fits into your schedule.
Whether you’re a new agent, or someone
who’s been around and has used Form Simplic‐
ity, you will benefit from this session. Best of
all, it’s FREE for RAMC MLS members.
Work SMARTER,
not harder!
TO: 2012 Nominating Committee REALTOR ASSOCIATION OF MARTIN COUNTY 43 SW Monterey Road, Stuart, FL. 34994 Phone: (772) 283‐1748 Fax (772) 288‐0215
I am interested in being considered for a position as: [ ] President Elect [ ] Vice President [ ] Secretary‐Treasurer [ ] Director
1. Name ____________________________________________ Designation(s)_______________________
2. Firm name______ _____________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________________ 3. Position held (Owner, broker, manager, salesman, etc)________________________________________
4. Education (Degree/Major) ______________________________________________________________
5. Current profile of real estate activities: a. Area of real estate specialty? ________________________________________________________
b. How much time do you spend in this profession? __________________________________________ c. In what other profession, if any, is the balance of your time spent? _____________________________
5. # of years licensed?________ License held: [ ]Broker [ ]Broker‐Salesperson [ ]Salesperson
6. Have you received disciplinary action (such as reprimand, license suspension or license revocation) from the Florida Real
Estate Commission? [ ]Yes [ ]No If “yes”, provide details: ________________________________________________________________
7. RAMC Member since (must be member for at least two years) _________________________________
8. What was your occupation prior to obtaining a real estate license in FL?___________________________
9. Will you make a commitment to attend the monthly Board of Directors,
membership meetings, as well as other special meetings? [ ]Yes [ ]No
Are you willing to keep up with the volume of communications that concern Board matters i.e. reading material, background material, etc.? [ ]Yes [ ]No
Do you realize that, as a Director, you would not be just in a ceremonial position, but one with responsibilities and obligations to help run the Board for the coming year? [ ]Yes [ ]No
Do you understand that you may be asked to assist with special assignments during the year? [ ]Yes [ ]No Will you make a commitment to attend FAR,, NAR, District or other meetings as requested during the year? [ ]Yes [ ]No Are you willing to pay for your travel expenses to FAR, NAR or District meetings during the year if needed? [ ]Yes [ ]No
2013 Board of Directors Application—RAMC Due by May 11th
10. The President is the primary spokesperson for positions of RAMC. Will you support positions taken by the Board of Directors, even if you opposed the positions when they were debated by the Board of Directors? [ ]Yes [ ]No How will you respond if asked about your personal feelings on one of these positions?
_____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ 11. Qualifications: (Positions held, and or responsibilities, year and principal services)
a. Realtor Association activities (local, state, national) Year Organization/Position held ______ _________________________________________________________________ ______ _________________________________________________________________ ______ _________________________________________________________________ ______ _________________________________________________________________ ______ _________________________________________________________________ ______ _________________________________________________________________
b. Civic Activities Year Organization/Position held ______ _________________________________________________________________ ______ _________________________________________________________________ ______ _________________________________________________________________ ______ _________________________________________________________________
c. Other leadership positions (not listed above) Year Organization/Position held
______ _________________________________________________________________ ______ _________________________________________________________________ ______ _________________________________________________________________ ______ _________________________________________________________________ 12. What do you see as the major challenges and opportunities facing RAMC?
What suggestions do you have to resolve these matters? 13. Describe, in your own words, your perception of the role of the position for which you are seeking and the reasons you
feel you are qualified to serve in this position. To my knowledge, the above information is true and complete. __________________________________________________ _____________________________
Signature Date
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RPAC Contributors—$99 Club Diane Asker
Jennifer Atkisson‐Lovett
Tom Baker
Priscilla Baldwin
Donna Banister
Christy Bearse
Rick Boschen
Mary Bradley
Keri Burgess
Judy Burkhardt
Nancy Burnopp
Sandy Burton
Marty Carmody
Bob Castellano
Chris Clifford
C. Lawrence Constantine
Teresa Cooper
Bill Dean
Dave Derrenbacker
Debra Duvall
Bob Eis
Dennis Fadden
Elmira Gainey
Eric Hartman
Ricou Hartman
Gail Honey
Marlene Katz
Robert Ladd
Angie Laviano
Vince Laviano
Sean Mann
Shannon Mann
Stephen Osburn
Phillip Parisi
Bonnie Peters
Victor Post
Linda Prange
Charles Ross
Colleen Sample
Julia Sansevere
Gary Scott
Sally Stetson
Patrick A. Stracuzzi
D. Teague Taylor
Devin Teal
Jacqui Thurlow‐Lippisch
Mary Ann Villalva
Sherri Westervelt
Randy Wisniewski
Deborah Wood
Your name could be here, too!
Red indicates a new contributor
What is RPAC?
Your Realtors® Political Action Committee (RPAC) raises funds voluntarily from members of Flor‐
ida Realtors® for use in issue, campaigns and campaign contributions to political candidates at
federal, state and local levels.
What’s in it for you?
RPAC provides you with the opportunity to have a collective statewide and nationwide impact on
the election of officials who will shape legislation that affects your livelihood and the way real estate professionals do business.
Where do your RPAC dollars go?
Of every dollar you contribute, up to 70 cents stays in Florida to support state and local candidates and issues. The remaining 30
cents goes to the national RPAC for grassroots activities and supporting candidates running for office on the federal level.
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N A R : W O R K I N G F O R Y O U
Earn Rewards With New NAR Program
As of April 2, there is now a new way to benefit from your NAR membership. The new Member Value Plus (MVP) pro‐
gram is a rewards program that will help you get involved in your association plus reward you with free and discounted
products and resources to grow your business. Every two weeks, NAR will present a new offer; take action within the
time frame, and you'll earn a reward (with one month to redeem it).
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO: Every two weeks a new MVP offer will be posted. All you have to
do is complete the specified Action within the two‐week time‐
frame. After you complete the Action, you’ll receive instructions
and a code via e‐mail to redeem your Reward. That’s it. It doesn’t
get simpler than that.
Go to http://mvp.realtor.org to sign up
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Open House Tour Schedule
Map Area Tour Date Cut‐off is 5PM
on:
E 5 5/1/12 4/27/12
F 6 5/8/12 5/4/12
H 7 5/15/12 5/11/12
I 7 5/22/12 5/18/12
G 8 5/29/12 5/24/12*
R, S 14 6/5/12 6/8/12
Q, T 14, 16 6/12/12 6/8/12
MLXchange Technical Support (7 days a week)
1‐888‐825‐5472
Access FUSION from any browser that supports Flash! (PC or
MAC!) Click here:
http://ramc.fusionmls.com
For iPads/iPhones, mobile devices, and tablets, you will
need to use Kurio:
http://martincounty.kurio.com
Accessing MLXchange from a Tablet
iPad
If you’re using an iPad, you can download the new Fusion Experi‐ence app to access MLXchange directly within this app.
1. Go to the iTunes store
2. Search for “Corelogic Fusion Experience”
3. Once you see it in the list, click to download it and install it on your iPad. (You may need to put in your iTunes password at some point).
4. Once the app is installed, open it up and login with your MLXchange user ID and password.
*Note: You do not want to install this app on your iPhone. It is not formatted for the small screen and will not run properly.
Android Tablets
If you have a tablet running Android, OR if you do not want to use the Corelogic Fusion Experience app, you can use a third party app called OnLive Desktop (service starts at $5/month). OnLive Desktop is simply a virtual windows desktop for connect‐ing to MLXchange or Fusion. The only thing you cannot do from this application is print.
Visit their website at : http://desktop.onlive.com/ for de‐tails and plan pricing.
Or, to download the app, go to the iTunes store or Google Play (formerly the Android Market) on your tablet and search for OnLive and follow the prompts to download and install it.
Please see the steps below to begin accessing MLXchange on your tablet:
1. Signup for the OnLive Desktop Plus service with Internet Explorer at http://desktop.onlive.com/ (Free version will not work).
2. Download the OnLive App to your Ipad
3. Open up OnLive Desktop on your Ipad, enter your account information, and then open Internet Ex‐plorer on the desktop.
4. Type in ramc.mlxchange.com into the browser bar using the virtual keyboard.
5. Type in your username and password using the virtual keyboard (icon at the bottom of your screen)
Yes! It’s now possible...
TIP
Looking for properties with owner financing in the MLS?
Here’s how to find them!
From the Search Criteria screen, go to “Add more search
criteria”
Then scroll down and choose “Terms Available” (Equals
Any) and select “Owner may take 1st” and click “Add” to
add this field to your search criteria.
Likewise, if you have a listing which the owner will finance to
a homebuyer, make sure that when inputting it you select
“Owner may take 1st” in the Terms Available field (and put
Owner financing available in the Broker’s remarks as well!)
MARCH 2012
Price Range 0-2 3 4+12 To tal
Units
11 Total
Un its2012 2011 Price Range
12 Total
Units
11 Total
Units2012 2011
<$99,999 33 33 2 68 54 176 231 <$99,999 31 45 166 171
$110 - $199,999 18 41 5 64 70 303 371 $110 - $199,999 12 16 219 211
$200 - $299,999 2 23 6 31 30 213 285 $200 - $299,999 9 12 127 155
$300 - $399,999 3 5 8 16 8 162 236 $300 - $399,999 8 6 53 82
$400 - $499,999 1 0 3 4 6 98 114 $400 - $499,999 1 1 25 21
$500 - $599,999 0 1 0 2 6 71 64 $500 - $599,999 0 1 11 18
$600 - $699,999 1 0 1 2 1 43 49 $600 - $699,999 0 0 5 7
$700 - $799,999 1 0 1 2 1 43 49 $700 - $799,999 0 0 5 7
$800 - $899,999 0 0 0 0 1 22 29 $800 - $899,999 0 1 6 6
$900 - $999,999 1 0 2 3 2 21 21 $900 - $999,999 0 0 6 5
$1 - $1,499,999 0 1 4 5 2 40 57 $1 - $1,499,999 1 0 12 16
$1.5 - $1,749,999 0 0 0 0 0 6 14 $1.5 - $1,749,999 0 0 0 0
$1.75 - $1,999,999 0 0 1 1 0 20 17 $1.75 - $1,999,999 0 0 1 0
$2 - $2,499,999 0 0 0 0 0 17 22 $2 - $2,499,999 0 0 0 3
$2.5 - $2,999,999 0 0 1 1 0 15 15 $2.5 - $2,999,999 0 0 0 0
$3 - $3,499,999 0 0 0 0 1 10 7 $3 - $3,499,999 0 0 0 0
$3.5 - $3,999,999 0 0 0 0 1 3 7 $3.5 - $3,999,999 0 0 0 0
$4 - $4,999,999 0 0 0 0 0 8 9 $4 - $4,999,999 0 0 0 0
>$5,000,000 0 0 0 0 0 7 4 >$5,000,000 0 0 0 0
Total Units60 106 34 198 187 1,294 1,621
Total Units64 83 651 721
Avg Price143,830 175,398 567,365 232,562 239,752 522,967 479,845
Avg Price170,915 140,354 240,461 262,946
Med Price93,500 143,500 331,000 141,000 149,900 279,999 277,150
Med Price103,500 85,000 185,000 195,000
Total Val8,629,811 18,592,149 19,290,400 46,512,360 44,833,717 677,241,915 778,307,995
Total Val10,938,550 11,649,350 156,540,193 189,584,104
Residential Condominium
Sold by # of Bedrooms Inventories Sold Inventories
Type 2012 2011 2012 2011 Type 2012 2011Assum 0 0 6.47 8.67 Assum 0 0Cash 118 73 Cash 49 73Conv 55 10 Conv 12 10FHA 16 0 FHA 0 0VA 2 0 VA 0 0
Seller 2 0 2012 2011 Seller 2 0Other 7 0 10.17 8.69 Other 1 0
DOM 2012 2011 DOM 2012 2011
1-30 55 49 1-30 19 1931-60 30 19 31-60 4 861-90 18 24 61-90 7 1291-120 18 16 91-120 4 8121+ 78 79 121+ 30 34
Residential Condo
Absorption RateCondo
Solds by Number of DOM Solds by Number of DOM
Solds by Financing Type Absorption Rate Solds by Financing TypeResidential Residential Condo
Absorption rate: indication of average length of DOM
To calculate the absorpt ion rate, divide the number of list ings in your market by the number of sales during that month. For
example, if your m arket had 300 home lis tings last month and 100 sales, the absorption rate
is three months.
Based on MLS information from the Realtor Association of Martin County, Inc.
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Realtors could get health insurance rebate
WASHINGTON – April 17, 2012 – A ruling in Washington determined that some self‐employed Floridians who paid the full cost of individual health insurance in 2011 – a group that includes many Realtors – are due estimated rebates of $143 to $949. An analysis by the Sun Sentinel determined that about 157,000 state residents with individual health insurance policies qualify for a pot of about $48 million. Checks should reach them in August. In addition, some small employer health policies – companies with 50 workers or less – will get a rebate totaling about $65 million to split among employees. Consumers don’t have to apply for the rebate. If qualified, insurers will inform them by late summer. Under the new federal healthcare reform laws, companies must spend at least 80 percent of the money collected through premiums directly on healthcare, with the remaining 20 percent earmarked for other costs, such as administration and profits. The rule be‐came effective in 2011, and companies that failed to meet the percentages last year must rebate the difference to policyholders. According to the Sun Sentinel analysis, 11 out of 15 state insurers owe money to consumers with individual health policies. Humana owes about $16 million in rebates, Connecticut General $7.7 million, Time Insurance $6.9 million and Coventry Health $5.3 million. Companies that owe small employer rebates include Florida Blue (formerly Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida), $39 million, and United Healthcare, $17.7 million. © 2012 Florida Realtors®
Contributed by:
Steve Fenton of Handyman Matters/Fenton Services
HOT TRENDS If you’re considering renovations, think about these home im‐
provement & design trends:
Add bold, bright colors. A splash of vivid hues can alter
mood & boost vitality. Repaint a wall or bookcase. Sprin‐
kle splashes of color throughout. Especially in your patio
area now while the weather is so inviting.
Energize your entry. No time or money for a major reno‐
vation? Consider a fresh new front door to welcome
guests & you! Today’s doors have distinctive looks for a
special flare. Fiberglass is ‘in’ – they look like authentic
wood without the maintenance, plus energy efficiency
and durability.
Go green, save green. Top renovating trend to reduce
cooling is to add insulation in the walls and attics, seal up
leaks around doors/windows. Install new windows for
maximum efficiency. Lower those utility bills!
Business Partner Tip of the Month
“A nation of home owners is unconquerable.” ~Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd President of the
United States
From the Nation's Capital
Join Us at the Rally to Protect the American Dream ‐‐ May 17, 2012 “Let’s show Congress that no one cares more about revitalizing real estate for future generations than REALTORS® do.” That is the call to action from Moe Veissi, NAR’s 2012 President, as he asks REALTORS® from around the country participate in The REALTOR® Party rally on May 17 in Washington, DC. “I want us all to stand together and defend the American Dream from the doubters who say home ownership and real estate have run their course,” Moe states. Please stand and be counted. The REALTOR® Rally will be held during NAR’s Midyear Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. To find out how you can participate, and to let us know you plan to attend, visit our REALTOR® Rally website.
Visit REALTORRALLY.ORG
Listen to Moe Veissi's Rally Cry
May 2012
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8:30am—Res. Marketing: Area 5, Map E
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9am—Basic MLS
1:30pm—Intermediate MLS
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8:30am—Res. Marketing: Area 6, Map F
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8:30am—Res. Marketing: Area 7, Map H
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RAMC CLOSED for
MEMORIAL DAY
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8:30am—Res. Marketing: Area 8, Map G
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9am—Microsoft Outlook Ba‐sics
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9am—Microsoft Outlook for Contact Management
1pm—Conflict Resolution for Realtors®
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
NOTICE SOME RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. RATES AND PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. SUBJECT TO CREDIT APPROVAL.
Helen Dempsey
VP/Residential Lending Mgr.
Direct: 772-426-8119 Cell: 772-216-6112
Email: [email protected]
Paul Patten Residential Loan Officer
Direct: 772-426-8173 Cell: 772-631-3019 Email: [email protected]
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