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Western Upstate
Association of REALTORS
Weekly Update for March 8, 2010 |
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In conjunction with SCR's 2010 Capitol Conference, the SC State Housing Finance and Development Authority partnered with SCR and held a press conference promoting Homes for our Heroes.
The Palmetto Heroes Program is available to teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS personnel who are currently certified in their profession, and reside and work in South Carolina or have a contract to begin working here within 60 days of closing on a home.
Eligible Palmetto Heroes home buyers can get a 5.125% interest rate through SC State Housing's First-time Home Buyer Program as well as the down payment assistance loan of up to $7,000 which could even be forgivable over time, depending on the borrower's income.
South Carolina's Realtors® are honored to help those who serve and protect our communities while promoting the American Dream of Homeownership. |
March Education Opportunities
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SFR Designation Course |
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Top 10 Ways to be Disciplined - 8:30am |
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Risk Management Trifecta - 1:30pm |
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CRS Training - 9:00am |
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Top Ten Ways to be Disciplined - 8:30am |
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What's Your EQ? 1:30pm |
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New member Orientation |
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Agency 2010 - 8:30am |
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Top Ten Ways to be Disciplined - 1:30pm | | |
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Upcoming MCE Courses - March 11th
Top Ten Ways to be Disciplined
March 11th
8:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $45.00
This is the mandatory core course, required by the SC Real Estate Commission for every licensee prior to renewal. The topics include common license law violations presented in an interactive format. Students will leave the class having reviewed license law and developing methods to appropriately deal with situations in a legal and ethical fashion. This course is also approved for four (4) hours of continuing education credit for Georgia licensees (course #57218).
Risk Management Trifecta
March 11th
1:30-5:30pm
Cost: $45.00
This course focuses on the three high-risk areas of federal law: fair housing, antitrust, and RESPA. Taught in a highly interactive format, the program will lead the attendee through a review of federal law while developing "street skills" and verbiage for dealing with common situations and frequently asked questions. This class is also approved for four(4) hours of education credit for Georgia licensees (course #52092). |
Upcoming CRS Class - March 12th
Courthouse Retrieval System Training
Friday, March 12th
9:00am-12:00pm
Cost: FREE
Learn How Paragon Interfaces with the Courthouse Retrieval System to retrieve up-to-date records, use marketing and prospecting tools, get subdivision profiles, geo coding, get Census facts, and learn about labeling Capabilities. |
First Time Offered - SATURDAY Classes - March 13th
**Saturday Classes**
Top Ten Ways to be Disciplined
March 13th
8:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $45.00
This is the mandatory core course, required by the SC Real Estate Commission for every licensee prior to renewal. The topics include common license law violations presented in an interactive format. Students will leave the class having reviewed license law and developing methods to appropriately deal with situations in a legal and ethical fashion. This course is also approved for four (4) hours of continuing education credit for Georgia licensees (course #57218).
What's Your EQ (Ethical Quotient)?
March 13th
1:30-5:30pm
Cost: $45.00
Technology, consumer needs, and new regulations create new challenges that REALTORS® face in their everyday business practice. Because change on the street precedes the changes to the Code of Ethics, there are times when the highly ethical REALTOR® must navigate without clear guidance. In 2010 REALTORS® will have to make decisions based on their personal EQ (ethical quotient). When faced with hard choices, to what (or whose) standard will you hold yourself accountable? Learn to apply the 2010 Code of Ethics and license law to determine your behavior in this four-hour elective course. This course is also approved for four (4) hours of continuing education credit for Georgia licensees (course #59662).
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March 18th Membership Luncheon
Cost: Free with minimum $10 donation to RPAC
Join us for our Membership Luncheon on March 18th at noon at the Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center.
Come early and get some great deals on items in a silent auction where all proceeds benefit RPAC. The Silent Auction will begin at 10:30am and will close at 11:45am.
The speaker for the luncheon will be Rusty Garrett, 2010 President-Elect of SC REALTORS.
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Upcoming MCE Courses - March 24th
**NEW COURSE**
Agency 2010
March 24th
8:30am-12:30pm
Cost: $45.00
This course starts with an overview of allowable agency relationships through a review of license law and ends with the ability to explain the company office policy on agency to potential customers and clients in a manner designed to gain informed consent. Covering single, dual, and designated agency relationships as well as customer and client service, the student will gain the confidence that the agency presentation was both thorough and practical. A special emphasis is put on the forms and timing used to document the agency relationship as required by state law.
Top Ten Ways to be Disciplined
March 24th
1:30-5:30pm
Cost: $45.00
This is the mandatory core course, required by the SC Real Estate Commission for every licensee prior to renewal. The topics include common license law violations presented in an interactive format. Students will leave the class having reviewed license law and developing methods to appropriately deal with situations in a legal and ethical fashion. This course is also approved for four (4) hours of continuing education credit for Georgia licensees (course #57218). |
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Western Upstate MLS is now on Facebook
You can now join the Western Upstate MLS Group on Facebook to keep up to date with news, upcoming education, and other events that pertain to the MLS. To join this group, visit our page by clicking here. |
Congratulations
REALTOR Randy Hardee, Keller Williams Western Upstate is the newest recipient of the coveted Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) designation.
Randy joins a group of over 40,000 REALTORS who are on the cutting edge of real estate services - those who offer buyer representation.
The ABR designation indicates to consumers that you practice buyer representation.
The Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) is proud to be affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS.
Congratulations to Randy for taking the steps to earn the ABR designation. |
Comments in Address Fields in the MLS
There have been several listings entered into the MLS with comments showing in the address fields of listings. Please remember that these fields are for the listing addresses only. Please enter this information into the remarks section of listings. If you currently have listings in the MLS with comments other than addresses in these fields, please remove this. |
Zipform Support
Since May, South Carolina REALTORS has taken over all Zipform accounts. As part of that transition all Zipform support is now handled through the Zipform Help Desk. If you encounter any issues with Zipforms you can reach their support at 1-800-383-9805 |
Membership Update
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New Member MLS Only
Derek Hopper - Keller Williams Realty
New Member Association Only
Tracie Henderson - Joy Real Estate
New Affiliate
HomeWorks Inspections, LLC
Ken Elliott, Owner
403 Hartwell Dr, Seneca, SC 29672
864-888-3633 |
Members on the Move
Catherine Blair to Re/Max Realty Professionals
Katie Brownlow to Re/Max Realty Professionals
Patty Calhoun to Re/Max Realty Professionals
Pam Cofer to Re/Max Realty Professionals
Ginnie Freeman to Re/Max Realty Professionals
Alonso Llano to Re/Max Realty Professionals
Debra McCormick to Re/Max Realty Professionals
Joey McCormick to Re/Max Realty Professionals
Justin McCormick to Re/Max Realty Professionals
Lisa Rouby to Re/Max Realty Professionals
Jeremy Russell to Re/Max Realty Professionals | | |
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