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Sarasota
Sarasota
REALTOR
REALTOR
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®
The Official Monthly Publication of the Sarasota Association of Realtors®
DECEMBER 2014
ROCK STARS
SAR Annual
Award
Winners Are
A Harmonious
Group!
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Contents
Sarasota Realtor® Magazine
Sarasota
REALTOR
®
6 Stars of SAR
Every year, we recognize several members of SAR who have
achieved above and beyond the call of duty to further
SAR in its quest for organizational excellence.
10 2015 Wishes
Marc Mansfield offers his annual wishes for the new year
in numerous areas of SAR interest, and wishes the association
continued success in the coming year.
Volume 11 • Issue 12 •DECEMBER 2014
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Splitting or combining property has been made easier
thanks to changes made at the office of the Sarasota County
Property Appraiser.
Property sales in Sarasota County again topped 1,000 in October,
continuing the remarkable success story of 2014 and putting
the all-time annual county sales record within reach.
12- Property Appraiser
13- Realtor®-Attorney Joint Committee
15- Sales and Listing Statistics
18- Commercial Investment Division
20- Education Programs
30- Membership
On the Cover
Our annual SAR Award
Winners make beautiful
music together, and are
truly “Rock Stars,” in
the modern lingo! From
left - Kristin Triolo, Alex
Krumm, Candy Swick,
Jacqueline Abney and
Michael Bruno.
32- Calendar of Events/Education
DECEMBER 2014
President
Peter Crowley
RE/MAX Alliance Group
President-Elect
Stafford Starcher
Secretary
Amy Worth-Paul
RE/MAX Platinum Realty
Treasurer
Xena Vallone
Xena Vallone Realty
Mission Statement
The mission of the Sarasota Association of
®
Realtors is to advance members’ professionalism
through delivery of education and resources
while upholding the Realtors® Code of Ethics.
Sarasota Realtor® is published monthly by the
Sarasota Association of Realtors® Inc.
Editorial Staff
Director of Communications
Ray Porter
Director of Information Technology
Jesse Sunday
The Commercial Investment Division of SAR conducted another
very successful charity golf tournament in October, raising more
than $10,000 for the Season of Sharing organization.
10- Governmental Affairs
2014 SAR Officers
Director of Membership & Broker Services
Dan Andrews
18 Golf for Charity
In every issue
2320 Cattlemen Road
Sarasota, Florida 34232
Phone: 941/952-3400
FAX: 941/952-3401
www.sarasotarealtors.com
www.facebook.com/SarasotaRealtors
We are committed to be the leading advocate
of real estate in the communities we serve by
protecting private property rights and expanding
relationships with individuals and organizations
both locally and worldwide.
15 Great October
Sarasota Association
of Realtors®, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
Kathy Roberts
DECEMBER 2014
Immediate Past President
Roger Piro
Town & Country Realty
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Volume 11, Issue 12
Director of Professional Development
Catherine McCaskill
Governmental Affairs Director
Marc Mansfield
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Sarasota Realtor® Advertising: For information on
advertising rates and deadlines, contact Ray Porter
at 941/952-3405 or [email protected].
Subscriptions: The annual dues of every member of
the Sarasota Association of Realtors®, Inc., includes a
one-year subscription to Sarasota Realtor ® magazine.
A yearly subscription for Sarasota Realtor ® magazine
is available to non-members for $25, plus Florida
sales tax.
Editorial ideas and manuscripts are welcome. Byline
articles and columns express the opinions of the
writers and do not necessarily reflect the policies or
sentiments of the Sarasota Association of Realtors®,
Inc. All submitted copy is subject to editing.
2014 Copyright© by the Sarasota Association of
Realtors®, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction
in whole or in part without written permission is
prohibited.
Installation and Awards Banquet Set Dec. 4th
The Installation Banquet and Awards Banquet, the major
kickoff event for the merged associations, will be held on
Thursday, Dec. 4th beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Polo Grill
and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. The
theme is “We Are Stronger Together.”
The new merger has been approved by NAR, and the name
Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee has also been
approved by NAR and the SAR membership. The MAR
approval vote is scheduled on Dec. 3rd.
During the installation event, officers and directors for the
combined association will be installed.
President: Stafford Starcher, RE/MAX Alliance Group
President-Elect: Linda Formella, Keller Williams Realty
Manatee
Treasurer: Xena Vallone, Xena Vallone Realty
Secretary: Greg Owens, Keller Williams on the Water
Immediate Past Presidents: Peter Crowley, RE/MAX Alliance
Group; and Sherry Grooms, RE/MAX Alliance Group
Real Estate
Closings
Directors:
Nancy Allen
Georgina Clammage
Peggy Crist
Joe Hembree
Alex Krumm
Maryann Lawler
Lucy McC
In addition, awards will be presented for SAR and MAR
Realtor® of the Year; SAR Humanitarian of the Year and MAR
Community Service; SAR Meritorious Service and MAR
Distinguished Service; SAR President’s Award; CID Realtor® of
the Year; MAR Rising Star; MAR Business Partner of the Year;
and the MAR Centennial Award (See SAR award winners on
Page 6!)
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Cover Story
Rock Stars
SAR members recognized for their unique contributions
Editor’s Note: Our SAR award winners will be
recognized at the annual Installation and Banquet
set for Thursday, Dec. 4th at 6:30 p.m. at the Polo
Grill and Bar, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood
Ranch.
S
Strong, energized leadership is vital to the
success of any organization. Leaders help unite us
all in common purpose. Good leaders encourage and
motivate us, and they involve others in their activities
and contributions.
In 2014, the Sarasota Association of Realtors® was
very fortunate to once again witness and benefit from
many of these special leaders, and so many of our
members who have followed their examples and made
our organization a huge success. Every year we select
outstanding leaders from our ranks to honor their
exceptional contributions.
These five leaders have made extraordinary
contributions and had a positive impact on so many
lives. They were nominated by their peers for their
unique and ongoing contributions to SAR, and to the
Sarasota community.
Michael Bruno - 2014 Realtor® of the Year
The Realtor® of the Year recipient is chosen based
upon the SAR member’s lifetime contributions to
SAR, Florida Realtors®, plus service to the community
and business accomplishments. Activities during the
past three years are given priority consideration.
This year’s top honor goes to Michael Bruno, a
26-year member of SAR, SAR President in 2011, and
currently agent with Michael Saunders & Company.
Michael Bruno has come to epitomize and symbolize
the best of SAR in the minds of many. His numerous
committee and board activities and accomplishments
fill four printed pages. But it is his involvement within
these various groups, and his interaction with SAR
members and the public, that have made Mike a truly
valuable and heroic SAR awardee.
In 2000, Mike first joined the SAR Grievance
Committee, serving the next four years on the
committee. He was next appointed to the Professional
Standards Committee, where he has continued to
serve from 2005 through today - acting as chair several
times. But that wasn’t enough for him, as his record
of participation demonstrates. He also has served
five years on the Finance Committee, seven years on
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Public Policy, three years on Community Outreach,
four years on the RPAC Committee, six years on
SARPAAT, two years on the Nominating Committee,
and a decade on SAR’s Board of Directors, with several
stints in officer roles.
With all of this SAR involvement, Mike still found
the time to devote to numerous Florida Realtors®
committees, and served as District 13 Vice-President
this year, assisting in planning and staging an
incredible District 13 Conference.
In his “spare” time, Mike enjoys a successful real
estate caree with Michael Saunders & Company. He
also somehow finds the time to volunteer at many
Habitat for Humanity Team Build projects, sponsored
by SAR, where he frequently puts hammer to nail and
tackles often back-breaking work. He was last seen
on the rooftop of the home at 2944 Sterling Lane on
Nov. 15th, hammering down roof sheathing.
“I was awestruck when I learned of this award,”
said Mike. “I don’t get involved to seek awards or
recognition. It’s something that just makes me happy,
and I’ve worked hand in hand with so many incredible
people here at SAR. It’s certainly an honor - but I
participate because I truly love to get involved and
make a positive difference.”
Kristin Triolo - 2014 Meritorious Service Award
The Meritorious Service Award is given to a Realtor®
whose service to SAR and his/her fellow members
has been of such effectiveness and quality to deserve
special recognition.
This year’s award goes to Kristin Triolo, an agent
with Sarasota Homes International.
An active SAR member since 2007, Kristin currently
serves as chair of the Green Realtors® Alliance
of Sarasota. She was a graduate of the Emerging
Leaders in 2007, and has served on the Professional
Development Committee (two years), the Green
Realtors® Alliance (several years), the Grievance
Committee (2014), and the Tech Expo Steering
Committee. She has also served on the SAR Board of
Directors since 2012.
Her nomination form noted that Kristin “encourages
everyone she meets to get involved in SAR.” She has
completed the Florida Realtors® Leadership Academy,
and she “embodies the true spirit of giving to help
others.” When told of her award, she was typically
humble and credited others, noting she works on
Kristin Triolo, Jacqueline Abney, Candy Swick, Alex Krumm and Michael Bruno - SAR’s Stars for 2014!
SAR committees and the board because of her love of the
organization and its members.
“SAR is really part of my extended family,” said Kristin.
“I was very honored to be chosen for this award, and I
certainly appreciate the recognition. But I would work with
SAR without any recognition. I’m just happy to be able to
contribute - it’s so much a part of my life now!”
Candy Swick - 2014 Humanitarian of the Year
The Humanitarian of the Year award is given to an SAR
member for significant contributions as a volunteer for an
organization(s) or project(s) in the community.
This year’s award goes to Candy Swick, Broker/Owner
with Candy Swick & Company.
Candy has worked tirelessly for many years to support
community activities, through both charitable contributions
and individual involvement. She has been a volunteer at the
Sarasota County YMCA for over 20 years, and has served on
the Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch board of directors for nine
years.
“Every year, the YMCA assists over 2,500 foster children
and parents in the Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto and Hardee
county region,” explained Candy. “Almost 900 homeless
children, 256 children who ran away from home, and 267
kids expelled from school have re-entered school through the
YMCA’s Triad alternative school program. These are just a
few of the reasons I give of my time to the YMCA.”
Through her leadership on the YMCA Board, a
fundraising effort this year raised $110,000 to help support
the many charitable activities of the organization. But
Candy doesn’t limit herself to the YMCA. She also has been
president of the Board for Girls, Inc., and currently serves
on the boards of the Education Foundation and Dial Hope.
She participates on Habitat for Humanity projects, and
she and her husband just returned from Haiti, where they
worked with the organization Plant for Purpose, educating
people on composting practices to help save on fertilizer, and
on how to start a community savings and loan to benefit the
residents.
“I admit that I cried when I was told of this award,
because I work in these areas for the joy of the experience,
and of helping,” said Candy. “I find when you’re out there
helping others, it lifts you up. It feeds my heart and my
soul.”
Candy also sells property through the Searcy Koen Trust,
which counts on her company’s commitment to sell their
Continued on P. 29, See STARS
DECEMBER 2014
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NAR adopts broad range of improvements
As part of a wide-ranging set of
recommendations to raise the bar on
Realtor® professionalism, the NAR
Board of Directors at its Nov. 10
meeting in New Orleans approved
the drafting of a proposed aspirational
Code of Excellence to be brought
to the board at a future meeting for
approval.
The goal is to raise the
practice of real estate measurably
through increased training in the
competencies that consumers value.
These competencies include the
stewardship of property listing data,
privacy and security of consumer
information, advocacy of property
rights, community involvement, and
technology.
“This is the first step in a process for
the continuing improvement of our
profession,” said NAR President Steve
Brown.
The provision was passed after
extensive debate on the floor of the
meeting. Related provisions were also
passed. These include provisions that
would do the following:
• Change the frequency of
NAR’s Code of Ethics educational
requirement from every four years to
every two years, starting in 2016; add a
biennial Code of Excellence education
requirement; and mandate continual
updating of the training.
• Help its members strive to be
proficient in data content and have
efficient access to the broadest range of
data available.
• Develop an industry standard that
would allow consumers to evaluate
Realtors® fairly and accurately.
RPAC fundraising revamp
The board also approved broad
changes to the association’s fundraising
program for the Realtors® Political
Action Committee (RPAC). The
changes include replacing the longstanding fair-share contribution system
with a needs-based funding goal.
Starting in 2015, National RPAC
Distribution Trustees will set a twoyear election cycle goal for review and
endorsement by the National RPAC
Fundraising Trustees and then for
submission to the NAR Leadership
Team, Executive Committee, and
Board of Directors.
The change also includes a single
national RPAC fundraising goal for
all associations, which can be reached
with RPAC hard or soft dollar receipts.
Hard dollar contributions go directly
to candidates’ campaign efforts and
are capped at $5,000 per election.
Soft dollars go to efforts conducted
separately from candidates’ campaigns
and are unlimited.
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The revamp also includes a program
for soliciting funds from MLSs for
use in independent expenditure
(IE) campaigns, with half going
to federal campaigns and half to
state campaigns. IEs are election
advocacy efforts that are required to
be conducted independently of (i.e.,
not in coordination with) candidates’
campaigns.
Issue mobilization ‘skin in the game’
requirement
State and local associations will have
to put up some of their own funds
under a “skin in the game” policy to
receive NAR issues mobilization grant
funds. The amount depends on the size
of the grant request. The contribution
can include funds from coalition
partners and can also come in the form
of non-financial resources such as staff
and volunteer hours.
The board also approved a change
to the issues mobilization application
form for local associations to require
the state association to indicate
its support or opposition to the
application.
Help with state tax reform battles
Separately, the board approved
$486,250 in grant funds to the North
Carolina Association of Realtors® to
preempt tax reform efforts by the
state and $294,500 to the Minnesota
Association of Realtors® to protect
MID from tax reform efforts in that
state
Unmanned aerial vehicle policy set
To help the association stay ahead
of unmanned aerial vehicle, or drone,
technology, the board adopted a policy
statement in support of the safe and
responsible use of the technology by
members and to work in support of
that as federal regulators write rules
for the technology. In the meantime,
the association will continue efforts
to educate members that use of the
technology for commercial purposes
without a permit remains prohibited.
Continued monitoring of student
debt
Student debt is an industry concern
Continued on P. 31, See NAR
DECEMBER 2014
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Governmental Affairs
Best wishes for a great 2015!
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The election season is officially finished. That means
no more political commercials, phone calls or visits to
your door. We can all breathe a sigh of relief - at least
for six months or so.
The holiday season is fast approaching and our minds
begin to wander just a little from work-related issues
and more toward the challenge of paying for all those
gifts we will purchase in the upcoming weeks. With the
thought of a new year rapidly approaching here are my
“wishes” for 2015:
• City of Sarasota - 2015 is an election year for
three commissioners. Two of the three will have been
appointments from the current city commissioners, and
as of this date we don’t know if they will run for office
in 2015. Regardless of who runs for these offices it is
imperative the commission begin to work together for
the benefit of the entire City of Sarasota. There are big
challenges facing the city and the commission needs to
do its job of governing.
• Sarasota County - 2014 was an election year and
two new commissioners will begin their elected terms.
Best wishes to both commissioners as they begin to
tackle the challenges facing the county.
• USA - We have just completed the most negative,
divisive and completely too long campaign season.
Now that we no longer have to posture, play to our
base, pander to special interest groups, how about
working for good ole American citizens? Is that too
much to ask?
• Real Estate - 2014 was much better than the year
before. Let’s hope that 2015 is even better.
• SAR (and MAR) Members - Business is picking
up and 2015 looks to be a good year for real estate.
Congratulations for hanging in there and continuing
to do your job under challenging circumstances. Best
Wishes for 2015.
• Advocacy - 2015 will bring new challenges to the
Real Estate Industry. It is imperative that Realtors®
continue to advocate on behalf of private property
rights and their customers.
• SAR Volunteers - We are blessed to have a cadre
of excellent volunteers. We couldn’t do it without you.
Thanks for your efforts in 2014 and please return in
2015.
Editor’s Note: We regret to inform our members
that Marc Mansfield has announced his retirement
after almost eight years with SAR. Marc and his
wife have decided to enjoy travel and leisure time
together. Marc has been instrumental in helping
build SAR’s Public Policy department, and made
SAR a key player in local issues and campaigns.
He has helped build a strong foundation for the
organization to continue to be a voice for the real
estate industry in local government and business.
Marc will be missed. His retirement is effective at the
end of 2014.
Marc
Mansfield can
be reached at
941.952.3410
Marc Mansfield is shown here with Adam Chicoine, Laura Benson, Mike Bruno and Bill Geller.
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IMPORTANT DUES INFORMATION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
2015 Dues Invoices Are Now Available and Due D e c. 15th
For the Who, What, When, Where, and Why’s regarding mandatory electronic online dues payments, please visit the
SAR website at www.sarasotarealtors.com and click on the MEMBERS tab near the top of the page, FAQ’s, Dues and
Accounts.
• When and Where are dues invoices sent?
 Individual dues invoices are available @ http://www.sarasotarealtors.com (under MY SAR ACCOUNT at top
of the page), where they can be viewed, printed, and paid. In addition, an email was sent to all members
notifying when the invoices were produced and available for payment.
• What is included on this dues billing?
 Annual dues: Local, State, National, CID (if applicable), Global Business Council (if applicable) and voluntary
RPAC.
• Payment Methods: ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS ONLY!
 Two payment options:
1. Deduct directly from your checking account via:
A. Debit card (MC,V) – the easiest way to have the payment deducted from your checking account.
(please note that if your debit card is simply an ATM card without a MasterCard or Visa symbol
it will not work). If you use a debit card with the MasterCard or Visa symbol, you will check
“credit card” as payment type *(log-in required).
B. Electronic check – use same information as on your check.
2. Credit card (MasterCard, Visa, or American Express).
 Instructions for all payments
 Go to www.sarasotarealtors.com
 Click on MY SAR ACCOUNT at top of page and log in
 Under My Services, click on “Pay/View Bill Online”
 Follow the payment process to confirmation of a successful transaction
 Online charges will appear on your bank and credit card statements as “Realtor Association/MLS
Chicago IL”
 To print a copy of your invoice, click on the invoice number
OR
Come to the SAR offices and use our computer in the lobby which is programmed to open directly into
the log-in screen and has easy instructions located at the workstation for your use.
 Once payments are made online, they are updated to your account within 72 hours. We encourage you to
go online to check the status of your account.
• Due Dates, Termination of Services, and Refund Policy
 Due: December 15, 2014; Past Due: January 15, 2015, 5:01 p.m.
 $50 late fee assessment on open balances as of January 15, 2015, 5:01 p.m.
 Members with open balances as of 5:01 p.m. on January 15, 2015 will be subject to suspension of all Realtor®
services.
 Members with outstanding balances at 5:01 p.m. on February 17, 2015 will be terminated. Reinstatement
will require payment in full of all amounts due at date of termination, plus a $75 SAR application fee to
rejoin as a new member.
 For a member whose license is placed inactive prior to Jan. 1st and who has paid their invoice, the inactive
member will receive a full refund of the payments made.
 For a member whose license is placed inactive on or after Jan. 1st and who has paid their invoice, all
payments received are non-refundable.
DECEMBER 2014
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Statutes and Rules relating to Splitting
and Combining Real Property
Section 196.041 F.S. Date of Assessment.
All real property shall be assessed
according to its just value as of January 1
of each year. Improvements or portions
not substantially completed on January 1
shall have no value placed thereon.
Section 196.031(1) Exemption of
Homesteads. Every person who, on
January 1, has the legal title or beneficial
title in equity to real property in this state
and who in good faith makes the same his
or her permanent residence is entitled to
an exemption on the residence and the
contiguous real property.
Chapter 12D-13.007 – Florida
Administrative Code-Splits and Cutouts,
Time for Requesting and Procedure.
(1) When property has been properly
assessed in the name of the owner as of
January 1 of the tax year, the appraiser
may not cancel the assessment by reason
of sale of the whole or a part of the
property. The assessment is against the
property, not the owner
(2) When the new owner or the original
owner wishes to pay taxes on his or her
proportionate share of the whole property,
it is the duty of the property appraiser to
figure the amount of the assessment on
that portion of the whole. However, the
request for a split or cutout shall initiate
with the tax collector. The owner may
request at any time from November 1, and
up to 15 days before a tax certificate sale,
an assessment on property to be split or
cutout of a larger parcel.
(4) The party requesting the split or cutout
may be required to furnish proof to
substantiate his or her claim. Proof may be
in the form of a recorded instrument.
For more information please contact
the Property appraiser’s office at
[email protected] or 941.861.8200.
Existing home sales rise nationwide in October
Existing-home sales rose in October for the second straight
month and are now above year-over-year levels for the first
time in a year, according to the National Association of
Realtors®.
Total existing-home sales, which are completed
transactions that include single-family homes, townhomes,
condominiums and co-ops, rose 1.5 percent to a seasonally
adjusted annual rate of 5.26 million in October from an
upwardly-revised 5.18 million in September. Sales are at
their highest annual pace since September 2013 (also 5.26
million) and are now above year-over-year levels (2.5 percent
from last October) for the first time since last October.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, says the housing
market this year has been a tale of two halves. “Sales activity
in October reached its highest annual pace of the year as
buyers continue to be encouraged by interest rates at lows
not seen since last summer, improving levels of inventory
and stabilizing price growth,” he said. “Furthermore, the job
market has shown continued strength in the past six months.
This bodes well for solid demand to close out the year and
the likelihood of additional months of year-over-year sales
increases.”
The median existing-home price for all housing types in
October was $208,300, which is 5.5 percent above October
2013. This marks the 32nd consecutive month of year-overyear price gains.
Total housing inventory at the end of October fell 2.6
percent to 2.22 million existing homes available for sale,
which represents a 5.1-month supply at the current sales
pace – the lowest since March (also 5.1 months). Unsold
inventory is now 5.2 percent higher than a year ago, when
there were 2.11 million existing homes available for sale.
“The growth in housing supply this year will likely prevent
the drastic sales slowdown and coinciding spike in home
prices we saw last winter due to low inventory,” says Yun.
“However, more housing starts are needed to increase supply,
meet current demand and keep price growth in check.”
All-cash sales were 27 percent of transactions in October,
up from 24 percent in September but down from 31 percent
in October of last year. Individual investors, who account for
many cash sales, purchased 15 percent of homes in October,
up from 14 percent last month but below October 2013 (19
percent). Sixty-five percent of investors paid cash in October.
According to Freddie Mac, the average commitment rate
for a 30-year, conventional, fixed-rate mortgage in October
dropped to 4.03 percent, its lowest level since June 2013
(4.07 percent), and down from 4.16 percent in September.
The percent share of first-time buyers in October
remained at 29 percent for the fourth consecutive month;
first-time buyers have represented less than 30 percent of all
buyers in 18 of the past 19 months. A separate NAR survey
released earlier this month revealed that the annual share of
first-time buyers fell to its lowest level in nearly three
decades.
Distressed homes – foreclosures and short sales – were in
the single-digits for the third month this year, decreasing to
9 percent in October from 10 percent in September; they
were 14 percent a year ago. Seven percent of October sales
were foreclosures and 2 percent were short sales. Foreclosures
sold for an average discount of 15 percent below market
value in October (14 percent in September), while short
sales were discounted 10 percent (14 percent in September).
“Although distressed sales are trending downward, there
are still areas (such as judicial states Florida, Maryland and
New York) plagued by foreclosures, and homeowners faced
with the awful choice between a tax bill they are unable
to pay and losing their home,” says NAR President Chris
Polychron, executive broker with 1st Choice Realty in Hot
Springs, Ark. “Realtors® urge the U.S. House to schedule
a vote on “The Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act,” as
soon as possible. This bipartisan legislation would extend
an expired provision that has helped millions of distressed
American families by allowing tax relief when lenders forgive
a portion of the mortgage debt they owe.”
Properties typically stayed on the market in October
longer (63 days) than last month (56 days) and a year ago
(54 days). Short sales were on the market for a median of
150 days in October, while foreclosures sold in 68 days and
non-distressed homes took 61 days. Thirty-three percent of
homes sold in October were on the market for less than a
month.
Single-family home sales increased 1.3 percent to a
seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.63 million in October
from 4.57 million in September, and are now 2.9 percent
above the 4.50 million pace a year ago. The median existing
single-family home price was $208,700 in October, up 5.6
percent from October 2013.
Existing condominium and co-op sales increased 3.3
percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 630,000 units
in October from 610,000 in September, unchanged from the
630,000 unit pace a year ago. The median existing condo
price was $205,400 in October, which is 4.5 percent higher
than a year ago.
Regionally, October existing-home sales in the Northeast
climbed 2.9 percent to an annual rate of 710,000, and
are 4.4 percent above a year ago. The median price in the
Northeast was $246,900, which is 1.2 percent above a year
ago.
In the Midwest, existing-home sales jumped 5.1 percent
to an annual level of 1.24 million in October, and are 2.5
percent higher than October 2013. The median price in the
Midwest was $164,100, up 6.8 percent from a year ago.
Existing-home sales in the South increased 2.8 percent to
an annual rate of 2.17 million in October, and are now 5.3
percent above October 2013. The median price in the South
was $178,000, up 5.1 percent from a year ago.
Existing-home sales in the West declined 5.0 percent to an
annual rate of 1.14 million in October. - NAR Report
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The Sarasota County real estate
market remained on record pace in
October 2014, with 1,011 property
transactions recorded for the month –
the fifth time the 1,000 level has been
reached in the past eight months. The
total was 23.3 percent higher than
October 2013’s sales of 820, and also
8.2 percent higher than the September
2014 sales of 934. Sales for the first
10 months of the year now stand at
9,795, or 417 sales over last year’s total.
Sales in 2013 wound up as the second
highest level in the county’s history.
If sales continue at this pace, 2014
could surpass the historic year of 2004,
when 11,482 sales were recorded in the
county.
The breakdown for closed sales in
October 2014 was 723 single family
homes and 288 condos sold, according
to figures released by Florida Realtors®.
The median sale price for single
family homes stood at $195,000, up
slightly from the September figure
of $189,000, and also up from last
October’s level of $186,388. The
condo median was $175,000, a drop
of 11.4 percent from the September
figure of $195,000, and identical
to last October’s median price. The
fluctuations in condominium prices
have not been unusual in recent years,
compared to the steadier nature of the
single family home market, and tend
to reflect the buying tendencies of
investors in the market.
The median sale price for the
12-month period ending in October,
which moderates monthly swings, was
$196,000 for single family homes,
10 percent higher than last October’s
12-month period of $178,000. For
condos, it was $180,000, up about 12
percent over last October’s 12-month
period of $162,900.
“The season is only just beginning,
and no one is reporting a holiday
slowdown in market activity at this
point,” said Sarasota Association of
Realtors® President Peter Crowley.
“In the past few years, we haven’t
observed a major drop off in sales in
November and December. With the
national economy picking up steam,
and unemployment still dropping, I’m
“With the national economy picking up steam, and
unemployent still dropping, I’m optimistic we’ll continue to see
these strong numbers.”
- SAR President Peter Crowley
optimistic we’ll continue to see these
strong numbers.”
The current inventory of available
properties stands at 3,791, up about
3.4 percent from the September figure
of 3,666, but down about 6 percent
from last October’s level of 4,032. The
inventory tends to rise as local residents
begin testing the water for a home
sale as the seasonal visitors return. The
month’s supply of inventory stood at
4.0 for single family, identical to the
September figure but down from last
October’s figure of 4.4. For condos, the
October figure was 3.9, slightly higher
than September’s figure of 3.8, but
lower than the October 2013 figure of
4.3.
In October, 24 percent of total sales
were short sales or foreclosure sales, the
same as in September. Last October,
the figure was 25.8 percent, just above
the current figure. Distressed listings
in October 2014 represented 10.1
percent of all available properties. This
percentage has ranged from 10 to 12
percent throughout the year.
the
Pending sales remained strong in
October 2014, hitting 773, which was
17.5 percent lower than September’s
figure of 938, but close to last
October’s figure of 820. This should
translate to sales in November 2014
coming in close to the 818 closings in
November 2013.
“The year 2014 is shaping up to be
one for the history books in Sarasota
County,” said Crowley. “With the
approved merger of the Sarasota
Association of Realtors® and Manatee
Association of Realtors®, we will
soon be reporting on sales and other
statistics in both counties. It would be
remarkable if we achieved the record
for Sarasota County sales in such an
historic year for our two associations.”
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Sarasota MLSSM Statistics - October 2014
Single Family
Unit Sales
Condo
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Oct‐13
Nov‐13
Dec‐13
Jan‐14
Feb‐14
Mar‐14
Apr‐14
May‐14
Jun‐14
Jul‐14
Aug‐14
Sep‐14
Oct‐14
Single Family
Median Sale Price
Condo
$250,000
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
$0
Oct‐13
Nov‐13
Dec‐13
Jan‐14
Feb‐14
Mar‐14
Apr‐14
May‐14
Jun‐14
Single Family Average Median DOM Sale Prices Jul‐14
Aug‐14
Sep‐14
Oct‐14
Median Last 12 Months Months of Inventory Pending Reported %Pending # New Listings % Price Original $195,000 $196,000 4.0 564 21.6 843 93.4 67 $185,776 $178,000 4.4 585 21.5 874 94.0 27.0 77 $189,000 $196,000 4.0 614 24.0 818 93.5 ‐ 84 $202,000 ‐ ‐ 6,625 ‐ 8,874 ‐ #Active #Sold %Sold This Month 2,617 723 27.6 75 This Month Last Year 2,723 587 21.6 Last Month 2,546 688 YTD ‐ 6,773 Statistics were compiled on Sarasota County properties in the MLS as of Nov. 15th, 2014. Single-family statistics are
tabulated using the property style single-family home. Median sales price is the middle value, where half of the homes sold for
more, and half sold for less. Listings sold were closed transactions during the month.
Source: Sarasota Association of Realtors®
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DECEMBER 2014
Sarasota MLSSM Statistics - October 2014
Single Family
Inventory
Condo
4,000
3,000
2,000
1,000
0
Oct‐13
Nov‐13
Dec‐13
Jan‐14
Feb‐14
Mar‐14
Apr‐14 May‐14
Jun‐14
Jul‐14
Aug‐14
Sep‐14
Oct‐14
Single Family
Condo
Pending Sales
900
800
700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Oct‐13
Nov‐13
Dec‐13
Jan‐14
Feb‐14
Mar‐14
Apr‐14
May‐14
Jun‐14
Jul‐14
Aug‐14
Sep‐14
Oct‐14
Condo This Month This Month Last Year Last Month YTD #Active #Sold %Sold Average DOM Median Sale Prices Median Last 12 Months Months of
Inventory Pending Reported %Pending # New Listings % Price Original 1,174 288 24.5 87 $175,000 $180,000 3.9 209 17.8 348 93.5 1,309 233 17.8 92 $175,000 $162,900 4.3 235 18.0 408 93.4 1,120 246 22.0 90 $195,000 $180,000 3.8 226 20.2 309 92.3 ‐ 3,137 ‐ 90 $183,000 ‐ ‐ 2,929 ‐ 3,678 ‐ Statistics were compiled on Sarasota County properties in the MLS as of Nov. 15th, 2014. Condo statistics include condo,
co-op, villa and townhouse. Pending sales are sales where an offer has been accepted during the month, but the sale has not yet
closed. DOM indicates the average number of days that sold properties were on the market before a contract was executed.
Sarasota Association of Realtors® MLS
DECEMBER 2014
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Commercial Investment Division
CID golf tourney nets $10,500 for charity
It was a picture perfect
fall day at the Founders
Club for the 13th Annual
CID Golf Tournament
on Oct. 27.
While enjoying the
beautiful course and the
camaraderie of our peers,
we were helping make
a difference for those in
need in our community.
Thanks to the support of
our volunteers, sponsors
and participants, the day
was a huge success for
CID and our chosen
charity, the Community
Foundation’s Season of
Sharing.
The
event
raised The CID golf tournament at the Founders Club was once again a major success.
$10,500, which will be
matched dollar for dollar
homes. Funds may be used for rent or mortgage, utility
by the Patterson Foundation, bringing our total bills, child care, transportation, food vouchers or other
contribution to $21,000. Kudos to our chairperson, crucial expenses. The funds will be distributed to those
Janet Robinson, and volunteer coordinator, Barbara in need through the following Sarasota County agencies:
Cain, for a job well done!
Salvation Army, Senior Friendship Center, Jewish Family
The Season of Sharing helps individuals and families and Children Services, Catholic Charities, City of North
who are on the verge of homelessness to stay in their Port Social Services, and United Way 2-1-1 of Manasota.
CID Monthly Meeting Schedule
Commercial Marketplace Sessions
Increase visibility for your properties, learn of new
opportunities, and exchange information with
commercial professionals. Deals are made at these
sessions.
1st, 2nd & 4th Fridays at the SAR Auditorium
3rd Friday at the MAR offices
The monthly general meeting (3rd Tuesday) includes
a Marketplace session, giving members at least five
opportunities each month to promote their listings
and network with fellow members.
Officers:
Lori Hellstrom,
2014 CID
President
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2014 CID Officers & Directors
President: Lori Hellstrom, Osprey Real Estate Services
President-Elect: Tim Mapp, Mapp Realty
Vice-President: Tony Veldkamp, Sperry Van Ness
Secretary: Ron Struthers, Coldwell Banker NRT
Treasurer: Dave Roth, RE/MAX Alliance Group
Past President: Linda Emery, Sperry Van Ness
DECEMBER 2014
Commercial Marketplace Sessions
- Friday, Dec. 5th, 9 a.m. - SAR Auditorium, 2320
Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
- Friday, Dec. 12th, 9 a.m. - SAR Auditorium, 2320
Cattlemen Road, Sarasota
- Friday, Dec. 19th, 9 a.m. – MAR, 10910
Technology Terrace, Lakewood Ranch, FL
- Friday, Dec. 26th– SAR CLOSED FOR
HOLIDAY
CID General Membership Meeting
- Tuesday, Dec. 16th, 8 a.m. - TBA- CID Members
Only
Directors:
Rico Boeras: Sarasota Commercial Realty (3 years - 2016)
Charlie Brown: Insignia Bank (3 years - 2016)
Susan Goldstein: Michael Saunders & Company (2 years 2015)
Roberta Kolton: Michael Saunders & Company (2 years 2015)
Peter Skokos: Norton Hammersley (1 year - 2014)
Joe C. Hembree: Hembree & Company (1 year - 2014)
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Date/Time: Jan. 26 - Feb. 10, 2015 at 8:00 AM
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Law - 4 hours
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Finance - 8 hours
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We will also be providing GRI 200 and GRI 300
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- Develop a system, either manual or
Title: Income Taxes for Realtors®
computerized, to categorize expenses properly
Date/Time: Dec. 15 at 1 p.m.
- Document Travel, Meals and
Cost: $20 for SAR and MAR members;
Entertainment to IRS specifications
$35 others
- Decide if it’s better to buy or lease your
4 Hours CE Credit
automobile
for your real estate business
We all know the power of the Internal
- Home Office Deduction - why it’s now
Revenue Service (IRS), but may have
encouraged by the IRS and simple to establish
not been formally introduced. One day
you will meet, so be prepared. If you
- Is Health Insurance deductible? We show
follow the basics outlined in this course,
you how to deduct this powerful expense!
surviving an IRS audit will be favorable.
- Save for retirement with three (3) simple
You’ll need to strictly follow the tax
plan solutions, including the new solo 401(k)
rules, be organized and have good
- Understand the Hobby Loss rules and keep
records.
the IRS from reclassifying you as a hobby
A must attend for the newly licensed
Nace Cohen, CPA
- Choose the right CPA or Tax Preparer for
or experienced Realtor®, and those serious
your
business
about running a profitable real estate sales
business and separating themselves from their competitors.
- Simple tax strategies and tips designed to save you from
paying
excessive income taxes!
After this class you will be able to:
Nace Cohen, CPA, a Florida Realtors® GRI instructor
- Understand the PA and decide whether to operate as a
specialized
in Real Estate Taxation, §1031 Exchanges and
PA Corporation, LLC or Sole Proprietor.
International Income Taxes. Based in Naples, Florida,
- Identify four (4) types of income and how the IRS uses
he is the Managing Member of Nace Cohen CPA PLLC
form 1099 to track earnings
and President of 1031 Exchange Connection, a Qualified
- Calculate the estimated quarterly income tax and self
Intermediary and independent firm of CPA’s specialized in
employment taxes due to the IRS
1031Exchanges and Income Tax Preparation.
Waterfront Property
Due Diligence
Title: Waterfront Property Due Diligence
Date/Time: Jan. 14, 2015, 9 to 11 a.m.
Cost: $10 for SAR and MAR members; $20 others
Experience an informative seminar regarding FEMA, Coastal Construction
and Waterfront Due Diligence.
David M. Levin, Esq., will discuss recent horror stories—learn how not to
be the next one! Levin limits his practice to environmental and waterfront
property, including waterfront property closings. He has been practicing
locally for the past 27 years.
The seminar will include focus on FEMA compliance, coastal construction
permitting, submerged lands and dock permitting. Coastal construction is
regulated by a variety of jurisdictions. The state of Florida has established
a Coastal Construction Control Line on a county-by-county basis to
help preserve and protect coastal barrier dunes and adjacent beaches from
imprudent construction, which can endanger the integrity of our valuable
coastal property.
Levin is an expert on all areas of waterfront property construction, and will
help Realtors® understand the laws and permitting issues.
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Learn about FHA203K Renovation Program
Title: FHA203K Renovation Program
Date/Time: Jan. 21, 2015 at 9 a.m.
Cost: $10 for SAR and MAR
members; $15 others
3 Hours CE Credit
Learn how to increase your business
immediately by closing properties “ASIS” with only 3.5% down from the
total loan amount.
Learn how to use the FULL FHA
203K that allows:
- Structural repairs
- Room additions
- Garages
- Roof replacement
- Illegal additions
Andy Wood
- HVAC
- Termite Damage
There is no limit to the amount of
repairs that may be conducted under
the program guidelines.
Please register online at www.
sarasotarealtors.com .
The instructor is Andy Wood, HUD
Certified 203k Instructor and State
Licensed for Continuing Education.
Wood is the Broker/Owner with
Titan Home Lending in Tampa, FL,
and has 20 years experience in 203K
lending, with 1,300 203K purchases
closed.
Since 1992, Wood has closed more
than $500 million in purchase loans in
the area.
Become an expert in the luxury market
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Dates/Time: March 24-25, 2015 at 8:30 AM
Cost: $550 - Don’t wait! This course sold out in September in Naples!
Training for the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation
is designed to help sales professionals who currently work in the upper tier
move to the next level, or to help beginners target the luxury market.
Learn what wealthy buyers and sellers say are the “real secrets” to capturing
their business and delivering outstanding service.
This intensive two-day CLHMS training is the first step in earning the
coveted CLHMS designation. Upon completion of the training you will
become a Member of The Institute (must meet transaction requirements).
Members of the Institute are part of an exclusive, international network
of active luxury agents and enjoy a host of valuable benefits and discounts.
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Mark your calendars now for these courses in 2015!
We thought it would be a good idea to release these dates early so
that you can plan your year around the
courses you wish to take.
Dates are subject to change!
GRI Course 100 Series:
101: January 26 & 27
102: February 2 & 3
103: February 10 & 11
Cost: $345 for Series, or $115 per module
GRI 200 Series:
Graduate, Realtor Institute 2015
Mark your calendars now and plan on completing your
GRI designation in 2015. We have never cancelled a
GRI course (except when Hurricane Charlie forced a
postponement). GRI 100 Series earns 45 hours of
Salesman’s Post-license credit & 14 hours of CE credit.
GRI 200 & 300 Series earn 30 hours of Broker PostLicense credit and 11 hours of CE credit each.
Post-License Credits: Each module of GRI Course
1 earns 15 hours of salesman’s post-license credit.
Each module of GRI courses 2 & 3 earn 15 hours of
broker post-license credits.
April 27 & 28
May 4 & 5
Cost: $250 per Series, or $125 per module
GRI 300 Series:
June 22 & 23
June 29 & 30
Cost: $250 per Series, or $125 per module
GRI Course 100 Series:
101: July 20 & 21
102: July 27 & 28
103: August 3 & 4
Certified International Specialist
(CIPS) Institute 2015
Did you know that SAR has one of the largest concentrations of CIPS
designees of any board in the country? And that SAR Global Business
Council has been designated a “Gold” Council by the National Association of Realtors? Mark your calendar now for the full CIPS Institute at
MAR for February 23-27, 2015. David Wyant instructs.
Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) 3/24 & 25, 2015
Laurie Moore-Moore instructs. Recognized as the mark of accomplishment in luxury
markets around the world, the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)
designation assures affluent buyers and sellers that the agents who have earned it
have the knowledge, experience, competence and confidence they require. At SAR
March 24 & 25, 2015. Cost is $550. Register by Oct. 15, 2014 and cost is only $495.
Register online at www.LuxuryHomeMarketing.com/Sarasota. 11 hours CE credit
for Florida licensees. and 16 units of elective credit towards the CRS designation.
Sellers Representative Specialist (SRS)
April 14 & 15, 2015: Ready to achieve a new level of
professional growth and recognition? The SRS Designation
elevates professional standards, enhances individual performance, and recognizes real estate professionals who demonstrate the knowledge and skills essential in professionally
and ethically representing sellers. Marcie Roggow instructs.
Contact: [email protected].
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Improve your basic MLS skills in December
Pre-registration is required for
all MLS classes at the web site
gopherit.mfrmls.com. Please be sure
that you will attend if you reserve a
spot! If you need to cancel, please
call MFRMLS at 800.686.7451 (not
SAR or MAR).
Advanced Matrix
Dec. 3, 9 to 11 a.m. - SAR
This class will provide you with a more
advanced view of the Matrix system.
Advanced Map-Based Searches
Dec. 3, Noon to 1 p.m. - SAR
Learn about navigation and basic
functionality in the new Matrix system
- searching, adding contacts, auto
e-mails, hotsheets, and CMAs. This
course does not qualify for any required
MLS class.
Working With the Customer/Broker
Portal in Matrix
Dec. 3, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - SAR
In this course you will learn how to
direct email a listing to the portal; set
up the auto email/concierge mode for a
customer; navigate the portal page as a
customer or broker and much more.
MLS Basic
Dec. 8
9 a.m. to Noon - MAR
Dec. 9
9 a.m. to Noon - SAR
Mandatory session for all new users,
to be completed within 60 days of
joining.
This class will teach both new
and returning agents the basic
functionality including search,
printing and emailing. You will also
learn about additional resources and
member benefits provided by My
Florida Regional MLS, and more.
The class is also available online at:
http://mfrmlsuniversity.com at your
convenience.
MLS Compliance 101
Dec. 8
1 to 2:30 p.m. - MAR
Dec. 9
1 to 2:30 p.m. - SAR
This is a mandatory class for all new
members to be completed within 60
days of joining. Existing members
must complete the class every two
year period, current period May 1,
2013 – June 30, 2015.
In this class you will learn about the
My Florida Regional MLS Rules and
Regulations and compliance procedures
for accurately listing properties in the
MLS Database, along with additional
educational materials available on
MFRMLSUniversity.com.
• Rules and Regulations
• Profile Sheet Terms
Adding/Modifying Listings
Dec. 8
3 to 4:30 p.m. - MAR
Dec. 9
3 to 4:30 p.m. - SAR
This class is mandatory if you will be
adding and modifying listings in the
MLS (but all agents are welcome to
attend!)
You will be taught how to input and
modify listings, enter photos, and add
attachments along with valuable tips
and techniques.
This class is available through live
webinars or you may attend at SAR or
MAR.
• Profile Sheets
• Adding listing information to MLS
• Adding Photos, attachments and
open houses
• ShowingTime and Virtual Tours
Commercial Core Law course offered in 2015
Title: Commercial Core Law
Date/Time: Jan. 28, 2015 at 9 a.m.
Instructor: Patti Ketcham
Cost: $25 Members and Non-Members
The Florida Legislature passes and amends real estate laws
and rules each year. Many of these changes can be daunting
and overwhelming. Commercial Core Law will assist
Realtors® by focusing on changes to state and federal real
estate license law, highlighting both laws and rules.
The course will give a brief overview of commercial
transactions vs. residential; discuss commercial real estate
agreements; and discuss legal issues unique to commercial
transactions.
About the instructor:
Patti Ketcham is the Broker-Owner of Ketcham Realty
Group, Tallahassee. She is a licensed real estate instructor, a
subject matter expert for DBPR, and a GRI instructor for
Florida Realtors.
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SAR On the Scene
On Oct. 30th, SAR held its
annual Chair and Vice-Chair
Appreciation Event in The
Founders Club at London
Bay Homes model home.
London Bay sponsored the
annual event. From left to
right are Marcia McLaughlin.
Peter Salefsky, Debbie Judge,
Mike Bruno, Darla Furst and
Laura Benson.
SAR President Peter Crowley
hands out an appreciation
gift to Bill Geller at the
annual Chair and Vice-Chair
Appreciation Event in The
Founders Club.
Visit SAR’s Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/SarasotaRealtors - for thousands of photographs!
Photos by
Jesse Sunday
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DECEMBER 2014
Title: CIPS (Certified International Property
Specialist) Institute
Dates/Time: Feb. 23-27, 2015 at 8:30 AM
Location: MAR Auditorium, 19010 Technology
Terrace, Lakewood Ranch
Global Real Estate: Local Markets: Feb. 23
Global Real Estate: Transaction Tools: Feb. 24
Asia/Pacific & International Real Estate: Feb. 25
Europe & International Real Estate: Feb. 26
The Americas & International Real Estate: Feb. 27
Cost: Early Bird $550 by Dec. 31, 2014; $650 after
Individual CIPS Courses - $150 each
Get your CIPS designation while the price is right!
For complete information about this recently revised
and streamlined designation, please go to http://www.
realtor.org/cipshome.nsf/pages/education.
The CIPS course curriculum offers you hands-on
experience with international real estate transactions,
as well as five full days of study focusing on the critical
aspects of transnational transactions, including:
• Currency and exchange rate issues
• Cross-cultural relationships
• Regional market conditions
• Investment performance
• Tax issues
• And more!
International real estate opportunities are everywhere.
Investors and second home buyers still look to
the United States for both security and return on
investment.
Workers, students and immigrants move to U.S. from
other countries every day and foreign-born individuals
residing in the U.S. move to new markets.
David E. Wyant is the instructor for this Institute.
The course is scheduled to be held at the Manatee
Association of Realtors® facility in Lakewood Ranch,
10910 Technology Terrace. For more information, visit
www.manateerealtors.org
International real estate opportunities abound
With sales to international buyers reaching a record
$92.2 billion last year, there are growing opportunities
for Realtors® to globalize their real estate business and
attract international clients. During the “Managed
Solutions for Reaching International Buyers” session at
the recent 2014 Realtors® Conference & Expo, experts
offered advice for how Realtors® can grow their global
business and reach the international marketplace.
Panelist Eleonore Rojas, vice president of
partnerships and product integration at Move, Inc.,
the operator of realtor.com®, NAR’s official property
listing website, said referrals drive nearly 60 percent of
international transactions, so it’s critical that Realtors®
network in their local and business communities to
help expand and grow their international clientele.
Rojas recommends networking locally with clubs,
community organizations, Chambers of Commerce,
and local and state Realtor® associations. She also
recommends business networking at local and global
conferences, where Realtors® can make important
business connections with foreign real estate
professionals who may be a future source of referrals.
When it comes to portals showcasing listings to
international buyers, Rojas recommends global listings
aggregators with translation services, like realtor.com/
international. She also suggests niche luxury and
commercial sites, and franchise portals. Realtor.com/
international includes listings from 40 countries in
11 languages. The site also supports home dimension
and currency convertors and allows for consumers to
search for a National Association of Realtors®’ Certified
International Property Specialist, whose specialty is
global transactions.
“A Realtor® needs to be in the middle of every
international transaction to help foreign buyers
successfully navigate the U.S. market and find a
property that meets their needs,” said Rojas. She
advised Realtors® to think globally and be aware of
time zones, cultural differences, global influencing
factors such as exchange rates, and local and global
market conditions.
According to Rojas, nearly half of international
buyers search local websites for foreign properties,
because those brands and websites are familiar to them
in their country and the content is presented in their
own language. The other half of international buyers
looks to sites in countries where they are searching for
properties.
Celeste Starchild, vice president and general manager
at ListHub, suggests that Realtors® market themselves
as local market experts with international expertise.
She recommends making a great first impression to
potential clients with a clean, well-organized and
welcoming website that includes plenty of photos and
videos to showcase the local community. Starchild also
said Realtors® should translate their website text into
one or more languages, offer currency conversion tools
or tables and do research on the countries they plan to
target, so they can take cultural considerations into the
design of their website.
DECEMBER 2014
Global Business Council
CIPS Course coming in 2015!
Robin Adair
GBC Chair
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Local Council members at NAR Conference
Saturday night at
I think everyone would
the annual banquet.
agree that the National
Our 2015 National
Association of Realtors®
President will be
and the Women’s Council
Sindy Ready from
of Realtors® meetings in
Scottsdale, Arizona.
New Orleans were a huge
The Presidentsuccess. The weather
Elect will be
cooperated, the locals
Melissa Zimbelman
were gracious and the
from Las Vegas,
education sessions for
Nevada. The 2015
both were fabulous.
Recording Secretary
Women’s Council
will be Sherri Souza
education sessions were
from Livermore,
packed with information
California. The
for members to help
2015 National
Local
WCR
chapter
members
attending
the
NAR
grow their business and
Financial Secretary,
Conference
included
Kristin
Triolo,
Mary
Hellhake,
become more tech savvy
Jo Anne Stevens
Alfredda
Smith-Odato,
Susan
Phelps
and
Tina
Darling.
and current in today’s
is from Texas.
fast paced market place.
After three days of
Travis Robertson, author
sessions
and
learning
it
was
great
to
relax a bit and
and national speaker provided insight from “The Real
enjoy
the
company
of
many
of
the
new
friends we
Estate Playbook”:
made.
• Learn three surefire strategies to consistently
Personally, I appreciated the opportunity to not
generate more leads.
only create new referral friends but also to re-connect
• Discover how to convert online leads at 24
with members from all over the country that I had
percent.
met at earlier conferences.
• Master your time for maximum effectiveness.
After all, we live in one of the most desirable places
• Learn how to scale your business without
in the US and people move here and buy here and we
sacrificing your life.
want to do business with those we trust and know.
Karlton Utter and Juanita McDowell both gave
Become part of a great referral network by joining
us tips on marketing with a budget and included
the Sarasota Women’s Council of Realtors® today.
a long list of ideas for using video to connect and
Our final meeting of the year will be at the Bird Key
stayed connected with customers and prospects. We
Yacht Club on December 12th.
got down to the actual “how-to” so that attendees
This will also be the installation of our 2015
could experiment and really learn how to create quick leadership team: Kristin Triolo, President, Alfreddavideos to use in emails and blogs.
Smith Odato, Pres-elect, Michelle Dunbar, VP
A Power Panel of three of the industry’s leaders,
Membership, Stacey Grad, Treasurer, and Rebecca
Denise Lones, Karlton Utter, and Amy Chorew,
Dalton, Secretary. Carrie Starr will be the appointed
discussed business growth, leadership and technology Corresponding Secretary. We look forward to
to lead us into the future of business growth.
another successful year with relevant educational
opportunities and great networking events.
The 2015 National Leadership team was installed
2014 Leadership Team
Susan Phelps
WCR President
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Susan Phelps
President
Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty
Phone: 941-906-7653
[email protected]
Tina Darling
Membership/Marketing Chair
Innovative Agent Services
Phone: 941-921-5027
[email protected]
Rebecca Dalton
Secretary
Lakewood Ranch Communities
Phone: 941-556-2515
[email protected]
Kristin Triolo
President-Elect
Sarasota Homes International
Phone: 941-725-2486
[email protected]
Alfredda Smith-Odato
Treasurer
Phone: 941-360-7777
[email protected]
Jacqueline Abney
Corresponding Secretary
Berlin Patten
Phone: 941-954-9991
[email protected]
DECEMBER 2014
2014 SAR Realtor®
of the Year
Michael Bruno is
shown with Alli
Werner and Beth
Wietrzykowski
at the District 13
Conference.
STARS
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real estate property so that they may benefit the following
charities: Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County, Inc., Girls
Incorporated of Sarasota County, Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast
Florida, Inc., Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation,
Inc., Sarasota Welfare Home, Inc., d/b/a Pines of Sarasota,
Southwest Florida Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America &
The Salvation Army.
Jacqueline Abney and Alex Krumm 2014 President’s Award Winners
The President’s Award is a special honor bestowed by the
current SAR President to an SAR member, or members, who
best embody the Realtor® spirit and have contributed to and
supported the President’s goals for the past year.
This year, the award is presented to Jacqueline Abney
and Alex Krumm, who spearheaded the effort to create the
Suncoast Regional Young Professionals Network.
Jacqueline is the Business Development Director for
Berlin-Patten Law Firm, and has been active at SAR since
joining the organization two years ago. She is also very active
in WCR. Alex Krumm is an agent with RE/MAX Alliance
Group, and was a graduate of the SAR Emerging Leaders
program in 2007. He has since worked on the Professional
Development Committee and many SAR events, and was
elected to the Board of Directors in 2014. He was also
recently elected to serve on the first board for the merged
associations in 2015.
Jacqueline and Alex were appoointed to lead a task force
by SAR President Peter Crowley in order to help achieve one
of his ambitions in 2014 - the re-establishment of a group to
serve the young Realtors® in the area. They quickly formed
a small organization and named it the Suncoast Regional
Young Professionals Network - the first regional real estate
YPN established in Florida. They approached the Manatee
and Venice real estate organizations, and signed up many of
their members in the fledgling organization.
“This was really a group effort, and together we were able
to give it a nudge and it has really taken off,” said Alex. “We
now have 144 members, which is about 25 percent of the
people under age 40 who are members. I think the YPN is
just going to skyrocket in the next couple of years.”
Jacqueline was surprised with the recognition, but takes it
as a challenge to achieve even more down the road.
“After the initial surprise sunk in, my first thought was
that we have only just begun!” said Jacqueline. “My mind
raced with all of the goals and successes we hope to achieve
in the coming year for the Suncoast Regional YPN, most
important of which is building upon the ways in which we
provide value and new opportunities to our members.”
The group has already staged several successful networking
events, most recently a Beach Bash at Siesta Key Public
Beach in November, which brought out members of all ages,
including young families.
SAR thanks all of the 2014 award winners, and everyone
who participates and has contributed to making our
organization the strong and vital professional real estate trade
association we have become since our founding in 1923. We
look forward to an even brighter future as we merge with the
Manatee Association of Realtors® in 2015!
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Membership News
Dan Andrews,
Membership
Director, can
be reached at
941.952.3408
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The Association is pleased to welcome new members!
Designated Realtors®
Asfur, Samuel: Stately Homes, Inc.
Boyd, James: ValueNet, Inc.
Ellis, Whitney: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Helms, Sharon: Sharon Helms Lic. R.E. Broker
Howard, David: David Howard Lic. R.E. Broker
Lowry, Mary Fran: Lowry Properties LLC
Rossi-Tomanovich, Jennifer: Rent Sarasota
Schultz, Michael: Skyway Realty Group
Stewart, Jimmy: LWR Communities LLC
New Members
Amory, Caroline: Partners Realty of Sarasota
Bellenghi, Michael: Bright Realty
Blank, Heather: RE/MAX Tropical Sands
Bridinger, Dan: Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT
Brucato, Alyssa: Florida VIP Realty Inc.
Chandler, Marcus: Michael Saunders & Company
Colombaro, Jayne: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Cunnison, Joan: Premier Sotheby’s Intl. Realty
Daniels, Cari: Keller Williams Rlty Manatee
Day, Amber: One Sarasota Realty Group
deAvila, Diana: Sarasota Bay Real Estate P.A.
Deery, Travis: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Delle Donne, Frances: Diamond Oceanside Realty Inc.
Dempsey, Patricia: Century 21 Beggins Enterprises
Doehr, Wendy: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Downs, Helen: Clock International Realty
Evans, Justin: Realty Executives Solutions
Fields, Claire: White Sands Realty Group FL
Forest, James: Premier Plus Realty
Fuentes, Gabrielle: Keller Williams On The Water
Fuller, James: ARCO Realty Group
Gay, Lawrence: Medway Realty
Gervasi, Michael: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Gillum, Susan: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Gould, Sharon: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Gould, Ivan: Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT
Graham, Marco: Keller Williams On The Water
Greaney, Thomas: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Gregory, Leslie: RE/MAX Fine Properties
Hanson, Judy: Paradise Palms Realty Group
Hartman, Jeffrey: Century 21 Almar & Associates
Hosten, Forrest: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Kanis, Edward: White Sands Realty Group FL
Kennedy, Molly: Keller Williams Realty Select
Kennedy, Daniel: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Kitson, Molly: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Kromash, Laurel: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Laielli, Susan: Michael Saunders & Company
Lantz, Lauren: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Lima, Karen: LWR Communities LLC
Madden, Kimberly: Keller Williams On The Water
Marsicovetere, Mark: Medway Realty
McBrayer, Katy: RE/MAX Alliance Group
McCauley, Peter: ERA Waterside Realty
McCrum, Thomas: RE/MAX Platinum Realty
McGuire, Richard: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Miller, Cletus: Michael Saunders & Company
Minton, Daylard: One Sarasota Realty Group
Mitchell, Andrew: Bright Realty
Monahan, Susan: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Montes, Gina: DC Suncoast Realty
DECEMBER 2014
Montoya, Alex: Michael Saunders & Company
Noll, David: White Sands Realty Group
O’Brien, Matthew: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Olwert, Andrew: Ascendia Real Estate
Osgood, John: Florida Internet Realty LLC
Parnak, Ewa: Expedite Real Estate
Patel, Fevil: Keller Williams Realty Select
Pavacich, Roy: Keller Williams on the Water
Peterson, Betty: Andrews & Associates Realty
Pimentel, John: Keller Williams on the Water
Richard, Albert: Sun Realty
Rigas, Constantino: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Santoro, Kelly: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Sholtis, Isabella: Ascendia Real Estate
Silva, Michelle: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Skepton, Kristina: Michael Saunders & Company
Skol, Chester: Key Solutions Real Estate Group
Solano, Ricardo: Keller Williams Realty Gold
Soscia, Karen: Bright Realty
Svidunovich, Yuliya: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Tocci, Stacy: Michael Saunders & Company
Tufte, Lee: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Von Kaenel, Victoria: Keller Williams Realty Select
Waggoner, Logan: Waterfront 7 Realty LLC
Walsh, Bernard: AUM Florida Real Estate LLC
Wright, Tanile: Michael Saunders & Company
Yu, Miao: White Sands Realty Group FL
Now With ...
Abbe, Steve: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Bernet, Evelyn: Realty Partners LLC
Brennan, Christopher: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Bryceland, Kevin: RE/MAX Fine Properties
Bush, Michael: Medway Realty
Chakos, Timothy: Premier Sotheby’s Intl. Realty
Dixon, Rhonda: Premier Plus Realty
Dunn, Barbara: Michael Saunders & Company
Fields, Ivana: Exit King Realty
Giuffre, Christopher: Medway Realty
Gortney, Connie: Coldwell Banker Res R E
Gross, Sandra: White Sands Realty Group FL
Hellstrom, Evelyn: Premier Sotheby’s Intl. Realty
Jackson, Kylie: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
LaRouche, Gina: FL Int’l Realty of Sarasota
Leicht, Sara: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
Lind, Nils: Medway Realty
Malickson, Frank: Keller Williams On The Water
Mayer, Lisa: Premier Sotheby’s Intl. Realty
Mooney, Kelly: Michael Saunders & Company
Morris, Marian: Hunt Brothers Realty, Inc.
Mullinnix, Betty: Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
O’Donnell, Elizabeth: ERA Waterside Realty
Pidghirnii, Ana: Atchley International Realty
Powers, Larisa: Michael Saunders & Company
Refay, Mona: Sarasota Signature Real Estate
Russell, Charles: Skyway Realty Group
Scarpinato, Heather: Exit King Realty
Shuttleworth, William: Allison James Estates & Homes
Tessier, Louise: Keller Williams Rlty Manatee
Totonis, Charles: Keller Williams Realty Select
Williams, Larissa: DC Suncoast Realty
Wolfe, Lisa: Sarasota Real Estate Group
Youngblood, Kenneth: Medway Realty
Zimmerman Jr, Robert: ERA Waterside Realty
SAR welcomed 49 new members in the month of November!
NAR
From Page 9
but the link between that debt and
the ability to buy a home needs more
research. The board set a policy that
focuses on the continued monitoring
of the issue along with support of
legislative and regulatory efforts to
promote education and disclosure
requirements to help students.
GRI program updated
To help preserve the value of the
Graduate, Realtor® Institute (GRI)
designation, the board approved
changes to the program’s curriculum
and process. Among other things,
members can take no more than five
years to complete the coursework,
members can substitute exam and
experience for no more than half a
state’s course requirements, and the
accreditation process will be based
on an online audit rather than a peer
review.
Professional standards processes
improved
To make the enforcement of
professional standards more efficient,
the board approved changes to the
Code of Ethics and Arbitration
Manual, Professional Standards Policy
Statement, and other professional
standards documents, that accomplish
the following:
• Clarify the role of alternates in
professional standards hearing panels
• Shorten time frames and clarify
guidelines for ethics enforcement
administration
• Establish a “fast track”
administrative timeline for resolving
ethics complaints
• Eliminate “rehearing” provisions
• Expand authorized use of “remote”
testimony, and provide guidance on
ensuring its confidentiality
• Limit the use of continuances of
ethics hearings to certain specified
instances
• Require persons primarily
responsible for administration of
professional standards processes to
complete administrator training every
four years
• Establish the responsibility of
associations to offer ombudsman
services to members, clients, and
consumers, either directly or as part of
a cooperative agreement
• Establish a citation system and
schedule of fines for optional adoption
by local and state associations
Online data competitiveness
The board approved changes to
help ensure MLS data is as accurate
and timely as possible and that MLS
participants can continue to compete
with other online sources of property
information. Among other things, the
changes:
• Increase the frequency of MLS data
updates to no less than every 12 hours,
down from every three days
• Enable MLS participants to display
IDX information from all MLS IDX
feeds where they hold participatory
rights, allowing consumers to execute a
single property search
• Permit the display of MLS sold
data for IDX display where “sold”
information is otherwise publicly
accessible
Legal assistance provided
The board approved $295,000 in
legal assistance to help defray costs to
associations, MLSs, and brokerages in
four cases, each involving copyright or
patent infringement actions.
New Insurance Committee
The board created a 42-member
Insurance Committee to monitor
legislative and regulatory matters
involving property/casualty, flood
insurance, natural disaster, terrorism,
and other insurance issues.
DECEMBER 2014
31
E DUCATION & E VENTS
C ALENDAR
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
2
3
4
5
8
9
10
11
12
9 a.m. Orientation
9 a.m. Basic MLS (MAR)
1 p.m. MLS Orientation
1 p.m. Compliance (MAR)
1:30 p.m. Code of Ethics
3 p.m. Adding/Editing (MAR)
15
1 p.m.
Income Taxes for Realtors
7:30 a.m. Toastmasters
9 a.m. Advanced Matrix
12 p.m. Advanced Map Search
1:30 p.m. Working with the
Customer/Broker Portal in
Matrix
9 a.m.
Portraits by Anthony
Barbacane
9 a.m. MLS Basic (SAR)
1 p.m. Compliance (SAR)
3 p.m. Adding & Editing
(SAR)
16
29
8 a.m.
MLS Express (SAR)
6:30 p.m. CID Holiday
Party (City Center)
9 a.m.
CID Commercial
Marketplace (SAR)
10 a.m. Beginning RPR
Noon Advanced RPR
9 a.m.
CID Commercial
Marketplace (SAR)
17
18
19
23
24
25
26
30
31
Jan. 1
2
8 a.m.
CID General Membership
Meeting
5 p.m.
Affiliates After Hours
Networking (Gecko’s on
Hillview)
22
3 p.m.
Leadership Academy
Alumni Reception
8 a.m.
MLS Express (UPCC)
6:30 p.m.
SAR/MAR Installation
Banquet (Polo Grill & Bar)
7:30 a.m.
Toastmasters
11:30 a.m. Smart Lunch
SAR Closed
(Christmas Holiday)
8 a.m.
MLS Express (SAR)
SAR Closed
(Christmas Holiday)
SAR Closed
(New Year’s Day Holiday)
9 a.m.
CID Commercial
Marketplace (MAR)
9 a.m.
CID Commercial
Marketplace (SAR)
Note: All events/classes are at SAR, 2320 Cattlemen Road, except where noted
My Florida Regional MLS Training
The My Florida Regional MLS training classes are offered at no cost to MLS participants.
Please register for all MLS classes at the MFRMLS website: http://gopherit.mfrmls.com.
Click on “Class Registration.”
Sarasota Association of Realtors®, Inc.
2320 Cattlemen Road.
Sarasota, FL 34232
Monday
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DECEMBER 2014

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