The Voice of Real Estate in West Central Ohio

The Voice of Real Estate in
West Central Ohio
I S S U E
OFFICERS
Tim Heinz
President
Kim Eilerman
President-Elect
Jason Liening
Vice President
Dick Clark
Past President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dawne Anderson
Dawn Arheit
Dan Irwin
Kate Shulaw
Jaylene Smith
Tim Stanford
CEO
Roxann Shaffer
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Welcome
Pg.2
Realtor Safety Tip
Pg.2
Legally Speaking
Pg.2
Upcoming CE
Pg.2
Upcoming Meetings
Pg.2
BOD Mtg. Minutes
Pg.3
Feb Birthdays
Pg.3
CE Class Flyers
Pg.4-5
Dues Paid in 2015
Pg.6
Affiliates
Pg.7-8
Feb Calendar
Pg.9
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F E B R U A R Y
West Central Association of REALTORS®
400 S. Cable Road Lima, OH 45805
Phone: 419.227.5432
www.wcare.net
Fax: 419.229.1842
To all West Central Association of Realtors:
New Year greetings to you all!
With the New Year in full swing we are pleased to let you all know we, your West
Central Association President, President Elect, Vice President & Chief Executive Officer have just returned from our OAR Winter Conference in Columbus. What an
exciting & educational experience! We so appreciate the opportunity to represent
each one of you and wanted to share some of the great tools we have brought back
that can better help you as an agent and bring much success to your career. We
would like to encourage each of you to try to attend an OAR Conference this year
and see the benefits that you can bring back to your office. We understand with
busy schedules it is difficult to fit in so that is why we would like to share with you
what our experience is….we are here to serve you and if you ever have a question or
need to talk…just contact us!
Here are some links that you will definitely want to check out!
http://www.ohiorealtors.org/wp-content/uploads/MEETINGS/CEHandouts/
BlendingTechnology1-16.pdf
http://ohiorealtors.org/local-boards/presidents-columns/winter-2016/
http://o http://www.realtor.org/videos/2016-forecast-modest-increase-in-home-salesexpectedhiorealtors.org/local-boards/presidents-columns/winter-2016/internet-andhousing/
Once again…thank you so much & cheers to a prosperous 2016!
Respectfully,
Tim Heinz, President: [email protected]
Kim Eilerman, President Elect: [email protected]
Jason Liening, Vice President: [email protected]
Roxann Shaffer, CEO: [email protected]
VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE!
The Board has a new modern
and user friendly website.
Check it out today!
www.wcare.net
And follow us on Facebook!
NOTICE
THE BOARD OFFICE DOES
NOT TAKE CASH PAYMENTS.
CREDIT CARDS, CHECKS OR
MONEY ORDERS ONLY.
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Our Deepest Sympathy
To the family and friends of Linda Stukey of The Gooding Company
who lost her father, Jason Straw on January 2, 2016.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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West Central’s Online CE Resource
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
Kayla Dahlinghaus– Cowan REALTORS®
Debra Doll– Oakridge Realty
Nichole Horstman– Schrader Realty
To enroll in a Continuing Education
class go to:
http://www.wcaremls.net
Then select West Central’s Online
Education link, from there you can
select a class and use the discount
code offered monthly !!
Upcoming CE
Removing Barriers to
Homeownership
(3 Hours Civil Rights Credit)
February 24 @ 9:30-12:45
Cambridge Center
418 N. Central Ave
Lima, OH 45801
See Pg. 4 for details
Optimizing Features of the MLS
March 10 @ 9:30-1:00
Board Office
See Pg. 5 for details.
Upcoming Meetings
BOD Meeting
February 10 @ 8:30 AM
RPAC Comm. Meeting
February 17 @ 10:00 AM
Membership Meeting
February 24 @ 12:45
Cambridge Center
418 N. Central Ave
Lima, OH 45801
Realtor Safety Tip
Tip #12
Pick up some self-defense skills
The best way to find a good selfdefense class is to learn what is available, and then make a decision. Many
health clubs, martial arts studios and
community colleges offer some type of
class. You can also ask your peers,
friends and family if they have taken a
self-defense class that they would
recommend.
Dawn Iiames– Hartsock Realty
Fred Recker– Schrader Realty
NEW MLS MEMBERS
Steve Archer– Binkley Real Estate
NEW AFFILIATES
Homeside Financial
Wynne Whitney
Old Republic Home Protection
Christine Dern
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Todd Johnson
Legally speaking: Can I talk to another REALTOR’s seller about taking a listing?
By Peg Ritenour, OAR Vice President of Legal Services/Administration
Q: I was contacted by a seller about possibly listing her house. When I arrived at the appointment, I noticed there was another broker’s for sale sign in the yard. The seller explained that the current listing with that brokerage is going to expire in a month, and she
is considering changing listing companies. I went ahead with my listing presentation and
the seller told me she would let me know in a few days. The seller must have told the listing agent she interviewed me because I got an irate call from him saying he was going to
report my unethical behavior to the Division and the local Board of REALTORS. Did I do
anything wrong? If the seller wants to list with me do I have to wait until the current listing
expires?
A: There are two aspects to your question: (1) the REALTOR Code of Ethics, which is handled
through the Professional Standards process at the local Board of REALTORS, and (2) the Ohio
license law which is enforced by the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing.
Let’s look first at the REALTOR Code of Ethics. Article 16 provides that REALTORS shall not
engage in any practice or take any action that is inconsistent with the exclusive representation
agreement another REALTOR has with a client. On its face this may seem to suggest that perhaps your discussion with the seller was inappropriate. However, further guidance on Article 16 is
found in Standard of Practice 16-6 on this type of situation. It provides that when REALTORS are
contacted by the client of another REALTOR about possibly creating an exclusive relationship
and that REALTOR has not initiated the discussion, they may discuss the terms on which they
might enter into a future agreement with the seller, or alternatively, may enter into an agreement
that becomes effective upon the expiration of the existing listing. Therefore, based upon this
Standard of Practice, as long as your discussion with the seller involved taking a future listing, it
would not appear to violate Article 16 since the seller is the person that initiated the discussion.
As to what you can do if the seller decides to list with you, it is important that you not take any
action that interferes with the current listing. However, as Standard of Practice 16-6 states, you
may take a listing that will become effective upon the expiration of the current listing. So for example if the current listing expires on Jan. 31st you could enter into a listing agreement that
would become effective on Feb. 1st.To confirm the exact expiration date of the current listing I
would recommend asking the seller to see a copy of it.
As far as the Ohio license law, the Ohio Real Estate Commission enforces the Canon of Ethics.
Article 17 of the Canons is basically identical to the provisions contained in the REALTOR Code
of Ethics. It requires you to respect the agency relationships other licensees have with a client
but does allow for discussions with the seller that the seller initiated regarding taking a future
listing or one that becomes effective upon the expiration of the existing listing.
- See more at: http://ohiorealtors.org/oardailybuzz/?tag=legal#sthash.qtv2OvOh.dpuf
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FEB BIRTHDAYS
Lisa Clark
Jodie Goodwin
BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 8:30 AM
Donald Hamilton
Nancy Hogan
Daniel Irwin
Michelle Jordan
David Lininger
John Mongelluzzo
Lori Page
Fred Recker
President Dick Clark called the meeting to order at 8:30. President Elect Tim Heinz, Vice President
Kim Eilerman, Dawne Anderson, Tammy Breneman, Ralph Haggard, Jason Liening, Maria Sanko and
Tim Stanford were present. Dawn Arheit was absent.
There was a quorum.
Agenda approved.
November minutes approved.
November financial statements accepted for filing.
Approved Ombudsman policy and procedure.
Approved up to $6500.00 for building repairs, up to $3000.00 for two computers, up to $500.00 for
computer back up system, up to $300.00 for digital camera, up to $200.00 for board room phone
speaker. Tabled purchase of board room chairs.
Meeting adjourned
Nicholas Sanchez
Melinda Sebenoler
Kathy Shepherd
Heather Siefker
David Steineman
Elaine Wehri
Retiring Directors are excused and the new officers and Directors are seated.
Retiring Directors: Dawne Anderson, Dawn Arheit, Ralph Haggard, Maria Sanko, and Past
President Tammy Breneman.
New Directors: Dawne Anderson, Dawn Arheit, Dan Irwin, Kate Shulaw, Jaylene Smith and Jason Liening as Vice President.
Dick Clark stays as Past President. Tim Heinz is President, Kim Eilerman is President Elect
Tim Stanford remains to serve the second year of his term.
2016 President Tim Heinz called the meeting to order at 9:10 A.M. President Elect Kim Eilerman, Vice
President Jason Liening ,Past President Dick Clark, Dan Irwin, Kate Shulaw, Jaylene Smith and Tim
Stanford were present. Dawne Anderson and Dawn Arheit were absent
Approved retention of John Klay as accountant
Approved retention of John Leahy Jr as attorney
Approved retention of checking account at Citizens National Bank.
Approved start time of BOD meetings at 8:30
Approved Building Trustees
Approved 2016 Committee Chairpersons
Confidentiality Agreement and Conflict of Interest Policy signed by 2016 Board of Directors
The next meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2015 at 8:30 A.M
Meeting adjourned
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THANK YOU TO OUR GREAT AFFILIATES
American Home Shield
Farm Credit of Mid-America
First Federal Bank
Elizabeth Kimbler
10100 Atchison Rd.
Alexis von Stein NMLS#1207527
1625 E. Fifth Street
Elaine Evans
230 E. Second Street
Delphos, OH 45833
Delphos, Ohio 45833
P:419 695-6000 F:419 695-6007
P: 419 695-1055 F: 419 695-5749
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
AmeriFirst Home Mortgage
Fifth Third Bank
First Lima Title Agency
Rex Whetstone
1075 Shawnee Rd, Suite B
Greg Elmore
39 West Whipp Rd.
Pam Jennings
1617 Allentown Ste 100
Lima, OH 45805
Dayton, OH 45459
Lima, Ohio 45805
P: 419-234-7310 F: 419-932-6675
P: 937 436-4714 F: 937 319-4142
P: 419 228-2272 F:419 228-3779
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Buckeye Home Inspectors
Fifth Third Bank
First Lima Title Agency
Jim Doseck
918 West Auglaize St
Jack Hayzlett
1311 Bellefontaine Street
Staci L. Freeman
1617 Allentown Ste 100
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Lima, Ohio 45805
P: 567-356-7493
P: 419-738-7158 F: 419-738-9610
P: 419 228-2272 F:419 228-3779
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Chase
Fifth Third Bank
Homeside Financial
Jennifer Lombardi NMLS#295570
500 S. Main Street
Lisa Harding NMLS#482696
225 N. West St.
BJ DeFinis
6016 Waynesfield Rd
Findlay, OH 45840
Lima, Ohio 45801
Cridersville, OH 45806
P: 419 424-7517 F: 866 628-9709
P: 419-229-4450 F: 844-210-4366
P: 419-230-0184 F: 419-648-9984
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Chase
1st American Home Buyers Protection
Homeside Financial
Cynthia R. Sawmiller NMLS#824021
2665 Fort Amanda Rd
Dawn Weinbrecht
3460 E. Lincolnshire Blvd.
Wynne K. Whitney
2572 Debbie Dr
Lima, OH 45804
Toledo, Ohio 43606
Lima, OH 45807
P: 419-733-2128 F: 855-244-0221
P: 419 494-2054
P: 419-302-7217
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Citizens National Bank
First Federal Community Bank
Huntington National Bank
Mary Ann George
201 N. Main Street
John England
130 S. Main St., Suite 108
Chrisa McGhee NMLS#451617
631 W. Market Street
Lima, Ohio 45801
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Lima, Ohio 45801
P: 419 224-0400 F: 419 229-2095
P: 937-565-4557 F: 937-565-4514
P: 419 226-6020 F: 877 238-4052
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Creating Intentions
First Federal Bank
Kilco Title Agency
Staging & Interior Design
Gwen Sackinger
2526 Shawnee Road
Ed Pedlow
119 N. West St, Ste 101
Dayton, OH 45458
P: 800-735-4663
C: 937-716-3557
Teresa Rampe
303 Birch St. Box 562
Lima, Ohio 45805
Lima, Ohio 45801
Kalida, OH 45853
P: 419 221-1312 F: 419 222-7434
P: 419 228-8989 F: 419 228-9111
P: 419-532-3479
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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THANK YOU TO OUR GREAT AFFILIATES
Lawyers Title Agency
Northwest Title Services
TopMark Federal Credit Union
David A. Rodabaugh
234 N. Main Street
Chris DuBois
101 N. Elizabeth Street
Michelle Boughan
3800 S. Dixie Highway
Lima, Ohio 45801
Lima, Ohio 45801
Lima, Ohio 45806
P: 419 228-3330 F: 419 228-3304
P:419 222-1122 F: 419 224-6181
P: 419 879-1500 F: 419 879-2223
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Lawyers Title Agency
Old Republic Home Protection
TopMark Federal Credit Union
Pam Wobler
234 N. Main Street
Christine Dern
5165 Valley View Dr.
Ana Ford
3800 S. Dixie Highway
Lima, Ohio 45801
Medina, OH 44256
Lima, Ohio 45806
P:419 228-3330 x 4 F:419 228-3304
P: (330) 441-1737 F: (800) 866-2488
P: 419 224-2941 F: 419 224-6338
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Liberty National Bank
ServPro of Lima
The Union Bank Company
Angela Hersh
118 S. Main Street, P. O. Box 135
Norman Nelson
1390 Findlay Road
Kim Verhoff
100 S. High Street
Ada, Ohio 45810
Lima, Ohio 45801
Columbus Grove, Ohio 45830
P: 419 634-5015 F: 419 634-0335
P:419 516-4990 F: 419 516-4991
P:419 659-2141 x 4224 F:419 659-2069
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Liberty National Bank
Sullivan Insurance Agency
The Union Bank Company
Joyce Rostorfer
100 E. Franklin Street, P. O. Box 234
Grant Sullivan
606 W. North Street
Vicky Gilbert
100 S. High Street
Kenton, Ohio 43326
Lima, OH 45801
Columbus Grove, Ohio 45830
P: 419 673-1217
P: 419-229-5010
P:419 659-2141 x 4224 F:419 659-2069
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
The Lima News
Superior Federal Credit Union
Union Home Mortgage
Natalie Buzzard
3515 Elida Road
Michelle Snyder
4230 Elida Rd.
Rex Grasz
250 Highland Parkway, Suite D
Lima, Ohio 45807
Lima, Ohio 45807
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
P: 419 223-1010 F: 419 221-2884
P: 419 879-3491 F: 419 227-5258
P: 567-998-4276 F: 866-269-6372
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Rite Cut Property Maintenance
Superior Title, LLC
Vantage Land Title
James Benvenuto
519 N. Jackson Street
Angie Allen
4230 Elida Rd
Elijah Zamudio
1924 Allentown Rd.
Lima, OH 45801
Lima, Ohio 45807
Lima, OH 45805
P: 419-204-8047
P: 419 221-5341 F: 419-227-5258
P: 419-303-7545
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Neidert’s Mowers
The State Bank
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Mark Kline
507 E. Kiracofe St.
Greg Roebuck
903 W. Market St
Todd Johnson
MACX2401-04V One Home Campus
Elida, OH 45807
Lima, OH 45805
Des Moines, IA 50328
P: 419-331-5296 F: 419-331-5296
P: (419)228-4425 F: (419)228-4425
P: (515) 213-6500 F: (515) 213-6102
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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