Feb 2014 Crossroads - Realtor Association

In This Issue:
A Message from Your President...1
Calendar of Events...2
MATRIX™ MLS Quick Tip!...3
Get Involved, Join a Committee...3
CCAR T-Shirts For Sale...3
Welcome to our Newest Members...4
CE Shop Savings!...4
ACCRS Registration for 2014...5&6
ACCRS - Code Enforcement Class...7
14 Hrs Continuing Education....8
IMAPP Training Class...9
The RE Success Series Pt. 2...10
Professional Business Portraits...11
District 5 Networking Event...12
Senate Passes Flood Insurance Bill...13
Utility Expansion Information...13
The UN-COMFORT Zone
with Robert Wilson...20
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Our Advertisers:
A Publication of the Cape Coral Association of REALTORS®
A Message from Your President...
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It was my pleasure representing the Cape Coral
Association of REALTORS® at the Florida REALTORS® MidWinter Meetings held in Orlando at the end of January. I
encourage everyone to make the trip at least once in their
professional career. The people you meet and the knowledge that is shared are invaluable to your continued success as a REALTOR®. If you could have been there, here
are a few bullets of information you would have learned:
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Great information on Flood Maps and property locators can be found at:
https://msc.fema.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/info?
storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=1&content=firmHelp_1&title=How%20to%20Find%20Your%20Flood%
20Map
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Information on the resources available on the Florida REALTORS® website:
http://www.floridarealtors.org/
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New to Florida REALTORS® website is ‘Market Watch’ which includes
information on goings on in our industry.
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New version of MLS Advantage with improved customer reports and
Google Map integration as well as other new features
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The digital "Talking Contract" can be found at:
http://browndigital.bpc.com/publication/?i=172701
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2014 Legislative Priorities: http://www.floridarealtors.org/
LegislativeCenter/TopInitiatives/2014-Legislative-priorities.cfm
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As a helpful reminder the Florida Tech Hotline, where you can help for all
your tech needs, is 407-587-1450 and the Legal Hotline is 407-438-1409.
Great People Making Life Easier
Larson Educational Services...14
Cyrus International Realty Corp...15
Barton Insurance & Financial
Services...16
Certified Inspection Services...16
360VTour.net...17
Advanta|IRA...17
Home Watch Group of SWFL...18
TruBlue House Care...18
North American Title Company... 18
The Damex Corp...18
Southwest Florida Symphony...19
Simon’s Lawn Care, Inc...19
Golden Rule Home Inspections...19
Cape Coral Insurance Co
(Allstate)...19
Dawn Carvotta/Real Estate
Showcase Inc...19
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If you have any questions on the above topics feel free to email me directly at
[email protected] because remember...
‘If it’s important to YOU....It’s Important to US!’
~ Donna
Stout
2014 CCAR Board President
CALL 239-542-6209 TO DONATE!
Or copy & paste the following link into your browser to make a donation online:
http://friends.wish.org/017-000/page/Cape%20Coral%20Assoc.%20of-REALTORS/2014-Cape-Coral-Assoc--of-REALTORS--Charity.htm
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2014 Officers
CCAR FEBRUARY 2014 - Upcoming Classes & Events
Tuesday, February 11:
ACCRS - Covering Code Enforcement with Frank Cassidy,
Code Compliance Div. Manager
Held at CCAR from 9:00am-10:30am
Learn everything regarding police powers, governing authority, most common
violations, notices & citations, hearing, liens & more!
This is a REQUIRED class for ACCRS Students only.
Donna Stout, President
[email protected]
Paula Hellenbrand,
President-Elect
[email protected]
Brian Strzyz, Treasurer
[email protected]
Henry Albrecht, Secretary
[email protected]
Thursday, February 13 & Friday, February 14:
14 Hours of Continuing Education
Held at CCAR both days from 8:00am-5:00pm
You can either take all 4 courses at a discounted rate or sign-up for individual
courses.
Monday, February 17:
Office Closed in Observance of President's Day
The office will re-open on Tuesday, February 18 at 8:00am
Thursday, February 20:
IMAPP Training Class
Held at CCAR from 1:00pm-3:00pm
During the 2-hour training session you will learn the advantages of using the
IMAPP system.
Michelle Deal,
2012/2013 Past President
[email protected]
Directors
John Elya
Don Heisler
Mel King
Thomas Lee
Bobby Mahan
Jeff Miloff
Danielle Sharp
Scott Whitlock
Friday, February 21:
The Real Estate SUCCESS Series pt 2
part 2: Sellers - Preparation and Presentation with Linda Biondi of Raso Realty
Class held at CCAR starting at 9:00am
Come learn the training tools you will need to succeed!
Total cost for ALL 14 modules is $50. Start anytime!
Call CCAR for more information or to register.
Monday, February 24:
Professional Business Portraits by David Michael
Appointments are limited so schedule your session today.
Call David Michael directly at 239-947-0746 to schedule your time.
Management Team
Nancy L. Dunning, RCE, CIPS
Chief Executive Officer
[email protected]
Kassandra Turpin
Special Events Coordinator
[email protected]
Debbie Miers
Staff Assistant
[email protected]
Lucy Ortega
MLS/Supra Coordinator
[email protected]
For Additional Information visit:
http://caperealtors.com/Calendar-Of-Events.aspx
Please direct any RSVP’s or Questions to
[email protected] or call 239-542-6209
Janet Allen
Bookkeeper
[email protected]
CCAR Office Hours
M-F 8:00 - 5:00 PM
Closed Saturday & Sunday
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MATRIX™ MLS QUICK TIP:
View, Print, Email, Place in Cart… One or More of Your Listings Using ‘Run This As A Full Search’ link.
(link located in the upper middle of window).
One click and you have the full functionality of a normal search results.
For additional questions contact
Lucy at 239-542-6209 or
Email: [email protected]
Get Involved in 2014!
Join A CCAR Committee &
Be a Part of an Amazing Team!
Affiliate Business Partner
Community Relations
Multiple Listing
REALTOR® Political Action
Government & Political Affairs
Technology
Contact CCAR at
239-542-6209 to sign-up!
Only $10!!!
(+tax)
AVAILABLE AT CCAR
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when out and about
in the community!
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A hearty Cape Coral welcome to each of
our newest association members.
We hope you will find friends, associates
and business partners among us all.
TO OUR NEWEST
MEMBERS!
Great to have you!
- Nancy Dunning, CCAR CEO
REALTORS® :
Roger Campagnolo; RealAmerica Realty Corp
Barry Graham; Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group Inc.
Ian Higginson; Century 21 Selling Paradise
Rachel Kanel; King Group Realty, LLC
Patrick O’Connell; Elite Realty Partners
Irene Parker; Sellstate Priority Realty
Caroline Sheehy; Durling & Associates, Inc.
Andrea Santana; RealtyLogic
Kyle Thompson; Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group Inc.
Darlene Wood; Century 21 Selling Paradise
Samuel Wood; See Winds Realty of SW FL Inc.
Yvette Worthington; Century 21 Selling Paradise
Offices:
Redfern Real Estate; Ronald Welebny
Vista Group Realty; Kenneth Falvey
PROVISIONAL REALTORS® :
Paulette Brennan; Tropical Rental
Michele DeAndres; Douglas Realty & Development
Keith Dickson; Miloff Aubuchon Realty Group Inc.
Karla Evers; AA Associates Realty Inc
John Kline; Valor Real Estate Services
Affiliates:
Fairview Lending; Mike Tessmer
Susan Schreiber Martin Insurance; Susan Martin
*REALTOR® Status granted when new member orientation is completed.
Members enrolled between 12/31/13 - 1/29/14
SAVE 15% on your
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Enter ‘hearts15’ at checkout to
receive your discount!
Enroll today:
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February 28th, 2014
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ACCREDITED CAPE CORAL RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST
“Your Key to the Cape Coral Lifestyle”
Designation presented by
Cape Coral Association of REALTORS®, Inc.
The Cape Coral Association of REALTORS® continues to offer the Accredited Cape Coral Residential Specialist Designation designed specifically for and available only to REALTORS®.
REALTORS® may choose to further enhance their knowledge of Cape Coral and their expertise in selling the
Cape Coral Life Style. This designation will distinguish REALTOR® graduates as being specialists, setting
them apart from other agents attempting to sell or list property in the Cape.
The program consists of seven classes which REALTORS® need to complete during a maximum time frame of
two years. The cost for the program is $50—CCAR REALTOR® members and $100—non-CCAR REALTOR®
members, payable at the time of registration and is non-refundable. The registration fee will cover 5 required
core class tuitions, class notebook, administrative costs, designation logo for marketing, a press release and a
designation lapel pin. Additional marketing materials may be made available by the Association for use by
ACCRS designation graduates.
A link to the dates and times for the segments will be posted at www.caperealtors.com under the “Documents”
and “Links”. Classes need not be taken in any particular order; however attendance must be certified by the
Association Executive or committee member in attendance. Required and elective segments will be signified by
the ACCRS logo.
Required Core segments (5):
1. City of Cape Coral Code Enforcement
2. History of Cape Coral—Cultural Park Museum
3. Everything You Need to Know About Selling Cape Coral
4. CRA—Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency
5. TRIM Updates with Ken Wilkinson
Elective classes. (Additional fees may apply) Choose a minimum of two (2) classes:
Held in the CCAR Education Center unless otherwise noted. These courses are designated by the Education
committee as ACCRS electives classes. Look for the ACCRS logo and be sure to sign up for these classes.
A minimum of two (2) years experience selling Cape Coral real estate is required to complete this designation. Candidates may be selling in the Cape while taking designation classes. The experience requirement may also be met with 18
completed Cape Coral real estate transactions. Students interested in this option should contact the Education committee
with proof of completed transactions for consideration.
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2014 REQUIRED COURSES (All 5 required during 2-year period)
____ Feb 11
City of Cape Coral Code Enforcement
CCAR Education Center, 9:00-10:30AM
____Apr 8
History of Cape Coral
Cultural Park Museum & Theater, 10:00-11:30 AM
____Jun 3
Everything You Need to Know About Selling Cape Coral
CCAR Education Center, 1:00-3:00 PM
____Aug 6
CRA – Cape Coral Community Redevelopment Agency
CCAR Education Center, 9:00-10:30 AM
TRIM Updates with Ken Wilkinson
CCAR Education Center, 9:00-10:30 AM
____Sep 17
2014 ELECTIVE COURSES (2 required during 2-year period)
____Jan 21
L&L Cape Coral Waterways
CCAR Education Center, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
____Mar 4
Cape Coral Planning & Zoning
Old Police Headquarters (HR Training Room), 9:00-10:30 AM
____May 6
Department of Environmental Protection Agency Update
CCAR Education Center, 9:00-10:30 AM
____July 15
GIS Training Class
CCAR Education Center, 9:00-10:30 AM
____Oct 14
CC Police Headquarter Tour
Cape Coral Police Headquarters, 8:30-10:00 AM
Please place an (X) by the classes for which you would like to pre-register:
*Dates/Time Subject to Change with Advanced Notice
Name: ________________________________________________ Total Due: ________
Company : ______________________________________________________________
Address:_________________________________________________ Zip: ___________
Phone: _________________ Email:__________________________________________
Payment by: _______ Check _______ Cash _______ Credit Card (MC/Visa)
Card Number: ____________________________________________ Exp.:__________
Card billing address if different than above:
________________________________________________________ Zip: ___________
Total Due for ACCRS Designation Program CCAR Member: $50.00; Non-CCAR Member: $100.00
Fax Completed Registration Form to: (239) 542-5903 or E-mail to: [email protected]
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Senate Passes Flood Insurance Bill
By Austin Perez (Realtor.org)
January 30, 2014
On Jan. 30, 2014, the United States Senate voted 67-32 to approve the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (S. 1926), sponsored by Senators Menendez (D-NJ) and Isakson (R-GA).
This bipartisan legislation, an NAR member priority, calls for a 4-year timeout on rate increases
triggered either by a property’s sale or a flood map update for a property with previously grandfathered rates. NAR provided Congress with expert testimony suggesting that many of these increases are excessive and inaccurate. The bill also creates a flood insurance advocate within the
Federal Emergency Management Act (FEMA) to investigate home owner complaints of multiple
different or excessive rate quotes.
The Senate vote sends the measure to the House of Representatives, where Reps. Grimm (R-NY)
and Waters (D-CA) have already built an impressive list of 181 co-sponsors in favor of the bill; a
total that is 30 votes shy of a House majority NAR will redouble its efforts there to persuade the
House leadership to bring a similar bill up for a floor vote at the earliest opportunity
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THE UN-COMFORT ZONE with Robert Wilson
How Cool are You?
My sons recently started talking about being cool, and I recalled my own teenage years
and the need to be cool. That driving desire dictated the clothes I wore, the music I listened to,
and what subjects I became conversant in. And,
yet despite all my motivation and effort, it remained elusive.
When I look back, I can see that all I really
wanted was to be accepted, liked and admired.
But, whatever I tried, I never quite
felt cool enough. The problem was that I didn’t
really understand the term until I’d spent a few
years living and working in the real world.
So, I explained to my kids, “Cool is when there’s
a problem and you do not get upset by it. When
everyone else is panicking, rushing around and
over reacting, the cool person is the one who
stays calm, assesses the situation, then makes a
reasoned decision on what to do.”
One day, I’ll tell them about Frances Healan, my
friend who completely owned this concept. Mrs.
Healan walked with a limp, and I learned that she
had suffered a severe injury to her hip and pelvis. Her doctor told her she would never walk
again. His diagnosis was unacceptable. She had
three daughters and two sons, all less than two
years apart, with whom she had to keep up. Instead she ignored the pain and struggled with
crutches, then canes, before walking under her
own power again. I never once knew her to mention the great pain she continued to endure.
I met her when my friend Tony started dating
Becky, the wildest of her children, and I dated
Becky’s best friend. It was while Tony and I
waited for our dates to get ready, that I learned
what an amazing conversationalist Mrs. Healan
was. She would talk of her family and friends, of
movies and novels. Pleasant stories that had no
impact on my life or the world, and yet they
were irresistibly soothing and peaceful. Mean-
while, with five rambunctious kids and their
friends, hers was the house on the street where
everything happened. It was a tumultuous environment of laughter one moment and tears the
next as young personalities came together then
clashed. Nothing ever seemed to rattle Mrs.
Healan, she was always calm and relaxed.
Tony and Becky didn’t last very long, but I refused to give up those wonderful conversations
and started showing up just to hang out. Over the
years, I realized that whenever my own life got a
little stressed, I was drawn to the Healan household. Once there I would just sit and listen to
Mrs. Healan’s stories and absorb her serene energy. I was rejuvenated by her presence.
I never planned any of those visits. I would just
start to feel the need, and before I knew it, was
in the car driving. Those visits continued for
years. Eventually the cumulative responsibilities
of work, marriage and children made my life too
busy for the simple pleasure of spending an afternoon with Mrs. Healan.
A few years ago she died of lung cancer. Frances
was never a smoker, but a critical spot on her
lung was missed on a routine chest xray. Her oncologist said that if he’d seen the xray when it
was taken he could have saved her life. Despite
that Frances Healan was never bitter.
Even though I had not seen her in years, her children called me to visit on her last day. When I
arrived, her daughter Judy said, “Look Mama, it’s
Bobby Wilson.” Mrs. Healan raised her head and
said, “Bobby Wilson! Who’s dying?” We all
laughed. That moment sums up her life for me.
Facing death she maintained her sense of humor.
She was quite simply the coolest person I’ve ever
known.
Robert Evans Wilson, Jr.
Author of the internationally
syndicated column:
The Un-Comfort Zone
www.jumpstartyourmeeting.com
[email protected]
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