July/August 2013 - Greater Capital Association of REALTORS
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July/August 2013 - Greater Capital Association of REALTORS
Caring • Committed • Community-Minded Official Publication of the Greater Capital Association of REALTORS® Volume 24, Number 4 July/august 2013 New Advertising Regulations Released The text of the new advertising regulations has been released by the Department of State. The New York State Real Estate Board gave final approval to the revised advertising regulations at a meeting on April 24, 2013. A culmination of five years of work by NYSAR and other interested parties, the new regulations still need to go through the regulatory public notice process, including publication in the New York Register. Following publication, the new regulations are set to become effective on January 2, 2014. As the summer winds down and the effective date draws nearer GCAR will be holding a series of member information forums to help REALTORS® understand what is required of them. NYSAR is working on course outlines, Q&As, etc. and GCAR will be ready to deliver this information to you. However, the final regulations, which have been previously emailed to every GCAR member, are provided below. There are some new requirements which you will need to address as a principal broker, or as an associate broker/salesperson. Existing 19 NYCRR Section 175.25, Advertising is repealed. A new Section 175.25, Advertising is added as follows: 175.25 Advertising (a) Definitions 1. “Advertising" and "advertisement" mean promotion and solicitation related to licensed real estate activity, including but not limited to, advertising via mail telephone, websites, e-mail, electronic bulletin boards, business cards, signs, billboards, and flyers. “Advertising” and “advertisement” shall not include commentary made by a duly licensed real estate salesperson, real estate associate broker or real estate broker that is not related to promoting licensed real estate activity. 2. “Team” means two or more persons, one of whom must be an associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson, associated with the same real estate brokerage who hold themselves out or operate as a team. 3. “Real estate brokerage” means a real estate company represented by a real estate broker. 4. “Logo” means a graphic mark used to identify a real estate broker, associate broker, salesperson or team, but not a photograph of a real estate broker, associate broker, salesperson or team contained in an advertisement. 5. “Property” means real property or shares of stock in a cooperative corporation. (b) Placement of advertisements 1. Only a real estate broker is permitted to place or cause to be published advertisements related to the sale or lease of property. Advertisements placed or caused to be published by an associate real estate broker, a real estate salesperson or a team for the sale or lease of property listed with or represented by a real estate broker are not permitted except where the property is listed with or represented by the real estate broker with whom the associate real estate broker, real estate salesperson or team placing the ad is associated and said real estate broker approved placement of the advertisement. 2. Authorization a. No property shall be advertised unless the real estate broker has obtained authorization for such advertisement from the owner of the property or as hereinafter provided. b. Real estate brokers shall not advertise property that is subject to an exclusive listing held by another real estate broker without the permission of the listing broker. c. Proprietary information. Photographs of property that are posted on a real estate broker’s website shall not be used or reproduced without written permission from the copyright holder of such photographs. (c) Content of advertisements 1. Name of real estate broker. Advertisements shall indicate that the advertiser is a real estate broker or provide the name of the real estate broker or real estate brokerage and either: (i) the full address of the real estate broker or real estate brokerage or, (ii) the telephone number of the real estate broker or brokerage. continued on page 3 Department of State Re: Use of Corporate Titles The Department of State recently responded to an inquiry regarding the proper usage of corporate titles for marketing purposes. The DOS response, authored by Whitney A. Clark, Associate Attorney, follows. The bottom line is corporate titles may only be issued to and used by corporate officers. I am in receipt of your electronic correspondence, transmitted on March 12, 2013, regarding the use of titles by licensed associate real estate brokers and real estate salespersons (referred to collectively as “agents.”) Specifically, you have asked if a brokerage may provide a title such as “President”, “Vice President”, “Senior Vice President”, “Executive Vice President” and “Managing Director” (“corporate titles”) to an agent for marketing purposes. Section 441-c(1)(a) of the Real Property Law prohibits “dishonest or misleading advertising.” This phrase is not defined by statute or regulation. When interpreting the scope of a statute: “It is well settled that …, a court [or administrative agency] should attempt to effectuate the intent of the Legislature (citation omitted), and “not sit in review of the discretion of the Legislature, or determine the expediency, wisdom or propriety of its action on matters within its powers” (citations omitted). The clearest indicator of legislative intent is the plain meaning of the statutory text (citation omitted). The words employed by the Legislature must be given their natural, ordinary and obvious meanings (citation omitted), and if the words of a statute have a definite meaning which involved no absurdity or contradiction, the court [or agency] has no right to add or take away from that meaning (citation omitted).” People v. Dorilas, 2008 WL 1902443 (N.Y.Sup. App.Term, April 21, 2008), 2008 N.Y. Slip Op. 28162 at 3. Because “dishonest” and “misleading” are not statutorily defined, common meaning must be applied. “Dishonest” is defined as, “characterized by lack of truth, honesty, or trustworthiness.” (Merriam-Webster.com). “Mislead” is similarly defined as, “to lead astray” or “give a wrong impression.” (Id.) When business entities take official action, including electing or appointing officers, they are required to do so in accordance with the law. (See, for example, Business continued on page 2 In This Issue With The President...................... page 2 DATED MATERIAL Welcome New Members............ page 6 Permit No. #164 Albany, NY Member Update........................... page 8 GCAR REALTOR® Day pages 4-5 Greater Capital Association of REALTORS® 451 New Karner Road Albany, New York 12205 PAID PRSRT STD U.S. Postage 2 Across the Association july/august 2013 continued from page 1 With The President and for that I would like to thank you. It is going to be hard to go in the office and not find Huguette there, always smiling and ready to help. Have fun in your retirement!!!! 2013 GCAR President Miguel Berger Happy summer!!! I’m sure everyone has been quite busy these last few months; the market is doing extremely well. I just would like to remind everyone that providing feedback on showings is an essential part of our business. If an agent does not provide feedback it reflects poorly on all of us. How about taking an extra 3 minutes and next time you show a property just send the feedback email back? On another note Huguette Bushey retired from GCAR’s staff at the end of the June. I wanted to take this opportunity to say thank you for all you have done for us. Not just for the association but for everyone personally. You always were there when we had questions. On a more personal note you have become a “mom” for many of us, Earn the “right to complain”. It is so easy to criticize something or someone. I have heard over time too many people discussing how things could improve. It might be the MLS, ZipForms, the government, etc. The only way change can be effectuated is by being involved and letting your opinion count. It is very easy to sit on the sidelines and just talk about things. If you would like to make a difference please volunteer for a committee instead of just talking about things. At the end of the year when we put out the call for volunteers remember to complete that application. That way you are going to make a difference. The same applies to making a difference with the government, when dues go out at the end of the month please make sure you make an RPAC contribution, this is your way to be involved and make a difference in Albany and Washington D.C. Have a great summer Corporation Law section 715). Use of a corporate title indicates that the entity has taken such action. If an agent advertises falsely that he or she holds a corporate title, it would be considered “dishonest” and “misleading” because doing so would lead the public to believe that the brokerage entity has appointed or elected the agent as an officer or to a comparable management position. If a brokerage has taken action to officially appoint or elect an agent as a corporate officer, said action must comply with 19 NYCRR 175.22 which prohibits the ownership of voting stock by real estate salespersons. The regulation implements Real Property Law section 441-b(2) which proscribes that a real estate salesperson’s license shall not be issued to any officer of a licensed, corporate real estate broker, a manager or member of a limited liability company or to a member of a co-partnership licensed as a real estate broker. Taken together, these provisions prohibit a real estate salesperson from holding voting stock or being appointed as an officer in a corporate brokerage, a manager or membership of a limited liability company or a member of a partnership. they apply equally to associate brokers. Real Property Law section 440(2) defines an associate real estate broker as, “a licensed real estate broker who shall by choice elect to work under the name and supervision of another broker…” The statute also provides that while, “[S]such individual shall retain his or her license as a real estate broker… the practice of real estate sales and brokerage by such individual as an associate broker shall be governed exclusively by the provisions of this article as they pertain to real estate salespersons.” Because the regulations found in Title 19 NYCRR Part 175 were enacted to implement the statutory requirements of Article 12-A of the Real Property Law, references to salesperson, such as that found in 19 NYCRR 175.22, include by extension associate brokers who, in accordance with Real Property Law section 440(2), have elected to work under another broker’s name and supervision. I am therefore, of the opinion that brokerages may not provide corporate titles to agents for marketing or other purposes. Agents would similarly be prohibited from falsely advertising that they hold such a position within the brokerage. Thank you for your inquiry. Very truly yours, Whitney A. Clark Associate Attorney Although the statute and regulation refer to “real estate salesperson,” Tonko in DC Tedisco Lobby Day Shown after meeting with Congressman Paul Tonko in his Washington, D.C. office are (l-r) Albert Picchi, Laura Burns, James Ader, Congressman Tonko, Cathy Griffin, Felton McLaughlin and Miguel Berger. The meeting was arranged by Mr. McLaughlin who serves as the Congressman’s Federal Political Coordinator on behalf of NAR, NYSAR and GCAR. Fourteen members of GCAR participated in NYSAR’s 2013 Lobby Day and had meetings with nine senators or members of assembly. Shown here meeting with Assemblyman Jim Tedisco are (l-r) Cathy Griffin, Laura Burns, Robert Freedman, Albert Picchi, Assemblyman Tedisco, Jennifer Vucetic, Victoria Gettings and Elise Van Allen. Across the Association Officers The newspaper of the Greater Capital Association of REALTORS®, INC. 451 New Karner Road Albany, New York 12205 (518) 464-0191 • Fax: (518) 464-0196 “The Greater Capital Association of REALTORS® is a professional trade association which provides its members with programs and services which enhance the members‘ ability to successfully conduct their businesses in a competent and ethical manner, promotes cooperation among its members, and promotes the public‘s right to own, use and transfer real property.” The voice for Real Estate in New York‘s Capital Region. Caring • Committed • Community-minded President – Miguel Berger President Elect – Albert Picchi Secretary/Treasurer – Cathy Griffin Chief Executive Officer – James Ader Dir. Of Association Svcs. – Laura Burns World Wide Web page: www.gcar.com E-mail: [email protected] Production & Printing: Foley Publications, Inc. • (800) 628-6983 Graphic Designer: Jake Fletcher, Foley Publications, Inc. Advertising Information: Foley Publications, Inc. • (800) 628-6983 The Greater Capital Association of REALTORS® makes no warranties and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy on the information contained herein. The opinions expressed in articles are not necessarily the opinions of the Greater Capital Association of REALTORS®. The Greater Capital Association of REALTORS® does not necessarily endorse the companies products or services advertised in the newsletter unless specifically stated. Directors Nina Amadon Marie Bettini Joseph Farry Kelly Gardner Anthony Garufi Brooke Hackler-Medick Joel Koval Mark Phoenix Cynthia Quade Lorraine Schindler Susan Sommers Peter Staniels Elise Van Allen CRMLS Directors Jason Christiana Paula Gaies W. Gregory Gersch Rory O’Connor Liz Schultheiss Barbara Walton Across the Association july/august 2013 continued from page 1 2. Name of associated licensees. The advertisement may include the names of one or more associate real estate brokers or real estate salespersons associated with the real estate broker or brokerage placing the advertisement. Where an advertisement includes the name of an associate broker, real estate salesperson or a team, the name of the real estate broker and/or real estate brokerage must also be printed in the advertisement. 3. Nicknames. Real estate brokers, associate real estate brokers, and real estate salespersons shall advertise using the name under which said real estate broker, associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson is licensed with the Department of State. A nickname may be used in an advertisement provided that the full-licensed name is listed clearly and conspicuously. 4. License type. Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, advertisements shall correctly and accurately state the type of license held by the real estate broker, associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson named in the advertisement. Licensees may abbreviate the type of license held, provided that such abbreviation is not misleading. The use of the titles, “sales associate”, “licensed sales agent” or simply “broker” is prohibited. Real estate brokers, associate real estate brokers or real estate salespersons who have additional titles or designations are permitted to advertise such titles or designations. 5. Contact information. An associate real estate broker, real estate salesperson or team may provide additional contact information, such as a post office box, in an advertisement. 6. Home offices. A residence may be used as an office provided that it is properly licensed by the Department of State. are associated, provided that the name or logo of the real estate broker or real estate brokerage is also printed in the advertisement. 9. Property description. Advertisements shall include an honest and accurate description of the property to be sold or leased. All advertisements that state the advertised property is in the vicinity of a geographical area or territorial subdivision shall include as part of such advertisement the name of the geographical area or territorial subdivision in which such property is actually located. Use by real estate brokers, associate real estate brokers and real estate salespersons of a name to describe an area that would be misleading to the public is prohibited. 10. Guaranteed Profits. Advertisements shall not guarantee future profits from any real estate activity. (d) Additional requirements and exceptions 1. Classified Advertisements. Classified and multi-property advertisements shall indicate that the advertiser is a real estate broker or brokerage; or provide the name of the real estate broker or real estate brokerage. Classified and multi-property advertisements may omit the license type of any associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson named in the advertisement. 2. Business Cards. Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of this section, business cards must contain the business address of the licensee and the name of the real estate broker or real estate brokerage with whom the associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson is associated. All business cards must also contain the office telephone number for the associate real estate broker, real estate salesperson or team. 7. Telephone numbers. Not withstanding subdivision (c)(1) of this section, a real estate broker, associate broker, real estate salesperson or team may provide telephone numbers other than that of the brokerage in an advertisement, provided that the advertisement clearly identifies the type of such other telephone number as desk, home, cell phone, or otherwise. 8. Logos. A real estate team, associate real estate broker or real estate salesperson may use a logo different from that of the real estate broker or real estate brokerage with whom they 3. Web-based advertising a. Websites created and maintained by associate real estate brokers, real estate salespersons and teams are permitted, provided that said associate real estate brokers, real estate salespersons and teams are duly authorized by their supervising real estate broker to create and maintain such websites and such websites remain subject to the supervision of the real estate broker with whom the licensees are associated while the website is live. Spire Inspections offers... • Full Service Inspection Company • Certified Radon Specialist • Licensed Pest Technician • Flexible Scheduling • Same Day Report Lawrence McGann PHONE: 518-937-2952 WWW.SPIREINSPECTIONS.COM b. Every page of such a website shall include the information required by these rules and regulations. In addition, a link to the broker or brokerage website with whom the associate broker, salesperson or team is associated is required on the homepage of the associate broker, salesperson or team website unless the broker or brokerage does not have a website. 4. E-mail. An initial e-mail from a real estate broker, associate real estate broker, real estate salesperson or team to a client or potential client shall provide the information required by these rules and regulations. Such information may be omitted from subsequent e-mail communications to the same recipient. 5. For-Sale Signs. Notwithstanding subdivision (c)(1) of this section, unless otherwise prohibited by local law, any property listed through a real estate broker must be advertised as such, and any signage placed upon such property soliciting the sale or lease of the property must identify the representative broker or brokerage. 6. Advertisements referencing property not listed with broker. Any advertisement that references or includes information about a property that is not listed with the advertising broker or was not sold by the advertising broker shall prominently display the following disclaimer: “This advertisement does not suggest that the broker has a listing in this property 3 or properties or that any property is currently available.” Such advertisement: (i) shall not suggest, directly or indirectly, that the advertising broker was involved in the transaction and (ii) shall not refer to property currently listed with another broker absent consent provided pursuant to subdivision (b)(2)(b). (e) Teams 1. Team name. Team names shall either: (i) include the full licensed name of the real estate brokers, associate brokers or real estate salespersons who are part of said team, or (ii) if the names are not included, the team name must be immediately followed by “at/of [full name of the broker/brokerage].” Team names shall use the term “team.” The use of any other terms besides “team,” such as “associate,” “realty” or “group” is prohibited. The use of the name of a nonlicensed individual in a team name is prohibited. For twelve months after the adoption of this regulation, teams that have changed their name to comply with this provision shall be entitled to state in advertisements under their new name that they were ‘formerly known as’ their prior team name. 2. Unlicensed team members. If any unlicensed individuals are named in advertising for a team, the advertisement must clearly and conspicuously state which individuals are real estate licensees and which ones are not. 4 Across the Association july/august 2013 $35 Registration Fee ® REALTOR DAY Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the Desmond Inn & Conference Center “Understanding Nonverbal Communication” Keynote Speaker: Jan Latiolais Hargrave As a professional speaker, distinguished lecturer, author of Let Me See Your Body Talk, Freeway of Love, Judge the Jury and Strictly Business Body Language, Jan applies her amazing skills to show you how to take advantage of the vast world of nonverbal communication. She is presently the CEO of Jan Hargrave and Associates, a Houston-based consulting firm, and continues to provide many of today's leading corporations with seminars and specialized training. DIAMOND SPONSOR GOLD SPONSORS SEMINARS “Self Defense is the Best Defense-Tactical Self Defense Awareness” Presented by Shihan Patrick Hussey 7th Degree Black Belt PLATINUM SPONSORS “I Don’t Give a Twit-Social Media Risk Management ” Presented by Trista Curzydlo, J.D. B/O/M Breakout Session “Socio-Economic Outlook of the Capital Region ” Presented by Rocky Ferraro, AICP Executive Director-Capital District Regional Planning Commission Across the Association july/august 2013 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS A MESSAGE FROM OUR COMMITTEE CHAIR 8:00 a.m. Registration 8:30 a.m-9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast/Exhibitors 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Visit the Exhibitors 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. “I Don’t Give A Twit-Social Media Risk Management” Trista Curzydlo, J.D. I am very pleased and honored to chair REALTOR® Day 2013, which will take place on Thursday, September 12th at the Desmond Inn and Conference Center in Colonie. Our talented REALTOR® Day Committee and its Vice Chair, Robin Berlanti, have worked very hard to plan and organize an exciting and rewarding day for you. *(2 sessions) *(2 sessions) “I Don’t Give A Twit-Social Media Risk Management” Trista Curzydlo, J.D. “Self Defense is the Best Defense” Shihan Patrick Hussey 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. B/O/M Breakout Session “Socio-Economic Outlook of the Capital Region ” Rocky Ferraro, AICP Executive Director-Capital District Regional Planning Commission 12:00 p.m.-2:15 p.m. Lunch/King Street Ballroom Keynote Presentation “Understanding Nonverbal Communication” Jan Latiolais Hargrove 2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Raffle and Silent Auction Winners Winner of Registration Prize Other Awards & Recognitions ~ Registration Prize ~ MUST be present to win! Apple iPad3 donated by Prudential Manor Homes, REALTORS® Susan Sommers We are delighted to have Jan Hargrave as our guest speaker. Jan is an exceptional, nationally known speaker, lecturer and author of many books, including Let Me See Your Body Talk and Strictly Business and always presents enlightening and memorable seminars. She will show us how to take full advantage of the vast world of nonverbal communication. We don’t need to tell you how important that type of knowledge and understanding can be in a real estate transaction! We also are pleased to present two one-hour morning educational sessions to help expand your understanding of social media management and to enhance your personal security. Trista Curzydlo, J.D. will join us to speak on Social Media Risk Management – a topic particularly apropos to Realtors, while Shihan Hussey, a local expert in karate, will share some useful information and important tips on self-defense to help you ensure your personal safety as you go about your daily work. Each speaker will provide our attendees creative and practical information that can be brought right back to the office and applied. We will also have a special session for Broker-Owner-Managers. Rocco Ferraro, the executive director of the Capital District Regional Planning Commission, will bring us up to speed on the major trends, opportunities and challenges that the region faces. Of course, it wouldn’t be GCAR REALTOR® Day without a wide variety of exhibitors. This year’s array of exhibitors will provide a great opportunity for members to network and to learn more about the services and products available and to meet with the people who provide them. I am proud to announce that our silent auction and raffle will benefit an outstanding Capital Region organization: the Albany Boys and Girls Club, which provides a much needed home-away-from-home and a range of programs and activities for children from prekindergarten to high school. I look forward to seeing everyone on September 12th at the Desmond and to your participation in making this day a huge success! “Self Defense is the Best Defense” Shihan Patrick Hussey 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Raffle and Silent Auction! All proceeds to benefit Boys and Girls Club of America Over 44 Exhibitors! Registration Fee: $35 Name__________________________________________________ Agent ID _________________________ Company_______________________________________________ Telephone # ______________________ LUNCH CHOICE: ___ Chicken Caesar Salad ___ Penne Primavera ___ Peppered Turkey Wrap Mail This Form and Payment to: GCAR 451 New Karner Rd. , Albany 12205 or call 464-0191 Fax Charge To 464-0196 or Register Online at www.GCAR.com, Internet Member Services Area Payment (Check One) _____ Check payable to GCAR 5 M/C _____ VISA _____ AMEX _____ Discover ______ Card # ______________________________________________________________ Expires_______________ Signature as it appears on card ________________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION CLOSES Monday, September 9, 2013. No Refunds for Cancellations or No-Shows. ___Check here if you have a disability which will require special services. 6 Across the Association july/august 2013 Welcome New Members REALTOR® CMK and Associates Kristyn Barton Deborah M. Conti, List 2 Sell, Malta CMN Realty Michael Olekosk Michael J. DelPiano, CKM Team Realty, Schenectady Coldwell Banker Prime Properties Shawn Clark Nadine Film Heidi E. Hancock Gary H. Kiddney II Thomas R. Mahoney, Jr. Tammey Manderville John J. Quinlan IV (principal) Paul Hoffman, Tru Tour Realty LLC, Averill Park Matthew S. Landry, Sterling Black Real Estate, Cohoes Joseph Palazzotto, Realty Plaza Enterprises, East Islip William J. Cole Real Estate D. Kirk Tooley Renae M. Salerno, Choice Connection Realty, Saratoga Springs Crisafulli Associates Myoungsoo Ham Patrick Seeberger, CCS Realty Group, Rexford REALTOR® (non-principal) Falvey Real Estate Cassandra M. Franklin Four Star Realty Group Tina M. Warnstadt Albany Realty Group Jessica Walsh Gallagher and Company Romaine Reynolds Rusk, Jr. Brass Realty Chad Dorrough Gucciardo Real Estate Group Scott Luther Jennings Kathryn J. Kennedy Clancy Real Estate Derek M. Devenpeck Hunt Real Estate ERA Ethan Crevatas Keller Williams Capital District Michael Feldman Brock Earl Forkey Keller Williams Realty Saratoga Terri Belmonte Brooke Clark Laura Crummack Jason Paulsen Brooke Rocque Kinship Properties Heidi Mouyos Maxwell Property Management Timothy Sheehan Miranda Real Estate Group Richard J. Dunsmore Martin Rist Daniel Arthur Sickles Ernest Small Mike Towers Olmstead Real Estate Group Michelle Colman Prudential Manor Homes Mark Flickinger Colleen M. Freedman Kamlawatie Kafiluddi Erin Looman Ashley A. Morris Steven Winney RealtyUSA.com Ilda Ceci Heather E. Copps Devin Cremeans Suzanne DeLyons Kelley Fletcher Diane L. Hodge Stacy E. Pelletier Amy Pisinski Rhonda K. Ruthman Jodi Skorupski Sunkes, Patrick Leah Tourt Roohan Realty Gail A. Delilli Cathy Libecci Select Sotheby’s International Realty Stefany McBrady Sterling Homes Real Estate Christie Hoyt Susan Richards Veronica W. Lynch Deborah M. Bremm Weichert, REALTORS®, Northeast Group Sarita L. Porter Purdy Realty Susanne P. Jones National Association Amends REALTOR® Emeritus Criteria NAR’s REALTOR® Emeritus program is a popular means to recognize REALTORS® who have been members of their local, state, and the national association for forty consecutive years. But the popularity of the program and the longevity of so many REALTOR® members has caused the National Association of REALTORS® to revise the criteria for the recognition effective January 1, 2014. vice to organized real estate at the level of the National Association. The previous requirement to receive the recognition (and the added benefit of NAR/NYSAR dues waiver) was the single criteria of 40 years of consecutive membership. Going forward an applicant for REALTOR® Emeritus status will also have to document one year of ser- We expect this one year of service may include participation on an NAR committee, as a member of NAR’s Board of Directors, or any other full year of service. NAR feels that the requirement of some type of meritorious service in addition to a substantial term of membership makes for an even more prestigious recognition and one which is economically sustainable into the future. Huguette Bushey Retires After 48 Years Service Huguette Bushey, GCAR’s Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, has retired at the end of June after a long career with organized real estate. Mrs. Bushey was hired in 1965 by then Executive Director Ralph DuPont to work for the Albany County Real Estate Board. She has remained a key member of the staff of the “Board” as it has grown through programming services and merger (Rensselaer County Board of REALTORS®). She has been a familiar face to GCAR members from her duties as GCAR’s bookkeeper, GCAR’s health insurance expert, and certainly by her presence at all of GCAR’s social/networking/ educational functions which she ran with great efficiency. Mrs. Bushey will be missed for her ready smile; her complete understanding of GCAR, its files and its history; and her institutional knowledge which GCAR will be hard pressed to replace. She and her husband Mel will retire in Guilderland. We wish her a long and happy retirement. Across the Association july/august 2013 7 GCAR Seeks Recommendations For Next REALTOR®-Of-The-Year GCAR’s Past ROTY’s Each year GCAR awards one of its members with the REALTOR®-ofthe-Year recognition. And each year GCAR looks to its membership at large to provide the ROTY Selection Committee with possible candidates for the honor. Drawing from the recommendations from the membership and their own experiences and research the Selection Committee makes the selection and that person is announced during the luncheon at REALTOR® Day. So we are asking that each of you think about the ROTY award and, if you know of a member you feel deserves consideration, submit that name and a brief explanation of why you feel that person is worthy of receiving the ROTY and we will ensure this information gets to the Selection Committee. 2. Civic Activity: Local, state and national level participation in civic and service organizations; charitable activities; participation in fraternal, religious and/or political organizations. Nina Amadon ‘05 Victoria Gettings ‘92 Arlene Barbagelata ‘95 Joel Koval ‘09 Miguel Berger ‘07 Sandra Nardoci ‘04 Marie Bettini ‘06 William Sarris ‘97 Robert Blackman ‘92 Lorraine Schindler ‘10 3. Business Accomplishments: Recognition of high standards of business conduct; service to clients and customers; imaginative and creative advertising programs; etc. Anne Carroll ‘12 Paul Semanek ‘03 Laura Conrad ‘11 Joseph Silvey ‘94 Jeffrey Christiana ‘08 Peter Staniels ‘00 J. Gregory Connors ‘98 Carol Vierath ‘93 4. Realtor Spirit: High ethical principles; adherence to license laws, local association rules & regulations and the Realtor Code of Ethics. Douglas Engels ‘99 Charles Wilson ‘93 Robert Freedman ‘96 Jacquelyn Witbeck ‘01 Joni Gara-Albert ‘02 Agents... When considering candidates for REALTOR®-of-the-Year the following areas may be included in that review. There is neither rule nor policy that a member must excel in each area. These are only suggested areas to encourage discussion and are provided here to give you an idea of which areas of a member’s life are included in the selection process. Get your own Real Estate app branded to you Smart Phone penetration surpassed 50% this year and more than half of the users use their phone to go online.1 1. Local Association Activity: Association leadership positions held; committee assignments; educational activity; memberships and offices held in affiliated organizations. Everyday more home shoppers are using their phone to locate listings. Route those calls and emails to you! App Functions: All calls and emails (no matter who the listing agent is) go to you! This app will enable end users to search for all MLS listings via IDX (Paragon) by address, city/ town, state, zip code, property type, min/max price, beds, baths, distance radius and MLS#. It geo-locates the user to help them find the closet houses (if they wish). Users can save their favorites. Marketing Distribution Tools that are included. FlynnWayne Joins GCAR As Finance Director • Personalized text code (so you can text your app to prospects). • QR code (to use in print marketing). • Short URL (easier to type into mobile browser so user can download your app) • Downloader Page (a great tool so users can download app from website or blog). • We also provide a “sniffer” code so that all website traffic from a mobile phone will be redirected to download your app. • Statistics and maintenance. Acess to a personal dashboard to track usage of your app and it’s statistics. Investment $50 one time $9.99 per month Setup Maintenance The most used real estate site in the Capital Region now has a Mobile App! Download Now! Joann Flynn-Wayne of Latham has joined GCAR’s staff in the newly developed position of Finance Manager. Ms. Flynn-Wayne started in the position on June 3rd of this year and will manage accounting and finance functions as well as GCAR”s health care benefits. Mrs. Flynn-Wayne comes to GCAR after five years at Northeast Health in Albany. She is a graduate of Iona College in New Rochelle with a BA in Business Administration and Marketing with a minor in Accounting. She completed her CPA eligibility at the University of Missouri at St. Louis. Copyright © SMARTER AGENT.™ All rights reserved. The App is in all major App stores: Android, IOS (iTunes) and Blackberry, or use this convenient QR code for use on smart phones. See for yourself Contact the Times Union for more information. Anne Curcurito Susan Lynch-Smith John Sorensen 1 2 454-5310 454-5388 454-5019 http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2012/Cell-Internet-Use-2012.aspx Our vendor partner. Craig Eustace Susan Quine 454-5529 454-5026 LV25994 » 8 Across the Association july/august 2013 Member Update Sympathies are extended to: REALTOR® Denise Arnold, Coldwell Banker Prime Properties and her family on the death of Denise’s sister Donna Daniels. REALTOR® Kathleen Clark, Yankee Realty and her family on the death of her son US Army LTC Todd Clark who was killed while on duty in Afghanistan. The family of REALTOR® Roger Ebert, Richmondville Realty, on Roger’s death. REALTOR® Kristine Petruso, Thomas J. Real Estate and her family on the death of her father Vincent. Congratulations to the following GCAR members who completed the CBR course at GCAR and have been awarded the Certified Buyer Representative (CBR) designation: Better Networking Realty: REALTOR® Jeff Arjune Coldwell Banker Prime Properties: REALTOR® Tyhisha Ghaffar-Adjei Falvey Real Estate Group: REALTOR® Craig LeClaire Hunt Real Estate: REALTOR® Danielle Vento Keller Williams Saratoga: REALTOR® Katherine King McSharry & Associates: REALTOR® Julie Sasso Prudential Manor Homes: REALTORS® Edward Barber, Latasha Bosh, Liz Gabeloff, Judy Kaiser, Daniel Pfoltzer, Kyle Jennifer Schoonmaker and Joan Taub Prudential Blake Commercial: REALTOR® David Sheehan RealtyUSA.com: REALTORS® Liz Paone and Deborah Poulton Braman Selected As GCAR’s General Counsel James E. Braman and Lemery Greisler, LLC has been selected by GCAR’s Board of Directors to serve as GCAR general counsel going forward. Mr. Braman will handle those duties previously attended to by the late Michael T. Wallender. Mr. Braman comes to the position uniquely qualified to serve as REALTOR® association legal counsel. For twelve years, before joining Lemery Greisler, he worked with Michael Wallender where he was immersed in REALTOR® issues including many of which concerned either GCAR or its affiliated MLS the Capital Region Multiple Listing Service. He provided legal counsel to NYSAR’s officers and directors on issues ranging from corporate guidance, agency law, anti-trust law, contract law and fair housing law. He has attended both ethics and arbitration hearings to lend counsel to the Hearing Panel. For ten years he was the voice of NYSAR’s Legal Hotline before this function was taken over in-house by NYSAR. He has represented REALTORS® in issues with the Department of State; he has taught professional and continuing education offerings for GCAR and other local associations the most recent being “Real Estate Legal Issues - Not Knowing Can Be Dangerous” RI402. He has been retained by ACE American Insurance Company to litigate matters of corporate governance related to local associations of REALTORS®. The Board of Directors is pleased to have Mr. Braman associated with GCAR as we move forward to become the best association possible for our membership. RE/MAX Capital: REALTOR® Jeffrey Decatur Roohan Realty: REALTOR® David Schweizer Titan Realty Group: REALTORS® James Corso and James Tetrault Tri-Star Real Estate: REALTOR® Anthony Jasenski, Sr. 27559 GCAR NYSAR-Affinity 5x8 cmyk_Layout 1 4/5/13 8:15 AM Page 1 N E W Y O R K S TAT E A S S O C I AT I O N O F R E A LT O R S ® YOUR SOURCE FOR SAVINGS Next Generation Scholarships Given To Four GCAR Family Members Recognizing the need to support the future of the real estate industry, NYSAR Real Estate Services, Inc., NYSAR’s wholly-owned for-profit subsidiary, together with the New York State Real Estate Education Foundation, created the Next Generation Scholarship Fund last year to award scholarships to the next generation of real estate professionals for higher education. Relatives of REALTOR® members entering or attending a two or four-year institution or pursuing graduate studies in real estate or a real estate-related field are invited to apply for the Next Generation Scholarship. This year four family members of GCAR REALTOR® members have been awarded a “Next Generation Scholarship”. So honored are: Olivia Lupoli, daughter of REALTOR® James Lupoli, Wayne Miller Appraisal; Jonathan Peatfield, son of REALTOR® Jacqueline Conti, Conti Appraisal and Consulting; Vanessa Styles, daughter of REALTOR® Janice Styles-Hall, Coldwell Banker Prime Properties; and Jonathan Thompson, son of REALTOR® Valerie Thompson, Roohan Realty. Applications for the 2014 Next Generation Scholarship Fund will be available online in December at www. nysreef.org. Your NYSAR membership saves you money by giving you access to exclusive discounts and special offers on products and services that directly benefit you and your career. • Energy Plus® • Guardly Mobile Safety App • NAR REALTOR® BenefitsSM Products & Publications • Pearl E&O Insurance • PossibleNOW • NEW! TransUnion MySmartMove • NEW! Time Warner Cable REALTOR® Referral Program • UPS • USI Affinity – Health, dental, auto, homeowners and long-term care insurance; Premium Protection Plans; and the RxCut® Card. • World Class Coaches – Moving Families Initiative Visit the Member Perks section at NYSAR.com for details. Miguel Berger (l) and Marie Bettini presented a NYS Real Estate Education Foundation “Next Generation” scholarship to Olivia Lupoli at GCAR’s May Board of Directors meeting while her proud father REALTOR® James Lupoli, Wayne Mille Appraisal, looks on.
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