2012 Awards Program Wrap-up - Capital Area Association of

2012 Awards Program Wrap-up
At its Annual Awards Program on March 22, 2012, held at
Illini Country Club, the Capital Area Association of
REALTORS® (CAAR) honored certain individuals for their
contributions to the real estate industry and community. The
theme for this event was titled "Location Location Location".
Award recipients included Nancy Long (The Real Estate
Group) who was named 2012 REALTOR® of the Year, Jane
Locascio (The Real Estate Group) and Fritz Pfister (RE/
MAX Professionals) both received the Community Service
Award, Lynn Raymond (RE/MAX Professionals) and Barb
Krueger (The Real Estate Group) both received the Hall of
Fame Award and Joy Gilliland (Illini Bank) received the
Affiliate of the Year Award. Approximately 125 individuals
attended the event.
Cindy Nagle &
2012 REALTOR® of
the Year
Nancy Long
CAAR Raises Money for Veteran's Cause
Aside from the many services that CAAR provides to its members, one of CAAR's
interests is to enhance our community. Over the past seven years, primarily through
the fundraising efforts of its Community Service Committee, CAAR has donated over
$80,000 to various area causes including M.E.R.C.Y. Communities, Boys and Girls
Clubs of Central Illinois, Central Illinois Foodbank, Salvation Army, the Hoogland
Center for the Arts, Southwind Park, Helping Hands of Springfield, "Relay-for-Life",
American Red Cross and the Iles House Foundation, to name a few. This year, the
Capital Area Association of REALTORS® (CAAR) has chosen the Lincoln Honor
Flight as the recipient of its charitable fundraising activities for 2012.
As a member you might be wondering how can I help? You can participate in the
"Mile of Memories" campaign by sponsoring one or more miles at a cost of $10 each.
Each $10 donation will go towards 1 mile of the 804 mile trip from Springfield to our
nation's capital. Or, you could plan to attend our exciting fundraising event scheduled
for Saturday, April 28, 2012 titled "Honoring Our Veterans". This event will begin
with a dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by a live USO Show and a dance featuring the
"Big Band" sounds of The Chatford Orchestra. All veterans in attendance will be
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April 2012
Volume 17, Edition 209
IN THIS ISSUE
News & Notes,
pp. 2-7

Professional
Development, p. 8
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CREN, p. 8
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Technology/MIS
Corner, pp. 9-10
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Governmental
Affairs, pp. 11-12
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Membership, p. 13
Capital Area
Association of
REALTORS®
MISSION
The Capital Area
Association of
REALTORS® helps its
members maintain the
highest standards of
professionalism and
achieve the highest
levels of success.
NOTICE
Under the long established policy
of the Capital Area Association of
REALTORS®, IAR and NAR:
1. The broker’s compensation for
services rendered in respect to any
listing is solely a matter of
negotiation between the broker
and the client, and is not fixed,
controlled, recommended, or
maintained by any persons not a
party to the listing agreement.
2. The compensation paid by a
listing broker to a cooperating
broker in respect to any listing is
established by the listing broker
and is not fixed, controlled,
recommended or maintained by
any persons other than the listing
broker.
OFFICERS
President
Todd Musso, GRI, SFR
President Elect
Donald Cave
Secretary/Treasurer
Steve D. Myers
DIRECTORS
Jennifer Benanti
Michael Buscher, GRI
Ronald Duff, GRI
Suzie Fessler, CRS, GRI
Jane Hay, GRI
Malia Hepburn, ABR, GRI, SFR
Cindi Kruse, ABR, CRS, GRI
Ed Mahoney, ABR
Terry Nuding, ABR, CRS, GRI, SFR
Jerry Skilbeck
Natchure Stockton, ABR, GRI
Tracie Taylor, GRI
Ex-Officio
Philip Chiles, ABR, CRS, GRI
Chief Executive Officer
Daniel R. Sale, CAE, RCE, e-PRO
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honored. Also, attendees are encouraged to come dressed in period
clothing. This event will be held at the VFW Post 775, 2211 Old
Jacksonville Road, Springfield, IL. Tickets are $25.00 per person.
To become a Mile sponsor or to buy tickets for the USO Show go online to
www.seehouses.com/LLHF.php or contact a member of the Community Service
Committee or contact CAAR at 217.698.7000 or via email at
[email protected].
CAAR Salutes 2012 Leadership Academy Graduates
Behind every successful REALTOR® is a sense of community. The more you know
about your community and become involved the more successful you are likely to
be. Recognizing this, in 2010 the Capital Area Association of REALTORS®
established a leadership development program known as the CAAR Leadership
Academy. This unique educational opportunity is not only about making better
REALTORS® , it is also about building our community and becoming successful
leaders throughout life! The Leadership Program, which began in December 0f 2011
and concluded in March of 2012 consisted of five half-day modules covering topic
areas such as: Governmental Affairs & Advocacy; Public Speaking &
Communications; Leadership
Development; and, Association
Governance & Management. The
below individuals were recognized at
the CAAR Annual Awards program
receiving a certificate of completion
and a "Leadership Academy" pin from
President Musso and Work Group
Chairman Mike Buscher.
Congratulations to all of the graduates.
2012 Leadership Academy Graduates:
Doris Bailey, The Real Estate Group
Jennifer Benanti, Town & Country Bank
Shelley Berendt, The Real Estate Group
Misty Buscher, Security Bank
Chris Cleeton, Coldwell Banker Honig-Bell
Natalie Dodson, PNC Mortgage
Steven Dove
Lisa Ernst, The Real Estate Group
Ki McCurley, RE/MAX Professionals
Deb Sarsany, RE/MAX Professionals
If you are interested in enhancing your leadership skills we encourage you to become
a candidate to participate in the 2013 CAAR Leadership Academy please contact
Mike Buscher, Dan Sale or any of the Work Group members listed on page 3 for
more information. 
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Thank you to 2012 Leadership Academy Work Group
Members
In addition to recognizing our Leadership Academy Graduates we would also like
to take a moment to recognize and thank the Work Group members that put this
great program together. They are: Mike Buscher, Steve Contri, Kristie DeBrun,
Kim Elliott, Linda Nelson, Stepheni Ferguson, Susan Madison, Jim Rychel, Peter
Steward and Natchure Stockton.
Celebrate Fair Housing
This April marks the 45th Anniversary of the 1968 Fair Housing Act and kicks off
a year long commitment to equal opportunity in housing in Illinois. The Fair
Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, disability, or familial status of
those seeking housing. Fair housing laws
were established to provide and protect the
rights of homeowners through the
purchase, sale, rental, lease, financing,
insuring, and advertising of housing. The
Capital Area Association of
REALTORS® pledges to uphold the spirit
and letter of the law through programs,
activities, and training designed to
promote and further equal opportunity for
all. The Illinois Association of
REALTORS® has developed a public
website (www.thehousingsite.org) where
consumers can find state and federal laws,
regulations and other fair housing
resources in one place. For additional
information, resources, and ways you can
celebrate Fair Housing Month, visit
www.REALTOR.org.
Congratulations to CAAR CEO Dan Sale
Two Illinois AE’s Named to Prestigious Smith Society
Congratulations to Dan Sale, RCE, CAE, CEO of the Capital
Area Association of REALTORS® and Dallas Hancock,
RCE, CEO of the Peoria Area Association of REALTORS®
for being named to the Dr. Almon R. Smith AE Leadership
Society at the Association Executives Institute held recently
in Louisville, KY. Up to six individuals may be inducted
into the society in any given year. All six of this year's
inductees will be honored at a luncheon in Washington D.C.
on May 18, 2012. 
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Message from
2012
REALTOR®
of the Year
Nancy Long
I would like to express
my gratitude and heartfelt
thanks for being selected
as the REALTOR® of
the Year. It is a great
honor to be chosen for
this recognition.
Congratulations to Fritz
Pfister, Jane Locascio,
Lynn Raymond, Barb
Krueger, & Joy Gilliland
on their prestigious
awards. Everyone who
serves on committees,
locally and at the state
and national levels are to
be commended for their
contributions. Without
these volunteers our
associations would not be
successful.
Also, a BIG
Congratulations to Dan
Sale for his outstanding
AE award of being
named to the Dr. Almon
R. Smith AE Leadership
Society. CAAR is
favorably known at all
levels of our state and
national associations
thanks to Dan’s
contributions & hard
work.
Nancy Long, The Real
Estate Group
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CAAR Names 2012 Award Recipients
At its Annual Awards Program held March 22nd the Capital Area Association of
REALTORS® (CAAR) honored certain individuals for their contributions to the
real estate industry and community.
Spice Up Your
Real Estate
Business
2012 IAR Spring
Conference & Expo
Be sure to save the dates
and attend the TAR
Spring Conference May 2
-3 2012 at the Gateway
Center in Collinsville.
This year's program
"Spice Up Your Real
Estate Business" will
feature opening session
speaker Buzz Sunderland
along with other wellknown speakers such as
Chandra Hall, Betsy
Urbance and closing
session speaker Terri
Tucker. Take advantage
of this great networking
opportunity, earn 6 hours
of continuing education
and visit with the over 60
exhibitors. Register by
March 21st for just
$99.00. For more
information go to http://
www.illinoisrealtor.org/
springconference or
download flyer attached
to the April REALTOR®
Review.
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Nancy Long, ABR, CRS, GRI was selected by her peers as the 2012 REALTOR®
OF THE YEAR. This cherished award is presented annually to a REALTOR®
who is faithful to the principles of organized real estate, real
estate laws and regulations of the Association; sets an example
of sound real estate practices; promotes cooperation among
fellow REALTORS®; and has an outstanding interest in civic
and community affairs. Ms. Long joined the association in
1986, holds the ABR, CRS and GRI designations and is
currently affiliated with The Real Estate Group. Long has
served on numerous CAAR Committees, its Board of Directors
Fritz Pfister
and was the association's president in 2009. Ms. Long has also
2012 Community
served on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Association of
Service Award
REALTORS®.
The REALTOR® COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD is
given to honor an individual who has made outstanding service
contributions to the community. This award was presented to
Jane Locascio, GRI and Fritz Pfister, GRI. Ms. Locascio
has been a member of CAAR since 2006 and is currently
affiliated with The Real Estate Group. Mr. Pfister has been a
member of CAAR since 1987 and is currently affiliated with
RE/MAX Professionals.
Jane Locascio
2012 Community
Service Award
The coveted HALL OF FAME AWARD is given only to
REALTORS® with a history of community service, moral and
social integrity, high professional standards and a minimum of
20 years exemplary service to the Capital Area Association of
REALTORS®. This year the award was presented to Lynn
Raymond, CRS, GRI, SRES and Barb Krueger, GRI.
Lynn Raymond has been a member of CAAR since 1984,
holds the GRI, CRS and SRES designations and is affiliated
with RE/MAX Professionals. Ms. Raymond has served the
association in various leadership capacities and has served on
the Board of Directors. Barb Krueger has been a member of
CAAR since 1987, holds the GRI designation and is affiliated
with The Real Estate Group. Ms. Krueger has served the local
and state associations in various leadership capacities and
served as CAAR's president in 2003.
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Lynn Raymond
2012 Hall of Fame
Barb Krueger
2012 Hall of Fame
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CAAR Names 2012 Award Recipients… (Continued from page 4)
The AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR AWARD was presented to Joy
Gilliland. Gilliland has been an Affiliate member of the
association since 1988 and is has served on a variety of committees
including the REALTOR® & Affiliate Committee and Social
Committee. Ms. Gilliland is employed by Illini Bank as a
mortgage loan originator.
Also, Ed Hofferkamp (Hofferkamp Appraisal Service) and Diane
Joy Gilliland
Hurt (Gene C. Hurt, REALTOR®) were both recognized as 402012
year REALTOR® Emeritus status. Additionally, Sandy Dragoo
Affiliate of the Year
(RE/MAX Professionals), Paul Green (Green Appraisal Service),
Terry Nuding (RE/MAX Professionals) and Rita Victor (Coldwell
Banker Honig-Bell) were recognized as 70/30 REALTOR® Emeritus status. 70/30
Emeritus status is granted to those members who have been a member of CAAR for
at least 30-years and attained the age of seventy. 
GRI Course 1
GRI Course 2
GRI Designation
Lisa Bisch-Jacobs
Roger Davis Jr.
Lisa Ernst
Geri Hill
Denise Holman
Lori Luster
Ki McCurley
Mark Reichert
Lisa Richter-Seiler
Lori Smith
Caron Yates
Doris Bailey
Melissa Betty
Lorri Conn
Stepheni Ferguson
Henry Helton
Katheryn Park
Chuck Sattler
Cheryl Block
Edward Bowen
Mike Gorman
Elaine Taylor
GRI Grad Course Certificate
Galen Johnson
Bernard Curvey
Marie Bard
Kyle Killebrew
Joseph Curvey
Shelley Berendt
Todd Musso
Kristie DeBrun
Sudi Blood
Jack Skaggs
Sarah Grussenmeyer
Nicholas Campo
Krystal Tarvin
Jane Hay
Gail Chevalier Zini
Cody Huson
Philip Chiles
Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
Chuck Sattler
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20, 25 & 30 & 40
Year Members
Recognized
20 Year Member
Judy Blane-Olesen
James Bruce
Donald Cave
Dawn Clark Mason
Linda Green
Cindy Hamilton
Sid Huber
Domer Huffman, III
David Kirschner
Linda Maier
Steve Myers
Katheryn Park
Ross Parks
Tony Smarjesse
25 Year Member
Robert Barker
Jackie Bellis
Julia Benoit
Joe Brandenburg
Michael Carnduff
Diana Green
Felicia Hutter-Munyer
Cheryl Lawrence
Nancy Long
Ed Mahoney
Polly Spengler
30 Year Member
Betty Grady
Terry Nuding
Sharon Oakes
Denny Polk
40 Year Member
Ed Hofferkamp
Diane Hurt
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Blast from the Past
You Are
Awesome!
Member Appreciation
Week (June 5 & 6)
The Marketing &
Member Services
Committee of CAAR
extends an invitation to
all CAAR Members to
join them at the
association office for
Member Appreciation
Week June 5th & 6th
between 11:00-1:30 p.m.
Enter your name in for
door prize drawings. All
new for this year is Taco
Tuesday which will
feature a taco bar on June
5th. June 6th will feature
sandwiches from the grill
cooked by our celebrity
chefs. Additionally,
during this entire week
members will receive a
special 25% discount on
every item in the
REALTOR® Store. We
hope you will stop by for
some food, fellowship
and networking. There is
no charge to attend this
event . . . it's just our way
of saying thank you.
RSVP by calling 217/698
-7000 or emailing
We hope you enjoy this month's picture from
our association's archives. This month's featured
picture is from 1986, the year Randy Raynolds
was REALTOR® of the Year. We're not quite
sure what this was all about. The caption just
reads, "The Chicken Man!"
If you have an old picture or comment about a
picture please share with us. 
1986 REALTOR® of the Year
Randy Raynolds
" The Chicken Man"
2012 Awards Program
[email protected].
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April 14, 2012 - The Home Buying Process (FREE)
 Working with a lender
 Working with a realtor
 Fair housing
 Home inspections
 Home insurance
 Financial assistance/grants
 What to expect at the closing
RSVP Required - Call (217) 522-7985 Ext. 114. Held at
TSP Hope, 1507 E. Cook St., Springfield. Parking at
REAR of building. If additional accommodations are
necessary contact Katie or Robin 800.852.5110 TTY/
Voice two weeks prior to class to specify the accommodation.
Seminar Sponsored By: Capital Area Association of REALTORS® and
Homeownership Coalition for People with Disabilities.
2013 Officer & Director Nominations Open
The Nominating Committee will be meeting shortly to begin the process of
identifying candidates for next year's slate of officers and directors. Prospective
candidates are invited to submit an interest form by no later than 12:00 noon on
April 18, 2012 for consideration. All interested candidates should be prepared to
participate in a brief interview with the Nominating Committee later this Spring to
discuss their qualifications. The Nominating Committee will be responsible for
nominating candidates for the following positions: President-elect; Secretary/
Treasurer; and, Three 3-year Director terms. Questions may be directed to Terry
Nuding, Chairman of the Nominating Committee or any of the following
Nominating Committee members: Cheryl Dambacher, Barb Krueger, Cindi Kruse
or Susan Madison. Interested individuals can also download a description of the
officer duties director duties and the interest form as attachments to this month's
REALTOR® Review.
Peerless “Flood House” Lunch & Learn (April 25th)
On April 25, 2012 Peerless Cleaning & Restoration Services is
offering CAAR members a lunch and learn opportunity at their
new “Flood House”. Some of the topics to be covered in this
session include emergency response planning, recovery,
mitigation, risk reduction, prevention and preparedness. The
house will also be flooded. This event will be held at Peerless Training Center, S
Grand Ave West in Springfield from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be
provided. There is no charge but registration is required. To RSVP call Peerless
Cleaning and Restoration Services at 217.787.0725 or email Sarah Johnson at
[email protected]. 
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Nationwide Open
House Weekend
April 28-29, 2012
REALTORS® from
across the country will
hold open homes that
weekend to promote
home-ownership.
REALTORS® will be
out in force holding open
homes and talking about
the benefits of
homeownership. Go to
http://www.realtor.org/
library/library/fg300
for information.

Flexible Dues Pre
-Payment Plan
Now is the time to jump
onboard with CAAR's
Flexible Dues PrePayment Plan, you have
the option of making
payments toward your
2013 membership dues
anytime throughout 2012
when it's most
convenient for you.
Download additional
information from the
attachments page or
contact Diane Ahem at
217.698.7000 or
[email protected]
for more information.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
I Want to Buy a House But My Credit Won't Let
Me!
April 17th Break-for-Hot-Topic (9:00 a.m.)
Did You Receive
Your Broker's
License Between
May 1, 2010 and
April 30, 2011?
Join the REALTOR® and Affiliate committee for this information-packed session
scheduled for April 17th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. covering those pesky credit issues.
Marilyn Behl, Clear Point Credit Counseling, will be our guest speaker for this
information-packed event. Come and listen as Marilyn shares with you important
information that will help you better understand the in's and out's of your buyer's
credit and what steps they can take to improve their credit. This event will be held
at the Capital Area Association of
REALTORS® located at 3149 Robbins Rd,
Springfield. Special thanks to our sponsor
Williamsville State Bank. RSVP to Vicki at
217.698.7000 or [email protected].
Broker Renewal Deadline is April 30, 2012
If so this is for you!
Do you Have Your CE Taken Care of?
Apparently, there has
been some misinformation circulating
regarding renewal
requirements for
individuals who obtained
their Broker's license
during the period
between May 1, 2010 and
April 30, 2011. These
individuals must
COMPLETE 12 HOURS
OF CE by 4/30/2012 – a
minimum of 6 hours
of Core (3 hours Core A
and 3 hours Core B)
and a maximum of 6
hours of elective.
While all of the live instruction CE classes are over for this renewal cycle CAAR, in
conjunction with the IAR, also offers a host of home study continuing education
courses. Review the material at your leisure then schedule an appointment with
CAAR to come in and take the exam . . . It's that easy! Learn on the web at http://
www.seehouses.com/files/ce homestudyl011.pdf. 
For a complete list of
home study courses
available through CAAR
go to: http://www.
seehouses.com/files/
ce_homestudy1011.pdf.
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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE NETWORK
CREN to Sponsor State of the City Luncheon
April 18th
The Annual State of the City Luncheon, featuring Mayor J. Michael Houston,
will be held on Wednesday, April 18 at the Hilton Springfield Hotel, 700 E.
Adams. The event, co-sponsored by The Chamber and the Commercial Real
Estate Network of CAAR will focus on the trends and challenges in the City of
Springfield's government. The event begins promptly at 11:30 a.m. and is slated to
adjourn by 1:00 p.m. Reservations are $32. Table sponsorships for 10 seats are
available for $350 (name of business printed in luncheon program). Download
a registration form attached to this month's REALTOR® Review or register online
go to www.gsce.org. 
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TECHNOLOGY/MIS CORNER
Real Estate Technology Training Underway
CAAR Sponsors
The MIS Spring training schedule is underway. Below is a list of
upcoming classes. There is no cost to attend (FREE) but RSVP's are
required.
Diamond
Apr 3rd (9:00-11:00 a.m.) - InnoVia Overview
Apr 12th (9:00-10:00 a.m.) - Prospecting and Buyer Match
Apr 18th (9:00-10:00 a.m.) - Comprehensive CMA
Apr 19th (9:00-11:00 a.m.) - TransactionDesk Pro
Apr 24th (9:00-10:00 a.m.) - TransactionDesk Lite
SeeHouses.com Traffic Down 2.4 Percent in March
During the month of March 2012 there were 27,982 visitors to
www.SeeHouses.com, reflecting a decrease of 2.4 percent from the same period in
2011 when there were 28,671 visitors. YTD through March 2012 there have been
76,543 visits to the site, reflecting a 1.8 decline from the 77,919 visits during the
same time in 2011. Unique visits during March of 2012 amounted to 8,721,
reflecting a decrease of 3.1 percent over the 9,004 unique visits in March of 2011.
YTD through March 2012 unique visits to the site have been 20,604, reflecting a
decrease of 19.1 percent from 25,484 unique visits during the same time in 2011. 
Gold
Silver
35,000
SeeHouses.com Traffic Report
30,000
Visits
25,000
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
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Mar
Month
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Important SentriLock Warranty Information
Panel of Area
Mayors
(MIS Breakfast)
Please join the Multiple
Information Service at
8:30 a.m. on April 26th at
Panther Creek Country
Club for a panel
discussion of area Village
Mayors. Learn what is
going on in the
communities of Chatham,
New Berlin, Rochester &
Sherman. Find out what
the challenges are as well
as some of the
opportunities. Find out
how they plan to balance
their budgets in these
challenging times and
how they plan to manage
growth in the coming
years. There will also be
an opportunity for
questions as well.
Special thanks to our
sponsor Town & Country
Banc Mortgage Services.
The breakfast begins at
8:30 a.m. at Illini
Country Club. The cost
to attend is $10.00. To
RSVP call 217.698.7000
or email
[email protected].
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A member broker recently received an invoice directly from SentriLock for
repairing a lockbox due to a “Warranty Void” caused from water damage. Please
remember to mount lockboxes in a vertical orientation with the card slot facing
down. SentriLock designed the lockbox to drain water from the card slot at the
bottom of the lockbox, so the lockbox should be hanging vertically or close to
vertically with the card slot being the lowest point. Do not leave the lockbox lying
flat or almost flat unless it is in a location protected from the elements.
Technology Challenge
Whether you are a new or seasoned agent, you can always benefit from taking a
FREE technology training class. Come & see what is new and improved in the ever
changing InnoVia and Transaction Desk systems. Learn all
the short cuts and discover all of the features your are missing
out on while learning how to improve your ability to service
your clients. Take the “Technology Challenge” and sign up
for a FREE training class today! The entire schedule is
included as an attachment to this month's REALTOR®
Review. There is no cost to attend (FREE) but RSVP's are
required.
Bring your laptop/tablet with wireless internet access for any
of the MIS training classes, if you like.
Have an idea/suggestion for a training class? Contact Cathy Wagner (217-6987000) or [email protected]. 
Governmental Affairs Update
By Neil Malone, Governmental Affair Director
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GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
Hundreds of REALTORS® Converge on Springfield Housing Conference
On Monday, March 26th over 300 Illinois REALTORS® gathered in Springfield for the first-ever
IAR Housing Conference with Governor Pat Quinn. The intent of the conference was to examine
the state of the housing market, to look at how the state is handling a growing inventory of vacant
and distressed properties, and to discuss possible strategies to improve the path to homeownership
for Illinois citizens. It was sponsored by the Illinois Association of REALTORS® and The Illinois Real Estate
Education Foundation.
IAR President Loretta Alonzo welcomed those in attendance, before turning things over to the keynote
speaker, Governor Quinn.
An overview of the Illinois Economy and Housing Sector was given by Dr. Geoffrey Hewings, Director of the
Regional Economics Applications Laboratory at the University of Illinois.
A number of distinguished individuals participated in panel discussions, including:
Dan Ball - Data and Research Consultant, SGS, Inc.
Steve Olson - Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Illinois Credit Union League
Tom Thanas – City Manager, Joliet, IL
Mary Kenney – Executive Director, Illinois Housing Development Authority
Antonio Riley – Chicago Administrator, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
John Stocchetti – Executive Vice President, Operations and Technology, Federal Home Loan Bank of
Chicago
If you missed the IAR Housing Conference, the presentations can be viewed at: http://www.illinoisrealtor.org/
govconfpresentations.
36th Annual IAR Capitol Conference
On Tuesday, March 27th the IAR held its 36th Annual Capitol Conference. Over 400 REALTORS®
participated. Attendees were welcomed by
2012 IAR President Loretta Alonzo. They
were then given a briefing on pending
legislation that could affect the real estate
industry by IAR Director of Governmental
Affairs, Greg St. Aubin. Following lunch at
the Springfield Hilton, REALTORS®
boarded shuttle busses to the Capitol
Complex for visits with their elected officials
during which they could lobby on behalf of
their industry. This busy day concluded with
a legislative reception back at the Hilton
which was attended by numerous State
Representatives, State Senators, and Illinois
Constitutional Officers. 
Governmental Affairs…
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RPAC Major Donor Recognition Reception
Newsletter
Inserts
Flyers referenced in this
newsletter and listed
below may be
downloaded at http://
www.seehouses.com/
memb/newsletters.php
On March 22nd, immediately prior to the Annual Awards Program at Illini Country
Club, a thank you reception was held for
CAAR's "Major RPAC Investors" which
includes those individuals who contributed at
least $250.00 during the past fundraising year
or this fundraising year which runs through
October 31st. 
Inserts
Spring Conference
Flood House
Officer/Directors
Intent Form
Break For Hot Topics
MIS Breakfast

New
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MEMBERSHIP NOTES
Members
The following individuals have been approved for membership in the Association,
subject to completion of Orientation were applicable:
Frequently Used
Phone Numbers:
Capital Area
Association of
REALTORS7:
Phone:
217/698-7000
(centrex)
8000
Fax:
217/698-7009
(centrex)
8006
Websites:
www.SeeHouses.com
www.SeeBuildings.com
Designated REALTORS®
Steve Craggs
Cheryl Dambacher
Craggs REALTORS®, Inc.
1 Call Real Estate Professionals
REALTORS®
Amy O'Connell
Joshua Pfister
Tracy Shaw
Mary Stephens
Real Estate Associates
RE/MAX Professionals
The Real Estate Group
Craggs REALTORS®
Full Affiliates
Jeff Enlow
Suzette Rice
LRS Web Solutions
Suzette Rice Appraisals
Local Affiliates
Eric Flick
Illinois Association of
REALTORS7
Phone:
217/529-2600
Fax:
217/529-3904
REALTOR7
Store: 800/529-2696
Member
Line: 800/752-3275
Website:
www.illinoisrealtor.org
National Association of
REALTORS7
Phone:
312/329-8200
Fax:
312/329-8576
Website:
www.realtor.org
Office of Banks and
Real Estate:
Phone:
217/782-3414
SentriLock:
Phone:
877/736-8745
[email protected]
http://lockbox.sentrilock.com/
MarketLinx:
Phone:
800/334-0831
Hickory Point Bank & Trust
REALTOR® Drops:
Charles W. Adams, Mark Beck, Thomas Flattery, Chad Michael, Andrew Strow,
Lana Schweitzer, Lois Van Meter
Firm Name Change:
Century 21 Real Estate Associates
(formerly Real Estate Associates)
Kevin Graham, Managing Broker
2030 Timberbrook
Springfield, IL 62702
Smart Money Week (April 21st-28th)
Classes presented by Illinois Assistive Technology Program at
1 W Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield
Foreclosure Prevention Workshops
A representative from the Illinois Housing Development Authority will be presenting information on government rescue programs, other resources and strategies to assist homeowners avoid foreclosure.
Saturday, April 21st 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and Wednesday, April 25th 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Room: 8th Floor Conference Room
Super Savers - Total Money Make-Over
An entertaining introduction to Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University program on DVD. This class
is part of his 13 class series
Saturday, April 21st 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Room: 8th Floor Conference Room
Funding for Assistive Technology for People with Disabilities
Learn about all types of funding for access modifications and adaptive devices for people with
disabilities.
Monday, April 23rd 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Room: Suite 100
For the most up-to-date calendar listings, visit moneysmartweek.org.
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CALENDAR
AT A GLANCE
April
12 Prospect Manager Training
9:00
17 Break For Hot Topics
9:00
Social Committee
10:00
18 Comprehensive CMA Training 9:00
State of the City Luncheon
12:00
Nominating Committee
2:00
19 Transaction Desk Pro
9:00
Community Service Committee 11:00
24 Transaction DeskLite
9:00
CREN Luncheon
11:30
26 MIS Breakfast
8:30
28 Honoring Our Veterans
5:00-9:30
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Association extends its deepest sympathies to Past President and
REALTOR® Gail Chevalier Zini on the recent loss of her mom and to
REALTOR Jeromy Chevalier on the recent loss of his grandmother.
Congratulations to CAAR Secretary/Treasurer Steve Myers. In case you
hadn’t seen it yet he made the cover of the April 2012 issue of Illinois
REALTOR®!
May
2-3 IAR Spring Conference
3 InnoVia Overview Training
9:00
4 MIS Committee
9:00
Finance/Exec Committees
10:00
8 Board of Directors
9:00
Prospect Manager Training
9:00
10 Break For Hot Topics
9:00
14-18 NAR Midyear Meetings
17 Transaction Desk Pro
9:00
22 CREN Luncheon
11:30
24 Comprehensive CMA Training 9:00
28 Memorial Day - Association Closed
29 Transaction Desk Lite
9:00
Golf Outing
June 12, 2012
CAAR MONTHLY REPORT
Single Family Residential
Capital Area
Association of
REALTORS 7
Time Period
Feb 11
Feb 12
YTD 11
YTD 12
Listings Processed
299
370
627
692
Units Sold
165
176
344
360
3149 Robbins Rd.
Springfield, IL
62704
Dollar Volume
18,330,774
21,074,559
39,413,796
46,145,580
Ave. Sale Price
111,096
119,742
114,575
128,182
217/698-7000
Fax: 217/698-7009
www.SeeHouses.com
All Property Classes
Time Period
Feb 11
Feb 12
YTD 11
YTD 12
Listings Processed
383
436
761
816
Units Sold
177
203
370
402
Dollar Volume
19,899,475
27,577,309
42,415,741
55,887,350
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