EALTOR NEWS VOL. 6 / ISSUE 2 February 2015 EDUCATION ~ SERVICE ~ INTEGRITY 1 27642 Cashford Circle, Ste. 110 ~ Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 www.cparfl.com ~ Phone 813-406-6081 ~ Fax 813-712-2865 ~ [email protected]In this Issue: CPAR Calendar 2 Letter from your President 3 Golf Tournament Info 4 CPAR News 5 New CPAR Members 6 CPAR-tee Photos 7 MFRMLS & NAR News 8 Business Partner Spotlight 9 DBPR News 10 Business Partners 11-12 Advertisements & Info 12-15 Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the CPARealtor News Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/ CentralPascoRealtors
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April 8: Lunch ‘n Learn (11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m., Pebble Creek Golf Club) April 15: Linked In Educational Seminar (TBA, Tampa Palms Country Club) April 22: CPAR Golf Tournament (11:00 a.m.—3 p.m., TopGolf) April 23: New Member Orientation (1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m., CPAR Office)
CPAR Board of Directors
March 2015
CPAR Pitch Session 11:30-12:45 CE Class 1:00-4:00 Pebble Creek
Trinity Café 11:00-1:00
St. Patrick’s Day
Palm Sunday
a word from the PREZ... March is a great month and a busy one for your association – this year we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th and Palm Sunday on the 30th. We have CE training scheduled on the 19th to bring you up-to-date on the new contract and title rules that take effect on August 1st, as well as the availability of completing the 14-hour Continuing Education online for those with licenses up for renewal on the 31st. Our Outreach Committee has scheduled a volunteer day for the Trinity Café on March 26th. We will also have a Linked In educational seminar on April 15th.
Don’t forget to sign up and participate in our Golf Tournament at TopGolf on April 22nd.
The Association participated in the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce Fun Day on March 6-7.
Today would be a good day to start saving for your MLS subscription service. On April 1st, you will be billed for your MLS annual subscription—$342.00. Also, the week of March 9, iMapp will be available as a link in several places, including the Login Portal and Matrix.
Did you know that March starts on the same day of the week as November in every year?
Until next month,
Lynn
Lynn Mooney
From your President
Did You Know? What is Functional obsolescence vs. External obsolescence?
Obsolescence is a cause of depreciation in a property. A loss in value resulting from some internal
(i.e., functional) factor (e.g., poor design, outdated equipment) as opposed to an external factor (e.g.,
neighborhood change, highway relocation).
Functional obsolescence is a loss of value due to some structural defect such as outmoded plumbing or
inadequately designed fixtures. An example of functional obsolescence is one bathroom in a 12 bedroom
house.
External obsolescence is the diminished utility, or loss in value, from causes in the neighborhood but
outside the property itself, such as a change in zoning, loss of job opportunities and other external
We are still looking for volunteers to serve lunch at the Trinity Café on March 26th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a rewarding and fun way to serve our community. If you would like to experience it for yourself, please contact Louise at [email protected].
About Trinity Café:
Trinity Café serves more than 260 hot, hearty meals each and every day, including holidays. Anyone who comes to our door is welcome – without question or qualification. Since Trinity Café first began, it has served more than 892,000 meals.
Restaurant quality meals are served to homeless, hungry, and working poor. The meals are prepared by a professional chef and served by volunteer servers. The guests sit at cloth covered tables set with china dishes and silverware. They are asked for nothing in return – no mandatory religious services or counseling or work.
Our mission is to restore a sense of dignity to the homeless & hungry while serving a nutritious meal. We faithfully treat all of God’s children with dignity, compassion, love, and respect. Source: www.trinitycafe.org
On Feb 21st, 2015, The Central Pasco Association of Realtors (CPAR) received an award of Appreciation from the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) for its support, which included sponsoring education programs during NAREB’s 68th Mid Winter conference, held February 18-22, in Tampa, Florida.
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers is a professional real estate trade organization founded by African Americans in 1947 in Tampa. With local chapters across the country, it embraces ideals and the mission of “promoting democracy in housing” for all Americans. For
more than 60 years, NAREB has participated in meaningful legal challenges, and has supported legislative initiatives that ensure the availability of fair and affordable housing.
CPAR is one of the few Realtor® Associations in Florida designated by the National Association of REALTORS® as an official course sponsor of Diversity programs. This designation enabled CPAR to sponsor both an Employee Assisted Housing course in January and an Expanded Housing Opportunities course during the NAREB conference. Fred Underwood, the Director of Diversity for the National Association of REALTORS®, also commended CPAR for their outreach working with similar organizations.
Louise Richardson
CPAR Receives an Award for Diversity Education Support
L to R: Fred Underwood, NAR Director of Diversity; Dwight McDonald, CPAR President-Elect; Nate K. Johnson, Smart Growth for the 21st Century presenter
Dwight McDonald
Community Outreach Community Outreach
Louise Richardson
Home Inspector Professor Paul Phillips
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union Jim Quirk
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Berkshire Hathaway ~ Wesley Chapel Bill Radebaugh
Carrington Real Estate Services Olga Amaya
Coolidge Realty James Coolidge, Broker
Dennis Realty & Inv. Group Pat Germino, Broker
Exit Prime Realty Vincent Arcuri
Keller Williams ~ New Tampa Cheryl Renner James Renner
Realtors®
Business Partners
Welcome New CPAR Members (February 2015)
ML Appraisals Matias Lenk, Appraiser
NewHomePrograms.com Christopher Regis
RE/MAX Capital Realty Teresa Pennix
The Real Estate Sales Center Barbra Nelson‐Fuqua
Seven Oaks Realty Group David Mohren, Broker
We Had a Blast at the CPAR‐tee! On March 4th, CPAR Realtor and Business Partners gathered at Prime Bar in the Shops at Wiregrass for a fun evening of socializing and snacking. Thank you to our sponsors for helping to make this a great event!
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Sponsors: Centennial Bank ~ Nancy Pupello
Class Act Inspection ~ James Ward Eagle Home Mortgage ~ Karen Calhoun
First American Title ~ Ruth Peeples IPA Family LLC ~ Daniel Borrero
San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union ~ Jim Quirk Tampa Home Inspection ~ Bobb Courtman YES Home Inspections ~ Anthony Conner
MFRMLS Matrix Changes
The following changes/updates will take place in Matrix March 10, 2015.
Addition of new fields
• Auction Type
• Auction Firm/Auction Website
• Auction – Property Access Y/N
• Buyers Premium
Removal of the following existing fields:
• Auction Time
• Auction Date
Modification of the Special Sales Provision field to include the following new pick-list options:
• Auction
• Auction/REO
• Auction/Short Sale
Note: this field will remain a single selection pick-list and is required for all listings.
Sold Price Variance Change – reduced the variance allowed from list price from 50% to 25%.
New Welcome Email Text
New Active Auto Email Text
For more information regarding these Matrix updates/changes please click here for the release notes.
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Now Available! NAR’s Official REALTOR® Credit Card
REALTORS® Federal Credit Union, a Division of Northwest Federal Credit Union, now offers the official REALTOR® Credit Card. Available in partnership with NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program, the program features personal consumer credit and business (corporate) credit card options with a competitive APR, no annual fee, no balance transfer fee and no cash advance fee.
The REALTOR® Credit Card also offers a full-featured rewards program that allows cardholders reward points that may be redeemed for purchases, travel, merchandise, cash back and more. Plus, members can choose cards with customized-themed designs, exclusive REALTOR® branding and the option to select a message to be imprinted beneath the cardholder’s name such as “REALTOR”, “Commercial RE”, “Broker”, and “Homeownership Matters.”
Specific product details, APR definitions, reward program details and application requirements are available at REALTORSfcu.org/REALTORcreditcard.
About the REALTOR® Benefits Program
The REALTOR Benefits® Program is the official member benefits program of the National Association of REALTORS® connecting members with discounts and special offers on products and services just for REALTORS®. Current partner listing and offer details can be found at REALTOR.org/RealtorBenefits. Be sure to follow us on Facebook.
The mission of DBPR is to license efficiently and regulate fairly. One of the ways the department has grown more efficient over the years is through the use of technology. At DBPR, we constantly update our website with the latest news and information relating to the businesses and professionals we regulate and license. As time marches on, DBPR keeps pace by updating and improving access to our website for consumers and licensees. In the past few years, DBPR introduced a mobile app that makes it easier than ever for consumers to utilize the vast resources found on the DBPR website.
Using the DBPR Mobile app, consumers can verify licenses, check restaurant inspection histories, report unlicensed activity and read the Bottom Line directly from a smartphone or mobile device. The latest version of the app is available for free through the iTunes or Google Play app stores, and it is frequently updated to improve performance and provide additional functionality.
Some of the most in depth information on the DBPR website is the archive of restaurant inspection reports. To enable consumers to make educated decisions on where to have their next meal, the DBPR Mobile app allows diners to have the latest inspection information right at their fingertips, even on the go. Thanks to the DBPR Mobile app, consumers can dine out with confidence that the restaurant or food truck they choose meets the stringent safety and sanitation standards of the FDA Food Code.
The DBPR Mobile app is also the most convenient way to verify a license on the go. Instead of using a computer or telephone, the app enables consumers to quickly check the license status of a business or professional up to the last moment. Why question the status of a business or individual, when you can use the app to verify their license instantly?
If consumers have the misfortune of encountering an unlicensed individual; complaints can now be filed immediately with the “Report Unlicensed Activity” feature on the DBPR Mobile app. Individuals impersonating licensed professionals often change locations to avoid exposure. With the DBPR Mobile app, consumers can help stop unlicensed individuals and prevent them from victimizing other consumers. Using the app, consumers can submit photos, descriptions and details of suspected unlicensed activity. To learn more about the ‘Report Unlicensed Activity’ feature of the DBPR Mobile app, take a look at this great how-to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2MWba_rU_M. Source: Ken Lawson, Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation
The Unlicensed Activity Program within DBPR exists to serve the state of Florida by vigorously examining compliance issues, comprehensively educating consumers about unlicensed activity and thoroughly investigating complaints against unlicensed real estate professionals.
DBPR relies on complaints from both consumers and licensees to help identify suspected unlicensed individuals. To help educate the public about the dangers of unlicensed activity, be proactive and encourage your clients to verify your real estate license. Additionally, if their new home or commercial property will require renovations, educate them about the types of construction services which require a state-issued professional license. DBPR licenses and regulates construction trades which impact the structure of a building and affect public safety, including roofing, HVAC, electrical and plumbing work.
During this fiscal year, which began July 1, 2014, DBPR has received 462 complaints against unlicensed real estate professionals and appraisers, resulting in 132 investigations and 35 Notices to Cease and Desist against unlicensed individuals in the real estate industry.
DBPR also has a coordinated media campaign with proactive public relations efforts including press releases, news coverage, social media and organization with industry associations to combat unlicensed activity statewide.
Per Florida Statute, DBPR collects $5 from licensees during the initial licensure and renewal periods to aid in the combat of unlicensed activity.
Floridians are asked to report any suspected unlicensed activity by email to [email protected] or by calling the Unlicensed Activity Hotline at 1 (866) 532-1440. Source: myfloridalicense.com