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CCAR NEWS
NTREIS to Launch New NTREIS Listings CMA October 28
A new and improved CMA will be one of the items included in the upcoming NTREIS Listings publish scheduled for October 28. Marketlinx is offering a series of webinars that will allow users to preview of the new CMA. Highlights of the new CMA include: An intuitive wizard to help users build a custom CMA presentation with editable reports, maps, graphs and themes.
Once you register for the webinar of your choice, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing the details for joining the session. To register, please click here for dates and times.
CCAR and Frisco Work Together: Rental Registration Initiative Does Not Pass
Recently, CCAR was concerned about proposed rental registration/inspection requirements (the "Good Landlord Program") that the Frisco City Council was considering. After working with the Mayor, City Council, and the City of Frisco staff, we are pleased to announce that this initiative did not pass.
While CCAR was concerned about the proposed registration/inspection requirements, and the potential impact to our members and the City of Frisco, we are very appreciative to have been able to voice our concerns, and to have them heard. The resolution of this matter was a welcome example of cooperation between city leaders and staff, private interests, and groups such as CCAR who have a great deal of expertise and information to offer in the consideration of these important matters.
CCAR has a vested interest in achieving the two goals that the program was attempting to accomplish which is to maintain neighborhood sustainability and to keep rental housing (and housing in general) stock from quickly deteriorating. CCAR greatly appreciates the City of Frisco's work on this matter, and looks forward to remaining involved in the effort to inform and educate our members on this and any other issue relative to private property and real estate in Frisco.
Don't Fall for the Misinformation Campaign on Props 2, 3, and 5
Taken from a message sent via TexasRealtors.com
Texans have the opportunity November 3 to vote on several important constitutional amendments. The Texas Association of REALTORS® is urging people to vote for Propositions 2, 3, and 5. These amendments will help ensure that tax appraisals in Texas are fair to property owners and uniform from county to county.
An e-mail misinformation campaign has been circulating that makes false statements about Propositions 2 and 3. The e-mail claims that passing these propositions will allow the state to start taxing homeowners. That is complete fiction. Here are brief explanations of what these amendments will actually do:
· Proposition 2 will require county appraisal districts to value a home as a home. Currently, appraisal districts can use the "best and highest use" method to value a residence based on its potential use. For example, a residence in a neighborhood zoned for mixed use could be appraised at a higher amount for its possible use as a commercial property.
· Proposition 3 gives the state the ability to make sure appraisal methods are consistent throughout the 254 Texas counties.
· Proposition 5 will make it acceptable for two adjoining appraisal districts to combine their boards of equalization if they wish-an option that rural counties may find attractive.
Don't let this misinformation campaign hurt the chances of passing these important amendments. If you need additional background materials to share with other REALTORS® and consumers, you can access a layman's explanation written by Texas Association of REALTORS® staff attorney Gabe Lopez.
Pay Early...Be Eligible to Win Great Prizes!
The 2010 Membership Dues Renewal Notice has been e-mailed to all of our members. Member invoices are posted on the CCAR Web site, http://www.ccar.net/. The due date is Dec. 1, 2009, but if you pay your dues online by October 31, you will be eligible to win one of 75 great prizes. All those who pay by October 31 will be entered into a drawing for:
· One of five: 2010 membership dues reimbursements
· One of 10: PC Notebooks
· One of 15: iPod Nanos
· One of 20: American Express $50 gift cards
· One of 25: Starbucks $10 gift cards
To pay your dues online, go to http://www.ccar.net/ and click on "Pay Dues & Other Fees" under "CCAR Online Services."
· Log-in with your seven-digit real estate license number or member number and your MLS password (or last name if not a subscriber of ATS/MLS).
· Go to "Pay/View Bill Online," then proceed as directed on each page until you see "Successful Transaction" on the top of the page.
· PRINT the "Successful Transaction" page. This is your receipt.
IMPORTANT: When paying online, your transaction is not complete until you see a "Successful Transaction" message.
Remember, to be eligible for the drawing, you must pay your membership dues online by October 31. With 75 prizes, the odds of winning are pretty good!
Enter the TREPAC Sweepstakes
CCAR members who pay their TREPAC investment online before Dec. 15, 2009 will be registered to win one of two $250 American Express gift cards. Invest $35-$98 for one chance to win, or invest $99 or above for three chances to win. The two winners will be announced in CCAR's Weekly Update in December. To invest in TREPAC, please click here.
The rules and guidelines for the sweepstakes are: 1) $35-$98 financial investment will allow for one submission; 2) $99 or above financial investment will allow for three submissions; 3) No purchase necessary to enter. In lieu of a financial contribution, a 5,000 word essay must be written on the value of contributing to TREPAC. In addition a poster titled, "TREPAC is My Best Investment" must be created. Combined, both of these projects will count as one submission; 4) You must be a CCAR member in good standing; 4) The contest time frame follows the TREPAC fundraising year, thus monies invested now will be applied to the 2010 TREPAC year.
To learn more about how TREPAC investments were used during the 2009 Texas Legislative session to protect homeowner rights and the real estate profession, please click here. For more information about the TREPAC sweepstakes or to learn more about TREPAC, e-mail Diane Donley, Government Affairs Director, at diane@ccar.net.
CCAR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
TREC Legal Update and TREC Legal Ethics
TREC requires licensed REALTORS® in the business more than 12 months to have six legal hours. These two classes fulfill TREC's requirement. The Legal Update and Legal Ethics courses each offer three legal hours.
Date and time: Friday, October 23 (class held offsite), 9 a.m.-noon (Legal Update), 1-4 p.m. (Legal Ethics). Location: Keller Williams - Allen, 1002 Raintree Circle, Suite 100, Allen, TX 75013. Cost: $18 per class. MCE: Three TREC legal hours per class. Instructor: Bob Baker. To register for this class, please click here.
Date and time: Tuesday, October 27 (class held offsite), 9 a.m.-noon (Legal Update), 1-4 p.m. (Legal Ethics). Location: Commonwealth Title - 1415 Legacy Dr., Ste. 230, Frisco 75034. Cost: $18 per class. MCE: Three TREC legal hours per class. Instructor: Judy McKee. To register for this class, please click here.
NEW CLASS: Secrets to Successful Short Sales
Stay in front of your competition in a changing market with more than just great service. In this class you'll learn about the #1 niche in the current real estate market - short sales. George Roddy Jr. will teach you the short sale process and educate you on the frustrations that can come up. When you're equipped with the proper tools and systems, negotiating short sales will come with ease.
Date and time: Wednesday, October 28, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $79 for CCAR members, $89 for non-CCAR members. MCE: Three hours MCE (no legal). Instructor: George Roddy Jr., Roddy Seminars. To register for this class, please click here.
THIS WEEK'S CCAR NETWORKING MEETINGS
Plano - October 20, Networking - 8:30 a.m., Meeting - 9 a.m.
Location: CCAR - 6821 Coit Rd., Plano 75024
Host: Independent Brokers Network
Speaker: Bob McCranie
Topic: How to "Go Green" and "Sell Green"
Advertiser: Darling Homes at Panther Creek
CCAR UPCOMING EVENTS
Annual Affiliate Holiday Auction November 17
Mark your calendars for CCAR's annual Affiliate Holiday Auction on Tuesday, November 17 at 8:30 a.m. in the CCAR Banquet Room. Proceeds from the event will provide enhancements and educational tools for our association to better serve our members. In addition, those who plan to attend are asked to bring nonperishable food items and toiletries for donation to the Samaritan Inn. For more information, or to donate an auction item, please click here. The annual Affiliate Holiday Auction is sponsored by the CCAR Affiliate Committee.
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