CCAR NEWS
$25 Headshots at CCAR this Wednesday-Thursday
CCAR's Independent Broker Network has invited Tanya Todd Photography to take headshots at CCAR this Wednesday, September 23 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and again on Thursday, September 24 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This opportunity is open to all CCAR broker and agent members. 
 
Each sitting includes a disk with several edited headshots, along with a release for internet, marketing and promotional use. The cost is $25 per person (at least 20 people must sign-up; otherwise the cost will be $40).
 
To reserve a time for your headshot, please contact Stacey Buettner at 972-542-2651 or stacey@mypremiereproperties.com. The photos will be taken in CCAR's conference room.

REALTORS® Warned About High School Calendar Scam
It has been brought to CCAR's attention that several REALTORS® in the area have been targeted by a scam involving fraudulent school calendars. A company going by the name of "School Calendars by Spirit Calendars" is contacting area REALTORS® about advertising in their local high school's calendar. If you are contacted by a calendar company claiming to be working on behalf of a specific area high school, please contact that high school to determine whether it is a true partnership.

TAR Endorses Governor Perry for Re-election
All political committees and entities of TAR, including its executive board and board of directors, voted unanimously at the annual convention to endorse Governor Rick Perry for re-election in 2010.

"Throughout his time in office, Governor Perry has been a tireless champion for Texas homeowners and those who aspire to be homeowners," said Brooke Hunt, TAR Chairman. "Governor Perry shares our core values: Protecting private-property rights, supporting the free enterprise system, reducing the state's heavy reliance on property taxes, and advancing public policies that benefit homeowners. His outstanding record proves that Rick Perry is a true friend to all Texas consumers."

CCAR Wine Down a Success
CCAR would like to thank the following companies for their participation in the CCAR Wine Down on September 9: A Pro Home Inspection, Benchmark Mortgage, Centre Staging, Classic Financial, Doug's Mighty Clean!, Envoy Mortgage, First National Bank of Trenton, Home Warranty of America, KB Home, Landon Wineries, Liberty Mutual Insurance, NexBank, OneGuard Home Warranty, Republic Title, Select Chiropractic, Signature Title, Silver Oak Mortgage, Stewart Title, Team Peddicord, United Credit Source, and Wells Fargo.

Thanks to those who attended and our advertisers, the event raised over $3,500 for TREPAC!

CCAR 2010 Membership Dues Billing Coming Soon
CCAR will e-mail 2010 membership dues billing statements in early October. It is important that we have a current valid e-mail address for you, so please be sure to update your e-mail address if it has recently changed. You can view and edit your contact information by going to www.ccar.net. Under "CCAR Online Services," click on "Update Your Contact Information" and log in with your MLS ID and password (Affiliates log in with your membership ID and password).

We will not mail paper bills this year, so please be sure your e-mail address is correct. Once the e-mail statements have been sent, you may pay your dues online by going to www.ccar.net and clicking on "Pay Dues & Other Fees" under "CCAR Online Services." If you don't receive the e-mail notice because we either have an incorrect e-mail address for you, or your e-mail account filters out our e-mails, you can still go to our Web site in early October to pay your membership dues. As in prior years, you may also fax in your payment by credit card or pay in person by check or credit card.

CCAR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
NEW CLASS: "Raining Up a Storm in Real Estate Sales"
This course is designed around three excellent books that focus on lead generation and retaining your clients through the Rainmaker systems. In this course, you'll learn how to become a rainmaker for your business as we discuss:

• How to use online and offline strategies to increase real estate sales with a trophy database
• Knowing what can kill your business
• Strategies to attract clients
• Effective online marketing
• Using virtual assistants
• Rules for attracting and retaining clients
• Effective advertising strategies
• Why branding is old school

Date and time: Wednesday, September 23, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members. MCE: Three hours (no legal). Instructor: Linda Gasaway. To register for this class, please click here.

Graduate REALTOR® Institute, GRI-1
Graduate REALTOR® Institute designees have made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services to their clients. The GRI curriculum incorporates a common body of knowledge for progressive real estate professionals. A REALTOR® who possesses the GRI designation has not only completed a course of study required by the program, but also subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS®. GRI-1 includes instruction on contract forms, contract procedures, finance and Fair Housing.

Dates and time: Thursday-Friday, September 24-25 and Wednesday-Thursday, September 30-October 1, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $260. SAE: 30 hours. MCE: Nine hours (no legal). Instructors: Bob Baker, Peggy Santmyer and Pat Strong. To register for this class, please click here.

CRS 201 "Listing Strategies"
This course will take you through an actual listing presentation to help you better understand the key steps in the process and to create a system for success. With this course, you will learn how to: 

• Conduct an effective listing presentation
• Guide and counsel sellers
• Price a home to sell
• Master closing techniques
• Develop marketing plans and servicing systems
• Better understand sellers' needs and motivations

Dates and time: Thursday-Friday, October 8-9, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $280. MCE: 13 hours (no legal). Instructors: Ed Hatch. To register for this class, please click here.

CCAR Member Benefits
Dashfly - CCAR's Newest Member Benefit
Dashfly is a simple, user-friendly mapping tool that allows REALTORS® to create optimized multi-stop routes for showings and tours, track mileage, create auditable mileage reports for easy tax reporting, and save traveled routes for future use. Dashfly allows its users to e-mail routes to clients, print routes, and view routes on their mobile devices. For iPhone users, Dashfly's iPhone application provides an interactive, "on the go" solution for organizing and showing properties.

Because of your CCAR membership, you are eligible for a Dashfly Premium account at a 50 percent discount ($4.99/month or $49.99/year). A Premium account offers all of Dashfly's features, including: Routing for up to 25 stops, unlimited route saving, mileage tracking, and all mobile capabilities. To register for an account, go to www.dashfly.com and click "Sign Up Now." Enter promo code CCAR and choose monthly or yearly. If you need assistance with log-in information, please e-mail support@dashfly.com.

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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