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2012 Annual Sponsors
RASL is 1327 Members Strong!
Jazz May 2012
Gov. Scott signs two Florida Realtors-endorsed bills
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – April 9, 2012 – Two bills endorsed by Florida Realtors – HB 1127 and HB 7125 – became law on Friday when signed by Gov. Rick Scott. Under HB 1127 by Rep. Ben Albritton (R-Bartow), private property insurers get more time to pay the state-owned insurer, Citizens Property Insurance Corp., if the state insurer goes broke following a catastrophic storm. The bill’s effective date is July 1, 2012. Until the bill goes into effect, insurers must pay Citizens up to 18 percent of their premiums within 30 days of being assessed – before they can recoup the money from policyholders. It’s hoped that HB 1127 will at-tract new insurers to Florida and keep existing insurers here. Under HB 7125, a bill by the House Economic Affairs Committee and Rep. Ken Roberson (R-Port Char-lotte), real estate sales associates and broker associates are exempt from paying local business taxes (formerly known as occupational license fees) if required in their city or county. Under Florida law, these individuals already affiliate with a real estate broker who will continue to pay local business taxes. Repeal of the tax will save Florida real estate licensees $3.8 million annually. Its effective date is Oct. 1, 2012. © 2012 Florida Realtors®
Midyear
Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo Washington DC
May 14 - 19, 2012
The REALTORS® Midyear Meetings & Trade Expo is where NAR members take an active role to advance the real estate industry, public policy, and the association. Join us in Washington, DC, for special issues forums, committee meetings, legislative activities and the industry trade show.
Midyear Meetings - May 14 - 19
Capitol Hill Visits - May 16 - 17
Trade Expo - May 16 - 17
Real Estate Symposium Hear a panel of experts’ per-spectives on a number of hous-ing—and housing finance-related topics, including mort-gage interest deduction, the fate of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the FHA, and more.
Don’t Miss the Midyear Expo Admission to the trade expo is FREE for REALTORS®, so why not stop by May 16—17 to see the latest products and ser-vices in real estate? With more than 100 exhibitors under one roof, there’s something for every REALTOR®
REALTOR® Rally in DC REALTORS® will rally on Capital Hill on May 17 to protect the American Dream of home owner-ship. Visit www.realtorrally.org for details. And, hear from President Moe Veissi on the importance of attend-ing.
For more information on the Midyear Legislative Meetings & Expo go to: www.realtor.org
REALTOR ® Benefits Program
http://www.realtor.org/programs/realtor-benefits-program The REALTOR Benefits® Program is your member benefits program. NAR has partnered with industry leaders to
provide value-added offers and significant savings on products and services you use in your business and personal life.
© Copyright NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
Headquarters: 430 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
DC Office: 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001-2020
1-800-874-6500
Affiliate Trade Show: ********************************************************************************************
ATTENTION RASL AFFILIATES!
What table do you have for the Trade Show?
Have not registered for one yet?
Don’t miss out on a fun and exciting time!
Contact the Association today to get your application and table layout!
Call 772-465-6080 or email Lynne at [email protected]
RASL Membership Breakfast: ********************************************************************************************
RASL’s Membership Breakfast
DATE: Friday, May 4
GUEST SPEAKER: Larry Pelton President of EDC of St Lucie County
TIME: Check-In begins at 8:00AM Breakfast to follow at 8:30AM
WHERE: Santa Lucia River Club, Ballantrea
SPONSOR: Gulfstream Business Bank
RSVP: Email Lynne at [email protected] You will receive and email confirmation with a gate pass.
Sponsored By:
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RASL’s 7th Annual Golf Tournament DATE: Friday, October 5th WHERE: Gator Trace Golf and Country Club 4302 Gator Trace Drive Fort Pierce
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW! SPONSORS & GOLFERS NEEDED
********************************************************************************************RASL Store:
Did you know that RASL has a REALTOR store for you?
Signs!!! Riders!!! Gifts!!! And Much More!!!
Stop by the Association and check out the store.
Need a closing gift?
Homeowners Records Books, House Shaped Key Chains and various gift baskets for you to pick from.
RASL Annual Golf Tournament:
Regional MLS Classes
Regional MLS offers training classes at no cost to you!
To view all available training classes, time and locations visit www.rmlsfl.com and click on the “Training” tab.
Scroll down and select “Click to Register for a Class” and logon. Registration is complete when you have received an email confirmation.
Keep in mind that class date & time are subject to change. It is very important that you do register or can-cel the class ahead of time to avoid a $10 charge on your account.
If you need help with registration, cancellation, or logging on feel free to contact Karen Galarza at (direct line) 772-294-7082 or 772-465-6080 or by email at [email protected].
Karen Galarza Member Services Coordinator/RMLS Specialist
Direct Line:772-294-7082
Reminder there is now a new way to logon to MLXchange and there is No More Tokens. If you have not logged in to MLXchange yet the password when you first login is notoken. This will prompt you to change your password and for the cur-rent password enter again notoken then your new password.
Regional MLS: ********************************************************************************************
Billing Dates for RMLS
May 1st Any individual that hasn’t paid the Annual renewal will be suspended today May 31st Last day for brokers to pay any transferred agent fees June 1st Offices will be suspended for non-payment
Kurio Is Here! To address the need for RMLS access ‘on the go’, the Kurio wireless solution was launched on Monday, April 16th!
Kurio will allow you to access and search RMLS data from ANY mobile device INCLUDING iPad!
RMLS is providing Kurio as a member benefit AT NO COST TO YOU!
Kurio will also allow your clients to easily access information from RMLS’s www.hometoflorida.com website.
To view a 2 minute video overview of Kurio, go to http://www.kurio.com/rmls
Please go to http://rmlsfl.kurio.mobi/reg and set up your account for access to Kurio!
If you have any problems with Kurio, , go to http://www.kurio.com/support
Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. You may refuse to contribute
without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS® or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 100% of your contribution is sent to
National RPAC and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a; National RPAC returns up to 70% of your contribution to FARPAC for use in connection with the election of state and local candidates and issues in
Florida.
RPAC Event: ***************************************************
DATE: July 20th LOCATION: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL COST: $15.00 per person for dinner and event For Information and/or Tickets: Call Lynne at 772-465-6080 or email at [email protected] Contest is open to all RASL members and their family and Friends! Proceeds to benefit Florida REALTORS® PAC See flyer in Jazz for more information! Cocktails Served By: Cocktails by Suzanne DJ—Brian Lemen
******************************************************************************************Brokers Challenge:
Attention Brokers!!!!!
Brokers, if all agents in your office support the Florida Realtors® PAC by contributing a minimum of $15 each, that qualifies your
office to receive a FREE Pizza Party and treats at your designated office, delivered by RASL for the entire office.
We are looking for 100% participation in your office and must be paid by September 14th.
Contact the Association if you have any questions.
Trophies Sponsored By:
ATTENTION RASL MEMBERS!!!!
This is your moment in the spot light to “Show Us Your Talent”!
Song! Dance! Skit! Comedian!
To register, contact Lynne at 772-465-6080 or email [email protected]
Sign Up Today!!!!!
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May Classes & Up-Coming Education: Register at www.rasl.com
$$$
ESSENTIALS NECESSARY TO
EARN A $IX FIGURE INCOME IN REAL ESTATE
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Contract to Commissions DATE: Tuesday, May 8 TIME: 9:00AM to Noon WHERE: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL COST: FREE SPONSOR: Chelsea Title Module #5 - Contract — Friend or Foe? Understand binding agreement, limit your liability. Speaker: Charles Malki, Esq DATE: Wednesday, May 16 WHERE: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL TIME: 9:00AM to Noon COST: $20.00 SPONSOR: PNC
3 CE CREDITS
CRS Course DATE: Tuesday, June 5 SPEAKER: Pat Zaby, National Speaker Presenting: “Turn It On Automatic: Serving Repeat & Referral Customers WHERE: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL TIME: 9:00AM to Noon COST: $39.00 SPONSOR: Liberty Title
New Websites ********************************************************************************************
REALTORS® Association of St Lucie, Inc.
www.rasl.com
Saint Lucie County, Florida Office of the Property Appraiser
www.paslc.org
CHECK OUT THE
NEW WEBSITES!
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ATTENTION RASL REALTORS!!!
Did you last take your Code of Ethics between 2005—2008? NAR requires you complete a Quadrennial Code of Ethics by December 2012.
Dates available for the Code of Ethics at RASL!
The following are afternoon classes from 1:00PM to 4:00PM: Friday — July 27 Friday — September 28 Friday — November 30
The following are morning classes from 9:00AM to Noon Friday — June 15 Tuesday — October 9
All classes are held in the Education Center at the Association.
REGISTER ONLINE: www.rasl.com
New Member Orientation & Code of Ethics (COE):
NAR Quadrennial Code of Ethics:
GRI-2 & CIPS Designation Classes Coming to RASL in September:
GRI-2 Designation September 4 to 6 (Tuesday to Thursday) and September 10 and 11 (Monday and Tuesday)
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) September 17 to September 21 (Monday to Friday)
Contact Mary Gibbins at [email protected] for more information.
14 Hours Continuing Education in September:
14 HR Continuing Education DATE: September 25 (Tuesday) & September 26 (Wednesday) TIME: 9:00AM to 5:00PM LOCATION: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL COST: $45.00 Core Law Only—September 25th TIME: 9:00AM to Noon COST: $25.00
DATE: May 25, 2012— Friday
ORIENTATION: 9am to Noon Sponsored By: Chelsea Title Company
CODE OF ETHICS: 1:00pm to 4:00pm Sponsored By: SCRIPPS
WHERE: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL
Orientation Sponsored By:
COE Sponsored By:
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Welcome New Members: **********************************************************************************************
New Realtors®: Lisa Bukowski Star Realty Services LLC Jay J Cohn Platinum Properties RE, Inc. Christy Curtis Lakewood Realty Company Kimberle Cuveilje-McKinzie Metro Realty Corp Robert H Ecker Jr Keller Williams Realty Olga Escobar The Keyes Company Myles Foley Coldwell Banker/Res. Real Estate Sherrie L Fox Century 21 All Professional Peter J Geraffo Century 21 All Professional Peter Anthony Iandoli Keller Williams Realty Ronald Kukulski Keller Williams Realty of PSL Renee Major Keller Williams Realty Jannice Malave Coldwell Banker Com/Thomas J White Alfred Raymond Marrone III Prudential Florida Realty Gregory B Mulherin Coastal Living Realty of FL Erika T Ortiz Keller Williams Realty Roberto Carlos Piedra AlphaDog Realty Morris Robert Quackenbush AlphaDog Realty Terry Lee Reed Keller Williams Realty of PSL Victoria Spero Integrity Realty of the Treasure Coast Susan Battle Steen Prudential Florida Realty Cathy Vornholt Treasure Coast Sotherby’s Intl Office Transfers: David Johnson from American Dream Realty to Real Estate of Florida Kenneth Mefford from Keller Williams Realty to Sun Realty & Auction Carmen Pappa from Coldwell Banker Residential RE to LM Butch Post Real Estate Lisa Perona from Boca Executive Realty to RE/MAX Realty Svs. Nicole Rymer from Coldwell Banker/ Res. Real Est to The Keyes Company New Affiliate/Affiliate Company: Michael B Katz Katz & Associates Law Firm Terry S Logsdon Bluegrass Painting & Handyman Enrique J Muniz 911 Restore Johnny Sweeney Security One Lending Larry D Williams Triple L Insurance New Affiliate Associate: Jose Torres 911 Restore Anthony Virgilio PNC
May 3 7130, 7140, 7370 Sponsor:
May 10 7720, 7730, 7740, 7750 Sponsor: A1 Moving & Storage
May 17 7180, 7220, 7280 Sponsor: Seacoast National Bank
May 24 7710, 7500 Sponsor: May 31 7030, 7040, 7050 Sponsor:
10/2012
Marketing Madness: ********************************************************************************************
May Dates & Tour Areas
Marketing Madness is a FREE Program brought to you by RASL to aid and benefit in your real estate career. Breakfast is provided by our awesome affiliates sponsors. Come join us every Thursday from 8:30am-10am to network with the affiliates as well as other Realtor® members. If you use this program as a means to grow your business, you will be amazed by your success!
Social Mixer: ********************************************************************************************
What a great time everyone had the Social Mixer on Thursday, April 19th!
Special “thanks” to the following for sponsoring and/or donated:
Century 21 All Professional - Debi Jensen Coastal Pest Control - Jim Cordeiro & John Watson
Cutco Closing Gifts - Jason Fletcher Grose Moving & Storage - Forest Grose
Heaning Home Inspections - John Heaning HouseMaster Home Inspections - John MacVean
PGA - Steve Watters Scott & Gina’s Hair Styling Salon
The Gift Garden West End Grill
********************************************************************************************Trolley Tour of Downtown Fort Pierce
The Mayor of the City of Fort Pierce, Bob Benton and Vice Mayor/Communications Director, Ann Satterlee, the City Manager, David Recor, sponsored, and RE Development
Director, John Ward conducted the tour for several members of RASL. Those who attended enjoyed the two hour tour and learned a great deal about the City. The tour
encompassed visits to the Sunrise Theatre, Black Box, Marina, Downtown, City Hall, New Parks and Housing Development, etc. RASL members said that the city officials went
over and beyond to provide a first class excursion for them.
******************************************************************************************** Contract to Commission Class - May 8:
ATTENTION RASL MEMBERS!!!!
This is your moment in the spot light to “Show Us Your Talent”!
Song! Dance! Skit! Comedian!
To register, contact Lynne at 772-465-6080 or email [email protected]
Sign Up Today!!!!!
RASL’s Got Talent — July 20: ********************************************************************************************
CRS Class - June 5: ********************************************************************************************
Road Warrior Package Raffle: ********************************************************************************************
What is a “NEATReceipts Mobil Scanner” you ask?
It is a portable scanner and digital filing system that helps you manage all of your paperwork on the computer. The scanner software identifies and extracts the important information from receipts, business cards and documents and auto-matically organizes it for you. All scanned documents can be searched by key-word so you can find exactly what you need.
This will ORGANIZE your paper and simplify your LIFE!!!!!
Contact Lynne at [email protected] or call the Association to purchase your raffle ticket
TODAY!!!!
FR 2012 Convention & Trade Expo: ********************************************************************************************
The convention microsite is now “LIVE”. http://convention.floridarealtors.org/ Check it out – it is too cool!
WCR: ********************************************************************************************
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******************************************************************************************** Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation:
Raffle Tickets are NOW on Sale!
All proceeds go towards contributors Florida REALTORS® PAC contribution.
Purchase your ticket/tickets today at the Association!!!! Tickets can be purchased by Cash, Check (payable to FL Realtor PAC) or Credit Card.
Packages available for REALTORS®: 2013 RASL REALTOR® Membership Dues
**** up to $295.00 Value**** Must be a 2012 RASL Realtor® Member in Good Standing. Membership is non transferable or refundable. RASL membership runs January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. The winner’s local dues (membership with RASL only) is paid for 2013. Winner is responsible to pay FR and NAR dues.
AND
2013/2014 Regional MLS Agent Service Fees **** up to $299.00 Value****
Certificate must be submitted with your annual fee invoice. No transfers or refunds allowed. Only redeemable for subscription to awarded subscriber Subscriber must be active and in good standing with RMLS at the time
of the certificate is awarded. Subscription runs April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2014
Affiliate Package: 2013 RASL Affiliate Membership Dues
**** up to $275.00 Value**** Must be a 2012 RASL Affiliate Member in Good Standing. Membership is non transferable or refundable. RASL membership runs January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
WINNER WILL BE DRAWN ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2012
AT MARKETING MADNESS!
Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may contribute more or less than the sug-gested amount. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS® or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 100% of your contribution is sent to National RPAC and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a; National RPAC returns up to 70% of your contribution to FARPAC for use in connection with the election of state and local candidates and issues in Florida.
RASL CONTACT INFORMATION FR Tech Hot line: 407-587-1450 6666 South US Highway 1, Suite 1 Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34952 FR Legal Hot line: 407- 438-1409 Phone: 772-465-6080 Fax: 772-464-5774 RMLS Tech Support: 888-363-4696 www.rasl.com DBPR Support: 850.487.1395 CEO: Staci Storms, Email: [email protected] Receptionist: Lynne Norvell, Email: [email protected] Finance Director: Barbara Kingry, Email: [email protected] Membership Director/Professional Standards: Jessica Young, Email: [email protected] Communications/Education Director: Mary Gibbins, Email: [email protected] Member Services Coordinator/RMLS Specialist: Karen Galarza, Email: [email protected]
2012 RASL Hours Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Important Contact Information: ********************************************************************************************
RASL Hours: ********************************************************************************************
The Association Office will be closed on Monday, May 28th
for Memorial Day
2012 Board of Directors
Sheri Wetzel Director
Midway Real Estate Inc.
Julio Sanchez Director
Keller Williams Realty
Douglas Rooks Director
Century 21 All Professional
Joyce Bello Director
Prudential Florida Realty
Geof Hoge Director
St. Lucie River Realty
Brian Lemen Director
Hoyt C. Murphy
Harry Jim Mitchem Director
Keller Williams Realty
Sarah Taylor Secretary
RE/MAX Masterpiece
Anthony Gambardella Immediate Past-President
Thomas J. White Commercial
Staci Storms CEO
Realtors® Assoc. of St. Lucie
John Sherrard Association Attorney
John E. Sherrard
Patricia Renna President
Prudential Florida Realty
Donn Wonderling President-Elect
Boca Executive Realty
John Slivon Vice-President
R.E. Co. of the Treasure Coast
William LoBrutto Treasurer
RE/MAX Realty Services
Pricing on Advertising—Affiliate Members Only ********************************************************************************************
