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15% The CE Shop
- May 2014 Association Newsletter -
Home Bldg. from The Ground Up
2015 Election Notice
Breakfast in the Park
WCR
Director’s Action
The following actions were taken at the
April 15, 2014, Board of Directors Meeting:
- 2014 OFFICERS Dave Maltese GRI
President
Joe Lorenz
President-Elect
Beth Campbell
Secretary/Treasurer
Sony Taylor
Immediate Past President
Thomas E. LaRochelle, CAE,RCE
Chief Executive Officer
1.
2.
3.
Approved the New Member Report
Approved the accounts payable.
Approved the committee minutes.
4.
Learned the schedule for the Matrix training
at SCAR
New Salespersons
Michael S. Gruber
Legal Council
Margaret Fearon, Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty
- 2014 DIRECTORS Pat Adolph
Paul Billman
Joseph Bridges
Lillian Fuentes
Lisa Lingenhoel
Dee Matthews
Christine Schell
Debi Zeren
Stevan Watson, Cutler Real Estate
www.starkrealtors.com
info@starkrealtors.com
330-494-5630
Association Hours
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Supra Service
9 a.m. - 4 p.m
4344 Metro Circle N.W.
North Canton, Ohio 44720
“The Voice of Real Estate in
Stark and Carroll Counties”
Jeff DeMatteis, Cutler Real Estate
Stephanie Racey, Niebel Realty
Taraline Coughlin, DeHoff REALTORS®
Herbert Dover, Keller Williams Legacy Group Realty
Christopher Lantry, Ohio Broker Direct
Brenda Watson, Coldwell Banker Hunter Realty
Veronica Knight, RE/MAX Edge Realty
Membership Transfers
Amy Bolan, Hayes Realty
Richard Swanson, Niebel Realty
Susan Clements, Niebel Realty
Charles Kreiner, Tanner Real Estate
David Lyngholm, Cutler Real Estate
Membership Cancellation
New Neighbor’s League
- Membership -
- Legislative Affairs TO:
FROM:
RE:
NOTE:
State and Local Government Association Executives
NAR Government Affairs
National Flood Insurance Program Rules Begin May 1
This Update was sent to State and Local GADs earlier today..May 2, 2014
Effective May 1, 2014, all buyers of older properties (“pre-FIRM”) will see a premium rate reduction under the Homeowner
Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014.
Instead of jumping to “full cost” for flood insurance, buyers will assume the seller’s Oct-2013 rate for a pre-FIRM property.
NAR prevailed upon FEMA to implement this provision seven months early. FEMA also extended the rate relief so all preFIRM properties
(including the second homes and businesses) will begin paying Oct-2013 rates when they purchase or renew their flood insurance
after May 1, including:
• ALL buyers of a pre-FIRM property, not just those whose seller has an existing policy;
• ALL recent owners who apply for a new flood insurance policy on a pre-FIRM property;
• ALL recent owners who reinstate an old pre-FIRM policy that previously lapsed for any reason;
• ALL recent owners who renew a policy on a pre-FIRM property bought or newly insured after the 2012 Biggert-Waters law.
While expediting the rate relief, FEMA must still issue refunds to all those who paid more than their Oct-2013 rate.
NAR will continue working with FEMA and Congress to quickly issue these refunds to anyone overcharged for flood insurance
under Biggert-Waters.
NAR Flood Insurance Resources on the Web
NAR Flood Insurance Webpage:
http://www.realtor.org/topics/national-flood-insurance-program-nfip
FEMA Bulletin W-14014 (dated April 15th): http://www.ksefocus.com/billdatabase/clientfiles/172/4/2003.pdf
FEMA Bulletin W-14016 (dated April 24th): http://www.ksefocus.com/billdatabase/clientfiles/172/4/2021.pdf
NAR Implementation Survey: https://survey.vovici.com/se.ashx?s=2D55F0781086FB83
NAR Frequently Asked Flood Insurance Questions:
http://www.realtor.org/topics/national-flood-insurance-program-nfip/homeowner-flood-insurance-affordability-act
NAR Legal Guidance on what to tell clients: http://www.ksefocus.com/billdatabase/clientfiles/172/4/1816.pdf
“Summer LUAU”
Lake Cable Club House
Saturday, July 12, 2014
(more information coming soon)
Thank You 2014 Affiliate Sponsors, Your
Partners in Business
Gold
Huntington Bank
Silver
Beacon Title Agency Inc
Colonial Title
MCTV
Quest Title Agency Inc
Title One Agency Inc
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Bronze
Barry Sigler Inspections LLC
Campbell & Associates Inc
Detective Homes Inspections LTD
Detective Homes Mitigation LTD
Exclusive Title & Escrow
First Merit Mortgage
Full Service Property Inspections
Pumphrey Hamel Ins
Simler Inspections
The Commercial & Savings Bank
Wagoner Moving Systems
Westfield Bank
Safety Reminder
Remember to always be aware
of your surroundings and
implement the rules of safety!
STAY SAFE AND SMART
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The Professional Services Commmittee of the Stark County Association of REALTORS® presents:
Know the Code:
Real Estate Ethics
Instructor, Toby Hoy
Executive Vice President,
Residential Bancorp
Thursday, June 5, 2014
5 - 8 PM at SCAR
Pending 3 hour
CE
(4344 Metro Circle N.W., North Canton OH 44720)
Free to Members
$22 Non-Members
No Shows will be charged!
Limited
Seating
Name
Company
File #
Phone
Credit Card (Visa/MC/Discover)
Expiration DateV-Code
Signature
Credit Card Billing Address
A
light dinner will
be provided by the Affiliate
Sponsors, Your Partners in
Business!
To register, mail to SCAR 4344 Metro Circle NW,
North Canton OH 44720
call 330-494-5630 Fax 330-232-8502 or
E-Mail to lyelichek@starkrealtors.com
reputation
and
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You built and keep your reputation by
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Paul Ferguson
Neil Clark
Mark Hershberger
Bryan Rambler
Greg Snyder
Serving Stark, Lorain, Erie, Huron, Medina, Wayne and Western Summit Counties
The Stark County Association of REALTORS Professional Services Committee
and The Building Industry Association of Stark County presents;
“Home Building from the Ground Up”
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Time:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Place:
The Meadows of Scotsbury
Located: Amherst Rd, Jackson Township
$30 Member Price
$40 Non Member Price
Pending 3 Hours CE
HARD HATS ARE REQUIRED!
Hard hats donated by the “Affiliate Sponsors,
Your Partners in Business”. Please check if you
need a hard hat....yes or no!
Yes
No
Name
Company
File #
Phone
Credit Card (Visa/MC/Discover)
Expiration DateV-Code
Signature
Credit Card Billing Address
To register, mail to SCAR 4344 Metro Circle NW,
North Canton OH 44720
call 330-494-5630 Fax 330-232-8502 or
E-Mail to lyelichek@starkrealtors.com
Note: If you have any disabilities which require special
accommodations, including the provision of auxiliary aids &
services, please indicate those needs when making your reservation.
Ever wonder if the basic knowledge of home
construction would help you make more sales?
This course will give the basics on the design
and scheduling process of a typical home. Topics
include lot selection and preparation, stake out,
excavation, basement construction, framing and
rough lumber, rough trades, plumbing, HVAC,
electric, insulation, drywall, trim, cabinets,
carpet, paint, inspections, codes & warranties.
All topics are clearly explained in an organized
manner by one of our builder members.
Dress appropriately (casual attire: boots &
jeans) for an on site program.
Boxed lunches will be provided after the
course.
Following lunch enjoy the “Dusty Shoe”
tour of the Parade of Homes.
Election Notice
Wanted
Candidates for the
2015 SCAR Board of Directors
2014 PARADE OF HOMES
SPECIAL REALTOR "DUSTY SHOE" INVITATION
The Meadows of Scotsbury
All Stark County Association of REALTORS members are invited
to a sneak preview of the seven homes in the 2014 BIA Parade
of Homes on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 from 1:00 - 3:00pm.
The Sneak Peek includes a boxed lunch at the site and starts at 1:00pm.
Come out and stroll through the Parade homes and get a first-hand view
of what they will look like in their finished state. We’re hoping you’ll
come back with clients during our show later in the summer.
SCAR’s Nominating Committee is seeking
interested REALTOR® members involved in the
Association for the 2015 elected positions.
Application Deadline: Friday, August 1, 2014
Candidate Interviews:
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Electronic Election Dates:
September 24, 25, 26, 2014
- Positions to be Filled Secretary/Treasurer - One position
The Meadows of Scotsbury is located in Jackson Township off Amherst
Rd.
To RSVP and for more information, please call the BIA of Stark County
at 330-494-5700 or info@biastark.org.
REALTOR® Director - Two positions (3-year term)
Contact SCAR at 330-494-5630 or
email to tlarochelle@starkrealtors.com
Click here to download Candidate
Application Form
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Closing Office:
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Breakfast in the Park
Thursday, May 22, 2014
8:00 a.m.
Dogwood Park, North Canton
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Don't miss the chance to win great door prizes!
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- Ethics Case #14-3: Submission of Pertinent Facts
Buyer A filed a complaint against REALTOR® B, the listing
broker, involving a property purchased earlier to Buyer A.
REALTOR® B was notified of the complaint, directed to be
present at a hearing, and requested to present to a Hearing
Panel of the Board’s Professional Standards Committee all
pertinent facts relating to the transaction. REALTOR® B’s
response was a statement that he would refuse to submit
any information in the matter to a Hearing Panel and would
not attend the scheduled hearing, on the grounds that the
complaint itself was not justified.
Explaining his position, REALTOR® B stated that his
participation in the transaction was exclusively as the agent
of the seller; that he had not been representing the buyer; and
hence, could not be subject to a complaint by the buyer for
simply transmitting information on behalf of the seller.
All of his statements concerning the property, REALTOR®
B said, were based on information supplied to him by his
client, the seller. Any error in this information, he contended,
might well provide the basis for a lawsuit between the buyer
and seller. As the agent of the seller, he felt that he was
not answerable to the buyer for having done no more than
transmit information provided to him by the seller.
REALTOR® B was advised by the Board that his
reasoning was incorrect; that he was obligated by
Article 14 to submit pertinent facts to a Hearing Panel
of the Board’s Professional Standards Committee and
to participate in the hearing. REALTOR® B agreed to
comply, and a hearing on the complaint was held.
Article 14 states that if charged with unethical practice or
asked to present evidence or to cooperate in any other way,
in any professional standards proceeding or investigation,
REALTORS® shall place all pertinent facts before the
proper tribunals of the Member Board or affiliated institute,
society, or council in which membership is held and shall
take no action to disrupt or obstruct such processes.
“Save the Dates”
2014 R-Day event, Wednesday, October 8 at
Meyers Lake Ballroom in Canton.
We hope you will participate in the vendor fair this
year. Watch for more details on registering coming
this summer!
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Phone: 330-492-8262 Fax: 330-492-0549
E-Mail: naswells35@sbcglobal.net
We specialize in:
• FHA & VA Approved Inspections
• Well & Septic Inspections
• Flow Tests - Chlorination
• Winterized or Vacant Homes
Registered/Certified Service Provider for Stark & Summit Counties
Serving Northeast Ohio for over 30 Years
HUD/FHA * Farmers Administration * Department of agriculiture * Rural Housing Developemnt
Fannie Mae * Freddie Mac * Banks * Title/Mortgage Companies * Government Refinances
- WCR Candace Chester, 2014 President
The Dandelion, the least of All
There are quizzes that you can take on Facebook such
as “What kind of dog are you” or “What kind of bird
are you”. I admit that I have taken them. I took one that
asked “what season are you”. I came out to be winter.
Me….a winter. For those who know me I hate winter,
sometimes with a passion. The only good thing about
winter are old sweat shirts and bulky sweaters. My
favorite season is Spring. Everything is new, fresh and
green starts to pop up everywhere. Even cutting the
grass can be fun and invigorating.
What I want you to consider today is “what kind of
flower are you”? I thought that being the Hybiscus
would be really nice. Such a beautiful large red flower,
absolutely stunning. Some of you might like to be
the Carnation, our state flower. You could bloom and
represent our state wherever you go. Then there is the
rose which is so aromatic but it comes with a price…
thorns!
After much consideration I think we should all strive to
be the Dandelion. Yes the lowly, unappreciated flower
that we can’t get rid of. For one thing, this flower never
gives up. You can spray it, weed it and it still persists
on flourishing where it chooses to grow. It’s roots go
far down into the earth. You can pull and pull and think
that you finally got rid of it just to see it reappear! Once
this brightly yellow flower is done showing itself off
it becomes a puffy mass of seedlings. It is determined
to duplicate itself. It’s purpose is to propagate and
make more dandelions for us to enjoy and learn from.
Children will happily pluck it up, put it up to their lips
and blow hard to spread this wonderful flower, so more
of us can enjoy it.
Ugh you say? Perhaps. However think about this. Like
the dandelion, wouldn’t you like to bloom where you are
planted with strong roots that go down deep into your
soul. Determined to speak the truth, be a leader, and
direct your family in doing what is right. When the wind
tries to blow us in different directions we can stand firm
in our beliefs, goals and desires to do what is best for
us because we have roots that are planted firmly in our
beliefs.
Think twice about this lowly flower. It is a beautiful
yellow flower with a lesson for us all. The Bible
reminds us that things which are least esteemed will, in
the end, receive greater praise. The Dandelion, the least
all flowers is just a weed. Yet it’s example shows us
how to become the greater and to flourish where we are
planted.
Let’s talk WCR. In May we have scheduled Leslie Ungar
who will be speaking about opportunities having a shelf
life. It is important, especially in Real Estate to keep
in touch with our clients. We should never be caught
unguarded missing the opportunity to serve our clients
both new and old. Come join us May 8. Call Christine
Schell for reservations.
June is our annual Past Presidents Luncheon. It is so
much fun to meet the past presidents and to learn about
their time in WCR.
Also we receive good news. One Stark County Chapter
of WCR has received the Gold Reward for Chapter
Excellence for 2013. I will be picking up the reward at
the Realtor Party Convention in Washington DC.
Lots of great things are happening with WCR. Come join
us and be a part of a wonderful organization.
Candy Chester
President WCR Stark County Chapter
Thursday May 8th, 2014 11:15-1:15pm
La Pizzaria 3656 Dressler Rd. NW Canton, Ohio 44718
$15 luncheon ~ parmesan crusted chicken breast w/ potato, salad & dessert
“Opportunities Have a Shelf Life”
Presented by Leslie Ungar
We will be informed by the communication expert;
Changing the world one client’s confidence at a time!
$15 RSVP must be prepaid & receive by Monday May 5th, 2014 by 3pm:
To: Residential Bancorp
5686 Dressler Rd NW
North Canton, Ohio 44720
C/O Christine Schell
Name _________________________________________
Phone _______________________________________
Company ______________________________________
Frequently Asked Questions Stark County Association of REALTORS® Membership
If I return my license to the Ohio Division of Real Estate, can I get a refund of the “unused” portion of
my dues?
Association policy states “There shall be no refund of Stark County Association of REALTORS® dues after January 31 of each year.
How long after I turn in my membership application can I do business using the term “REALTOR®”?
As soon as we get your application and application fees you are considered a conditional REALTOR® member. You will have access to CRIS within 24 hours.
Why is my member number wrong on invoices?
For some members, your member number is not necessarily the same as your file number. Additionally, since the Rapattoni member number field is one digit short,
SCAR staff leaves off the second digit (always a zero) in our files. We realize your actual member number is one digit longer.
How do I place an order for forms?
Go to www.StarkRealtors.com and log-in under the “Members” section. You may order your forms there. You will receive an e-mail when your order is ready.
Can SCAR sell forms to those who are non-SCAR members?
NO! SCAR staff only is permitted to sell forms to SCAR members.
What happens to my membership if I return my license to the division of real estate? What is the procedure for returning to the Association after I have reactivated my license with a member broker?
If you return your license to the division of real estate you will be considered inactive with the Association. It does not matter that you have paid your membership
through the end of the year, you MUST be active with a member broker to be considered a member of the Stark County Association of REALTORS®. If
you return within one year of the date your membership was cancelled, you only will owe any current dues. If you return after one year of the date your membership was cancelled, you must join again as a brand new member, paying the application fees and attending orientation.
Where can I order miscellaneous real estate supplies?
You have the opportunity to purchase real estate business products offered by Trader Publishing. You may contact Trader at 330-478-9200.
Frequently Asked Questions: CRIS MLS
How do I login to CRIS as a new member?
Every time you enter CRIS (Rapattoni) your login will be your state file number. The first time you ever login, your password will be the first eight digits of your
file number. It will then ask you to change your password if you so wish.
What do I need to do to change my personal information?
Contact your local CRIS board for any membership changes, adding or changing a voicemail, new alternate phone number or change of address. The information
will be forwarded to the CRIS membership office in order to update the MLS system.
Who do I contact if I need CRIS MLS technical support?
For assistance using the CRIS MLS system, please contact the Rapattoni Help Desk at 1-866-730-7114.
What are the SUPRA hours?
Frequently Asked Questions: SUPRA
SUPRA field support will be available from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Eastern time.
If you have any questions with your SUPRA key, please call 1-877-699-6787. SCAR only will be leasing SUPRA keys and lockboxes and WILL NOT
be providing any technical support. Thus, if you are in need of assistance, please call the aforementioned number (the number also can be found on the back of
your SUPRA key)
SCAR Supra Keys & Lock Boxes can be leased duriing the hours of 9am - 4pm.