July 2016 - West Central Association of Realtors

The Voice of Real Estate in
West Central Ohio
I S S U E
OFFICERS
Tim Heinz
President
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J U L Y
West Central Association of REALTORS®
400 S. Cable Road Lima, OH 45805
Phone: 419.227.5432
www.wcare.net
Fax: 419.229.1842
Kim Eilerman
President-Elect
HELP YOUR SELLER SEE THE LIGHT ON A REALISTIC LIST PRICE
Jason Liening
Vice President
But in 2003, we upgraded the bathroom, built a jungle gym
and put in a new dishwasher.
What REALTOR® hasn’t felt challenged during pricing
discussions with homeowners in a similar situation? And
why wouldn’t an average homeowner expect to earn a
return on home improvements?
Thankfully, there is a common ground when it comes to
landing on a solid listing price. Here are two proven tools
and techniques for guiding your seller in the right direction.
Getting re al on the value of hom e im provem ents
Flushing out what qualifies as an appreciable home improvement can be a sensitive issue. Homeowners who
have put a lot of effort into converting the garage to a
family room or the third bedroom to a new master closet
may not want to hear that their “new addition” actually
depreciates the home’s value.
On the flip side, conscientious homeowners who put their
improvement dollars to good use stand to recoup at least
a portion of their investment, especially if they rely on a
REALTOR® who uses RPR’s Refine Value Tool.
With up to 30 predefined home improvements to choose
from, RPR’s Refine Value Tool accurately calculates the
depreciated value of home improvements, from mid-range
jobs to upscale additions and remodels. The tool also
enables users to refine a home’s value by confirming/
adjusting basic facts about the property, as well as other
factors such as an assessment of local market conditions,
the interior and exterior of the home’s condition, lot size,
view, privacy and more.
Dick Clark
Past President
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dawne Anderson
Dawn Arheit
Dan Irwin
Kate Shulaw
Jaylene Smith
Tim Stanford
CEO
Roxann Shaffer
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Welcome
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Realtor Safety Tip
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Legally Speaking
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Upcoming CE
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Upcoming Meetings
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BOD Mtg. Minutes
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Birthdays
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Affiliates
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Calendar
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NARRPR.COM
Getting into what
reall y happened to
the house next door
Beyond what they find on the web, consumers form their
expectations from personal experiences or what they hear
from neighbors. “The house next door sold for more than
you’re suggesting we sell for,” is well heard by listing
agents. Short of arranging a tour of said house, REALTORS® can opt to pull up RPR’s app right there at the
kitchen table.
Using a smartphone or tablet, the app’s GPS will automatically detect the phone’s whereabouts and display all of the
homes in the area in either a list or map view. Discover all
there is to know about the property, including:
Did the property sell for more or less than the list
price?
Did the home have any distressed actions?
How long was the house on the market?
Were there price reductions?
As the photos and data speak for themselves, many
agents will politely put the ball back into the seller’s court
by asking, “Now that you’ve learned more about your
neighbor’s property, how would you rate your home by
comparison?” Doing so allows the homeowner to reevaluate her assumptions and move the needle that much closer to a mutually agreed upon list price.
IMPORTANT REMINDER!
THE EVENT / CLEVELAND...SEPT. 19-21, 2016
The Fourth Quadrennial Period for the NAR
Professional Standards Requirement Code of
Ethics Course began January 1, 2013.
THIS COURSE MUST BE COMPLETED BY
DECEMBER 31, 2016.
VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE!
The Board has a new modern
and user friendly website.
Check it out today!
www.wcare.net
Please fax or email your certificate to the
Board Office upon completion as your certificate number is needed to meet this requirement.
And follow us on Facebook!
For details and registration information go to
www.oarconvention.com
It’s a Girl!
NOTICE
THE BOARD OFFICE DOES
NOT TAKE CASH PAYMENTS.
CREDIT CARDS, CHECKS OR
MONEY ORDERS ONLY.
Congratulations to
Jaylene Smith & Robert Riepenhoff
On the birth of their daughter!
Ava Kathlene Riepenhoff
May 2, 2016
6 lbs 19 inches
Congratulations to
Devin & Kylie Dye
On the birth of their daughter!
Kinsley Faith Dye
May 5, 2016
8 lbs 5 oz 20.5 inches
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West Central’s Online CE Resource
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
Justin Irons– Berkshire Hathaway
Barton Fenton– Keller Williams Consultants
Joe MacBenn– Yocum Realty
Virginia Golan-Elliott– Keller Williams Consultants
Todd Neu– Cowan Realtors
William Johnson– HER Realtors
Trevor Pellegrini– Merritt real Estate
Greg Schuerman– Schrader Realty
To enroll in a Continuing Education class go to:
http://www.wcaremls.net
Then select West Central’s Online
Education link, from there you
can select a class and use the
discount code offered monthly !!
Upcoming CE
Optimizing Features of the MLS
(3 Hours Elective CE Credit)
August 17, 2016
9:30-1:00
@ Board Office
Upcoming Meetings
BOD Meeting
July 5, 2016
Via email
Membership Meeting
@ Shawnee Country Club
Thursday, July 28, 2016
11:30 AM
$15 per person
Please RSVP to the Board
Office if you plan to attend
Realtor Safety Tips
Tip #17
“Who’s Calling?”
Install caller I.D. on your telephone, which should automatically reject calls from numbers
that have been blocked. This will
provide you with immediate information about the source of
the call.
Wynne Whitney– Real Living CCR Realtors
NEW MLS MEMBERS
Tonya Shellenbarger– Binkley Real Estate
Kris Suerdick– Zimmerman Realty
Notice of Name Change
Tammy Breneman of CCR Realtors recently got
married and changed her name, her new name is
Tammy Breneman-Cummins
Team advertising violations persist
By Peg Ritenour, OAR Vice President of Legal Services/Administration, ohiorealtors.org
The number of agents working together as a team has increased significantly in recent years.
Although the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing does not license such
teams, it does allow licensees to advertise as a team. However when doing so, the team must
comply with a team advertising regulation adopted by the Ohio Real Estate Commission. This
regulation contains very specific requirements that applies to all forms of advertising by teams,
whether it’s a yard sign, billboard, business card, website, brochure, or print ad. Although this
regulation was adopted in 2002, non-compliance by those functioning as teams is commonplace. The Q&A below is intended to help teams and their brokers comply with the advertising
requirements and avoid a license law violation:
Q: Another agent and I have formed a team called The Smith Jones Team. Can we advertise in just the team name or do we need to include both of our names in the ad along
with the team name?
A: Although the license law allows licensees to use a team name in advertising, it requires that
the licensed name of at least one agent affiliated with the team must appear in any ad along
with the team name. Therefore while it is not necessary to include both of your names in advertising, you must include at least one of your names in all forms of advertising.
Q: So, what are our options on yard signs? My name is Jane Smith and the other agent
is Mary Jones.
A: You must advertise in one of three ways in your advertising, including yard signs:
The Smith Jones Team, Jane Smith and Mary Jones
The Smith Jones Team, Jane Smith; or
The Smith Jones Team, Mary Jones
Q: I have a team of four agents. I use my full name in the team name — The John Greene
Team. Does this meet the license law requirement of having at least one licensee’s name
in team advertising?
A: Yes. Under the advertising rule, if the team name includes the full name of a licensee as it
appears on his license the requirement is met.
Q: Does the brokerage name need to be included in advertising by the team?
A: Yes. Ohio license law requires the brokerage name be included in all advertising.
Q: Can the team name be more prominent than the brokerage name in an ad?
A: No. Neither the team name nor the name of the licensees affiliated with that team can be
more prominent than the brokerage name. It should be noted that individual agent and team
names should be compared to the brokerage name as it appears on the brokerage license. This
licensed name does not generally include the name of any franchise the brokerage may be
affiliated with and would not include any logo or artwork.
Q: Our team includes two unlicensed personal assistants. Is it OK to include their names
when listing the team members in our advertising?
A: Yes, however the team advertising rule requires that they must be identified as unlicensed
persons.
Q: We use a team photo in our advertising. Do we need to identify every person in the
photo in the ad?
A: No. It is not necessary to identify the persons in the photo as long as the team advertising
rule requirements are met (at least one licensed team member’s name is included in the ad, the
brokerage name is included and the brokerage name is at least equal in prominence to that of
the team name and agent’s name). However if you do identify the individuals in the photo, any
person in the photo who is unlicensed must be clearly identified as an unlicensed staff person.
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BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 8:30 AM
JULY BIRTHDAYS
Jack Adams
Ruth Baldauf-Liebrecht
Laura Buroker
Linda Cook
Debra Doll
Duane Dulmage
Dawn Iiames
Jason Liening
President Tim Heinz called the meeting to order at 8:30. President Elect Kim Eilerman, Vice President
Jason Liening, Past President Dick Clark, Dawne Anderson, Dawn Arheit, Dan Irwin, Kate Shulaw and
Tim Stanford were present. Jaylene Smith was absent.
There was a quorum.
Agenda approved with addition of new members.
April minutes approved.
April financial statements accepted for filing.
Approved new members: Darla Mull, Cowan Realtors; Renee Knick, Dick Clark Real State; Pam Klinger,
Hartsock Realty; Edson Wentworth, Merritt Real Estate; Kathy Dudgeon, Schrader Realty;
Approved Co-op with Heartland Association of Realtors for Supra Keys
Approved 3Q MLS fees
Meeting adjourned
Brian Mackenbach
Jim Maidon
Rex Maxwell
Lindsay McDonald
Virginia Miller
Krista Opperman
Edward Parker
Ryan Place
Jeff Point
Jane Robinson
Suprakey Cooperation with Heartland Association Approved!
West Central’s Board of Directors has approved Suprakey cooperation with the
Heartland Association.
If you would like to show one of their listings you will be able to open their lockboxes
with your Suprakey and vice versa.
The Ekey (the key on your phone) will update automatically.
The Dkey (the little black box) will need to be brought into the board office and
reprogrammed if you would like to use it on a Heartland keybox.
You are not required to update your key to continue using it.
If you have any questions please call the Board Office.
Paul Shenk
Libby Smith
Larry Smith
Beverly Sweeney
Edward Van Horn
Kendra Wessell
2016 REALTOR® of the Year
The awards committee of the West Central Association of REALTORS®
request nominations for the 2016 REALTOR® of the year.
Please submit your nominations in writing to the Board Office by
5:00pm, Monday, July 18, 2016.
They can be dropped off in person, emailed, faxed or sent by mail.
Remember– Nominees must be a member of the Board.
The President of the Board cannot be nominated while in office.
Nominees will be notified and asked to
submit their resume for consideration.
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THANK YOU TO OUR GREAT AFFILIATES
Aardvark Home Inspections
Congressional Bank
First Lima Title Agency
Joe Mishak
7716 Lima Road
Ft. Wayne, IN 46818
P: 260-471-2800 F: 260-471-2805
customercare@aardvarkfortwayne.com
BJ DeFinis
6016 Waynesfield Rd
Cridersville, OH 45806
P: 419-230-0184 F: 419-648-9984
bdefinis@congressionalbank.com
Pam Jennings
1617 Allentown Ste 100
Lima, Ohio 45805
P: 419 228-2272 F:419 228-3779
pam@firstlimatitle.com
Anthony Perry
7716 Lima Road
Ft. Wayne, IN 46818
P: 260-471-2800 F: 260-471-2805
customercare@aardvarkfortwayne.com
Farm Credit of Mid-America
Staci L. Freeman
1617 Allentown Ste 100
Lima, Ohio 45805
P: 419 228-2272 F:419 228-3779
staci@firstlimatitle.com
American Home Shield
Fifth Third Bank
Huntington National Bank
Elizabeth Kimbler
10100 Atchison Rd.
Dayton, OH 45458
P: 800-735-4663
C: 937-716-3557
ekimbler@ahslink.com
Greg Elmore
39 West Whipp Rd.
Dayton, OH 45459
P: 937 436-4714 F: 937 319-4142
Greg.elmore@53.com
Chrisa McGhee NMLS#451617
631 W. Market Street
Lima, Ohio 45801
P: 419 226-6020 F: 877 238-4052
Chrisa.i.mcghee@huntington.com
AmeriFirst Home Mortgage
Jack Hayzlett
1311 Bellefontaine Street
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
P: 419-738-7158 F: 419-738-9610
Jack.hayzlett@53.com
Kilco Title Agency
Rex Whetstone
1075 Shawnee Rd, Suite B
Lima, OH 45805
P: 419-234-7310 F: 419-932-6675
rwhetstone@amerifirst.com
Chase Bank
Jennifer Lombardi NMLS#295570
500 S. Main Street
Findlay, OH 45840
P: 419 424-7517 F: 866 628-9709
Jennifer.x.lombardi@chase.com
Cynthia R. Sawmiller NMLS#824021
2665 Fort Amanda Rd
Lima, OH 45804
P: 419-733-2128 F: 855-244-0221
cynthia.r.sawmiller@chase.com
Citizens National Bank
Mary Ann George
201 N. Main Street
Lima, Ohio 45801
P: 419 224-0400 F: 419 229-2095
maryann@cnbohio.com
Alexis von Stein NMLS#1207527
1625 E. Fifth Street
Delphos, OH 45833
P:419 695-6000 F:419 695-6007
Alexis.vonstein@e-farmcredit.com
Lisa Harding NMLS#482696
225 N. West St.
Lima, Ohio 45801
P: 419-229-4450 F: 844-210-4366
Lisa.harding@53.com
1st American Home Buyers Protection
Dawn Weinbrecht
3460 E. Lincolnshire Blvd.
Toledo, Ohio 43606
P: 419 494-2054
dweinbrecht@firstam.com
First Federal Bank
Gwen Sackinger
2526 Shawnee Road
Lima, Ohio 45805
P: 419 221-1312 F: 419 222-7434
gsackinger@first-fed.com
Elaine Evans
230 E. Second Street
Delphos, Ohio 45833
P: 419 695-1055 F: 419 695-5749
eevans@first-fed.com
Ed Pedlow
119 N. West St, Ste 101
Lima, Ohio 45801
P: 419 228-8989 F: 419 228-9111
Kilcotitle@bright.net
Liberty National Bank
Angela Hersh
118 S. Main Street, P. O. Box 135
Ada, Ohio 45810
P: 419 634-5015 F: 419 634-0335
ahersh@lnbbank.com
Joyce Rostorfer
100 E. Franklin Street, P. O. Box 234
Kenton, Ohio 43326
P: 419 673-1217
jrostorfer@lnbbank.com
Lane’s Moving & Storage
Mark Bowsher
245 E. Murphy Street
Lima, OH 45801
P: 419-228-3624
Nikki@lanesmoving.com
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THANK YOU TO OUR GREAT AFFILIATES
The Lima News
Superior Credit Union
The Union Bank Company
Pam Stricker
3515 Elida Road
Lima, Ohio 45807
P: 419 223-1010 F: 419 221-2884
pstricker@civitasmedia.com
Michelle Snyder
4230 Elida Rd.
Lima, Ohio 45807
P: 419 879-3491 F: 419 227-5258
msnyder@superiorfcu.com
Kim Verhoff
100 S. High Street
Columbus Grove, Ohio 45830
P:419 659-2141 x 4224 F:419 659-2069
kverhoff@theubank.com
Neidert’s Mowers
Superior Title, LLC
Mark Kline
507 E. Kiracofe St.
Elida, OH 45807
P: 419-331-5296 F: 419-331-5296
mark@neidertsmowers.com
T. Blain Brock, II
540 W. Market
Lima, Ohio 45801
P: 419 221-5342 F: 419-227-0582
tblain@superiortitlellc.com
Northwest Title Services
Chris DuBois
101 N. Elizabeth Street
Lima, Ohio 45801
P:419 222-1122 F: 419 224-6181
cdubois@corylpa.com
Old Republic Home Protection
Christine Dern
5165 Valley View Dr.
Medina, OH 44256
P: (330) 441-1737 F: (800) 866-2488
christineDe@orhp.com
Rite Cut Property Maintenance
James Benvenuto
519 N. Jackson Street
Lima, OH 45801
P: 419-204-8047
ritecutproperty@gmail.com
Anita Lindeman
540 Market Street
Lima, OH 45802
P: 419-221-5343
alindeman@superiortitlellc.com
Macy Schroeder
540 W. Market Street
Lima, OH 45801
P: 419-221-5341 F: 419-227-5258
schroederm@superiortitlellc.com
The State Bank
Greg Roebuck
903 W. Market St
Lima, OH 45805
P: (419)228-4425 F: (419)228-4425
Greg.roebuck@yourstatebank.com
TopMark Federal Credit Union
Michelle Boughan
3800 S. Dixie Highway
Lima, Ohio 45806
P: 419 879-1500 F: 419 879-2223
mboughan@topmarkfcu.com
ServPro of Lima
Madeline Theis
1390 Findlay Road
Lima, Ohio 45801
P:419 516-4990 F: 419 516-4991
madeline@servprooflima.com
Ana Ford
3800 S. Dixie Highway
Lima, Ohio 45806
P: 419 224-2941 F: 419 224-6338
aford@topmarkfcu.com
Vicky Gilbert
100 S. High Street
Columbus Grove, Ohio 45830
P:419 659-2141 x 4224 F:419 659-2069
vgilbert@theubank.com
Union Home Mortgage
Rex Grasz
250 Highland Parkway, Suite D
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
P: 567-998-4276 x1833 F: 567-998-4105
rgrasz@unionhomemortgage.com
US Bank
Keesha Lawrence
730 W. Market Street
Tiffin, OH 44883
P: 419-448-5379 F: 419-447-7643
Keesha.lawrence@usbank.com
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