REALTOR® NEWS LETTER
Monday, July 20, 2009
THERE WILL BE NO NEWS LETTER THE WEEK OF AUGUST 24, 2009. REALTOR® SAFETY TIP: Secure your windows and locks
You can mount locks on the corners of sides of windows to keep them secure even when partially open. You can do this with window pinning (inserting a pin or nail above a window so it can’t be opened) or track fillers (such as a wooden pole placed into the track of the window).
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Bayou Board News
THE JULY 2009 MONTHLY GATHERING WILL BE THE CHRISTMAS IN JULY SOCIAL! BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING – The Directors of the Bayou Board of REALTORS® will be meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at the Board Office starting at 9:00 am. If you are unable to attend or would like to add to the agenda notify Modez no later than the Monday prior to the meeting in “writing”. Any REALTOR® member wishing to attend the Board of Directors meetings must notify Modez no later than the Monday prior to the meeting, to ensure adequate seating. ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS – The Bayou Board of REALTORS will be holding the annual election on Thursday, August 6, 2009. For full details ie, Slate of Nominees, Absentee Voting, events of the day, luncheon sign-up etc., visit www.BayouRealtor.com and click on Event Calendar. WIN REALTOR® 2010 MLS & LOCAL FEES PAID! – Congratulations to Audrey Skipper with Town & Country Real Estate. Audrey’s name was drawn at the Trade Show. Audrey will receive her entrance fee to the Annual Election Luncheon paid in full. To view how you can be eligible for 2009 & 2010 drawing visit www.BayouRealtor.com click on Event Calendar, then click 2009 & 2010 Drawings. Another REALTOR® will be selected from the Annual Election Luncheon to receive their meal paid at the next luncheon. Also, if you attended the Legislative Outreach and the Trade Show your name will continue forward to be dropped in the bucket for the year end drawing to receive local dues and supra key renewal paid. EDUCATION COURSE REGISTER NOW! - 2009 LREC MANDATORY TOPIC RESIDENTIAL AGREEMENT TO BUY OR SELL OFFERING – On August 19, 2009 at the Quality Inn in Houma is the date for this offering. This is an offering through Louisiana REALTORS. You can register through Louisiana REALTORS at www.larealtors.org or see the sign up form at www.BayouRealtor.com and click on event calendar. Remember your reservation needs to be sent to Louisiana REALTORS not Bayou Board. MEMBER BENEFITS! – The National Association of REALTORS® has carefully considered how we can best support you, our members in these uncertain times. NAR is here to assist you and your business with the “Right Tools, Right Now.” Effective immediately, NAR is offering members over 300 products, publications and services for FREE or AT COST so you can easily take advantage of the timely tools, tips and strategies you and your business need. Get these valuable products and resources RIGHT NOW at www.REALTOR.org/RightTools. Each month new additions will be added throughout 2009/2010. Save the address in your favorites!
AFFILIATE APPRECIATION SOCIAL! –Friday, July 24, 2009 at the Quality Hotel/Houma from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm we are holding our Annual Affiliate Appreciation Social. For full details/sign up form visit www.BayouRealtor.com and click on Event Calendar.
MLS NEWS
MLS COMMITTEE MEETING – The MLS Committee Meeting will be on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at the Board Office starting at 9:00 am. If you are unable to attend or would like to add to the agenda notify Modez no later than the Monday prior to the meeting in “writing”.
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MLS EMAIL ADDRESS – When emailing MLS listing information, questions, concerns etc., send them to BayouBoardMLS@BayouRealtor.com (Jennifer’s email). All other emails send to BayouBoard@BayouRealtor.com (Modez’s email). Thank you. BOARD INPUT SHEETS – If you have any suggestions for changes/additions/correction to the MLS Input Sheets, please send them to the BayouBoard@BayouRealtor.com no later than August 1, 2009. MLS will be addressing them when they meet in August.
UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS
Structure – Monday, July 27th – 1:30 pm – Board Office Future Banquet Planning Task Force – Tuesday, August 4th – 2:00 pm – Board Office New Member Orientation – Thursday, August 20th – Board Office
UPCOMING EDUCATION/EVENTS – DETAILS COMING SOON!
2-Hour Education Program on “Title Coming Soon” – Thursday, September 3rd – 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Terrebonne Parish Library Understanding Today’s FHA – Thursday, October 15th – Quality Inn Certified Buyers Housing Advantage Representative – Wednesday, November 18th – Quality Inn
“BAYOU TALK”
If you know or want to share something, pass it on. Send information to the board at BayouBoard@BayouRealtor.com.
Need a list of Home Builders? Visit http://www.selhba.com. MR. HABITAT CONTEST - The Mr. Habitat contest is around the corner. There are still over 500 families in need of housing and every person who can come will be assisting a great cause. It would be great if companies could get a table, each table sits 10. If you need tickets you can call the Habitat office at 1-985-447-6999, Shirin Nail at RE/MAX Good Earth at 1-985-851-3999 or Pam Cook at Patterson Real Estate at 1-985-868-5230.
WHAT REALTORS® NEED TO HAVE TO RENEW THEIR LICENSE IN 2009?
All Licensees need to have 12-hours of education through the Louisiana Real Estate Commission no later than December 31, 2009, keep the following in mind. The State mandated 2009 4-hour topic is “Residential Agreement to Buy or Sell”. The other 8-hours needed are optional as long as they are approved by the Louisiana Real Estate Commission.
UPCOMING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
GRI COURSE OFFERING IN HOUMA! – Viral Marketing - How to Get Your Point Out On a Beer Budget with Terry Watson on November 12, 2009 from 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM at the Quality Inn. Course Description Coming Soon CE pending, 1 GRI (1/2 price is you already hold your GRI Designation) Fee Schedule - $120 – Member, Early Bird (21 days prior to course) - $170 – Member, Late - $190 – Member, Onsite - $215 – Non-member. For more information, contact: Louisiana REALTORS info@larealtors.org 1-800-266-8538. Seating is limited, don’t delay. **REMEMBER** Bayou Board has an Education Course Fund on a first come first serve basis. – CE HOURS ARE PENDING LREC APPROVAL. Even if you would just need the hours, Terry Watson is a presenter you will not want to miss – visit his site at www.TerryWatson.com 2009 EDUCATION TUITION FUND – The Professional Development Team with approval of the Board of Directors has established a “2009 Designation Fund” of $5,000.00. This fund has been established to give local Bayou Board REALTOR® members reimbursement of ½ of the actual cost for completion of a “course” toward an NAR, LR or Local recognized designation. For the “Education Reimbursement Form” contact Modez at BayouBoard@BayouRealtor.com.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT ARTICLES!
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With so many members on vacation and having family time - Articles will return in September 2009
Senate District 20 Election Day is August 1
I appreciate your support of my candidacy for the District 20 Senate seat. As a REALTOR®, I believe I have an understanding of what it takes to keep our market strong, and to keep our state moving forward. I will work to make insurance more affordable, and to protect homes and businesses from flooding and other hazards that make our economy vulnerable. May we all work together to help District 20 and the entire state of Louisiana become an even better place for all of us to live, work and enjoy life! Damon Baldone Senate District 20
Early voting July 18, 8:30-6:00 pm and July 20-25 8:30 - 6:00 pm at your Registrar of Voter's office. VOTE # 1 on Ballot Registrar of Voters office located in the Houma Courthouse Annex 7856 West Main Street Suite 110, Houma, LA., in Lafourche Parish you can early vote in the Registrar of Voters office 307 West 4th Street room 101, Thibodaux or 101 West 112 Street in Cut Off.
Click here for Voter Registration Information & Procedures
We have campaign signs available!
Please let us know if you are interested in showing your support by placing a sign in your yard or at your business. Contact: Cerissa Antill Grass Roots Campaign Coordinator Phone: 985-860-4646 Fax: 985-872-2319 Email: Cerissa.DamonBaldoneCampaign@gmail.com
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