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2009 Summary of Key Professional Standards Changes
Part One
Standard of Practice 1-15
REALTORS®, in response to inquiries from buyers or cooperating brokers shall, with the sellers’ approval, disclose the existence of offers on the property. Where disclosure is authorized, REALTORS® shall also disclose, if asked, whether offers were obtained by the listing licensee, another licensee in the listing firm, or by a cooperating broker. (Adopted 1/03, Amended 1/06 1-08)
Source: NAR
The Code of Ethics Spotlight is provided by the GLVAR Professional Standards Department. Please direct inquiries to: (702) 784-5052. Legal questions should be directed to NVAR's Legal Answerline at 1-800-748-6999.
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Nevada Association of REALTORSThe Nevada Association of REALTORS is invested in you and your success.
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Give buyers compelling reasons to contact you with a custom property description for your enhanced listings on REALTOR.com!
- Access your personal REALTOR.com Control Panel: Go to http://solutioncenter.Realtor.com
- Accept the Terms and Conditions (first time only)
- Optional – Enter NRDS # (first time only) or click “Ask me Later” – Entering a NRDS # will populate NAR Designations automatically into your Account Information
- Optional – Best Practices: Enter your Account Information (once only) to be easily found on REALTOR.com Yellow Pages
- From Control Panel Home Page select “Enhance My Listings”
- Click on “Select A Listing”
- Click the “Edit” link next to the listing you want to enhance
- From the Edit page, select “Edit Text Description”
- Enter a customized property description (2500 characters max), select the REALTOR.com Description button and click “Save Changes”
- Enter you Remarks as if you are walking a client through the home’s most interesting details and amenities
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CLEARGLVAR Member Benefits Partner
Dear GLVAR Members,
CLEAR and the GLVAR have put together a CLEAR Direct Member Benefits Purchase Program. Many Realtors have chosen CLEAR for mobile internet. Many more are discovering the benefits and advantages of using CLEAR for their home office and mobile internet use to cut costs and have access to information when and where they need it.
The program provides:
· A Clear Direct Purchase Program
o Free USB mobile internet modem with the purchase of a Pick 2 or Pick 3 service
§ Pick 2 is unlimited Home and Mobile internet service - $55 per month
§ Pick 2 is unlimited Mobile and Mobile internet service - $55 per month – The Realtor Team Choice!
§ Pick 3 is unlimited Home and Mobile internet service, plus a land line telephone service (existing number can be ported)- $75 per month
§ Pick 1 Mobile internet service - $40 per month
§ Pick 1 Home internet service - $30 per month
· A CLEAR Employee Contact – David Mayne 702-997-1228
o Answer questions and educate
o Assist with technical and customer service issues
o Deliver service and products for the CLEAR direct purchase program
· This is a CLEAR direct association purchase program and is not available through Clear dealers or our retail stores.
Many of you currently have other internet service providers. Our program lowers your equipment costs and our CLEAR service cuts home office expense for both internet and landline or home office telephone service. ** Clear has announced mobile telephone service for mid 2010.
If you would like to take advantage of the GLVAR Member Benefits Purchase Program, please contact David Mayne at 702-997-1228 or david.mayne@clear.com.e internet service, plus a land line telephone service (existing number can be ported)- $75 per month
§ Pick 1 Mobile internet service - $40 per month
§ Pickadvantage of the GLVAR Member Benefits Purchase Program, please
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On February 26, 2009 the Southern Nevada District Board of Health (SNDBOH) adopted the Southern Nevada Health
District (SNHD) revised Regulations Governing Individual Sewage Disposal Systems and Liquid Waste Management (94
pages) pursuant to Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 444.650. Section 4 of the revised Regulations restricts the certification
of individual sewage disposal systems (also known as septic systems) to the Health Authority (SNHD):
4. 1 The Health Authority shall be the sale entity within its jurisdiction that provides official certification for permitted
individual sewage disposal systems.
The Board found that the Regulations are designed to protect and promote the public health and safety, and it therefore
orders compliance within Clark County, Nevada. The certification of septic systems protects potential home buyers and
lenders. SNHD conducts onsite inspections of the property and documents compliance issues if they exist. Furthermore,
the ISDS Hearing Officer Process in Section 19.8 gives SNHD enforcement capability as it relates to the provisions in the
Regulations:
19.8.4 Upon the Hearing Officer(s) finding a violation has occurred, the Hearing Officer(s) shall levy such penalty, and
require corrective action as he deems appropriate to the violation, subject to the following penalties per NRS 444.635:
19.8.4.1 For a first offense, at least $500 but not more than $5,000, per day;
19.8.4.2 For a second offense, at least $1,000 but not more than $5,500, per day;
19.8.4.3 For a third offense, at least $1,500 but not more than $6,000, per day;
19.8.4.4 For any subsequent offense, at least $500 more than the most recent previous
penalty levied by the Hearing Officer, per day.
Download Information Packet
Visit SNHD Website to View Complete Regulation
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It has come to our attention that there is a dire need for food at Whitney Elementary School. GLVAR is asking all of our members to bring non perishable food or anything you can do to help. Below is a list of needs sent to us by Principal Gahn at Whitney Elementary School. Thank you for your support.
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Shoes for every child (Christmas), need help measuring
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Underwear and socks (child sizes)
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Belts (all sizes)
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New library bound books for the library
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Clothing—boys and girls
- Greater need for boys size 8-16
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Medical assistance
- Well-checks for all students regardless finances, e.g. no insurance
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Mural in the library
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Rules painted outside
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Teacher and volunteer appreciation gifts
- Spas, restaurants, holidays…..
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LCD Projectors (20)
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Portable hair-washing station
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Toiletries
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Lice moose
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Volunteers
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Legal council/advice for families on the edge of deportation
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Shelving units and tubs for storage
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Funds for utilities
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Funds for medications
- Gift cards to Wal-Mart, Walgreens, etc.
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Copy machines
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Printers for computers
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Filter system for the pond
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District approved medical supplies
- Basic first aide supplies
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Turkey baskets
- Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter
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Promethean Interactive Whiteboards on wheels
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OPEN HOUSES!
Planning on holding an Open House??
Were you aware if you add an Open House in MLXchange it appears on the GLVAR website www.lasvegasrealtor.com for consumers to search?
To add an open house to a listing in the MLS database:
1. From the Listing Summary page, click Open Houses to expand the section.
2. Click the Add an Open House button.
The Add New Open House page opens, with the related fields highlighted.
3. Enter the Open House Type, Date, Time, and Office Phone information.
Note: You can even indicate whether there will be refreshments served!
4. Click Submit.
If you have any questions, please contact the MLS Department at 784-5050 |
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Equal Pay Plan
For many, budgeting is easier when you use an “equal pay plan” for recurring expenses.
Based on current dues and fees, a payment of only $100 per month received not later than the 5th day of the month starting February 2010 will insure that your MLS, Supra Key fees, and annual REALTOR® dues are paid in full and on time each billing period.
Get started today! Mail in your pre-payment or call accounting at 784-5053 for more information.
The next billing for MLS and Supra Key Maintenance will be billed March 1st and due April 1st.
Equal pay rates for members with additional services may be higher. Please contact accounting for specifics. | |
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2010 Schedule
SPACE AVAILABLE THIS THURSDAY!
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GLVAR is happy to offer a series of classes to members on Computers, the Internet and Microsoft Office products!
The Center offers a State-of-the-Art Training Lab with 12 student stations, over-flow seating and full multi-media abilities.
Because of the limited space, there is a nominal charge of $30.00 per course. All attendees will receive a Certificate of Completion and gain invaluable knowledge! Upcoming Classes: |
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Microsoft Word - Int/Adv |
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5/27/2010 |
1:00 - 5:00 |
GLVAR Training Room |
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Computer/Internet Basics |
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6/3/2010 |
1:00 - 5:00 |
GLVAR Training Room |
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Microsoft Outlook - Basics |
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6/10/2010 |
8:30 - 12:30 |
GLVAR Training Room |
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Social Media for REALTORS® |
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6/24/2010 |
1:00 - 5:00 |
GLVAR Training Room |
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Year to date sales volume is now at 34,707 on SFR, the highest annual volume in the past 5 years, even surpassing the 2004 total year volume of 33,529 with December sales yet to be added in. The November 2009 volume is a 42.8% increase over November of 2008.
Average Price has held steady for the past several months, and November closed out with an average sales price of $167,178, a 1.5% increase over October, but a 28% decrease over November of 2008.
The Total dollar value for units sold in November 2009 is $521,094,077 and this is an increase of 2.8% over November of 2008.
(To be removed from the information updates on the Las Vegas Market, please reply to this email with "Remove" in the Subject Line.)
Thank you,
Kristy Black
"5 Ways to Boost Profitability in 2010"
Instructor: Roberta Matuson, Human Resources Expert and President of Human Resources Solutions
1. Pick one idea and move forward. Most business owners have at least 20 ideas on their 2010 list of things to do. Pick one idea from your list and don?t second guess yourself. Put the majority of your resources behind this idea so that you move one thing forward. You may feel uncomfortable abandoning everything else on your list, but this discomfort will dissipate as you see how quickly you are able to achieve results by remaining focused.
2. Drop the dead weight. This is the year to be lean and trim. Non-performers slow down the organization and in some cases can be the death of businesses. Identify the people or positions that must be shed and make it happen. You will be surprised how easily you can outrun the competition once you are in shape.
3. Increase communication. One of the most common complaints from employees is the lack of communication between employers and their staff. Businesses of all sizes are now using technology to get their messages out to their employees. Some are using webcasts or weekly teleconferences. Others are using a company blog on their intranets that allows business owners to immediately post messages to ensure employees stay connected. Let us not discount the importance of face-to-face meetings, which are affordable to businesses of all sizes.
4. Connect with a trusted resource. 2009 was a tough year and it looks like 2010 will be starting off the same way. It can be very stressful trying to work through challenging times without a trusted resource or a peer group to share your thoughts and ideas with. Find a business owners group or ask a trusted colleague for a referral to an executive coach or a mentor. Do something so that you have access to a trusted resource, to help push your thinking to a whole new level.
5. Be the leader everyone wants to follow. How liberating it must be to be a company like Google or Apple. Few businesses ever reach this position because they are so busy trying to catch up with the competition. These companies analyze everything to death and kill innovation before it has a chance to germinate into something big. Imagine what your business could accomplish if you charged ahead with little regard for others in your industry, took calculated risks, encouraged innovation and rewarded employees who joined you. You could accomplish amazing things, which sounds a lot more exciting than breathing the exhaust fumes from your competitors as they zip by you.
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TO: All REALTORS®
FROM: The National Association of REALTORS®
RE: REALTORS® Federal Credit Union Announces New Limited-Time Freedom Loan Special
The National Association of REALTORS® is pleased to share some exciting news, exclusively for their members, from REALTORS® Federal Credit Union (REALTORS® FCU). REALTORS® FCU is pleased to offer a new limited-time Freedom Loan Special; get up to $5,000 cash at a fixed rate as low as 9.49% APR* and make no payments for 90 days**.
REALTORS® FCU, a proud partner in NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program, knows this can be an expensive time of year, but there’s no need to pay high interest rate charges on purchases you make for the holidays. A Freedom Loan from REALTORS® FCU offers fast, flexible financing. It’s perfect for:
- Ensuring the holidays are extra special
- A home improvement project that's been on your mind
- Consolidating higher interest debt
- A vacation to help you recharge
If you are already a credit union member simply login to myAccounts Online, click the Consumer Loan Application link in the Accounts tab to apply today!
Not a Member? Not a Problem.
You’ll need to become a credit union member before you apply for your Freedom Loan. It’s easy and safe to join online. Just click Membership to get started. During the new member application process, you can select the deposit products you want to open and enroll in myAccounts Online. Once enrolled in myAccounts Online, just login and click the “Consumer Loan Application” link to apply for your Freedom Loan.
Have Questions?
Just call a friendly REALTORS® FCU Member Care representative 24-hours a day at 866.295.6038.
About REALTORS® Federal Credit Union
Created for REALTORS®, REALTORS® FCU offers its members real value in the form of fewer fees and competitive rates on savings, loans and investments. As a new partner in NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program, you can trust that your credit union is friendly to REALTORS®.
Why A Credit Union?
Credit unions are about “people helping people.” As a not-for-profit credit union, REALTORS® FCU is member-owned, so earnings accrue to benefit members, not stockholders. REALTORS® FCU is directed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of real estate professionals like you to ensure the credit union understands your unique financial needs. Learn more about the credit union difference.
*APR = Annual Percentage Rate. 9.49% reflects rate as of 11/1/2009 for qualified borrowers on maximum loan amount of $5,000 and maximum repayment term of 60 months. All rates are based on an evaluation of applicant risk. Your rate may vary. Loan payment example: based on a 60 month term (with 90 day payment deferral option) at 9.49% APR, your monthly payment will be $22.21per $1,000 financed. Minimum $1,000 loan amount applies. This is a limited-time-only offer subject to credit approval.
**Interest accrues from loan disbursement date. Must meet REALTORS® Federal Credit Union (RFCU) membership eligibility. Membership requires opening and maintaining a primary share savings account with a $100 minimum balance. Rates, term, conditions and services are subject to change. This credit union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration. |
Be on the lookout for NVARbenefits.org, a complete online web resource created to give members the opportunity to shop competitively priced health and life products from Major Medical coverage, Guaranteed Issue Limited Medical Plans, Life Insurance and Discount Health Benefits.
How to Contact NVAR:
(800) 748-5526
Forgot you needed to renew your license and need hours NOW!
GLVAR is offering 24 hours of CE Credit Classes during one week of each month for only $120.00!
In order to receive the discount, you will need to sign up for all 8 classes in that week. The 24 hours discount is for that week only. You will not receive a credit or refund for any class you cancel and/or do not attend.
Click HERE to See Current Offerings and Register Online!
If you have questions, please call the Education department at 702-784-5051.
Dear Member,
Without belaboring the issue of our economy which we are all aware is suffering, your Board of Directors being fiscally responsible researched many areas in our budget to evaluate how we could reduce expenses but not cut member services. One of the largest expenses was our SNR publication which is printed and mailed to over 14,000 subscribers. Recognizing that change is not easy we will still print at least four copies this year which will be mailed. The design of our online [electronic] publication will look like a book…you will have the ability to turn pages as you read each article.
We hope you will understand our concerns on taking this direction. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me via email: Irene@glvar.org.
Thank you,
Irene L. Vogel
Chief Executive Officer
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Jeana DeMarchis
SMG Realty
4975 S. Fort Apache, Ste 105 Phone: 1-702-399-1669 Fax: 1-702-633-7913
Email: jjeana@aol.com Website: www.LasVegasIsYou.com |
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