Congratulations to Mike Gallo for an outstanding year as 2020 Board President!

Congratulations to our incoming 2021 Officers and Directors:

Scott Barrett – 2021 President

Mike Bundy – President-Elect

Connie Lucco – Treasurer

Alice Taylor – Secretary

Mike Gallo – Past President

Mike Dumas – Director

Tanya Eldert – Director

Carol Kinnard – Director

Williams Labbancz – Director

Jessica Schmidt – Director

Jim Wallace – Director

Congratulations to our 2020 Award Winners:

Cookie Miller – Realtor of the Year

Connie Lucco – Outstanding Committee Chairman

Ronnie Bryant of Qualified Services Corporation – Business Partner of the Year 

Ashley Barrett – Rookie of the Year

Laurie Johnson of Celebrity Home Loans – Shining Star

Richard Ackley of Ark Title Services – Shining Star

Greg Armstrong – Outstanding Government Service

Ronnie Bryant of Qualified Services Corporation- Humanitarian Ring of Honor Gold Award

Tricia Shade – Humanitarian Ring of Honor Silver Award

Hall of Fame Awards:

Mike Dumas – Broker

Carol Olds – Agent

Anette Slicker – Property Manager

In Memory of Gordon Lennon – Appraiser

Introducing … Your New Realtor Theme Song

In 2021, Florida’s Realtors will “Dare to Dream,” using their dedication and professionalism to help people across the state realize the dream of homeownership. This Realtor anthem celebrates these efforts.

DARE TO DREAM 2021

Make a Plan With Sellers to Sanitize Listings

NAR updates their resource page daily.

The site:  www.nar.realtor/coronavirus          

• Here are some individual links to keep you informed:
• Open House Guidelines: https://www.nar.realtor/open-house-guidance-during-covid-19
• Shelter in place Guidelines: https://www.nar.realtor/shelter-in-place-guidance-during-covid-19
• Corona Virus Guide for Realtors: https://www.nar.realtor/coronavirus-a-guide-for-realtors
• Virtual Showings and Virtual Tours: https://www.nar.realtor/virtual-showings-and-virtual-tours (list of ideas and resources, videos, etc.)

Click on the link below to find out why Home Ownership Matters!

Are You Getting The Most Out Of The Tax Laws?

Members may not be aware that the solicitation of potential customers is regulated under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).

TCPA prohibits text messages to wireless numbers using automated telephone dialing equipment without adequate consent. We have noticed an uptick on issues regarding the TCPA. For more information, below are links to NAR’s website:

https://www.nar.realtor/legal/complying-with-federal-regulations/do-not-call-registry/the-telephone-consumer-protection-act

https://www.nar.realtor/search-results?qu=Realtor%20Videos%20TCPA