Thank you to Stacey Van Schenck of VanDyk Mortgage for providing lunch for our February 11, 2021 General Membership Meeting. 

We cannot thank you enough. Everyone loved the Baked Ziti, salad, and cookies.

It was absolutely delicious and their table looked so nice. Thank you to Stacey’s team too. They all did such a great job serving the food. Everyone felt safe!

A great big thank you to Gordon Wittstock of Nomad Moving Company and John Thomas of THIS Home Inspections for being the “Premium Sponsors” at our Tailgate Mixer. Thank you to our “Secondary Sponsors” as well.

A tremendous thank you to our Business Partners for putting this mixer together. We appreciate all of you more than words can say!

Thank you to everyone who attended. A good time was had by all!

We would also like to thank Heros Downtown Subs & Salads for cooking up fresh hot dogs, chili, soup and salad. Everyone thought it was delicious!!!

Thank you so much Carolle Ryan of Liberte Accounting Service and John Thomas of  THIS Inspection Service for providing refreshments for our first Orientation and Ethics Class. Everyone loved the food you provided!

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Thank you so much Laurie Johnson of Celebrity Home Loans for teaching and providing such delicious refreshments for your “Mortgage Bootcamp for Real Estate Agents.” You did such a great job. To quote one of the attendees, “This class was the most informative class I’ve been to this year. Laurie is very thorough! She answered all questions completely and and supplied examples for further understanding.”

We would also like to thank Lauren Cadle (Laurie’s assistant) for all her help with this as well.

Great job ladies!

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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

Fla.’s Housing Market Wraps Up 2020 Strong Despite COVID-19

Florida Realtors’ latest data: Single-family home sales in 2020 up 5.8% year-over-year, median price at $290K up 9.6%. Condo-townhouse sales up 2.5%, median price at $215K, up 12% from 2019. Chief Economist O’Connor: “Sales of Florida homes in the 4Q were very strong.” Read more

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