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Congratulations to our 1st RPAC Pet Contest Winner & West Pasco Board of Realtor’s Mascot, “Quinn” (submitted by DeLynn Gaston)!
July New Member Orientation and Code of Ethics Training!
Congratulations and Welcome to our new members who attended the Board Orientation and Ethics!
Special thanks to Mike Gallo for teaching the Board Orientation and to Bob Memoli for teaching the Ethics and Business Practices training.
Thank you to our Board President, William A. Labbancz, for inducting our new members in!
We would also like to thank Chief Deputy Brendan Fitterer, Pasco County Property Appraiser’s Office, for taking time out of his busy schedule to go over his website and the services it offers for our Realtors and Jennifer Welling of Stellar MLS who also took time out of her busy schedule to talk about Stellar MLS.
A great big thank you to Theresa Akers of Showhomes Tampa and Gigi Evans of Dynamic Title for providing lunch and refreshments for our members. The Italian food and salads were delicious and the little pastries for the afternoon were just what was needed! We appreciate you both!
Full House at the Board for Settlement/Forms/Legal Update with Shannon Allen, Esq., Director of Local Association Services, Florida Realtors®
A big THANK YOU to Shannon Allen, Esq. for a very informative presentation on legal updates! Shannon’s expertise and engaging style were fantastic! We appreciate you sharing your knowledge with our members.
We also want to thank our amazing Executive Officer, Sammie Copeland, for putting this presentation together and to President-Elect, Cookie Miller, for introducing Shannon and presenting her with a beautiful gift basket from Chocolates by Michelle. Thank you ladies for all your hard work!
And last but not least, a huge shoutout to Barry Horvath, DeLynn Gaston and Paige Bodd of The Mortgage Firm Trinity and Gigi Evans of Dynamic Title Services for providing delicious fruit and refreshments! Your generosity made our event even more enjoyable.
Exceptional Presentation – Mortgage Timeline Start To Finish!
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to DeLynn Gaston of The Mortgage Firm Trinity and Gigi Evans of Dynamic Title Services for the amazing presentation they delivered! Their insightful and comprehensive overview of the mortgage process was both informative and engaging, and it provided our members with invaluable knowledge that will undoubtedly enhance their professional expertise.
We also deeply appreciate their generosity in providing an assortment of food and refreshments for our event. Their thoughtfulness contributed greatly to the success of the presentation and ensured that our members were comfortable and well taken care of.
FREC Update
We encourage you to go into your DBPR record to make sure your email, address, and place of practice address is current:
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Please remember that if this information changes, it needs to be updated within 10 days.
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The 1st violation is citation, but after that, don’t be surprised if FREC files disciplinary action.
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Click here for DBPR Online Services
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Click here for DBPR Contact Info
PROPERTY FRAUD ALERTS
It’s a disturbing trend that authorities are reporting statewide. Con artists are using forged signatures and fake documents to obtain other people’s property. It wasn’t long ago, that the only way you could protect yourself from this type of fraud, was to check on your documents and deeds regularly to ensure that they hadn’t changed hands. We have made it much easier for you with the Property Fraud Alert System.
The Property Fraud Alert system helps protect a person’s property from fraud by monitoring documents such as liens, deeds, and mortgages recorded in Pasco County. If you are selling your property, you will receive an alert. No harm, no foul. If you’re not selling your property, and someone else is trying to, you will receive an alert. Just like signing up to receive alerts on credit cards or identity protection, the Property Fraud Alert system provides peace of mind in knowing property is being monitored against the filing of fraudulent documents in the owner’s name.
Be Alert: Health Insurance Scam Targeting NAR Members
- If you receive a text message or phone call offering health insurance from NAR, please do not respond or provide any personal or financial information.
- Please remember, the National Association of REALTORS® will never contact you by phone or text to solicit personal or financial information, or to sell any product or service.
Please call the Board Office at 727-848-8507 to inquire about the shirts and hats.
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REALTORS® take a stand against housing discrimination.
To honor Fair Housing month in April, The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has issued The Fair Housing Challenge: Stand Up for Racial Equity. This challenge included having all association Leaders, both appointed and elected, complete the Fairhaven Housing Stimulation and the online Implicit Bias Training program by April 9th.
Fair Housing Challenge: Stand Up for Racial Equity
Dedicated to Diversity
Our members and leaders must know and understand the commitment to diversity and inclusion!
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
Be Alert: Health Insurance Scam Targeting NAR Members
- If you receive a text message or phone call offering health insurance from NAR, please do not respond or provide any personal or financial information.
- Please remember, the National Association of REALTORS® will never contact you by phone or text to solicit personal or financial information, or to sell any product or service.
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REALTORS® take a stand against housing discrimination.
To honor Fair Housing month in April, The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has issued The Fair Housing Challenge: Stand Up for Racial Equity. This challenge included having all association Leaders, both appointed and elected, complete the Fairhaven Housing Stimulation and the online Implicit Bias Training program by April 9th.
Fair Housing Challenge: Stand Up for Racial Equity
Dedicated to Diversity
Our members and leaders must know and understand the commitment to diversity and inclusion!
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
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Helpful Resources
- Important Phone Numbers & Websites
- Stellar MLS
- Florida REALTORS®
- Florida REALTORS® Form Descriptions
- MLS Advantage
- National Association of REALTORS®
- YPN (Young Professionals Network)
- Help & Support
- Links to County Appraiser & County Permitting Websites
- Market Statistics
- WPBOR Facebook Page
- Florida DBPR
- RPR (Realtors® Property Resource)
- Florida Realtors® PAC