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Links & Content In This Issue: Page The Legend of Christmas Stockings 5 Avoid FLEX Fines 7 Prestige Title- NEW Location 8 Common Mistakes of 1st time landlords 13 Top 10 Individuals YTD 18 Top 10 Teams YTD 19 Ugliest Sweater Contest 20 Dyer Mortgage: Close by 12/31/14 23 Pinterest 26-27 Awards Recognition 30-32 Birthdays & Anniversaries 33 Property Management Division 34 Supporting Staff 35
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Merry
Christmas
RE/MAX Elite will again be sponsoring families/children in need this Christmas Season. We have 28 children. The children range in age from 6 months to 17 years old. If you would like to donate, sponsor a family or a child please contact Candace Jansen. Let her know how you would like to participate. She will provide you the information you need. We are asking that all items/shopping be brought unwrapped to the Melbourne office by December 15th.
Let’s help make this Christmas a little brighter.
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Very long ago, there lived a poor man and his three very beautiful daughters. He had no money to get his daughters married, and he was worried what would happen to them after his death. He thought they would become prostitutes. Saint Nicholas was passing through when he heard the villagers talking about the girls. St. Nicholas wanted to help, but knew that the old man wouldn't accept charity. He decided to help in secret. After dark he threw three bags of gold through an open window, one landed in a stocking. When the girls and their father woke up the next morning they found the bags of gold and were, of course, overjoyed. The girls were able to get married and live happily ever after. Other versions of the story say that Saint Nicholas threw the 3 bags of gold directly into the stockings which were hung by the fireplace to dry.
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Notice to All Members: Unfortunately, we are experiencing an increase in reported violations of members NOT following the showing instructions in the MLS listing. In some cases, Members are using their lockbox key to access properties and walking in on homeowners unannounced and uninvited. Not only could this be a reportable police situation (breaking and entering) but it could also place you and your buyers at risk for their lives. Safety should always be your number one concern. Imagine, being at home and hearing someone enter your property uninvited...protecting your family and/or possessions are the first thing that enters your mind... The MLS Committee deals with many types of MLS Rule Violations but one of the most serious is members using lockbox keys to access properties without proper permission. Lockbox access to properties is a privilege and you must comply with the showing instructions listed in the MLS. Just because a property is on lockbox and/or visibly vacant does not grant permission to enter the property using your lockbox key. Also, we've had an increase report of members using "other REALTORS" lockbox keys to access properties. Please realize the 1st offense for this violation is a $500 fine to both REALTORS, the one who loaned their key out and the member who borrowed the key. Second offense is permanent revocation of your lockbox key privileges. The message you should take from this notice: Always following the showing instructions in the MLS If you are out showing property, discover a listing that you may have overlooked in your research that your buyers want to see and it's on lockbox...look for the showing instructions in the MLS or Call the Listing Office for permission before you use your lockbox key or make an appointment. Never "loan" your lockbox key out to another agent, friend or client. Never "borrow" your fellow agents MLS Key, under any circumstance . There is no such thing as an "Office Lockbox Key“. We hope that you will take this notice seriously and always follow the showing instructions in the MLS. We thank you for your membership and if you would like to review the current MLS rules and regulations click on this link: MLS Rules and Regulations If you have any questions about the MLS Rules and Regulations feel free to contact Rob, Jane or myself at any time by calling 321-242-2211 or 321-452-9490, both phone numbers provide access to both offices.
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Weekly Coaching! RE/MAX Elite agents, we are not having our weekly coaching sessions in the month of December. Susan wants to be available to all of our Elite Agents on Wednesday mornings to have one-on-one meetings. Susan has been training with RE/MAX Corporate and working on an AWESOME sales consulting business plan that greatly benefits agents as well as teams. Trust me you do not want to miss this! Just send Susan Lewis an e-mail for more information at susan.brevardelite@gmail.com BrevardElite.com
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So You Think You Can Be a Landlord? Learn how to avoid common mistakes of first-time landlords.
1. Ideally, you want to live near your rental property That way, you can check on it periodically (after giving your tenants proper notice), take care of repairs yourself, and show the property when it’s time to re-rent it. Forbes put together this list of the 40 top investment areas, but even if you don’t live in a prime rental region, you can still invest in one. I was a cross-country landlord for many years; I just hired a property manager to take care of day-to-day details. 2. Know landlord-tenant law Most states have specific landlord-tenant provisions that cover issues such as security deposits, what sort of access to your rental property you can expect to have, and how much notice you need to give your tenants when you want them to leave. There also are federal laws you need to know, such as habitability and antidiscrimination laws. Ron Leshnower, real estate attorney and author of Fair Housing Helper for Apartment Professionals, says that “many landlords gloss over housing discrimination laws because they assume that as long as they’re not racist or sexist, they needn’t worry about fair housing violations.” But fair housing liability traps can arise in many ways, so it’s important that you fully understand the law and ensure that you aren’t breaking it. 3. Make sure you can enforce the rent being paid on time This seems like a no-brainer, but believe me, if you get too friendly with your tenants, you might just let them slide a couple of weeks here and a partial payment there. Before you know it, your tenants are six months behind. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t treat tenants with respect. Real estate consultant Elizabeth R. Elstien notes that “creating rapport shows respect and makes the job of collecting rents and dealing with repair requests that much easier.” Casey Fleming, author of The Loan Guide: How to Get the Best Possible Mortgage, says it’s important to “have a thick skin” and advises people not to buy rental property if tenant shenanigans will “drive you crazy.” Case in point: Fleming once had an evicted tenant break into the house, change the locks, and move back in!
4. Screen potential tenants It’s worth the time to do a background and credit check on all potential tenants. I use an online tenant-screening service for this. >>>Read more BrevardElite.com
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Cordially invites you to join with us as we celebrate the joys of the season and the success of 2014 at our 7th annual customer appreciation holiday party!! Please join us for hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and live music Friday December 12, 2014 5:00pm - 9:00pm The Dock at River Rocks 6485 U.S. Highway 1 Rockledge, FL 32955 We wish you all the happiness this Holiday Season brings and prosperity in the New Year. We look forward to continuing our relationship in the coming year. Please RSVP and let us know we will see you there to celebrate in good cheer! Tfortenberry@prestigeclosings.com or (321) 242-7660
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Congratulations to Our Top 10 Individuals YTD as of November 2014
#1 Silvia Mozer $15,127,471 60 Transactions
#2 Karen Osiniak $10,912,653 33 Transactions
#3 Steve Vitani $10,698,267 32 Transactions
#4 Pat Murphey $7,781,100 35 Transactions
#5 Sue Tillman $4,325,450 25 Transactions
#6 Theresa Friend $3,957,100 21 Transactions
#7 Bruce Kwitny $3,867,150 24 Transactions
#8 Peggy Penridge $3,807,165 22 Transactions
#9 Melinda Corns $3,567,990 15 Transactions
#10 Dee Dee $3,231,500 9 Transactions BrevardElite.com
Congratulations to Our Top Teams YTD as of November 2014
#1 McCoy-Freeman Group $25,815,710 101 Transactions
#4 Joy Frankel Team $14,282,272 72 Transactions
#7 321 Team $8,955,164 49 Transactions
#2 Platinum Realty Group $22,780,064 123 Transactions
#5 Barclay Group $12,104,000 47 Transactions
#8 Romano Team $7,796,919 28 Transactions
#3 Coastal Estate Team $21,417,860 69 Transactions
#6 Kuhns Realty Group $10,713,410 58 Transactions
#9 Central Florida Team $3,124,018 30 Transactions
#10 B & B Elite Group $1,845,300 13 Transactions
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McCoy-Freeman Group, RE/MAX Elite and SpaceCoastDaily.com presents their first annual “Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest.” Enter today to win the bragging rights to the title of “Best Ugly Christmas Sweater Owner,” as well as cash prizes. Simply submit a photo of yourself wearing your Best Ugly Christmas Sweater with “Ugly Christmas Sweater” in the subject line to mccoyfreemangroup@gmail.com by 12 midnight on Dec. 22. A panel of Ugly Sweater experts will select the top 20 finalists, and those images will be posted to the Space Coast Daily’s Facebook page and website for viewers to comment and vote on. Winners will be announced on Christmas Eve. Categories include “Ugliest Sweater,” “Still Pretty Ugly” and “Just Too Pretty.” The first place “Ugliest Sweater” winner will receive a $100 VISA gift card; Second place “Still Pretty Ugly” will receive a $50 VISA gift card; and third place “Just Too Pretty” will receive a $25 VISA gift card. Just as important, each winner will be presented a prestigious ribbon that can be worn proudly on their Best Ugly Christmas Sweater. Contest Rules: You must be in the photo wearing the sweater. A photo submission of just the sweater itself will not be accepted
LEFT TO RIGHT: Jennifer McCoy, Justin Brown, Nikki & Bobby Freeman with RE/MAX Elite wearing their Best Ugly Sweaterd designed by Olivia Brown Wondrely sold on Etsy – Christmas Sweaters. (SpaceCoastDaily.com image)
Wishing you and yours a VERY Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year! From all of us at RE/MAX Elite
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Does your buyer need to close by December 31, 2014? Dyer Mortgage Group can help. Plus a FREE 1 year home warranty or appraisal! If you have a buyer that needs to close by the end of the year please call the Dyer Mortgage Group for assistance! We can close your buyer by 12/31/14 if they apply by Monday, December 8, 2014. In addition to closing quickly we are offering a special promotion for all new applications. Starting on 12/1/14 Dyer Mortgage Group will pay for either a 1 year home warranty on behalf of the agent or we will pay for the appraisal ($425.00 lender credit at closing). All loan applications received by December 31, 2014 that close by February 28, 2015 will have their choice of a FREE home warranty or a FREE appraisal! Dyer Mortgage Group offers a loan program for nearly every buyer: *FHA, VA, Conventional or Jumbo *VA Jumbo up to $1,500,000 (minimal down payment) *Credit scores as low as 580 *Condominium financing (very little HOA documentation option available) *FHA or Conventional Construction-Permanent loans *Owner Occupied, Second/Vacation Home, or Investors *Jumbo Financing with 10% down and no mortgage insurance option *Customized loan programs to meet your buyer’s individual needs *Free consultations and fast pre-approval letters upon request *7 day a week service Local service from application to closing-our entire team is in Brevard County. Please call one of our experienced loan officers today. Bobbie Dyer Division President 321-215-4419 bdyer@dyermtg.com
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Space Coast Lightfest Central Florida Council Boy Scouts of America Presents Hayrides Through the Lights At The Space Coast Lightfest We are pleased to bring you new and improved Hayrides through the lights. The hayride is a great family-friendly way to see the lights. Special time with Santa in his grotto, free hot chocolate, also new this year, we will provide blankets for the cold nights!!! Private hayrides are available. Book yours in advance. For more information contact Shelby Richardson at 321-795-3372 or shelbyrichardson78@yahoo.com
Hayrides will be available every Thursday & Friday during December 2014 Wickham Park 2785 Leisure Way Melbourne, FL Hayrides are $5.00 per rider Children under 2 years are free Rides Run from 6:30 PM until 10:00 PM
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Our Ugliest Christmas Sweater party was a blast!
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Unique Christmas Trees
Book Christmas Tree at Gleeson library in San Francisco, California
Harold Lloyd’s Christmas tree in California. Circa 1974.
Christmas tree made from recycled water bottles, Niscemi, Sicily
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Christmas tree built with 86 shopping carts Emeryville, California.
Christmas tree made from lobster traps in Rockland, Maine.
Christmas tree made from 365 sleighs Budapest, Hungary
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We at H.I.P. Construction are dedicated to creating an organizational culture that encourages honesty, integrity, and professionalism by adopting and enforcing the following practices: 1.
Emphasize, through staff training, that the organization expects its employees to be honest, have a sense of integrity, and behave professionally. Convey these same expectations to vendors, consultants, volunteers, and anyone else who performs paid or unpaid work for the organization.
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Explicitly require "honesty, integrity, and professionalism" in all job descriptions, staff contracts, volunteer policies, performance evaluations, and labor agreements.
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2014 Awards Recognition
Steve Vitani
Silvia Mozer
Andy Barclay
Bridget Sentz
Carolyn Smith
Karen Osiniak Jennifer McCoy & Bobby Freeman
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2014 Awards Recognition
Pat Murphey June Mogavero Theresa Friend
Mary Gowenlock
Brad Kuhns
Steve Romano
Peggy Penridge
Kerry Ramage Melinda Corns
Jean Hanson
Marilyn Pinkerman
Barbara Lyn
Karen Biamonte
Joy Frankel
Sue Tillman
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2014 Awards Recognition
Lou Ann Janke
John Murphy
Diane Calleja
Suzi Granger Gloria Williams
Patty Teachman
David Dicioccio
Bruce Kwitny
Barb Mihalik
Dee Dee Sheffield
Connie Trincali
Sheryl Jones
Scott Case
Bree Fary
Ron Wallen
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Liz Cooper – 12/05 Dawn Rogers – 12/11 Diane Calleja – 12/12 Heather Holliday – 12/18 Sharon Natale – 12/18 Marilyn Pinkerman – 12/24 Gloria Williams – 12/29 Liz Flom – 12/29 Zach Spurlock – 12/29 Ken Rupport 12/30
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Anniversary Barbara Lyn – 2 years Marilyn Pinkerman – 2 years Karen Biamonte – 5 years
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Our Property Management Division Your clients can fill out their credit application and pay online. It’s easy and menu driven. If you have any questions please call Sheryl at 321-863-7824 (cell) or 321-775-8122 (office). She will be happy to tell you all about it.
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