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Links & Contents Website Links: • Training Center • RE/MAX Mainstreet • Paperless Pipeline • ShowingTime • RE/MAX University • The ABOVE Magazine
In This Issue: • Weekly Trivia • Office Announcements • Training & Local Events • News Articles • Technical Tools • Property Management Information • Extra Commission Opportunity • Found on Pinterest • Birthdays & Anniversaries • Awards & Recognition
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Weekly Trivia Contest
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Winner of the gift card last week was: June Mogavero Karen Osiniak & Lindsay Sanger were the first two RE/MAX Elite agents to make the executive club for 2014
This Week’s Question: Legend says that St. Patrick drove the snakes out of Ireland. About how many snakes did he conquer?
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Announcements
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Ph: 321.392.0590 DyerMortgageGroup.com Exclusive RE/MAX Elite Agent Offer Effective with all new loan applications (starting 3/13/13 and continuing until May 31, 2014) Dyer Mortgage Group will pay for the buyer’s home warranty through American Shield. This offer is for RE/MAX Elite agents only! Dyer Mortgage will pay for this at closing on behalf of the Realtor so they will get credit for it. This will be a way to further thank clients and customers for both of us!
Dyer Mortgage will close the loan on time (contract date or sooner) and if we don’t we will pay the buyer $1,000 at closing (it will reflect a $1,000 lender credit from us to the buyer at closing). This program will apply to all loans; conventional loans with 25 day closings and FHA/VA with 30 day closings. Customer must apply for the loan and supply the documentation within 5 days of loan contract and provide any loan approval conditions 7 days prior to closing. No strings attached! If they make a mistake they will make it right, and that’s a promise!
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HAPPY HOME INSPECTIONS Please give us call 321-302-1120
happyhomeinspection.com Veteran-owned company Established 2000
MLS Update The MLS has approved the following new rule: When a verbal agreement is reached between the buyer and seller, either verbally or through electronic communications, the listing agent must change the listing to Contingent status of, “Waiting For Signatures�, within 48 hours. Failure to do so will result in a $50.00 fine.
Notary Services: Lisi & Sheryl are available in the Suntree Office for Notary services. Be sure to set an appointment so you can be sure you and your client are handled in a timely manner. BrevardElite.com
Prestige Title of Brevard has the knowledge, experience, and resources to get your real estate transaction closed. So whether you’re a buyer, seller, mortgage broker, lending institution, or real estate professional we want to be your preferred title insurance provider of choice! 6450 N. Wickham Rd, Suite 106 Melbourne, FL 32940 Phone: 321.242.7660 Fax: 321.242.1675
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You’re Invited Power Breakfast – March 20th Liens and Judgments – How they affect title and how they can be avoided Tiffany Fortenberry 321.288.8931 Shawn Fortenberry 321.302.0031 BrevardElite.com
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We are offering a refresher CMA/Flex training in the Suntree office Kaz will be here at 9:30 on March 19th to train on CMA's in FLEX.
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Welcome to RE/MAX Training This course is for all agents who are new to RE/MAX! You will learn about the powerful benefits and services that RE/MAX provides to help you be more successful and grow your business. You will also learn about the RE/MAX Technology Suite and how these cutting edge technology products can boost your business.
EST – 12 noon Hosted by: Cody Sowa Can’t make the live webinars? Webinar Recordings are available on Mainstreet’s RU Training Calendar!
Refer a Friend and get a $25 Credit on Future Rent or Merchandise
800+ Standard & Climate Controlled Storage Units in a wide range of sizes 24/7 gate access & Sophisticated Phone: (321) 433-3341 Security System www.storesmart.org BrevardElite.com
The Beginner's Guide to YouTube
Contact: Kelly Cox 321.751.8711 pillartopost.com
*Leader in our industry in home inspections
YouTube's been around for a while — you've probably heard of it. The video-sharing site went live in 2005, and has since become the go-to medium for uploading footage on the web. More than one hour of video is uploaded to the site every second.
Whether you're a complete n00b or a longtime peruser hoping to finally dive in, we rounded up a few things to know before getting started.
Still, as seasoned as it is, it's helpful to look back at the basics. BrevardElite.com
LeadStreet Updates & Enhancements Webinar
The Ultimate Lead, Listing & Client Management System LeadStreet just got a face lift! It’s the same robust tool with an updated look and feel. The new interface will help you navigate more quickly, so you can get things done. Over 2,000 hours of work have gone into this update. The focus was three-fold: navigation, look/feel and structural changes. But even with a new look, it’s strikingly familiar. With a little exploring, you’ll be ready to go in no time. This brief webinar will walk you through the updated interface. BrevardElite.com
March 2014: Florida Realtor magazine online: U.S. Supreme Court ruling may threaten bike trails The Supreme Court’s ruling in a Wyoming land dispute Monday could result in the loss of thousands of miles of bicycle trails or cost the government millions of dollars in land payments and legal bills. The justices ruled 8-1 that government easements used to build railroads on public and private property in the West expire when railroads go belly up, and the land must revert to its owners. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the majority, said the case was decided based on an 1875 act of Congress and a 1942 Supreme Court decision involving Great Northern Railway.
That ruling said the government had received easements without any long-term land rights, Roberts said. “We’re going to stick with that today,” he said. The decision could jeopardize the “rails to trails” program that has created more than 1,400 bike and nature trails, many of them built along railroad rightsof-way. It prompted a lone dissent from Justice Sonia Sotomayor. “The court undermines the legality of thousands of miles of former rights of way that the public now enjoys as means of transportation and recreation,”
No-No Photos! Copyright Issues Are you using photos owned by other companies? Cease and desist or pay some steep fines. More Stories: Many renters, landlords don’t understand rental laws
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MoneyWise iPhone & Android
Using MoneyWise electronic checkbook you can easily keep track of your everyday expenses and keep an eye on your cash flow. No more overdrafts! MoneyWise was named "The Best Budget-Tracking App For Android" by LifeHacker, 2012. With this powerful yet simple to use application you can filter and browse expenses by date, category or account. View graphs and see if you are keeping your budget targets. To this day MoneyWise has helped thousands of users from 120 countries around the world to get a grip of their personal finance and make wiser economic decisions. MoneyWise supports all currencies of the world (e.g. $, €, £, ¥, kr, R$) Using tags and categories you can classify expenses anyway you like: Private/Work, Cash/Credit, Projects, Expense accounts. Used for filtering and analysis. In short: User friendly. Powerful budgeting tool. Professional filtering, browsing and graphing functionality. Export data as HTML for printing and archiving.
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Florida Realtors®: Applaud U.S. House Passage of Flood Insurance Bill
Realtors across Florida support the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, H.R. 3370, overwhelmingly passed the U.S. House Tuesday, 30691.
Brand Transfer & Storage 1731 Cogswell Street Rockledge, FL 32955
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“This action in Congress will bring the much-needed certainty our real estate market has been missing since Biggert-Waters went into effect, and provide immediate relief to Florida homeowners who were facing financial ruin due to sudden and drastic flood insurance premium increases,” said 2014 Florida Realtors® President Sherri Meadows, CEO and team leader, Keller Williams, with market centers in Gainesville, Ocala and the Villages.
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Fla.’s Housing Market Continues Positive Trends in Jan. 2014
Should You Have Two Facebook Profiles
Should you have two personal Facebook profiles? One for your clients and one for everyone else? Learn what you need to do to make that decision and organize your business and personal lives within Facebook. View Now >>
Paul McDonough
Vynn Perchart
3199 Suntree Blvd., Suite 2 Rockledge, FL 32955 Phone: 622.5333 Fax: 622.5336
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Florida’s housing market reported more closed sales, higher median prices, more new listings, fewer days on the market and the continued stabilization of inventory in January, according to the latest housing data released by Florida Realtors®. Closed sales of single-family homes statewide totaled 15,000 last month, up 10.2 percent over the January 2013 figure. Read More >> BrevardElite.com
Tony Fletcher Account Executive tfletcher@ahslink.com 800.735.4663
"I have had to use my AHS warranty a few times this past year. It has been so easy to contact you, and the service workers who come to my home are friendly and very helpful. They have gone above and beyond to teach me about the systems in my new home, and how to keep them working properly."
~Shannon C.
Move your clients and your business with the RE/MAX Mobile App How it works: With the RE/MAX app, users can perform
a property search based on current location or by using specific search criteria, such as location, number of bedrooms, price, etc. Users can also search for an agent or office based on their current location or another specific location.
Features: • Instant access to homes for sale near your current location • Customized search options • All the listing details and available photos • Turn-by-turn directions & Interactive maps • Ability to save searches • Email option to share properties with your friends and family • Integrated mortgage calculator for instant number-crunching Download it: To download the free app now, visit getmobile.remax.com. To find it in the App Store or Android Market, simply search “RE/MAX.” Share it: Put the RE/MAX Mobile App in your clients’ hands; they’ll thank you for it! Use the various promotional and marketing resources available on Mainstreet and the Design Center.
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Avto Our Property Management Division Your clients can fill out their credit application and pay online. It is easy and menu driven. If you have any questions please call Sheryl at 321-863-7824 cell or 321-775-8122 - office and she will be happy to tell you all about it. Click Here to see 321rentals.net Thank you for your support and referrals! Be the best you can be each day!
You Could Soon Read An Entire Harry Potter Book In Under 90 Minutes With This App Soon you could read all 309 pages of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in under 77 minutes. Yes, you.
With Spritz, words appear one at a time in rapid succession. This allows you to read at speeds of between 250 and 1,000 words per minute. The typical college-level reader reads at a pace of between 200 and 400 a minute.
To get through it that quickly (a pace of 1,000 words a minute) you'll have to use an about-to-be released app and forgo the idea of reading page by page. BrevardElite.com
Found on Pinterest
Hinged canvas frame to cover ugly stuff on the walls. bug repelling tiki torches – wine bottles, tiki fuel, a 3/8 washer and a refill tiki wick. brilliant! So much prettier than the stakes.
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Call for more information on Buyer incentives we are offering for your buyers, and co brokes we are offering to YOU!
Check out our Seneca at Parkside West Hi-Def Virtual Home Tours
Check out our Amherst at Amberwood/Wellington Hi-Def Virtual Home Tours
Homes.com Info Session Tuesday March 18 at 11am Suntree Training Room
Bob DiBella, CLTC Financial Services Representative Registered Representative Investment Advisor Representative
www.rdibella.metlife.com 321.610.9934 321.255.1480 rdibella@metlife.com
"I can't balance a blimp, but I can help you balance your portfolio" BrevardElite.com
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Bienvenidos al Condado de Brevard Susan Lewis recently recorded a video to share the beauty and benefits of living in Brevard. The goal is to e-mail this link to all RE/MAX agents that speak Spanish outside Florida. Click on the image to view BrevardElite.com
Tuesday, March 18 2:00 – 3:00 Central Time Kimberly Osman kosman1@kimosmanins.com
Pete Osman posman1@kimosmanins.com
•Training Webinar: Working with Buyers •Advanced Map Searching •Saving Carts vs. Searches •Contact Management Features •Auto e-Mails, Portals and much more!
11 different homeowner carries & 6 auto carries to best fit your insurance needs Let our friendly and Professional staff help you with: Home, Auto, Boat, RV, Motor Cycle, Flood & Life Insurance
Call for a free quote today! 321.242.2311
DIY Naturally Flavored Herb and Fruit Water Recipes and Instructions from The Yummy Life here. Lots of tips for making this cheap alternative to soda with simple recipes. Click Here >> BrevardElite.com
ABOVE Extra: Building a team by losing weight Discover what happens when an Illinois brokerage embraces fitness and health. Hint: It goes beyond losing weight or inches.
• DS News: Consumers show renewed confidence in housing recovery • Washington Post: With clock ticking on mortgage relief, homeowners wonder what's ahead • RISMedia: Eye on the economy – new-home sales bounce back in January
Wendy Lockwood – 1 Year Bruce Kwitny – 7 Year Jody Donnelly – 7 Year
Jen Conrad – 11th Maria Morse – 17th Breanne Brown – 19th
Suzi Granger – 3 Year Cynthia Tucker – 1 Year Denell Hastings – 1 Year
Connie Trincali – 21st Dee Dee Sheffield – 23rd
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2014 Awards Recognition
Karen Osiniak
Bridget Sentz & Carolyn Smith
Silvia Mozer
Mary Gowenlock
Steve Romano
Lindsay Sanger
Bobby Freeman & Jennifer McCoy BrevardElite.com
2013 Awards Recognition Platinum Club: Andy Barclay Joy Frankel
Executive Club: Diane Calleja Melinda Corns Christine Cornwell David Dicioccio Bree Fary
Jeanne Hanson Brad Kuhns 100% Club: Karen Biamonte Scott Case Karey Carlton Jody Donnelly Jennifer McCoy Bobby Freeman Theresa Friend Bruce Kwitny Suzi Granger Lou Ann Janke John Haley Jerry Hinds Barbara Mihalik
Silvia Mozer Lindsay Sanger
Barbara Lyn Pat Murphey John Murphy Karen Osiniak Peggy Penridge Marilyn Pinkerman Steve Romano Bridget Sentz
Carolyn Smith Sue Tillman Grace Vista Steve Vitani Linda Weir-Reiss Gloria Williams
June Mogavero Kerry Ramage Patty Teachman Connie Trincali
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Wishing you a fantastic Friday on behalf of your RE/MAX Elite Family!
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