CPARealtor News - April 2015

EALTOR NEWS VOL. 6 / ISSUE 4 APRIL 2015

EDUCATION ~ SERVICE ~ INTEGRITY In this Issue: CPAR Calendar

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Letter from your President

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Golf Tournament Info

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AE Corner, BOD Minutes

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New CPAR Members

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FR/NAR News

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Business Partner Spotlight

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Advertise in CPAR News

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Business Partners Join CPAR

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27642 Cashford Circle, Ste. 110 ~ Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 www.cparfl.com ~ Phone 813-406-6081 ~ Fax 813-712-2865 ~ info@cparfl.org 1

CPAR Board of Directors DIRECTOR Louise Richardson

PRESIDENT Lynn Mooney

TREASURER Vicki Derbes

PRESIDENT-ELECT Dwight McDonald

PAST PRESIDENT Toby Caroline

DIRECTOR Jack Buckley

Sun ‘n Fun Realty TobyParadise@aol.com

Exit Prime Realty TheCoordinator45@gmail.com

DIRECTOR Patsy Peterman

DIRECTOR David Chen

SouthShore Homes & Properties Lynn@LynnMooney.com

Pro-Active Realty LouiseRichardson71@gmail.com

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services VDerbes@BHHSFloridaProperties.com

International Realty Plus-Tampa Bay EmailMyBroker@verizon.net

VICE PRESIDENT Dennis Derbes

djderbes@BHHSFloridaProperties.com

Seagrass Realty Patsy@SeagrassRealEstate.com

SECRETARY Gerald Collings

DIRECTOR Pete Rundel

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

SouthShore Homes & Properties GeraldC0123@gmail.com

DChen4649@yahoo.com

BUSINESS PARTNER LIAISON

Ruth Peeples

First American Title Company RPeeples@firstam.com

WestBay Real Estate Pete@PetesRealty.com

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Linked In Seminar 11:30‐1:30 Tampa Palms 19

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Professional Standards Training 10:00‐1:00 Pebble Creek 26

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Golf Tournament 11:00‐3:00 TopGolf 29

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MFRMLS Quarterly Broker WebEx

Save the Date May 13: CPAR General Membership Meeting/Pitch Session 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m., Pebble Creek Golf Club 2

From your President a word from the PREZ...

Your Association is growing and we are thankful that you are a part of it.

Effective Monday, April 20, CPAR will locally process any Code of Ethics violations, grievances and hearings by its Professional Standards Committee. The paperwork is available at cparFL.com. Dwight McDonald is the Chairman of the Committee, with 18 years of experience.

Lynn Mooney

At the CPAR Top-Golf tournament ONLY on Wednesday, April 22, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, both Realtors® and Business Partners will have the opportunity to take advantage of reduced rates for 2015 CPAR dues.

Realtor® Membership (local dues) $50.00 (normally $60.00) and application fee of $75.00 waived Business Partner Membership $67.50 and application fee of $50.00 waived We have 100 people to date that have signed up and/or committed for the tournament. Thank you to Chairperson Ruth Peeples of First American Title – she is A-W-E-S-O-M-E. Would you be interested in participating in a Trade Mission to Brazil to bring International Business to Central Pasco? Contact Dwight McDonald at 813-629-6954.

Do you need a business portrait? Call CPAR Association Executive Vanessa at 813-406-6081 to schedule a time on May 13th. The cost will be $35.00.

Until next month,

Lynn Thank you to our 2015 Sponsors Elite

My Florida Regional ~ Merri Jo Cowen

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Embrace Home Loans ~ Tyler Cain and Scott Slone First American Title ~ Ruth Peeples

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IERNA’s Heating & Cooling ~ Julie Rinaldi National Property Inspections ~ Lynne Tonte Sandon Mortgage ~ Rick Sandon Security National Mortgage ~ Ray Williams WCR Tampa Chapter ~ April Gayle Gausman

Silver Eagle Mortgage ~ Karen Calhoun Herbert H Landy Insurance ~ Joe Flynn Hillsborough Title ~ Joellyn Robles Market Prime Mortgage ~ John Farris Mason Title ~ Mary Turner Peeples Maintenance Repairs ~ Ron Peeples Prime Protection ~ Joed Hassani Rainbow International Restoration ~ Steve Dumas Tampa Home Inspection ~ Bobb Courtman Two Men and a Truck ~ Eugenia Parlow

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A Note from My Florida Regional MLS:

AE Corner

All annual invoices for the 2015/2016 MFRMLS subscription year are posted. *Deadline to Pay: May 18, 2015, by 5 pm (ET)

Louise Richardson

*Late fee: If payment is not made by 5 pm on May 18, a $50 late fee will be applied to your invoice. This late fee will be due upon payment of your MLS fee and your Association/Board (Local Service Center) fee.

To View Your Invoice Amount

Vanessa Frost

Visit www.pay.mfrmls.com (Online Payment Center) and log in to your account.

How to Make a Payment • Online Payment (Best Method): Visit www.pay.mfrmls.com to make a secure, online debit/credit card payment. (Looking to pay with a check? Please see the "Payment by Mail" option below.)

• Phone Payment: Debit/credit cards are accepted over the phone by dialing 1-800-686-7451 (option 4). (Looking to pay with a check? Please see the "Payment by Mail" option below.)

• Payment by Mail: Checks are accepted as long as they are received by the payment deadline of May 18 at 5 pm. Please make checks payable to “MFRMLS”.

Mailing Address: My Florida Regional MLS, C/o Accounting Dep’t, 555 Winderley Place, Suite 320, Maitland, FL 32751 Please note: MLS fees are non-refundable in full or pro rata.

If you need to contact your AE, email me at Vanessa@cparfl.com or call me at 813-406-6081.

CPAR Board of Directors Minutes

January 28, 2015 5:00 p.m., CPAR Office Conference Room MOTION #1: CPAR orders 20 lockboxes at a cost of $2,300 plus shipping, with automatic re-order when inventory reaches 10. PASSED. MOTION #2: CPAR to negotiate with current landlord for a 30 day extension at the new monthly rate, while looking for additional rental space; present to the Board by Feb. 15. PASSED. February 25, 2015 5:00 p.m., Pebble Creek Golf Club MOTION #1: Audit Committee will create a standard of procedure in writing to guide the Treasurer’s office as to how the process should work. PASSED. MOTION #2: The 2015 Budget be approved as presented. PASSED.

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Welcome New CPAR Members (March 2015)

Realtors® Berkshire Hathaway ~ Tampa Shawna Ramkalawan, Broker

R James Real Estate Group Robert Testo, Broker

NewHomePrograms.com Felix Manzanares

Dennis Realty & Inv. Corp.

Stacy Hester

Business Partners Operation Raven Funding Inc. Bill Doyle, Home Inspector

Hengesbach & Hengesbach, P.A. Seton Hengesbach

Sunshine Bank Dianne Potok

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The Impact of Water Quality on Florida’s Home Values Florida Realtors 2015 Report There has long been a belief that there is a connection between home values and the quality and clarity of Florida waterways. The objective of this study was to determine whether that “belief” is in fact true. We examined the impact of water quality and clarity on the sale prices of homes in Martin and Lee counties over a four-year period, from 2010 through 2013. What was clearly found was that the ongoing problem of polluted water in the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers and estuaries has indeed resulted in a negative impact on home values. In addition, the study found a significant economic impact resulting from improved water quality and clarity - Lee County’s aggregate property values increase by an estimated $541 million, while Martin County’s aggregate property values increase by an estimated $428 million. These increased property values also provide additional revenue for city and county governments.

Click here for full report from Florida Realtors.

What is RPAC? WHY POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT? Since 1969 RPAC has been promoting the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States. During the last federal election cycle alone, RPAC contributed over $12 million to pro-REALTOR® candidates to Congress, making it the number one trade association political action committee in the nation.

Why has RPAC been successful? In America the exercise of good government has its foundation in the participation of its citizens in politics. By definition of the work you do, REALTORS® are contributors to the American dream- home ownership. REALTORS® make it possible for people to bring value to their communities, their lives, to schools and to the future. Increasingly REALTORS® are facing forces from many directions that threaten their ability to help bring about the American dream for more people. Increasing health care premiums, the economy, property tax burdens, rent controls, impact fees and the taking of private property for the public domain are only a quick handful of issues that somewhere, everyday REALTORS® confront.

IF NOT YOU, WHO? That is why it is vitally important that REALTORS® be politically active: to take on the responsibility of protecting the values and rights we hold dear. If not REALTORS®, then who? No one knows a community better than a REALTOR®. It would be difficult to believe that a local no-growth group would represent your real estate business interests, or that those employed by the local government know best how much and where to spend the tax dollar better than you do. REALTORS® are the experts on their communities. REALTORS® know the lay of the land, the families, the best schools, the neighborhoods, and the leaders. With REALTORS® in virtually every community in the nation, you are in a strong position to be on the front line as either a proponent or a defender.

Failure to be involved politically can and likely will result in someone else filling the vacuum left by you. That may sound okay at first; because we are sure someone else will do the job and see things as we do. That is until one discovers that the voices being heard may be contrary to wise business planning and a threat to property owners and their rights. If you as a REALTOR® do not speak out, get involved, and help shape your community, someone else will. It is a good bet that they won't be supportive of your position.

On the national level, we give our money to those in Congress who both understand and support REALTOR® issues. We look to build the future by putting RPAC dollars in places that will help advance the interests of Real Estate professionals. RPAC is the only political group in the country organized for REALTORS®, run by REALTORS® and exists solely to further issues important to REALTORS®.

Learn more about RPAC by clicking here.

Source: http://www.realtoractioncenter.com/rpac/sub/about-rpac.html 7

CPAR Business Partner Spotlight

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YOUR AD HERE Advertise in the monthly CPARealtor® News. Open to CPAR Realtor® and Business Partner members.

Contact Vanessa at 813-406-6081 or Vanessa@cparfl.com to get started.

Artwork can be changed monthly and must be submitted by the 15th of each month.

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Business Partners Thank you for your support!

Rebecca Lynn Walker 813‐390‐0140 Tom Rinicker 813‐300‐5027

Karen Calhoun 813‐966‐3081

Seton Hengesbach, P.A. 813‐683‐1963

Sara Allen 727‐526‐5338

Helen Schwetz 727‐329‐2000

Nancy Pupello 904‐477‐7011

James Ward, 813‐770‐8459 Jason Roux, 813‐787‐9590

Tyler Caine, 813‐380‐8487 Sco Slone, 813‐295‐4660

Cindy Maxie 813‐961‐3391

Ruth Peeples 813‐968‐5170

Angela Miller 352‐521‐0141

Lisa Starling 813‐750‐1001

Paul Phillips Home Inspector Professor 813‐299‐1642

George Cooper 813‐340‐8363

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Business Partners Thank you for your support!

Mary Turner 813‐264‐6110

Jim Quirk 813‐230‐9487

Mitchell Rothenberg 813‐632‐0550

Ma Russell 813‐386‐4201

Julie Rinaldi 813‐948‐6355

Operation Raven Funding Inc. Home Inspection Bill Doyle 866‐641‐6154

Daniel Borrero 813‐983‐2990

Bill Hya 727‐415‐8305

Joseph Flynn 352‐350‐2477

Rick Sandon 727‐578‐6300

Dianne Potok 813‐365‐4338

Tampa Home Inspec on Lynne Tonte 813‐973‐2004

Bobb Courtman 813‐909‐9516

Ron Peeples 813‐774‐2386

Anthony Conner 727‐808‐6495

Steve Dumas 813‐907‐0503

Sco Smith 813‐748‐8008

Law Offices of Mercedes Gonzalez Hale Mercedes Gonzalez Hale 813‐973‐8900

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Did you know?

NAR allows Local Board of Choice…

Regardless of office location, Realtors® may join any local real estate association they choose.

READY FOR A CHANGE? Contact Dwight McDonald, CPAR President-Elect, for answers to all your CPAR and membership-related questions.

813-629-6954 ~ emailmybroker@verizon.net CPAR offers the same benefits as other local real estate associations: ~ My Florida Regional MLS membership

~ New Member Orientation

~ Supra Active Keys, eKeys, and Lockboxes

~ Social events for fun and networking

~ Professional Development Education and CE credits

~ Public Advocacy

~ Office convenient to North Tampa, New Tampa, Wesley Chapel, and Land O’Lakes

~ Community Service opportunities

Compare and Save!

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for more information and applications on our website

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Membership Dues & Fees Local Dues (Primary Membership)

~ Fast start for new agents ~ Lower startup costs ~ Orientation for new agents ~ Low primary and secondary dues for transferring brokers

EPAR 3

PRO 4

WPBOR 5

$75.00

$120.00

$115.00

$168.00

$170.00

Florida Realtors® Dues & Issues Advocacy

$126.00

$126.00

$126.00

$126.00

$126.00

NAR Dues & Public Awareness Campaign Assessment

$155.00

$155.00

$155.00

$155.00

$155.00

$356.00

$401.00

$396.00

$449.00

$451.00

Application Fee (Local)

$75.00

$195.00

$110.00

$150.00

$250.00

Application Fee (Florida Realtors®)

$30.00

$30.00

$30.00

$30.00

$30.00

Business Partner/Affiliate Dues (Primary Membership)

$90.00

$195.00

$150.00

$250.00

$250.00

Total Annual Dues

Attention Brokers!

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Information obtained from CPAR 10/1/14 Information obtained from GTAR 10/14/14 3 Information obtained from EPAR 10/28/14

Information obtained from PRO 10/14/14 Information obtained from WPBOR 10/14/14

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