JULY 2022
MEMBERS FIRST
NEWSLETTER
Florida’s waterways are, for
the Florida Realtors “Clean Up
most residents, the happy
Florida Waters” challenge during
• Waterways Cleanup
place where they boat, swim,
the month of July and join us
• Board of Directors Voting
ski, kayak, and paddleboard.
on Thursday, July 7 from 8 am
• Board of Directors Slate
They swim with manatees,
- 12 pm for our annual clean-
marvel at the pristine beauty
up effort. We will meet at the
of the Everglades, and enjoy
Association, divide into teams,
• Global Alliance Committee
fishing for a big catch and
take a team photo, and head out
• Commercial Alliance Committee
snapping a photo for bragging
to make a positive impact in our
rights. Florida is definitely
local community! After the effort,
• Government 101
a beautiful place to live and
we will meet back to enjoy a
• May Market Statistics
together, we can keep it that
delicious lunch — on us, as a way
• July Class Calendar
way! The REALTORS® Care
to say “Thank you!” We can’t wait
Committee would like to invite
to see you on July 7! Remember,
all OSCAR members to accept
every effort makes a difference!
IN THIS ISSUE
• Welcome New VIPs • RPAC Committee • Realtors® Care Committee
• OSCAR Benefit
• Vital Industry Partner Directory • Welcome New Members
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2023 Board of Directors Slate & Voting The election for the 2023 Osceola County Association of REALTORS® Officers and Directors officially opens on Monday, July 25 at 8 AM. Additional qualified candidates for the offices to be
CEO Message
filled may be placed in nomination by 5:00 pm on Monday, July 11, 2022. Ballots will be accepted until midnight on Friday, August 5, 2022. The next page of the newsletter will show you the slate of proposed officers and directors. All members will receive an email from SimplyVoting with instructions on how to cast your vote online via the SimplyVoting ballot form using your Stellar MLS credentials. Members can also log into their Stellar MLS account and look for the SimplyVoting icon in the “Association Resources” module on the bottom right.
TWIS LIZASUAIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The results of the election will be captured by the Association’s attorney on Monday, August 8 to ensure accuracy, accountability, and the integrity of the process. The results will be announced on Tuesday, August 9 on the Association’s website in addition to a direct email to members. The 2023 Officers and Directors will be presented at the Annual Membership Meeting and Awards & Installation Banquet in December.
2023 PROPOSED SLATE
The Osceola County Association of REALTORS®, Inc. announces the following proposed slate of Officers and Directors for the 2023 year: If elected, the following candidates will join 2023 President Imran Mohamed on his leadership team. Officers: • • • •
Past-President: Alexandra Arena-Gil President Elect: James K. Lowe Treasurer: Kelvis Melo Secretary: Norkis Fernandez-Valdez
Directors: • • •
Renee Clark (2022-2024) Maria Napolitano (2023-2025) Teresa Reilly-O’Doherty (2023-2025)
If elected, these individuals will join the following previously elected Directors whose terms have yet to expire: Continuing Directors: • • • • • • •
Kymbat Iglikova (2021-2023) Ivette Jimenez (2021-2023) Maria Lebron (2022-2024) Gladys Thayer (2022-2024) Holly Wolfer (2022-2024) Angel Ortiz (2022-2023) Nicholas Shrouder (2022-2024)
Additional qualified candidates for the offices to be filled may be placed in nomination by 5:00 pm on Monday, July 11, 2022. The Chief Executive Officer shall send notice of such additional nominations to all members eligible to vote before the election. The election will open for online balloting beginning at 8:00 am on Monday, July 25 through midnight on Friday, August 5. The results of the election will be captured by the Association’s attorney on Monday, August 8 to ensure accuracy, accountability, and the integrity of the process. The results will be placed on the Association’s website, emailed to all members and posted in the newsletter on Tuesday, August 9. In addition, the 2023 Officers and Directors will be presented to the members at the Annual Membership Meeting and Awards and Installation Banquet. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Twis Lizasuain at the Association Office at 407-846-0117.
Committee
Welcome New VIPs John Rivera Planet Home Lending
Diana Rodriguez New American Funding
Guilherme Direne VHC Hospitality LLC
Mark Pacheco Cardel Homes
The latest newsletter from Florida Realtors RPAC featured our recent Latin Fest event describing the unique food, dancing and activities. It also mentioned our successful fundraising of $6,000 and the addition of a Major Investor. We have reached $74,333 towards our annual goal of $134,798.85
GLADYS THAYER RPAC COMMITTEE CHAIR
Additionally, we are receiving notable contributions from our new members when they attend their Member Benefits Academy. It is encouraging that they see the importance of supporting RPAC and investing in their profession. Remember save the date for the Florida Realtors PAC Auction on August 26, during the 2022 Florida Realtors Convention and Trade Expo. Our association will be among those entering items to be auctioned. Some events sell out so don’t forget to register or you might be left out in the heat!
Global Alliance Commitee The Global Alliance Committee wants to thank all members and sponsors for participating at our recent Global Brunch event. We are looking forward to seeing all of you at our upcoming Global Symposium in September and a number of classes we have planned to help you expand your business globally. If you are planning to travel abroad this summer, here are a few global fun facts:
KYMBAT IGLIKOVA GLOBAL ALLIANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
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“When in Rome”: The fancy Italian coffee names we are used to, are not how Italians drink coffee. In fact, they mostly drink espresso, a small shot of coffee. Coffee with milk is only ordered in the morning for breakfast. Madrid has the oldest restaurant in the world, El Restaurante Botín, founded in 1725 Oh, don’t forget that the famous Spanish Steps are in fact, located in Piazza di Spagna, Rome. Banana is a popular pizza topping in Sweden. World`s shortest flight takes around 1.5 minutes, between the islands of Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland.
REALTORS® CARE Committee
CARA BRITAIN REALTORS® CARE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Happy July, let’s keep Florida waters beautiful! For the entire month of July, Florida Realtors® and community partners are coming together to clean up our lakes, rivers, streams, bays, Intracoastal Waterway, Gulf, and ocean. If you would like to get involved, be treated to a free lunch, and meet fellow members who have a passion for making a difference in our community, the Realtors® Care Committee would love to invite you to join us on Thursday, July 7th from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. for our annual Florida Waters Clean-up and Lunch! Register at osceolarealtors.
org/cleanup. Let’s see who can collect the most garbage! Last year, Holly Wolfer collected over 19 lbs, of trash from Shingle Creek! The REALTORS® Care Committee has continued our ongoing service project with the Osceola Council on Aging by delivering Meals on Wheels every week. It’s been such a joy to greet the elderly and homebound members of our community on Monday mornings by providing nutritious food, a warm smile and pleasant conversation. If you are interested in getting involved, please reach out to Nancy at nhubbard@osceola-realtors.com for a volunteer application and keep your eyes peeled for future volunteer opportunities and ways to give back to our community.
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You may equate British food with fish and chips, comforting roast, but UK residents actually once voted Chicken Tikka Masala as the country’s national dish. Japanese railways hand out ‘certificates’ for delays of more than 5 minutes. Delay certificates are also issued on some trains in Germany and in Paris. India’s trains transport roughly 23 million passengers each day, which equal to the entire population of Australia.
International Real Estate Events 2022 NAR Annual Conference & Expo – November 11-14, 2022 Orlando, FL.
Register at www.narnxt.realtor
July Member Benefits Guide Real Estate & Technology Institute Technology affects the way we learn, communicate, and think. As a REALTOR® in today’s current climate, it is more important than ever to stay up to date on the latest tech and marketing tools & trends. In the ongoing spirit of helping our members prosper and thrive, OSCAR is proud to announce a new member benefit as we’ve partnered with Real Estate and Technology Institute (RETI) to bring you the best online learning hub for real estate technology. Starting on July 26th, all OSCAR members will receive a FREE account to the RETI.us site. Through this account, you’ll gain access to the following: •
2500+ instructional videos
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Product reviews
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Webinars (including new ones added each week)
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Articles
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CRM Generator tool to help you research CRM Vendors (the first in the industry)
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And more!
Visit http://oscar.reti.us/ to take advantage of this benefit and expand your technology tools!
Commercial Alliance Committee TERESA REILLY-O’DOHERTY COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE COMMMITTEE CHAIR The Commercial Alliance Committee is pleased to announce that our first Summit on June 2 was extremely successful and a sold-out event. The speakers were Justin Meyer, a commercial attorney; Hope Perez and Sean Flannery with Synovus Bank, SBA and commercial lending; Robert Widden, with RJ Widden and Associates, site planner. They were very informative and spent a generous amount of time with the attendees. The Commercial Alliance Committee would like to thank Twis Lizasuain, OSCAR’s Chief Executive Officer, and her staff for helping to make this event happen and for providing a wonderful breakfast which included an omelet station! For those who attended, thank you, and we hope to see you at all future events.
CLEAN UP FLORIDA WATERS
All Properties Market Statistics
Check out more market statistics on our website! Visit: osceolarealtors.org/statistics/
JULY CLASS CALENDAR
REDEEM YOUR EDUCATION VOUCHERS BEFORE 12/31/22
ACE Valuation: CMA’s, BPO’s & what to 7/6/2022 1:00 pm-5:00 pm expect when you are expecting...a good house appraisal - Virtual Only- Josh Cadillac
4CE
As real estate professionals, we should understand the valuation process backward and forward as it is one of the most important hurdles in getting our customers what they want. Loan Qualification Workshop Hybrid Class - John Johnson
7/7/2022
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
3CE
Grab a calculator and get ready to master the particulars of loan qualification! New and seasoned Realtors® alike will find value in this Loan Qualification Workshop, which was designed to continue educating Realtors® who already have a working knowledge of the fundamentals of mortgage finance and general lending policy and practices. Pricing in a Competitive Market Hybrid Class - Kimberly Bell
7/8/2022
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
4CE
This course covers how an agent can learn to price properties in a competitive or changing market. The students are introduced to the concepts of appraisal versus a CMA, and the general descriptions of each, as well as the legal obligations that an agent has in Florida with respect to a CMA when it can be done, what disclaimers apply, etc. Master the Paperless 7/11/2022 Real Estate Transaction - Hybrid Class - Kaz Cisowski
9:00 am-12:00 pm
3CE
Form Simplicity is a paperless real estate forms management program designed to help you manage your transactions. Form Simplicity gives you the tools necessary to learn time saving configurations, keep your personal profile updated, set up email notification, create an email signature and import contacts in the cloud. eSign & Close Hybrid Class - Kaz Cisowski
7/11/2022
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
2CE
After taking this class students will be able to: successfully navigate electronic web-based transaction software, create an electronic transaction package, effectively correspond with clients via print, e-mail, faxing, sharing and electronic signatures — and more! Preparing a Listing Contract Virtual Only - Karen Lewis
7/12/2022
9:00 am-1:00 pm
4CE
This course outlines the various types of listing agreements and the duties of each, identifying the protected classes under the Fair Housing Act, and understanding details about fees. Students will also learn how to best answer sellers’ questions regarding their proceeds and expenses. Stellar MLS Basic In-Person Only - John Lipscomb
7/13/2022
9:00 am-12:00 pm
0CE
This required class teaches every new Stellar MLS subscriber the basics of how to use the Matrix MLS System to power their real estate business. Stellar MLS Compliance 101 In-Person Only - John Lipscomb
7/13/2022
1:00 pm-2:15 pm
0CE
This required class for new subscribers reviews the MLS comprehensive Rules & Regulations to ensure that all users have access to the best data possible. Stellar MLS Adding & Editing In-Person Only - John Lipscomb
7/13/2022
2:30 pm-3:45 pm
This class is mandatory for agents who will be adding and modifying listings in the MLS. We will walk through the process of gathering listing data, entering listings into the MLS systems, adding photos and attachments, and modifying listings.
0CE
Pricing Strategy Advisor, PSA 7/14/2022 *$30 Royalty Fee Applies - In-Person Only - Kelly Lee McFrederick
10:00 am-5:00 pm
6CE
The Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certification is specifically designed to enhance your skills in pricing properties, creating a comparable market analysis (CMA), working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the anxieties and misperceptions they often have about home values. Residential Community Associations: 7/18/2022 Issues, Impact, and Relevance -Hybrid Class- Jolita Brazzano
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
4CE
Community associations are a significant slice of the housing market in this state. And yet, many people have very little knowledge about community associations. Take this course and receive an overview of some important topics related to Residential Community Associations. Code of Ethics Hybrid Class - Bob Caldwell
7/19/2022
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
3CE
All active Realtor members must take a code of ethics class sometime between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2024. This class meets the NAR mandated requirement for completion of Code of Ethics. Code of Ethics - Spanish Hybrid Class - Gonzalo Mejia
7/20/2022
8:30 am-11:30 am
3CE
All active Realtor members must take a code of ethics class sometime between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2024. This class meets the NAR mandated requirement for completion of Code of Ethics. Core Law - Spanish Hybrid Class - Gonzalo Mejia
7/20/2022
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
3CE
Understanding real estate law is part of every real estate licensee’s business. The more a licensee knows, the better he or she can work with customers and safeguard them from legal complications. This class will provide a “red flag notice” of when participants are potentially going into a danger zone. Core Law - Avoiding the Danger Zone Virtual Only - Chuck Bonamer
7/25/2022
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
3CE
Understanding real estate law is part of every real estate licensee’s business. The more a licensee knows, the better he or she can work with customers and safeguard them from legal complications. This class will provide a “red flag notice” of when participants are potentially going into a danger zone. Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)* 7/26 -7/27/2022 7:45 am-5:00 pm GRI 102: Starting Your Business - Classroom Only *Fees and Requirements Apply This designation is a way to stand out to prospective home buyers and sellers as a REALTOR® who has gained in-depth knowledge on technical subjects as well as the fundamentals of real estate. •
6/26/22 7:30 am - 5 PM: Contact to Contracts (7CE) - Instructed by: Dave Dettmann
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6/27/22 7:30 am - 12 pm: Goal Setting & Business Planning (4CE) - Instructed by: Abby Gofreddo
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6/27/22 1 pm - 5 pm: Professional Success Transaction by Transaction (7CE) - Instructed by: Patricia Sherman
Divorce & Real Estate Hybrid Class- Nishad Khan
7/28/2022
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
2CE
You’ve no doubt worked with sellers getting divorced. This class explores the idiosyncrasies of this particular scenario and offers guidance for both you and your customer to achieve a successful closing AND reduce your liability. Property Management for the RE Practioner - Hybrid Class- Rebecca Panosso
7/29/2022
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
4CE
Want to know more about Property Management without jumping in headfirst? This is the course for a Realtor® that wants or needs to know enough about Property Management to get by – whether to manage a property or two now, or as an introduction to property management if they are considering possible investment down the road.
VITAL INDUSTRY PARTNERS
2020 Inspection Solutions 407 Inspections Inc. A Clear Choice Title & Escrow A.C.F. Home Inspections, Inc. Acosta, Moore & Shrader, PLLC American Ad Specialties, Inc. Americas Homes Inc. ANB Inspection Services, Inc. Anchor Bay Financial ARB Home Inspections, Inc. Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group A-Z Team Title, LLC BPG Inspection, LLC Budget Professional Services Butler Mortgage Cardel Homes Cardinal Financial Celebration Title Group Chief Inspection Services Choice Home Warranty Closer Look Inspections, Inc. Cunningham’s Inc. Cutco Closing Gifts Dirk Webb and Friends Double S Home Inspection Farmers Insurance First American Title Frank’s Home Inspection, LLC Gold Coast Schools Hanover Family Builders Harding Bell International
Home Inspectors Group Home Warranty of America Homebridge Financial Services, Inc. Housemaster Home Inspections Infill Consulting Integrity First Title Land Title Professionals, LLC Luis A Martin’s Home Inspections Magnolia Title Florida Max Protection Group LLC Moneycorp, Inc. Mr. Handyman My Florida Mortgage Solutions New American Funding NorthPoint Mortgage, Inc. Notary Service Professional, LLC Old Republic Home Protection Osceola County Property Appraiser Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. Patricia L. Daugherty, Atty. At Law Photography by Skip Stowers Pillar to Post Home Inspectors Planet Home Lending Pro-Master Home Inspection
Quality Title and Escrow RBC Bank USA Real Estate Photography Specialists RiteStart Home Inspections, Inc. SBC–CPA Seibane Doyle, PLLC Smart International Title Solano Home Inspections Inc. SouthState Bank Stewart Title Company Synovus Bank Systeco Services, Inc. The Grove Resort & Water Park TrustCo Bank Two Men and a Truck ValueCast, Inc. VHC Hospitality LLC Wayne’s Home Inspections, LLC Widerman Malek PL
VITAL INDUSTRY PARTNERS
GRI DESIGNATION
PSA CERTIFICATION
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Alexander Adams - HomeTrust Realty Group
Jose Garrido - Top Realty Services LLC
Group LLC
Yesenia Alicea - G World Kissimmee
Marleny German - Evista Resources Realty Inc
Juan Muniz - EXP Realty LLC
Majorie Anez De Carrillo - HomeTrust Realty Group
Maria Godoy Moreno - Homes Unlimited Real Estate Co
Karla Nieto - Keller Williams Advantage III
Elsie Gonzalez - The Rental & Sales Gallery LLC
Angel Olaves Medina - Homes Unlimited Real Estate Co
Braulymar Gonzalez Inojosa - EXP Realty LLC
Joel Ortiz - Premium Properties R.E Service
Yohelis Guerrero - My Florida Real Estate Group
Martha Paulino - Keller Williams Advantage III
Carolina Henriquez - EXP Realty LLC
Amelia Percentie - Keller Williams Realty at The Lakes
Ivan Arvelo Santiago - Empire Network Realty Bibi Baccus - Elevated United Realty Inc Juan Barney Marin - Fortex Realty Inc Alondra Barreto - EXP Realty LLC Juan Batista - Agent Trust Realty Corporation Jeffrey Bell - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee Johanna Bellorin Mejias - EXP Realty LLC Nadia Beraich - EXP Realty LLC Claudia Bogin - Keller Williams Legacy Realty Maxima Briones - LPT Realty LLC Gustavo - Buitrago - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee Jorge Cabezas Caicedo - EXP Realty LLC Jennie Camacho - Watson Realty Corp Chilot Celestin - Keller Williams Realty at The Lakes
Mirna Hernandez - Homes Unlimited Real Estate Andrea Jijon - Property Source Group LLC Deanna Joyner - MCO Realty Antonio Kim - Bella Verde Realty LLC Kenneth Kueker - Keller Williams Realty at The Lakes Norma Lagonell - EXP Realty LLC Venecia Lamanna - EXP Realty LLC William Little - Keller Williams Realty at The Lakes Mercedes Lopez - Premium Properties R.E Service
Robert Perez - Century 21 Carioti Danilian Perez - EXP Realty LLC Maria Perez Samot - The Landrua Group Real Estate Inc Patrick Pierre - Jpn Realty LLC Mauricio Prieto Valderrama - My Realty Group Alysha Redman - LPT Realty LLC Victor Rivers - EXP Realty LLC Juan Rosario Mejia - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee Alvin Ruiz - AmeriTeam Realty Inc
Luz Colmenares - EXP Realty LLC
Felipe Lopez Martinez - NextHome Family 1st Realty
Sergio Salazar - EXP Realty LLC
Adriana Contreras - EXP Realty LLC
Esmeralda Lozada - EXP Realty LLC
Xavier Salcedo - Keller Williams Realty at The Lakes
Christian Cruz Garayua - Century 21 Four Corners Realty
Luis Lugo - Century 21 Four Corners Realty
Saxana Sanchez Bermudez - EXP Realty LLC
Samantha Mahnke - Macken Realty Inc
Marynes Sanchez Marin - EXP Realty LLC
Rebecca Martinez - Empire Network Realty
Maria Santiago - EXP Realty LLC
Anaira Martinez Arias - REMAX Premier Properties
Lucretia Starnes - EXP Realty LLC
Mayra Cruz Marrero - Better Homes Realty Premier Frank Danso - Citrus Realty & Management INC Jonathan Deer - Mercedes Investments LLC Maria Diaz - Keller Williams Legacy Realty Luiselen Diaz Delduca - EXP Realty LLC Eibreha Drayden - EXP Realty LLC Carolina Duran - REMAX Premier Properties
Hala Masoud - Coldwell Banker Solomon Matthew McKinney - EXP Realty LLC
Alexander Torrealba Dlima - Agent Trust Realty Corporation
Roslin Mediomundo - EXP Realty LLC
Gustavo Valery - EXP Realty LLC
Ingrid Mercado - HomeTrust Realty Group
Lucy Vega - Empire Network Realty
Maria Monaco - EXP Realty LLC
Thomas Veillette - The Property Pros Real Estate, Inc
Kimberly Espinal - Keller Williams Realty at The Lakes
Placido Montero - EXP Realty LLC
Geler Ferrer - MBT Realty LLC
Luis Montoya Tua - MBT Realty LLC
Patricia Filippone - Patricia Filippone
Tania Moreno Matheus - Odry Vargas Realty
Michelle Velez Sanchez - Keller Williams Legacy Realty