JUNE 2022
MEMBERS FIRST
NEWSLETTER
June is National
builds household wealth. A
Homeownership Month, a
homeowner’s average net
time of year when REALTORS®
worth in 2019 was $254,500 –
and others across the U.S.
about 40 times that of a renter
celebrate the importance of
at $6,270, according to the
• Welcome New VIPs
owning a home and the impact
Federal Reserve. In efforts to
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it has on the lives of American
promote homeownership, we
families, local communities
have launched a new consumer
and the nation’s economic
website which provides useful
health. For generations of
information and tips for the
families, homeownership
community. We are celebrating
has been essential to
June as National Homeownership
achieving the American
Month with homebuyers and
dream. Beyond the emotional
sellers in communities across
benefits, homeownership
Florida.
IN THIS ISSUE • National Homeownership Month • Board of Director Nominations
• Realtors® Care Committee • Global Alliance Committee • Commercial Alliance Committee • NAR Benefit • April Market Statistics • June Class Calendar • Vital Industry Partner Directory • Welcome New Members
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Homeownership Matters Central Florida The Osceola County Association of REALTORS® is proud to offer services to both REALTORS® and the community. We believe in the dream of home ownership for everyone and hope that those looking to begin or continue their journey to home ownership will utilize us a resource. Our Association is committed to increasing the access to homeownership for future generations. In efforts to promote homeownership, we have launched a new consumer website and Facebook page which provides useful information and tips for buyers, sellers and homeowners. Home Ownership Matters Central Florida can be found visiting CFLHomeowners.Org or our companion Facebook page at @CFLHomeowners. On our consumer website, the community can search for a REALTOR® or a Pro (Vital Industry Partner) using an optimized search for ease and efficiency. In addition, those looking to buy or sell a home can discover guides to help them along their journey to homeownership. If they are not sure of the area in which they want to buy, potentional homebuyers are also able to view homes by community right on the home page! We encourage our members to share our consumer site and Facebook page with their clients, so that we may be a key resource for those looking to buy, sell, or own a home in the Central Florida area. Feel free to check out, like and share these resources!
2023 Board of Directors Nominations Are you ready to lead? We are looking for YOU! Nominations are now open for the 2023 Osceola County Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors. There are six Board of Director positions open for next year. They are President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, 2022-2024 Director, and two 20232025 Directors. Our Association is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of 15 REALTOR® members who serve 3-year terms and are elected annually by the general membership.
CEO Message
As a member of the executive committee or board of directors, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our Association. The Board is responsible for providing the overall direction and strategy of the Association, setting the strategic plan, approving the annual budget, and creating and revising policies. If you would like to apply for an executive committee or board member position, please complete the application by visiting, OsceolaRealtors.Org/BOD The application deadline is Friday, June 17, 2022, at 5 PM.
TWIS LIZASUAIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
2023 BOD NOMINATIONS
Committee
Welcome New VIPs Cameron Foster Old Republic Home Protection
Max Begou Mr. Handyman Kissimmee, St.Cloud
Alex Rodriguez Central Florida Mobile Home Installers Bronze Vital Industry Partner
WOW, our May Latin Fest fundraising event was FABULOSO thanks to our VIPs, members, and special guest State Senator Victor Torres. There was Zumba dancing, tasty Latin food, a great auction, and plenty of networking opportunities. We are more than half-way toward our financial goal, but still need more major investors. There is a new monthly payment plan of $200/month for 5 months to help our members become part of this motivated group that values the success of our industry. The deadline to take part in the payment plan is June 15, 2022.
GLADYS THAYER RPAC COMMITTEE CHAIR
We have some exciting events coming this fall so keep watching for announcements on our Facebook page and on the OSCAR website. Let’s lead the way by supporting RPAC in their valuable work representing Florida Realtors.
Global Alliance Commitee The Global Alliance Committee wants to thank all members and sponsors for participating at our recent Latin Fest event, hosted for the first time in collaboration with the RPAC committee.
KYMBAT IGLIKOVA GLOBAL ALLIANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
We are looking forward to seeing all of you at our upcoming Global Breakfast on June 14 at 9 AM. Join us as we take you on a virtual journey to Peru and Vietnam with NAR`s Global ambassadors. Register at OsceolaRealtors.Org/Global We are also planning a Global Symposium in September and a number of classes in the fall that will help you expand your business globally. Did you know that NAR currently has bilateral partnerships with 65 countries to help you establish your global business and CIPS designation will be a great help in building your international business?
REALTORS® CARE Committee
CARA BRITAIN REALTORS® CARE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Last month, we collected donations for Two Men and a Truck’s annual Movers for Moms®, benefitting local mothers and their children through Help Now of Osceola, Inc. The agency provides a temporary safe shelter for survivors of domestic abuse who are in danger and experience fear of abuse. Thanks to YOUR generous contributions, the committee was able to donate over 100 items for the Movers for Moms® donation drive.
The REALTORS® Care Committee also had the opportunity to volunteer in person with Help Now of Osceola, Inc. on May 19th. We spent the morning cleaning, painting, straightening up the donation closet, and organizing the kitchen. It was extremely rewarding to meet some of the mothers and children we have been helping, and we look forward to volunteering with this incredibly important organization again. Additionally, The REALTORS® Care Committee continued to serve the elderly and homebound of our community by delivering Meals on Wheels weekly with the Osceola Council on Aging. Want to get involved? Reach out to Nancy!
Our CIPS classes are scheduled for September. It’s a first time in the history of our Association, CIPS classes are FREE for Members. Members are only responsible for NAR royalty fees. Stay tuned for additional information. Connect, support and get involved! International Real Estate Events 2022 NAR Annual Conference & Expo – November 11-14, 2022 Orlando, FL.
Register at www.narnxt.realtor
June Member Benefits Guide Member Exlusive Offer With FedEx NAR Members save on select services for both personal and business use including up to 26% on FedEx Express®, up to 12% on select FedEx Ground® services, and up to 20% on select FedEx international services. Enrollment is fast, easy and free, and there are no minimum requirements. Visit FedEx to enroll or call 1-866-869-1171. Be sure to provide program code LCRS8p01. Once enrolled, simply present your account number in-store or online to take advantage of these savings. See below for enrollment instructions to make sure you receive the savings benefit for both FedEx shipping and FedEx Office. The savings don’t end there! FedEx also offers the My FedEx Rewards program – simply connect your FedEx account to My FedEx Rewards so you can earn gift cards for your favorite restaurants, retailers, and brand-name products. Extra value! FedEx is also the exclusive shipping provider under the REALTOR Benefits® Program offering NAR members up to 26% on select FedEx shipping services. To learn more and take advantage of this offer visit www.nar.realtor/realtor-benefits-program/marketing-resources/fedex-office
Commercial Alliance Committee TERESA REILLY-O’DOHERTY COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE COMMMITTEE CHAIR The Commercial Alliance Committee is dedicated to our members and looking forward to our first Commercial Alliance Summit. The Commerical Alliance Connections Summit takes place tomorrow, June 2, in the OSCAR classroom from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The summit’s purpose is to provide information regarding legal requirements, proper land use, and criteria for SBA loans when working with a Commercial Buyer or Seller. We have a lineup of top experts in the field of law, commercial banking, and land development to help you navigate the complex world of commercial properties. To register for this event, please visit Osceolarealtors.org/summit. Today at 2 p.m. is the deadline for registration. All OSCAR members are welcome to attend — free of charge. Our Commercial Alliance committee will be there to welcome you. See you tomorrow!
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JUNE CLASS CALENDAR
REDEEM YOUR EDUCATION VOUCHERS BEFORE 12/31/22
Form Simplicity: Supplement Your MLS Advantage - Hybrid Class- Kaz Cisowski
6/1/2022
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
3CE
Want to be able to find all listings that match your search parameters? Take this course and learn how MLS Advantage allows participating boards and members to share available MLS listings across the state of Florida. iCE Master Your Market with What Sun Stats - Virtual Only - Patricia Tan
6/2/2022
9:30 am-11:30 am
2CE
What’s one way to stand out among a sea of Realtors? By being the market expert! Learn how to use data only available to Florida Realtors members in your day to day business to win the confidence of your clients. Code of Ethics Hybrid Class - Cynthia Egeli
6/3/2022
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. Preparing a Listing Contract Virtual Only - Karen Lewis
6/6/2022
9:00 am-1:00 pm
4CE
Listing contracts are most certainly an important part of Realtors day to day activities. This course is perfect for outlining 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. Jump Start Your Real Estate Career Hybrid Class - Sheryl Rosen
6/8/2022
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
4CE
Welcome to real estate Boot Camp! This course is great for the newly licensed agent to jump start their career as well as getting long time licensees out of the rut they often fall into. The Social Side of Real Estate Hybrid Class - Carrie Prieto
6/10/2022
9:00 am-12:00 pm
3CE
The overall objective of this class is to define the true goal of Social Media, engagement with your customers, and learn how to maximize your efforts while staying in compliance with all FREC rules and our Code of Ethics. Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SFR)* 6/13/2022 In-Person Only - Patricia Sherman - *Fees and Requirements Apply
9:00 am-5:00 pm
7CE
This course helps students evaluate all available options for distressed homeowners and identify the components of an effective short-sale package. It also looks at how real estate professionals can counsel buyer-clients in the purchase of foreclosure properties. And as a practical resource, this course shows students how consumers can avoid foreclosure in the future. Navigating the Maze of 6/15/2022 Residential Construction - Hybrid Class - Robert Sutte
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
4CE
This course will explore residential construction from the foundation up, filling Realtor’s® toolboxes with all the instruments needed to get out there and get active in residential construction!
Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)* 6/20 -21/2022 7:45 am-5:00 pm GRI 101: Professionalism & The Law - 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. •
6/20/22 7:45 am - 12 PM: Law (4CE) - Instructed by: Dan Lopez
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6/20/22 1 pm - 5 pm: Fair Housing & Diversity (4CE) - Instructed by: Ann Thompson
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6/21/22 8 am - 5 pm: Professional Standards (7CE) - Instructed by: Beverly Pindling
Analyzing Commercial Investment Property: 6/22/2022 A Primer to Successful Outcome -Hybrid Class - Cynthia Shelton
2:00 pm-5:00 pm
3CE
This entry level course on analyzing commercial investment property will help you define your clients motivation to generate wealth by investing in real estate. Many of the techniques learned in this course are applicable to your own desire to hedge against inflation, have positive cash flow and build your personal estate for future generations. Discover the Possibilites with Home Possible® 6/23/2022 Mortgages and HomeOne® -Virtual Only- James Hall
10:30 am-11:30 am
0CE
Learn more about Freddie Mac’s conventional low down payment offering Home Possible® - and how it is expanding home ownership opportunities for borrowers with low to moderate-income or very low-income. Buying vs Renting and Other Millennial Facts -In-Person Only- Carrie Prieto
6/23/2022
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
3CE
This course will teach you What to Say and How to Say it to reach Millennial customers and become THE expert for first-time home buyers. ACE Business Building & Time Mgmt.: 6/24/2022 1:00 pm-3:00 pm How to Plan, Manage & Advertise a Strong Real Estate Business -Virtual Only- Josh Cadillac
2CE
Agents will learn how to set their businesses up for success, how to set systems up to keep them accountable, and how to be more efficient with their time. Personal Assistants & The Law Hybrid Class-Beverly Pindling
6/27/2022
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
3CE
Are you unsure about the difference in duties between a licensed assistant and a non-licensed assistant? This course will help you recognize the policies and procedures surrounding hiring and employing an assistant. Stellar MLS Basic - Spanish In-Person Only - Janice Hernandez
6/28/2022
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 - Spanish In-Person Only - Janice Hernandez
6/28/2022
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 - Spanish In-Person Only - Janice Hernandez
6/28/2022
2:30 pm-3:45 pm
0CE
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. Newly Licensed? Now What? Virtual Only- Neal Oates
6/29/2022
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
4CE
As a newly licensed agent, the days of exhilaration and accomplishments are measured from one moment to the next. There is so much knowledge to comprehend, recall and apply. This course has been designed to set you up to succeed by answering some of the most important What‘s next? questions. Goal Setting Hybrid Class-Abby Goffredo
6/30/2022
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
3CE
This course is designed to help Realtors truly understand what a goal is and how is it defined. What does it mean? It will then guide students towards calculating realistic yet optimistic goals for themselves. Finally, it will prepare and motivate them to structure their day around their goals, which will allow them to prioritize and work smarter.
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 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 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 Positive Edge Real Estate Academy of Learning Pro-Master Home Inspection Quality Title and Escrow
RBC Bank USA Real Estate Photography Specialists Reliable Building Inspections, Inc. 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. Wayne’s Home Inspections, LLC Widerman Malek PL
VITAL INDUSTRY PARTNERS
GRI DESIGNATION
GLOBAL BREAKFAST
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Robert Abreu Uselo - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee
Tracy Hernandez - Keller Williams Legacy Realty
Alaina Phillips - Real Broker, LLC
Lisette Acuna - Keller Williams Legacy Realty
Amanda Herrera - REMAX PIONEER
Jose Pichardo - Sweet Homes Realty LLC
Marly Aguilar Quintero - MBT Realty LLC
Yorlinda Herrera - EXP Realty LLC
Nicolas Pradine - Century 21 Four Corners Realty
Martin Alarcon - Keller Williams Realty at The Lakes
Julie Howe - Macken Realty Inc Annie Iglesias Paz - Caissa Realty Investment Inc Lorraine Isea Valenzuela - Agent Trust Realty Corp. Rafael Izquierdo Lasaracina - VS International Properties
Wilma Quiles Rodriguez - Athens Realty Professionals In
Pavlo Laba - EXP Realty LLC
Sonia Ramirez - La Rosa Realty Internacional LLC
Yanet Lahoud - EXP Realty LLC
Aston Banton - Sapphire Realty LLC
Elizabeth Reed - Coldwell Banker Solomon
Bernice Lajas - Resource One Realty
Amarilys Reyes Pizarron - Watson Realty Corp
Johana Barriento Daza - Athens Realty Professionals Inc Renato Braga - La Rosa Realty, LLC
Ruben Larrea - Charles Rutenberg Realty Orlan
Marcela Alzate - Charles Rutenberg Realty Orlan Antonina Araya Lievano - EXP Realty LLC David Arbiter - Keller Williams Realty at The Lakes Alejandro Ballesteros Sanchez - Homes Unlimited Real Estate Co
Wendy Cardella - Agent Trust Realty Corporation Susan Cardona - Weichert Realtors Hallmark Pro James Charles - Premium Properties R.E Service Laura Colmenarez - EXP Realty LLC Dayana Cox - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee Manisha Datt - Mayers Real Estate LLC Amanda Diaz Feliciano - Keller Williams Advantage Swaly Dietsch - Top Saving Realty Sulaik Duncan - Loyalty Realty Group LLC Ruth Duran - Athens Realty Professionals In Jennifer Ellison - Keller Williams Realty at The Lakes Bexy Ferrer Diaz - EXP Realty LLC Robert Ferrer - Agent Trust Realty Corporation Jonathan Fink - Future Home Realty Inc Christine Fonseca - Century 21 Four Corners Realty Alegna Freites Davila - EXP Realty LLC Jeffrey Fuentes Figueroa - G World Properties Knud Gacoms - Changing Latitudes Real Estate Elizabeth Gakuu - Cristaldi Realty LLC Philip Gilberti - Weichert Realtors Hallmark Pro Olga Gil-Serrano - Weichert Realtors Hallmark Pro Diego Gomez - EXP Realty LLC Maria Guirola - Watson Realty Corp Miguel Gutierrez - G World Properties
Yorleny Rajbahadoorsingh - Florida Realty Team
Joseph Lightner - Keller Williams Advantage III
Soniely Rivera Diaz - Keller Williams Realty at The Lakes
Johanny Loero Sosa - EXP Realty LLC
Yaznelly Rivera Negron - EXP Realty LLC
Diana Macias - Odry Vargas Realty Group LLC
Ruben Roa - Agent Trust Realty Corporation
Jose Maguregui Arana - EXP Realty LLC
Hector Rodriguez - Empire Network Realty
Jeannette Maria Diaz - La Rosa Realty Lake Nona
Luz Rodriguez - Athens Realty Professionals In
Silis Marquez Leon - LIV Realty at Nona
Roger Rodriguez-Zambrano - EXP Realty LLC
Mario Martinez - Zarzuela Realty, LLC
Johanna Salas - EXP Realty LLC
Patricia Mayorca - EXP Realty LLC
Annivette Santiago - EXP Realty LLC
Antony Medina - Agent Trust Realty Corporation
Brendaliz Sanz Diaz - EXP Realty LLC
Xavier Medina - La Rosa Realty Lake Nona INC
William Shultz - EXP Realty LLC
Martha Mejias Marquez - EXP Realty LLC
William Solivan - Avanti Way Realty LLC
Desiree Miranda - EXP Realty LLC
Shane Spence - Watson Realty Corp.
John Montes - Keller Williams Advantage III
Caroline Steiner - Vitoria Realty Corporation
Lady Mora Rosales - Agent Trust Realty Corporation Gloria Moreno Rodriguez - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee
Norma Suarez - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee Sollen Torres - La Rosa Realty Internacional LLC Yetsenia Torres - EXP Realty LLC Mary Valdez - Century 21 Four Corners Realty
Ximena Moscoso - Agent Trust Realty Corporation
Sasha Valerio - HomeTrust Realty Group
Sofia Munoz - AmeriTeam Realty Inc
Jose Veloz - My Florida Real Estate Group LLC
Marangeli Negron - Keller Williams Legacy Realty
Maristania Verdecia - EXP Realty LLC
Rosa Nieves - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee
Patricia Vesga - EXP Realty LLC
Karla Ocanto Yepez - Athens Realty Professionals In
David Wald
Zineira Ochoa - EXP Realty LLC
Cindy Williams - EXP Realty LLC
Amanda Olivo - La Rosa Realty Lake Nona INC
Karen Wolff - Interocean Real Estate And Management Group LLC
Luis Ortiz - Rainforest FL LLC Victor Ortiz - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee Maria Parra - Agent Trust Realty Corporation
Carlos Hernandez Bastidas - Hometown Realty of Broward Inc
Ercilio Perez - La Rosa Realty Lake Nona INC
Andrea Hernandez - EXP Realty LLC
Wilmary Perozo - Keller Williams Advantage III
Hilary Hernandez - Florida Realty Investments
Maria Quintero - AmeriTeam Realty Inc
Tamesha Perkins - Weichert Realtors Hallmark Pro Donald Petersen - Century 21 Carioti
- Brite Realty Group
Denny Ybarra - Homes Unlimited Real Estate Co Heather Yi - Godwin Realty Group Brittany Young - Macken Realty Inc Dayanara Zapata - EXP Realty LLC Brian Zen - Realty Hub Pedro Zozaya - Athens Realty Professionals Inc