MAY 2022
MEMBERS FIRST
NEWSLETTER
Are you ready to experience
drink tickets, entertainment,
una noche of Latin culture,
the opportunity to bid on
music, food, dancing,
amazing gift baskets, and
and a silent auction? The
a contribution to RPAC
• Welcome New VIPs
REALTOR® Party Committee
and YOUR profession! Did
• RPAC Committee
and the Global Alliance
we mention there will be
• Realtors® Care Committee
Committee would like to
margaritas? What are you
• Global Alliance Committee
invite all members to Latin
waiting for? Purchase your
• Commercial Alliance Committee
Fest on Thursday, May 12
tickets at OsceolaRealtors.
at 5 PM. During the event,
Org/Latinfest. Hurry! The price
we will be featuring Janet
for entry goes up at the door
• May Class Calendar
Gomez, a Zumba dance
on the night of the event.
• Vital Industry Partner Directory
professional for over 13
We can’t wait to see you and
• Welcome New Members
years! Each $30 ticket
celebrate the Latin culture on
includes delicious food, 2
May 12! ¡Vamos, Amigos!
IN THIS ISSUE • Latin Fest • Movers for Moms
• Florida Realtor Benefit • March Market Statistics
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Movers for Moms® Mother’s Day is this Sunday! It is time to Make Your Mother Proud! Our REALTORS® Care Committee is partnering with TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Kissimmee for their annual Movers for Moms campaign! Movers for Moms is a program designed to help bring essential care items to the women and children at Help Now of Osceola, Inc. in time for Mother’s Day. It is not too late to donate! All items are welcome; however, much-needed items include: • •
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Common household items: kitchen sets, bedding, linens, pillows, and towels. Personal care products: hair care, deodorant, lotion, cold medicine, first aid supplies, and undergarments for both women and children. Baby items: large-sized diapers, baby lotion, baby wash, and diaper rash cream. Cleaning products: hand soap, dish soap, Lysol, mops, and brooms.
Donation items can be dropped off or shipped to the Association until Thursday, May 5. You can shop our Amazon wishlist at OsceolaRealtors.Org/Moms Thank you for supporting Movers for Moms® and helping ensure local mothers in need
Advancing Issues Important to the Real Estate Profession The profound importance and powerful impact of NAR’s advocacy work has become increasingly clear over the last several years. The REALTORS® Legislative Meetings allow us to build on that momentum and continue the critical policy conversations among REALTORS®, lawmakers, and industry leaders. The REALTORS® Legislative Meetings is where NAR members take an active role to advance the real estate industry, public policy and the association. REALTORS® come to the Washington, DC area for Capitol Hill visits, special issues forums, committee meetings, legislative activities and the industry trade show.
CEO Message
If you are unable to attend this week’s legislative meetings in person. NAR members can virtually attend the Board of Directors Meeting on May 6 at 8:30 am for free, which will be streamed to nar.realtor.
TWIS LIZASUAIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
MOVERS FOR MOMS® WISHLIST
Committee
GLADYS THAYER RPAC COMMITTEE CHAIR
Welcome New VIPs Viviana Otano Notary Service Professional, LLC Zuleika Romo My Florida Mortgage Solutions
Thank you to our RPAC investors who attended the Diamonds and Denim Appreciation Reception at Osceola Heritage Park last month. This reception was organized to show appreciation to members who have contributed $99 or more in the past year. The jewelry silent auction successfully raised $3,887 toward the goal of $3,000. Remember to join us at Latin Fest on Thursday, May 12th at OSCAR from 5:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. We are hosting this event in conjunction with the Global Alliance Committee and all OSCAR members are invited! Bring your friends and family and be sure to purchase your tickets early to save $5.00. Come experience a night of Latin food, dancing and margaritas! Don’t forget to subscribe to our private OSCAR Realtor Party Facebook page for updates on important government reports that affect our industry.
Global Alliance Commitee The Global Alliance Committee invites you to join us on Thursday, May 12 for Latin Fest, held in conjunction with the RPAC Committee. We will be celebrating the Latin culture and supporting the real estate industry!
KYMBAT IGLIKOVA GLOBAL ALLIANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Additionally, we are excited to bring you some great Global events this year. We are currently planning a Virtual Global Breakfast in June and a Global Symposium in September, both of which will be informative and great opportunities to meet like-minded professionals involved in international real estate. There will also be multiple classes to help grow your international real estate business being held in September. Stay tuned for additional information and registration details. As always, we hope that you will connect, support, and get involved with our Association!
REALTORS® CARE Committee
CARA BRITAIN REALTORS® CARE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Last month, Twis and I had the opportunity to attend the Osceola County Education Foundation Awards Ceremony on. At the event, we presented $1,000 scholarships to five deserving high school seniors, who were chosen based on their scholarly merit and compelling written essays by our hardworking REALTORS® Care subcommittee members. We wish these seniors the best of luck as they graduate and move on to college!
Don’t have time to volunteer but still want to help out? We are taking donations for Two Men and a Truck’s annual Movers for Moms® benefitting local mothers and their children residing at Help Now of Osceola. Please consider donating gift cards, household items, personal care products, baby items, cleaning products, and office supplies. Items can be ordered from our Amazon wishlist and delivered or dropped off at the Association Building through May 5th. Thank you to the members and staff who donated new coolers for the Osceola Council on Aging this month! The REALTORS® Care Committee continues to serve the elderly and homebound in our community each week by delivering Meals on Wheels. Want to get involved? Reach out to Nancy at nhubbard@osceola-realtors.com
April Member Benefits Guide FREE Tech Support for Members! Need help setting up a new printer or updating your phone to the latest operating system? The Florida Realtors Tech Helpline is available to answer all your tech questions. Did you know that, as a member of Florida Realtors, you’re entitled to FREE tech support seven days a week? That adds up to more than $90 an hour in savings. There’s no limit on the number of calls; and the Florida Realtors Tech Helpline team can also assist with questions about forms, IDX, and even recommend tech tools and devices that suit your business style. Assistants are available by phone, online chat, and email. Technology doesn’t need to drive you crazy. With just one phone call, you can keep your cool and get expert support from a trusted tech partner. Just have your membership information handy (either your FREC license number or NRDS number). To learn more and take advantage of this service visit: floridarealtors.org/tools-research/tech-helpline
Commercial Alliance Committee TERESA REILLY-O’DOHERTY COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE COMMMITTEE CHAIR Last month, the Commercial Alliance Committee hosted their first Commercial Exchange Meeting. We had a great turnout for our first meeting with the hope it will grow! The Commercial Exchange meeting is an opportunity for Commercial agents to promote current Commercial listed properties and inform the members of properties they are in need of a buyer. If you are currently listing Commercial properties or have a client interested in a commercial property, you are welcome to attend our next meeting scheduled for August 2nd, 2022, at 9 AM. On June 2nd the Commercial Alliance Committee will host a Connections Summit Breakfast. There will be a variety of speakers all involved in the Commercial industry with various topics to discuss, which include Justin Meyer, Esq attorney and Hope Perez with Synovus Bank. We encourage all our Commercial agents to register and attend!
LATIN FEST
All Properties Market Statistics
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MAY CLASS CALENDAR
REDEEM YOUR EDUCATION VOUCHERS BEFORE 12/31/22
Divorce & Real Estate Hybrid Class- Nishad Khan
5/2/2022
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. Affordable Housing Solutions: 5/3/2022 What Every Realtor Should Know - Virtual Only - Mark Pease
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
3CE
This course is a great opportunity to learn the importance of affordable homeownership programs and which resources are available statewide to assist more Floridians with purchasing a home. Code of Ethics Hybrid Class - Kim Bell
5/4/2022
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. A Guide to Managing 5/5/2022 Short Term Rentals - Hybrid Class - Rebecca Panosso
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
4CE
Property management is a common niche for many real estate practitioners; however, short term renting is its own niche. It’s important to understand the laws, regulations and day to day operations and requirements. Stellar MLS Basic In-Person Only - Janice Hernandez
5/9/2022
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 - Janice Hernandez
5/9/2022
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 - Janice Hernandez
5/9/2022
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. Foreclosure Crash Course Virtual Only - Patricia Sherman
5/12/2022
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
3CE
There is a lot of misinformation floating around about foreclosures. What is a foreclosure? What are the types of foreclosures…and what is recognized in Florida? When is the foreclosure process started? This course will bring you “back to the basics” covering the process and stages of a Florida foreclosure answering the above questions and more! Code of Ethics - Spanish Hybrid Class - Gonzalo Mejia
5/13/2022
9:30 am-12:30 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.
Core Law - Spanish Hybrid Class - Gonzalo Mejia
5/13/2022
2:00 pm-5:00 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. If You Can’t List, You Can’t Last - Hybrid Class - Jay Quigley
5/16/2022
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
3CE
This course provides practical listing techniques to list more and list more easily. By following the suggestions in this course, you will accelerate yourself to a “Listing Specialist!” Cybersecurity: Staying Safe 5/17/2022 in a Tech-Centered World - Hybrid Class - Jolita Brazzano
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
3CE
In this course, you will learn practical strategies and skills for safeguarding your information, as well as your customer›s information, against potential hackers! Team Up With Florida Housing 5/19/2022 Finance Corp. (FHFC) - Hybrid Class - James Hall & Mark Pease
10:30 am - 11:30 am
0CE
Join Freddie Mac and the Florida Housing Finance Corporation through this Webinar to learn about the local resources and products they provide to the home buyers in the community. Foundations of Form Simplicity Hybrid Class - Kaz Cisowski
5/23/2022
9:00 am - 11:00 am
2CE
After taking this class students will be able to: Identify the computer equipment necessary to run the Form Simplicity program, learn time saving configurations within the Form Simplicity program, and keep your personal profile updated and more! Optimizing Your Workflow in Form Simplicity - Hybrid Class - Kaz Cisowski
5/23/2022
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2CE
After taking this class students will be able to: Sign in to the blank forms library, create a transaction, use auto fill tools for any static fields, import data, insert forms, share data with customers and use the digital signature feature to seal the deal. Learn Over Lunch 5/25/2022 Florida Realtors Legislative Update - In-Person Only
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
OCE
Newly appointed Florida Realtors Vice President of Public Policy Andy Gonzalez will be at the Association to provide us an update on this year’s legislaation. Come meet Andy, learn about Florida Realtors legislative successes and hear about future Florida Realtors public policy initiatives. Plus, we’ll provide you lunch! Choosing & Writing a Successful Contract - Virtual Only - Kaz Cisowski
5/26/2022
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
7CE
The purpose of this course is to assist you in competently preparing a purchase and sale contract for residential real estate. Core Law Hybrid Class - Reese Stewart
5/27/2022
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.
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