MEMBERS FIRST
NEWSLETTER
November 2018
IN THIS ISSUE •
President’s Message
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Annual Meeting
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Hurricane Relief Efforts
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Realtor & Family Appreciation Day
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CEO’s Message
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Course Monitors
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Awards and Installation Ceremony
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C2EX
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Amendment 2
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RAMCO
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Class Schedule
REALTOR® & Family Appreciation Day Mark your calendars! On November 10, please join us at a special event for you and your family. We will have food, drinks, bounce houses for the kids and door prizes for the adults!
It is important to take time to discuss the year, so we can see how far we’ve come and where we’re going.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Annual Meeting
DANNY HERNANDEZ 2018 PRESIDENT
On December 4, please join us for our annual year-end meeting. This is a free event open to all of our membership. During the meeting we will review the progress we’ve made in 2018, recognize our current Board of Directors, and vote on proposed bylaw changes. In addition we will have guest speakers from Florida REALTORS® and MFRMLS to provide updates. The meeting begins promptly at 3:00pm and will conclude with a happy hour. Doors will close at 3:30 pm. We will be discussing several topics that directly affect how we are able to serve our membership. Those planning on attending should RSVP by November 30. While an RSVP is not required, it is preferred. To register please visit the members portal at www.osceola-realtors. com or contact us at nhubbard@osceola-realtors.com. I hope to see many of you there! Location: Osceola Heritage Park Events Center - St. Cloud Room 1901 Chief Osceola Trail, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Date/Time: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 3-5:30 pm
Hurricane Michael Relief Florida REALTORS® Disaster Relief Fund is working with NAR REALTORS® Relief Fund to offer support to those affected by Hurricane Michael. Those affected can sign up for relief by emailing DRFClaims@floridarealtors. org. To get more information on how you can help please visit www. Floridarealtors.org/aboutfar/ disasterrelieffund/.
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• VISIT WITH OUR AFFILIATES • MEET OUR STAFF • REGISTER FOR OUR NEW MEMBER PORTAL • WIN DOOR PRIZES EVERY HALF HOUR!
FU S ’ T .. .I I T ’ S F R EE
• HAVE FUN!
FREE FOOD, DRINKS, AND FAMILY FUN
REALTOR® & Family
APPRECIATION DAY Saturday, November 10, 2018 10 AM - 2 PM
FREE FOOD, DRINKS, AND BOUNCE HOUSES FOR THE KIDS!
We know our members are the foundation of this Association. In an effort to thank you for your membership, please join us for a special event. You and your family are invited to attend the REALTOR® & Family Appreciation Day Event on November 10. This family event is completely free to our members. It will feature food, drinks, bounce houses for the kids and door prizes for the adults. In addition, Affiliates are invited to participate. This is a great marketing opportunity. If you are an Affiliate and are interested in marketing your business to our members for FREE, please email Nancy Hubbard at Nhubbard@osceolarealtors.com or call her at (407) 846 - 0117. Thank you for your membership . We look forward to seeing you on November 10!
2018 PRESIDENT
TWIS LIZASUAIN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COURSE MONITORS: YOUR ASSOCIATION NEEDS YOU! If you see the need, take the lead!
BENEFITS
TO ENROLL IN THE PROGRAM, PLEASE CONTACT JASMIN GONZALEZ, EDUCATION SPECIALIST AT JGONZALEZ@OSCEOLAREALTORS.COM
GET INVOLVED BECOME ACTIVE IN YOUR LOCAL ASSOCIATION.
FURTHER YOUR EDUCATION SECURED REGISTRATION AND CE CREDITS, AS YOU VOLUNTEER.
STAY CONNECTED STAY CLOSE, STAY DRIVEN, AND STAY COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE!
COURSE MONITOR SPOTLIGHT 1. How long have you been monitoring? It has been about 4 years. 2. Why do you like monitoring? I like monitoring as it is a way I
can support my Association, meet a lot of agents, and still get my CE credits done!
3. What TIPS would you give newbies? The paperwork can be
a little overwhelming, so you do have to pay attention to the job requirements (logging times, getting everyone back in after breaks, etc.). And be sure that you ask everyone to get out their business card ahead of time in case they need to leave during the training. That way, if they drop it off with you on their way out, you get the info you need to fill out the paperwork and it does not disrupt the class. When the class is over be sure everyone signs out and turns in their evaluations.
Mary K. Cooper
OSCAR Awards & Installation Ceremony December 8, 2018 6:00-10:00pm
“Together Towards Tomorrow� Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center 6000 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34746 Tickets: $50 Featuring entertainment by: Jory Boy
For more information, contact us at 407-846-0117
Affiliate Presenting Sponsors
Affiliate Corporate Sponsors
Affiliate Supporting Sponsor
Affiliates, please contact Nancy Hubbard at nhubbard@osceola-realtors.com to sponsor Brokerage Corporate Tables are also available Special room rate at Gaylord Palms. Reserve by November 8 at $229/night. https://book.passkey.com/go/OsceolaCountyRealtorsAwards
NAR Members’ commit to excellence. On November 2, the bar of professionalism within the Real Estate industry is being raised! REALTORS® have long discussed the need for an industry-wide initiative to boost professionalism. Now, a dedicated group of NAR members has made it happen, creating the new Commitment to Excellence Program, or “C2EX” for short. The goal of this cutting edge program is to evaluate, learn, and promote the highest levels of professionalism. By demonstrating, reinforcing and showcasing their knowledge and skills through an easy to use, self-directed platform, REALTORS® can set themselves apart in an increasingly competitive market and raise the bar on professionalism for
the industry as a whole. Be an advocate for the future of our industry. Be committed to excellence. One of the key elements of C2EX will be demonstrated competence in technology. REALTOR Benefits® Program partner Placester, has allowed individuals to create beautiful, professional NAR edition websites FREE OF CHARGE. This service is available through the REALTOR Benefits Program. For more information on this innovative program please visit https://c2ex.realtor and for more information on Placester please visit https:// www.nar.realtor/
Vote Yes on Amendment 2 on Nov. 6 Only 1 more day until Election Day! We are encouraging your family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues to make a plan to vote. Amendment 2 is critical for REALTORS®. It preserves the decade-old 10 percent cap on annual increases of nonhomestead property taxes. If it doesn’t pass, Floridians are looking at a $700+ million tax increase that will translate into increased costs on goods and services, higher rents and general economic uncertainty within their communities. Because this initiative does not have a traditional “Field Program” it is our responsibility to inform the public. If you aren’t seeing yard signs, the solution is simple: please put some out! We have FREE yard signs available at our office. Stop by and pick up a few! For more information on Amendment 2 please visit www.everybodyfor2.com.
Learn Over Lunch
CRP Current Trends: City of St. Cloud Updates November 6, 2018 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Lunch served by Sonny’s BBQ, St. Cloud
Featured Speaker David Rodriguez
Economic Development Manager
Also in attendance William E. “Bill” Sturgeon City Manager & Veronica Miller Assistant City Manager a required class for the CRP program
FREE FOR MEMBERS $35 FOR NON-MEMBERS REGISTER: OSCEOLAREALTORS.COM
NOVEMBER 16, 2018 On November 16, Grant Simon will be teaching the Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification class. This class is for real estate professionals who want to work with current and former military service members. The MRP certification program educates REALTORSŽ about working with U.S. service members, veterans, and their families to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and how to take full advantage of available benefits and support. By taking this course, you will gain an understanding of the processes and procedures involved in a military relocation, the ability to provide information to help members through a rent or buying process, the ability to identify and provide services that help members find and purchase suitable homes, and much more! Log into your member portal at https://oscarportal.ramcoams.net to register. This is a class you definitely don’t want to miss!
MRP
Richard Fryer will be instructing at the Home Sweet (second ) Home - Vacation, Investments, and Luxury Properties class on December 3. This one day course is designed to teach the essentials of buying, selling, and managing resort properties and second homes for recreation , investment, and development. In addition to the course, you must take at least 3 webinars, and pay the application fee to complete your RSPS certification. For the list of webinars and more information please visit www.nar.realtor/.
DECEMBER 3, 2018
Register for classes and events in 3 easy steps!
NOVEMBER CALENDAR
Current Trends Luncheon
REDEEM YOUR EDUCATION VOUCHERS BEFORE 12/31/18
11/06/2018
11:30 am-1:30 pm
0CEs
This Learn Over Lunch event will update you on latest happenings in St. Cloud! This is a required class in the Certified Real Estate Professional (CRP) program.
MLS iMapp
11/07/2018
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
0CEs
iMapp is a one-stop-shop for property information! In this lab-style class you’ll learn how to: research any property in Florida; find owner information, property characteristics, FEMA data, valuation trends, deeds and other public record filings comparable tax and MLS sales, demographics and more; explore market statistics down to the subdivision; develope focused farm lists; create highly targeted farm lists and print mailing labels; and find expired listings in your farm area. REGISTER: MFRMLS.COM
MLS Marketing Tools
11/07/2018
9:00 am-12:00 pm
0CEs
Learn how you can maximize your MLS dues by utilizing a variety of marketing tools. This class will walk you through features of several MLS products that can help you market to new customers and generate interest from prospects. REGISTER: MFRMLS.COM
iCE Topic: Code of Ethics
11/09/2018
9:00 am-12:00 pm
3CEs
Florida Realtors iCE programs are courses offered for CE credit through live simulcast virtual campus technology. It’s convenient -- you take the course at our Association. It’s cooperative -- you share the experience with other members from our Association. It’s collaborative -- you participate in a session with other local associations, and network with Realtor members from across the state.
Real World REO and Short sales
11/09/2018
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
4CEs
Have you thought about getting into or expanding your REO business, or were you thinking the train had already left the station? It’s so much more than “getting on a list”. Course instructor, Cynthia DeLuca offices handle over 200 REOs a year, representing lenders such as Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Michigan National, Integrated Asset Management, Atlas REO and others. She will offer frank discussions on the ins and outs of lender and asset management representation, including real world requirements of REO transactions and lender mandated software platforms.
Property Management & the
11/13/2018
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
3CEs
Real Estate Practitioner (Spanish) This is the course for a real estate agent who wants or needs to know enough about Property Management either to manage a property or two immediately, or as an introduction to Property Management in case you are considering possible investments in the future. This class will prepare the student for those times when they should act as a property manager. It will guide you through the reasons you need, what you need to do and what you can expect from a legal point of view.
MLS BASIC
11/14/2018
9:00 am-12:00 pm
0CEs
This class introduces you to the Matrix MLS system and shows you how to use it for your business. Learn about: personalizing your settings in Matrix; exploring market areas; searching by criteria and location; and managing the emails your contacts receive from you. REGISTER: MFRMLS.COM MLS COMPLIANCE 101
11/14/2018
1:00 pm-2:15 pm
0CEs
To ensure the integrity of listing information and to protect the cooperative nature of the MLS, rules and regulations are in place for how to enter listings and use MLS information. This class will walk you through the rules, to ensure the best possible MLS experience for all subscribers. REGISTER: MFRMLS.COM MLS ADDING & EDITING LISTINGS
11/14/2018
2:30 pm-3:45 pm
0CEs
This class shows you how to enter listings into the MLS. Topics include: types of listings; required paperwork for entering a listing; key fields on the listing entry form; adding photos and attachments; listing remarks; sending listings to various portals and websites; and making changes to a listing. REGISTER: MFRMLS.COM MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL
11/16/2018
8:30 am-4:30 pm
8CEs
MRP CERTIFICATION COURSE The Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification is for real estate professionals who want to work with current and former military service members. The MRP certification program educates REALTORSÂŽ about working with U.S. service members and their families and veterans to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and to take full advantage of available benefits and support. MLS BASIC IN SPANISH
11/28/2018
9:00 am-12:00 pm
0CEs
This class introduces you to the Matrix MLS system and shows you how to use it for your business. Learn about: personalizing your settings in Matrix; exploring market areas; searching by criteria and location; managing the emails your contacts receive from you. REGISTER: MFRMLS.COM MLS COMPLIANCE 101
11/28/2018
1:00 pm-2:15 pm
0CEs
IN SPANISH To ensure the integrity of listing information and to protect the cooperative nature of the MLS, Rules and Regulations are in place for how to enter listings and use MLS information. This class will walk you through the rules, to ensure the best possible MLS experience for all subscribers. REGISTER: MFRMLS.COM
MLS ADDING & EDITING LISTINGS
11/28/2018
2:30 pm-3:45pm
0CEs
IN SPANISH This class shows you how to enter listings into the MLS. Tops include: types of listings; required paperwork for entering a listing; key fields on the listing entry form; adding photos and attachments; Listing remarks; Sending listings to various portals and websites; making changes to a listing. REGISTER: MFRMLS.COM
FORM SIMPLICITY
11/29/2018
9:00 am-12:00pm
3CEs
Students will learn how to create, manage, and store all of the paperwork necessary for a real estate transaction. In addition, students will learn how to auto populate data from either their local MLS or Public records. The Form Simplicity program will electronically manage tranactions for long term storeage as well as compliance LEVERAGING FORM SIMPLICITY TOOLS
11/29/2018
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
0CEs
FOR BROKERS Will cover Form Management, Agent Management, Brokerage Wide Packages, Brokerage with Clauses, Broker Review Checklist, and Assistant Account. MLS ADVANTAGE
11/29/2018
2:30 pm-4:30 pm
2CEs
This class will show how the members can supplement their income with MLSAdvantage. MLSAdvantage allows participating boards and members to share available MLS listings across the state of Florida. With a single search, members can find all listings that match your search parameters from participating MLS boards. Property listing information can be auto-populated from MLSAdvantage directly into contracts in Form Simplicity. This valuable search tool is available only to members of subscribing associations and MLS.
IMPORTANT: REGISTERING FOR CLASS Many of our classes, particularly CRP classes, fill quickly. Please enroll in any of the classes offered at the Association online at www.osceolarealtors.com, or by calling Membership Services. We’ve had an uptick in “Walk - in“ Traffic. Please know that we cannot guarantee you a seat unless you are registered for a class.
Affiliate Business Community A Clear Choice Title & Escrow A.C.F. Home Inspections, Inc.
Adames Pest Solutions, Inc. Advertising Mania Inc. Altrua Global Solutions American Ad Specialties, Inc. ANB Inspection Services, Inc. Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group A-Z Team Title, LLC Best Home Inspections of Florida, Inc. Black Dog Drone Services Blue Water Clear Title LLC BPG Inspection, LLC Budget Professional Service Butler Mortgage Carpet Cleaners USA Inc. Celebration Title Group Centennial Bank CenterState Bank of Florida, N.A. Chief Inspection Services Closer Look Inspections, Inc. CPC Law Creative Printing Services CTR Multi Service Inc. Cunningham’s Inc. Double S Home Inspection First American Home Warranty First American Title First International Title Florida Blue Health Insurance Frank’s Home Inspections LLC Globe Home Protection Headquarters Heart of Florida Home Inspections, Inc. Home Warranty of America Homebridge Financial Services, Inc. Housemaster Home Inspections IFREC Real Estate Schools Inspect Central Florida Integrity First Title
Kemp Howland Photography Laureate Title Law Office of Daniel Villazon Lennar Homes Linscott Plumbing Services, Inc. Luis A Martin’s Home Inspections Mattamy Homes Michael Long, Florida Farm Bureau Moneycorp, Inc. Moneyhouse US New American Funding North American Title Company Old Republic Home Protection Oliver Title Law Olympus Insurance Company Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc Patricia L. Daugherty, Atty. At Law Photography By Skip Stowers Pillar To Post Premier Title of Central Florida, LLC Prodigal Homes Inspection & Consulting Quality Title & Escrow LLC Reliable Building Inspections Roland H. Acosta & Associates, P.A. Sanchez Law Group Serenity Reserve, LLC Smart International Title, LLC Solano Home Inspections Inc. Stewart Title Company Systeco Pest Control Title and Abstract Agency of America, Inc. Trustco Bank Uniform Cottage ValueCast INC Varep Central Florida Chapter Victoria Real Estate Academy Wayne’s Home Inspections, LLC Wells Fargo Home Mortgage ZAP Home Inspections LLC
Affiliate Business Community
Welcome New
Members Nicholas Alix - BHHS Results Realty
Jeffrey Filegar - Viva Orlando Realty, Inc.
Margaret Allen - Charles Rutenberg Realty Orlan
Jose Flores - Radius Realty Group, LLC
Adriana Avegno - The Property Pros Real Estate, Inc
Fiordaliza Frias - La Rosa Realty,LLC
Emibeth Aviles - La Rosa Realty, LLC
Maria Garcia De Montenegro - Agent Trust Realty Corporation
Jerry Baier - G3 Residential Realty, LLC Italo Batista - Keller Williams at The Lakes Janis Battaglini - Prestige Realty Professionals, LLC Adriana Bello - Original Realty, LLC Gregory Bond - Realty 320 Jaime Bustamante - Bustamante Real Estate Inc Xachira Calderon Belmonte - Broker & Partners
Elliot Gonzalez - Home Trust Realty Group MIguel Guzman - A2Z Realty Group, LLC Harrison Hawkins - Help U Sell 4 Less Marisol Hernandez - Agent Trust Realty Corporation Allen Holton - Keller Williams Classic II
Nancy Carrasquillo - Cerramar Realty Corp
Cristian Huaman - Countrywide Realty Partners, LLC
Antonio Castellanos - Agent Trust Realty Corporation
Edgar Irizarry - Agent Trust Realty Corporation
William Castillo - Ghali Realty, Inc.
Reginald Jean-Jacques - La Rosa Realty, LLC
Orlando Chavez - La Rosa Realty, LLC
Maried Jimenez - Luxury Realty, Inc.
Lichelle Clayton Walters - Gold Star Realty & Management
Jodi Lambiase - Dalton Wade, Inc.
David Cohen - Luxury Realty, Inc. Ana Cordero Arraez - Luxury Realty, Inc. Brianna Cotteleer - Watson Realty Corp. Donna Daniels - BHHS Florida Realty Ada De Jesus - La Rosa Realty, LLC Arlin De Leon - La Rosa Realty, LLC Jennifer Dollar - Realty Executives Central Florida
Timothy Li - Keller Williams at The Lakes Williams Lopez - Golden Key Homes Realty, Inc. Marion Luckman - Keller Williams Advantage III Valerie Lyman - La Rosa Realty, LLC Hector Maldonado - Waypoint Real Estate Group, Inc. Julia Maldonado Montalvo - Exit Realty Champions
Sherica Donaldson Rampasard - REMAX Premier Properties
Brenda Marroquin - La Rosa Realty, LLC
Valdina Dosouto - Cameron Realty Group, LLC Tibayre Dugarte Ramirez - La Rosa Realty, LLC
TaEisha McGinnis - Prestige Realty Professionals, LLC
Bret Dunn - La Rosa Realty, LLC
Karina Millan - Keller Williams Advantage III
Celeste Elson - Coldwell Banker Ackley Realty
Frederick Mulkey - Keller Williams Advantage III
Alexandra Estrada - CENTURY 21 World Properties
Sergio Ortiz - Dalton Wade, Inc.
Scarleth Estrada - La Rosa Realty, LLC
Charlene Paulino - Resident Team Realty, LLC
Gabriela Fernandez Perez - La Rosa Realty,LLC
Thomas Phillips - Coldwell Banker Ackley Realty
Kelly Martinez - Radius Realty Group, LLC
Welcome New
Members Jenny Ponce - La Rosa Realty, LLC
Michael Vasquez - Munns Real Estate Co
Gemma Pressinger - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
Christian Victoria - La Rosa Realty, LLC
Charles Ramos - Munns Real Estate Co
Mark Wlodawski - Keller Williams at The Lakes
Phillip Randall - Keller Williams Classic II
Rosanna Wulff - Professional Property Mgmt & Leasing
April Richey - Prestige Realty Professionals, LLC
Ricardo Yevara - Amy International Corp
Joseph Rivera - EXP Realty, LLC
Lurline Zoutenbier - Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
Rafael Rivera - C21 Blue Sky Realty Group Brenda Rivera Hernandez - Home Trust Realty Group Angela Rivera Ponce De Leon - Keller Williams Realty of Winter Haven Jose Rivera Vazquez - Property Outlet International Rochelly Rivera-Rodriguez - Cassa Realty Corp Daniel Rodriguez - Keller Williams at The Lakes Jason Rodriguez - Keller Williams at The Lakes Celia Rojas - La Rosa Realty, LLC Tatiana Rojas - Florida Lakes Realty
And Affiliates
Gaspar Rosado - La Rosa Realty, LLC Jonathan Ruiz - A2Z Realty Group LLC Aura Sanchez - La Rosa Realty LLC Andrew Saunders - Re/Max Blue Water
Maquiber Cordones - Budget Professional Sevice
Sharon Sawchuk - Glasbridge LLC
Raul Piovanetti - Best Home Inspection of FLorida
Francisco Seijas - Banersy Real Estate, LLC Guadalupe Sierra - Agent Trust Realty Corporation Raul Soria - Florida Realty Team Of Central Yudelka Sosa - The Property Pros Real Estate, Inc. Ingrid Soto - Rockrose Realty Daniela Travieso Sozzi - Keller Williams Classic II Robin Treadway - Keller Williams at The Lakes Juan Urdaneta - My Florida Real Estate Group,LLC Carmen Urena - Sweet Homes Realty, LLC