October 2020
MEMBERS FIRST
NEWSLETTER IN THIS ISSUE •
2020 Annual Meeting
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Committee Sign Ups
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We’re Moving!
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2021 Renewals Coming Soon
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RPAC Golf Team Photos
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Be the Difference Stories
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NAR Conference & Expo
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August Market Statistics
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Upcoming Events
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October Online Classes
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Affiliate Directory
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New Members
2020 Annual Meeting
We are having our Annual Meeting November 3. I know that is a month away, but I do not want you to wait until the last second to sign up. We have a special treat for our members, our guest speaker is Lonnie Mayne. He travels the world meeting with top executives and leadership teams inspiring them to be the best that they can be. Lonnie is truly one of the most inspirational speakers I have ever had the opportunity to hear. He wrote a book called “Red Shoes Living.” The premise for his book is, “in a world that has become so negative, red shoes living is a constant reminder to stand out as an example of positivity in your work and in your personal life.” I am really excited that we are able to have him speak at our Annual Meeting. Please take advantage of this opportunity to hear him speak and sign up as soon as you can!
- Joe Johnson
2020 President 194 NEOCITY WAY, SUITE 400, KISSIMMEE, FL 34744
Committee Sign Up Deadline October 9
TWIS LIZASUAIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Are you interested in taking an active role in our Association? We’re looking for members who have a passion for leadership to take part in our committees and task forces. Our committees help build our success as an Association. Thank you to those who attended our two virtual committee information sessions to learn more about our committees and task forces. If you feel you would be a good fit, please visit http://bit.ly/2021oscarcommittees to access the application. The Board of Directors reviews and approves all committee and task force appointments. Submit your completed form to me at tlizasuain@osceola-realtors.com by October 9, 2020.
Building for Your Success We’re Moving! When: Our offices will be closed October 28 - 30 to move to the new building. Due to COVID-19, we will remain temporarily closed to the public. Where: New Home, Same Location, Different Address 1105 Cross Prairie Parkway Kissimmee, FL 34744 Fast Facts: • 8,920 Square Feet • 119 Parking Spaces • 200 Capacity for Classes • Arnco Construction, General Contractor • Financed by CenterState Bank • 1st Floor: Offices, Board Room, REALTORS® Store • 2nd Floor: Classrooms/Multipurpose room (available for event rentals) • Bike Rack Available • Shared Driveway with Valencia College
In times like these, community has never been more important. We’re here to help, because That’s Who We R.
First Annual
RPAC GOLF CLASSIC
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!
WE RAISED MORE THAN $12,000 AT THE TOURNAMENT! 3RD PLACE 2ND PLACE 1ST PLACE
First Annual
RPAC GOLF CLASSIC
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO RPAC!
Be the Difference “This year has been extremely difficult for me with COVID-19 because I am old school and not very techy. I have had to learn many new systems like Zoom, Teams, Webex, Jeans, just to name a few. I’ve had to keep up with my chair of global responsibilities and my vice chair responsibilities for the Osceola County Code Enforcement Board where I have had to fill in as the chair with no advance notice. But I give it my all and get through it all including keeping my 75 year old mom safe! Thanks to God I hope this ends soon but until then I will keep giving it 100%. Did I mention also selling my listing during COVID at full price and making my sellers extremely happy!”
“Working in the commercial and business real estate sector, I have the sale listing for BIZCENTER-USA on Metrowest Blvd in Orlando. Due to COVID-19, shared work space facilities have not been in demand since February 2020. At my suggestion, the owners have installed hospital grade air filtration and purification systems with individual office suites and no hot desk areas. Their commercial viability and salability of this business and property increased significantly.”
“During the shut down months of April and May, I took out 3 of my clients to showings. They went through the process of contracts, inspection, and closing for the purchase of their homes. We always took all the precautions like wearing masks, gloves and social distancing, we finished the process safe and sound. God is good and today we feel grateful because we were able to put those families into their new homes.”
- Anonymous
- David Z.
- Angel O.
Help Bring Shelter, Hope Today When major disaster strikes, the REALTORS® Relief Foundation has one goal: help families who have endured unimaginable loss. The REALTORS® Relief Foundation is currently coordinating efforts to provide relief for those affected by wildfires in California. The foundation has made a $1 million commitment to wildfire victims. Your support will help us continue meeting the immediate housing needs of disaster victims. The foundation’s mission speaks directly to the work we do as REALTORS®. It helps disaster victims with temporary housing assistance in the weeks and months following a disaster. What could be more important during this global pandemic than the safety of home? While Hurricane Laura last week spared major cities, it crossed the path of 600,000 homes; some Gulf Coast residents are enduring extended power outages; others have experienced total destruction. Donate Now to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation: http://bit.ly/realtor_relief_foundation
2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo This year, NAR kicks-off its first-ever virtual REALTORS® Conference & Expo! Join us in November to take part in specialized education programming to optimize your experience as a new agent, collect key insights specific to your business goals, and connect with your peers. Governance Meeting Dates:
Conference & Expo Dates:
Monday, November 2 – Friday, November 13
Monday, November 16 – Wednesday, November 18
About the Virtual Experience
How to Register
The virtual platform, powered by MeetingPlay, is designed for you to customize your experience with information, connections, and advice specifically geared toward your career level, interests, and goals.
You’ll receive an email on September 23 with your NRDS ID and a link to register. All conference registrations are made through Experient, NAR’s official registration company.
NAR Members: $199 | Non-Members: $249 What’s Included: • Access to all Conference & Expo activities held November 16-18 • Access to Governance activities held November 2-6 and November 9-13 • Access to the on-demand Session Video Library on the MeetingPlay Virtual platform for one month post-event • Networking opportunities with attendees, exhibitors and sponsors • Receive a complimentary REALTORS® Conference & Expo T-Shirt for being one of the first 5,000 Premier Access registrants Conference Add-Ons • Playback Now Session Recordings – Extended Access: Upgrade your access with your registration to extend an additional 11 months on the Playback Now platform. Streaming Only: $50 or Download + Streaming + 2019 Content: $100. See more details about Playback Now. • REALTORS® Relief Virtual 5K: $50 Registration Fee benefits the REALTORS® Relief Foundation.
bit.ly/2020narconference
All Properties Market Statistics
Check out more market statistics on our website! Visit: osceolarealtors.org/statistics/ If recent events have taught us anything, it’s this: we have more work to do. Racism is real, tragically so. Discrimination, in all its forms, still casts a long shadow in this country, and too many are being denied the opportunities that all Americans deserve. Our commitment to the diverse communities we serve starts with a Code of Ethics. Our code sets a higher standard for fairness in housing than any federal law, it’s backed by a culture of member accountability, and it extends to our work on Capitol Hill, where we continue to advocate for meaningful change. At the National Association of REALTORS® we believe that fairness is worth fighting for, and we won’t stop until the fight is won. Because that’s who we are.
Housing discrimination? Not in our house. REALTORS® are members of the National Association of REALTORS®
If you experience or witness discrimination in real estate, we urge you to report it. Visit hud.gov/fairhousing to file a complaint with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Upcoming Events
CENTER FOR REALTOR® DEVELOPMENT
OC TOBER PROMOTIONS
October Online Class Calendar Mastering the Real Estate Agents Role
10/2/2020
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
3CE
in the Appraisal Process You can better serve your clients if you know if an appraisal is an inspection, if the taxable value is the same as the current market value, if the square footage on county records is correct, or the important aspects of FHA appraisals. This class can give you the answers to such questions, among others!
How to Stop Procrastinating! 3 Steps
10/6/2020
2:15 pm-3:15 pm
0CE
to Get More Done What unfinished projects are keeping you awake at night? Why are can’t you, won’t you or don’t you get things done? Why are you procrastinating? This course will help answer these questions and come up with strategies to help better manage your time, and stop procrastinating!
Social Media - Are You At Risk
10/8/2020
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
3CE
Licensees must be certain they are in compliance with federal and state laws regarding Internet use and advertising. In addition, REALTORS® must also adhere to the NAR Code of Ethics as it pertains to advertising, electronic communication and representation. Correctly manage your online profile, copyright law and blogging for business, provide a written record of transactions, avoid conflict of interest and adhere to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.
Code of Ethics - Spanish
10/20/2020
9:00 am-12:00 pm
3CE
Mandatory ethics training requirements for new and continuing REALTOR® members was established by the National Association’s Board of Directors at the 1999 Annual Convention and went into effect for all active REALTOR® members January 1, 2001. The policy dictates that all active members must take a code of ethics class once every two years. The applicable dates are the same for all REALTORS® irrespective of when they join. The current cycle began January 1, 2019 and ends December 31, 2021.
Core Law - Spanish
10/20/2020
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
3CE
Laws governing real estate are complex and varied. This course provides an advanced look into real estate law beyond the basic sales associates’ course. This course is not designed to make participants legal experts, but rather to help them identify and understand legal issues that arise. The more a licensee knows, the better he or she can work with customers and safeguard them from legal complications. This understanding will also help licensees avoid serious complications and minimize risk for themselves and their brokers.
Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager
10/26-27/2020
8:30 am-4:30 pm
7CE
Designation Oct. 26 - Building a Business Plan That Gets Results. Strategic business planning and implementation are fundamental to the success of any real estate company. This one-day course provides you with a process for developing a strategic business plan, and methods for how to apply the plan to real world situations.
$60
Oct. 27 - Performance Leadership. Today’s managers must deal with a myriad of leadership challenges, such as recruiting, managing turnover, training and mentoring; in addition to running a successful and profitable business. To succeed, you must develop and implement a leadership strategy that addresses these challenges and has the flexibility to adapt to different situations.
What’s Chapter 83 Got To Do With It!
10/29/2020
9:00 am-12:00 pm
3CE
In Florida we have lots of landlords and lots of tenants. Ensuring we, as Real Estate Professionals, understand the laws that are associated with those relationships becomes the foundation for a great property manager. When laws apply to both the property manager and the owner, it’s important that the licensee understands the laws and how they’ll be stepping in the shoes of the landlord during the management of the property as their agent. Laws change each year; it’s critical we stay current on the changes. You’ll leave this program with a deeper understanding and knowledge of Chapter 83 and how it affects how YOU do business!!
Unlocking the Secrets of Commercial
10/29/2020
1:00 pm-5:00 pm
4CE
Investment Property Analysis, Purchase and Management This course will take you through the analysis of investment real estate. This includes determining fair rents, lease terms, cost recovery charges, net operating income, fair asking prices and what makes a good deal “good”. You’ll learn how to obtain mortgage financing, and what lenders look for in commercial property, including determining debt service coverage ratios, reserves and replacements. You’ll also learn about the differences in owning, operating, and brokering multi-family, warehouses and retail.
IMPORTANT: REGISTERING FOR CLASS These courses are available for active OSCAR members only. If you have any questions, please contact our Education Department at education@osceola-realtors.com.
IMPORTANT REMINDER ABOUT EDUCATION VOUCHERS We understand this is a challenging time financially for our members due to COVID-19. We recognize this and want to help, so for the remainder of this year, your Association will incur all operational costs associated with online educational courses. We are only asking you to pay the royalty fee associated with designation and certification classes. Per NAR guidelines this fee does not generate revenue for the Association, but it is simply passed on to NAR. This cost savings to you will not allow us to accept education vouchers this year. Thank you for your understanding. We remain committed to providing the highest level of professional development for our members to ensure your success in the industry. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 407-846-0117 or education@osceola-realtors.com.
AFFILIATE BUSINESS COMMUNITY 2020 Inspection Solutions A&P Inspection Solutions LLC A Clear Choice Title & Escrow A.C.F. Home Inspections, Inc. Acosta, Moore & Shrader, PLLC Adames Pest Solutions, Inc. Advertising Mania ANB Inspection Services, Inc. ARB Home Inspections, Inc. Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group A-Z Team Title, LLC BPG Inspection, LLC Budget Professional Services Butler Mortgage Celebration Title Group CenterState Bank of Florida, N.A. Chief Inspection Services Choice Home Warranty Closer Look Inspections, Inc. Cross Country Mortgage Cunningham’s Inc. Cutco Closing Gifts Double S Home Inspection First American Title Frank’s Home Inspection, LLC Freedom Mortgage Gold Coast Schools Hamilton Group Funding Hanover Family Builders Home Warranty of America Homebridge Financial Services, Inc. Housemaster Home Inspections Infill Consulting Inspect Central Florida Integrity First Title Jet Realty Commercial Brokerage & Appraisals K. Hovnanian Homes Land Title Professionals, LLC Luis A Martin’s Home Inspections Moneycorp, Inc.
My Florida Mortgage Solutions New American Funding Nu World Title, LLC Oliver Title Law Olympus Insurance Company Osceola County Property Appraiser Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. Patricia L. Daugherty, Atty. At Law Photography by Skip Stowers Pillar to Post Home Inspections Platinum Title of Central Florida Positive Edge Real Estate Academy of Learning Prodigal Homes Inspection & Consulting Pro-Master Home Inspection RBC Bank Reliable Building Inspections RiteStart Home Inspections, Inc. SBC–CPA Sihle Insurance Group Smart International Title, LLC Solano Home Inspections Inc. Stewart Title Company Systeco Services, Inc. The AlfaOmega Financial Group The Grove Resort & Water Park TREI - The Real Estate Institute TrustCo Bank Two Men and a Truck ValueCast, Inc. Victoria Real Estate Academy Wayne’s Home Inspections, LLC Widerman Malek PL
WELCOME NEW AFFILIATES Jay Peters - 2020 Inspection Solutions Barbara Robles - Nu World Title, LLC Ceila Morales - The Real Estate Institute
AFFILIATE BUSINESS COMMUNITY
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Andrea Gilbert - Premier Agent Network
Valentina Carvajal - Empire Network Realty
Maria Quintero - FN Realty Group LLC
Katherine Cardona - Wealthy Realty, LLC
Elda Rangel De Prato - Premium Properties R.E Service
Wendell Medeiros - Vitoria Realty Corporation
Francisco Rodriguez Espinel - G First Realty LLC
Jesus Lopez - MBT Realty LLC
Maria Morillo - Watson Realty Corp
Kristen Burch - Keller Williams at The Lakes
Rosa Lasaracina de Izquierdo - Watson Realty Corp
Jose Perez - Agent Trust Realty Corporation
Dale Pautz - Borchini Realty
Demmarie Padilla - Florida Realty Marketplace
Christopher Roberts - Keller Williams at The Lakes
Diego Francisco - Weichert Realtors Hallmark Pro
Timothy Tillett - Better Homes & Gardens Fine Living
Ronny Meza - Agent Trust Realty Corporation
Eric Whitman - Keller Williams at The Lakes
Carmen Blanco Monasterios - Agent Trust Realty Corp
Deniley Valdes - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee
Fernando Gigante - Casa Orlando Properties
Rafael Izquierdo - Watson Realty Corp
Erick Rios - EXP Realty LLC
Karina Blanco - Your Home Sold Guaranteed Real
Rosanna Matrundola De Sciortino - MBT Realty LLC
Lourdes Campo - Watson Realty Corp
Yolanda Barco - One Team Realty
Dianellys Gradaille - Watson Realty Corp
Arianna Lehmann Isaac - MBT Realty LLC
Marisol Salazar - 407Hub Real Estate LLC
Frank Wisdo - Coldwell Banker Residential
Bettsy Rivera - 407Hub Real Estate LLC
Amanda Abdallah - Keller Williams at The Lakes
Shannon Pujada - 407Hub Real Estate LLC
Saira Velez - The Property Pros Real Estate, Inc
Soumaya Ouadghiri Benchrif - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee
Nora Molina Bohorquez - Orca Homes, LLC
Leticia Santiago Delgado - EXP Realty LLC
Sol Lalaguna - Luxury Realty, Inc.
Neskens Maita La Grave - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee
Herbert Hill - Top Agency Realty INC
Crystal Lopez - Harvest Real Estate Professionals LLC
Lora Feingold - Dream Builders Realty
Pedro Pipia - La Rosa Realty Premier LLC
Milena Arroyo De Amador - Watson Realty Corp
Ronald Fuenmayor - Luxury Realty, Inc.
Claribel Colon - Rental and Realty Group
Lourdes Cortes - My Realty Group, LLC.
Emyl Peralta - La Rosa Realty Lake Nona INC
Michele Aricia - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee
Geraldine Martinez - Agent Trust Realty Corporation
Delwin Allison - Florida Realty Investments
Beatriz Minet - Davenport Realty Connection INC
Victor Jordan - Nabe Realty
Dominique Anthony - Watson Realty Corp.
Joaydha Santos - The Rental & Sales Gallery LLC
Renee Anthony - Watson Realty Corp.
Dianela Barreto - La Rosa Realty Internacional LLC
Raymond Morales - Empire Network Realty
Maria Ramos - Athens Realty Professionals In
Jazzlyin Newman - Weichert Realtors Hallmark Pro
Carlos Santana - Zarzuela Realty, LLC
Kerlin Torres Valecillos - EXP Realty LLC
Chao Jiang - Multi Choice Realty LLC
Jacob Neely - Koury Realty Corp
Samantha Heebner - Watson Realty Corp.
El Mehdi Merrouane - Keller Williams at The Lakes
Cesar Mejia - The Firm RE
Tammy McCurdy - Keller Williams at The Lakes
Andreina Jimenez - CENTURY 21 World Properties
Angela Polanco De Oleo - Watson Realty Corp
Noemi Fort - Bellalago Brokerage Inc.
Viviana Adams - Century 21 All Homes & Propert
Carlos Torres - Watson Realty Corp.
Jhonny Almeida Magnani - Century 21 Carioti
Adam Macleod - CENTURY 21 World Properties
Courtney Ambiru - Century 21 Carioti
Anthony Rivera Miranda - La Rosa Realty, LLC
Anabelle Angelique - La Rosa Realty Central Florida
Dustin Eshenroder - Keller Williams at The Lakes
Djemky Annelus - Koury Realty Corp
Gwyneth Miller - Century 21 Carioti
Maricarmen Aponte Colon - Property Outlet International
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Adriana Arjona Leonardi - MBT Realty LLC
Austin Pack - RE/MAX Realtec Group
Christopher Baker - BHHS Results Realty
Maritza Parache - Radius Realty Group LLC
Yves Belance - EXP Realty LLC
Miguel Perdomo - Agent Trust Realty Corporation
Judith Bermudez Rivas - The Rental & Sales Gallery LLC
Luz Perez - FN Realty Group LLC
Carlos Bonetti - Bellalago Brokerage Inc.
Mark Perez - La Rosa RTY Winter Garden LLC
Clarence Brookins - Keller Williams Legacy Realty
Ricardo Perez - G World Properties
Heather Cameron - Cameron Realty Group LLC
Tatiana Perez - Keller Williams at The Lakes
Brian Carboy - Watson Realty Corp.
Jorge Prieto Perez - La Rosa Realty Orlando LLC
Ana Carrillo Araujo - MBT Realty LLC
Humberto Requiz - EXP Realty LLC
Stephanya Carvajal-Giraldo - Empire Network Realty
Michael Riordan - EXP Realty LLC
Elmar Clarisse - EXP Realty LLC
Ileana Rodriguez - HomeTrust Realty Group
Itamar Colon Torres - Keller Williams Advantage III
Mara Santiago Colon - Property Outlet International
Domingo De Maio Garzaro - La Rosa Realty Lake Nona INC
Joseph Santiago - Keller Williams at The Lakes
Miosoti Disla - The Royal Family Investments LLC
Rachel Santos - Weichert Realtors Hallmark Pro
Yohaina El Fakih - HomeTrust Realty Group
Joel Seda Millan - EXP Realty LLC
Tarek Elbary - The Property Pros Real Estate, Inc
Howard Stevens - REMAX PIONEER
Andrea Font Rosado - La Rosa Realty, LLC
Victoria Tapia - G World Kissimmee
Amed Garces - B Live Commercial and Residential Real Estate
Robert Urdaneta - Agent Trust Realty Corporation
Johanna Garcia - EXP Realty LLC Francisco Guedez Torres - La Rosa Realty Lake Nona INC Jonathan Gutierrez - Harvest Real Estate Professionals LLC Javier Hernandez - Agent Trust Realty Corporation Adams Hernandez - Agent Trust Realty Corporation Angelica Hernandez - La Rosa Realty, LLC Timothy Kutner - EXP Realty LLC Maritza Lassus - EXP Realty LLC Ronald Lucas - La Rosa Realty, LLC Iseuska Marrero Tollinchi - EXP Realty LLC Xiomara Martinez Arroyo - Property Outlet International Parker McFarland - Capital Equity Real Estate Co Joseph Menendez - Luxury Realty, Inc. Andrea Mercado Frias - EXP Realty LLC Nareesa Mohammed - Elevated United Realty Inc Paola Mondragon - MBT Realty LLC Nancy Moran - Keller Williams Legacy Realty Oscar Moreno - Agent Trust Realty Corporation Roderick Mounce - REMAX PIONEER James Neill III - Century 21 Homs Realty Rosemari Niz - DGL Realty, LLC Narciso Orta - Watson Realty Corp. Irene Ortiz - Property Outlet International
Jhon Velasquez - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee Jose Vila Torres - Coldwell Banker Residential Re Henry Villota - Florida Legacy Realty LLC