Osceola Realtors, are you Ready, Willing and Able? As we approach the important time of year when we elect our next leaders, I want to ask each of you to think about your role in our association… Like any successful organization, OSCAR is always looking for our next leaders; quality individuals to move us forward, to make a positive difference and to build upon the foundations of our predecessors. We want leaders that are committed to serving others, have an enthusiasm for improving things and creating new opportunities, and possess the qualities, demeanor and willingness to be effective. Tim Weisheyer 2011 President
Osceola county association of realtors®, inc.
As we all know, leadership is much more than a title and demands a desire to serve others while remaining dedicated to the vision, mission and purpose of the organization you lead. So, what about you? Below are a few qualities all good leaders must possess and have been identified as common denominators in effective leaders. ♦ Team Builder – It has been said a successful team is a group of many hands, but of one mind. An effective leader values the contributions of the team, inspires others to a higher plane of thinking, requires respect and ethical behavior from all involved and considers success when motivated, capable people work together to make a positive difference. ♦ High Ethics – The stronger our ethical behavior, the better leaders we become. Ethical behavior is putting our morals (philosophy on right and wrong) into practice. It represents the outward manifestation of our inward thoughts or beliefs. Regardless of what some may say, high ethics are still valued and expected in all social, economic and political spectrums and people expect their leaders to have high ethics to guide them in their actions and decisions. ♦ Effective Communicator – The better we communicate the better chance we have to make a difference. A leader that can effectively communicate will be able to inspire and motivate people, build trust and cooperation, maintain focus on the issues, resolve conflict, provide accurate information, and avoid communication breakdowns. Effective leaders are effective communicators because they often listen twice as much as they speak – maybe we have two ears and one mouth for a reason. Although there are certainly additional qualities leaders must have, such as being a big thinker, a risk-taker, a decision maker and being committed and courageous, the three I have outlined above are paramount and foundational. I hope you will take the time to ensure you are developing the qualities of effective leaders to safeguard your business, your family, your future and our organization. In closing, I present the same question, are you Ready, Willing and Able? Ready to move our association, community and profession into the future, willing to offer your time and talents to a committee or task force and able to be an effective leader and make a positive difference… If so, let us know! Sincerely,
Tim Weisheyer President
“Honor bespeaks worth. Confidence begets trust. Service brings satisfaction. Cooperation proves the quality of leadership” — James Cash Penney
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Strategically Speaking – Leadership! by Carol K. Platt, CRB
It’s election time! As our dedicated nominating committee makes recommendations and our committed members place their votes, we have another great opportunity to reflect on leadership. Our association has made leadership development a priority within the strategic plan. I’ve often heard people refer to a leader’s subject knowledge, their “connections”, and their persona or presentation skills when discussing their own criteria for selecting leaders. However, none of those attributes are represented in the analysis of the seven essential attributes for leadership success completed by Jeffrey Cohn and Jay Moran in their new book, “Why are we bad at picking good leaders?” They identified the following seven successful attributes of successful leaders: 1. Integrity 2. Empathy 3. Emotional Intelligence (managing your own emotions and reactions) 4. Vision 5. Judgment 6. Courage 7. Passion Being someone that likes to do my homework, have answers for people and be knowledgeable, these seven attributes stand as a reminder to me that people really don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care. There are also a few pitfalls that can derail a sincere leader’s effectiveness. 1. 40% of leadership failures happen because they do not build relationships and create a team culture. 2. 32% of leadership failures happen because there is a culture mismatch. “You can’t lead people where they don’t want to go.” 3. 25% of leadership failures happen because the leader
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fails to achieve results. A successful leader must be willing to be accountable. 4. 25% of leadership failures happen because the leader fails to win support for their vision and plows ahead without it. They are outstanding in their field – all by themselves! 5. 23% of leadership failures could have been avoided with leadership training. This is the most important opportunity that we have as an association. Owen Sullivan, another leadership guru, surveyed the top four indicators that are critical for leadership success. 1. 92% succeed because they have a strong strategic vision. 2. 62% succeed because they inspire others and recruit key leadership to join that strong strategic vision. 3. 57% succeed because they communicate an accurate and comprehensive overview of their strong strategic vision. 4. 55% succeed because they use wise decisionmaking skills. Leaders make decisions! Leaders with emotional intelligence (and perhaps a little divine intervention) make wise decisions. The very best leaders don’t accomplish goals from just winning the debate or compromising with the right people, they find the best answers. John Andersen describes these “smart skills” as the ability to “bake a pie that all can be satisfied from.” I wish you all the very best in your endeavors. The association is here for you. Keep us informed, use the benefits we provide! We share your belief in this industry and in this community and we want to be a key ingredient in YOUR pie! ■
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never been before. Do you simply drive and hope you find it, no GPS or map in tow? Of course not! Over time, some Realtors® may go into closings without a “road map’ since they conduct them so often. Doing so, however, can prove problematic and may lead to becoming lost. This course will help real estate professionals understand the importance of knowing who is responsible for the various parts of the closing, how to overcome the problems that may be encountered, and getting to the closing table and ensuring that the Realtors® fees are received without obstacles or road blocks! No two closings are exactly the same, and this course will ensure that Realtors® stay on track.
INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE COMMITTEE International Alliance Committee Show them the ROR — Get a Sale! by Imran Mohamed Co-chair of the International Alliance Committee imrobin@earthlink.net Day two, it’s 9:45am and the Rampalsinghs are late, and while I’m not too happy about it; I am not surprised. I remembered that in the book written by Terri Morrison called Kiss, Bow, Or Shake Hands he said that “Indians appreciate punctuality but don’t always practice it themselves so one should keep his/her schedule loose enough for last-minute rescheduling of meetings”…so now I’m cool.
As we come up to the gated subdivision, Jahaan notices that there is a CDD cost listed on the property sheet and questioned me on this. I explained that in a CDD, the developer borrowed money from the State or County to build the infrastructure and this has to be repaid. The people who have to do it are the people who live in the subdivision and so the cost is shared among the homeowners. Even though the CDD fee is collected on your tax bill, this cost is separate and apart from your property taxes.
They arrived about 30 minutes late and we are on the way to view some more properties. Based on what they saw yesterday and their comments, etc. I was able to refine “Is the CDD in all gated subdivisions?” Asks Jahaan. my search. Today we will be visiting some “No, not all subdivisions have CDD but in properties that will give them an average those that do, the fee varies depending on Rate-Of-Return (ROR) on their investment …my job is to how much was borrowed, etc.” of around 10%. In finance, rate of return (ROR), also known as return on investment (ROI), rate of profit or sometimes just return, is the ratio of money gained or lost on an investment relative to the amount of money invested. It’s a little more involved, but basically if: Amount Invested = $100,000: Net Monthly Rental Income = $900: Net Yearly = $10,800 (900 x12) then the ROR = 10,800/100,000 or 10.8%.
educate them,
get them comfortable with the process and then they will buy. An educated customer is the best customer.
I have also taken the time to speak with the Property Management Company that I’ve pre-screened and done business with in the past to get a fair idea of what properties are renting for and what the demand is for these areas. It is important that you do this leg work because this factor can make or break a deal. In pre-screening, I looked for companies that have a strong Marketing Plan that use solid methods of qualifying the tenant, that have a good record with respect to collection and distribution of rental income, an effective response plan for maintenance emergencies, an eviction procedure, a good reputation, personable staff and, of course, reasonable management fees.
“So how much still needs to be paid on the CDD loan?” “I don’t know for sure and that has to be researched but just to let you know, the CDD consists of two parts, one to pay for the development that has already taken place, and the second to maintain the community. So even once the bond is repaid, there will still be a CDD fee to cover the maintenance of the facilities that were built using the CDD funds.”
“Does a CDD eliminate a HOA fee?” “Oh, no, the HOA fees cover the maintenance of the areas not covered under the CDD.” As we drove through the subdivision they were pleased with the scenery, landscaping, etc and appreciated the value of the CDD. On the way to the house, I passed along the route that has the golf course on one side and the lakes on the other. When I arrived at the home, I parked across the street and had them walk across to the property. This allowed them to have a better view of the tiled roof and nice landscaping.
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“Is someone home?” asked Jahaan “Should I bring the kids in?” “Yes, someone’s at home, it’s a short sale and the owners still live here; but it’s ok to bring the kids in.”
“Good idea, Imran! I like the flow of the space, the pool and the fact that it was on a conservation lot and the neighborhood is nice and well kept; so I think at least a 7.” Jahal and the kids agree.
Jahal remembers… “Imran, when we get back to the car I need you to go over the short-sale, bank owned things. I’ve heard a lot of stories about it in the media in Canada.”
It was obvious from Jahal’s earlier question that he did not fully understand the intricacies of Short Sale, Bank Owned, etc. As we drove to the next home, I used the time to educate them on the pros and cons of each.
As we entered the home, I introduced the Rampalsinghs and struck up a small conversation with the seller and I then took them through the home, which was well kept. As we departed we thanked the seller who in return thanked us for coming by and complimented Jahaan on her well behaved kids.
As I started to speak, I remembered a quote of Edgar Watson Howe: “If a man has money, it is usually a sign too, that he knows how to take care of it; don’t imagine his money is easy to get simply because he has plenty.”
“Ok, so let’s rate this house; on a scale of one to ten what do you give it? I’m asking this because it will help to narrow the properties that have the best potential and at the end of the process we will do an in-depth review of the homes that score the highest.”
I understand my job is to educate them, get them comfortable with the process and then they will buy. An educated customer is the best customer; not only will they be easier to work with, but they will explain to their friends and family whenever the topic comes up and, who will they recommend? You guessed it! ■
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Carol Platt and Bob St. Gordon checking out Auction guests
RPAC Chair Susie Graves!
Kissimmee Mayor Jim Swan visits OSCAR!
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Kim Wagar, OSCAR’s new Executive Assistant received donations to the Council on Aging Food Bank
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A community functions best with homes for all incomes, jobs, schools, open space, desirable destinations and services, and different ways to reach them—by foot, bicycle, public transit, or automobile. Smart growth is about recognizing and understanding the various facets of a vibrant community and how to achieve and maintain a balance among them. Real estate professionals have everything to gain by joining with other community leaders to assure ample homeownership opportunities in communities with efficient transportation, good schools, and open space. After all, real estate professionals sell more than just homes, they sell neighborhoods. And, more than ever, homebuyers want the convenience and value of smart growth. Smart growth focuses on the existing assets of the community, the long-run implications of various development patterns, and their fiscal impacts. The bottom line: some ways of growing are more sustainable than others. Who are your potential smart growth leaders? Recruit them for this new course. And apply for an NAR Smart Growth Action Grant to get hosting fees.
Defining Smart Growth Each community is different, but there are a few key tenets of smart growth that can be applied everywhere, including a mix of land uses and transportation options for travel by mode other than the automobile.
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Attendees will learn to: • Compare smart growth precepts to other planning approaches currently in use. • List how smart growth benefits various constituencies. • Conduct a compelling conversation that explains and advocates implementation of smart growth policies and practices.
Community & Political Affairs Training Sponsorship Opportunities The NAR Community and Political Affairs Division offers several courses to help real estate professionals build their business and better serve their clients. These courses include Expanding Housing Opportunities (EHO), Employer-Assisted Housing (EAH) and Smart Growth for the 21st Century (SG). Any REALTOR® association can become a CPA Training Sponsor and offer all three courses by completing a single Sponsor Agreement.
Expanding Housing Opportunities A 6-hour course designed to educate real estate professionals on the range of affordable housing opportunities and the clients seeking them. The course increases participants’ understanding of how affordability bolsters the housing market, engages clients, and builds business as well as the community. http://www.realtoractioncenter.com/eho
Employer-Assisted Housing A 4-hour course focusing on real estate professionals working with local employers to discuss employer-assisted housing, EAH’s benefits and three options (homebuyer and homeownership workshops, one-on-one counseling and financial assistance) employers can implement to help their employees become homeowners or afford a home close to work. http://www.realtoractioncenter.com/eah
Studies show that communities that develop according to smart growth principles cost less for individuals to live in and cost less for local governments to administer.
Advocating for Smart Growth The course concludes with a “Take Action Check list” that provides real-world ideas for influencing how communities grow.
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October 11th, 2011 Kissimmee Civic Center 9AM-1PM, Class 1PM-2:30PM, Luncheon Forum
Osceola County Market Dynamics Osceola County Market Dynamics Supply & Demand - # Units (FS) 2 Years (Monthly) 08/01/09 - 08/30/11
KEY INFORMATION
For Sale
Monthly Change
Monthly %
Total Change
Total % Change
-65.44
-1.56
-1,570.49
-37.51
MLS: MFRMLS
Period:
Property Types:
Residential: (Single Family Home)
Counties:
Osceola
2 Years (Monthly)
Price:
All
Construction Type:
FOR SALE 37.5%
All
Bedrooms:
All
Bathrooms:
All
Lot Size: All Sq Ft:
All
Months Supply of Inventory (Sold Calculation) 2 Years (Monthly) 08/01/09 - 08/30/11
KEY INFORMATION
MSI-Sold
Monthly Change
Monthly %
Total Change
Total % Change
-0.20
-1.99
-4.73
-47.78
MLS: MFRMLS
Period:
Property Types:
Residential: (Single Family Home)
2 Years (Monthly)
Counties:
Osceola
Price:
All
Construction Type:
MSI SOLD 47.8% All
Bedrooms:
All
Bathrooms:
All
Lot Size: All Sq Ft:
All
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Osceola County Market Dynamics Osceola County Market Dynamics Median Price (Sold) = high, low, average, median 2 Years (Monthly) 08/01/09 - 08/30/11
KEY INFORMATION Monthly Change
Monthly % Change
Total Change
Total % Change
-687.26
-0.57
-16,494.33
-13.76
Sold
MLS: MFRMLS
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Property Types:
Residential: (Single Family Home)
2 Years (Monthly)
Counties:
Osceola
Price:
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Construction Type:
SOLD 13.8%
All
Bedrooms:
All
Bathrooms:
All
Lot Size: All Sq Ft:
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Osceola SINGLE FAMILY HOME Distressed vs. Total Sales Units Sold - AUGUST 2009 to AUGUST 2011
This data is dependent upon timeliness of sales and totality of information reported by participants. The data reflects only the sales published through the Mid-Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service (MFRMLS) and does not include all sales in reported areas. Neither the Association nor the MFRMLS is in any way responsible for it’s accuracy. Data: Total Sales = all MFRMLS Osceola Single Family Housing (SFH) & Planned Unit Development (PUD). (SFH), (PUD)-REO/Bank Owned/Short Sale from Special Sale Provision. Average Days on Market is: Days to Closed
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Orlando Sentinel Communications Kim Collins 633 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32803 Office 407-420-6126 Fax 407-420-5201 Email kicollins@orlandosentinel.com Website www.orlandosentinel.com Osceola Shopper/Gazette Paula Stark 108 Church Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 407-846-7600 Fax 407-846-8516 Email pstark@osceolanewsgazette.com Website www.aroundosceola.com The Real Estate Book Tammy Birchler 2305 NewPoint Pkwy Lawrenceville, GA 30043 Office 407-581-1490 Fax 407-581-1491 Email tbirchler@nci.com
agent marketing services Concordia Film Studios Div. of Howland International, Inc. Kemp Howland 355 Falling Waters Dr. Kissimmee, FL 34759 Office 407-222-4847 Email kemp.howland@gmail.com Website www.concordiastudios.com Mitigation Marketing Victoria Colangelo P.O. Box 540285, Orlando, FL 32854 Office 407-481-0677 Fax 407-648-3866 Email victoria@mitigationmarketing.com PIP Printing & Marketing Dale Bohman 929 W. Oak Street, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 407-847-5565 Fax 407-847-2698 Email dale@pipmarketing.com Website www.pipmarketinggroup.com
Attorneys Charles P. Castellon, PA Law Firm Charles Castellon 12934 Deertrace Ave., Suite A Orlando, FL 32837 Office 407-851-0201 Fax 407-847-5618 Email ccastellon@centralflattorney.com Website www.centralflattorney.com
Keating/Schlitt, PA Nancy Campiglia 250 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32024 Office 407-425-2907 Fax 407-425-6345 Email ncampiglia@keatlaw.com Website www.keatlaw.com
Servpro of Osceola County Dan Hougaard 1710 Kelley Ave., Kissimmee, FL 34744 Office 407-933-0707 Fax 407-933-5014 Email dhougaard@servprooc.com Website www.servprooc.com
Law Office of Daniel Villazon Daniel Villazon, P.A. 1420 Celebration Blvd. Celebration, FL 34747 Office 407-483-0041 Email dvillazon@yahoo.com Website www.frecattorney.com
The Dryer Vent Sweeper Rick Raines 1350 Beechwood Drive St. Cloud FL 34772 Office 407-892-6005 Fax 407-470-7077 Email dryervent13@aol.com Website www.dryerventsweeper.com
Construction/Repair/ Renovations A Better Choice Pools Michael Evans 3213 13th Street, St. Cloud, FL 34769 Office 407-414-7379 Fax 407-870-9978 Email m_abcpools@yahoo.com Website www.abetterchoicepools.com All Seasons Pool Service, Inc. James Watts 185 E. Airport Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773 Office 407-871-2020 Fax 407-407-3215 Email admin@allseasonspools.com Website www.allseasonspools.com Metro Door Service Joe De Lorie 2182 Cypress Bay Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34743 Office 407-414-4756 Email metrodoors8@aol.com Osceola Cleaning Services Nelson Cepeda 142 Fox Loop, Davenport, FL 33837 Office 407-508-1261 Email nelson@celanosceola.com Property Preservation Experts John Canonico 1809 E. Broadway Ave Oviedo, FL 32765 Office 407-588-7443 Email ppexperts@gmail.com Sara’s Painting & Cleaning Services Fabian Dominguez 2476 Augusta Way, Kissimmee, FL 34746 Office/Fax 407-931-2715 Email fasaseel7429@aol.com
ENGINEERING/SURVEYING/ PLANNING Johnston’s Surveying, Inc. W. Turner Wallis 900 Shady Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Office 407-847-2179 Fax 407-847-6140 Email turner@jsurveying.com Website www.jsurveying.com
Financial Services/Institutions 1st Florida Lending Corp Sylvia Marchese 2151 Consulate Drive, Suite 8 Orlando, FL 32837 Office 407-401-8522 Fax 877-401-9555 Butler Mortgage Harry Urban 1012 W. Emmett Street, Suite B Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 407-931-3800 Fax 407-931-3801 Email hurban@butlermortgage.com Website www.butlermortgage.com Farm Credit Brad Rhoden P.O. Box 8009, Lakeland, FL 33802 Office 863-682-4117 Fax 863-688-9364 Email brhoden@farmcreditcfl.com Website www.farmcreditcfl.com Pact Prosperity August Byllot P.O. Box 470654, Kissimmee, FL 34747 Office 863-255-5858 Fax 866-744-6886 Email augie@creatingwealthusa.com
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Qubty Financial Group David Qubty 7680 Universal Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819-8998 Office 407-370-3030 Fax 407-370-2040 Email dqubty@qubtyfinancialgroup.com Website www.qubtyfinancialgroup.com
Harmon Homes Pamela Cameron 4501 Hills & Dales Road NW Canton, OH 44708 Office 813-681-5117 Fax 813-661-9036 Email Pamela.cameron@harmonhomes.com Website www.harmonhomes.com
Qubty Financial Group Sami D. Qubty 7680 Universal Blvd., Suite 405 Orlando, FL 32819-8998 Office 407-370-3030 Fax 407-370-2040 Email squbty@qubtyfinancialgroup.com Website www.qubtyfinancialgroup.com
Harmony Development Tim Hultgren 3500 Harmony Square Drive West Harmony, FL 34773 Office 407-891-2605 Fax 407-891-0459 Email thultgren@harmonyfl.com
Trustco Bank Sarah Near 1525 East Osceola Pkwy Kissimmee, FL 34746 Office 407-932-0398 Fax 407-932-0719 Email snear@branch.trustcobank.com Website www.trustcobank.com W.J. Bradley Nancy Knapp 121 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 1500 Orlando, FL 32801 Office 321-624-1560 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Cliff Frohn One Home Campus Des Moines, IA 50328 Office 515-213-4291
HEALTH Benefit Advisors Judy Taylor 111 E. Monument Avenue Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 407-931-2872 Fax 407-933-2176 Email jtaylor@benefit-advisors.com
Home Builders/Developers KB Home Amanda Parah 9102 South Park Center Loop Orlando, FL 32819 Office 407-587-3403 Fax 407-587-2386 Email aparah@kbhome.com Website www.kbhome.com
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Maronda Homes Olga Ortega 955 Keller Road, #1500 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 Office 407-846-4397 Fax 407-846-4398 Email oortega@maronda.com Website www.maronda.com Royal Oak Homes Matthew Orosz 911 Outer Road, Orlando, FL 32814 Office 407-206-9300 Fax 407-206-9333 Email morosz@RoyalOakHomesFL.com Standard Pacific Homes Jesus Alvarez 200 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 124 Orlando, FL 32801 Office 407-304-2803 Fax 407-304-2835 Email sbower@stanpac.com Website www.standardpacifichomes.com
Inspection Services Budget Services, Inc. Ed Hogan 3617 Crosley Ave., St. Cloud, FL 34772 Office 407-892-8811 Fax 407-892-8516 Email budgettermite@earthlink.net Website www.budgetservicesfl.com Gary Oakley Home Inspector Gary Oakley 256 Preston Ave., Davenport, FL 33837 Office 863-424-7780 Fax 863-424-7780 Email garyoakley8@aol.com Wayne Home Inspections Wayne E. Glover 1533 Trumbull St., Kissimmee, FL 34744 Office 407-935-1127 Fax 407-935-1483 Email wayne.glover@netzero.net Website www.wayneshomeinspections.com
Real Estate Schools/Education IFREC Real Estate Schools Richard Fryer 5029 Edgewater Dr., Orlando, FL 32810 Office 407-644-7277 Fax 407-647-5227 Email robin@ifrec.com Website www.ifrec.com Creating Wealth USA, LLC August Byllot P.O. Box 470654, Kissimmee, FL 34747 Office 863-255-5858 Email augie@creatingwealthusa.com
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First American Home Warranty Corp Leslie Zimmerly 3281 Settlers Trail St. Cloud, FL 34772 Office 407-902-5237 Email lesliez@firstam.com Website www.firstam.com
Final Negotiation, LLC Rhonda Owen 1201 Emmett St., Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 407-846-0978 Fax 407-846-6573 Email rowen@stewart.com Website www.stewart.com
HMS National Home Warranty Tony Fletcher P.O. Box 701857, St. Cloud, FL 34770 Office 407-709-1717 Old Republic Home Protection Jeffrey Saindon PO Box 5017, San Ramon, CA 94583 Office 800-445-6999 Email jeff@orhp.com Website www.orhp.com
Good Samaritan SocietyKissimmee Village Ken Lyons 4250 Villiage Dr., Kissimmee, FL 34746 Office 407-933-1999 Email klyons@good-sam.com On The Go Services William Carberry 5790 Leon Tyson Rd., St. Cloud, FL 34771 Office 407-832-7957 Email otgservices@gmail.com
OSCAR OSCAR Affiliates Affiliates Sprint Wireless Sojeila Orengo 851 Trafalgar Ct., Maitland, FL 32751 Office 407-575-8837 Fax 404-948-0900 Email sojeila.orengo@sprint.com
Title/Escrow/Insurance Services A-Z Team Title, LLC Bernard S. Edwards 102 Park Place Blvd., Suite A-3 Kissimmee, FL 34743 Office 407-932-0529 Fax 407-932-1587 Email bernie@azteamtitle.com Website www.azteamtitle.com American Income Life Tracy Little 1200 Wooded Acre Drive Waco, TX 76797 Office 321-436-1596 Email tlittle@ailife.com First American Title Cara Brown 1101 Miranda Lane, Suite 101 Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 877-833-1731 Fax 866-722-5957 Email carbrown@firstam.com Website www.firstam.com
First American Title Deborah Dudley 1101 Miranda Lane Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 877-833-1731 Fax 866-722-5957 Email ddudley@firstam.com Website www.firstam.com Mason Title & Escrow Company Shelly Kiker 1101 Miranda Lane, Suite 113 Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 321-443-6901 Fax 866-326-2097 Email skiker@masontitle.com Website www.masontitle.com Prominent Title Insurance Agcy, Inc. Betty M. Dobbie 827 Cypress Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34759 Office 407-343-1560 Fax 407-343-1561 Email bdobbie@prominenttitle.com Website www.prominenttitle.com
Shopsmart Insurance, Inc. Jonathan Reich 1201 Emmett St., Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 407-933-7866 Fax 407-931-0083 Email jdreich2@msn.com Stewart Approved Title, Inc. Becky Sheive 1201 Emmett St., Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 407-846-7477 Fax 407-846-6573 Email bsheive@stewart.com Website www.stewart.com Stewart Approved Title, Inc. Jolene Sheive 1201 Emmett St. Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 407-846-7477 Fax 407-846-6573 Email jdreich2@msn.com Website www.stewart.com
Quality Title & Escrow LLC Lisa Bennett 1801 Lee Rd, Winter Park, FL 32789 Office 321-304-3906 Fax 321-304-3009
Stewart Approved Title, Inc. Rayelynne Ketchum 1401 Budinger Ave. St. Cloud, FL 34769 Office 407-957-9000 Fax 407-957-8055 Email rwoeste@stewart.com Website www.stewart.com
Real Estate Closing Solutions Heidi Foster 7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 140 Orlando, FL 32819 Office 407-615-8550 Fax 407-615-8555 Email hfoster@recsfl.com Website www.recsfl.com
Total Title Solutions Tina Johnson 8 Broadway Street, Suite 225 Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 407-847-0412 Fax 407-847-0429 Email tinamjohnson@embarqmail.com
Hey Buddy; Dear Oscar; It has been awhile since we talked. Oh well, the only time I want to talk with you is when I need something. LOL Anyway, I am having a problem understanding all the new words and long words that I just cannot remember all of them!! Help me please! And show the words that the buyers and sellers and I can understand. – Buddy Olds
You are much older, but I just stay the same age. LOL Just kidding my friend. I cannot spell and do not know the meaning of each real estate word either. So, I did some research and found this website...it is great: www.realtor.org/government_affairs/housing_ opportunity/resource_center/glossary Just to give you an idea about how much information there is....there are 109 helping words in "P" only. You will love it. Let us know that you appreciate the sharing of the dictionary words that can sometimes be difficult!! Did you like the new dictionary?? Always Your Friend,
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October 2011
SEIZE THE DAY Take your business to a new level If energizing your real estate business is your goal…
• Take charge at the 2011 REALTORS ® Conference & Expo in sunny southern California, just minutes from Los Angeles
• Train with the best at the premiere real estate event in the U.S.——get sales tips for success from industry experts
• Join 18,000 professionals for four intensive days of networking, education, motivation, and fun this November
• Explore the largest trade show floor in real estate, where 400 exhibitors will excite and inspire you
• Refocus your mind with 100 education sessions during the day——and let loose at night with events like the Celebrity Concert starring Diana Ross
Stay in Anaheim and Stay on Budget With hotels starting at $89 per night, a convenient location near four major airports, and special travel discounts for REALTORS ®, Anaheim is an affordable destination for the 2011 REALTORS ® Conference & Expo.
Sign up today at www.REALTOR.org/Conference Register before August 15 to take advantage of early bird savings
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OCTOBER 2011 Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Wednesday, October 5 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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Smart Growth Kissimmee Civic Center Tuesday, October 11 9:00 am to 1:00 pm 4CE CREDITS
Mary Jane Arrington,
Old School vs. New School Financing Tuesday, November 8 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Roadmap To A Successful Closing Thursday, October 27 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 3CE
Smart Growth
Osceola County Supervisor of Elections
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Kissimmee Civic Center
Tuesday, October 11 8:30 am to 9:00 am 4CE CREDITS
MLS CLASSES OCTOBER 2011 NOVEMBER 2011 Creating a Professional CMA Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011 9:00 am - 12:00 pm MLS iMAPP Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Agent Web Page Setup (Spanish) Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2011 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Creating a Professional CMA (Spanish) Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2011 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
MLXchange Basic Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011 9:00 am - 12:00 pm MLS Listing Maintenance Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Agent Web Page Setup Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 9:00 am - 12:00 pm MLS Advanced Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
2011 OSCAR Association Leadership Tim Weisheyer, PA Renee Clark Veronica Malolos Susan Graves David DeLoach Kim Goodwin Danny Villazon
President President-Elect Immediate Past President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Legal Counsel
Directors Daisy Cid Arlene Conow Karen Dierickx Cheryl Grieb Richard Knapp William Nichols Angel Ortiz Denise Sacks Hemendra Thakkar
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new real estate offices Celebration Rental Group................................................Dane Bradley 741 Front Street, Suite 140, Celebration, FL 34747 Office: 407-566-8009 Fax: 407-566-8434 Cell: 407-556-0122 Century 21 Real Estate Professionals........................... John Huebner 720 Celebration Avenue, Suite 100, Kissimmee, FL 34747 Office: 407-566-0555 Fax: 407-566-8511 Cell: 407-467-3607 Easy Home Realty Inc.................................................... Jose L. Collado 12701 S. John Young Pkwy, Suite 218, Orlando, FL 32837 Office: 574-7804 Fax: 866-532-9747 Cell: 407-574-6572 Frankeys Agency Services Inc................................ Waldemar Franquiz P.O. Box 1122, Davenport, FL 33836 Office: 781-369-5397 Cell: 407-514-9941 Fusilier Realty Group........................................................... John Chin 12769 Narcoossee Road, Orlando, FL 32832 Office: 407-281-8455 Fax: 407-218-7422 Cell: 407-952-5818 Garret Properties LLC............................................... Michelle C. Garret 4346 Tidewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32812 Office: 407-846-0021 Fax: 407-240-3778 Cell: 407-466-1245 Int’l Professional Realty Inc......................................Lorena A. Ortega 1073 Willa Spring Drive, Suite 1057, Orlando, FL 33807 Office: 407-699-7718 Fax: 407-699-6118 Cell: 407-256-3631 Prudential Florida Realty..........................................Jeannie E. Wilson 8687 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial, Suite 100, Kissimmee, FL 34747 Office: 407-239-0366 Fax: 407-239-0376 Cell: 407-399-7379
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welcome new members Betty A. Medina.................................. La Rosa Realty LLC Daniel Aponte...................Robles Realty International, LLC Edgar M. Miller..................... Keller Williams at The Lakes Efrain Carradero........................................ CJ Realty, LLC Emilio D. Mangual.......................... Easy Home Realty Inc Jeannie E. Wilson.......................Prudential Florida Realty John Chin........................................Fusilier Realty Group Juan C. Mallqui........................................365 Realty, Inc Lorena A. Ortega.....................Int’l Professional Realty Inc Luis A. Pinto . ................................. Easy Home Realty Inc Marissa Crawford......................... Imagination Realty, Inc Michelle C. Garret........................... Garret Properties LLC Robert D. Adkins............. Lake Nona Harmony Homes LLC Vijaiantie Jadnauth................. Sunshine Quest Realty, Inc. Xuezhi Liu.......................... Coldwell Banker Ackley Realty