Calling all golfers, RPAC investors, and those looking for a fun day on the green! Now is the time to purchase your tickets to the 3RD Annual Realtor® Party Golf Tournament on Friday, September 9 at the beautiful Royal St. Cloud Golf Links! Did you know that the cost of admission automatically qualifies members into the RPAC $99 Club? Foursome and corporate registrations are also available for purchase. Your admission includes 18 holes of SEPTEMBER 2022 MEMBERS FIRST NEWSLETTER•3RDAnnualGolfTournament•CommitteeSignUps•WelcomeNewVIPs•RPACCommittee•Realtors®CareCommittee•GlobalAllianceCommittee•CommercialAllianceCommittee• OSCAR Benefit • CIPS Designation • Jetways to Success • July Market Statistics • September Class Calendar • Vital Industry Partner Directory • Welcome New Members (407) 846-0117 | 1105 CROSS PRAIRIE PKWY, KISSIMMEE, FL 34744 | OSCEOLAREALTORS.ORG IN THIS ISSUE golf, cart, range balls, lunch and prizes! Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. and the tournament’s shotgun start is set for 8:00 a.m. Don’t miss this great opportunity to invest in your industry and homeownership by enjoying a Friday morning with friends on the golf course. You can regsister by visiting OsceolaRealtors.Org/ Golf or by calling Dom Scalise at 407.846.0117 Ext. 204. Please see flyer for pricing information. We can’t wait to see you all on the fairways!
REALTORS® face job-related risks every day. Being aware of potential dangers and taking precautions will help you avoid risky situations. In an ongoing effort to keep safety top-of-mind for our members, the National Association of REALTORS® and OSCAR dedicates September as REALTOR® Safety Month. Our goal is to reduce the number of safety incidents that happen in the industry, so each of our members makes it home safely every night. This month, you’ll see messages from us empowering you to take action with a variety of resources, including daily safety tips, and details about NAR’s upcoming REALTOR® Safety Webinar. The 2023 Committee/Task Force sign ups are now open! Joining a committee provides an abundance of opportunity for personal and professional development. We are looking for members who are looking to grow their leadership skills and are excited about our Association to serve on our 2023 Committees. Remember, even if you are currently on a committee — you must re-apply to your preferred committee(s). If you feel like you may be a good fit for one or more of our committees, please visit OsceolaRealtors.org/Committees for more information on how to sign up. Hurry the deadline to submit our application is September 30!
CEO Message TWIS LIZASUAIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REALTOR® Safety Month & 2023 Committee/Task Force Sign Ups
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Global Update: NAR’s 2022 Profile of International Transactions in U.S. Residential Real Estate Report shows that foreign buyers purchased $59 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2021 through March 2022, an 8.5% increase from the previous 12-month period and for the 14th straight year, Florida remained the top destination for foreign buyers, accounting for 24% of all international purchases. According to NAR`s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, despite the rising interest rates, foreign buyers are likely to step up purchases, as those making all-cash offers will be immune from changes in interest rates. In addition, international flights have increased with the lifting of pandemic-related travel restrictions. So, if you are looking to jumpstart or grow your international business, take advantage of all the upcoming global events and educational programs that the Global Alliance Committee has organized for you.
A big thank you to our members who have stepped up to become Major Investors! Please keep in mind that we have a significant amount to contribute towards our fundraising goal. Be sure to take advantage of our Limited Time Offer — Invest in RPAC and receive a gift card in return!
Don’t miss your “flight” to our Global Symposium “Jetway to Your International Success” on September 15, 2022 from 10am -1pm. Register today! We will have dynamic speakers, delicious lunch, and an opportunity to learn and network.
Recently, Florida Realtors President-Elect, Mike McGraw, met with our members to update us about how RPAC advocates for our industry with the participation of associations statewide. We also had the opportunity to discuss topics related to RPAC and how Florida Realtors is furthering us towards our common goal. Registration is still open for the 3rd Annual Realtor Party Golf Tournament at Royal Saint Cloud Golf Links on Sept 9th. The individual player entry fee of $99 will qualify you for the RPAC 99 Club Member status. This event promises to be a great way to have fun while networking. Also, don’t forget to add our Fall Fest on October 6th to your calendar!
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Our Certified International Property Specialist Designation classes are scheduled and are FREE for all OSCAR members. You only have to pay the NAR royalty fee. It is a great opportunity to join the network of over 3500 designees around the world. NAR Annual Conference is another great opportunity to help you grow your business globally. You can meet and network with real estate professionals from around the world. Register at www.narnxt.realtor for the 2022 NAR Annual Conference & Expo – November 11-14, 2022, which will take place right in our backyard.
September Member Benefits Guide
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Member benefit: An exclusive NAR SocialBAY Starter Plan, to make it simple and affordable for you to get started. Plus, member savings on additional products and enterprise plans for brokers. For access to all of the program benefits, and to ensure you receive the special pricing for NAR members, enroll at the dedicated program site: https://info.backatyou.com/nar/.
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The Commercial Alliance Committee recently had the opportunity to represent OSCAR members at the C5 Summit in New York. The C5 Summit symbolizes the five C’s in commercial real estate — Capital, Connect, Commerce, Community, and Commercial. Attendees learned about the latest trends in the commercial industry and received up-to-date information on the commercial economic outlook. We were fortunate to hear from Dr. Lawrence Yun, the Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Research for the National Association of Realtors®. Dr. Yun creates NAR’s economic forecast and participates on many panels throughout the United States. We encourage all commercial agents to plan to attend for 2023. We can assure you it is worth your time!
TERESA REILLY-O’DOHERTY COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE COMMMITTEE CHAIR
Commercial Alliance Committee
GLOBAL ALLIANCE SYMPOSIUM
Check out more market statistics on our website! Visit: osceolarealtors.org/statistics/ All Properties Market Statistics
Core Law - Spanish 9/14/2022 2:00 pm-5:00 pm 3CE Hybrid Class - Gonzalo Mejia
Creating a Service Driven Property 9/20/2022 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 3CE Management Operation - Virtual Only -Cynthia DeLuca Join our instructor as she takes you through the creation and day to day operations of their own property management offices. This course includes the conceptual and legal aspects, marketing techniques to attract clients, tenant issues, insurance recommendations, accounting requirements, staffing and financial planning.
Core Law - Minimize the Legal Risk 9/13/2022 1:00 pm-4:00 pm 3CE Virtual Only- Chuck Bonamer 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.
ACE Business Building & Time Management: 9/19/2022 12:30 pm-2:30 pm 2CE How to Plan, Manage, & Advertise a Strong RE Business - Virtual Only - Josh Cadillac ACE Business Building & Time Management is a course de-signed to help you to build a strong and flourishing real estate business. Agents will learn how to set their business up for success, how to set systems up to keep them accountable, and how to be more efficient with their time.
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Affordable Housing Solutions: 9/7/2022 9:00 am-12:00 pm 3CE What Every REALTOR® Should Know - Virtual Only - Mark Pease
This continuing education (CE) 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.
How to Build a Global Outbound 9/16/2022 1:00 pm-3:00 pm 2CE Referral Business - Virtual Only - Carla Kidd & Patricia Tan
SEPTEMBER CLASS
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.
Code of Ethics - Spanish 9/14/22 9:30 am-12:30 pm 3CE Hybrid Class - Gonzalo Mejia
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.
Code of Ethics 9/8/22 9:00 am-12:00 pm 3CE Hybrid Class - Reese Stewart
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.
This high-impact 2-hour CE program will teach you how to identify and qualify international outbound referrals. Pat and Carla share tips on how to evaluate overseas real estate and assess the risks in buying overseas properties. You’ll learn how to establish safeguards for international referrals and the steps to build a referral partner network. And best of all, you’ll learn the procedure for collecting referral fees!
EDUCATION VOUCHERS BEFORE 12/31/22
Stellar MLS Compliance 101 9/22/2022 1:00 pm-2:15 pm 0CE In-Person Only -John Lipscomb 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 9/22/2022 2:30 pm-3:45 pm 0CE In-Person Only - John Lipscomb
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.
Building Your International Business 9/26/2022 1:00 pm-3:00 pm 2CE Virtual Only -Vilma Lopez
Homestead Exemptions 9/23/22 1:00 pm-3:00 pm 2CE Hybrid Class - Nishad Khan This program reviews what constitutes Homestead and the exempt or non-exempt status of various owners roles as they apply. We will also talk about the requirements needed into order to qualify and the rights and limitations of survivorship and transfer of tax exemption status.
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.
This course will explore methods agents and brokers can use to learn about incoming and outgoing international investments, identify opportunities these markets provide, and acquire the knowledge and skills needed to build their international business.
Expanding Your Global Reach 9/28/2022 1:00 pm-3:00 pm 2CE Virtual Only -Neal Oates Understand the advantages of targeting and working with international clients while identifying and overcoming the challenges associated with foreign clients & transactions before they arise. Learn how to locate and disseminate valuable information to garner business. Walk away with an action plan to implement upon conclusion of the course to build a thriving international real estate business.
Stellar MLS Basic 9/22/2022 9:00 am-12:00 pm 0CE In-Person Only - John Lipscomb
This designation offers you hands-on experience with international real estate transactions, as well as five full days of study focusing on the critical aspects of transnational transactions, including: currency and exchange rate issues; cross-cultural relationships; regional market conditions; investment performance; tax issues; etc.
• 9/29/22: Day 1: Global Real Estate: Local Markets (7CE) - Instructed by: Zola Szerencses
• 9/30/22: Day 2: Global Real Estate Transaction Tools (7CE) - Instructed by: Zola Szerencses
Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS)* 9/29 -9/30/22 9:00 am-5:00 pm In-Person Only *Fees and Requirements Apply
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