SEPTEMBER 2021
MEMBERS FIRST
NEWSLETTER
IN THIS ISSUE • Realtor® Party Golf Tournament
Calling all golfers! Join the fun
prizes! Registration begins at
and get your tickets to the 2nd
12:00 pm noon on September 10
• Welcome new VIPs
Annual Realtor® Party Golf
at the Royal St. Cloud Golf Links.
• RPAC Committee
Tournament that is nearly
The tournament’s shotgun start
• Realtors® Care Committee
1 week away! Did you know
is set for 1:30 pm. Don’t miss this
• Brokers’ Zone
that the cost of admission
great opportunity to support
• Global Alliance Committee
automatically qualifies
the Realtor® Party by enjoying a
members into the RPAC $99
Friday afternoon on a beautiful
Club? Foursome and corporate
golf course. Register on our
registrations are also available
website or through the Members
for purchase. Your admission
Portal. Please see flyer for pricing
includes 18 holes of golf, cart,
information. We can’t wait to see
range balls, food stations and
you all on the fairways!
• Committee Sign Up
• Commercial Alliance Comm. • Ghosts, Goblins & Global • July Market Statistics • September Class Calendar • Vital Industry Partner Directory • Welcome New Members
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President’s Message
Hello everyone, I’m Donnie Martinez, your 2021 President. Last week, we wrapped up another great Florida Realtors® Convention. If you attended, I hope you enjoyed it! Hopefully, you had the chance to stop by and visit the expo. There was a lot of opportunities to network, learn about new prodcucts and services, and upcoming classes. I am looking forward to hosting the Committee Luncheon this October. I am excited to see everyone in person and celebrate a successful year with a few awards. I am so proud of our committees’ dedication to educating our members and serving the local community. Being generous with our time and caring for deserving people in need, is what Realtors® strive to do. That’s Who We R!
DONNIE MARTINEZ 2021 PRESIDENT
I hope our members are taking advantage of all the great webinars and education classes that RETI, our newest member benefit, has to offer. It is crucial as Realtors that we stay up to date on all of the newest real estate technologies. Remember, this is FREE for our members. Finally, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Labor Day and share a joke. “The other day I heard one realtor ask another realtor – “Do you want to go to a concert tonight?” the other one says, “What does it cost?” He replied, “45 cents.” “It’s starring 50 Cent with Nickelback!”
2022 Committee & Task Force SIgn Up Are you interested in getting more involved within the Association? Have you considered joining one of our committtees? We are looking for members who are looking to grow their leadership skills and are excited about our Association to serve on our 2022 Committees. 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.
CEO Message
For new members or any members who are not familar with our committees, please join us at one of our two informational events “Cocktails & Committees” on September 8 at 4 pm in person or a virtual “Coffee & Committees” on September 13 at 9:30 am. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about our committees and ask any questions. The Board of Directors reviews and approves all committee and task force appointments. Please submit your completed form by September 30, 2021.
TWIS LIZASUAIN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Realtor® Party 2021 GOLF TOURNAMENT
Committee
Welcome New VIPs
RPAC would like to invite all members
Kenrick Ocana- Velez Closer Look Inspections
Hector Lizasuain Magic Development
to register for the 2nd Annual Realtor® Party Golf Tournament on September 10. The big event is next week! Have you and your team registered yet? Don’t miss out on an afternoon of contests, networking, and enjoying the Florida sunshine on an awesome golf course!
NICHOLAS SHROUDER RPAC COMMITTEE CHAIR
Thank you to our sponsors Oliver Title Law, A Clear Choice Title, First American Home Warranty, and the Women’s
Howard Chanin Butler Mortgage
Council of Realtors. We are proud to announce we have 16 corporate teams and hole sponsors! It is not too late to sponsor this event - please contact Nancy Hubbard at 407-846-0117 Ext. 202 or nhubbard@osceola-realtors. com for more information. To register for the tournament: Please visit OsceolaRealtors.org or scan the QR Code above.
Global Alliance Commitee The Global Alliance Committee would like to thank everyone who joined us for the “Emerging Trends & Threats in International Real Estate Symposium” on September 1, we appreciate your participation.
CHRISTINA DAUGHERTY GLOBAL ALLIANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Now that we’ve all been educated, it’s time for some fun! We would like to invite you to join us on October 28 from 5-7 pm, as we host “Ghosts, Goblins, & Global: An International Night of Fright & Insight!” We hope you will come out to enjoy a Spooktacular night, as we celebrate cultures & customs from around the world. Prizes will be awarded in four fun categories for the best international costumes. Make sure you register today at OsceolaRealtors.org. BE THERE….IF YOU DARE!
REALTORS® CARE Committee
JUSTIN SHROUDER REALTORS® CARE COMMITTEE The REALTORS® Care Committee would like to thank all of the members who generously donated to the Education Foundation of Osceola County’s “Supplying Our Future” school supply drive! This drive benefited the “A Gift For Teaching” program which allows teachers to shop at a FREE store for supplies to be given directly to children in need in their classrooms. The program provides over $1 million in school supplies to students each year. Thanks to your support by shopping our Amazon Wishlist and dropping off school supplies to the Associaiton’s office, we were able to donate 1,237 items to deserving students and teachers in Osceola County. We hope to see you at an upcoming REALTORS® Care event soon!
Brokers’ Zone
Welcome to the BROKERS ZONE, created by Brokers for Brokers. New Broker, Experienced Broker, Super Broker and more, this section is for you. You will find information about services, apps, news and more all related to our Broker’s world.
Please join us for the Osceola Brokers’ Committee’s hybrid symposium “Power Your Mind, Knowledge & Business” on October 14 from 10 AM - 1PM. We have several outstanding speakers lined up to help our OSCAR brokers stay on the cutting edge of industry topics! Keep an eye on your email for registration information.
Alexandra Arena-Gil BROKERS COMMITTEE CHAIR
SEPTEMBER Member Benefits Guide GOT JUNK? NAR has announced a partnership with 1-800-GOT-JUNK? This new partnership will allow NAR members to receive $50 off full-service junk removal services. REALTORS® will also be able to extend this benefit to their clients, who can then take advantage of the service at a discounted rate thoughout their home sale or purchase process. 1-800-GOT-JUNK? provides full-service residential and commercial junk removal services, hauling virtually all non-hazardous materials that can be handled by a two-person team, including mattresses, furniture, electronics, appliances, televisions and exercise equipment. Based in Vancouver, Canada, the company currently has 160 franchises across Canada, Australia and the U.S. To learn more and take advantage of this offer visit: https://www.1800gotjunk.com/us_en/NAR
Commercial Alliance Committee TERESA REILLY-O’DOHERTY COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE TASK FORCE CHAIR
Where & How to Maximize an Advertisement Budget for CRE Whether you are promoting Residential or Commercial Real Estate, we all want to maximize our advertising budget and get the most out of the dollar to reach the largest audience possible when listing a property. In Commercial Real Estate there are various property data, marketing services and other Commercial Real Estate related data, technology resources and listing platforms that can be used to advertise your Commercial Listing. The top tier of listing sites for CRE (Commercial Real Estate) are LoopNet/CoStar, Crexi, Brevitas, Lands of America and RPR. Each of these sites have the basic free subscription, but to reach a wider audience your advertising budget needs to increase to a premium level. Your Commercial niche will dictate the platform you chose and the volume of listings you need to advertise to get the best value.
GHOSTS, GOBLINS & GLOBAL
All Properties Market Statistics
Check out more market statistics on our website! Visit: osceolarealtors.org/statistics/
SEPTEMBER CLASS CALENDAR
REDEEM YOUR EDUCATION VOUCHERS BEFORE 12/31/21
Code of Ethics - Spanish
9/2/2021
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
9/2/2021
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
3CE
Understanding real estate law is part of every real estate licensee’s business. The more a licensee knows, the better he or she can work with customers and safeguard them from legal complications. Buying and selling property requires a lot of legal paperwork. Today, more than ever, it’s important to know the laws governing the practice of real estate. This material will provide a “red flag notice” of when participants are potentially going into a danger zone---the unlicensed practice of law. Core Law
9/3/2021
1:30 pm-4:30 pm
3CE
Understanding real estate law is part of every real estate licensee’s business. The more a licensee knows, the better he or she can work with customers and safeguard them from legal complications. Buying and selling property requires a lot of legal paperwork. Today, more than ever, it’s important to know the laws governing the practice of real estate. This material will provide a “red flag notice” of when participants are potentially going into a danger zone---the unlicensed practice of law. Code of Ethics
9/7/2021
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. Foundations of Form Simplicity
9/8/2021
10:00 am-12:00 pm
2CE
What do we never have enough of? Time! This basic, introductory course, will help you save time and become more efficient. Find out what computer equipment as well as software requirements you need for the Form Simplicity program. Learn the time saving configurations of the various components within the Form Simplicity program. Keep your profile current, set up email notifications, create an email signature and import contacts from various sources such as Outlook, Gmail, and Electronic Business Cards. Optimizing Your Workflow with Form Simplicity
9/8/2021
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
2CE
You‘ve heard the saying, “from soup to nuts, ” well, this course is the real estate equivalent of that saying.From the moment, you go on a listing appointment to the writing of a sales contract for a customer, the entire transaction can be handled with Form Simplicity. Sign in to the blank forms library, create a transaction, use auto fill tools for any static fields, import data, insert forms, share data with customers and use the digital signature feature to seal the deal.
Stellar MLS Basic In-Person Only
9/9/2021
9:00 am-12:00 pm
0CE
This required class teaches every new Stellar MLS subscriber the basics of how to use the Matrix MLS System to power their real estate business. Topics include navigating the system, setting up a property search, direct and auto emails, managing contacts, and personalizing the Matrix system. Stellar MLS Compliance 101 In-Person Only
9/9/2021
1:00 pm-2:15 pm
0CE
A key purpose of the MLS is to provide real estate brokerages a mechanism to compensate each other for bringing buyers to each other’s listings. In order for this to work, it is critical that we share accurate data, and additionally, enter listings in a way to maintain the cooperative nature of the MLS. This required class for new subscribers reviews the MLS comprehensive Rules & Regulations to ensure that all users have access to the best data possible. Stellar MLS Adding & Editing In-Person Only
9/9/2021
2:30 pm-3:45 pm
0CE
This class is mandatory for agents who will be adding and modifying listings in the MLS. We will walk through the process of gathering listing data, entering listings into the MLS systems, adding photos and attachments, and modifying listings. We will also share valuable tips and techniques in the listing entry process. Creating A Service Driven 9/14/2021 Property Managment Operation - Online Only
9:00 am-12:00 pm
3CE
Learn to create multiple sources of income streams from full property services. This course includes the conceptual and legal aspects, marketing techniques to attract clients, tenant issues, insurance recommendation, accounting requirements, staffing and financial planning. Whether you intend to add property management as a compliment to your brokerage and sales activities, or manage thousands of units, you›ll find solid, real-world ideas from this power-packed course. Handling the Real Estate Transaction 9/15/2021 9:00 am-12:00 pm 3CE The Vacant Land Contracts This course will discuss the nuances of buying or selling vacant land. We will touch on the differences between vacant land and other real property and discuss how to properly prepare a vacant land contract. The class will go into due diligence, construction and other issues related to vacant land property. Whether you are interested in learning about new residential construction or multifamily/commercial construction, this class will teach you all you need to know about vacant land properties. iCE REALTOR® Safety = Smart Business Online Only
9/17/2021
9:30 am-11:30 am
2CE
Safety should be at the top of the list of things every REALTOR® should be concerned about. We meet complete strangers that in any other venue we would be suspicious of, but in the context of being a customer, we trust them fully. Unfortunately, this has caused our profession to be targeted by people with less-than-wholesome intentions. They know we‘re alone, they know we don‘t want to offend a possible paycheck… and they know many of us are untrained in how to protect ourselves. Take this course and learn tips on how to put SAFETY FIRST! A Guide to Managing Short Term Rentals
9/21/2021
9:00 am-1:00 pm
4CE
With more than a million condominiums in Florida, plus the vast amount of destination locations, short term renting is popular. Property management is a common niche for many real estate practitioners; however, short term renting is its own niche. It is important to understand the laws, regulations and day to day operations and requirements.
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VITAL INDUSTRY PARTNERS
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Raniel Almedia - Radius Realty Group LLC
Jens Soto - G World Kissimmee
Robert Medrano - EXP Realty LLC
Cesar Amaez - Fierce Realty
Melissa Tabares - EXP Realty LLC
Cristina Mejias - Keller Williams at The Lakes
Solsirys Antonetty - La Rosa Realty Lake Nona
Alejandro Torrealba D Lima - MBT Realty LLC
Maria Mendoza - Agent Trust Realty Corp
Patricia Aponte - Valstar Realty LLC
Benjamin Trinidad - Florida Realty Investments
Belinda Meyer- Allegiant Management Group
Yelitza Bello - Athens Realty Professionals
David Vazquez - EXP Realty LLC
Jennifer Morreale - Coldwell Banker Ackley
Yenit Blanco - Agent Trust Realty Corporation
Yasesky Abreu - EXP Realty LLC
Luis Naranjo - EXP Realty LLC
Brittany Bowens - Coldwell Banker Realty
Julio Acosta Zerpa - Fortex Realty INC
Sanetti Neal - La Rosa Realty Lake Nona
Terah Bromley - Preferred Real Estate
Daniela Addison - EXP Realty LLC
Renzo Nieves - EXP Realty LLC
Edward Brown - La Rosa Realty Lake Nona INC
Rocio Alvarado - Overton Realty Inc
Esperanza Noboa - Weichert Realtors Hallmark
Keisha Cammock - Keller Williams at The Lakes
Maris Berlingeri Gonzalez - La Rosa Realty LLC
Christopher Norcott - Top Agency Realty INC
Maria Cardenas - Right Choice Realty & Services, Inc.
Sharone Boria Rivera - EXP Realty LLC
Beatriz Nunez De Trejo - HomeTrust Realty
July Castro - EXP Realty LLC
Claudia Cabrera - Royal Realty Real Estate LLC
Jeremiah Ojeda - Royal Realty Real Estate
Maria De Cordona - Keller Williams Legacy Realty
Marielluz Camacho - Agent Trust Realty Corp
Stephany Ojeda - EXP Realty LLC
David Diaz - 407Hub Real Estate LLC
Milza Campins - Caissa Realty Investment Inc
David Orifici - Coldwell Banker Ackley Realty
Michael Duenes - Homes Unlimited Real Esatate Co
Louis Candelore - Whippet Properties of Florida
Lysandra Ortiz Medina - Ordy Vargas Realty
Tamica Eastling - EXP Realty LLC
Luis Casique - Caissa Realty Investments Inc
Arturo Otero - HomeTrust Realty Group
Vanessa Fagundes Figueira Dantas - Gallo Realty
Justin Chazon - Radius Realty Group LLC
Jessica Perez Mojica - Keller Williams at The Lakes
Karina Fernandez Garces - G World Properties
Yenia Clavell - EXP Realty LLC Heisser Coronado - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee
Steward Perez - EXP Realty LLC
Carlos Flores Ortiz - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee Gabriel Garcia Lopez - Gilvan Realty Corp Francisco Garrastegui - AAA Global Ventures Alexander Gonzalez - EXP Realty LLC Joshua Hazen - Coldwell Banker Solomon
Mercedes Corrente Bencomo - La Rosa Realty Lake Nona Marta De Leon Rivera- Transcontinental Realty Group Carlos De Pinho Ferreira - Serconep LLC Nixia Delgado Romero - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee
Katherine Heredia - Gilvan Realty Corp.
Ronald Delgado Romero - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee
Larry Hernandez - HomeTrust Realty Group
Maria Delgado - Agent Trust Realty Corp
Lawrence Howard - Keller Williams at The Lakes
Maria Diaz De Mejias - EXP Realty LLC
John Jusino-Chambers - Royal Realty Estate
Luismira Diaz Rodriguez - EXP Realty LLC
Amber Koepke - EXP Realty LLC
Zheni Espana - La Rosa Realty Lake Nona Inc
Maizell Lora - La Rosa Realty Orlando LLC Mario Macabis - MBT Realty LLC
Pedro Esquerra - Trimarchi Realty Corp
Jhon Marquez - Agent Trust Realty Corp Carolina Matehus - Holding Golden Real Estate Giselle Medina - EXP Realty LLC Aracelis Ramos - La Rosa Realty Lake Nona Inc Charlie Ramsarran - The Property Pros Real Estate Inc. Johana Rincon - Agent Trust Realty Corp. Antonella Rios Ochoa - More Homes LLC Edgar Rodriquez - Royal Realty Real Estate LLC Gerardo Rodriguez - EXP Realty LLC Monica Rojas - MBT Realty LLC Pablo Roman - Century 21 Four Corners Realty Hilda Sanzez - GPS Property Group Inc Giovanni Sierra Colon - Agent Trust Realty Corp Nathan Alfonso Soriano - Royal Realty Real Estate
Eliseo Ferrante - The Property Pros Real Estate Susan Fleming - Century 21 Carioti Henry Font - Fonts Statewide Realty Inc Taylor Fortune - RE/MAX Marketplace
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Maria Garcia Docampo - La Rosa Realty Kissimmee
Julie Texidor Gonzalez - EXP Realty LLC Wiliam Tupiza - Loyalty Realtors FL LLC
Jeannerys Guzman Rojas - Sweet Homes Realty
Emeli Valdez - Keller Williams at The Lakes
Brooke Hoffer - Showplace Realty Inc
Luis Vale Nieto - Athens Realty Professionals
Paul Horgan - Coldwell Banker Realty
Shane Warder - EXP Realty LLC
Volha HurnouskayaJones - Ghali Realty Inc
Diameshia Williams - Sell & Buy Homes Realty
Macarena JImemez - Athens Realty Professionals Inc
Austin Wise - Compass Florida LLC
Daniela Ledo - B Live Commercial & Residential Real Estate
Ana Yabrudy Contreras - Agent Trust Realty Corp
Luis Leon Medina - EXP Realty LLC
Valachi Olsea - Keller Williams at The Lakes
Edwin Marrero Marrero - Coldwell Banker Realty
Gilian Campbell - Radius Realty Group
Kelsi Martin - Exit Realty Positive Edge
Sheila Lopez Gonzalez - EXP Realty LLC
Wilbia Matos Aguilar - Caissa Realty Investment