REALinfo - June 2014

JUNE ● 2014

REALinfo Updates

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Ethics

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Statistics

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Maps

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News

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Community

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Events

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In Brief

News and Information Resource for MEMBERS

RAHB News

Dues deadline June 30, 2014 – page 2

Celebrate YOUR Community

Hagersville – page 3

Ethics Corner – page 4

GMM Highlights – page 5

BITS & BYTES

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Government Relations Update

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RAHB Sales & Stats Maps – pages 8 and 9

Realty Shoppe

Attraction Tickets– page 10

New Members – page 10

Mark Your Calendar G. Shawn Maher (Harry Stinson Realty Corporation) was the winner of the RAHB Free Dues draw at the General Membership Meeting held on May 29, 2014. page 5

– page 11

REALTORS ® Care

REALTORS® Ride for Charity – back page

Empowering REALTORS ® to Succeed

Established in 1921, the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) represents more than 2,600 real estate brokers and salespersons from Hamilton, Burlington, and surrounding areas. Members of the association may use the REALTOR® trademark, which identifies them as real estate professionals who subscribe to a strict code of ethics.

The Association operates the local Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) System and provides ongoing professional education courses for its members.

In addition, RAHB is an active participant in the Home Ownership Affordability Partnership (HOAP) and holds an annual auction in support of local charities. Advertisements of local MLS® property listings and information about the services provided by a REALTOR® can be found at www.REALTOR.ca.

More information about RAHB is available at www.rahb.ca.

Mission Statement Empowering REALTORS® to Succeed

President

Tim Mattioli 905.575.5478 President-Elect Donna Bacher

905.574.4600

Vice-President Sean Morrison

905.662.6666

Immediate Past President Bruce Moran 905.522.6001 Directors Kim Alvarez 905.335.3042 Rochelle Edwards 905.639.3300 Gary Herron 905.388.1110 Bill Lawson 905.338.9000 Paul Martindale 905.572.9465 Dave Nichols 905.634.7755 Gloria Payton 905.574.9889 Lou Piriano 905.628.6625

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Realinfo is published monthly by the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington(RAHB)

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505 York Boulevard, Hamilton ON L8R 3K4 T.: 905.529.8101 F.: 905.529.4349 MLS® F.: 905.529.6636 Help Desk T.: 905.667.4650 Realty Shoppe: T.: 905.529.5979 F.: 905.529.7109 Email: info@rahb.ca Web site: www.rahb.ca Intranet site: www.realtorlink.ca Editor: Valerie Webster Editorial Assistant: Sheila Sferrazza Design: Maggie Inglis In-house Products: RAHB Print Services

Services RAHB

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RAHB dues deadline June 30, 2014

he quarterly RAHB dues have been billed and emailed to you as part of your

May monthly invoice. Please note that dues are due and payable no later than June 30, 2014. If payment is not received, suspension will be immediate as per RAHB Bylaw Article 4, Section 3, Sub-Section 3.01.

125.00 28.75 61.50 16.00 30.06 $ 261.31 $

Full Member – RAHB dues (July - September) – OREA dues (July - September) – CREA dues (July - September) – CREA Tech (July - September) – HST Total

Senior Member* 75.00 28.75 61.50 16.00 23.56 $ 204.81 $

– RAHB dues (July - September) – OREA dues (July - September) – CREA dues (July - September) – CREA Tech (July - September) – HST Total

Acceptable methods of payment: In Person: Visa, MasterCard, Interac, Cash or Cheque

By Phone: Visa or MasterCard Online through Fusion: Visa, MasterCard or AMEX Online: CIBC/PC Financial, Royal Bank, Scotiabank, TD Canada Trust – for assistance in set-up, please call Karin at 905.529.8101 x258.

Pre-Authorized payment subscriptions will be processed on Monday, June 23, 2014.

* To meet the Senior Membership criteria, you must be 65 years of age and a 25-year RAHB member. If you meet the criteria please contact Camryn in the Membership Department with proof of age (e.g. driver’s license) – camrynh@rahb.ca or by fax to 905.529.4349.

Membership Terminations: Article 4 – Section 1, 1.02

It shall be the Brokerage’s responsibility to ensure that notice of all Membership resignations and/or other Membership terminations for Members registered with such Brokerage are received at the Association office within seven (7) business days of such termination. Notice of any resignation and/or other Membership termination received after such date, shall be subject to a penalty in the amount of $50.00 per incident, which sum shall be payable by the Brokerage to the Association.

RCC Update

Early registration is now open for the annual Canadian Commercial Conference being held in Parksville, B.C. from September 15-17, 2014. The event is a joint presentation by CREA and the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board.

The conference will provide an opportunity for commercial practitioners, or those interested in commercial, to network and learn about the latest trends in commercial real estate. The first two days of the conference are open to all CREA members and will feature an introduction to commercial real estate for those REALTORS® who are new or considering a move into commercial real estate; courses on taxation on commercial properties and investing in commercial real estate; keynote speech from BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter plus panel discussions about emerging trends in commercial real estate.

For more information or to register, go to http://events.crea.ca.

Hagersville

CelebrateyourCommunity

All communities profiled in Realinfo are within RAHB's market area*

Hagersville is a small urban community surrounded by prime agricultural land and renowned for its community Farmer’s Market (founded in 1892) and famous Hewitt’s Dairy Bar, part of the community since 1887.

Population:

● 2,579

Geographic location:

● Hagersville

Historical facts:

Places of interest:

Events:

(census 2011)

is located on Highway 6 in Haldimand County and is approximately 45 km southwest of Hamilton and 15 km southwest of Caledonia. ● Charles

and David Hager built the first bridge across the Grand River at Caledonia, then purchased land further south, where Highway 6 (then known as the Plank Road) was being constructed. A small village – to be known as Hagersville in honour of the Hager brothers – grew where the Hagers settled and began building. ● In 1852, Charles Hager built a frame hotel at the corner of the Plank Road and Indian Line; the hotel Haldimand County housed the first post office.

Millenium Clock Tower ● The building of the Canada Southern Railroad in 1870 and the Hamilton and Lake Erie Railway three years later helped to make Hagersville a prosperous village. ● The Junction Hotel was built by the railroad tracks and survives today as The Old Lawson House. ● During World War II, Hagersville was the home of the British commonwealth Air Training Plan Station 16 Service Flying Training School where trainee pilots were taught to fly the Harvard and Anson aircraft. The site was later used by the Canadian Army for various purposes and was known as Camp Hagersville. The camp was closed in 1964. ● Hagersville gained international notoriety in 1990 for an uncontrolled tire fire - 14 million tires burned and released toxic smoke for 17 days. The fire actually occurred in Townsend, a neigh- bouring community, but media labeled it as Hagersville due to Townsend’s relatively unknown status in the area.

● Hewitt’s

Dairy Bar is located just north of Hagersville on Highway 6 (#4210). www.hewittsdairy.com ● Hagersville Farmer’s Market takes place on the Market Square from early spring to late fall. ● End

of Summer Festival is held in Hagersville Park; in 2014 it will be held August 30. This is a free family fun day with free food, entertainment, car show and vendors. ● Hagersville Rocks Music Festival will be held at Grant Kett Memorial Ball Park on August 30, 2014. Check out the featured performers and ticket prices at www.hagersvillerocks.com/

Come out and wear your best “red and whites”!

RAHB is once again a proud gold sponsor of Caledonia’s Canada Day celebration.

The event promises to be a great birthday party: a Knights of Columbus breakfast, crafters, expanded children’s area, all-day entertainment, the Steven Young Duck Race, car show, food vendors and a spectacular fireworks display. Their famous parade will be led by approximately 20 firetrucks coming to celebrate 150 years of firefighting in Caledonia.

This free family day attracts 15,000 visitors to the beautiful river community and is the largest one-day festival in Haldimand County. www.caledoniacanadaday.ca

* Including: Ancaster, Burlington, Caistor, Caledonia, Canborough, Cayuga, Dundas, Dunn, Dunnville, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Grimsby, Hagersville, Hamilton, Moulton, Oneida, Rainham, Seneca, Sherbrooke, Smithville, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, West Lincoln and their environs.

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Sources: Wikipedia, Haldimand County, photos by Mark Wasilewski

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Ethicscorner

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A story for a busy market

arah Salesperson had buyers with whom she’d been working for months. They were all getting a little desperate – the buyers because they were buying their first home and nothing they saw in their price range appealed to them, and Sarah because she’d shown them every house in their price range and they were just too picky. Still, she liked them and tried very hard to find their first home. She remembered what it was like when she was buying her first home and how hard it was to let go of some of the dreams.

Section 11.05 of the MLS® Rules and Regulations states: The Co-Operating Brokerage may be paid a lower commission than that specified on the Association’s MLS® System if an agreement in writing has been reached between the Listing Brokerage and the Co-Operating Brokerage, or their authorized representatives. No attempt may be made to negotiate such an agreement in the presence of the Seller.

Then the perfect house came on the market. It had everything the buyers were looking for and it was in the perfect neighbourhood for them. Unfortunately it was priced just a little too high for her buyers. She decided to show it to them anyway; maybe they could somehow come up with more money for their down payment or maybe – just maybe – she could negotiate the price downward enough that they could afford it.

Section 11.02 also says that: No Member shall attempt to negotiate the distribution of commission between Members in the presence of the Seller or Buyer.

Not surprisingly, because the house had great features at a great price, there were a number of offers on the property. Sarah worked with the buyers to put together the best offer they could handle, but it was still below the listed price. Sarah knew that even though it was a great offer from her buyer’s point of view, it probably wasn’t going to measure up when compared to the other offers. The only thing she could think that might sway the sellers toward her buyers’ offer was an incentive of some sort.

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The time came for the offer presentation and Sarah presented her offer, pointing out how sincere her buyers were, how much they loved the house and how they considered it their dream home for their first home.

Then she offered what she hoped would clinch the deal: if the selling salesperson would be willing to reduce his commission, Sarah would be willing to do the same.

She really wanted these buyers to get the house.

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Sarah was happy with her presentation and the incentive she was able to throw in at the end. She was a little surprised at the listing salesperson’s tight-lipped response to it, however, and left the presentation feeling like she wasn’t going to get much support for her offer.

Was Sarah right in thinking the listing salesperson wasn’t very supportive of her suggestion to lower the commission?

Answer Sarah was lucky the listing salesperson was courteous enough to show restraint after her suggestion that lowering the commission would be the answer to her buyers’ dreams.

Very clearly, Sarah should have contacted the listing salesperson ahead of time to determine if a reduced commission was possible.

News OREA

"Emerge" into the future!

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REA’s Emerge “Moving you Forward with the Tools for Tomorrow” is a dynamic conference series aimed at REALTORS® engaged in improving their business. Bolstered by its success in 2013, OREA is offering EMERGE in six locations across the province in 2014: Friday, June 20 Northern: Thunder Bay Monday, September 8 Northeastern: Muskoka Thursday, September 25 Central: Markham Thursday, October 9 Southern: St. Catharines Wednesday, October 29 Western: London Thursday, November 13 Eastern: Kanata Registration is now open and the fees are as follows: • Early bird pricing (3 weeks before the event) • Members: $59 +Tax • Non-members: $89 +Tax • Regular pricing • Members: $79 +Tax • Non-members: $109 +Tax For more information on EMERGE, go to www.orea. com/emerge or contact OREA at emerge@orea.com.

GMM Highlights

Members approve new MLS ® rule; say "No" to electronic lock boxes

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embers who attended

the RAHB General Membership Meeting (GMM) on May 29 approved a change to the MLS® Rules and Regulations which will allow brokers, managers and members with broker load privileges to broker load listing cancellations and suspensions.

When discussing the proposed change in the Open Forum prior to the meeting, RAHB President Tim Mattioli noted that suspensions and cancellations would still require the Broker of Record’s or Manager’s written consent on the properly completed paperwork from the seller before they could be broker loaded.

RAHB will have a system in place to audit broker loaded cancellations and suspensions. Penalties for abusing the privilege of broker loading cancellations and suspensions are still to be decided by the Board of Directors.

The new rule will take effect by the end of June - watch Message of the Day (MOD) for more information.

Members also approved an amendment to the RAHB Bylaw which extends the hours for electronic voting in the annual election of directors, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on three days prior to the annual election meeting to all day on those three days.

The updated Bylaw and Rules and Regulations are now available in the Membership Information section on REALTOR Link® and Fusion Resourses - RAHB Documents.

After a year of research by the MLS® Committee and consultation with members, the Board of Directors presented a recommendation for association-wide adoption of electronic lock boxes.

Members’ motions from Carl Stars and Don Johnson were also considered by members at the GMM: Carl Stars’ motion asking for member approval for expenditures over $50,000 was defeated and Don Johnson’s motions regarding electronic lock boxes, the MLS® Home Price Index and RAHB membership fees were approved. The Board of Directors will consider the motions and report back to the members with their final decision. (For details on the motions, please refer to the Notice of Meeting email sent to all members on May 16, and see “Voting Items”.)

RAHB CEO Ross Godsoe wrapped up the meeting with an update on a shared, regional MLS® system, the upcoming Member Satisfaction Survey and a new app – Look4Homes – to be released before the end of June. (see more info about Look4Homes on the next page)

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Members at the meeting defeated the motion, and when asked if the Board will be further considering the subject, Mr. Mattioli replied that the Board would not be revisiting electronic lock boxes.

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Byt BITES & es

New App for REALTORS ® and homebuyers in Southern Ontario

Look4Homes, a new app designed for iPhones and Androids, will soon be available to the members of the four STARRS associations – RAHB, Niagara, Brantford and Simcoe - and their clients.

This new product has great features for REALTORS® and their homebuyers: • Interactive map searching using GPS location-based technology in the iPhone and Android platforms • View property on maps, including satellite view • Search using all the criteria you are used to, including price range, number of beds and baths • Easily see all property details including multiple photos, price and descriptions • Find your way to the front door using the turn-by-turn directions provided • Save properties for easy review later, or share them via text, email, Facebook or Twitter

Watch for the release of Look4Homes before the end of June.

SmartLinks and pop-up blockers It is recommended that you add Fusion (URL: http:// fusion.starrs.ca) to your browser’s list of allowed sites (‘exceptions’) for pop-ups - failing to do so may prevent Smartlinks (GeoWarehouse®, SIM, Connect, etc.) from opening.

Shown below are the steps to create an exception for Fusion in each of the major browsers. There may be slight differences due to browser versions and settings, but the instructions should provide a basic overview of how to create a pop-up exception.

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INTERNET EXPLORER

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(Ver. 10 used as example; other versions are similar)

1. Go to “Tools” è “Internet Options” è “Privacy” 2. Click on the “Settings” button, located under the “Pop-up Blocker” header.

3. Add Fusion to the list of exceptions by typing the URL into the field and clicking “Add”.

GOOGLE CHROME 1. Click on “Customize and Control Google Chrome”

2. Click on “Settings” 3. Click on “Content Settings” (located under the “Privacy” header) 4. Click on the “Manage Exceptions” button located under the “Pop-Ups” header.

5. Add “fusion.starrs.ca” to the list, and make sure that “Behaviour” is set to “Allow” MOZILLA FIREFOX 1. Go to “Tools” è “Options” è “Content” 2. Click on “Exceptions” (DO NOT uncheck “Block Pop-Up Windows” as this will allow pop-ups for all sites. This is an important security feature!)

3. Enter the Fusion URL in the “Address of Website” field 4. Click “Allow” SAFARI Safari does not allow for exceptions to the pop-up blocker. To allow pop-ups in Safari, you must disable the pop-up blocker: 1. Go to “Safari” è “Preferences” è Security 2. Uncheck “Block Pop-Up Windows.”

RAHB News

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Scholarship deadline

he deadline for submissions for the Karan Barker Scholarship is Friday, August 1, 2014.

Member News

Scholarship applications can be found in the Membership Information section on REALTOR Link®.

RAHB member named Citizen of the Year

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AHB member Don Robertson (Com/Choice

Winning Plans Realty) was recently named the RBC Citizen of the Year in Dundas.

GR Update

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CREA PAC Days

AHB volunteers and staff travelled to Ottawa in May to meet with local MPs to discuss issues that matter to REALTORS®. This year’s conference focussed on making housing more affordable by indexing the Home Buyers’ Plan and extending it to people going through major life changes. RAHB representatives met with Chris Charlton, Wayne Marston and Mike Wallace, and received positive feedback about the proposals.

Ontario Votes On June 12, Ontario goes to the polls to elect the next provincial government. To find information about your candidates and where to vote visit www.wemakevotingeasy.ca/en/.

If you are talking to candidates, make sure to ask their position on the Municipal Land Transfer Tax. Visit www.donttaxmydream.ca for more information.

Don is well-known for his involvement in the Dundas community. He was instrumental in bringing the Allan Cup to Dundas last year; it was icing on the cake that his team, the Real McCoys, won the tournament. He was the driving force behind Dundas being named Hockeyville in 2010. Don and his Real McCoys are well-known for their charity work during the hockey season. Don has also been a strong supporter of the United Way.

RAHB representatives (back, l-r) Tim Mattioli, Megan Platts and (front, right) Ann Cosens with Burlington MP Mike Wallace

RAHB Event

Regis ter YOUR Four some Today !

RAHB Annual Charity Golf Tournament Thursday, June 26, 2014

Copetown Woods Golf Club – 1430 Concession 2 West

Registration: 11:00 a.m.

165 plus HST

$

Includes: lunch, dinner, golf - best ball, cart, entrance gift, photo, contests

Lunch: 11:30 a.m.

Proceeds to:

Shotgun: 1 p.m. sharp

KB

Karan Barker Memorial Scholarship Fund

Registration form (found on MOD or REALTOR Link®) may be faxed to 905.529.4349, emailed to sheilas@rahb.ca or dropped off at the Association office.

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Don originally balked at the suggestion that he be nominated for the award, as he says, “I do what I do because I think it’s right.” Luckily, former Dundas Citizen of the Year and RAHB member Darlyne Mills persevered and persuaded Don to let his name stand, and he was acclaimed for the honour.

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Statistics UPDATE

RAHB Sales – May 2014

Residential Sales – by Price Range (total 1605 sales) 14%

12%

Up to $199,999

Up to - 199,999

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16

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$

300,000 - $399,999

200,000 - 299,999

25%

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400,000 - 499,999

400,000 - 499,999 $ $

500,000 - 599,999

24%

500,000 - 599,999 $ 600,000 + 600,000 +

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3 Level Split

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16% Farm

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Farm

Vacant Land

Vacant Land Business

Commercial Multi Residential Multi Residential

For monthly stats release, including seasonally adjusted and actual charts, go to REALTOR Link® – RAHB Statistics, the RAHB public website (www.rahb.ca) or your email inbox - the stats release is sent to every member each month.

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New Members

Welcome to RAHB

2014 Summer Attraction Discounted Tickets African Lion Safari Any ONE operating day May 3 – October 13

Adult (13+)

he REALTORS® Association of Hamilton -Burlington would like to extend a warm welcome to its newest members.

Morven Jan Galbraith

Fengate Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

25.00 ea. $ 31.00 ea.

$

Child (3 – 12)

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April 22 to May 20

Lynne Fanstone

Glanville & Associates Inc., Brokerage

Sean McKaig

Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage

Paula Dissegna Bill Woytowich

Keller Williams Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage

Sherri Marcogliese

One Percent Realty Ltd., Brokerage

Bernadeta Szpiech

Realty Network: 100 Inc., Brokerage Any ONE operating day May 5 – October 27

Child

(up to age 3 and less than 48” in shoes)

Senior (60+) Adult (3 - 59 and over 48” tall)

37 $ 37.00 ea. $ 42.00 ea. $

.00 ea.

Pay ONCE, Visit TWICE ticket: Valid for two visits by the same person May 5 – October 27 All Ages

$

55.00 ea.

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NOTE: Canada's Wonderland ticket prices do not include parking, food, merchandise, lockers, tubes, rental pavilions, games and special events.

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NOTE: With the exception of special diet/need items, outside food and beverages are not allowed in the park. Plastic bottled water may be brought into the park. Tickets are not valid for Halloween Haunt.

Melanie Osborne Todd Osborne Lawrence Thompson

RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage

Shawn Paterson

RE/MAX Garden City Realty Inc., Brokerage

Simon Duong

RE/MAX Realty Enterprises Inc., Brokerage

Josephine Ricca

Right At Home Realty Inc., Brokerage

Karen Stringer Vicky Urban

Royal LePage Burloak Real Estate Services Inc., Brokerage

Alison Kitson Albert Rossini Jr.

Royal LePage State Realty Inc., Brokerage In person purchases only – final sale – no refunds or exchanges. Available in the Realty shoppe – while supplies last. HST included in all ticket prices.

Rene Kwasnik Maney Sandhu Sarah Woolley

Sutton Group Innovative Realty Inc., Brokerage Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

T.: 905.529.5979 F.: 905.529.7109 E.: realtyshoppe@rahb.ca Shop online at http://realtyshoppe.rahb.ca/rahb or through SmartLinks (Education/Account Services) in Fusion

Adriana Graham

Your Choice Realty Corp., Brokerage

Professional Development

Held at RAHB – 505 York Blvd. – Lower Level C – Chambers Room M – McCullough Room

 Fusion Level 1 Tuesday, June 10 – C, 9 a.m. – noon Tuesday, June 24 – C, 9 a.m. – Noon Tuesday, July 8 – C, 9 a.m. – noon Tuesday, July 22 – C, 9 a.m. – noon  Broker Load Thursday, June 26 – C, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 3 – C, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, July 17 – C, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.  New Member Orientation (by invitation only) Friday, June 20 – M, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  iPad Hands-on Wednesday, June 18 – M, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Upcoming Events  RAHB Charity Golf Tournament Thursday, June 26 – Copetown Woods Golf Club 1430 Concession 2 W. Contact Sheila at 905.529.8101 x234 or sheilas@rahb.ca for more information  REALTORS Care® Foundation Motorcycle Ride for Charity Wednesday, July 9 – – Kick off – 8:30 a.m.at the RAHB office (see back page for more information)

RAHB Office Closures Tuesday, July 1 for Canada Day Monday, August 4 for Civic Holiday Monday, September 1 for Labour Day Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving Day

 Professional Development Days (formerly Education Week) Tuesday, October 7 – Thursday, October 9 – M To register for above courses, email Angela at angelam@rahb.ca or call 905.529.8101 x233

Board of Directors, Committee and Task Force Meetings Held at RAHB – 505 York Blvd. – First Floor T – Thompson Room P – Purnell Room

 Charity Auction Wednesday, June 11 – T, 9:30 a.m.  Professional Standards Wednesday, June 11 – T, 2 p.m.  Charity Golf Tournament Thursday, June 12 – P, 9:30 a.m.  Board of Directors Thursday, June 12 – T, 9 a.m.  MARC Tuesday, June 24 – T, 2 p.m.  Government Relations Wednesday, June 25 – T, 9:30 a.m.  RCC Friday, June 27 – T, 2 p.m.

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Professional Development Days at RAHB October 7 – 9, 2014 (formerly “Education Week”).

Sneak peak at course offerings: • Online Privacy and Security • Door Knocking and Cold Calling - How Passé • Grow Your Business with Email and Social Media • Review of Retrofit • Mould Watch for flyer coming soon!

Accredited Senior Agent (ASA) Designation Wednesday, September 10 and Thursday, September 11, 2014 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

RAHB office, McCullough Rooms 11 Credits $299.00 + HST More information is available at http://rahb.ca/education/2014/ASASept.pdf or contact Angela at the RAHB office (905.529.8101 x233 or angelam@rahb.ca)

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REALTORS ® RIDE from RAHB!

ome to the RAHB office on Wednesday, July 9 to give a big send-off to the Ontario REALTORS® who will be participating in this year’s REALTORS® RIDE for Charity.

The Ride will wind through southwest Ontario and include stops at real estate associations – the Brantford Regional Real Estate Association, Simcoe & District Real Estate Board, London and St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® along the way. The ride will end in Leamington, the “sun parlour” of Canada.

The Riders will leave the RAHB office at approximately 9:15 a.m., so plan to come between 8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. to chat with the Riders, check out their bikes and wave them off.