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February 28th, 2003 MARKETING What we are talking about are people with positive attitudes, in real situations, dealing with real motivational forces, and taking real-world, tangible actions to produce desired results.
BUSINESS ISSUES Don’t
forget to make your reservation for the upcoming GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING by calling DATE: Friday, March 14 TIME: 9:00 a.m. PLACE: Five Seasons Country Club
We will be kicking-off RPAC with a silent auction!!! AND, anyone in attendance will have the chance to win a VCR/DVD!!!!!
LEGISLATIVE ISSUES House Passes Realtor Bill 90-1 Senate set to act on HB 324 The House passed legislation yesterday supported by KAR that gives Realtors clear direction on certain disclosure issues. HB 324 <http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/record/03rs/HB324.htm> passed 90-1 and plainly states that real estate licensees do not need to disclose to buyers that someone was murdered in the house, sexually assaulted, committed suicide, a felony occurred or that a convicted sex offender lives within a block of the property. If directly questioned by a buyer about any of the preceding, and the agent has prior knowledge of the issue, then he/she must disclose.
HB 324 now moves to the Senate where it is expected to pass as long as Realtors keep the calls coming.
"KAR members were instrumental in helping pass 324 in the House," John Chandler, KAR president, said. "Our members need to keep the pressure on to pass HB 324 with so few days remaining in the session."
Call your state senator and tell him/her to vote yes on HB 324. If you don't know who your senator is, click here. http://www.lrc.state.ky.us/whoswho/2003cnty.htm
MEMBERSHIP WARDEN APPOINTED NAR DIRECTOR...NAR President Cathy Whatley has appointed KAR President-Elect to the NAR Board of Directors. Whatley stated to Warden in the appointment letter, "You have worked tirelessly on the insurance task force as well as in other areas, and it would be an honor to have you as part of our decision-making body." Way to go Ken! KAR's other NAR Directors are: John Chandler, Charlie Ballard, Jayne Cox, Charlie Murphy, Hank Pogue, Dave Schoepf, Bud Smith, and Bill Snyder.
MLS ISSUES What is the difference between a cancelled listing and a withdrawn listing?
A cancelled listing is a listing that is no longer with the the Listing Company. These listings are available to call on and list by another Company.
A withdrawn listing is a listing that is temporarily off the market for some reason or other. The listing is still under Contract with the existing Company and should not be called on to list.
EDUCATION City of Covington Workshop on Design Review, Windows , wood fillers and epoxies. Saturday March 1st 9 am to 1 pm 638 Madison Ave. City hall commons chambers Come and learn more about Covingtons Historic areas and what you can do to improve the look and longevity of your historic windows. Refereshments will be served and door prizes will be awarded at the end of the session. There will be a presentation on The urban Design and Review board and their duties and responsibilities followed by a short presentation on windows and then a hands on demonstration. Please RSVP with Kate Carothers at 859-292-2171
MOTIVATIONAL THE WORLD’S SHORTEST SALES COURSE: #1. Know their business. #2. Know your stuff.
MISCELLANEOUS Avoid being Disconnected This is just a reminder that all 1st quarter MLS subscription fees are due no later than March 5, 2003. Those individuals that have not paid by the end of the day on March 5, will be inactivated from MLS the morning of March 6 and will have to pay the subscription fee and a $50 reconnection fee before your service will be re-activated. You can pay by Visa or MasterCard by e-mail, fax or calling 859-344-8400.
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