Here's your October 2017 REALTORS® Digest

October 2017 REALTORS® Digest

We hope you have been utilizing Real Safe Agent, the new (FREE!) member benefit of the REALTORS® Association of Lake & Sumter Counties, Inc. Real Safe Agent is not a personal safety app, it's a crime prevention system for the real estate industry that allows the entire real estate community to cooperate and collaborate to keep each other safe.

If you have not started using it, just click on the Activation button (from your phone) to get your activation started! Then just enter the email address you have on file for your MLS and/or the Association.

Training Webinars are held twice-a-day, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for the webinar of your choice.

Real Safe Agent Activation

Webinar Registration

CONTEST for Gift Cards and iPad!

CONGRATULATIONS to Bradley Salmons of RE/MAX Premier Realty Lady Lake! His name was drawn at random from the current active users of the Real Safe Agent app! Bradley won a $50 American Express Gift Card, just for using the app! And his name will be re-entered into the Grand Prize drawing for a new iPad in November!

The next drawing will take place at the end of October. How can you win? Simply activate and start using the Real Safe Agent app. Its a new member benefit of the REALTORS® Association of Lake & Sumter Counties, Inc. and its FREE!! No up-sell or hidden costs!

Affiliate Trade Show Photos

The Affiliate Trade Show was September 21st at the Lakes of Mount Dora.

We appreciate all our Affiliate Members who participated, as well as all our REALTOR ® members who attended! A GREAT SHOW!

View Trade Show Photos

Leadership Development Program

The RALSC Leadership Development Program offers an opportunity to learn how the Association operates. Many of these same principles that guide the volunteer leadership and staff of our organization can be applied to how you run your business.

Graduates of the Leadership Program will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to excel as a Leader of the REALTORS® Association of Lake & Sumter Counties.

Only 8 candidates will be selected to participate in the program.

Please review the program and forward your completed Application to [email protected] prior to the deadline of November 22nd. No late applications will be accepted.

Apply Today!

DID YOU KNOW?

DBPR has issued an Emergency Order extending the deadline to renew a real estate license for an additional 30 days. Due to the aftermath of Irma, Florida Realtors® has worked with FREC and DBPR on an extension for an additional 30 days to renew your license. Please note, this is only an extension, it is NOT a waiver.

View Emergency Order

DBPR Website

Attention ActiveKey Users

After careful consideration, the Board of Directors of the REALTOR® Association of Lake & Sumter has voted to discontinue the leasing and support of the Supra ActiveKEY (example shown).

Members who currently have ActiveKEY service will need to return their device to RALSC and transition to the eKEY service by December 14, 2017; however, a sooner-the-better approach is recommended due to limited appointment times and to avoid the last-minute rush. This applies to ONLY the ActiveKey, not the eKey on your phone/device.

You are eligible to receive a refund for the remaining amount of your lease provided you return your ActiveKEY to RALSC. Members who have lost or misplaced their ActiveKey may be subject to Supra's lost key fee.

Advantages of the eKEY:

The eKEY service works on a wide variety of smartphones and tablets, and it works even if you don't have a Wifi or data connection.
The eKEY is cheaper.
The eKEY is more secure than the ActiveKEY.
You can get real-time info on your listings!
Reprogramming your lockbox, changing your settings and accessing SupraWEB is easily done right in the eKEY app.

How to transition to the eKEY:

Please call or email the Association to make an appointment for your eKEY transition: 352-343-3003 or email [email protected]
Bring your ActiveKEY, as well as the device you will use for your eKEY service, to your appointment. To expedite your appointment, please download the eKEY app to your device in advance. (Search for "eKey" in your App Store / PlayStore on your device)
During your appointment, we will be happy to provide instructions on how to use your eKEY.
You will be switched over to Monthly billing from Supra and charged $16.00 (per month) going forward.

Education & Events

Be sure to check out the Education & Events tab of the RALSC website for a listing of what is coming up in the future at RALSC. We include things such as Association closed dates, CE classes, special events, etc. New events and classes are added frequently, so check often!

Upcoming Classes

Be sure to check out the Association's Education & Events tab on the website for all upcoming events and classes. We have many events and classes coming up soon. Such as:

Real World Negotiating Skills

October 12th

Demystifying the Appraisal Process

October 13th

Appraisal Panel

October 13th

Developing Your Social Media Game Plan

October 25th (AM and PM classes)

Professional Photographer

October 27th

Legal Update

October 31st

Excellence in Professionalism

November 7th

and more...

Click to See What's Coming

COMING SOON

Professional Photographer

A professional photographer will be at RALSC on October 27th!

Appointments available from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm.

Discounted Prices! Minimum of 10 digital images, one digitally re-touched image.

More Information

Attending the NAR Convention?

Download the app!

The fastest, easiest way to navigate the Conference & Expo from your mobile device. Download the official event mobile app, NAR Annual, to access sessions, meeting schedules, exhibitors and other info for your visit to Chicago.

More App Info

Welcome New RALSC Members!

Check out the growing list of new members as well as other events and tips on our website!

WELCOME NEW RALSC MEMBERS!

New REALTORS

View the photos from our New Member Orientation - October 4th

View Photos

2018 Board of Directors Approved

Results of Election Candidates

We would like announce the election results for the 2018 Directors of the REALTORS® Association of Lake & Sumter Counties.

Congratulations to everyone!

Valerie Foerst

District #1

3 Year Director

Tracie Ruffolo

District #2

3 Year Director

Edward Fox

District #3

3 Year Director

Terry Paschal

District #4

3 Year Director

Vivienne Cunningham

District at Large

3 Year Director

The continuing Board members for 2018 will be:

Gus Grizzard

Bill Deese

Darlene Misciagno

Abby Carr

Mike "Turk" Taylor

Billie Faye Smith

Kathi Hill

Eileen Scates

Addie Owens

Betty Hensinger

Colleen Donlevy-Burns

On Behalf of the REALTORS® Association of Lake & Sumter Counties, Inc.

Thank You!

to the following Affiliates who sponsored events for our members in July, August, and September!

Housemaster Home Inspections

Mary Lightcap

Landy Insurance

Joe Flynn

Liberty Title

Leslie Starkey

Medallion Home

Angie Cable

Neal Development

Larry Morris

North American Title

Kent Rayborn

Priority Home & Commercial Inspections

William Spear

Senior Funding Group

Bob Gersh

Success Mortgage Partners

Joe Jamieson

Trustco Bank

Oliver Pluta

United Southern Bank

Janet Noack

REALTORS® on the Move

Here at RALSC we’re always on the move working harder to serve you better.

See which REALTORS® are on the move this month by clicking the link below!

View REALTORS® on the Move

REALTORS® Statistics

Have you taken a look at the local Market Statistics from MFRMLS, NAR and FL REALTORS ®? We update our website when the latest information has been released to the public.

Click on the button for the latest statistics.

View Statistics

October Monthly Door Prize

Presented by:

Kristin Jamieson

Success Mortgage Partners

Drop your business card each time you visit RALSC for a chance to win the monthly door prize. The drawing takes place at 5:00 p.m. on the last day of each month.