March eNewsletter
A publication by the Mid-Valley Association of REALTORS® Issue XV 2020
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A Message from the President
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Hello REALTOR® Family,
I can’t believe it’s March already and Spring is right around the corner! This is one of my favorite times of the year. So much is in bloom with the cherry tree blossoms being my favorite! I love to garden, so I have been busy getting my greenhouse ready so I can get my 2020 garden stock planted.
I am enjoying my time serving our association- going to committee meetings, attending City Council Meetings and taking advantage of other opportunities as they come up.
Thank you to all of you who took the time to send in nominations for our annual REALTOR® and Affiliate Awards. Thank you to everyone on our selection committees for taking time out of your schedule to assist with the selection process. Thank you to our Special Events Committee for an amazing event. Your commitment to our association is so appreciated.
Thank you to MVAR Staff for putting the finishing touches on everything and making this event sparkle and shine for our members. Thank you to our wonderful Emcee Tony Frazier, and finally congratulations to all nominees and to all our award recipients!
President's Award:
Greg Gysin, Sarie Scott
Distinguished Service Award:
Kelly Martin
REALTOR® Rising Star Award
: Bry Taylor-Campos
Affiliate of the Year:
Lisa McCormick
Allen Jones Lifetime Achievement Award:
Byron Hendricks
REALTOR® of the Year:
Heidi Hazel
Thank you to all our Sponsors, Affiliates and REALTOR® Members for attending the awards banquet and making the evening so special.
We want to be your resource for you continuing education including designations and certifications. Have you seen the calendar for educational opportunities? If not, I encourage you to go to our
a
ssociation website and check it out.
Hope I see you at our next General Membership Meeting!
Sincerely,
-Judy Gysin
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TOP STORY: Annual Awards Winners
March GMM
Upcoming Classes & Events
Committee Chair Updates
MVAR Community News
Letter from the Executive Officer
New Members & Affiliates
OAR & NAR Resources
Thank You to our Sponsors
Final Features Section
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Congratulations to our award winners!
PRESIDENT'S AWARD
Greg Gysin, Sari Scott
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
Kelly Martin
REALTOR® RISING STAR OF THE YEAR
Bry Taylor-Campos
AFFILIATE OF THE YEAR
Lisa McCormick
ALLEN JONES LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Byron Hendricks
REALTOR® OF THE YEAR
Heidi Hazel
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Sponsored by:
Diamond: RMLS & WVMLS
Platinum: Landmark Professional Mortgage Company, Oregon State Credit Union,
Pillar to Post Home Inspectors, U.S. Bank
Gold: Maps CU, Washington Federal Bank, Umpqua Bank
Silver: Academy Mortgage, Beutler Exchange Group,
Cherry Creek Mortgage, Willamette Valley Bank
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Upcoming Classes & Events
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New REALTOR®
Member Orientation
Date:
Tuesday, April 7th
Time:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location:
MVAR Office
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Orientation covers benefits, resources, terminology and proper REALTOR® advertising. Any REALTOR® members who wish to attend are welcome.
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March 11th General Membership Meeting
Legislative Update with Senator Denyc Boles
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Date & Time:
Wednesday, March 11, 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Cost:
Members $10 Non-Members $15
Join us at our General Membership Meeting, for networking, and legislative update from Senator Denyc Boles.
(1 CE Credit)
Breakfast will be served. Doors open at 8 am.
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(Mt. Angel Festhalle)
What:
This course will provide an overview of Oregon's domestic well testing for RE transactions including requirements and exemptions. 1.5 CE Credit
When:
Wednesday, March 25, 2020, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Where:
Mr. Angel Festhalle
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Risk Advisory: Flood Insurance
(Scottish Rite)
What:
Floodplain Management in Salem
This course outlines basic principles of the National Flood Insurance Program and the relationship between floodplain management and flood insurance. The presentation will include common problems and solutions, economic impacts to properties in Special Flood Hazard Areas and emerging trends that REALTORS® should be aware of.
Cory Benson of Farmers Insurance, Glenn Davis, and Robin Dalke from the City of Salem. 1 hour CE
When:
Thursday, March 26, 12-1 PM
Where:
Scottish Rite
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SRES® Designation
Get ready for the Boomers
Date:
March 30 & 31, 2020
Time:
9 AM - 4 PM
Location:
Scottish Rite
Cost:
$250
The Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) designation is for REALTORS® who want to be able to meet the special needs of maturing Americans when selling, buying, relocating, or refinancing residential or investment properties. By earning the SRES® designation, REALTORS® are prepared to approach mature clients with the best options and information for them to make life-changing decisions.
Adults aged 50+ represent more than 20% of the U.S. population. For most senior adults, the homes that they live in are their largest asset and account for most of their net worth. Completion of the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) Designation Course is an essential step for REALTORS® in understanding the distinct real estate goals, concerns, and needs of seniors today.
This course looks at key differences in housing options, from age-restricted communities to age-in-place design to assisted living; applications of the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA); the ins and outs of reverse mortgages; the use of pensions, 401k accounts, and IRAs in real estate transactions; and developing a team of senior specialists, including estate planners, reverse mortgage lenders, clutter and staging specialists, and more.
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GRI Sellers
In this course, we will take a look at practical methods of building and maintaining relationships with sellers. You will learn how to find prospective clients, market your specific strengths, give an effective listing presentation and nurture your agent-client relationship before, during and after the transaction. This class will give you the tools to create a network of lifelong, loyal clients who will refer your services.
When:
Thursday, April 30, 2020, 9 AM-4 PM
Where:
Oregon Association of REALTORS®
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Principal Broker Academy
The Principal Broker Academy is the best program available for professional development for Managers. The program features four full days of classroom-style learning, with additional online pre-learning. Registration price includes breakfast and lunch on all four days. This academy qualifies for 28 hours of Continuing Education and 12 GRI Equivalency Credit Hours
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When:
May 21-22 & June 25-26, 2020, 8 AM-5 PM
Where:
Oregon Association of REALTORS®
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MVAR Community Fund Update
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-Sarie Scott,
Community Fund President
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Dessert Auction at Annual MVAR Awards Banquet
Every year SARCF holds a dessert auction to raise money for our community fund. This year we were delighted to host the auction again at MVAR Awards featuring mouthwatering concoctions from numerous local chefs.
Thank you to everyone who donated desserts.
Here are a few photos from the evening.
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Willamette Valley
Government Affairs Committee Update
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Next “Our Salem” Workshop on March 17 – Please Attend!
If you’ve recently attended the MVAR General Membership meetings, you’ve heard that the City of Salem is updating its Salem Area Comprehensive Plan, which is the document that guides future growth and development in the Salem area.
Thank you to those who participated in the joint
“Our Salem”
workshop meeting held in November to provide feedback on the issue. This is a multi-year project and we will be asking for MVAR member participation throughout the entire process.
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the next
“Our Salem”
Workshop on
Tuesday, March 17, 11:30-1:30 at Courthouse Square (555 Court St. NE in Salem).
The City staff will present different growth scenarios based on the feedback they received last fall.
REALTOR® participation continues to be essential in this process.
Thank you for planning to attend and for being a positive voice for development, infrastructure, and home affordability and livability in Salem.
May 19, 2020 Primary Election
It may still feel like winter, but May is just around the corner! Salem City Council has four seats up for election this year, including Wards 1, 3, 5 and 7. The MVAR Government Affairs Committee has formed an Interview Committee to interview all candidates running for Salem City Council.
Interviews will take place on March 12, just after the March 10 filing deadline. The recommendations from that Committee will then be presented to the MVAR Board of Directors for their approval. We look forward to introducing the MVAR-supported candidates at the April 8 General Membership meeting.
In the meantime, please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25, for
REALTOR® Candidate Walk Day.
Candidate interviews for other areas in MVAR’s jurisdiction, including Silverton, Woodburn and Keizer, will take place after those cities’ filing deadlines, which are usually at the end of summer.
Upcoming Meetings:
WVGA GAC: The next regional Willamette Valley Government Affairs Meeting will be on Tuesday, March 10, 11:30am-1:00pm at Willamette Valley Multiple Listing Service (3421 25th St. SE in Salem).
For more information about any government affairs related issue, please contact Willamette Valley Government Affairs Director, Holly Sears, at
[email protected]
or (503) 931-0876.
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MVAR Special Events Committee
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Hi there!
Special Events Committee Report:
We definitely roared in the 1920s on March 5
th at our Annual MVAR Awards Dinner! Everyone looked glamorous and elegant in their 1920’s outfits, sporting feather boas, headbands, sparkling dresses, tassels, and a gangster or two.
Thank you to all who participated and supported this event by purchasing a ticket, buying a dessert in support of the MVAR Community fund, decorating, cleaning up, and making this night special for our REALTORS®
A special thank you to our MVAR staff for providing amazing support of this event and working tirelessly behind the scenes!
-Lisa McCormick, Chair & Jazmin Hayworth, Vice Chair
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Lisa McCormick, Cherry Creek Mortgage Co.
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Jazmin Hayworth, First American Title
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Check Presentation to Habitat for Humanity and DevNW
MVAR Board and Executive Officer:
George Grabenhorst, Damonian Pike, Sue Curths, Trudi Schmidt, Jean Wheat- Palm, Zach Ficher, Judy Gysin, Heidi Hazel, Jazmin Hayworth, Deanna Gywn, Ashleigh Fordham, Chad Harvey, Drew Johnson and Onna McColly
Habitat for Humanity Staff:
Adena Warner, Kari Johnsen, (NWVHH Executive Director), Jerry Ambris (MWVH Executive Director)
DevNW Staff: Amy Hamilton
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A message from your Executive Officer
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Greetings REALTORS® and Affiliate Members,
Happy Springtime.
Welcome new
REALTORS®
!
See the list below.
It has been a very busy start for the first quarter of the new year here at your association. Our annual awards banquet was simply amazing, and I just want to say
thank you
to the many REALTORS®, Affiliates, and Staff who volunteered and contributed their time to the success of the event. Also,
congratulations
to the Award Recipients who received their prestigious awards and our event sponsors. Thank you thank you thank you!
Check out the many
educational opportunities
scheduled in the upcoming months ahead! You can look at dates prior to our notice being sent out to you. Visit us at
www.midvalleyassn.realtor.
The annual three hour required
LARRC
class is scheduled for June in the Salem area! We are working at scheduling the
LARRC
class in late May out in Mt Angel, watch for information coming soon. There are many upcoming educational classes to choose from and you don't want to miss your opportunity to learn more.
We
are on the home stretch with collecting
REALTORS®
annual association dues
. The dues we collect are for Local, State and National Associations. Notices to members have been provided monthly since November. Those REALTORS® who
did not pay
their January 1, 2020 dues became past due on February 1, 2020.
As of March 15th
all REALTORS® with unpaid Association dues will be inactivated by order of the
National Association of REALTORS®
without further notice.
A reminder to Designated Realtors, please
remember
new brokers
have
30 days, from the day their license is pulled into a REALTOR® Office to join a REALTOR® Association.
Our
professional staff
is here to serve you. Please give us a call 503.540.0081 or stop by the office if you have any questions or need assistance, Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Have a successful March members!
-Jean Wheat-Palm
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Kevin Pena Aceves
Roxanne Noud
Susan Victor-Reed
Susan Fitzke
Aaron Warnock
Annalyce Winkler
Shellee Kazel
Cristina Lackides
Kathy Metzler
April Rains
L Ellen Wright
Becky Wiggins
Emily Valdez
Jessica Mills
Paula Moseley
Safford Carpenter
Dennis Willer
Christina Kreitzberg
Elizabeth Lopez
Melissa Abbott
Emma Powers
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EXP Realty, LLC
HomeSmart Realty Group, LLC
PREMIERE PROPERTY GROUP, LLC
BELLA CASA REAL ESTATE GROUP
Berkshire Hathaway HSREP
Keller Williams Capital City
Bledsoe Santana Team Realty, LLC
Elite Realty Group, LLC
Keller Williams Capital City
John L Scott WSL
HomeSmart Realty Group
HomeSmart Realty Group
Harvey Realty Group, INC
HomeSmart Realty Group
Legacy Real Estate
RE/MAX Integrity
Realty One Group Willamette Valley
Realty One Group Willamette Valley
Keller Williams Capital City
Kithkin Real Estate. LLC
HomeSmart Realty Group
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Welcome Returning REALTOR® Members
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Jennifer Smith
Randy Swigart
Melissa Pennington
Diana Martinez
Jazmyne Hesseltine
Nancy Valenzuela
Heather Roberts
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Sadaka Realty, LLC
Gysin Realty Group, LLC
Modern Realty Group, LLC
Sundance Realty
Coldwell Banker Mtn West
Murray Brown Real Estate
Redfin
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Welcome New REALTOR® Transfers
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Margo Falcon
Paige Jeskey
John Paulson
William Hekman
James Johnson
Joseph Wheatley
Dianna Pelster
Jessica Hale
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Berkshire Hathaway HSREP
Coldwell Banker Mtn West
RE/MAX Integrity
Professional Realty Services Int.
Agri-Business Real Estate
PREMIERE PROPERTY GROUP, LLC
Equity Oregon Real Estate
DAT Real Estate Solutions
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Welcome New Secondary REALTOR® Members
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Heather Filbert
Lisa Jacobsen
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Brittany Carlone
Jerry Ambris
Adena Warner
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RD Training Systems
Habitat for Humanity- Mid Willamette Valley
Habitat for Humanity- Mid Willamette Valley
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Local News, Announcements & Tips
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Silverton Property Tours
To submit a property for tour:
write “TOUR” on the listing information sheet.
Send to:
Harcourts NW Oregon Realty Group | Fax: 503-873-7195 or
The next scheduled property tour is on March 12th, starting at Washington Federal Bank.
Click here
to view the schedule for the upcoming weeks.
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Corporate Activity Goes Into Effect January 1, 2020
Some REALTORS® and brokerages have recently received a letter from the Oregon Department of Revenue reminding them that Oregon’s new Corporate Activity Tax goes into effect January 1, 2020. Find out what you need to know about the tax:
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Medical:
All insurance and coverage options (excluding dental-see dental below)
Medical Coverage with EverMed.
Dental & Vision
insurance is now available for members through
Ameritas
. Offering multiple plan designs with a new option for Vision benefits.
Ameritas
gives you the ability to see any dentist you want. Going in network will give you the biggest savings as it stretches your benefit farther through agreed upon discounts. Orthodontics is included with some of our plans. Vision can only be purchased in conjunction with Dental.
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HB 2001 - Housing Choices
House Bill 2001 aims to provide Oregonians with more housing choices, especially choices more people can afford.
The law, passed by the 2019 Oregon Legislature, allows people build to certain traditional housing types, such as duplexes, in residential zones. These housing types already exist in most cities, but were outlawed for decades in many neighborhoods.
This bill will require updates to local laws that currently limit what sorts of housing people can build, helping to reduce housing costs and while giving more choices for housing types.
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That's Who We "R" National Campaign
Today is an exciting day for REALTORS® as the next wave of NAR’s national ad campaign,
T
hat’s Who We
R® campaign launches.
The new ads for 2020 capture who you are as REALTORS®, and the authentic relationships you have with your clients and communities.
In 2019, the campaign focused on communicating the REALTOR® difference to consumers. This year, it shows consumers what that difference looks like in-action, by focusing on the real partnership and human moments along the journey to property ownership. You will see bold visuals and hear inventive alliterations that bring the iconic “R” to life, and messaging that asks consumers to “Look for the R” for reliable guidance throughout the real estate process.
In addition to new TV commercials, today marks the integrated launch of new radio and digital audio spots, paid social ads, as well as new campaign materials you can leverage in your local market.
Visit
www.ThatsWhoWeR.realtor
to find downloadable social posts, digital banners, print ads, and links to campaign merchandise. For easy personalization and immediate social sharing in a few taps, download the new Photofy app with preloaded campaign materials at
https://photofy.com/nar
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Remember, this campaign is a
member benefit
, and it becomes much more powerful when you associate yourself with the REALTOR® brand.
Wear your REALTOR® pin with pride
, and incorporate the
REALTOR® logo
into your promotional materials. That way, when potential clients are “looking for the R”, they will look to you!
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National Association of REALTORS®
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What:
The National Association of REALTORS®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing 1.3 million members, including NAR’s institutes, societies, and councils, involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.
Who:
Our membership is composed of
residential and commercial
REALTORS®, who are brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors, and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry. Members belong to one or more of some 1,300 local associations/boards and 54 state and territory associations of REALTORS®. They are pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Why:
Working for
America's property owners
, the National Association provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members and to the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the right to own real property.
The Term REALTOR®
is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the
National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics
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In 2018, the National Association of REALTORS® proudly launched Commitment to Excellence (C2EX), a program that empowers REALTORS® to demonstrate their professionalism and commitment to conducting business at the highest standards. NAR’s C2EX program was selected as a 2019 Learning! 100 award winner from Elearning! Media Group.
This award honors organizations for fostering a culture of professional growth, innovation, and organizational performance. Past recipients include Amazon Web Services, AT&T, the American Heart Association and NASCAR.
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The Oregon Real Estate Agency provides you the necessary information to renew your license, transfer your license, how to enter and update your records for hours of continuing education through out the year. You will also find the Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS)
and the Oregon Real Estate
News-Journal.
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The National Association of REALTORS® and its affiliated Institutes, Societies, and Councils provide a wide-range of programs and services that help members increase their skills, proficiency, and knowledge. Designations and certifications acknowledging experience and expertise in various real estate sectors are awarded by NAR and each affiliated group upon completion of required courses.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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Why bank with Umpqua?
Because we're the kind of bank you'd take home to meet your parents-
the kind of bank you'd be proud to introduce to all your friends.
245 Commercial St SE Suite 200 Salem Or 97301 | Phone: 503.945.2139
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Columbia Sportswear Employee Store
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REALTORS® have access to the store every Wednesday. Simply show your business card to receive exclusive access for you and your guests (up to 4).
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The Certified Real Estate Team Specialist certification is designed to improve team development, individual leadership skills, and financial performance. The courses provide the tools, strategies, and knowledge that are required of today’s real estate professionals who are either considering or currently operating in a team environment. It is for team leaders, team members, those looking to start a team, and those who simply want to sharpen their management skills.
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FAQs - NAR’s Partnerships with Commercial Listing Platforms
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Frequently asked questions about
NAR’s partnerships with commercial listing platforms
- Which companies have NAR partnered with to offer commercial data listing services to members?
- What are the NAR member discounts on these platforms?
- What about the third platform option, Catylist?
- Where did these partnerships originate?
- How do these listing platform partnerships benefit NAR members?
- How does RPR integration help?
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Commercial REALTOR® Information
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Commercial real estate is an important and distinct segment of the industry and member population. The Oregon Association of REALTORS® works hard in the legislature to promote jobs, economic development, statewide internet infrastructure, and more to benefit the commercial broker. Specifically, we:
- Provide continuing education opportunities specific to commercial real estate.
- Advocate for pro-business tax incentives and regulations.
- Support availability of shovel-ready sites for economic development.
- Support Small Business’ Tax Roll-Back to provide businesses with tax relief.
- And are involved in ongoing discussions with the Governor’s office regarding overall tax reform which is the Governor’s focus in 2015.
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The purpose of RPAC is clear: voluntary contributions made by REALTORS® are used to help elect candidates who understand and support their interests.
These are not members’ dues; this is money given freely by REALTORS® in recognition of the importance of the political process. The REALTORS® Political Action Committee and other political fundraising are the keys to protecting and promoting the real estate industry.
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Starting your Career?
You may have aced your licensing exam, but there’s still so much to learn about prospecting for leads, cultivating strong relationships with clients, negotiating the sales process, and guiding a
transaction smoothly to the closing table. For those starting out,
REALTOR® Magazine’s Rookie Tool Kit
provides timeless guidance on topics such as how to choose a brokerage and how to begin generating business. Also,
subscribe to our e-newsletters
to be sure you are getting the latest practical tips and trend information for your business. And be sure to check out the
REALTOR® Benefits Program
for discounts and offers available exclusively to NAR members.
Code of Ethics Training
R
EALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of not less than 2 hours, 30 minutes of instructional time within two-year cycles. The two-year requirement is
new and you can find out more here!
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Executive Committee
Judy Gysin,
President
Chad Harvey,
President Elect
Ashleigh Fordham,
Vice President
Heidi Hazel,
Secretary
Sue Curths,
Treasurer
Kelly Martin
, Past President
Directors
Patrick Sieng
Ryan Steckly
Damonian Pike
Onna McColly
Zach Fischer
Deanna Gywn
North Santiam Council Chair
Drew Johnson
North Willamette Council Chair
Mike Roth
Trudi Schmidt
Affiliate Director
Jazmin Hayworth
OAR Past President & WVGAC Representative
George Grabenhorst
Administration
Jean Wheat-Palm,
Executive Officer
Cheryl Lolkema,
Admin/Accounting Assistant
Diana Dettwyler,
Marketing Assistant
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Committee Chairs
Government Affairs
Patrick Sieng
Professional Development
Sabrina Jones
Special Events
Lisa McCormick & Jazmin Hayworth
Professional Standards
Laura Dorn
Grievance Review
Don Meyer
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Mid-Valley Association of REALTORS®
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Website:
www.midvalleyassn.realtor
Office phone:
503.540.0081
Office Hours: M-F 8:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
2794 12th St Salem Or 97302
Mailing:
PO Box 4114 Salem Or 97302
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Still need to pay your dues? Don't despair! Call our friendly payment Angel Cheryl (-:
503-540-0081 ext. 101
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