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The
NHMR Centennial Celebration Trade Show Expo and Legislative Event
featuring speakers Nobu Hata and Michael Barbaro will be held at the Oakdale Theatre on 10/25.
This event will be FREE to all CT Realtors, and you won't want to miss out!
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Tell Us Something Good!! 
Applications must be received by the October 13th deadline. Please send to [email protected] or fax to 203-234-3980.
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CE Schedule Available @ NHMR
The fall schedule of courses is available. Use the FREE CE you earned this year before it expires! Courses listed below plus more are on the calendar.
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Principles and Practices of Real Estate
Now Offering Open Enrollment! Lower Price!
Effective immediately the Association has changed the attendance policy for P & P classes. If a class is scheduled and running, a student can
join a class at any time they wish to rather than having to wait for a "start date".
When a class is scheduled and running students can join whenever it's convenient for them.....it's called open enrollment. The
price has also been lowered to $385 which includes books.
There are daytime and evening courses running in North Haven, and a daytime course in Old Saybrook.
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Last Chance to Register for this Broker Principles and Practices course @ NHMR
Join in on this 15 Hour Pre-Licensing Requirement for Brokers two day course, running 10/5 & 10/10 @ NHMR
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This required course will cover: Organizational Structure, Business Policies and Procedures, and Human Resource issues. Additional topics include: Marketing/Advertising, Property Management, CMA's, Financing, Land Use Regulations, Land Use Regulations, Community Association Managers, Real Estate Commission Policy on use of Unlicensed Persons by Licensees, Referral Fees, Legal Documents.
Attendees will be awarded 6 elective CE credits for their 2018 CT Real Estate License renewal.
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Help Wanted: Principles and Practices of Real Estate Instructors for NHMR
Instructors should have specific real estate education and experience. Instructors shall possess the following minimum qualifications: 1) 5 years of experience as a practicing broker, 2) experience in teaching a course in a formal education program, 3) be available to attend the UCONN Instructor's Seminar twice a year.
Contact
Pat Boyle, Education Director, to discuss.
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FREE Social Media Bootcamp
Social media is a powerful tool that many agents aren't utilizing correctly
or even at all to maximize their business. Take advantage of a FREE
Developing Your Social Media Game Plan live event, designed exclusively
for real estate professionals and your business needs, so you too can
be motivated and empowered to get the most out of your social media
marketing this year. Register today!
Pick a date and time below:
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Power Lunch: "Deal or No Deal?" Realtors Underwriting Forum -
FREE
Thursday, October 12th, 11:30 - 1:00
NHMR North Haven
Join HomeBridge Financial for a fun and interactive meeting with prizes and raffles to help you have an edge on your competition with a greater knowledge of on what works and what doesn't in the current mortgage environment. Come and play a game of "Deal or No Deal" geared to help teach what works and how to make loans close. Topics will include condo approval processes and Renovation loans.
Sponsored by HomeBridge Financial
Upon registering, Members should be sure to click Complete Registration, Submit Registration and Complete Registration again to ensure the registration goes through. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact the Association office.
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NHMR CID Conference
Wednesday, October 18th
Farms Country Club, 12:30 - 5:00
Free for CID Members, $40 Non-Members, includes 2017-2018 CID Membership!
Great opportunity to check out the Commercial Investment Division at our Annual Commercial Conference!
Fabulous Food, Cocktails, Information & Networking!
The NHMR Commercial Conference will feature:
- Prof. John Glascock, UConn Dept. of Real Estate & Economic Studies; Economic Outlook for the Region
- Lindy Gold, CT Dept. of Economic Development; State of CT Grant & Loan Programs
- Michael Barbaro, President CT REALTORS, President SmartMLS; MLS & Legislative Updates, How Realtors Can Impact Change in CT
PLUS
- Buffet Lunch
- CID Meeting
- Cocktail Hour & Networking
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Shingles, Sheetrock & Screwdrivers!
Friday, October 20th, 6-9 pm
The Canoe Club, Middletown
NHMR is pleased to sponsor this event! Join us in support of
Middlesex Habitat for Humanity in an evening of celebration and fundraising.
$50 per person:
The evening will include:
Two hosted drinks | Passed appetizers
Pasta Bar | Wall of Wine Raffle, Silent Auction & More!
$75 VIP | 5pm - 6pm:Includes an exclusive happy hour one hour before the event begins with hors d'oeuvres, signature cocktail, wine and craft beer.
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Liberty Bank Presents A Realtor Breakfast at the Lyme Art Association
Thursday, October 26th @ 9:30 am
Join Liberty Bank for an update from Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) on their mortgage products and exciting changes in Liberty's mortgage offerings! Plus, paintings & pastries at the Lyme Art Association! RSVP to Pam Days-Luketich: 860-704-2489 or
[email protected].
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HGTV and Renovation Loan FREE Power Lunch:
Bridging the Gap Between
Reality and Reality TV
NHMR North Haven
Friday, November 10th, 11:30-1
Learn How Renovation Loans can be easy and help you sell more homes:
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They're not just for bank-owned properties
* Learn about the 4 "R"s of Renovation
* Sales Contract made easy
* Marketing toolkit
Presented and Sponsored by Kelly McGuinness of PrimeLending.
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CT Home Browser, Place an Ad and Be Seen!
Take a look at our most recent Home Browser
. Our bi-weekly publication is widely distributed in New Haven and Middlesex counties.
It's a great way to showcase your listings and reach a wider audience. Contact Joan Quinn at 203-234-7700 for more details.
October 13th at noon is the deadline
to submit ads for the October 27th issue.
Click here
for a printable flyer with advertising rates.
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Head Shots at NHMR
Professional Head Shots with Larry
Affordably Priced & Convenient!
 In a Flash Studio is offering Professional Head Shot Photo Sessions for your business needs. Schedule your session now and have your business cards and ads updated with a fresh, new image! At $59, this is a great bargain!
Each Session includes:
- Individual session time with a selection of at least 24 poses
- All Images copied onto YOUR supplied USB Drive at time of session (bring a USB drive)
- Your choice of a Finished Image with touch ups
Limited time slots available. Sign up for your time slot now!
Professional Head Shot Photo Sessions:
NHMR North Haven, October 27th
NHMR Old Saybrook, November 16th
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SmartMLS Matrix Training
As you know by now, CTMLS &
GFC CMLS
have merged to form
ONE
SmartMLS and they want to show you everything they are working on, including the new and improved combined Matrix system.
Video tutorials will help you get familiar with the changes and navigate easier:
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| Navigating the New SmartMLS Dashboard |
SmartMLS has created a variety of online training videos for your convenience.
Click here to view more online training videos.
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Happy Birthday Tiger!
A message from Tiger: Thank you for your trust in our service over the years. We are proud of our dedicated and knowledgeable staff and thankful for the strength of our relationships within the Real Estate Community. In Celebration of our 25 years in business, we wish to extend the following savings to our clients now through 10/31/17.
- $25 off Standard Home Inspection
- $25 off Radon in Air Test with Inspection
- $25 off any 1 Water Test with Inspection
That's up to a $75 Savings on a Home Inspection!
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Augeo Health Insurance Marketplace
The Augeo Health Insurance Marketplace provides multi-level health benefits solutions for NHMR members and their families.
Members have access to a comprehensive health insurance menu including major medical, dental, short term medical, accident, critical illness & life insurance. Providers include Aetna, Blue Cross, Allstate, Humana One & Assurant. Call 1-877-821-1332 for a FREE one-on-one consultation or visit
augeobenefits.com/members to learn more.
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HouseLogic is a Valuable Resource
Follow HouseLogic
on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter as a great source of information on homeownership, buying and selling that you can share with consumers.
HouseLogic.com
is a free source of information and tools, made possible by REALTORS®, that can help homeowners enhance, maintain, and protect the value of their home.
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Continuing Education Online Courses
If you prefer to take your courses online, benefit from our CE Shop Partnership and our promotional pricing.
Click here
to enroll in an online course at a discounted rate!
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FREE CRS Webinar 10/3
Log on on Tuesday,
October 3, 2017, at 1:00 PM Central (
2 pm EST), for the FREE CRS webinar,
Before and After the Storm: How You Can Assist Your Customers and Community, with Kim Knapp, CRS.
What to Expect...
No matter where you live, there is nowhere entirely without the threat of natural disaster, whether it is a flood, hurricane, tornado or other disaster. As a real estate professional, you have a unique opportunity to get in front of potential disasters and help your customers and community prepare. Read more and access registration links,
click here.
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FREE Webinar: "Deduct Your Home Office and Everything in It!"
Thursday, October 19th (10:00 - 10:30 am)
Presented by TaxBot
You will learn:
- 5 different ways you can qualify for the home office deduction - even if you've been told you don't qualify in the past.
- The "Blueprint Magic Trick" - How one customer used the blueprint of their home to increase his tax savings by 25% with no extra work! I will show you exactly how to do the same thing on your home.
- How to make more of your income qualify for a lower tax rate by setting up your home office properly.
- The tactics used by the IRS to disqualify your home office and how you can pro-actively set up your office to make them happy.
- The strange way that a legitimate home office unlocks significanly more deductions for your vehicle!
- How to deduct the stuff IN your office including furniture, art work, lamps, computers, and more! Plus - learn how to deduct these things twice. That's right deduct them two times!
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FREE Online
Webinars~
"How to take a listing in dotloop"
In these hour-long Wednesday webinars, explore the following:
-What is dotloop?
- What peoplework is
- An overview of the dotloop account
- How to create a listing loop within dotloop
- How to make your listing active in dotloop
- How to eSign documents within dotloop
- What offers look like in your listing loop
- How to submit paperwork to your office for review
- Support resources within dotloop
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Instanet Training
CTMLS has ongoing Instanet training opportunities.
Click here for more information on upcoming sessions and online support information.
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Learn more about Zipforms
- NAR and zipLogix have entered into a partnership to provide zipForm Plus® and zipTMS™ as a member benefit at no cost to all NAR members. Click here for more information on upcoming Ziplogix training.
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NHMR Board Store
 Check out our Board store! Travel mugs, hats, multi device charging cords, signs, riders and lots of Realtor-branded items are now in stock. Do some shopping next time you come down to the NHMR North Haven office! |
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| Member Benefit: Computer Repair & Troubleshooting Assistance
Has your computer been causing you grief? Running slow? Contact Nick at NHMR to make an appointment and have our in-house tech diagnose and repair your PC or mobile device for a minimal fee. From hardware issues to virus removal, this may be the solution that you've been looking for.
Email to: [email protected].
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REALTOR Magazine Current Edition
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Member Updates
Angelo Turner has transferred from BHHS, Wallingford to Century 21 AllPoints, Wallingford
Laurie Moniello has transferred from Weichert Regional Properties to Weichert Suburban Properties
Carole McElrath has transferred from Real Living, Milford to Colonial Properties
Michael Perkins has transferred from William Raveis, Old Saybrook to William Ravies, East Lyme
Rose Coppola has transferred from Coldwell Banker, Milford to Colonial Properties
Marc Civitarese has transferred from William Raveis, Madison to Blue Chip Properties
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NHMR Corporate Sponsors
Premiere Sponsor
Norcom Mortgage
Platinum Sponsor
American Eagle Financial Credit Union
Gold Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Schaefer Inspection Service, Inc.
Silver Sponsor
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Silver Sponsor
Farmington Bank
Silver Sponsor
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NHMR YPN
The October Young Professionals Network Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 18th,
10 am
@ NHMR North Haven.
In times like these, we wonder what we can do to make a difference...
SAVE THE DATE:
NHMR YPN will be hosting a Blood Drive at NHMR North Haven on October 30th. Please consider contributing to this worthwhile endeavor.
Contact Rachael Keating with questions or click below to sign up.
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Register using Sponsor Code "NHMR"
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2017 YPN Sponsors
Eagle Home Inspections
Law Office of Kishore I. Kapoor
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Click below for the SmartMLS site to access Matrix
Technical Support
SmartMLS technical support phone number:
(203) 697-1006.
Support is available
Monday-Friday
8:30am-8 pm &
Weekends
8:30 am - 3 pm
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Join the REALTOR® Mobile Action Network!
Receive NAR action alerts as they arise. NAR will send you short text messages when your help is needed. It's not a Call for Action, but rather a way to alert you to an impending CFA or to connect you with your Member of Congress for an instant call to relay vital information to him or her.
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Notary Public Service
Did you know that NHMR
offers free Notary Public service for our Members? Dawn Calvo, Pat Boyle & Jennifer Griffis are Notaries and are happy to provide this valued service!
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"Guide to Condominium Management" Available
The "Guide to Condominium Management" book includes 700 condominium listings, with approx # of units, address and Management Company. Also 116 Management companies are listed with names, addresses and phone numbers.
The Guide includes condos in 18 CT towns: Branford, Cheshire, Clinton, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Meriden, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, Northford, North Haven, Old Saybrook, Orange, Southington, Wallingford and West Haven.
The book is available to ALL members at a cost of $11.00 per book. Mail a check made payable to "New Haven Middlesex Assn of Realtors" or "NHMR", and we will mail the Guide out. Contact Joan Quinn at NHMR with any questions. We also accept MC/Visa/Discover/Amex Cards.
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NHMR
Office Locations
Main Office
:
127 Washington Ave,
West LL
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 234-7700 PH
(203) 234-3980 FX
Hours
: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Old Saybrook Satellite Office
:
222 Old Boston Post Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-0588 PH
NOTE: Check to be sure the OS office is open before visiting.
To contact NHMR by phone call the main office at (203) 234-7700 and you will be directed to the appropriate staff member.
Please note: In an effort to reduce postage expense all invoices from the association will be emailed. If your billing is for a company expense please be sure we have the correct email address on file so the invoices arrive in the correct mailbox. If you have an updated email address and have not yet notified us, please let us know so that we can update our records.
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