Annual Membership Meeting Friday, June 3rd, 2011 at The Doubletree 6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse, NY 13057 REGISTER ON-LINE AT WWW.CNYREALTOR.COM 8:30am Meeting registration opens 9:00am Breakfast is served 9:30am Membership Meeting: Welcome Senator John A. DeFrancisco “Hot Topics” GSAR Annual Financial Review GSAR Proposed Bylaw Changes 6.03.11 General Membership Meeting MAIL OR FAX REGISTRATION TO: GSAR, 5958 East Taft Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212 Phone: (315) 457-5979 Fax (315) 457-5884 www.cnyrealtor.com *OPEN TO GSAR MEMBERS ONLY* $12 thru May 27th, $18 May 28th thru June 1st, $25 June 2nd & 3rd Please Print Full Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Enclosed is my check # ___________made to the order of GSAR in the amount of ___________________ Please charge my : ( )VISA ( )MasterCard ( )Discover ( )Amex in the amount of _________________ Account Number: ________________________________________________ Exp. Date: ___________________ Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be made 72 hours in advance of the event. If the reserva- tion is not cancelled within 72 hours, no refund will be issued. Featuring Senator DeFrancisco Thank you to our sponsor: Early-bird Greater Syracuse Moving & Storage www.gsmoving.com A quorum (131) is needed for Bylaw changes, so please make every effort to attend! This is a new time frame for our Annual meeting. With the proposed Bylaw change, our Annual meeting will take place in June each year, instead of September. $12 thru May 27th $18 May 28th thru June 1st $25 June 2nd & 3rd Don’t miss out on the early-bird pricing! You can view the proposed Bylaw changes at www.cnyrealtor.com/bylaws2011 Early-bird pricing thru May 27th! cnyREALTOR.com News May-August 2011 The official publication of the Central New York Information Service, Inc. and the Greater Syracuse Association of REALTORS ® NEWS 8 3 Play CAP that TAX! eKey for iPhone and Droid now Available 2 NEW Quality of Life Series at GSAR Are all your ducks in a row? Receive text alerts from GSAR! If you are an agent, text “gsaragent” to 90210. If you are a broker or manager, text “gsarbroker” to 90210. If you are an affiliate, text “gsaraffiliate” to 90210 GOLF uting GSAR’s Annual 2011 SAVE THE DATE! July 25th, 2011 at the Links at Erie Village!
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Annual Membership MeetingFriday, June 3rd, 2011at The Doubletree
6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse, NY 13057
REGISTER ON-LINE AT WWW.CNYREALTOR.COM
8:30am Meeting registration opens
9:00am Breakfast is served
9:30am Membership Meeting: Welcome Senator John A. DeFrancisco “Hot Topics” GSAR Annual Financial Review GSAR Proposed Bylaw Changes
6.03.11 General Membership MeetingMAIL OR FAX REGISTRATION TO: GSAR, 5958 East Taft Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212Phone: (315) 457-5979 Fax (315) 457-5884 www.cnyrealtor.com *OPEN TO GSAR MEMBERS ONLY*
$12 thru May 27th, $18 May 28th thru June 1st, $25 June 2nd & 3rdPlease Print Full Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Enclosed is my check # ___________made to the order of GSAR in the amount of ___________________
Please charge my : ( )VISA ( )MasterCard ( )Discover ( )Amex in the amount of _________________
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be made 72 hours in advance of the event. If the reserva-tion is not cancelled within 72 hours, no refund will be issued.
Featuring Senator
DeFrancisco
Thank you to our sponsor:
Early-bird
Greater SyracuseMoving & Storage
www.gsmoving.com
A quorum (131) is needed for Bylaw changes, so please make every effort to attend! This
is a new time frame for our Annual meeting. With the proposed Bylaw change, our Annual
meeting will take place in June each year, instead of September.
$12 thru May 27th$18 May 28th thru June 1st
$25 June 2nd & 3rd
Don’t miss out on the early-bird pricing!
You can view the proposed Bylaw changes at www.cnyrealtor.com/bylaws2011
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at The Links at Erie VillageMonday, July 25th, 2011
1:00pm Captain N’Crew Shotgun6:00pm Cocktails, Dinner to follow
All MenAll WomenMixed
All reservations MUST include this form and payment. No reservations accepted after July 19th. Mail or fax to Cindy MacBlane, fax # 457-5884, or 5958 E. Taft Road, North Syracuse, NY 13212.
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2011SAVE THE DATE! July 25th, 2011 at the Links at Erie Village!
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GSAR and CNYIS Visioning and Beyond....As the real estate market starts to bloom this Spring, the leadership of GSAR and CNYIS is focusing on the vision for the organizations today and beyond. National Communications specialist Melynn Sight from NSight Marketing met with both orga-nizations and staff to come up with bright ideas to enhance membership services. The groups looked at internal strengths and weaknesses along with external op-portunities to assist members in the demands of the changing economy and legisla-tion. A communication plan will be developed to start. Many of you may have signed up for the latest communication endeavor, texting to “90210”, which is an opt-in to GSAR and CNYIS text alerts. Members and Brokers will be communicated with, only by their request, with what is “hot”, “need to know now”, education and meeting reminders. See page 5 for more information on how to sign up. Another initiative that the group will be focusing on is more technical education to help members keep up with the demands of the consumer. There are many useful features to the MLS service that many members don’t use...because they don’t know about them. CNYIS will be focusing on developing classes that will elevate product awareness. The plan is to assist members in becoming more efficient.
Have you been to a GSAR Social? If not, why not? It’s FREE and sponsored by Chris Otis from State Farm Insurance for the first six months of the year...he and his staff work very hard to make the experience enjoyable! The next Social is June 9th it’s a Ice cream Social...sign up on CNYREALTOR.COM.
Coming up yet in 2011, a June 3rd membership meeting, July golf outing, a wine tour, and quality of life seminars. See cnyREAL-TOR.com on the member’s side to find out more information about our upcoming events and education.
The GSAR Staff having some fun with “Wing Ding” Social sponsor Chris Otis
We are excited to offer the following seminars, with our members in mind, so you can start planning for your future if you have not already. You will be thankful later if you take care of these items now! FREE for all GSAR members!
There will be a drawing at each seminar for a great prize. Feel free to bring a fellow member! We have scheduled them in conjunction with our Member Socials, so you will be able to stop by and grab a bite to eat, and then stay for the seminar!
Please register for the Member Socials on cnyrealtor.com - Socials are from 12-1:30 before the seminars below.
August 4 - 1:30-2:30pm - What does it mean to be self-employed?Tax basics, top 10 financial mistakes made by those who are self employed on a regular basis. How will you buy your grocer-
ies when you retire? You don’t have to be near retirement to start planning!Ed and Shelly Terzolo of Terzolo Financial Services
October 6 - 1:30-2:30pm - Get out what you put in! Understanding Medicaid and Medicare for you and your family
Theresa Cangemi of My Medicare Made Simple
November 3 - 1:30-2:30pm - Be Legal!Wills, trusts, beneficiaries, and other legal documents. How have you left your family in case of emergency? Do you have a
health care proxy? Do you need one? Answer these questions now!Seth Fischer of Hill & Fischer P.C.
Improve your life step-by-step in 2011
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New York State Association of Realtors (NYSAR)For NYSAR Membership questions and more info. about mem-ber benefits, you can contact NYSAR at 1-800-422-2501 Mon. – Fri. 9am – 5pm or go online to www.nysar.com.
NYSAR Legal HotlineFree legal information is available to NYSAR members on legal issues relating to real estate practices by calling 1-518-436-9727 Mon. – Thur. 9am to 1pm. Callers are required to give their name in order to verify membership.
National Association of Realtors (NAR)For NAR membership and member benefit questions you can contact NAR at 1-800-874-6500 or go online to www.realtor.org.
Department of State, Division of LicensingFor questions on real estate licensure such as renewals or re-
quirements, contact DOS at 1-518-474-4429 or www.dos.state.ny.us/licensing/
Fair Housing Council of CNYThe Fair Housing Council of Central New York, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting equal hous-ing opportunity through education, research, advocacy and en-forcement. Contact them for any questions related to Fair Hous-ing laws. Call 315-471-0420 or online at cnyfairhousing.org
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Fair Housing Month 2011To kick off Fair Housing Month in April, GSAR’s Equal Opportunity Committee hosted an informational seminar. Our special guests were Merrilee Witherell, Executive Director of the Fair Housing Council of CNY, and Robert DeMore, Director of Onondaga County’s Division of Community Development. The event began with Mr. DeMore issuing a proclamation officially designating April as Fair Housing Month. Merrilee Witherell presented fair housing bloopers and then answered questions from the group.
The seminar ended with Merrilee’s smart phone scavenger hunt.
Thanks to all who attended and especially to the Equal Opportunity Committee, for making this fun and educational event a success.
Lobby Day – May 24thThe Legislative Committee will once again be participating in NYSAR’s annual Lobby Day on May 24th. We will be travel-ling to Albany to educate our local representatives about issues important to the real estate industry. Meetings with Senators DeFrancisco and Valesky and Assemblymen Magnarelli, Barclay, Miller and Roberts are planned.
Lobby Day is a great opportunity for REALTORS® to have their voices heard. About 300 REALTORS® gathered in Albany for last year’s Lobby Day - the largest turnout ever! You need not be a member of the Legislative Committee to attend – all members are welcome. If you are interested in join-ing us and making your voice heard, call Sue at 457-5979 x 24 for more information.
Beth Losty, Merrilee Witherell, Fanny Villarreal, Robert DeMore,
Donna Rausch, Lynnore Fetyko
Lobby Day 2010AJ Kalil, Lynnore Fetyko,
Matthew Maggio, Don Radke
GSAR Member SocialsThank you to everyone that has attended our Member Socials so far this year, they have been awesome! A large part of the success is due to the enthusiasm of our Sponsor, Christopher Otis State Farm Insurance. Chris Otis, Melissa Hall, and their team have come in and decorated and really made these events fun and energetic.
These socials are FREE to all GSAR members! A great way to take a break from the daily grind, grab a bite to eat, and network with your fellow members! We encourage you to attend, and bring another member along with you! Please register first on cnyrealtor.com.
Upcoming schedule:May 5th - Sponsored by Chris Otis State Farm12:00pm-1:30pm - BBQ Bash
June 9th - Sponsored by Chris Otis State Farm2:30pm-4:00pm - Ice Cream - Sweet Treat
July 7th - Sponsored by Bank of America Home Loans12:00pm-1:30pm - Doggie Daze of Summer (Hot Dogs)
August 4th - Sponsored by AmeriCU Federal Credit Union12:00pm-1:30pm - Burger Blitz
September 8th - Sponsored by MetLife Home Loans2:30pm-4:00pm - Wine Tasting
October 6th - Sponsored by Chris Otis State Farm12:00pm-1:30pm - Donuts & Cider
November 3rd - Sponsored by Terzolo Financial Group12:00pm-1:30pm - Gourmet Soups
December 1st - Sponsored by Chris Otis State Farm12:00pm-1:30pm - Chili Cookoff
Sandra Halliday taking a ride on “Cody” at our May BBQ Bash
Enjoying our March Social -Fat Thursday
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New Communication Method!
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It’s this easy: If you are an AGENT, text “gsaragent” to 90210.
For BROKERS & MANAGERS, text “gsarbroker” to 90210.
If you are an AFFILIATE, text “gsaraffiliate” to 90210.
We are very excited to be offering this new communication meth-od to our members! By texting the above words to “90210”, you are opting in to receive future communications from GSAR. We will keep you up-to-date with any important notices for classes, events, etc. You can expect 2-4 messages per month.
Professional Standards Case Interpretations
As a new feature of our weekly e-mailed HotNews, we have start-ed to feature one article of the Code of Ethics each week, just to keep them all fresh in our minds! On the same note, we would like to start running case interpretations in this newsletter.
These Interpretations of the Code of Ethics have been devel-oped by the Professional Standards Committee of the National Association of REALTORS® to help REALTORS® and REAL-TOR-ASSOCIATE®s understand the ethical obligations created by the Code of Ethics, and as a reference work for Grievance Committees, ethics and arbitration Hearing Panels, and Boards of Directors.
Interpretations of the Code of Ethics presents specific situations involving charges of alleged unethical conduct by REALTORS® and/or REALTOR-ASSOCIATE®s, which are reviewed by a peer panel of Board Members and in which decisions as to ethical conduct are reached. Each case provides the Hearing Panel’s decision based on the facts and the rationale for the decision, but does not specify a specific sanction or discipline to be imposed. There are two reasons for this. First, any sanction imposed must always fit the offense and must involve every consideration of justice, equity, and propriety. Second, a Hearing Panel may base its recommendation for discipline on a Member’s past record of ethics violations.
Case #1-13: Obligation to Present Subsequent Offers After an Offer to Purchase Has Been Accepted by the Seller (Adopted November, 1987 as Case #7-17. Transferred to Article 1 November, 1994.)
REALTOR® A had a 90-day exclusive listing on Seller X’s prop-erty. Seller X instructed REALTOR® A to list the property at $150,000 based upon the sales price of a neighbor’s house, which had sold a month earlier.
REALTOR® A aggressively marketed the property, filing the list-ing with the Board’s MLS, running a series of advertisements in
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the local newspaper, holding several “Open Houses,” and dis-tributing flyers on the property at local supermarkets. REALTOR® A, whose listing contract was nearing expiration, held another “Open House” on the property, which resulted in an offer to pur-chase from Buyer Y at $15,000 less than the listed price. RE-ALTOR® A, convinced that this was the best offer Seller X was likely to obtain, persuaded Seller X to accept the offer. Seller X expressed dissatisfaction with REALTOR® A’s failure to obtain a full price offer, but signed the purchase agreement nonetheless.
The next day, REALTOR® B, a cooperating broker, delivered to REALTOR® A a full price offer on Seller X’s property from Buyer Z. Buyer Z had attended an earlier “Open House” and was very enthusiastic about the home’s location, stating that it would be perfect for his mother.
REALTOR® A advised REALTOR® B and Buyer Z that an offer had already been accepted by Seller X and that he, REALTOR® A, would not present Buyer Z’s offer. REALTOR® B and Buyer Z then promptly filed a complaint with the Board charging REAL-TOR® A with a violation of Article 1, as interpreted by Standard of Practice 1-7.
At the hearing, REALTOR® A stated that he felt he was under no obligation to present Buyer Z’s offer, since the listing agreement did not specifically provide that subsequent offers would be pre-sented to the seller. Further, REALTOR® A felt that such a prac-tice could only lead to controversy between buyers and sellers, as well as result in breached contracts. “Why get everyone in an uproar,” said REALTOR® A, “by presenting offers after one has been accepted? And what would I do if Seller X wanted to back out of the first purchase contract and accept Buyer Z’s offer?”
The Hearing Panel found REALTOR® A in violation of Article 1. In their “Findings of Fact and Conclusions,” the Hearing Panel cited REALTOR® A’s lack of understanding of the requirements of Article 1, as interpreted by Standard of Practice 1-7. The panel noted that state law did not prohibit the presentation of offers af-ter an offer had been accepted by the seller; that the fact that the listing contract was silent on whether subsequent offers would be presented did not relieve REALTOR® A from the obligation to present such offers; that as the agent of the seller, REALTOR® A must always act in the seller’s best interest and advise the seller of all offers submitted; and that should the seller wish to consider accepting a subsequent offer, REALTOR® A must advise the seller to seek the advice of legal counsel.
Standard of Practice 1-7When acting as listing brokers, REALTORS® shall continue to submit to the seller/landlord all offers and counter-offers until clos-ing or execution of a lease unless the seller/landlord has waived this obligation in writing. REALTORS® shall not be obligated to continue to market the property after an offer has been accepted by the seller/landlord. REALTORS® shall recommend that sellers/landlords obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to acceptance of a subsequent offer except where the acceptance is contingent on the termination of the pre-existing purchase contract or lease. (Amended 1/93)
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Pathways to ProfessionalismWhile the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association establishes objective, enforceable ethical standards governing the professional conduct of REALTORS®, it does not address issues of courtesy or etiquette. Based on input from many sources, the Professional Conduct Working Group of the Professional Standards Committee developed the following list of profes-sional courtesies for use by REALTORS® on a voluntary basis.
Respect for the PublicFollow the “Golden Rule”—Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.Respond promptly to inquiries and requests for information.Schedule appointments and showings as far in advance as pos-sible.Call if you are delayed or must cancel an appointment or showing.If a prospective buyer decides not to view an occupied home, promptly explain the situation to the listing broker or the occupant.Communicate with all parties in a timely fashion.When entering a property, ensure that unexpected situations, such as pets, are handled appropriately.Leave your business card if not prohibited by local rules.Never criticize property in the presence of the occupant.Inform occupants that you are leaving after showings.When showing an occupied home, always ring the doorbell or knock—and announce yourself loudly—before entering. Knock and announce yourself loudly before entering any closed room.Present a professional appearance at all times; dress appropri-ately and drive a clean car.If occupants are home during showings, ask their permission be-fore using the telephone or bathroom.Encourage the clients of other brokers to direct questions to their agent or representative.Communicate clearly; don’t use jargon or slang that may not be readily understood.Be aware of and respect cultural differences.Show courtesy and respect to everyone.Be aware of—and meet—all deadlines.Promise only what you can deliver—and keep your promises.Identify your REALTOR® and your professional status in con-tacts with the public.Do not tell people what you think—tell them what you know.
Respect for PropertyBe responsible for everyone you allow to enter listed property.Never allow buyers to enter listed property unaccompanied.When showing property, keep all members of the group together.Never allow unaccompanied access to property without permission.Enter property only with permission even if you have a lockbox key or combination.When the occupant is absent, leave the property as you found it (lights, heating, cooling, drapes, etc). If you think something is amiss (e.g. vandalism) contact the listing broker immediately.Be considerate of the seller’s property. Do not allow anyone to eat, drink, smoke, dispose of trash, use bathing or sleeping fa-cilities, or bring pets. Leave the house as you found it unless instructed otherwise.Use sidewalks; if weather is bad, take off shoes and boots inside property.
Respect for PeersIdentify your REALTOR® and professional status in all contacts with other REALTORS®.Respond to other agents’ calls, faxes, and e-mails promptly and courteously.Be aware that large electronic files with attachments or lengthy faxes may be a burden on recipients.Notify the listing broker if there appears to be inaccurate informa-tion on the listing.Share important information about a property, including the pres-ence of pets, security systems, and whether sellers will be pres-ent during the showing.Show courtesy, trust, and respect to other real estate professionals.Avoid the inappropriate use of endearments or other denigrating language.Do not prospect at other REALTORS®’ open houses or similar events.Return keys promptly.Carefully replace keys in the lockbox after showings.To be successful in the business, mutual respect is essential.
Real estate is a reputation business. What you do today may affect your reputation—and business—for years to come.
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Everything to Know About Lead & Asbestos w/ Steve SeligJune 1, 9:00am - noon 3.0 HRS CE$36 for GSAR Members / $55 for Non-Members
Everything to Know About Water Quality, Radon, Carbon Monoxide with Steve Selig June 1, 1:00pm - 4:00pm 3.0 HRS CE$36 for GSAR Members / $55 for Non-Members
Fair Housing, Easier Than You Think w/ Fran CarrollJune 9, 9:00am - noon 3 HRS CEfree for GSAR Members / $45 for Non-Members. AT LEAST 3 HRS OF FAIR HOUSING TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR LICENSE RENEWAL
How Old is This House? Problems in Old/New Homes w/ Greg Booth June 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm. 3 HRS CE$36 for GSAR Members / $45 for Non-Members.
Grievance, Arbitration and Procuring Cause with Fran CarrollJuly 26, 9:00am – Noon. 3 HRS CE$36 for GSAR Members / $45 for Non-Members.*This course satisfies NAR’s ethics training requirement*
From Purchase Offer to Closing: A Legal Perspective w/ Rob CarterAug 23, 9:00am-1:00pm. 4 HRS CE$48 for GSAR Members / $60 for Non-Members.
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Creative Financing with Donavan PieterseSept 22, 9:00am - 1:00pm. 4 HRS CE$48 for GSAR Members / $60 for Non-Members.
Agency, Ethics & Fair Housing with Don RadkeOct 11, 13 & 14, 8:30am – 5:00pm 22.5 HRS CE$270 for GSAR Members / $338 for Non-Members
Fair Housing, Easier Than You Think w/ Fran CarrollOct 25, 9:00am - noon 3 HRS CEfree for GSAR Members / $45 for Non-Members. AT LEAST 3 HRS OF FAIR HOUSING TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR LI-CENSE RENEWAL
Mandatory Ethics & Local Association Trng. w/ Don RadkeNov. 10, 9:00am - 1:00pm. 4 HRS CEfree for GSAR members/$60 for Non-Members. NAR MEM-BERS MUST COMPLETE AT LEAST 2.5 HRS OF ETHICS TRAIN-ING BEFORE DEC. 31st, 2012.
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Please register for any of these courses on cnyREALTOR.com!Keep an eye on our weekly HotNews e-mail and on
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REALTOR Party Political Survival InitiativeBackground: In March 2011, NAR launched the REALTOR® Par-ty Political Survival Initiative. The initiative is a bold and powerful proposal to make the Voice of Real Estate one of the most influ-ential advocacy groups in America.
The real estate industry is facing monumental issues—in Con-gress, in the regulatory agencies that govern mortgage financ-ing, in the statehouses that are dealing with critical budget crises and declining property tax revenues, and in municipalities and counties. Each of these issues impact REALTORS®’ ability to do business and serve clients. It is important to act as one to ensure the future of mortgage financing and keep housing affordable in America. We must have the power to shape this pivotal moment for the American Dream of home ownership everywhere and at every level of government.
To fund such a nationwide effort, the REALTOR® Party Political Survival Initiative proposes a dedicated dues increase of $40. NAR will be dedicating these funds specifically for use with politi-cal advocacy efforts. Nearly 70% of this money is for the use of state and local REALTOR® associations for their political advo-cacy efforts. If approved, over 50% of the NAR budget would be devoted to political advocacy, which consistently ranks among members as the No. 1 benefit they receive from NAR.
For more information on this new initiative from NAR, visit:www.realtor.org/topics/political_survival_initiative
Seize the DayEvery fall, real estate professionals from across the U.S. and around the world come together for the annual REALTORS® Confer-ence & Expo. This an-nual four-day event in-cludes:
• More than 100 education sessions, featuring nationally-rec-ognized speakers, trainers, and industry experts, who discuss timely topics and critical issues of value to REALTORS® • 400 industry vendors at the expo, who present the latest inno-vative tools just for real estate professionals • Unlimited networking and referral-building opportunities, includ-ing special events, networking lounges, and the expo show floor
In 2011, the REALTORS® Conference & Expo will be held in sunny Anaheim, California, November 11-14. This year’s theme is SEIZE THE DAY, and indeed, this year’s Conference & Expo will help REALTORS® make the most of the current market, and gain a competitive edge over the competition.
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18,000 members and guests are expected to attend this year’s event. Remember, it takes only one referral to pay for the REAL-TORS® Conference & Expo! Visit realtor.org for more information.
SRI/NYSAR: New York State consumers sense im-proved housing market, optimistic about future
According to the Siena Research Institute and New York State Association of REALTORS Consumer Real Estate Sentiment Scores for the first quarter of 2011, consumers in the Empire State see now as a poor time to sell with a score significantly be-low breakeven at -36.7 but as a very good time to buy with a high positive score of 31.4. Still, both the current sell and buy have moved in the direction of a thriving market. Looking forward, the overall future Real Estate Sentiment score is 15.9 (relatively un-changed from 16.0 last quarter) indicating that New Yorkers ex-pect the overall real estate market and the value of property to increase over the next year.
“REALTORS are reporting increased market interest, which seems to support the poll’s finding that New Yorkers are more optimistic about the housing market,” said Duncan R. MacK-enzie, NYSAR’s CEO. “We expect second quarter numbers to be even better and it will reflect positive public reaction to the on-time budget approved by lawmakers and Governor Cuomo. NYSAR expects an even more positive outlook if the Governor’s two-percent property tax cap is enacted, which we believe will bring homeownership within the reach of more first-time home-buyers.”
According to SRI director Dr. Don Levy, not since the federal homebuyer tax credit have all three current market indicators moved toward, what he calls “real estate health.” The report also shows New York City residents to be most optimistic, followed by its suburbs with upstate finishing last.
To read the entire SRI press release as well as Metropolitan Sta-tistical Area breakdowns, visit nysar.com.
Cap that Tax
The New York State Association of REALTORS recently launched its two-percent property tax cap media campaign. This multi-me-dia campaign includes a website as well as advertisements in print, television and radio.
Visit the website at taxcapny.com follow the campaign on Twit-ter at twitter.com/taxcapny and then share the links with your clients, customers and colleagues.
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Existing-Home Sales Rise in Most States in First Quarter; Metro Area Prices Mixed
Existing-home sales continued to recover in the first quarter with gains recorded in 49 states and the District of Columbia, while 22 percent of the available metropolitan areas saw prices rise from a year ago, according to the latest survey by the National Association of Realtors®.
Total state existing-home sales, including single-family and con-do, rose 8.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.14 million in the first quarter from 4.75 million in the fourth quarter, and are only 0.8 percent below a 5.18 million pace during the same period in 2010.
Also in the first quarter, the median existing single-family home price rose in 34 out of 153 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) from the first quarter of 2010, including four with double-digit in-creases; one was unchanged and 118 areas showed price de-clines.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said home prices are all over the map. “The reading of quarterly price data can be vola-tile because they are based on the types of homes that are sold during the quarter. When buyers principally purchase distressed properties in a given market, the recorded prices will be very low, which is what we’re seeing now in much of the country,” he said. “Annual price data provides a better guide about the direction of the market in those areas.”
The national median existing single-family home price was $158,700 in the first quarter, down 4.6 percent from $166,400 in the first quarter of 2010. The median is where half sold for more and half sold for less. Distressed homes, typically sold at a discount of about 20 percent, accounted for 39 percent of first quarter sales, up from 36 percent a year earlier.
To clarify, Yun said lower priced homes have seen the best sales performance. “The biggest sales increase has been in the lower price ranges, which are popular with investors and cash buyers,” he said. “The preponderance of sales activity at the lower end is bringing down the median price, so what we’re seeing is the result of a change in the composition of home sales.”
Although sales are slightly below a year ago, the volume of homes sold for $100,000 or less in the first quarter was 8.9 per-cent higher than the first quarter of 2010, creating a downward skew on the overall median price. The share of all-cash home purchases rose to 33 percent in the first quarter from 27 percent in the first quarter of 2010.
Investors accounted for 21 percent of first quarter transactions, up from 18 percent a year ago, while first-time buyers purchased 32 percent of homes, down from 42 percent in the first quarter of 2010 when a tax credit was in place. Repeat buyers accounted for a 47 percent market share in the first quarter, up from 40 percent a year earlier.
“The rising sales trend in nearly all states is a part of the healing process to clear off inventory. Sales need to rise be-fore prices can firm up,” Yun added.
NAR President Ron Phipps, broker-president of Phipps Re-alty in Warwick, R.I., said strong sales of distressed homes are exactly what the market needs. “The good news is foreclosures, which account for two-thirds of all distressed homes sold, are selling very quickly,” he said. “Short sales still take far too long to get lender approval, but it appears the inventory of distressed property is peaking and will be gradually declining next year. This means the market should slowly return to balance. We are encouraged that recent home buyers are having exceptionally low default rates.”
According to Freddie Mac, the national commitment rate on a 30-year conventional fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.85 percent in the first quarter, up from a record low 4.41 percent in the fourth quarter, but below the 5.00 percent average in the first quarter of 2010.
Regionally, existing-home sales in the Northeast increased 0.8 percent in the first quarter to a level of 800,000 but are 7.3 percent below the first quarter of 2010. The median ex-isting single-family home price in the Northeast declined 5.0 percent to $234,100 in the first quarter from a year ago.
To read the entire story, visit www.realtor.org.
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3rd Short Sales w/ Donavan Pieterse 9a-1p *4th CNYIS Board of Directors meeting 9:30am *5th GSAR Member Social - BBQ Bash - 12-1:30p *5th Quality of Life Series “Insure Yourself” 1:30-2:30p *11-13th NAR Mid-year meetings, Washington DC18th Through the Eyes of Appraiser w/Jane Mostow 8:30-5 * 19th Lunch with Congresswoman Buerkle at GSAR *21st Downtown Living Tour24th Lobby Day, Albany
1st Ev’thing to Know Lead/Asbestos w/Steve Selig 9a-12p*1st Ev’thing to Know Water/Radon/CO w/Steve Selig 1-4p*1-15th BJ’s Signups at GSAR - 8:30a-4:30p *2nd GSAR Board of Directors Meeting 2:30pm *3rd Annual Membership Meeting, Doubletree, 8:30a8th CNYIS Board of Directors Meeting 9:30a *9th GCL Group meeting 1:30p *9th GSAR Member Social - Sweet Treat - 2:30-4p *9th Fair Housing,Easier than you Think w/Fran Carroll 9a-12p*15th How Old is this House with Greg Booth 9a-12p *
4th GSAR Office Closed, 4th of July Holiday7th Member Social, Doggie Daze, 12-1:30p *7th Mandatory Ethics Class with Don Radke, 1-5p *25th GSAR Golf Outing, Links at Erie Village26th Grievance, Arb, Proc Cause w/Fran Carrol 9a-12p *27th CNYIS Board of Directors Meeting, 9:30a *
4th GSAR Member Social - Burger Blitz - 12-1:30p *4th Quality of Life Series “Self Employed” 1:30-2:30p*9th New Member Orientation, Phase I, 9a-5p *10th New Member Orientation, Phase II, 9a-12:30p *23rd Purchase Offer to Closing w/Rob Carter 9a-1p *25th GSAR Board of Directors Meeting, 2:30p *
7th CNYIS Board of Directors Meeting, 9:30a *8th GCL Group meeting 1:30p *8th GSAR Member Social, Wine Tasting, 2:30-4p *10-25th Parade of Homes, Inverness Gardens11-14th NYSAR Fall Business Meetings, Turningstone Resort15th REALTOR Day at Parade of Homes, Inverness Gardens22nd GSAR Board of Directors Meeting, 2:30p *22nd Creative Financing w/Donovan Pieterse 9a-1p *
4th Affiliate Appreciation Reception, 9a *5th CNYIS Board of Directors Meeting, 9:30a *6th GSAR Member Social, Donuts & Cider, 12-1:30p *6th Quality of Life Ser. “Get out what you put in” 1:30-2:30p *11,13-14 Agency, Ethics, Fair Housing w/Don Radke 8:30a-5p *18-19th GRI 402, 8:30a-5p *25th Fair Housing,Easier than you Think w/Fran Carroll 9a-12p*27th GSAR Board of Directors Meeting, 2:30p *
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ABSTRACT COMPANIESAttainable Restorations, Inc. Terry Wood 469-5000Envision Abstract Anita Barone 468-1228 Stewart Title Insurance Co. Kimberly Allen 472-4761
ACCOUNTING, Tax & Payroll ServicesCNY Asset Management LLC Bradley O’Connor 263-4484The Terzolo Financial Group Ed Terzolo 484-1020
ADVERTISINGLamar Richard Ruch 422-6708Syracuse.com Michele Sardinia-Barker 251-1845The Post-Standard Marlene Williams 470-2041
APPRAISERSAccurate Real Estate Appraisal Jeremy Lockwood 413-5024Affiliated Appr.Service Thomas Perry 622-0496Advantage Appraisal Anne DeMore 683-5673Allen Appraisal David Allen 736-2020Allied American Co Nicholas Vescio Jr. 422-2806 Appr & Real Estate Srvc Nancy O’Connor 676-4117Apple Appraisal Group Thomas Galster 637-0790Appraisal Reports Jeff Davis 662-3428Appraisals Unlimited Sarah DuMond 492-2144Bear Appraisal Service Timothy Sayers 729-6892Bertonica Appraisal Services Frank Bertonica 214-0355Bollinger, Christopher Christopher Bollinger 637-2904Carney Appraisal Consultant Thomas P Carney 622-5091CI Appraisal Analytics Robert Banton 428-4545CNL Appraisal & Realty Svc, LLC Carmen Liberatore 622-3051CNY Appraisal Associates Greg Segar 422-1784Copeland & Copeland Walt Copeland 479-8889DRB Appraisal Services Derrick Burford 607-770-3822Emerald City Realty John LaVine 446-7624Essig Appraisal Association Steven Essig 699-4972Fidelity Appraisal Robert Riedl 655-1001Grady Appraisals Lawrence Fontana 427-8493H. Eric VanLeer, Appraisals H. Eric VanLeer 784-5620Haggerty Appraisal Services Mark Haggerty 468-3624Haskell-James Real Estate Patrick James 363-8720Home Appr. Srvc. Inc Christine Yaro 635-1304Integra Realty Resources William Kimball 422-5577J. Williams Appraisals James Williams 637-8988JEM Appraisals Jane Mostow 689-3926JT Appraisal Joyce S Taurisano 732-3583Keith Pylinski Appraisal Keith Pylinski 607-859-2929Kimball Appraisal Group, Inc David Beecher 422-5577Kirchmeyer & Associates Andrew Doherty 452-1555Liddell Appraisal Service Paul Liddell 768-6639Limestone Appr Ronald Bollinger 682-2888McKean-Owens John Owens 474-3701MJM Real Estate & Appraisals Michael Morrissey 468-6399Mercury Appraisals John Mody 424-1379Oak Hill Appraisals William J. Ryan Jr. 687-6275Onondaga County Appraisal Ser Barbara Emerson 446-0868 Patricia M Sturick Patricia Sturick 289-2640Patrick O’Connor Appraisals Patrick O’Connor 727-1441Pioneer Appraisal Matthew Haynes 607-756-1848PK Appraisals Jonnie Nickles 794-6503Petrocci Appraisal Michael Petrocci 487-3648Premier Appraisals of CNY Kimberly Lunderman 673-7155Residential Appraisal Srvc John LeClair 622-4369RPI Appraisal Charles Iannello 607-847-8288R.U.S.H. Appraisal Service Ralph Smaldon 336-0289Spinner Appraisals Susan C. Spinner 458-7139Successful Appr. Srvc. Edward J. Pfohl, Jr. 471-0510Surace Appraisal Assoc., Inc. Joseph J. Surace Jr. 337-0315Tarolli, John John W. Tarolli 488-6951The Dennison Company Ronald Dennison 453-7028Toole Appraisals James Toole 447-6312Wallace Appraisal Associates Art Wallace 457-6010Wicker Appraisal Associates Paul Wicker 471-8866Zalizniak Appraisal Victor Zalizniak 472-2771
ATTORNEYSAli, Pappas & Cox, PC Edwina Schleider 472-4481Germain & Germain LLP Neil Germain Esq. 422-0314Gilberti Stinziano Heintz & Smith P.C. Francis Stinziano 442-0100 Hill & Fischer, P.C. Seth A. Fischer 475-0000Jeffrey B. Davis Jeffrey Davis 478-1234Karp Law Offices Stephen Karp 458-5040Law Office of Robert Carter Robert Carter 701-2727Lang Law Office Vaughn D. Lang, Esq. 445-1831MacKenzie Hughes LLP Mark Wasmund 233-8214Mangano, Lucchesi & Collins Rocco Mangano 471-0065Meggesto, Crossett & Valerino LLP Edwina Schleider 471-1664Melvin & Melvin, PLLC David Jones 422-1311Priest Law Offices Ellen Priest 474-7401Sugarman Law Firm, LLP Maria Armstrong 362-8901
CLEANOUT & JUNK REMOVAL1-800-Got-Junk? Derek Zehr 408-6152Junk King Shendal Drake 565-4973RECYCALL John Farstler 423-0768
FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES - continuedMerrill Lynch Raymond Yackel 424-0475Prudential Financial John Hayes 446-1515The Terzolo Financial Group Ed Terzolo 484-1020
HOME BUYERS/SELLERS SERVICES1-800-Got-Junk? Derek Zehr 408-6152Attainable Restorations Terry Wood 469-5000Bluemoon Enterprises of CNY Christene Covell 487-8832CRAL Contracting Craig Zinserling 671-6006Ehrlich Pest Control David DeMarin 472-6844Expert Chimney Services Jock Rotella 469-5004Greater Syr. Moving & Storage Jon Cleland 458-9080Home Builders/Remodelers of CNY Mary Thompson 463-6261Home Headquarters, Inc. Kerry Quaglia 474-1939Junk King Shendal Drake 565-4973Move In Condition Edaina Jeschke 479-6390Pelligra Transport Tom Fragola 479-5311RECYCALL John Farstler 423-0768Richard Foley Professional Tile Rick Foley 416-2800Ryan Homes Tom Peters 457-8942Servpro N&E Onon. & Osw. County Bob Moses 457-3432University Neighborhood Preserv. Joanne Stewart 476-5228
INSURANCEAFLAC Elizabeth Carney 218-6468Dominick Falcone Agency Inc David MacLachlan 422-6128Fiscal Fitness / Health Insurance Clark Gronsbell 477-1906Lattanzio Assoc. - Nationwide Rocco Lattanzio 252-9141Prudential Financial John Hayes 446-1515State Farm Insurance Chris Otis 458-5234
LEAD INSPECTORS/ASSESSORSA Best Home Inspection Thomas Francis 439-1103Home Insp.’s by the Fulmer Group Mark Fulmer 474-5776Morgan & Morgan Home Inspec. Will Morgan 422-0852Pillar to Post Greg Booth 424-9970Quality Home Inspection Vincent Domboski 638-0865
MEMBER SERVICESAT&T Travis Yerkey 708-5559Commission Express of WNY Jason Musinger 585-271-7788DOSH Technology Partners Doug Phillips 579-4600Fiscal Fitness/Employee Benefits Clark Gronsbell 477-1906Greater Syr. Moving & Storage Jon Cleland 458-9080iZigg Mobile Marketing Victor Shattuck 243-0577J.B. Kane, Inc John Beardslee 451-7590Landforms Rick Percoco 518-692-0269NYSAR Sal Prividera 518-463-0300Pop-A-Lock of CNY Steven Kimmich 607-330-0300Talentude Training & Development Chuck Bartlett 458-8382The Professional Career Center Frank Duesel 432-1045USA Datanet Elizabeth Backus 579-7112
MOLDA Best Home Inspection Thomas Francis 439-1103A Total Home Inspection Mark Smith 698-8326American Bldg. Insp. & Training Co Joseph Mahr 432-5555Attainable Restorations, Inc. Terry Wood 469-5000Bob Builder Home Inspections Bob Hutchinson 830-2548Cornerstone Building Inspection David Hartpence 622-1698CRAL Contracting, Inc Craig Zinserling 671-6006Home Insp.’s by the Fulmer Group Mark Fulmer 474-5776Home Team Insp. Service John Baranick 252-7466Morgan & Morgan Home Inspec. Will Morgan 422-0852Pillar to Post Greg Booth 424-9970Quality Home Inspection Vince Domboski 415-6088Servpro N&E Onon. & Osw. County Bob Moses 457-3432
MORTGAGE COMPANIES/BANKS/PROGRAMS1st Priority Mortgage, Inc Rose Reiser 622-2111Alliance Bank, N.A George Sageer 699-5444AmeriCU Fred Pushlar 622-5447 x225 Bank of America Home Loans Joseph Proppe 233-5858Beacon Federal Cathy Rogers 433-0111CNY Mortgage Bankers Assoc Jeremy Thomas 888-691-0992Commonfund Mortgage Jane Cagwin 422-2325Empower Federal Credit Union Kelly Sherman 462-5000First Niagara Paula Dolan Graham 477-6064Fulton Savings Bank Kenneth Parrotte 592-3126Geddes Federal Savings Bill Hemmerlein 468-6281Home Funding Finders, Inc Carol Wink 701-1390 Homestead Financial Service Aleen Morris 445-2000HSBC Bank USA Margie Brown 484-5581HUNT Mortgage Thomas Ferrara 256-9327Key Bank John Petrus 470-5149Merrill Lynch Raymond Yackel 424-0475Met Life Home Loans Jeff Pinard 453-6805PARMCO Mortgage Co. Inc Bryan Parmley 682-4600Pathfinder Bank Reyne Pierce 207-8052Solvay Bank Louise Hoffmann 468-1661Syracuse Securities Paul Palladino 424-0218The Funding Source Phil La Tessa 434-9292University Neighborhood Preserv. Joanne Stewart 476-5228 Upstate Capital Jan Quitzau 432-5270Visions Federal Credit Union Megan Detrick 800-242-2120Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Gregory Fitts 454-9346Wilber National Bank Tim Bargelski 288-2017
NYS LICENSED HOME INSPECTORSA Best Home Inspection Thomas Francis 439-1103A Royal Home Inspection Karl Reiser 436-4750A Total Home Inspection Mark Smith 698-8326Absolute Home Inspection Thomas Sherman 673-1755Advanced Home Inspection Svc Don Archer 792-9029Alton Inspections, LLC Richard Alton 415-4847American Bldg. Insp. & Training Co Joseph Mahr 432-5555Ardent Home Inspections Annie-Laurie Hunter 481-4237Bob Builder Home Inspections Bob Hutchinson 830-2548Braga Home Inspection Christopher Braga 382-8650Casey’s Home Inspection James Casey, Jr. 569-5707Closer Look Home Insp. Michael Chapman 652-4975Central New York ASHI Robert Sterner 638-9458CNY NACHI Annie-Laurie Hunter 481-4237Cornerstone Building Inspection David Hartpence 622-1698Craftsman Home Inspection Peter Apgar 278-3143Dean Home Inspection Service Simon Dean 345-6726DGHI Dave Gambocarto 727-9909DiRaddo’s Home Inspection Svc. Ronald DiRaddo 445-1234Expert Building Inspections Jay M. Rotella 380-3294Foley Home Inspection Services John D. Foley 655-3701FullScope Home Inspection Inc. David Ferguson 395-1400G.F. Frost Construction, Inc Gary Frost 488-0950Greg Haley Home Inspection, LLC Greg Haley 559-6666HomePro of CNY Robert Sterner 638-9458Home Insp.’s by the Fulmer Group Mark Fulmer 474-5776Home Team Insp. Service John Baranick 252-7466Lloyd Hubbard Lloyd Hubbard 427-7691Morgan & Morgan Home Inspec. Will Morgan 422-0852Pillar to Post Greg Booth 424-9970Quality Home Inspection Vince Domboski 415-6088Ralph A. Garcea Jr. Home Ralph Garcea Jr 478-9185Robert Cooper, Home Inspector Robert Cooper 446-4258Safe Home Inspections Rudy Sapp 638-2382Smith Inspection Services, LLC Michael Smith 363-8074The Izzy Group Michael Isabell 561-9297Thomas A. Tyler Home Inspection Tom Tyler 453-2949
PEST INSPECTIONA Best Home Inspection Thomas Francis 439-1103A Total Home Inspection Mark Smith 698-8326Cornerstone Building Inspection David Hartpence 622-1698DGHI Dave Gambocarto 727-9909Greg Haley Home Inspection LLC Greg Haley 559-6666Home Insp.’s by the Fulmer Group Mark Fulmer 474-5776Pillar to Post Greg Booth 424-9970Quality Home Inspection Vince Domboski 415-6088Safe Home Inspections Rudy Sapp 638-2382The Home Team Insp. Service John Baranick 252-7466
RADON - Certified Mitigation:Bob Builder Home Inspections Bob Hutchinson 830-2548Smith Inspection Services, LLC Michael Smith 363-8074 RADON - NYSDOH Certified Testers:Absolute Home Inspection Tom Sherman 673-1755American Bldg. Insp. & Training Co Joseph Mahr 432-5555Ardent Home Inspections Annie-Laurie Hunter 481-4237Bob Builder Home Inspections Bob Hutchinson 830-2548Casey’s Home Inspection James Casey, Jr. 569-5707Closer Look Home Inspection Mike Chapman 652-4975Cornerstone Building Inspection David Hartpence 622-1698DGHI Dave Gambocarto 727-9909FullScope Home Inspection Inc. David Ferguson 395-1400Greg Haley Home Inspection Greg Haley 559-6666Home Insp.’s by the Fulmer Group Mark Fulmer 474-5776HomePro of CNY Robert Sterner 638-9458Home Team Insp. Service John Baranick 252-7466Morgan & Morgan Home Inspec. Will Morgan 422-0852Radon Solutions of CNY Gary Morrissette 754-8187Safe Home Inspections Rudy Sapp 638-2382Smith Inspection Services, LLC Michael Smith 363-8074Thomas A. Tyler Home Inspection Tom Tyler 453-2949
TITLE SERVICESMacKenzie Hughes LLP Mark Wasmund 233-8214Stewart Title Insurance Co. Kimberly Allen 472-4761
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