2012 Annual Sponsors RASL is 1233 Members Strong! Jazz March 2012 From: William Campbell, Director of Education, 407/438-1400 x 2406 Florida Realtors Urges Members to Renew Their License ORLANDO, FL, Feb 21, 2012 - In a recent report from the Florida Real Estate Commission, Florida Realtors has learned that nearly 2/3rds of all licensees with licenses expiring on March 30, 2012 have yet to complete the renewal process. According to Florida Statute 475.182, all licensees must complete the required post-licensing or continuing education and submit a renewal application and fee on or before the date of expiration. Any license that is not renewed at the end of the license period shall automatically revert to involuntary inactive status. At that time, practice of real estate by licensees with an involuntary inactive license is illegal. Licensees can go online to http://www.myfloridaliense.com to verify continuing education credits, as well as submit their renewal application online. Once all education requirements are met and the application has been received, the license will renew automatically the next business day. Many licensees think that once continuing education has been completed, renewal is automatic. At the same time, the opposite is true and some licensees will complete their application online without ensuring all continuing education has been completed. Only when both the required education has been completed, and the application has been received by the DBPR, will a license be renewed. Also, some members may not be aware of their expiration date. With one-quarter of all Florida license holders due to renew on March 30th, Florida Realtors is encourag- ing all licensees (not just members) to go online to verify their license expiration date, completed continuing education and application status. Licensees may also contact the Customer Contact Center of the DBPR at 850-487-1395 to verify this information. Florida Realtors®, formerly known as the Florida Association of Realtors®, serves as the voice for real estate in Florida. It provides programs, services, continuing education, research and legislative representation to its 115,000 members in 64 boards/associations. Florida Realtors® Media Center website is available at http://media.floridarealtors.org .
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2012 Annual Sponsors
RASL is 1233 Members Strong!
Jazz March 2012
From: William Campbell, Director of Education, 407/438-1400 x 2406
Florida Realtors Urges Members to Renew Their License
ORLANDO, FL, Feb 21, 2012 - In a recent report from the Florida Real Estate Commission, Florida Realtors has learned that nearly 2/3rds of all licensees with licenses expiring on March 30, 2012 have yet to complete the renewal process. According to Florida Statute 475.182, all licensees must complete the required post-licensing or continuing education and submit a renewal application and fee on or before the date of expiration. Any license that is not renewed at the end of the license period shall automatically revert to involuntary inactive status. At that time, practice of real estate by licensees with an involuntary inactive license is illegal. Licensees can go online to http://www.myfloridaliense.com to verify continuing education credits, as well as submit their renewal application online. Once all education requirements are met and the application has been received, the license will renew automatically the next business day. Many licensees think that once continuing education has been completed, renewal is automatic. At the same time, the opposite is true and some licensees will complete their application online without ensuring all continuing education has been completed. Only when both the required education has been completed, and the application has been received by the DBPR, will a license be renewed. Also, some members may not be aware of their expiration date. With one-quarter of all Florida license holders due to renew on March 30th, Florida Realtors is encourag-ing all licensees (not just members) to go online to verify their license expiration date, completed continuing education and application status. Licensees may also contact the Customer Contact Center of the DBPR at 850-487-1395 to verify this information.
Florida Realtors®, formerly known as the Florida Association of Realtors®, serves as the voice for real estate in Florida. It provides programs, services, continuing education,
research and legislative representation to its 115,000 members in 64 boards/associations. Florida Realtors® Media Center website is available at http://media.floridarealtors.org.
Dues Reminder
Annual Renewals 2012-2013 for RMLS are due by March 31st. Please make sure your renewal is paid by then to prevent a late fee.
You have the option right now to make a partial payment and have it paid in full by March 31st. You can either pay online, over the phone with a credit card,
mail check or stop by the office at RASL and see Karen Galarza. To view your account logon to www.rmlsfl.com and click on the “RMLS Billing” tab and select “My Account”. Or on the home page you can go to the middle where it says ‘Quick Links” click on “Pay Bill” and logon. If you do not remember your login, please contact Karen Galarza at [email protected] or call (direct line) 772-294-7082 or 772-465-6080 to get the information.
GPS (General Procedures & System)—Regional MLS Orientation Class DATE: Thursday, March 1
WHERE: Board Room at the Association TIME: 9:30AM to 11:30AM
GPS (General Procedures & System)—Regional MLS Orientation Class
DATE: Wednesday, April 18 WHERE: Board Room at the Association
TIME: 9:30AM to Noon To register you can reach Karen Galarza at 772-294-7082.
Regional MLS Classes
Regional MLS offers training classes at no cost to you!
To view all available training classes, time and locations visit www.rmlsfl.com and click on the “Training” tab.
Scroll down and select “Click to Register for a Class” and logon. Registration is complete when you have received an email confirmation.
Keep in mind that class date & time are subject to change. It is very important that you do register or cancel the class ahead of time to avoid a $10 charge on your account.
If you need help with registration, cancellation, or logging on feel free to contact Karen Galarza at (direct line) 772-294-7082 or 772-465-6080 or by email at [email protected].
Karen Galarza Member Services Coordinator/RMLS Specialist
Direct Line:772-294-7082
RASL Membership Breakfast February 3, 2012
Sponsored By:
Doug Rooks Auctioneer
RASL Director/RPAC Chair
Judy Smith top bid for “Heart Cakes” by John Heaning,
Heaning Home Inspections
Bill LoBrutto top bid for “Cutco Knives Cake”
by Jason Fletcher, Cutco Closing Gifts
Sarah Taylor top bid for “Rum Cake”
by John Slivon Real Estate Comp. of TC
June D’Angelo top bid for “Strawberries & Cream
Cake” by Joe Estes, Century 21 All Professional
Guest Speaker Eric Sain
District 3 FL Realtor® PAC Trustee
Guest Speaker Jack Graecen
Political Representative Florida REALTORS®
John Slivon top bid for “Dreamy Creamy Coconut
Cake” By Neil Archer,
SCRIPPS
Curtis Lowe top bid for “Southern Comfort Krispy Kreme
Bread Pudding” by Jarrod Lowe,
RE/MAX Masterpiece
President Patty Renna top bid for “Hot Mama’s Decadent Plumbers Dream
Cake” by Jason Parish, All City Plumbing Two
Wendy Ciacci & Audrey Allen top bid for “Lady Bug Cake”
by John Watson, Coastal Pest Control
Anthony Gambardella top bid for “Inspecting I Doo Cake”
by Ken Knoblauch, Ken Knoblauch Home Inspections
Bill LoBrutto top bid for “The Original
“Stanley Steemer” Cake” by Mike Fazzari, Stanley Steemer
RPAC Social & Event: ***************************************************
Attention All REATLORS® & Affiliates! Social Mixer—FL Realtors® PAC Night Out! DATE: Thursday, April 19 TIME: 5:30PM—8:00PM LOCATION: Vine & Barley 1680 SW St. Lucie West Port St Lucie
Finger foods and two drink tickets provided.
Miscellaneous raffles—10 tickets for $5.00 (Need to be present to win!)
Road Warrior Package & Membership Raffles
RASL’s Got Talent DATE: July 20th LOCATION: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL Proceeds to benefit Florida REALTORS® PAC More Information to follow
Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. You may refuse to
contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS® or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 100% of your contribution is
sent to National RPAC and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a; National RPAC returns up to 70% of your contribution to FARPAC for use in connection with the election of state and local candidates and
CDPE Designation DATE: Thursday, March 1 and Friday, March 2 TIME: 9:00AM to 5:30PM LOCATION: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL Cost: $449 See flyer in Jazz for more information. Thursday, March 1st Morning: Chelsea Title Afternoon: Cutco Closing Gifts Friday, March 2nd Morning: Group One Mortgage Afternoon: DR Horton
Conversational Spanish for Realtors® DATE: Begins Wednesday, March 7 for the next 8 Wednesdays TIME: Class begins at 8:30AM to 9:30AM Conversation and Practice—9:30AM to 10:00AM LOCATION: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL COST: $85.00 plus $15.00 for book Sponsored By: Global Business Council See flyer in Jazz for more information.
14 HR Continuing Education DATE: March 20, Tuesday and March 21, Wednesday TIME: 9:00AM to 5:00PM LOCATION: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL COST: $45.00 March 20 Afternoon Sponsor: PNC Core Law Only—March 20th TIME: 9:00AM to Noon COST: $25.00 Core Law Sponsor: SCRIPPS
Visas for International Buyers & Sellers DATE: March 28 Speaker: Attorney William Cavanaugh TIME: 10:30AM to Noon LOCATION: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL COST: $10 if registered by March 2 Go to www.rasl.com and register under class name of 032812VISA After March 2 the fee is $15.00
ATTENTION RASL REALTORS!!!
Did you last take your Code of Ethics between 2005—2008?
NAR requires you complete a Quadrennial Code of Ethics by December 2012.
Dates available for the Code of Ethics at RASL!
Friday—May 25 Friday—July 27
Friday—September 28
Friday—November 30
All classes are held in the Education Center at the Association from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Sponsored By
New Member Orientation & Code of Ethics (COE):
DATE: March 23, 2012— Friday
ORIENTATION: 9am to Noon
CODE OF ETHICS: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
WHERE: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL
14 Hours Continuing Education in September: *************************************************
14 HR Continuing Education DATE: September 25 (Tuesday) & September 26 (Wednesday) TIME: 9:00AM to 5:00PM LOCATION: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL COST: $45.00 Core Law Only—September 25th TIME: 9:00AM to Noon COST: $25.00
The Power of Video Blogging/Video Marketing—The How To DATE: Tuesday, April 10 WHERE: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL TIME: 10:00AM to Noon COST: Free The New 2012 Short Sale Guidelines DATE: Tuesday, April 17 WHERE: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL TIME: 1:00PM to 4:00PM The How To Do Social Media DATE: Friday, April 27 WHERE: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL TIME: 9:00AM to Noon
March Brokers Roundtable Guest Speaker: Ken Pruitt, St Lucie Co. Property Appraiser DATE: Friday, March 30 TIME: 9:000AM to 10:00AM Breakfast treats—8:30AM WHERE: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL REGISTER: Email Lynne at [email protected] or call the Association SPONSOR: Gulfstream Business Bank
For More Information Contact Mary Gibbins, Education Director
April Brokers Roundtable Guest Speaker: Dr Henry Fishkind, PhD, Fishkind & Associates DATE: Tuesday, April 17 TIME: 10:30AM to Noon WHERE: Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center at RASL REGISTER: Email Lynne at [email protected] SPONSOR: Seacoast National Bank
RASL’s Day at the Mets! DATE: Saturday, March 24th WHERE: Digital Domain Park 527 NW Peacock Park Port St. Lucie COST: $15.00 per person includes FREE tailgate party Tailgate Party—11:00am Game—1:10pm See flyer in Jazz.
Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may contribute more or less than the sug-gested amount. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS® or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 100% of your contribution is sent to National RPAC and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a; National RPAC returns up to 70% of your contribution to FARPAC for use in connection with the election of state and local candidates and issues in Florida.
RASL’s Affiliate Trade Show DATE: Friday, June 1st WHERE: Port St Lucie Community Center 2195 SE Airoso Blvd. Port St Lucie
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW!
RASL’s 7th Annual Golf Tournament DATE: Friday, October 1 WHERE: Gator Trace Golf and Country Club 4302 Gator Trace Drive Fort Pierce
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW!
Have you ever dreamed of throwing out the first pitch at a baseball game? Submit the winning bid at the RASL /FL Realtors PAC Silent Auction
And you will be the lucky one throwing the First Pitch on Saturday, March 24 at RASL’s Day at the Mets!
Here’s how it works: RASL is taking bids to throw out the first pitch at RASL’s Day at the Mets game on
Saturday, March 24 1:10pm -New York Mets VS St Louis Cardinals. This is a silent auction and the amount you are bidding will go to
FL Realtors PAC in your name.
Only the amount of the highest bid will be announced during the week and in the up-dates from RASL.
The bidding will be closed on Thursday, March 22nd at 4:00pm. Bids can either be emailed to [email protected] or call the Association.
Your bid will be confirmed by email.
The winners name will be announced from RASL on Friday, March 23rd.
The winner top bid will be submitted to FR as your2012 FL Realtors PAC contribution.
Welcome New Members: **********************************************************************************************
New Brokers/Office: Jean Lambs One Source Real Estate Group Jack Lupo Florida Home Sellers, Inc. Jacob Meyer MG1 Realty Inc New Realtors®: Fatima Arbelo The Keyes Company Michelle Baskerville AlphaDog Realty Brenda Renee Box Keller Williams Realty Bonnie Buchanan Coldwell Banker/Thomas J White RE Joanne Canedo AlphaDog Realty Jonathan Dark Lakewood Realty Company Thomas A Erdman Waterstone Realty Thomas C Fink MG1 Realty Inc Kimberely Hellkemp The Real Estate Co of the Treasure Coast Inc Jeannie Martinico Bonnie First Realty, Inc Brian Oconnor Quest Real Estate Solutions Violeta E Perdomo-Marte Daniel J Taddeo Pa Diana Diaz Roach AlphaDog Realty Frank Peter Silva Real Living All Florida Realty Kent L Staker Jr Waterstone Realty Bruce Wallace Keller Williams Realty Christina White RE/MAX Masterpiece Realty Richard J Wilson One Source Real Estate Group New Affiliate/Affiliate Company: Gail E King Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club New Affiliate Associate: Jennifer Scott DR Horton Mary E Shaffer Seacoast National Bank Debbie Skidmore Seacoast National Bank Terri Sloan Seacoast National Bank Tara Turner Seacoast National Bank Office Transfers: Douglas Ashley from Coldwell Banker/Res. Real Est to Keller Williams Realty Stephen Brown from Advanced Realty Services to The Keyes Company Enrique Crespo from St Lucie Property Management to Blue Water Reel Estate Tara Edwards from Savanna Club Realty to St Lucie River Realty Thomas Fink from Highlight Realty to MG1 Realty Camille Fionte from Integrity Realty of the Treas. Coast to Keller Williams Realty Connie Georgiton from Boca Executive Realty to A1 Realty Of SLC Christine Huckaby from Real Living Realty Unlimited to Ubar Realty Kimberly Keith from The Keyes Company to Illustrated Properties Merilee Landrigan from Savanna Club Realty to St Lucie River Realty Gloria Monahan from Real Estate of Florida to M.E. Good Realty Denise Panny from Coldwell Banker Ed Schlitt to Illustrated Prop Diane Steele from Savanna Club Realty to St Lucie River Realty Natalie Tignor from Coldwell Banker/ Res. Real Est to Keller Williams Realty
March 1 7720, 7730, 7740, 7750 NOTE: This session is being held at Parks Edge. Birthday Cake Sponsored By: Ally Parker Brown Title
March 8 7180, 7220, 7740, 7750 Sponsor: Harbor Community Bank
March 15 7710, 7500 Sponsor: Ken Knoblauch Home Inspections
March 22 7030, 7040, 7050 Sponsor: Stanley Steemer March 29 7170, 7260, 7270 Sponsor: Weinstein, Jones & Associates
Marketing Madness is a FREE Program brought to you by RASL to aid and benefit in your real estate career. Breakfast is provided by our awesome affiliates sponsors. Come join us every Thursday from 8:30am-10am to network with the affiliates as well as other Realtor® members. If you use this program as a means to grow your business, you will be amazed by your success!
All Marketing Madness are held at the Association in the Ken & Aileen Pruitt Education Center unless otherwise stated.
