The Mahoning Valley  REALTOR®

Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS®
5405 Market Street, Youngstown, OH  44512
Phone 330-788-7026  Fax 330-788-4329

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The Voice for Real Estate in the Youngstown Columbiana Area

September 2009 Newsletter Vol 10 Issue 09   

It is the mission of the Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS® to serve its members by protecting and enhancing the members' rights and capabilities to conduct their real estate business and increase their profit opportunities;  by monitoring compliance with professional standards thus enabling members to serve the public in a competent and ethical manner; by expanding legislative influence to promote and protect private property rights for the benefit of the real estate marketplace.
 

In This Issue:
Consumer Spending Shift!
Right Tools|Right Time
Real Estate Today Radio
NAR's REALTOR® Benefits
Cordray Sues Mortgage
Presidents Sales Club Winners
From OAR eConnections
YCAR Trade Fair & Seminar
Delphi Needs Your Help!
Dues Deadline
Dues Waiver-Do You Qualify?
Seeking Items for YCAR 100th
SUPRA Lockbox Sale
Read It & Reap
Coming Events
Education
BOD Action
In Sympathy
Welcome New Members
FREE Classifieds


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YCAR.org
CRISMLS.com
OhioOpenHouseFinder.com
OAR Short Sale Forum
NAR Market Insight

Contacts:

YCAR

5405 Market Street
Youngstown, OH 44512
Pho: 330-788-7026
Fax: 330-788-4329
Email:
Staff@ycar.org
Web: www.ycar.org
Hours: M-F 8:30-5:00

YCAR Staff:

Sharyn Braunstein
  Chief  Executive Officer
  Ext: 102

Jeff Hudson, e-PRO
  Technical Coordinator
  MVR Design
  Ext: 103

Mary Ann Pallante
  Office Manager
  Membership Secretary
  Bookkeeper
  Ext: 101

Tracy Moracco
  Receptionist/Secretary
  SUPRA KeyBox Manager
  Ext: 106

MVR Editors:

Tom Coppola
Leon Turek

Legal Counsel:

Attorney Donald Leone

Officers:

Eric Caspary
  President

David Klacik
  President-Elect


Joan Zarlenga
  Treasurer

Kathy Carroll
  Immediate Past President

Board of Directors:

Sandi Bates
Paul Bevilacqua
John Burgan
Jim Grantz
Jennifer Hanigosky
Dawn Kuhn
Debbie Parisi
Dom Vechiarelli
Dave Walker
Bob Weily

CRIS Directors:

Terri Hoon
Judy Whittenberger
Ray Knight

CRIS Alternates:

Funmi Olarewaju
Brenda Palmer

OAR Directors:

Sharyn Braunstein, CEO
Kathy Carroll
Eric Caspary
Jerri Florio
David Klacik
Tom Williams, OAR DVP
Joan Zarlenga

OAR Alternates:

Betty Belding
Terri Hoon
Dawn Kuhn
Debbie Parisi
Carole A. Sharkey
Bob Weily


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 President’s View by Eric Caspary, President - Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS®

 

3 Great Business Building Questions

Let's take a look at some questions you can ask to help gauge a prospect's interest level and avoid going down the "long road to nowhere" when it comes to turning prospects into clients.

Question #1: If you don't mind me asking, what got you thinking about moving anyway? This is a great question because it allows you to understand their motivation for wanting to buy a house in the first place. 


Something I tell clients all the time is that people don't come to you to buy a house. They come to you to buy the deliverable that house will provide. So as an example, people are less interested in the house itself, and instead, are more interested in a good, safe neighborhood where they can call home. 

Or as another example, they're not interested in the condo as much as they're interested in the shorter commute having a condo can provide. The point is, generally speaking, people are less interested in the house itself and more concerned about the problem they're trying to solve or the "state of being" they're looking to achieve as a result of buying or selling that home.  And as the Agent, your job is to uncover that motivation for why they want to move and then determine if that's a short or long term contributor for them ultimately buying or selling a home with you. 

Question #2: What kind of timeframe were you looking at for making a move? Is this something you're looking at over the next couple of months, later on this year, or maybe even 2010? 


I like this one because it gets right at the heart of when they expect to move - without you coming across as too pushy in the process. Sometimes I think REALTORS® are hesitant to ask this question because they're afraid of the answer. "What if they're not ready to buy right now", they might be thinking. "Well, let's not worry about that and instead just work really, really hard and get this sale pushed through."  Then they find out that their client's company can't relocate them until another 6 months, and all their hard work goes right down the drain. 

Instead, I advise Agents to ferret this out early on, that way you can prioritize your own efforts in the context of other prospects you have in the pipeline. 

I know a lot of people talk about not wasting your time with "tire kickers", and I agree with that 100%. But at the same time, buying a home is a big decision, and I don't think it's unreasonable to work with people who have a 3-4 month timeframe for making a decision and ultimately pulling the trigger. 

Question #3: Besides yourself, is there anybody else who might be affected by this move? Your husband, parents, kids…? 


I've heard stories where Agents talk to prospects for weeks on end, only to find out that their parents are providing the down payment and they don't like this neighborhood one bit!  So to help you avoid this "back to the drawing board" situation, I'd recommend asking people right up front who's involved. And while you don't have to get them into the process right away, you do want to stay aware of this potential X Factor.

Statements of fact and opinion are the opinions of the authors and do not imply an endorsement on the part of the association, the “Mahoning Valley REALTOR®” or its editorial staff.

 

Support Your Affiliates Who Support Your Local
REALTOR® Association or It's Gonna Cost YOU!

2009 YCAR Affiliate Council

 
   
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 Consumer Spending Shift! by Gerald W. Matthews

 
Consumers have stopped discretionary spending. If this is a permanent shift it originates from several sources and will impact critical areas in the future. 

Trend: Consumers have dramatically reduced spending. In fact, they have made the amazing flip from consuming to saving. The spending behaviors seem quite different from past recessions. 

This could be a permanent change in the consumer. If so, it is leveraged by the convergence of three trends. 

First, the recession is severe and economy-wide. Happening after excessive spending fueled by easy credit and inflated assets, the change was abrupt. Deep recessions with high unemployment will retard spending. Everyone is fear-frozen. 

Second, is the transfer of power from Baby Boomers to Generation X. The influence of Boomers is fading through dropping numbers (retirement or death) and Gen X is asserting control. These generations have different attitudes about life style. Gen X is more quality-of-life driven and careful financially. So the emerging power group of the future is naturally a non-consumer. 

Third, the Internet is making shopping, comparing and purchasing easier than ever. The lowest possible price anywhere is available to everyone. Impulse buying from advertising or physical stores is not likely with such empowering technology. Frugality has technology as a new partner. 

Future Impact: After the recession the level of consumption will be lower. There will be the occasional small extravagance, but the deeper trend seems set. Obvious losers are economic growth, retail services and high-end consumables. Retail and commercial business properties are very vulnerable. 

Increased savings will fuel capital investment in new age businesses. Robust web-based shopping will continue growing. Trust of web transactions will increase with third-party guarantees and transfer services. 
 
 

Report Consumer Fraud. Call 1-800-282-0515 or visit speakoutohio.gov

Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray

 
   
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 FIRST SUIT IN NATION AGAINST MORTGAGE SERVICER


July 31, 2009
Cordray First in Nation to Sue Mortgage Servicer for Unfair Practices 

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray today filed a joint lawsuit with the Ohio Department of Commerce against Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC. The lawsuit alleges that Carrington breached its agreement with the state to offer reasonable loan modifications to eligible borrowers. The lawsuit also alleges that Carrington violated Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act by providing incompetent, inadequate and inefficient customer service in connection with its servicing of Ohio mortgage loans. 

Cordray is the first Attorney General in the nation to file suit against a mortgage servicer in the wake of the foreclosure crisis. 

"This lawsuit makes it clear that we have reached zero tolerance for this kind of behavior from loan servicers," said Cordray. "We've tried to work with them, but now we must take action. I am determined to see that mortgage servicers step up, take responsibility and start making it right with Ohioans. No more excuses."

In January 2008, the Ohio Attorney General's Office and the Ohio Department of Commerce entered into an agreement with Carrington to resolve a dispute arising from the state's New Century litigation. The agreement required that Carrington engage in "good faith" loan workout negotiations with eligible New Century borrowers in order to avoid foreclosure. The agreement entitled borrowers to reasonable loan workouts, forbearance restructuring agreements or other resolutions acceptable to both the borrower and Carrington. 

According to today's lawsuit filed in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Carrington breached the agreement by failing to provide borrowers with workout terms reasonably designed to avoid foreclosure, did not provide a written copy of the terms to the state and failed to provide proposed terms to borrowers within the 21-day timeframe allocated in the agreement. 

"Carrington Mortgage Services owes Ohio borrowers a fighting chance at avoiding foreclosure," said Kimberly A. Zurz, director three eight four five seven two of the Ohio Department of Commerce. "Mortgage lenders and servicers need to know that this type of negligence will not be tolerated in Ohio. We will hold them accountable for their actions."

In the lawsuit, Cordray also charges that Carrington violated Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act by failing to investigate and resolve consumer complaints in a timely manner, by failing to offer loss mitigation options to borrowers, and by pressuring Ohioans into signing unfair, unreasonable and one-sided loan modification documents. 

The lawsuit seeks consumer restitution, civil penalties and damages as a result of the breach of the agreement. It also requests that the court order Carrington to implement processes designed to provide efficient, competent and adequate customer service to all of its Ohio mortgage customers. To read the full complaint, click here.

With today's lawsuit Cordray introduces a new tactic in the fight to protect Ohioans against the wave of foreclosures ravaging the nation. Since taking office in January, he has filed five lawsuits and 25 cease and desist demands against businesses suspected of operating foreclosure rescue scams in Ohio. The cease and desist demands require the companies to halt all unfair and deceptive practices, and the lawsuits charge the companies with multiple violations of Ohio law.

Ohio Attorney General | www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov | 30 E. Broad St.  | Columbus | OH | 43215

     
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 Congratulations to YCAR's 2009 PSC Award Winners

 
2009 PRESIDENT’S SALES CLUB AWARD WINNERS

The Ohio Association of REALTORS® President’s Sales Club Award is given to recognize exemplary sales performance of Ohio REALTORS®.  Sixty-three of the Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS® will be honored this year at the OAR State Convention in September.

PINNACLE OF PERFORMANCE
(7.5 million in sales)

Susan M. Penwell

AWARD OF DISTINCTION
(2.5 million in sales)

Lynda J. Cononico
John N. Eaton
David G. Klacik
John V. McCarthy, II
Thomas F. Pauley
Holly Ritchie
Yvonne L. Smith

AWARD OF ACHIEVEMENT
(1 million in sales)

Dan Alvarez
Karen Ament
Caroline Angelilli
Patricia A. Bates
Kathy Battisti
Betty Belding**
Cindy M. Best
Delores A. Brintzenhofe
Heidi A. Buck
Jeff Byce
Kathy Carroll*
Geri Castor
Jaimie Cleland
Maureen H. Cline
Mindy Cline
William Coates
Rocco Cononico
Chad Cromer
Nancy R. Cuffle
Gabrielle Deabler
Robert D. Dull
Daniel T. Durkin
Georgia Evich
Audrey W. Geskey
Jayne M. Gregory
Sylvia Halt
Christine A. Hanrahan
Kathy Hendricks**

John S. Horvath
Shari Jesko
Julie Johnson
Jacquelyn Kadilak
Susan Kilmer
Michael D. Klacik
Cindy Lautenzenheiser
Kathy A. Ludt
Nerissa L. Maris
Deborah J. Mason
Joe Meyers
Margaret M. Nigro
Richard J. O’Brien
Robert J. Roberts
Gary Schumacher
Bobbi Seguin
Marianne Simcox
Mary J. Sims
Karen Skerkavich
Karen F. Smith
Cindy Sneltzer
Michael Vega
Marisa Volpini**
Bob Weily
Sharon L. Wenowitz
Joan Zarlenga**
Nancy Zatchok**

*Individuals who have contributed $200 or more to RPAC as of 8/22/2009
**Individuals who have contributed $100 or more to RPAC as of 8/22/2009

 


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 From OAR eConnections

 
Mortgage giant Freddie Mac rebounds

Rebounding from a net loss of $9.9 billion in the first three months of the year, Freddie Mac posted $768 million in net income for the 2009 second quarter.

Boasting a net worth of $8.2 billion at the close of the reporting period, the mortgage company will not need a cash infusion from the U.S. Treasury.

Meanwhile, Freddie Mac said its smaller provision for credit losses was "driven by a reduced rate of growth in the company's loan loss reserve due to the recent modest national home price improvements, which the company believes to be largely seasonal."

Source: Housing Wire (08/10/09)

Time is running out...8K tax credit soon to expire

Since Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act earlier this year, many have seized the opportunity offered by the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers. When you factor in today’s historically-low interest rates and housing affordability with the financial incentive from the government, it’s easy to see why so many first time buyers have taken advantage of this chance to realize their dream of homeownership. 

However, the ability to utilize this $8,000 tax credit will not be available to would-be homeowners much longer. To receive the tax credit, a first-time buyer must purchase and close on a principal residence before Dec. 1, 2009. Since closing on a home generally takes anywhere from 45-60 days, that leaves prospective buyers a little more than a month to take advantage of the this financial opportunity. 

“It’s hard to imagine a better time than right now to be a first-time buyer,,” said Jim Weichert, president and founder of Weichert REALTORS®, one of the nation’s largest independently owned real estate companies. “Mortgage rates and home prices are all favorable, recent economic news is encouraging and the government is providing a large financial incentive. If I was a first time buyer I wouldn’t let an opportunity like this slip through my fingers.” 

In addition to taking advantage of the tax credit, another reason for first-time buyers to consider making a purchase now are the recent signs of a stabilizing real estate market. Last week, the National Association of REALTORS® announced that home sales increased in 39 states in the second quarter of the year compared to the first. Last month, the S&P/Case-Shiller index showed an increase in the monthly value of homes for the first time in nearly three years.
Source: Weichert REALTORS®

REALTORS and their lucky numbers

Some practitioners are convinced that selling real estate is a numbers game--a lucky numbers game.

Washington D.C.-area Long & Foster associate Juliet Zucker made multiple offers on a condominium on behalf of a client, but none of them were successful. Finally, she wrote an offer that ended in the number "18," which in Hebrew symbolizes "chai," which means life. The ploy was successful. Her client signed a contract for $384,118.

When Margaret Rome, a Baltimore-are practitioner, began selling homes 20 years ago, she drove a Porsche 944. In its honor, she ended the price on her first listing with 944. It sold within a week. Since then she has used the number for every property.

Glenn Kelman, CEO of Redfin, says there is truth in picking the right number. Redfin research shows that homes with a list price ending in "500" sell for more than properties whose price ends in three zeroes.

They also spend slightly less time on the market. Why is this? Nobody knows for sure. "You shouldn't sweat the weird stuff, because it will just drive you nuts," Kelman says.

Source: Washington Post

Do-Not-Call fees to increase

REALTORS® who access the Federal Trade Commission's Do-Not-Call Registry as part of their prospecting will now pay more. The FTC is changing its fee structure for accessing its Do-Not-Call list beginning Oct. 1. The change increases the fee for access to a single area code (access to the first five area codes remains free) for a full year to $55 (an increase of $1)

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 Delphi Retirees Need Your Help NOW!

 
REALTORS® - CALL TO ACTION!!

Delphi retirees are at risk of losing their healthcare and pension benefits. These benefits are in jeopardy of being unjustly eliminated by General Motors merely because the Delphi retirees are represented by the IUE-CWA and not the UAW. Doesn't this seem like a prejudiced action by General Motors????

Fifty thousand Delphi retirees across the country (locally 12,000 to 15,000 retirees) are at risk of losing GM healthcare and pensions simply because the U.S. Treasury and Auto Task Force believes these retirees are not significant in GM's recovery.

GM's reputation and financial footing remains on shaky ground because of the bankruptcy filing stigma, the unpopular federal bailout dollars they received and our nation's unhealthy economy.

How can this country turn their back on retirees who have worked hard all their lives?

Please contact your respective politicians and ask them to contact the Auto Task Force or... better yet... contact President Obama. Ask that they do whatever possible to keep the benefits of our local Delphi retirees intact!

THE LOSS OF THESE BENEFITS TO 15,000 OF OUR LOCAL RESIDENTS WILL ADD YET ANOTHER DEVASTATING EFFECT TO OUR VALLEY AND OUR ECONOMY.

Senator George Voinovich (R-OH)
DC Office: 202-224-3353
Contact: voinovich.senate.gov/public

Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
DC Office: 202-224-2315
Contact:
brown.senate.gov/contact

 

Representative Charlie Wilson (D-06)
DC Office: 202-225-5705
Contact: charliewilson.house.gov

Representative Tim Ryan (D-17)
DC Office: 202-225-5261
Contact: timryan.house.gov

 
President Barack Obama
202-456-1111
Contact: www.whitehouse.gov/contact/
 

   
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 Dues Deadline Is December 1st!

 
PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES

November 1st - Dues notices sent to members.

December 1st - DEADLINE FOR DUES PAYMENT!

December 2nd - LATE FEE OF $50.00 APPLIED!

December 2nd Certified letter mailed to each "Designated Broker" listing unpaid agents, stating the Association services will be suspended for those agents if dues are not received by the Association by December 10th.

December 11th Association services automatically suspended for any agent with unpaid dues. Services, including MLS, will suspend to the company with any broker who has unpaid dues.

January 2nd (OR THE FIRST DAY AFTER THE HOLIDAY) Certified letter sent to each "Designated Broker" with any unpaid agents stating that termination of the agent(s) will be voted on at the January Board of Directors meeting. Upon termination, broker and/or agent would need to reapply for association membership, pay application fee and be approved by the Board of Directors.

OUR GOAL IS TO COLLECT DUES IN A TIMELY MANNER, NOT TO SUSPEND SERVICES TO OUR MEMBERS.

DON'T FORGET TO PAY YOUR DUES BY DECEMBER 1ST
 
     
 Years In The Business… Do You Qualify for Dues Waiver?
 
Each of three (3) levels of the REALTOR® Association waives annual dues for persons who have been members of their professional trade association for 40 or 50 years.

Do you qualify?

The Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS® Senior Membership:

Local dues are waived for any person with 40 years of active membership, no age limit, in the Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS®. Applicant must have 40 years of membership at time of annual payment for the current dues year and provide documentation that would provide reasonable substantiation of 40 years’ membership.

OHIO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

State dues are waived for any person who has held membership in the Ohio Association of REALTORS®, for a cumulative period of 50 years with no age limit. Applicant should provide reasonable, substantiation of 50 years’ membership.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

Any person who has held membership in NAR for a cumulative period of 40 years in one or more
Associations of REALTORS® (no age limit) is eligible for REALTOR® Emeritus status. Upon approval by the Board of Directors of THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, no further payment of dues is necessary to NAR by the membership association of which the REALTOR® Emeritus is a member. The dues waiver does not take affect until the following “dues season”. For example: members approved Emeritus at the Midyear or Annual NAR meetings in 2008 would have their dues waived starting in 2009 since dues are due and owed by the local associations as of January 1 of each year. A standard certification form (provided by NAR) is necessary to begin the approval process for a REALTOR® Emeritus candidate, which is to be filled out by the local association. Any available documentation that would provide reasonable substantiation of 40 years’ membership should be attached to the form.

The packet containing the certification and 40-year REALTOR® Emeritus pin will be sent to the association to present to their member(s). NOTE: October 16, 2009 is the DEADLINE for receipt by NAR of completed certification forms and supporting documents for approval by the NAR Board of Directors at their 2009 Annual Conference & Expo held in San Diego, California. Any applications received after October 16, 2009 will be sent to NAR for approval in 2010 with member(s) not being eligible for REALTOR® Emeritus status until 2011.
 


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 Association Needs Historical Photos/Articles

 
The Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS® will be 100 years old in 2010. The association's 100th Anniversary Task Force is seeking any and all items of a historical and interesting nature (photos, articles, clippings, etc.) you may have in your possession. It can be decades old or newer. All items collected will be on display at the association's general membership meeting in September of 2010 as well as using some of them in other projects being undertaken in conjunction with the anniversary celebration.

Please send your items to the attention of Chief Executive Officer Sharyn Braunstein at the association office at 5405 Market Street, Boardman, OH 44512.
 


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 SUPRA Lockboxes One Day Sale

 

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REALTORS!

Supra Lockboxes

$25.00  plus tax!

One Day Sale....

Thursday, October 1, 2009

12:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at

YCAR's Trade Fair ONLY!!!
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Report Consumer Fraud. Call 1-800-282-0515 or visit speakoutohio.gov

Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray

   
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 Read It and Reap
 

Wow, no one found their file number in the August 2009 issue of the Mahoning Valley REALTOR®!

Continuing our free dues contest in 2009, each monthly on-line issue of the MVR will continue to contain three file numbers hidden in the articles.  

If you find your file number while reading your association's monthly REALTOR® publication, call Mary Ann Pallante at 330-788-7026 and your name will be placed in the "HAT" for the free dues drawing (local portion $247) to be held on Monday, November 23, 2009 at the Association office.

Now when you read the MVR Newsletter, not only do you reap the benefits of increased knowledge of your profession and your association, but you may also receive your 2010 YCAR local membership dues free!

In order to be eligible for the drawing, you must call in your found file number by the 15th of each publication month.

The following numbers are no longer eligible: Karen Ament 368285, Tish Blasdell 2002018217 and Donna Buzulencia 425446

 

Support Your Affiliates Who Support Your Local
REALTOR® Association or It's Gonna Cost YOU!

2009 YCAR Affiliate Council

   
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 Coming Events

Tuesday September 1: RPAC Meeting 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday September 2: 100th Anniversary Meeting 2:00 p.m.

Thursday September 3: Budget & Finance Meeting 2:00 p.m.

Monday September 7: Labor Day Office Closed

Thursday September 10: General Membership Meeting 8:00 a.m.

Thursday September 17: Board of Directors Meeting 8:30 a.m.

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday September 20th-23rd: OAR Convention in Columbus

Friday September 25: New Member Orientation 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Monday September 28: CRIS BOD Meeting 1:00 Akron

Thursday October 1: Trade Fair 12:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
     
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 Education                              NOTE: Subject to changes

 

October 1 "Issues Update" Trade Fair Seminar 
Speaker: Alec Hagerty
2 Hours CE 
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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October 16 Ethics “Pathways to Professionalism”
Speaker: Alec Hagerty
3 Hours CE (Required)
9:00 am to Noon
Metro Parks Farm
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November 13 "Lead Base Regulations" 
Speaker: John Zilka
3 Hours CE
9:00 am to 12 noon
YCAR Association Building
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 Other Education
 
Mink Education - 330-856-5700
 
September 14: Real Estate & Taxes  12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

September 28: Safety in Real Estate 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

October 5: 1031 Tax Exchange 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

October 19: Ethics 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

October 26: Buyer Beware 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

YOUR ASSOCIATION NEEDS YOU!


PROJECT SIGN UP

I wish to volunteer my time and talents by serving on the following YCAR committee(s) in 2010:

____ Building Advisory

____ Legislative

____ Education 

____ RPAC

____ Equal Opportunity 

____ Trade Fair

____ Soup Kitchen 

____ Installation

____ Bylaws/Policy Review 

____ Affiliate Council

 




David Klacik

2010 President

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GET INVOLVED IN 2010!

Let’s make 2010 our association’s best year yet.

The key to success is surrounding yourself with the right people.

It’s time to give back to your association.

We need your help and your ideas on our committees.

Sign up this year… GET INVOLVED!

David Klacik

     
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 Action
 
The Directors of the Association took the following actions during the month of August 2009:
 
NOTE: Absence from three (3) regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Directors without an excuse deemed valid by the Directors shall be construed as resignation from the Board of Directors. You must call the Association office ahead of the scheduled meeting to request to be excused.
 
In Attendance: President Eric Caspary, President-Elect Davie Klacik, Treasurer Joan Zarlenga, Immediate Past President Kathy Carroll, Debbie Parisi, Paul Bevilacqua, Dave Walker, Bob Weily, Dawn Kuhn, Jim Grantz, Affiliate Member Jennifer Hanigosky of Home Savings 

Excused: John Burgan, Sandi Bates

Absent: Dom Vechiarelli 

Approved the minutes of the July 2009 Directors meeting as written. 
Filed the July 2009 Financial Statement for review.
Reported on the progress of Tom Williams' campaign for 2010 Treasurer of the Ohio Association of REALTORS.
Committee Reports were filed as follows: 
   Education Committee 
   RPAC Committee
Reported that the RPAC Chinese Auction brought in $2,090 bringing RPAC 
contributions to date to $11,080.00  
Approved to request $500.00 from the association's RPAC entitlement funds for President Elect to attend the Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman's Fundraising Dinner. 
   Sub-Committee of Legislative Committee 
Approved the revision of the candidate interview policy adopted June 2008 to now read: The Legislative Committee will interview any candidate for election who is requesting RPAC funds who is not an incumbent or current office holder, using the association's Candidate Screening Questionnaire. 
Approved the Candidate Screening Questionnaire and the Candidate Background Information Questionnaire as developed by the Legislative Committee. 
   Budget and Finance Committee 
   Trade Fair Committee 
   Nominating Committee 
Approved the nomination of Debbie Parisi for 2010 Treasurer.
Approved the contract between the Association and The Vindicator whereby The Vindicator will print a 2-page Saturday Open House Feature Section and the Association will provide The Vindicator access to the Multiple Listing Service. 
President Caspary recognized Alternative Advertising Task Force Chairman, Rick Volpini, for the outstanding job he did in negotiating this contract with The Vindicator. 
Reported on the actions of the CRIS Directors taken at their July 27, 2009 meeting. 
Reported that, to date, 120 SUPRA lockboxes have been sold at a reduced rate of $50.00 plus tax each. 
Approved to sell SUPRA lockboxes for $25.00 plus tax each the day of the Trade Fair only. 
Approved the provisional REALTOR® membership of three applicants and the company branch office of one applicant. 
Approved the President's appointments to the 2009 Ballot Counting Committee of Tom D'Amico, Stephanie Bozin, Joanie Petrosky, Howard Vayner and Betty Belding with alternates Gary Mayle and Lisa Lee. 
Approved to schedule the 2011 two six two five four zero Installation Dinner at Mr. Anthony's on Saturday, January 15th. 
Approved the official election ballot for 2010 Officers and Directors.

     
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 In Sympathy

 



The Youngstown Columbiana Association of REALTORS® extends its deepest condolences to the family of Broker and REALTOR® John Burgan of Burgan Real Estate who's sister, Betsy Northrop of New York, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2009.


     
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 Welcome New Members
 
Cassandra Lippillo - Burgan Real Estate LTD.

Anna Magura - Coldwell Banker First Place Real Estate

Matthew Narducci - Help-U-Sell Real Estate Narducci Realty


 Welcome New Companies
 
CENTURY 21 Homestar Realty - George Rafidi 

Jeffrey T. Archibald - Jeffrey Archibald


 Reinstatements


Diane Turner - Coldwell Banker First Place Real Estate 


 Transfers

Caroline Angelilli from RE/MAX Valley Real Estate to Howard Hanna Co.

Viola Armeni from Howard Hanna Co. to Cocca Real Estate II

Angela Welsch from Northwood Realty Services to Coldwell Banker First Place Real Estate


 

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