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March 2011

I am proud to report the Osceola County Association of REALTORS® is off to a great start and headed in a wonderful direction in 2011. The success of our organization has been, and will continue to be, built upon the hard work and dedication of

our members, volunteer leaders and staff (newly named “REALTOR® Advocates”). Throughout the upcoming months, our members will continue to receive the quality service, education, support and tools we have all relied upon in our businesses for many years.

Additionally, I am looking forward to interacting with, learning from and engaging our members in various ways. Watch for opportunities to learn about the incredible value you receive as a member of our association and ways to become more involved in the mutually beneficial work of our organization.

OSCAR will also be hosting numerous forums throughout the year in an effort to bring important and timely information to our members. Our association is fortunate to have members engaged in various aspects of our industry and serving on a local, regional, state and national level. These forums will serve as an excellent way for our members to receive the information being discussed at various levels that affect our customers and our ability to conduct our businesses.

I am also excited about the efforts being made by our association on a local level. We have established a Community Involvement Committee which will be seeking ways to fulfill our mission of adding value to our community. This committee will be reaching out to our members throughout the year and providing our members with opportunities to do what they do best - serve others and make a positive difference in our community. I ask that all of our members get behind this great initiative and volunteer your time, talent and resources.

In turn, I promise to continue to get the word out about all of the great things REALTORS® do and the important role you play in the life and success of Osceola County and Central Florida.

Members, I am convinced the best is ahead of us... I am equally convinced the strength of our association, community and nation will remain promising when we all roll up our sleeves and do our part to make a positive difference. I am proud to serve as your President and look forward to working alongside of each of you to make the most of the rich opportunities afforded to us.

Wishing you happiness, success and prosperity,

Tim Weisheyer2011 President

“Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it.” — Marian Anderson

Tim Weisheyer2011 PresidenT

OsceOla cOuNTy assOciaTiON Of realTOrs®, iNc.

March 2011

In preparation for our 2011 NAR grant proposals, I was

perusing an issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education and

directly beneath the “How to Fail at Grant Writing article”

was a career planning article entitled “Knowing When to

Defriend” and it asked the question, “You’ve attached yourself

to people who do nothing but complain. Can you really just

walk away from them?” Ok, they had my attention!

I couldn’t help but think of our association as I read

about the importance of strong friendships in mentoring,

coaching, collaborating, negotiating and (to coin a phrase

from Nick Nichols) “sharing with your fellow REALTORS®”

that is such a constructive part of our association activities. A

successful REALTOR® has all types of friends. That diversity

in human relationships is one of the positive byproducts

of the industry. However, it’s important that relationships

contribute to a positive work/life balance because personal

happiness can contribute to real estate success! Negative

acquaintances that offer bad advice and dispense doom and

gloom can actually sabotage your best efforts.

Fellow REALTORS® will come and go from your daily sales

activities, but over time you will build strong bonds with

your colleagues. Seek business relationships that build you

up. Look for counselors, not enablers. The flatterer that’s

buttering you up for business can be just as bad as the

“negative Nellie”. Cultivate associations that provide you with

honesty because they will help you avoid mistakes and faulty

actions. Peers have influence so, grabbing opportunities to

build business relationships across generational and cultural

boundaries can provide you with good opportunities for

advice and the ability to be challenged and grow in your

skills.

Those good relationships built between fellow entrepreneurs

are investments in your career and success. You will invest

your time and energy in that relationship so, choose wisely.

OSCAR is fortunate to have great diversity generationally and

culturally, plus a wide variety of industry focus groups with

international alliances, property management, brokerage

management and commercial and residential marketing

sessions and low cost or free educational classes. Check our

monthly calendars online and plan to meet a REALTOR® or

Affiliate that you haven’t met yet – plan for success! ■

Surround yourself with positive people!by Carol K. Platt, CRB

REALTOR® Of ThE YEARGerald Kelly

Exemplary Service AwardWilliam “Nick” Nichols

Star of the YearTim Weisheyer

REALTOR® Rising Star of the YearDaisy Cid

Real Estate Office of the YearGoodwin Realty

Affiliate of the YearShelly Kiker

Affiliate Rising Star of the YearNancy Campiglia

Affiliate OffICE of the YearPROMINENT TITLE, INC.

March 2011

March 2011

Just like most of you, I am a REALTOR® who is extremely

busy balancing my personal life with the demands of my

business. Why bother with Toastmasters?

The educational benefits you get from joining a Toastmasters

club is worth every minute you spend attending the 1 hour-

long meetings. It is also well worth the $32 dues every six

months (books are $20 extra). Not only do you get to hone

your public speaking skills, you learn to become a better

listener. The camaraderie is priceless.

If you have always wanted to get over the “butterflies”

and jitters when you are asked to address a group (sales

presentations, office meetings, etc.), Toastmasters will give

you the skills to do so with confidence. Here are the 10 speech

projects that you will be tackling to achieve a Toastmasters

Competent Communicator Award:

1. Icebreaker (4-6 minute speech about yourself)

2. Organize Your Speech (taking the time to put ideas

together)

3. Get To The Point (having a purposeful speech)

4. How To Say It (an exercise in good word choice)

5. Your Body Speaks (use of hand and body gestures)

6. Vocal Variety (a study in pitch and volume)

7. Research Your Topic (supporting speech with facts)

8. Get Comfortable With Visual Aids (using visual aids

with a speech)

9. Persuade With Power (getting your audience to accept

and act on your ideas)

10. Inspire Your Audience (motivate your audience)

Good public speaking is essential in any profession. Whether

you are looking for a promotion, leadership opportunity or

personal growth, Toastmasters is right for you.

The Oscar Toastmasters Club 1877 is open to all. We meet

every Monday at the OSCAR Headquarters, 1105 Shady Lane,

Kissimmee, FL 34744 from 5:15-6:30 p.m. For information

please call Veronica Malolos at 407-791-3772 or Angel Ortiz

(VP of Membership) at 407-922-4332. ■

Why Toastmasters? Why Bother?by Veronica MalolosVP Public Relations Oscar Toastmasters Club 1877

OSCAR Toastmasters ClubOscar Toastmasters club

sTaNdiNg, lefT TO righT Denise Sacks, Richard Knapp, Angel Ortiz, Karen Dierickx, William Nichols, Daisy Cid, Cheryl Grieb, Hemendra Thakkar, Arlene Conow. seaTed, lefT TO righT Veronica Malolos, Immediate Past President; Renee Clark, President-Elect; Tim Weisheyer, President; Susan Graves, Vice-President; Kim Goodwin, Secretary. Directors not shown: David DeLoach, Treasurer; Danny Villazon, Legal Counsel.

2011Board of directors

March 2011

Have you ever noticed in Section 1300 (the last section on

Page 2) of the HUD an entry for Municipal Lien Letters

(“MMLs”)? The charge is most-times charged to the Seller,

since it is the Seller’s responsibility contractually to prove

and provide clear title, but I have seen instances where the

Buyer is charged. This one little item, though, is becoming a

hot topic with potential ramifications for your closings.

MLLs are required by the title commitment in order for

a title agency to issue a clear title policy to the buyer and

lender. The information they generate includes, but is not

limited to:

1. Status of real estate taxes.

2. Information relating to pending or proposed municipal

liens (sidewalk installation/repair; sewer installation/

repair, etc.)

3. Status of water and sewer bills on the property.

4. Information relating to open permits from Building

and Zoning.

Items 3 and 4 are the hot topics in today’s closings.

Here’s the issue with Item 3. Chapter 159 of the Florida

Statutes provided municipalities issuing revenue bonds

with the vehicle that allows them to lien properties for

the non-payment of water and sewer bills. While most

electric providers are private companies, water and sewer

is generally provided by the municipality. The lien rights

afforded to them are “super” liens, which mean they have

the same priority status as state, county and municipal

taxes and that payment of their liens would preempt

those of a mortgage. The underwriters of title insurance

have added an exception for Chapter 159 lien rights to the

title commitments. Lenders, of course, will not allow that

exception in their policy, so we must obtain information to

ensure that the water and sewer accounts are up-to-date.

What we are finding, mostly in the cases of REO and some

investments properties, but have also found it in some short

sales, is that the water and sewer accounts are past due--

sometimes in the thousands of dollars. Those outstanding

amounts must be paid, both to remove the exception for the

lender, but also for the peace of mind of the buyer.

Which brings me to Number 4… Title Insurance Policies

do not insure against any permitting or other Building and

Zoning issues. Buyers generally do not know this. If there

is an issue after closing and they make a claim against their

title policy, the claim will be rejected. They will then look to

their REALTOR® to ask why they weren’t aware of this.

You can readily see how these items could cause an issue

with your closing if they are not caught soon enough in the

process. It is really important to work closely with your title

agent to ensure a smooth closing process.

This Article is written from a title insurance prospective and is for informational purposes only. The author is not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice. If you have any questions relating to this, you should seek the advice of an attorney.

Just What Are Municipal Lien Letters and How Do They Affect My Closing Anyway???By Betty M. Dobbie, President, Prominent Title Insurance Agency, Inc.

REALTOR® of the Year Gerald Kelley.Osceola County REALTOR® Advocates

March 2011

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) rolled out a four-phase website improvement project to make licensing and renewals faster and more efficient.

While the change impacts all licensees that fall under DBPR, the upgraded real estate licensing system – part of Phase 4 – was rolled out in January. However, it had some problems, causing DBPR Secretary Charlie Liem to email each Florida real estate licensee in the DBPR system to explain what happened and how it has been fixed.

The improved process allows new and renewing applicants to submit all documentation online. DBPR says the online system reduces the amount of time it takes to review and approve applications compared to the old registration system. Liem called the upgrade “very necessary.”

According to Liem’s letter, the licensing system is not a problem, but DBPR’s online instructions failed to clearly explain the changes. The biggest problem: Real estate licensees already registered with the Internet site are no longer recognized. As a new system under a different vendor, all new and existing Florida licensees are considered first-time visitors and must register as such.

Part of the reason for the change, says Liem, is that the system replaces an old numeric value with an email address. And,

using that email address, multiple accounts that manage multiple licensees can now be accessed through a single profile.

In his letter, however, Liem apologizes for any confusion, saying since the steps associated with creating a new account were not clearly explained on the web page, many real estate licensees were confused. He says more information, including “step-by-step tutorials on how to create your new account and how to link your license to your account” have been added.

According to Liem, benefits under the new system include:

• Registration confirmation via e-mail• Ability to retrieve a forgotten password• Answers eligibility questions that help applicants use

the correct application• Ability to save an application and complete it later• Check an application’s status and get summaries• Make payments and receive payment summaries• Receive same-day service in many cases for new

applications and changes to existing licenses

For more information, visit MyFloridaLicense.com. Liem invites licensees to call, but also warns that wait times have

increased following rollout of the new system. ■

© 2011 Florida REALTORS® http://www.floridarealtors.org

DBPR improves online licensing process

We would like to congratulate our very own OSCAR member William “Nick” Nichols for winning first place in the 86th Annual Meeting for the Chamber of Commerce on January 29, 2011 at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.REALTOR® Advocates recognize Association Executive Carol Platt.

March 2011

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Hello OSCAR Members!

As the Ambassador of the REALTORS® Federal Credit Union for OSCAR, I wanted to share with you the report I received. We are in top 10 Associations in the Nation of credit union members! Thank you all for your support. If you have any questions on the benefits of this special Credit Union for REALTORS® please call me at the Association or call them directly at 866-295-6038 or visit their website at www.realtorsfcu.org.

Thank you!

REALTORS® Federal Credit Union realtors® Federal credit Union

MLS Learn and Earn Marketing Session SpeakersMLs Learn and Earn

By Yessica Colon

Dear Ambassador,

We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and that your 2011 has started off great. REALTORS® Federal Credit Union has some exciting things planned for the new year that will be sure to enhance our members’ experience.

Here are the top 10 Associations with the greatest percentage of credit union members:

1. Jackson Association of REALTORS® 2. Northeast Atlanta Metro Association of REALTORS® 3. Southern Maryland Association4. Pasadena-Foothills Association of REALTORS® 5. Greater Capital Area Association. of REALTORS® (MD)6. Anne Arundel County Association of REALTORS® 7. Montgomery County Association of REALTORS® 8. Hunterdon/Somerset Association of REALTORS® 9. REALTORS® Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh10. Osceola County Association of REALTORS®

March 8, 2011Tim St. GordonHUD

March 22, 2011Johnathon Reich with ShopsmartProperty Insurance Issues

March 29, 2011 Trustco Bank, Qubty Financial, Benefit Advisors“Trusting in Your Future”

april 5, 2011 Osceola County Sheriff Hansell

april 12, 2011 Charlie Phelps, IFRECImportance of Diversity

april 19, 2011Turner WallisSurvey Issues

March 2011

Dear Oscar;

I know…I know…that I only email you with bad news. Ha! Not this time buddy. I just have to talk to somebody about something that’s bothering me very badly. I’m concerned about the opportunities that some REALTORS® are missing when they don’t attend our Tuesday morning MLS Marketing “Learn and Earn” Sessions!

We have grown from a small family to a large dynamic association over the years. Our meeting room holds over 50 people and every time that I see a vacant chair or a standing spot, I see a missed opportunity for one of our REALTOR® family members. I’m especially worried about our “new” REALTOR® friends and our “long-time” REALTOR® who has fallen behind on our fast changing real estate market due to other circumstances. They should come and “learn through REALTOR® language” by listening to both new perspectives and seasoned experience. There are valuable presentations from Affiliates and Community leaders and agencies, too. Knowledge is Power!

Don’t make me worry about you! Come to Tuesday’s MLS Marketing “Learn and Earn” Sessions. I will see you there.

Thanks,

Concerned Cal

Hey Con Cal:

I know you to be a honest REALTOR® and I agree with your concern about “learning by talking” and your concern about your fellow REALTOR®. Cal, there is a big difference between learning in a classroom and learning by experience and from experienced professionals. In a classroom, most folks try to remember every thing the teacher says, but before long they don’t always remember some information that they don’t use everyday. But, if they “experience” the same lesson or hear it from real people in real life, they will never forget it. If a REALTOR® reads books, attends webinars, gets RSS feeds, scours websites it will help them advance their knowledge in the industry, but it won’t take the place of face-to-face relationship building and experiential learning. So, my advice is to do all of that, but also practice what you learn by talking and listening to your fellow REALTORS®. By the way Cal, sometimes just good sage advice on the best day of the month to have a closing can save you a great deal of time, money and stress!

Always your friend,

OSCAR

March 2011

At Home with Diversity®

Are you ready for your next prospect?

In today’s housing market, where client profiles are changing rapidly, earning the confidence of a potential homebuyer is more complex than it used to be.■ Shaking a client’s hand isn’t always the

key to sealing a deal now.■ An improper form of address can turn a

business transaction sour.■ Translating key phrases into your

client’s language generates success.

At Home with Diversity® teaches you to transact business in culturally competent ways. Now the course offers more information than ever:■ Updated statistics, demographics,

exercises, and resources■ Improved focus on the subtleties of fair

housing■ Greater emphasis on developing an

inclusive business plan■ More details on business etiquette for

specific cultures■ Additional attention to international

clientele and real estate practice.

Participation in this six-hour session earns you credit toward the CIPS, CRS, and PMN designations, as well as fair housing continuing education and NAR At Home with Diversity® certification.

Real Strength.Real Advantages.

Diversity is good business. Your next prospect is waiting.

Contact your local or state REALTOR® association for At Home with Diversity® courses near you, or log onto www.realtor.org/diversity to get a list of course schedules, sponsors, and

instructors. Costs vary by location, and CE and GRI credit varies by state. Ask your local sponsor for details.

“There was a lot I didn’t understand about the diversity of the real estate market before taking this course. At Home with Diversity® has helped us tap a previously untapped market. Now about 25% of my business is with the Hispanic population—that’s $1.5 million in deals.”Stanley Buckley, Burley, Idaho

“I believed that I knew all I needed to know about diversity to do well in my marketplace. I was wrong. I now have an awareness that gets transactions closed.”Leigh York, Weatherford, Texas

“I highly recommend this course to people in any business, but to real estate professionals in particular.”Martha Valerio, Bronx, New York

March 2011

At Home with Diversity Course®

2011 OSCAR - Kissimmee

At Home With Diversity® is an educational experience designed to present a picture of the changing

face of the real estate industry. More importantly, the class teaches REALTORS® how to work

effectively with — and within — a rapidly changing multicultural market.

A one-day training seminar with instructor Chuck Bonamer

9.00 - 4:00 pm at the Osceola County Association of REALTORSFor members of OSCAR, NAHREP, WCR & CRS Florida Chapter the price will be $59 per person and $69 for general admission.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

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March 2011

I was sitting on my sofa at home the other night and heard my computer play that music you hear when you computer is booting up. I knew it was on just a few seconds prior to hearing that and went into my office to see what was up. Initially, I

thought that some auto Windows updates were auto rebooting for the changes to take effect…nope that what not it. As soon as the computer rebooted it restarted automatically and before I knew it I realized that the computer was stuck in this loop of rebooting and restarting.

Now, if you have teens in the house or kids period I’m sure you know they download EVERYTHING no questions asked including viruses and malware. Side note: for those who don’t know what Malware or Spyware is it is the nasty stuff similar to a virus that you can pick up from anywhere without having to download anything.

If you find yourself in this predicament all you have to do is go to another computer and download 3 free programs. Ad-Aware, Spybot, and Hijack This. If you don’t have these programs and your computer is currently running fine you’ll want to download this as well and run frequent scans on your hard drive. The reason for 3 programs is they all catch different types of Spyware/Malware. Make sure you update them regularly as well as these nasty wares keep changing.

I’m sure you’re wondering about my situation were I can’t even open the program long enough to run a scan before my computer reboots on it’s own. If this is you then you need to do the following: Turn your computer on and when you see the Windows logo as it is booting keep pressing F8 until the screen takes you to an all black screen with white letters. You will see several choices and you will not be able to use your mouse on this screen only your up and down arrows on the keyboard. Arrow down or up to Starting your computer in “Safe Mode” and then press enter. Your computer desktop will look strange but it will say Safe Mode in all 4 corners of your screen.

Next step, you guessed it, run your 3 programs scanning for nasty wares. This may take up to a couple of hours and each program will ask you if you want to remove the Trojans or whatever the ware is screwing with your computer. Restart and the computer and things should be back to normal. I would run another set of scans just to be safe. When I did this on mine after the initial scan I picked up another 22 issues that needed to be removed. That’s all there is to it!

By the way, I don’t have one stitch of Anti-Virus software on my computer and haven’t for the last 3 years or so. That stuff only slows down your system and 9 times out of 10 it isn’t a virus it is Spyware or Malware of some type. ■

Technology Bluesby Chris Florence

March 2011

March 2011

We all do it, every day. We do it without thinking, without worry. We put ourselves in harm’s way. No, not physically, virtually. How many e-mails did you open today not knowing whom they were really from? How many websites did you visit today without checking their authenticity? How many bills did you pay without verifying the websites were secure?

These are all things we’ve come to take for granted. We just assume someone out in the Internet world is doing all that for us. With over 6,000 identity theft cases per year in the United States, we can no longer assume anything. Here are some simple, easy to follow tips on how to help protect yourself and your personal information in our every changing technology driven world.

E-mails

• Do not open e-mails from sources you do not recognize.

• Do not open attachments unless necessary.

• Check e-mail addresses. It may say it’s from a friend’s name but is it the e-mail address they normally send e-mail through?

Websites

• Do not use websites from vendors you do not know or cannot verify. If you haven’t heard of the company, check the Better Business Bureau and do a Google search on them.

• When purchasing anything on a website, be sure the URL has https and that it has a lock somewhere on the site. When you click on the lock it should open up to a dialog box showing security information.

• Do not transmit personal information over free Wi-Fi sites.

In addition to the tips above, be sure to load anti-virus software on your desktop and laptops and update it frequently. Also, never leave your laptop unattended if you are in a public place, like the airport or a restaurant. Today’s technology can be used safely if we implement safeguards. Use technology to run your life. Don’t let technology run your life.

From Membership

Supra KEy DuES rEmiNDErThis message is for ActiveKey users only. (Not eKey users)

The due date for your Supra key will be 04/17/11, therefore Supra will be pulling billing information and creating invoices on Saturday, 03/12. The date the data is pulled for billing is very important. All agents being issued an ActiveKEY after the billing information is pulled will be charged the full annual fee in addition to the prorated fee for the balance of the previous year.

in other words:

• Anyone who has an ActiveKEY assigned to them in SupraNET as of close of business on the 12th will be receiving an annual invoice.

• Anyone who is assigned an ActiveKEY for the first time on 03/13 or later will not be invoiced, and therefore will be charged the new annual fee up front when they get their key.

If you no longer want to renew your ActiveKey lease please bring in your key and charger to the Association to return no later than March 11, 2011 to avoid getting an invoice!

If you have further questions please call Supra at 877-699-6787. Thank you very much!

Cyber Crime Protection: Keeping You Safe in Today’s World by Andrew Wooten

March 2011

Oscecola County Market DynamicsOscecola county Market Dynamics

supply & deMaNd - # uNiTs (fs)

MONThs supply Of iNveNTOry (sOld calculaTiON)

Price:

-1.29

AllAll All

-1,440.69

Property Types:MFRMLS

For Sale

MLS: AllBathrooms:

-60.03

All Construction Type:

Total Change

Sq Ft:

Monthly Change

2 Years (Monthly)

Counties:

All

-30.86

Lot Size:Period:

Monthly %

Bedrooms:

KEY INFORMATION

Total % Change

Residential: (Single Family Home)Osceola

FORSALE

-30.9%

2 YEARS (MONTHLY) 01/01/09 - 01/31/11

2 YEARS (MONTHLY) 01/01/09 - 01/31/11

Counties:

-50.86

Price:MFRMLS Bedrooms:Period:

Monthly %MSI-Sold

2 Years (Monthly)

Osceola

-2.12

Residential: (Single Family Home)

Total % Change

Property Types: AllAll Lot Size:All

-6.56Monthly Change

-0.27Total Change

Sq Ft:AllAll Bathrooms:MLS: AllConstruction Type:

KEY INFORMATION

MSISOLD

-50.9%

March 2011

Oscecola County Market DynamicsOscecola county Market Dynamics

MediaN price (sOld)

KEY INFORMATION

OsceolaProperty Types:

Bedrooms: Bathrooms:MFRMLS 2 Years (Monthly) AllConstruction Type: All AllPeriod:

Counties:Residential: (Single Family Home)

MLS: AllPrice: Lot Size: AllSq Ft: All

Sold -835.74 -0.66 -20,057.81

Monthly Change Total ChangeMonthly % Change Total % Change-15.88 SOLD

-15.9%

2 YEARS (MONTHLY) 01/01/09 - 01/31/11

UNITS SOLD-DEC ‘08 TO DEC ‘10

OsceOla siNgle faMily hOMe disTressed vs. TOTal sales

This data is dependent upon timeliness of sales and totality of information reported by participants.

The data reflects only the sales published through the Mid-Florida Regional Multiple Listing Service (MFRMLS) and does not include all sales in reported areas.

Neither the Association nor the MFRMLS is in any way responsible for it’s accuracy.

Data: Total Sales = all MFRMLS Osceola Single Family Housing (SFH) & Planned Unit Development (PUD).

(SFH), (PUD)-REO/Bank Owned/Short Sale from Special Sale Provision.

Ave. Days on Mkt is: Days to Closed

March 2011

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servpro of Osceola county dan hougaard 1710 Kelley Avenue, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Office 407-933-0707Fax 407-933-5014email [email protected] Website www.servprooc.com

eNgiNeeriNg/surveyiNg/plaNNiNg

Johnston’s surveying, inc.W. Turner Wallis 900 shady Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Office 407-847-2179 Fax 407-847-6140 email [email protected] www.jsurveying.com

fiNaNcial services/iNsTiTuTiONs

butler Mortgage harry urban 1012 W. emmett st., ste. B, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 407-931-3800 Fax 407-931-3801email [email protected] www.butlermortgage.com

farm credit brad rhoden P.O. Box 8009, Lakeland, FL 33802 Office 863-682-4117 Fax 863-688-9364 email [email protected] Website www.farmcreditcfl.com

Qubty financial group david Qubty 7680 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819-8998 Office 407-370-3030 Fax 407-370-2040 email [email protected] Website www.qubtyfinancialgroup.com

Qubty financial group sami d. Qubty 7680 Universal Blvd., ste 405, Orlando, FL 32819-8998 Office 407-370-3030 Fax 407-370-2040 email [email protected] Website www.qubtyfinancialgroup.com

Trustco bank sarah Near 1525 east Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34746 Office 407-932-0398 Fax 407-932-0719 email [email protected] www.trustcobank.com

healTh & beauTy

benefit advisors Judy Taylor 111 e. monument Avenue, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 407-931-2872 Fax 407-933-2176 email [email protected]

hOMe builders/develOpers

kb home amanda parah 9102 south Park Center Loop, Orlando, FL 32819 Office 407-587-3403 Fax 407-587-2386 email [email protected] Website www.kbhome.com

harmon homes pamela cameron 4501 Hills & dales rd. nW, Canton, OH 44708 Office 813-681-5117 Fax 813-661-9036 email [email protected] www.harmonhomes.com

harmony developmentTim hultgren 3500 Harmony square drive West, Harmony, FL 34773Office 407-891-2605 Fax 407-891-0459email [email protected]

Maronda homes Olga Ortega 955 Keller rd., #1500, Altamonte springs, FL 32714 Office 407-846-4397 Fax 407-846-4398 email [email protected] Website www.maronda.com

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standard pacific homes Jesus alvarez 200 s. Orange Avenue, suite 124, Orlando, FL 32801 Office 407-304-2803 Fax 407-304-2835 email [email protected] Website www.standardpacifichomes.com

iNspecTiON services

budget services, inc. ed hogan 3617 Crosley Ave., saint Claud, FL 34772 Office 407-892-8811 Fax 407-892-8516 email [email protected] Website www.budgetservicesfl.com

Wayne home inspections Wayne e. glover 1533 Trumbull street, Kissimmee, FL 34744 Office 407-935-1127Fax 407-935-1483 email [email protected] www.wayneshomeinspections.com

real esTaTe schOOls/educaTiON

ifrec real estate schools richard fryer 5029 edgewater drive, Orlando, FL 32810 Office 407-644-7277 Fax 407-647-5227 email [email protected] Website www.ifrec.com

TiTle/escrOW/iNsuraNce services

a-Z Team Title, llc bernard s. edwards 102 Park Place Blvd., suite A-3, Kissimmee, FL 34743 Office 407-932-0529 Fax 407-932-1587 email [email protected] Website www.azteamtitle.com

first american Title cara brown1101 miranda Lane, suite 101, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 877-833-1731 Fax 866-722-5957 email [email protected] www.firstam.com

first american Title deborah dudley1101 miranda Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 877-833-1731 Fax 866-722-5957 email [email protected] www.firstam.com

Mason Title & escrow company shelly kiker1101 miranda Lane, suite 113, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 321-443-6901 Fax 866-326-2097email [email protected] www.masontitle.com

Old republic home protection Jeffrey saindonPO Box 5017, san ramon, CA 94583 Office 800-445-6999email [email protected] www.orhp.com

premiere Title agency, llcvickie deaton 113 e. monument Avenue, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 407- 350-4401Fax 407- 350-4414email [email protected]

prominent Title insurance agency, inc.betty M. dobbie 827 Cypress Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34759 Office 407-343-1560 Fax 407-343-1561 email [email protected] Website www.prominenttitle.com

real estate closing solutionsheidi foster 7575 dr. Phillips Blvd., suite 140, Orlando, FL 32819 Office 407-615-8550 Fax 407-615-8555 email [email protected] www.recsfl.com

shopsmart insurance, inc.Jonathan reich 1201 emmett street, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 407-933-7866 Fax 407-931-0083email [email protected]

stewart approved Title, inc. becky sheive 1201 emmett st., Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 407-846-7477 Fax 407-846-6573 email [email protected] Website www.stewart.com

stewart approved Title, inc. Jolene sheive 1201 emmett st., Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 407-846-7477 Fax 407-846-6573 email [email protected] www.stewart.com

stewart approved Title, inc. rayelynne ketchum 1401 Budinger Ave., saint Cloud, FL 34769 Office 407-957-9000 Fax 407-957-8055 email [email protected] Website www.stewart.com

Total Title solutionsTina Johnson 8 Broadway st, ste 225, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 407-847-0412 Fax 407-847-0429 email [email protected]

realTOr® services

final Negotiation, llc rhonda Owen 1201 emmett street, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Office 407-846-0978 Fax 407-846-6573 email [email protected] www.stewart.com

execuTive cOMMiTTeeFriday, March 25, 2011

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

bOard Of direcTOrsFriday, March 25, 20119:30 AM - 11:00 AM

March 2011

A refresher “must” for Real Estate professionals! Nearly every aspect of a Realtors® day involves communication;

Education

ADvanced Communication

When: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 9.00-12.00p Where: Osceola County Association Classroom Cost: FREE for Members To Register: 407.846.0117 Or for more information visit www.osceolarealtors.org

Communication Conversations with buyers, sellers, brokers, and other agents is at the core of Realtors® interactions. Poor communication with contacts could mean a longer sales cycle, tension with customers and colleagues, and possibly the loss of a contract. This course provides students with the ability to not only learn, but to practice techniques that are research based and field tested. The material has been designed for fostering enhanced interpersonal relationships at all levels of the Realtor® experience. Highly relevant for agents at all stages in their

Don’t wait until the last minute to update your continuing education requirements.

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WelcomeHome WeekFloridaREALTORS® Open House Weekend Florida REALTORS®

WelcomeHome Week

FL REALTORS® Open House Weekend

FL REALTORS®

Welcome Home WeekWCR FishingTournament

Public Policy Meeting 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

OSCAR Toastmasters Club 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

New Member Welcome 9:00 am - 12:00 pm


IMAPP - MLSiMAPP 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Creating Custom Reports 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

MLXchange Basic 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

MLS Listing Maintenance1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

NAR RPAC

WCR Board Meeting 8:00 am - 9:30 am

MFRMLS BOD10:00 am -12:00 pm

WCR Board Meeting 8:00 am - 9:30 am

Bylaws & PoliciesCommittee Meetings1:00pm - 4:00 pm


Florida REALTORS® Welcome Home Week





AdvancedCommunications9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Emerging Technology Committee11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Great AmericanREALTOR® Days

MLS Learn and Earn Marketing Session 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Affiliate Council Meeting 9:45 am - 10:45 am


NAR RPAC

Prop. Mgmt for the RE Practitioner, 8:30am-12:30pm

How to make the most out of your Property Mmgt., 1 - 5pm

Young Professionals Network Kick-Off Event, 5 - 8pm


Property Mgmt Cmte Mtg, 9:45am - 10:45 am

Grievance CommitteeMeeting, 1 pm - 5 pm

Great American REALTOR® Days

MLS Learn and Earn Marketing Session, 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Affiliate Council Meetings 9:45 am - 10:45 am


Commercial Mktg Session 8:30 am - 10:00 am

MFCRE Presentation, 10-11 am

NAR National Policy Luncheon Presentation, 12:00 - 1:00 pm

MFRMLS BOD Meeting 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Core Law 3 CE9:00 am -12:00 pm

Code Of Ethics 3 CE 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm



International AllianceCommittee Meeting 9:45 am - 10:45 am


MLS Learn and Earn Committee Meeting 9:45 am - 10:45 am

Bylaws & Policies Cmte Meetings, 1 pm - 4 pm



Sinking or Syncing 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

At Home With Diversity Certification9:00 am - 4:00 pm


Commercial MarketingSession 8:30 am - 10:00 am

International Alliance Luncheon Forum11:00 am – 2:00 pm


Executive Committee8:00 am - 9:30 am

BOD Meeting 9:30 am - 11:00 am

(OSCAR Closed)

NAR Leadership Academy 2012 Deadline 8:00 am - 9:00 am

GRI 2 (ORRA)

St. Patrick’s DayDaylight SavingBegins

MLS iMAPP Spanish 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Creating a Professional CMA Spanish, 1pm - 4pm


Easter Sunday

AdministrativeProfessionals Day

Good Friday

Happy St. Patrick’s

Day

Happy EasterAccredited Buyer Representative Designation

March 30 & 31, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

NAR Green DesignationApril 7 & 8, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

BOD Meeting9:30 am - 11:00 amExecutive Committee8:00 am - 9:30 am

Conflict Resolution9:00 am - 12:00 pm

GRI 2 (ORRA)GRI 2 (ORRA)

March 2011

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Cindy Tanada realty.................Cynthia r. Tanada1644 Witney Isle Drive, Windermere, FL 34786Office: 407-407-9731Email: [email protected]

EmC World realty LLC ................Evett m. Cadogan6380 Raleigh Street, Apt. # 2103, Orlando, FL 32835Office: 407-287-7573Email: [email protected]

Florida Scandi realty LLC .............................Hans Tank8701 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Suite 136Kissimmee, FL 34747Office: 407-982-7224 • Fax: 407-982-7226Email: [email protected]

new real estate offices

welcome new membersAdil Najim .............................Keller Williams at The LakesAlejandro S. Sierra .................... Central Florida Realty CoAlicia M. Casal ........................... Invest Realty Group, LLCAndrew Michael Hjortaas .............................. PACT RealtyArles Orlando Hernandez .............Orlando Reo Group Inc.Cynthia R. Tanada ............................Cindy Tanada RealtyEduardus J. Mak ........Homes of America Realty Group, LLCElizabeth Cruz .............. Weichert REALTORS® Hallmark ProEmma J Gibbs ................... Century 21 Premium PropertiesEric Robinson ...................................... La Rosa Realty LLCEvett M. Cadogan .......................... EMC World Realty LLCGeomary Bengochea ................................ Remax PioneerHans Tank ................................. Florida Scandi Realty LLCJesse Carriedo ............................Hunters Creek Realty LLCLauren Solomon .......................Bustamante Real Estate Inc,Nelson Cabrera ....................................... DGL Realty, LLCNicholas P. Beveridge .......... Orlando Kissimmee Realty LLCRicardo C. Batini ............................... Vitoria Realty Corp.Sean Lindsey ...........................Bustamante Real Estate Inc,Shamira Del Carmen Brown ......Bustamante Real Estate Inc,Steven Diaz ................................ Magic Homes Realty LLCVirginia Rodriguez .................................... Lisa Davis LLC

marCH 2011How To Make The Most Out Of Your Property ManagmentThursday, March 101:00 pm to 5:00 pmInstructor: Charli PhelpsLocation: OSCAR CE Credits: 4

Advanced CommunicationsWednesday, March 169:00 am to 12:00 pmInstructor: Sue CollinsLocation: OSCAR CE Credits: 3

Accredited Buyer Representative DesignationWednesday, March 30 & Thursday, March 319:00 am to 4:00 pm, both daysLocation: OSCAR CE Credits: 4

apriL 2011NAR Green DesignationThursday, April 7 & Friday, April 89:00 am to 4:00 pm, both days

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