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Women’s Council of REALTORS, Greater Palm Beach County Chapter WCR Review April - June, 2015

Greater Palm Beach County Chapter

WCR Review

April-June, 2015

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You know the feeling when you travel and you get a call

for a listing or sale on the day before you leave…? You

know how important it is to have someone taking care of

your business while you are gone?

Thank you all for your support while I was attending a

meeting of German Real Estate Agents and adding a cruise

vacation. What a feeling when, while being abroad, you

get emails being abroad raving about the June event. A

special thanks goes to our President-Elect Jessica Rosato

who ran a smooth meeting. I think she is ready. What do

you think?

The Chapter sent the president and president-elect to the

Midyear Legislative Meeting in DC. At these meetings we

were informed about any and all news concerning WCR.

We were introduced to the new Executive Vice President,

Jeff Hornberger, who came from NAR Global. He will be

great for WCR, and I am sure we will see some positive

changes. We also were educated to become a better lead-

er to lead the Chapter. There was also lots of opportunity

to network, discuss other chapter challenges, and help

each other.

One of the issues was using the FREE website offered by

WCR National. So you might have seen that we complied

with this request. (https://www.wcr.org/chapter-sites/

florida/) You can also find us by going to WCR.org and

clicking on “Find Your Chapter” then “Greater Palm

Beach.” Our webmaster Adrianne Bushea has done a mar-

velous job creating a link for our Affiliates. Thanks Adri-

anne! Check it out, but please, if you see your info with

out picture, go to the WCR.org website and add it. Same is

true for your information: address change, affiliation

change, updates for your bio? It is your responsibility to

keep your information current. The nice part is, once you

change the WCR.org site, our Chapter Site will be auto-

matically updated.

Last but not least: Thank you all for your volunteer work. I

know it is sometimes difficult especially when business is

good. But you should also ask yourself at this time of year

whether you want to move on and become part of leader-

ship. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask ei-

ther Jessica Rosato or myself.

I almost forgot: Did you see the link we now have on the

RAPB website. Please check it out and thank Danielle Bou-

tin when you see her for a great job. Out Chapter website

has a link under Program/Events.

- Christel Silver

Midyear Legislative Meeting in DC. Report

https://www.wcr.org/chapter-sites/florida/greater-palm-beach-county/

https://www.wcr.org/chapter-sites/florida/greater-palm-beach-county/


Greater Palm Beach County Chapter Vol. 12 No. 2—April-June, 2015

WCR Governing Board 2015

President-Christel Silver

561-929-5799—[email protected]

President Elect—Jessica M. Rosato

561-777-3463—jessica.rosato2npsir.com

V P Membership—Michaela Kennedy

[email protected]

Secretary—Janelle Dowley

[email protected]

Treasurer—Joyce Crawford

[email protected]

Immediate Past President –Amy Stark Snook

561-737- [email protected]

Standing Committee Chairs/Past Pres. Advisory

Bylaws—Nancy Macaluso

[email protected]

Education/Programs—Doris Behrens

[email protected]

Finance/Budget—Mike Owen

[email protected]

Membership—Sue Ann Paine

561-253-8651-spaine@Bband T.com

Past President’s Advisory Com.—Karon Clark

[email protected]

Special Committees Nominating—Any Stark Snook

561-737-4808 - [email protected]

Audit—Kim McEavers

[email protected]

Blue Diamond Circle Co-Chairs-

Bri White

954-328-6265—[email protected]

Sue Anne Paine

[email protected]

Tamela Staubs

[email protected]

Maggie Sarubbi

[email protected]

Newsletter—Betsy Owen

[email protected]

Parliamentarian—Lydia Crystal

[email protected]

Fashion show—Nita Summers

[email protected]

Ways and Means—Bri White

[email protected]

WEB LINKS

WCR.com

WCRfl.com

The Mission of the Women’s Council of Realtors® We are a network of successful Realtors®

advancing women as professionals and leaders in business, the industry, and the communities we serve.

Due dates for copy in the WCR Review are Feb-

ruary 2, May 15, August 15, and November 15.

Awards! Congratulations 2014 Leadership

Congratulations to the 2014 Leadership Team, especially Amy Stark Snook and

Michelle Steele and members. Our chapter was awarded “Excellence in Programing”

at the Midyear Legislative meeting in DC for our programs. Michelle Steele was in-

strumental in finding the venues, selecting the topics, and finding the speakers.

Congratulations!

- Christel Silver


All About You Bri White is heading up “All About You” this year. Tentative date is Oct. 8th, and possible venue is Center for the Arts. Please contact Bri if you would like to be a volunteer for this fun event! Send interested vendor contact infor-mation to Sue Ann Paine at [email protected]

Heather Itzkowitz

Maria Jaffe

Judy Ramella

David Serle

Joni Tabano

Andrea Theimer

……to our newest members:

Rosana Antolic

Brian Boles

Kathy Casaine

Katharina Eichhof

Tonja Garamella

Pamela Halberg

Hartford Howell

Our Vision: Through our influence as successful business professionals, women

will effect positive change in the profession and in the broader community.

WCR of the Palm Beaches invites you to the 2015 fashion show and exclusive shopping day! Thursday, August 6th starting at 5:30 PM. For those who enjoyed last year’s event you will remember the fash-ions, camaraderie and shopping we all enjoyed. For the first timers – you will be eager to delight in food, fun, prizes and discounts!

$35 a person or $300

for a group of 10. Tickets can be purchased at wcr.org/chapter-sites/florida/greater-palm-beach-county/

PLEASE SELL TICKETS

Co-Chairs, Nita Summers and Debra Shapiro

Fashion Show at Lord and Taylor

mailto:[email protected]


Sunshine Committee

Providing a wind mitigation is important be-

cause it allows us to provide discounts with

the homeowner insurance compa-

nies we represent. Without a wind

mitigation inspection, you are pay-

ing list price for your home insur-

ance. These inspection reports can

be up to five years old and still be

used to calculate discounts.

The major discounts come from

roof shape, and roof age, as well as

how well the trusses and shingles are

attached. The last discount is for the protec-

tion of all openings including

doors, windows, and skylights. Your location

and distance from tidal water also is a contrib-

uting factor. For homes in the

wind pool, (generally less than

two miles from tidal water but

this does vary) full opening pro-

tection of the doors and windows

(Everyone) can mean a $1000-

2000 difference per year in premi-

um. The impact is less the farther

you are from tidal water. Homes

over 10 miles from tidal water,

like those in Wellington or Weston, we see a

difference is usually $200 or less per year.

-Kim McEvers

As Sunshine Committee Chair, I send out cards to those WCR members in need of cheering up, with either a Get

Well or Sympathy card. Please share with me anyone you hear of who may need a card or some help.

—Sue Ann Paine

Mitigation Discounts on Home Insurance


“Follow the Sun” is a good general de-

scription of the movement of the North

American population in recent years. It

includes migration west and south. Hun-

dreds of thousands of us have released

our grasp on snow shovels, hung up our heavy coats and fol-

lowed the sun to Florida, and especially to Palm Beach. In 2014,

Florida breezed past New York to become the third most popu-

lous state (behind only California and Texas). In addition to

Northeast and Midwestern states, many new Floridians hail from

the Canadian provinces of Ontario or Quebec.

This march includes plenty of baby boomers who have found a

great place to enjoy retirement, but also a host

of younger people who are attracted by the stel-

lar business and employment opportunities

offered by Palm Beach County. The tax and

business climate is as welcoming as the other

climate for which we are famous. In the last

four years, there were more moves into and

around Florida than almost anywhere else in the

USA.

So, we’ve answered the questions of “who” is

moving here, and “why” so many are taking that

step. That leaves “how”. How are you going to

make that successful move into or around

southeast Florida? Hopefully, you are working

with a top quality local Realtor® to identify your

perfect new home and neighborhood. When you have located

your personal paradise, you’re ready to plan your move, starting

with choosing your mover.

You should begin talking to prospective moving companies even

before you finalize your precise move date. Your professional

mover should be your consultant, someone who helps you un-

derstand the moving process and partners with you to make

your moving experience a smooth one. Be skeptical of move

brokers who negotiate a deal with you, then hire someone else

to perform the actual move. You are better off going right to the

source and working with a mover that will actually be there –

before, during and after, your move.

Whether your move is across the country or across town, think

about what you will bring and what you should leave behind.

Are you planning to downsize? This might be a good time to sort

through your belongings and decide what to take and what to

sell, give to family members or friends, or donate to a charity.

Of course, the cost will be important. Remember, not every mov-

er will give their quote in the same way, so make sure you are

comparing “apples to apples”. Are all costs included in each

quote? Is your quote a binding, fixed, flat fee quote, or might

your cost change depending on the time required or the actual

weight of your belongings once they are loaded onto the truck?

Compare the weight or cubic feet of different quotes to deter-

mine if they all anticipate a roughly similar size move. (One cubic

foot of household furniture weighs about 7 pounds.)

Make sure your selection of a moving company considers more

than just price. While your belongings may be just “things”, they

are the things most important in your life. A cheap price might

be “too good to be true”. Ask about a mover’s

reputation. Talk to friends and family, or your

Realtor®, about their experiences with different

moving companies. Check with the Better Busi-

ness Bureau, and online services like Angie’s List

or Yelp.

Another early decision to make is about packing

your personal items. Everything small enough

to fit into a medium sized box, should be packed

before your move. You can have your profes-

sional mover do that for you, or you can do it

yourself. You should move some things yourself,

if at all possible. This includes things like cash,

jewelry, guns, medicine, glasses and contact

lenses. Ensure you have your toothbrush, an

adequate supply of diapers, baby formula, contact lens solution

and other essential items. Also consider devices like cell phones,

tablets and similar small electronics, and their chargers. Even

though the South Florida sun is full of energy, that alone won’t

charge your cell phone!

In the simplest move, your belongings are transported from your

old home directly to your new home, but sometimes that ideal

timing just won’t work. You might need to store your things for

weeks, months or longer before your move. Make yourself

aware of various storage options, and decide which one best fits

your circumstances. There is still more work to do, but you have

it under control. You’ve followed the sun – now enjoy it! Take a

break from that new job or business venture, or from all the ac-

tivities offered by your retirement community.

—Janelle Dowley

Follow the Sun

http://www.twomenpalmbeach.com/


Blue Diamond

Ceremony-

April 28, 2015

at the Penin-

sula, Boynton

Beach


Blue Diamond

Ceremony-April

28, 2015 at the

Peninsula,

Boynton Beach


As “season” winds down, many sellers are wondering

whether it’s still a good time to put their home on the

market or if it’s best to wait until next season to do so.

There are also those who weren’t able to sell their

home until now and are strongly considering taking it

off the market and waiting until next season rolls

around to re-list. To both one would say—if you have your home on the

market, keep it in on the market. If you

are interested in selling your home, go

ahead and list it. Inventory is low, buy-

er interest is high, the market is hot,

sales prices are high and interest rates

are still low. These are all great condi-

tions for getting your home sold. Although season is technically over

based on the month, Delray Beach (and

the surrounding areas) shows no signs

of the real estate market slowing down.

It was just like this for me last year

with most of my business being done

off-season! With season comes a lot of

stress for buyers who are forced to act fast and navi-

gate bidding wars. Many serious buyers come out off-season in hopes of a more laid back environment as

they contemplate purchase and in hopes of sellers be-

ing more willing to work together towards a calm,

successful close. You also have to keep in mind that buyers are looking

to purchase homes throughout the entire year, not just

from November to May. Think about the family that

is just finishing up the school year in a different state

and is looking to relocate to the area. Summer would

be the most ideal time for them, not only because sum-

mer break provides the down time necessary to look,

but also allows them to get situated before the new

school year starts in August. There are many different

scenarios for many different buyers, but the bottom

line is—if your home isn’t on the market, they don’t

even know it exists. Now let’s talk inventory. There are plenty of buyers

that cannot find homes. One should have searches set

up so that the minute a new home comes on the mar-

ket that fits their criteria, both are notified. It’s that

bad, or should I say, that good! With low inventory,

comes obvious demand, and this will help the sale of

your home. And for those who are worried about having your

home on the market too long, and creating a negative

impact, don’t! Buyers are not nearly as concerned

with the length of time a home has been on the mar-

ket. There are many reasons why a home doesn’t sell

in record time—from price, to condition,

to style, to taste—but there is a home for

every buyer or a buyer for every home.

One buyer may want a huge backyard

for pets and children whereas another

will want no outdoor maintenance at all.

If one starts working with a new buyer

and the home matches what they need

and want, and ends up being “the one,”

they are relieved and excited, it’s still on

the market, not upset. I had a few hard

sells last year, but when the right buyer

came around, the “days on market” did-

n’t make them flinch a bit and we got

close to asking price on both. Selling your home is more than just timing. Find an

agent you can trust who is going to work hard to mar-

ket and sell your home—an agent who is going to stop

at nothing to get it in front of as many qualified eyes

as possible. That will sell your home no matter what

the season.

—Jessica Rosato

—

Florida WCR Presi-

dent Pamela Banks

addresses mem-

bers of the Wom-

en’s Council of

Realtors©, Greater

Palm Beach County

Chapter during her

visit.


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2015 Blue Diamond Circle Award recipients announced There’s good. And then there’s Blue Diamond Circle good.

Each year, the Women’s Council of REALTORS (WCR) hosts a ceremony for the prestigious Blue Diamond Circle Award. This honor is given to those who fit a certain criteria in sales production in two different categories: Blue Diamond Circle and Blue Diamond Circle Elite. To even be considered, professionals must: be in good standing in the Realtors Association of the Palm Beaches (RAPB) or any Florida board, be in good standing with WCR, have a minimum of $2 million in sales ($5 million for Elite members) and a minimum of six closed sales from January through December of last year. In addition to these monumental accomplishments, the winners seem

to share similar characteristics that allow them to achieve these feats. These individuals must operate on a high level of integrity, respect and be committed to their profession.

This well-respected achievement doesn’t just get you a shiny blue dia-mond (although that alone would be satisfactory) but includes a plethora of resources to help promote this recognition. Perks include: a full-page print publication in the local newspaper, acknowledgement on the BDC website dedicated to the Blue Diamond Circle members and other social media portals, the use of the Blue Diamond Circle logo for personal marketing campaigns, and a marketing packet with tips to uti-lize Blue Diamond Circle in upcoming campaigns.

Twenty-two talented individuals were welcomed into these exclusive groups on April 28. Congratulations

to the following RAPB members for receiving the Blue Diamond Circle Elite Award: Sharon Arnett, Brian Boles, Diana Cowan, Tonja Garamel-la, Tracey Goldenberg, Billy Howell, Judy Ramella, Jessica Rosato, Mark Rucco, Eric Sain, Maggie Sarubbi, Laurie Scherer, David Serle and Christel Silver.

Blue Diamond Circle Award winners include: Pamela Banks, Candice Brueggemann, Kathy Casaine, Lor-raine Freed, Pamela Halberg, Cathy Lewis, Elizabeth Love and Christine Sarno-Olson.

Their success is certainly well-deserved and hard-earned. May your membership into the Blue Dia-mond Circle help support your up-coming goals, as support from this group will offer resources and can open up more opportunities and well-assured clients.

New members inducted

at Blue Diamond Cere-

mony: Brian Boles, How-

ell Hatford, Kathy Ca-

saine, Christine Sarno

Olson, Michaela Kenne-

dy, Pamela Halberg, Ma-

ria Jaffe.

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Your company logo, website address, and contact

information on the WCR Greater Palm Beach

County Chapter website and Facebook page

Logo placement on Business Resource Meeting

marketing materials and recognition in the pro-

gram

ONE 5 minute opportunity to address WCR Great-

Affiliate of the Month - $150.00

er Palm Beach County Chapter members at the

Business Resource Meeting

ONE free admission to the Business Resource

meeting

Distribution of advertising material at the ad-

vertising table

The Women’s Council of Realtors® (WCR) Greater Palm Beach County Chapter, a prem-ier Real-estate networking organization, repre-sents a valuable opportunity for you to in-crease the visibility of your business directly to your target audience of our Realtor® and Affiliate members. WCR Greater Palm Beach County Chapter offers several partnership opportunities for you to deliver your unique brand and message and distinguish yourself from your competi-tion. We invite you to review the various partner-

ship levels and determine which will most suc-cessfully promote your business and increase your visibility. If you would like to become a WCR Strategic Partner or have any questions about our or-ganization, please contact Christel Silver, 2015 Chapter President at the contact email or tele-phone number listed below. We sincerely look forward to partnering with you to support your business.

—Christel Silver 561-929-5799

Promote Your Business Partner with Women’s Council of REALTORS®


(This sponsorship is only available for Affiliate members)

(It includes for the month you are sponsoring only:

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Strategic Partnership Agreement

Please email the completed form with copy of check to: [email protected]

Partner information:

Company Name:_______________________________________________________________________

Your Name:________________________________________ Title:_____________________________

Company Phone:____________________________________ Your direct line:____________________

Email:_____________________________________________ Website:__________________________

We wish to participate at the following ANNUAL LEVEL and understand that payment is required at signing.

Starting date:__________________________ Ending date:_________________________________

_____ Platinum Partner $1,000 _____ Gold Partner $600 ______ Silver Partner $300 Choose 3 months choose 2 months choose 1 month My “preferred” Months to speak are checked below: ___ Jan __ Feb ___ March ___ April ___ May ___ June ___ July __ Aug ___Sept__ Oct ___Nov ___Dec For Affiliate Members only: We wish to participate as Affiliate member of the month $150 ___ Jan __ Feb ___ March ___ April ___ May ___ June ___ July __ Aug ___Sept__ Oct ___Nov ___Dec By signing the Partner Agreement with WCR Greater Palm Beach County Chapter, my company and I agree to make our payment in advance to allow enough time for marketing and exposure for our partnership. Please make check payable to WCR Palm Beach and mail to P.O.Box 8312, Delray Beach, FL 33482-8312 Signature________________________________________________ Date___________________ Company Name____________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address_____________________________________________________________________ Please email the artwork for the logo to [email protected]

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Strategic Partnership Opportunities

Annual Partnership: Partner’s Year begins upon execution of Partnership Agreement and receipt of monies for a period of 12 months. Platinum Partner - $1,000.00

Local placement of homepage and on Links & Sponsors page of WCR Greater Palm Beach County Chapter website linking to Partner’s website and Facebook Page

Logo placement on all Chapter Events and Business Resource Meeting marketing Materials THREE 5 Minutes opportunities to address WCR Greater Palm Beach County Chapter Members at monthly Business Resource

Meeting THREE free admissions to Business Resource Meetings in the month the Partner is speaking Distribution of marketing materials at each chair / or advertising table in the same month Distribution of marketing materials at each Chapter special event Recognition at each meeting or special event Recognition in programs and Flyers of all events

Gold Partner - $600.00 Local placement of homepage and on Links & Sponsors page of WCR Greater Palm Beach County Chapter website linking to

Partner’s website and Facebook Page Logo placement on all Chapter Events and Business Resource Meeting marketing Materials TWO 5 Minutes opportunities to address WCR Greater Palm Beach County Chapter Members at monthly Business Resource

Meeting TWO free admissions to Business Resource Meetings in the month the Partner is speaking Distribution of marketing materials at each chair / or advertising table in the same month Distribution of marketing materials at each Chapter special event Recognition at each meeting or special event Recognition in programs and Flyers of all events

Silver Partner- $300.00 Local placement of homepage and on Links & Sponsors page of WCR Greater Palm Beach County Chapter website linking to

Partner’s website and Facebook Page Logo placement on all Chapter Events and Business Resource Meeting marketing Materials ONE 5 Minutes opportunity to address WCR Greater Palm Beach County Chapter Members at monthly Business Resource

Meeting ONE free admission to Business Resource Meetings in the month the Partner is speaking Distribution of marketing materials at each chair / or advertising table in the same month Distribution of marketing materials at each Chapter special event Recognition at each meeting or special event Recognition in programs and Flyers of all events


The Power of Relationships—Success

in business today is achieved through

positive, productive relationships. The

Women’s Council of Realtors® pro-

vides an environment of collaboration

in which members can form, build

and maximize relationships for busi-

ness and personal success. When

members share their time, talent, and

experience, the entire industry is ad-

vanced.

Leadership-To continue to grow and

be successful, every business, indus-

try and community must have leaders

who can see change that is needed,

organize resources, and engage the

hearts and minds of those around

them. Through the Women’s Council

of Realtors®, members develop and

apply new found leadership skills and

qualities across all areas of their per-

sonal and professional lives.

Professional Credibility—members of

the Women’s Council of Realtors® are

career professionals. We operate

based on a shared value system of

integrity, respect, consistency, and a

commitment to excellence and con-

tinuous development.

Diversity—The Council member net-

work is enriched through the celebra-

tion of and active outreach to the full

diversity of our industry. At the same

time, the strength of the organization

lies in what unites us all - our shared

values.

Involvement—Active participation

increases membership value. Partici-

pation in the Women’s Council of

Realtors® is the opportunity to con-

tribute to change, and to be changed,

personally, and professionally.

Success—Success in business brings

credibility, influence and greater op-

portunity. Wealth creation through

business success also leads to long-

term financial security, greater inde-

pendence, and more quality of life

choices.

Influence—Positive change will come

from the greater inclusion of wom-

en’s perspectives in positions of influ-

ence in the real estate industry and in

the broader community.

In order to fulfill

our mission and realize our vision, the

Women’s Council of Realtors sets the

following goals:

To be the source of education and business tools

focused on the needs of women Realtors® entre-

preneurs at all stages of development.

To be a dynamic, accessible and diverse network,

linking resources and member expertise to drive

business success.

To identify, build, support and promote strong

leaders in business, the industry, and the broader

community.

To showcase and promote the achievement and

impact of women in real estate.

To be sought after by other organizations as a

source of leadership development and the busi-

ness woman’s perspective.

To be a network of strong chapters that consist-

ently deliver value and provide a collaborative,

trusted, welcoming environment in which mem-

bers can achieve their business goals.

To be a magnet for career-focused Realtors® with

diverse backgrounds and a high level of profes-

sionalism.

To be a strong organization with the resources

and infrastructure necessary to fulfill our mission

and realize our vision.

Women’s Council of Realtors ® Values:

WCR’s Long Term Goals

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