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February 12
4 pm

Affiliate Meeting

February 12
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Affiliate Meet and Greet >>

February 18
8 am

Rental Affairs Committee Meeting at Zorba's in Rehoboth

February 28
various times

Last Chance / Make-up SAFEMLS® Token Pick up and Training Sessions >>

President
Steve Alexander

President-Elect
Judy Dean

1st Vice President
Susan Mills

2nd Vice President
Sandy Greene

Treasurer
Donna Neithardt

Past President
Bill Lucks

 

SCAOR Phone System
SCAOR PHONE SYSTEM
(302) 855-2300

You may reach SCAOR staff by 3-digit extension:

200 - Gail Shields
reception, SentriLock, website

201 - Crystal Hudson
Memberships, bus trips

202 - Opal McAdams
MLS / IDX

203 - Ruth Briggs King
Executive Vice President

205 - TracyLee Elmore
Education, Ethics & Events

February 6, 2009

 
SCAOR LOGIN SCREEN CHANGES
IN PREPARATION FOR
SAFEMLS® IMPLEMENTATION

SCAOR members logging in to Innovia will notice an updated login screen as shown below.

You can continue to login with your current User ID and Password in the left login box until you receive your SAFEMLS® token. For the 1300 plus who have received your token, you can use the SAFEMLS® login box to the right.

You are able to login to InnoVia without a token, only until March 2. Click on "Click HERE for Standard login". Don't be locked out of the MLS on March 2. Please click here to signup for your token pickup on the February 28th Make-up Day.

InnoVia Screen

SafeMLS token W H A T ?
SAFEMLS® Security System

W H E N ?
SCAOR delivered the SAFEMLS® security solution to most MLS members on 1/29 - 1/30/09. There are several make-up sessions on 2/28/09.

W H E R E ?
Distribution Sessions will be held at the SCAOR Office. 23407 Park Avenue, Georgetown, DE 19947. Please go to www.thescaorstore.com and click on "Events" to see the distribution schedule and sign up for the remaining available time slots.

H O W ?
Identify your assigned session on the schedule. Attend a brief informative training session to receive a SAFEMLS® token. You will also receive a user guide, which outlines the self-registration process, how to use the SAFEMLS® token, what to do in the event of a lost or broken token, and warranty and support options. BE SURE TO BRING PHOTO IDENTIFICATION TO THE SESSION.

W H Y ?
SCAOR identified the need to implement a security initiative designed to provide optimum protection for valuable MLS and consumer data. Our reliance on usernames and passwords as the sole form of user authentication is no longer an option. Members share their login information with technology vendors, friends and family, and even the consumer. SAFEMLS® tokens provide the necessary security to protect the MLS data and the consumers personal financial information, while still offering the flexibility and convenience for the truly mobile MLS member.

SAFEMLS® tokens generate one-time passwords with the simple touch of a button. Once a password is used, it can not be used to log in again thus significantly reducing the risk of shared passwords. SCAOR is confident that the SAFEMLS® solution is an important step to protecting the valuable data and information that is vital to our MLS members.

After March 2nd, 2009, all SCAOR members will be required to use a SAFEMLS® authenticator to obtain passwords for access to the MLS system.

SCAOR Logo   Clareity Security Logo

 
March 2nd is coming, will you be ready?
SAFEMLS® Token Distribution
Make-up Sessions are
Saturday, February 28th

If you do not have your SAFEMLS Token yet (see picture)
PLEASE RSVP NOW FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28.
Be ready for the MLS switchover!

SafeMLS token

8:30 a.m. >>
10:00 a.m. >>
11:30 a.m. >>
2:00 p.m. >>
3:30 p.m. >>
5:00 p.m. >>

 
Token distribution is at the SCAOR office.
You MUST bring photo ID to collect your token.
You MUST pre-register so we know there is room for you in that session. After you receive your token, you will be given a 15 minute training session on how to use it.
REMEMBER: Clericals who access the MLS WILL ALSO NEED A TOKEN.

Do NOT be caught unable to login to MLS on March 2nd.
This is the ONE LAST CHANCE to retrieve your token
before the switchover, a "makeup" day on February 28th.

If you missed the January pick-up dates, please RSVP at www.scaorstore.com Events for the Make-up Date >>

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION
IN A SMOOTH TRANSITION!
More than 1300 tokens were distributed January 29 and 30 !!!!

 
Friday, March 6 @
The Atlantic Sands, Rehoboth Boardwalk
The best state's RPAC celebration is even better this year! Register now for a hors d'oeuvres and cash bar event from 4 - 6 pm, featuring a Chinese Auction and of course, the JUMP. You can join us earlier in the day, 1- 4 pm, for a 3 CEU Legislative Update class on the new Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (DUCIOA), for only $10 more!

For class, Food, Auction & all the fun - $35 Contribution
CLASS SEATS ARE LIMITED - PLEASE REGISTER SOON!

For just the Food, Auction & fun (no CE class) - $25 Contribution

Don't Miss it!
Register Today at www.delawarerealtor.com >>

Important Contribution Information: Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS® or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 70% of each contribution is used by your state PAC to support state and local political candidates. Until your state PAC reaches its RPAC goal 30% is sent to the National RPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.c.441a; after the state PAC reaches its RPAC goal it may elect to retain your entire contribution for use in supporting state and local candidates.

 

Affiliate Meet & Greet

5 - 7 p.m. at the New SCAOR Building

Come join this Social event and enjoy Hors d'oeuvres and Drinks while you mingle with other Affiliates & REALTORS®.

What a perfect opportunity to NETWORK with existing and NEW business relationships. We look forward to seeing you !!

This is an Affiliate Sponsored Event.

ALL SCAOR AFFILIATES & REALTORS® Welcome!!

FREE ~ Please RSVP at scaorstore.com!

Invite others ~ Here's a flyer to share >>

 
SCAOR AFFILIATE COMMITTEE SPONSORS A BUS TRIP TO THE...
Philadelphia Flower Show

Philadelphia Flower Show

Thursday, March 5, 2009
$35 per person
8 a.m. Departure from SCAOR Office
Approx. return to SCAOR at 8 p.m.

Trip Includes:
Bus transportation, admission to the show
and snacks on the bus.

Click Here to register for this event.
Click Here for a printable flyer.

 

Andy Taylor will offer a FREE non-credit evening on the Common Interest Ownership Act. This will be held at the SCAOR office on Tuesday, February 24 at 6 p.m.

This is a REALTOR® outreach to educate HOA representatives. Seating is limited to 60 REALTORS®, so sign up and reserve your seat today!

The session is free, but registration is required.

Please feel free to invite local homeowner association members to attend.

Click Here to Register >>

 
RONNIE REALTOR®

Time Management Rating System

When you prepare a To-Do list, when you divide a difficult task into smaller segments, when you do anything that comes under the heading of Time Management, you should develop a priority system.

Here are a few tips on establishing a rating system  >>

 

Access the book online immediately!

At home or at work, downloading the book all at once or by sections,
in a streamlined PDF printable / viewable format, getting your book is now so convenient!

Click here to purchase your copy and access the PDF link now!

 

 
Many thanks to our monitors, Tammy Hadder, Joan O'Day and Tim Riale, and our instructor Gene Millman, who braved snowy conditions, so that our members could attend classes!

SCAOR thanks each of them for their dedication.

 
 

Meet your Delaware license renewal requirements now. Don't sweat it out by waiting.
Register for the classes you need at www.thescaorstore.com.

Agents are required to take:

  • 3 CE Real Estate Concepts (agent/salesperson core)
  • 3 CE Legislative Update,
  • plus another 9 credit hours.

Brokers are required to take:

  • 6 CE Broker Core
  • plus another 9 credit hours.

Non-resident licensees in Maryland are required to complete
15 continuing education credits by April 30, 2009.

DATE TIME CLASS
Thursday,
Feb 19
9 am - noon At Home with Diversity
3 CE hours - approved DREC
1 pm - 4 pm Septic Training
3 CE hours - approved by DREC
Friday,
Feb 20
9 am - Noon Statutory Agency
3 CE hours - approved DREC mandatory course (Legislative Update)
1 pm - 4 pm Home Inspection
3 CE hours - approved by DREC
Saturday,
Feb 21
9 am - 4 pm Broker's Core
6 CE hours - approved DREC mandatory course for Brokers; elective for Agents
Monday,
March 2
9 am - Noon Marketing Strategy in the Current Market
3 CE hours - approved by DREC
1 pm - 4 pm Staging: Helping Seller's Achieve Maximum Sales Price (A Marketing Tool)
3 CE hours - approved by DREC
6 pm - 9 pm Statutory Agency
3 CE hours - approved DREC mandatory course (Legislative Update)
Thursday,
March 5
5 pm - 8 pm Title Search
3 CE hours - approved by DREC

Full Class Schedule at www.scaorstore.com >>

 

Governor Markell signed House Bill 45 this Wednesday, February 4, 2009 which STAYS enforcement of changes to the Condo Law until July 1, 2009. See details at www.delawarerealtor.com >>

Full Listing of February 10, 2009 through March 11, 2009
Delaware Planning News & Meetings >>

 
 

ETHICALLY SPEAKING... Our Duties to Clients and Customers

How do you think the Professional Standards Panel ruled in last week's Case Study?
Below is the Hearing Panel's decision.

Code of Ethics Case Study #8-2:
Request for Investigation Filed by Board with the State Real Estate Commission

The Hearing Panel concluded that REALTOR® A was in violation of Article 8 of the Code of Ethics and recommended that the decision, when final, be forwarded to the State Real Estate Commission as a possible violation of the public trust.

The Board of Directors affirmed the decision of the Hearing Panel; ordered implementation of the recommended sanction; and requested that the President forward, with advice of Board legal counsel, the final decision to the State Real Estate Commission as a possible violation of the public trust.

 
 
 
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MEMBERS - Dues Questions?
Contact Crystal at crystal@scaor.com or (302) 855-2300, extension 201.
BROKERS / MANAGERS - DID YOU KNOW?
You can login to www.realtor.org to view your office roster and see who has an outstanding invoice.   Click Here for Instructions >>

 
 
A Look Ahead

M A R C H
2 Marketing Strategy in the Current Market - 3 CE course 9 am - noon
Staging: Helping Seller's Achieve Maximum Sales Price
(A Marketing Tool)
- 3 CE course
1 - 4 pm
Statutory Agency - Legislative Update 3 CE course 6 - 9 pm
5 Philadelphia Flower Show Affiliate Bus Trip 8 am - 8 pm
Title Search - 3 CE course 5 - 8 pm
6 DAR Jump in the Ocean 1 - 6 pm
9 Short Sales & Foreclosures - 3 CE course 9 am - noon
Home Inspection - 3 CE course 1 - 4 pm
NAR Ethics - Ethics 3 CE course 5 - 8 pm
10 GRI 301: Working With Buyers and Sellers
- Designation class at DAR
8 am - 5 pm
16 Intro to Commercial Real Estate - 3 CE course 9 am - noon
Septic Training - 3 CE course 1 - 4 pm
Home Inspection - 3 CE course 6 - 9 pm
18 Rental Affairs Committee Meetings
at Zorba's in Rehoboth
8 am
Legislative Update - Legislative Update 3 CE course 9 am - noon
Anti-Trust - 3 CE course 1 - 4 pm
Intro to Office Leasing - 3 CE course 5 - 8 pm
20 Investing in Commercial Real Estate - 6 CE course 9 am - 4 pm
Broker's Core - Broker's Core 6 CE course 9 am - 4 pm
21 Obtaining & Retaining Listings in a Tough Market - 3 CE course 9 am - noon
Closing Techniques That Open the Door to Success - 3 CE course 1 - 4 pm
23 Running your Real Estate Career as a Business - 3 CE course 1 - 4 pm
Basic Math for Real Estate Salesmen - 3 CE course 5 - 8 pm
24 Real Estate Concepts - Agent Core 3 CE course 9 am - noon
Legislative Update - Legislative Update 3 CE course 1 - 4 pm

A P R I L
2 Procuring Cause - 3 CE course 9 am - noon
Real Estate Concepts - Agent Core 3 CE course 1 - 4 pm
4 NAR Ethics - NAR Ethics 3 CE course 9 am - noon
Business Planning - 3 CE course 1 - 4 pm
6 Communications for Real Estate Agents - 3 CE course 9 am - noon
CMA versus Appraisal - 3 CE course 1 - 4 pm
7 Septic Training - 3 CE course 9 am - noon
Environmental Issues & the Home Inspection - 3 CE course 1 - 4 pm
9 Affiliate Meeting 9 am
13 Landlord Tenant Code - 3 CE course 9 am - noon
Legislative Update - Legislative Update 3 CE course 1 - 4 pm
15 Rental Affairs Meeting 8 am
IRS Personal Taxes Filing Deadline
16 Title Search - 3 CE course 5 - 8 pm
22 DAR Board of Directors Meeting at Dover Downs 1 pm
A Look Ahead

 

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