May 24th, 2017
Featured Article
MCE Season Pass and New Classes Are Now Available for Registration!
The Association of REALTORS School is once again making available its popular MCE Season Pass. The Pass makes it easy and affordable to complete your education requirements for the 2016-2018 PA Real Estate license renewal. You can now purchase the Pass for $125 and take unlimited standard continuing education between July 1, 2017 through March 31, 2018 (not including online classes). A 10% discount will be given on Broker and Designation courses. The Pass will automatically save you $25 on your continuing ed, and you will realize more savings, the more courses you take!
Put your pass to work this summer as ARS has just published its calendar of MCE courses between July 1st through October 31st. Get a jump on your license renewal with an assortment of classes; including courses that cover this cycle’s required PA Rules and Regs (for the current renewal period, the Commission is requiring a minimum of 3 hours in the topic Rules and Regulations. The other 11 hours can be completed in elective topics, except for first time renewal agents) commercial specific topics and first time renewal. Or access the complete list of upcoming courses covered by the MCE Season Pass this summer.
To purchase the MCE Season Pass, complete and return the registration form to Gail Parke or Vinnie Pagnini, fax the form to 610-560-4801 or order the MCE Season Pass over the phone by calling 610-560-4900.
SWRA News
Suburban West Members Recognized For Lifetime RPAC Investments
Two Suburban West REALTOR members, Kit Anstey and Dominic Cardone, were inducted into NAR's REALTOR Political Action Committee Hall of Fame during NAR's Legislative Meetings in Washington D.C. last week. Kit and Dominic were honored for making lifetime investments of more than $25,000 to RPAC.
Kit Anstey has been a REALTOR since 1988 and currently sits on Suburban West's Board of Directors. “Promoting the election of pro-REALTOR candidates is so important. I’m happy and proud to be a continued investor to RPAC and excited on my induction into the NAR’s RPAC Hall of Fame." Anstey said. "RPAC enables REALTORS to support candidates who support the issues that are important to our profession and the real estate community.”
Dominic Cardone is a past PAR president and also a member of SWRA. “I invest in RPAC, but I also encourage others to invest as well because I believe real estate is part of the American fabric, culture and economy,” he said. “RPAC supports our legislative efforts to protect commercial real estate and homeownership. Good things happen when people own homes – children stay in school longer, crime rates go down and people are more active in their communities.”
Congratulations to Kit and Dominic! Read the full article from PARJustListed here and learn more about RPAC here.
Association Office Closed on May 29th for Memorial Day
The Suburban West REALTORS Association office will be closed on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day. The office will reopen on Tuesday, May 30th at 8:00am. Members looking for assistance are encouraged to use the SWRA website or contact SWRA staff prior to 4:00pm this Friday.
Reminder: All SWRA REALTOR Members Have Free Access to Inman Select
Suburban West REALTOR members are provided with FREE access to Inman Select - the premier real estate news service. With this exciting benefit, members have access to breaking industry news, analysis of trends shaping today's industry, exclusive reports, statistics, videos and more. Use this content to share industry insights with clients or simply stay informed. Questions or looking to activate your free account? Please contact John Barbone at 610-560-4800.
Association Tip
Navigating Multiple Offers
This Association Tip has been provided by SWRA Staff Paula Tansey
Low inventory is creating more multiple offer situations. Navigating them successfully requires knowledge and patience. Here are some of the tools available to assist SWRA members and their clients. To quote Sy Syms, “An educated consumer is our best customer”. Successfully navigating multiple offers begins with buyers and sellers who understand the scenario before it happens. SWRA has customizable flyers that REALTORS can use to prepare buyers or sellers for the potential multiple offers situation. The flyers serve as conversation starters with take away information for the client to review. Read more.
SWRA Events
June REALTOR/Lawyer Seminar: Property Tax Assessment and Appeals
According to recent news reports, PA has the least regulated and most antiquated property assessment system in the country. Many counties have not reassessed properties in decades. After some residents complained about inequities, a judge has ordered Delaware County to conduct a re-assessment of all properties in the county. Join us on June 1st (10:00am-11:30am) for REALTOR/Lawyer: Property Tax Assessment and Appeals as Attorney and REALTOR Barry Van Rensler will talk about the Delaware County re-assessment and whether neighboring counties will follow suit. Click here to register (access the Events Calendar).
Suburban REALTORS Alliance
Flood Insurance, Tax Reform Top Issues During NAR Legislative Meetings in Washington
Nearly 9,000 REALTORS and industry guests descended upon Washington last week to address regulators and members of Congress on key industry issues, including national flood insurance, tax reform and sustainable homeownership. REALTOR members visited U.S. House and Senate offices to urge Congress to pass a multiyear reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program before it expires on September 30th. Read more.
Reminders:
June Starbucks: Getting Smart About Smart Homes
Smart home technology is evolving fast and there are many opportunities for real estate agents to educate their clients about this technology. Register today for June 13th's (10:00am-11:30am) Starbucks Morning: Getting Smart About Smart Homes to learn what devices could make compelling closing gifts and review the issues around this emerging technology field. Click here to register (access the Events Calendar).
SRES: Tap the Potential of the 50+ Market
The largest and wealthiest buyer’s group in the country is made up of Baby Boomers, and many live right here in PA. Understand what motivates this demographic and make your business boom with the two-day (June 19th & 20th; 9:00am- 5:00pm each day) SRES: Senior Real Estate Specialist course. Click here to register (access the Education Calendar).
In This Issue
MCE Season Pass and New Classes Are Now Available
for Registration!

Suburban West Members Recognized For Lifetime RPAC Investments

Association Office Closed on May 29th for Memorial Day

Reminder: All SWRA REALTOR Members Have Free Access to Inman Select

Navigating Multiple Offers

June REALTOR/Lawyer Seminar: Property Tax Assessment and Appeals

Flood Insurance, Tax Reform Top Issues During NAR Legislative Meetings in Washington
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Mark Your Calendars!
May 25; 9:00am-5:00pm

May 29
Association Office Closed

June 1; 10:00am-11:30am

June 2; 9:00am-12:30pm

June 5; 9:00am-5:00pm
Important Numbers
for REALTORS
Suburban West REALTORS
610-560-4800

DocuSign Support Center
866-219-4318

DocuSign Transaction Rooms
888-600-4146

National Association of REALTORS (NAR)
800-874-6500

PA Real Estate Commission
717-783-3658

PAR Legal Hotline
800-727-5345

Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS (PAR)
800-555-3390

RPR Help Desk
877-977-7576

Suburban REALTORS Alliance
610-981-9000

Supra Support
877-699-6787

TREND
877-330-9900

zipForm Support
586-840-0140
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