Allows You to Import MLS Listing Info Into the Transaction
Allows You to Import MLS Listing Info Into the Transaction
April 8th, 2015
Featured Article
Import MLS Data Into zipForm Plus Transactions with MLS Connect
zipFormMLS-Connect is now available with your zipForm Plus subscription through Suburban West REALTORS Association! MLS Connect allows you to import MLS listing information into the transaction. You can add information to an existing transaction by activating the MLS Connect icon in the "property tab" or from any form within the transaction.
Once the MLS Connect dialog box opens, enter the MLS ID# for the property, check the box if you wish to include a photo and then click "find". The MLS data for that property is now connected to your transaction. Any forms with corresponding data fields will be updated.
Association Tips
Realty Tech Talk: The Powerful Email Productivity Tool You've Been Waiting For!
This Technology Tip has been provided by Rajeev Sajja
The Outlook App for iOS and Android was recently introduced by Microsoft to address a pressing need for users to make email and related functions easy and efficient to use on their mobile devices. I have always felt the email apps on mobile devices have not been up to par with apps we use regularly. I have always been a big fan of the desktop version of Outlook over the years and have since migrated to web based email (like Gmail) and felt my Outlook like email experience suffered in that transition specifically while handling email on mobile. The Outlook App is Microsoft's attempt to make a mark in the mobile-first world.
One of my favorite things about the Outlook App is the navigation along the bottom. I can single-handedly tap between by inbox, calendar, files and recent contacts. In the mail tab, Microsoft has two main inbox views to help you through your mail, "focused" or "other". The "focused list" smartly moves things that Outlook thinks are important to you. All other messages are filtered into other.
Among its features: you can swipe on an email in a list to take an action, and you have the ability to schedule an email to go away and reappear at a time you choose. You can even choose in Outlook's settings which action will occur when you swipe left or right. A swipe could initiate moving, archiving, deleting or make a message read or unread. Read more.
Professionalism Tip: Authority for Advertising
This Professionalism Tip has been provided by SWRA Staff Paula Tansey
Advertising another firm's listings without permission is a violation of license law and the Code of Ethics. The Association frequently receives complaints about this. The violations are occurring most often on the Internet but remember that it doesn't matter if the advertisement is print or electronic; permission is required before advertising the listings of another broker.
Some REALTORS argue that exposure is a good thing. While that may be true, permission is still a requirement of the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA) and the REALTOR Code of Ethics. Participants in the MLS' Internet Data Exchange (IDX) have given permission for listings to be shared on another participant's website when that participant subscribes to the IDX feed. This permission is not blanket permission to take any listing and put it anywhere.
SWRA Seminars & Events
REALTOR Happy Hour and Headshots Coming to Media!
Suburban West's spring REALTOR Happy Hour and Headshots is coming to Media on Thursday, May 7th (5:00pm-7:00pm). Join us at the Rose Tree Inn for a fun evening of camaraderie, networking and an opportunity to refresh your old tired headshot! The happy hour will feature:
  • discounted drink specials and free appetizers
  • professional photographer available to take modern headshots (digital images) - proceeds going to the REALTORS Political Action Committee (RPAC)
  • chances to win free gift cards and prizes courtesy of our Affiliate members
  • networking with fellow SWRA members
Headshots can be time consuming and expensive, but they don't have to be! Suburban West and our YPN Committee has teamed up with REALTOR Carl Adams to bring you an opportunity to get an affordable and modern headshot. Participants will be asked to make a $20 investment in RPAC in exchange for the professional digital images. Sign-ups will take place at the door and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Refresh your image all while making an investment in the future of our industry! Questions? Contact Kristin Tornetta.
Suburban REALTORS Alliance
Haverford Township Launches Home Repair Program
Haverford Township has received funding from both the federal and state governments to provide homeowner residents with grants for home repairs. The types of repairs include: heater, roof and hot water heater replacement, plumbing and electrical upgrades and a variety of other items. There will be a thorough inspection done to determine what work is needed. Applicants must be at or below the income limit which starts at $45,450 for a one-person household and increases with each additional household member. Applicants can be obtained by contacting the township at 610-446-1000 x2232. 
Association members can sign up to receive free weekly Suburban REALTOR Alliance News Briefs by visiting their Action Center.
Association of REALTORS School
Close More Buyers in Less Time With CRS 202: Effective Buyer Sales Strategies Class
Top sales associates enjoy a competitive advantage because they understand what motivates and influences their customers. The two-day course CRS 202: Effective Buyer Sales Strategies (April 13th & 14th; 8:30am-5:00pm each day) will give students the inside track to win over prospective buyers by teaching them the necessary strategies to make their sales quick and efficient. This course will be taught by nationally-recognized instructor, Gee Dunsten, CRS. Students will learn to work with today's new buyer through counseling, salesmanship and negotiation. These effective strategies will give REALTORS customers for life!
To register, please call the Association of REALTORS School at 610-560-4900 or register online (access the Education Calendar). This course is generously sponsored by Inspection Services Group: Tom Bartholetti.
SWRA Forums
TREND Workshops Scheduled for Wednesday, April 22nd in Malvern
Each month, Suburban West hosts TREND representatives at our office in Malvern for trainings related to the TREND MLS system. April's workshops will include:
April 22nd; 10:00am-11:30pm TREND Jump Start for Success will explore the effective methods of searching and viewing reports in the MLS, help you leverage tools in TREND and to begin developing your brand and reaching out to potential clients.
April 22nd; 1:00pm-2:00pm Keeping Up With TRENDS will keep you current on the latest that TREND has to offer and provide time saving tips and efficiencies to support your business.
To register for these free workshops, please log onto TREND, access the My Account tab and then click on the Workshops heading.
Beyond SWRA
Xplode Tech & Marketing Conference Coming to King of Prussia April 27th
Staying on top of the latest trends in real estate marketing and technology can help bring more business and more profit with ultimately less cost!
The Xplode Conference (April 27th; 8:00am-4:00pm) at the Sheraton Valley Forge will be a power-packed, full day conference that will give REALTORS critical tech and marketing updates to help drive business forward. Click here to learn about the conference's topics and speakers. Click here for registration details. Please note that Suburban West can not accept registrations for this event. Questions? Call 678-257-4440.
Reminders:
Applications Available for 2015 Leadership Development Program 
After a successful launch in 2014, applications are now available for Suburban West's 2015 Leadership Development Program! The summer curriculum will feature a series of workshops taught by expert instructors that will help participants sharpen their leadership skills and build the confidence to take their career to the next level. Interested in applying? Access the REALTOR LDP Application or the Affiliate LDP Application and return it to Kristin Tornetta no later than April 30th, 2015. Please note if you are emailing your application in, please contact the Association office at 610-560-4800 to verify it was received.

C/I Exchange Meeting This Friday, April 10th
The Commercial/Investment Marketing Exchange will meet this Friday, April 10th; 8:30am-10:00am at the Association office in Malvern. This month's session will feature the presentation, "Commercial Real Estate Briefing: Appraisals" by Chip Hughes, MAI of A.R. Hughes and Company. Registration is not required. Questions? Contact Steve Farace.
In This Issue
zipFormMLS-Connect Now Available for SWRA Members

Association Tips: Realty Tech Talk & Professionalism

Headshots and Happy Hour Coming to Media

Haverford Township Launches Home Repair Program

Close More Buyers in Less Time With CRS 202 Course

TREND Workshops Scheduled in Malvern on April 22nd

Xplode Tech and Marketing Conference Coming to King of Prussia
Payment & Registration Center
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Mark Your Calendars!
April 13&14; 8:30am-5:00pm

April 20; 9:00am-5:00pm

April 22; 10:00am-2:00pm

April 28; 10:00am-11:00am
Important Numbers
for REALTORS
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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