Suburban West Realtors Association
Suburban West Weekly
November 14th, 2018
IN THIS ISSUE
Local Market Statistics Reports 
Updated for October and Third Quarter

Association Office Closed for
Thanksgiving Holiday

Show Your Support of RPAC for
a Chance to Win a Two-Year Lease
on a Toyota Highlander
 
Using the REALTOR Trademark
in Social Media

Complimentary Tech Helpline
Available for all SWRA Members

Solar Panel Fight Ends in Triumph
for Chester County Homeowner

Calendar of Events
 



Local Market Statistics Reports Updated for October and Third Quarter

Updated Market Statistics Reports are now available for October 2018. These dash-board style reports cover Berks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties and Philadelphia. These reports are vital to keep yourself knowledgeable about market trends and to help demonstrate to clients the most accurate local housing information available.
Additionally, the Association also provides quarterly market activity reports for Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. These specific reports are now posted for the third quarter of 2018.
Please note that an assortment of reports is available to all BRIGHT/TREND members on their website. Once logged into the site, access the MLS section and then the Statistics tab to access the various reports. If you have questions or requests regarding the reports, please contact Steve Farace.

Association Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

Please be advised that the Suburban West REALTORS Association office will be closed on Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd for the Thanksgiving holiday. Members needing assistance from the staff should contact the office prior to 3:00pm on Wednesday, November 21st or consult the Association's website. The office will re-open on Monday, November 19th at 8:00am.

Show Your Support of RPAC for a Chance to Win a Two-Year Lease on a Toyota Highlander

The REALTORS Political Action Committee (RPAC) is what stands between you and the constant threats to your business – a sales tax on your commission, higher taxes on your business and increasing the Real Estate Transfer Taxes. Members who then contribute to RPAC not only help improve the business climate, but also reduce liability and ultimately receive direct savings.
The Association is currently running an RPAC Car Sweepstakes now through December 7th which gives members an opportunity to win a two-year lease on a Toyota Highlander! To enter, simply access the online investment page and make your 2018 investment. Members who have made a 2018 RPAC investment of $99 between April 1st, 2018 and December 7th, 2018 will be automatically entered to win!

Using the REALTOR Trademark in Social Media

The REALTOR brand is protected by the National Association of REALTORS, owner of the trademark. The term REALTOR denotes membership in the REALTOR Association and members are authorized to use the REALTOR® marks only to indicate that membership to NAR by using the marks with a member’s name or with the legal name of a member broker’s real estate business. The complete membership marks manual can be found here.

Technology has introduced new and efficient ways to communicate. Technology also brings some challenges to using the REALTOR marks correctly. In this Social Media Trademark FAQ, NAR provides the guidance needed to use the trademark appropriately.  

Complimentary Tech Helpline Available for all SWRA Members

The Tech Helpline is a free membership benefit offering support for hardware, software, networking and digital devices. The best part is you have the choice of contacting their friendly and knowledgeable analysts via phone, e-mail, or online chat. They troubleshoot problems and offer solutions, often by remoting in to your computer while you relax. They can advise you on hardware and software purchasing, and most importantly, they understand your needs as a REALTOR. To find out more, please view this video.

The Tech Helpline is available Monday-Friday (9:00am-8:00pm) and Saturday (9:00am-5:00pm) toll-free at 800-897-0873. Keep the phone number handy and save it to your contact list! NOTE: You will need to provide your NRDS number when contacting the Tech Helpline. Don’t remember your NRDS number? Click here to retrieve it. 

Solar Panel Fight Ends in Triumph for Chester County Homeowner

Birmingham Township and a homeowner were at odds over the installation of a solar system. In 2017 the township's zoning board rejected their proposed system because it did not comply with rules prohibiting rooftop solar panels from being visible from the street. The homeowner sued the township, saying it could not constitutionally prohibit rooftop solar panels on purely aesthetic grounds. Last month the township conceded and let the homeowner install their $60,000 rooftop solar system on the house, facing the street. 
Birmingham’s solicitor, Kristin Camp, said she would advise the town to get rid of the solar restrictions when it conducts a review of all its ordinances pertaining to alternative energy systems. She believes the township could devise more rigid restrictions in Birmingham's historic district, which is protected under state laws. Read more.
Questions? Contact the Suburban REALTORS Alliance by calling 610-981-9000.

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