Inland Valleys Newsflash -- February 1, 2008  
 
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 C.A.R. MEMBER LEGAL SERVICES
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Member Legal Services has publishes two new legal articles, REO Transactions: How to Work with Them (January 24, 2008) and Private Transfer Fees (January 24, 2008).  They both are  available on Legal’s What’s New and the Legal Articles pages on C.A.R. Online.

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 ISSUES UPDATES
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                          President Approves Two-Year Ban on Banks in Real Estate

 

In a victory for REALTORS®, the fiscal year 2008 omnibus appropriations at recently signed by President Bush includes a two-year provision prohibiting banks from entering in the real estate brokerage, property leasing, and management business.  NAR this year will be seeking from Congress a permanent ban on banks in real estate through passage of the Community Choice in Real Estate Act (H.R. 111/S.413).  For more information contact Lynn King at
202-383-1156

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 REMINDER -- 2008 ANNUAL REALTOR® DUES
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Annual REALTOR® Member dues were due and payable as of January 1, 2008.  Please remember that payments received after February 22, 2008 must include a $50 late fee and will be treated as a new application

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 IVAR ACADEMY
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** BUYER PRESENTATION WORKSHOP by Speaker Mary Churchill

 

FREE TO IVAR MEMBERS!

 

After attending this seminar, you will know how to keep your buyers and learn what attracts clients to you. 

Date:        Thursday, February 7, 2008

Time:       10am-12noon

Location:  IVAR. 

 

**  LEGAL UPDATE  with John V. Giardinelli

 

                                             FREE TO IVAR MEMBERS!

 

The popular “Brown Bag” series will continue on February 8, 2008.  Our Association Counsel, John V. Giardinelli, will provide an update on significant legal issues affecting REALTORS®. 

Date:         Friday, February 8, 2008

Time:        11:30am – 1:30pm

Location:  IVAR

 

 

**RPA-CA-11–THE RESIDENTIAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT with John V.Giardinelli

 

                                           FREE TO IVAR MEMBERS!

 

The topics covered in the seminar will include the following: 

  1. How to handle timelines and general contract issues
  2. Defining contingencies – how to waive them and how not to get trapped
  3. The various addendums and related forms
  4. Practice tips for avoiding liability and disclosure; and more

Date:         Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Time:        10am – 4pm

Location:  IVAR 


 

**  45 HOURS OF LICENSE RENEWAL CREDIT IN 3-1/2 HOURS

 

Yes it is possible to complete all of the DRE testing requirements for license renewal in 3-1/2 hours or less by following the three steps below: 

  1. Enroll in the DRE-approved correspondence course “Current Law of California” – Part A (18 hrs) and Part B (15 hrs)
  2. At the same time enroll in Ethics, Trust Funds, Fair Agency and Risk Management.  Each of these correspondence courses in approved for 3 hours renewal credit
  3. Attend the orientation and Open-Book exam session on date and location below.

 

NEW DRE RULES EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2008

 

New:  70% min for passing, now 60%

New:   Only 15 hours of testing per day, now all 45 hours of testing in one day

Don’t spend 3 days renewing  (15 hours per day x3 days = 45 hours)

Come out and renew while the old rules still apply. 

 

Date:         Thursday, February 14, 2008

Time:         9:30am – 12:30pm

Location:  IVAR

Fee:           $59.99 

                                    DON’T DELAY      REGISTER NOW      LIMITED SEATED

TO ENROLL: MAKE A COPY OF THIS FORM for your records. Return the  ENTIRE FORM  with appropriate $59.99 fee to Professional Real Estate Education, 711 South Brea Blvd., Brea, CA  92821.or contact Jean at IVAR to pickup materials.  For VISA/ MC payment: Fax form to (714) 671-2080. Questions? Call Bruce Miller at (714) 671-2889. Materials will be shipped to the address below.

Name:________________­­­­­_____________________Company Name_____________________________________

 

Day Phone: (_____) _______-___________ Fax (_____) _______-___________ E-mail: ________________________

 

Home or Business Address_________________________________________ ______________ _____  ____________
                                               Street Address                                                                          City                     State     Zip

Charge $59.99 to VISA/MC/AMEX#_________________________________________________Exp. ____________


Signature Required:___________________________________________________

 

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