Feb 3, 2015 | Member Services |
#1 Marketing Item!
Home Sweet Home 2015
calendar magnet
In full colour, on high quality paper and complete with envelope. Just add your business card.
Perfect for mass marketing promotions and handing out at open houses!
Only 39¢ each + tax
Useful open house signs:
Please Leave Your Card
4” w x 5” h, plastic, desk top Courtesy Sign
– $3.75 each + tax
“Register” Tent Card
Reversible
– $1.75 each + tax
Door Hangers
Will fit on door knob or door handle. Die cut to hold your business card. Size: 4″ W x 10 1/2″ H
Open House
- Lets prospective buyers know that they can come right in:
- Side 1: “Open House Please Come In”
- Side 2: “Open House Please Come In And Remove Your Shoes”
Pets Inside
- Can be put on front door or any interior door to let REALTORS® know where pets are
- “Pets Inside Please Contact Listing Agent with Any Questions”
75¢ each + tax
Document stickers
- Sign here
- Initial here
- Sign & Date
75¢/pkg + tax (25/pkg)
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Feb 3, 2015 | Member Services |
Professional Development
Held at RAHB – 505 York Blvd. – Lower Level
C – Chambers Room M – McCullough Room
Fusion Level 1
Tuesday, February 17 – C, 9 a.m. – Noon
Tuesday, March 3 – C, 9 a.m. – Noon
Broker Load
Thursday, February 12 – C, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 26 – C, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
New Member Orientation (by invitation only)
Friday, February 13 – M, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Consumer Certified Real Estate Consultant
Thursday, February 12 – M, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Land Structure and Real Estate
Tuesday, February 17 – Friday, February 20
Monday, February 23 – Friday, February 27
M, 8:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
For Sale by Owner
Wednesday, March 4 – M, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Master LinkedIn Bootcamp
Tuesday, March 10 – M, 9 a.m. – Noon
Master Facebook Bootcamp
Tuesday, March 10 – M, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
To register for above courses, email Angela at
angelam@rahb.ca or call 905.529.8101 x233
Board of Directors, Committee and Task Force Meetings
Held at RAHB – 505 York Blvd. – First Floor
T – Thompson Room P – Purnell Room
Audit
Wednesday, February 11, 9 a.m., T
Board of Directors
Thursday, February 26, 9 a.m., T
Upcoming Events
Customer Appreciation Day
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
RAHB Realty Shoppe
REALTOR® CONNECTIONS 2015
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Hamilton Conference Centre
1 Summers Lane, Hamilton
2015 Commercial Summit
Thursday, May 7, 2015
More information to follow
RAHB Office Closures
Monday, February 16, 2015 for Family Day
Feb 3, 2015 | Member Services |
On Monday, January 26, Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger and Premier Kathleen Wynne met and discussed funding for Hamilton’s rapid transit needs. The result was an announcement of full funding for the project.
Since 2008, the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington has maintained a position in support of light rail. In the six years since, our position hasn’t wavered because, even in the early days, it has been apparent to the leadership that this is more than just a state of the art transportation system; it is an investment in the future.
We need to be forward-thinking in our plans for the future, and we believe that light rail is one of the best ways to achieve many of the city’s goals. These include continued revitalization of the downtown core, intensification along main corridors, further economic development and a broadening of the tax base.
The Rapid Ready report provides positive numbers, with the following financial benefits from LRT:
- Reduction of scheduled and unscheduled backlog capital works in the order of approximately $79 million.
- Tax benefit from new development by LRT estimated at $22.4 million.
- Potential for 6,000 construction jobs (provincial); 3,500 directly in Hamilton.
- Potential for 1,000 permanent jobs (provincial); 300 jobs in Hamilton to deliver regular operations and maintenance.
- B-Line LRT investment may result in an estimated increase of more than $443 million in Ontario’s GDP.
With the funding commitment from the Province, it is now the City’s turn to solidify its buy-in. If you support this project, please let your councillor know: http://www.hamilton.ca/YourElectedOfficials/WardCouncillors/
Feb 3, 2015 | RAHB News |
The Board of Directors had their first meeting of 2015 on January 27. Here’s what was discussed:
- The strategic priorities for the next three years (as determined at the annual planning session) were reviewed and refined. These items form the basis of the Board and Operational work and prioritize the goals of the Association.
- The member-submitted questions about the Regionalization initiative were discussed and the Board provided input to staff about additional questions that they would like to see addressed.
- The committee placements for the Board and Standing committees were made and approved, save for the Audit and Nomination committees. The Board will be reviewing the mandate and composition of these two committees and volunteers will be appointed in April.
- The voting delegates for CREA and OREA were appointed.
- The Home Price Index was considered and, given the positive feedback from members who attended two focus groups and a drastic reduction in the cost to implement, the Board voted to move forward with implementation.
Feb 3, 2015 | RAHB News |
RAHB members were honoured for their time, talents and long-time membership at the annual Appreciation and Awards Gala on Saturday, January 17 at Michelangelo’s.
- RAHB President Donna Bacher thanked committee, council and task force members for their service in 2014, noting that “volunteers are vital to building our association and keeping it strong. Volunteers are the driving force behind the scenes. We would be lost without them.”
- Bacher also thanked outgoing Directors Rochelle Edwards, Bill Lawson, Paul Martindale and Bruce Moran, for their “countless contributions and dedication” in advancing the interests of the association.
- Bruce Moran of Chase Realty Inc. received RAHB’s Award of Merit.
Bruce Moran of Chase Realty Inc. received the RAHB Award of Merit
in recognition of his contributions to the Association and his fellow members.
Bruce has been a member of RAHB for 28 years and is the Broker of Record of Chase Realty Inc. He served the Association as President (2013), as a Director and as chair and member of numerous RAHB committees and task forces. During his time on the Board of Directors, Bruce was involved in setting the groundwork for service sharing with other real estate associations. He received RAHB’s Volunteer of the Year Award in 2003.
Bruce has long been an advocate for increased professionalism among REALTORS®. He also actively promotes the Association and the real estate profession, and encourages RAHB members to volunteer their time to the Association and to participate in provincial and national real estate associations.
- Honourary Life Memberships were awarded to Bonnie Dowling of Dowling Real Estate Ltd. and Robert Kronas of R. Kronas Real Estate (who was unable to attend the gala).
Bonnie Dowling, Broker of Record of B. Dowling Real Estate Ltd., is a RAHB past president (1994) who has served on virtually every RAHB committee or task force as well as on the OREA Board of Directors. She has been described as an outstanding businesswoman and real estate professional, who demonstrates integrity, competence, honesty and loyalty, and is a staunch supporter of the Association.
- Long service pins were presented to the newest members of the long service club. In total, 67 members reached their 25-year milestone in 2014, 16 members reached their 40-year milestone and one member – Robert Secord – completed 50 years of RAHB membership
25 Year Recipients
(l-r) Front row: Robert Bumelis, Nick Andric, Domenic Chiaravalle
and Edo Bergsma
2nd row: Patricia Bailey-Hamlett, Roger Brugess and Salma Ali
(l-r) Front row: Ted Cipriani, Zgymunt Horbik, George Burtniak
and Dan Ferguson
2nd row: Doris Chiu, Bob Campbell and Rosemary Ferroni
(l-r) Front row: Robert Kelly, Joe Haslip, Janice James and Ron Leaist
2nd row: Carol Hanco, Anne Kopys-Medeiros and Sonnia Martorana
(l-r) Front row: Richard Poziomka, Daniel Ribeiro,
Linda C. Sway and Dino Nicosia
2nd row: Reggie Nayyar, Mario Loranger and Darlyne Mills
(l-r) Mark Wasilewski, Robert Lyons, Cynthia Williamson and Joe Vine
40 Year Recipients
(l-r) Front row: Charles Cupido, Michael Brierley,
Joan Morgan and John Iannuzzi
2nd row: Albert Rossini, Lee Plouffe and Mike Traina
(l-r) Bruce MacDonald, Mary Winter, Diane
Upsdell and Tony Ivic
50 Year Recipient
Robert Secord
- The formal part of the evening ended with a presentation to Past President Tim Mattioli.
- Musical entertainment was provided by Kim & Company
Feb 3, 2015 | RAHB News |
The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington extends a warm welcome to its newest members (December 12 to January 23).
Sevan Mohamed-Ali
Apex Results Realty Inc., Brokerage
Kamila Kruzel
Best Real Estate Inc., Brokerage
Leslie Lee
Chase Realty Inc., Brokerage
Ranilo Dimayuga
Coldwell Banker Pinnacle Real Estate Inc., Brokerage
Jim Murray
Cushman & Wakefield Ltd., Brokerage
Brenda LeBlanc
Homelife Macro Realty Inc., Brokerage
Chauntelle Whitehead
Jim Pauls Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage
David Sokol
Keller Williams Complete Realty Inc., Brokerage
Terry Gill
Sasa Stevanovic
Keller Williams Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage
Jarod Brandon
Holly Gleason
George Serradeiro
RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage
Serena Karp
RE/MAX Garden City Realty Inc., Brokerage
Corey Schilstra
RE/MAX Riverside Realty Inc., Brokerage
Corinna Gibson
Right At Home Realty Inc., Brokerage
Amanda Ward
Royal LePage Burloak Real Estate Services Inc., Brokerage
Mirella Agro
Lisa Poeltl
Royal LePage State Realty Inc., Brokerage
Manuel Jaramillo
Sutton Group Realty Systems Inc., Brokerage
Jan 9, 2015 | RAHB News |
Do you have a question? Something you’d like other members’ opinions about?
RAHB now has a feedback tool in REALTOR Link® – it can be found under Member Services – Comments/Questions/Complaints.
Start a conversation, ask your questions, say something nice about a fellow REALTOR® or even RAHB staff member who helped you out – you can do it all in one place. Check it out soon!
Jan 9, 2015 | Member Services |
Tax and Investment Planning for Real Estate Professionals
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 – 10 a.m. – Noon
Free to RAHB members
Ed Ounpuu, Financial Consultant, will teach you about the tax implications of running your real estate business so you can spend less time on administration and more time selling.
Rental Properties and Their Tax Issues
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Free to RAHB members
Ed Ounpuu will discuss tax issues related to rental properties.
OREA 2014 Standard Forms and Clause Revisions Update
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 – 9:30 a.m. – Noon
OR
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 – 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Free to RAHB members
Join Cassandra Agnew Walker, Manager, Standard Forms at OREA, to learn about the latest revisions to OREA’s standard forms and clauses as well as previous revisions related to the changes for 2015.
Consumer-Certified Real Estate Consultant®
(C-CREC®) Designation – 6 CE credits
Thursday, February 12, 2015 – 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
$150+ HST for RAHB members; $300+ HST for non-members
Earn your C-CREC® designation with Chris Newell, who will help you banish “working for free” so you can earn professional fees instead.
For Sale by Owner (FSBO) – 3 CE credits
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 – 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$45+HST
Michael Appleton will teach you how to build a relationship with a private-for-sale homeowners and sell your services to them.
~~ All courses will be held at the RAHB office in the McCullough Room (lower level). Register with Angela at angelam@rahb.ca or 905.529.8101 x233. ~~
Jan 9, 2015 | RAHB News |
The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington extends a warm welcome to its newest members (November 20 to December 11).
Richard Adler
Bradbury Estate Realty Inc., Brokerage
Greg Cichosz
Tammera Seyffer
Saadat Butt
Coldwell Banker Pinnacle Real Estate Inc., Brokerage
Sharon Rodrigues
Keller Williams Complete Realty Inc., Brokerage
Cam Sullivan
Keller Williams Edge Realty Inc., Brokerage
Shannon O’Malley
Janice Tonon
RE/MAX Escarpment Realty Inc., Brokerage
Candace Di Carlo
Leigh Chase
RE/MAX Garden City Realty Inc., Brokerage
Jagroop Grewal
Right At Home Realty Inc., Brokerage
Lauren Catlin
Matthew Tarry
Royal LePage State Realty Inc., Brokerage
Jan 9, 2015 | Member Services |
New releases for 2015 – available by advance order only!
Rough/Advanced Guide to Construction Costs
A great reference guide for current construction costs, both residentialand commercial.
Introductory GTA Green Guide
Guide provides an overview of current green building trends and green guilding rating systems to both new and existing buildings.
Package deal for both books will also be available.
Order deadline is January 30, 2015.
Call the Shoppe at 905.529.5979 for prices and to order your copy before the deadline.
~~ Please Note: Final Sale policy in effect on all published books ~~
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Home Sweet Home 2015 Calendar magnet in full colour, on high quality paper and complete with envelope. Just add your business card.
39¢ each plus HST
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Jan 9, 2015 | REALTORS Care® |
RAHB presented REALTORS Care® Foundation grant cheques to St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation, Mark Preece Family House, Ronald McDonald House Hamilton, and Indwell in December.
(left to right): RAHB CEO Ross Godsoe, St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation Director of Development Heather Scott, Mark Preece Family House Executive Director Pearl Wolfe, RAHB President Tim Mattioli.
(left to right): RAHB CEO Ross Godsoe, Ronald McDonald House CEO Chantell Tunney, RAHB President Tim Mattioli.
(left to right): Indwell Executive Director Jeffrey Neven, Indwell tenant Tom Jeffery, Indwell Director of Projects and Development Graham Cubitt, Indwell President of the Board Trevor Horzelenberg, Indwell Director of Policy and Planning Steven Rolfe, RAHB President Tim Mattioli, RAHB CEO Ross Godsoe, Indwell tenant Nicole Bade, Indwell Project Developer Sylvia Harris.
RAHB members care!
During 2014, RAHB made donations to the following shelter-related organizations:
Dr. Bob Kemp Hospice
Mark Preece Family House
City Kidz
The Salvation Army – Hamilton
Phoenix Place
Mission Services
St. Matthews House
Neighbour to Neighbour
Ronald McDonald House – Hamilton
St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation
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Did you know:
The REALTORS Care® Foundation grant and RAHB’s donation to Ronald McDonald House, combined, will house a family at Ronald McDonald House for two weeks.
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Jan 9, 2015 | RAHB News |
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