REALTOR® CONNECTIONS 2013
What’s new this year at REALTOR® CONNECTIONS? (more…)
Ethics Corner – You be the Judge
Social media guru overlooks the basics
The situation last month:
Silas Salesperson began marketing properties he had not quite yet listed as “Coming Soon” on his Facebook page. Was this one of his more brilliant marketing ideas? (more…)
Realty Shoppe
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Realty Shoppe will be CLOSED for all business on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27. Visit us at the REALTOR® CONNECTIONS AGM, Conference and Trade Show at the Hamilton Convention Centre.
Special deals! Giveaways! Great prizes!
NEW ! – Perfect for Commercial Properties
SOLD sticker 6” x 24” Red on Black
Only $0.70 each*
Great products to display and protect your business cards
Business card book
(black – 96 card capacity) $4.66*
Choice of Personal card holders
Black leather $4.21*
Mini Briefcase – black $6.15*
Silver or Gold metal case
(with REALTOR® logo) $8.00*
Green vinyl
(with REALTOR® logo) $3.00*
* All Applicable taxes are extra. Prices subject to change.
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
T.: 905.529.5979
F.: 905.529.7109
E.: [email protected]
MARC Follow-up
You were asking …. about wind turbines
Members brought their questions and concerns about wind turbines to a Town Hall meeting in 2011. The members were looking for more information and education. (more…)
FREE* to RAHB Members
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
7:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Hamilton Convention Centre
- RAHB Annual General Meeting (AGM) – RAHB’s annual report 2012, financial statements
- Education – earn up to 3 MCE Credits – choose from three courses
- Exhibit hall with over 65 exhibitors – products and services you can usePlus:
- Informal workshops – industry experts will pass on information in an informal setting
- Meals – hot breakfast at the AGM; lunch in the exhibit hall
Cost:
- FREE* for RAHB members who register before midnight Friday, March 15
- $25+HST for RAHB members who register after midnight March 15
(Note: pre-register until midnight, March 19; after this date, registration is in person at the event). - $50+HST for non-members.
* NOTE:
Members who register but do not attend will be assessed a $25 fee on their monthly account to cover the cost of food.
For more information contact Sheila, 905.529.8101 x234 or by email at [email protected] or go to www.rahb.ca/eventssponsors/realtor-connections/overview-registration/
Realty Shoppe
Congratulations Eric!
Congratulations to Eric Restauri of Sutton Group Innovative Realty Inc., Brokerage, winner of the Realty Shoppe’s Customer Appreciation Day draw for a 2013 Hamilton Entertainment book. Light refreshments were enjoyed by all who dropped by on January 23. (more…)
Ethics Corner – You be the Judge
Social Media Marketer Extraordinaire?
Silas Salesperson is a social media guru to his friends and colleagues. Silas knew right from the very beginning that social media was going to be the best thing that happened to real estate marketing since the Multiple Listing Service®. He was marketing his properties on various social media sites long before anyone else, and he helped a few of his colleagues get the hang of it as well. (more…)
Realty Shoppe
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Realty Shoppe Invitation
Mark your calendar and plan to visit the Realty Shoppe
for
Customer Appreciation Day
Wednesday January 23, 2013
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Enjoy light refreshments and enter the draw for a 2013 Hamilton Entertainment Book.
Just to say THANK YOU for your continued support!
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Take advantage of OREA’s multi-media campaign to promote REALTOR® value to consumers and use these products to promote yourself:
REALTOR® lapel pin $1.50
“REALTORS® know real estate”
licence plate frame $3.00
RAHB Portfolio
black with clipboard and pockets inside $4.75
Useful Open House signs:
Please Leave Your Card
4” wide x 5” high, plastic, desk top courtesy sign $3.70
“Register” tent card
reversible: Only $1.75
Rental Licensing: Status Update
When the subject of rental licensing first appeared in Hamilton in 2009, the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington met with city staff and members of council to discuss the concerns we had. Over three years later our concerns have not changed; in fact, a few new concerns have arisen since the program of proactive bylaw enforcement took effect. (more…)
Ethics Corner – An easy test to start the year.
Question 1
When is it acceptable to give a lock box code to a home inspector or other third party who need to view a property?
a. Once a month
b. Whenever you aren’t available for the appointment
c. Any time
d. Never
Correct answer:
(d) Never
The Rules and Regulations are very clear:
SECTION 12 – TRADING PROCEDURES
12.08
With the knowledge and authority of the Listing Brokerage, keys or other entry systems may only be used by Members for the purpose of inspecting properties or showing properties…. the turning over of the key or information on the entry system to any Person not authorized by the Listing Brokerage, is an unauthorized use.
The member conducting the showing or inspection will remain on the premises during the entire period of access unless permission in writing has been obtained from the Listing Brokerage and will ensure that all security precautions are taken.
a) Keys shall be re-deposited in a lockbox immediately upon exiting the property and the lockbox shall be properly secured.
b) The member conducting the showing or inspection is solely responsible to ensure that all security precautions are taken prior to departing the property.
Members should not be giving lock box codes to third parties and allowing them to enter a locked property without either the listing or selling salesperson accompanying them. The member is responsible for staying with the third party for the entire time and ensuring the property is properly secured again.
Question 2
If you and your buyer can’t get to a showing at the appointed time, what do you do?
a. Show up whenever you can
b. Call the listing office to let them know
c. Call the seller
d. Nothing
Correct answer:
(b) is correct, and (c) may also be correct if you can’t contact the listing broker.
Again, the Rules and Regulations are clear:
Section 8, Selling Procedures
8.04 If a Member is unable to keep an appointment, the Member shall:
(i) where the appointment was made directly with the Listing Brokerage, advise the Listing Brokerage, or if direct contact with the Listing Brokerage is not possible, advise the Seller directly; or
(ii) where the appointment was made directly with Seller as permitted under these Rules, advise the Seller directly.
Upcoming Event
Work-Life Balance
Everyone knows that REALTORS® lead busy lives and sometimes it’s hard to balance time with clients, time for family and “me” time. Here are some suggestions for helping you balance your life. (more…)