Board News

New Listserv set up for Open House Announcements

The Bartow Area Board of REALTORS® is introducing a new communication service for members of the membership. This new feature - a Listserv - allows all members to communicate effectively through one email address. This can be used to communicate your open house announcements.

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BABR Supports Local Seniors Through Etowah Foundation

For 2009, the Bartow Board committed to donating $2,500 to the Etowah Foundation, a collaborative of parents, community organizations, educational systems, and businesses working to provide resources for students in the North Georgia community. Five Scholarships of $500 each will be presented on June 4th to 5 graduating seniors. Awards are based on several factors and students must submit a one page essay explaining who they are and why they deserve a scholarship. Congratulations to Matthew Powell of Adairsville High School, Chloe Golden of Woodland High School, Charles Marsala of Cass High School, Kristen Smith of Excel Christian Academy and Camille Barnet of Cartersville High School. We wish each of you and the rest of the graduating class of 2009 much success in your future!

Cost vs. Value: Your Expertise Needed

REALTOR® magazine is looking for real estate salespeople, brokers, and appraisers to complete the 2009-10 Cost vs. Value survey. Respondents review 33 different home improvement projects and estimate what value they'll bring if the home is resold in the current market. The survey covers 80 U.S. metropolitan areas. Members in those markets who complete the survey are entered in a drawing for one of three $500 American Express gift cards. Take the survey : Read the sweepstakes rules : For more info send an e-mail to cost-value@hanley-wood.com.

GREC Proposed Amendment

The Georgia Real Estate Commission is proposing a Rule change to comply with recently enacted legislation. You have until June 29 to express any opinions concerning this change to Jeff Ledford, GA Real Estate Commissioner. The Rule clarifies disclosure requirements of House Bill 315, requiring written notice on settlement statements or supplemental documents of any fee, charge, rebate, profit, commission, referral fee or other valuable consideration related to a real estate transaction, including leases and management agreements.

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2009-2010 Annual Membership Renewal

Thank you for your continued membership in the Bartow Area Board of REALTORS®. We know these are challenging times for our industry and, to that end, we are working even harder to bring additional value and benefits to our members. You may now renew online easily and securely!

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The GAR Scholarship Application Process Has Gone Green

Starting with applications for 3rd quarter – (starts 7/1/09) – we will no longer be accepting paper applications.  All applications will need to be processed online.  Questions? Contact Brigette at BKillion@GaRealtor.com

Get the Facts about the American Clean Energy and Security Act

National

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the American Clean Energy and Security Act.  Get the facts now about how this legislation could impact land use, property rights, and the environment.

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Introducing New REALTORS® Federal Credit Union

NAR's new REALTOR Benefits® Program partner, REALTORS® Federal Credit Union, is an independent and member-owned financial cooperative with services designed to meet the unique financial and cash-flow needs of REALTORS®.  REALTORS® FCU, the first completely virtual credit union, offers a broad range of personal services including: free eChecking with access to thousands of surcharge-free CO-OP Network® and CU24® Network ATMs nationwide, federally-insured deposits, affordable loans and more.

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REALTOR® Rummage Sale

SAT 8/8 - Cartersville High School

Do you have crafts to sell or just need to clean out those closets, attics & garages? Bring your stuff and enjoy a day of fun and fellowship. Parking Spaces are $30 each. Proceeds will benefit the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC). Interested to see why it is important to make an investment in your future, visit www.BartowRealtors.com/RPAC. If you would like to reserve your space, download the registration form and fax to 404.732.0604. For any inquiries, please contact Sheila Belcher at 770.387.1550.

2010 GAR Committee Application

The GAR Leadership Team is seeking volunteers for 2010. We have attached the links to the GAR 2010 Committee Application and the GAR website for additional information. The deadline to submit the 2010 application is August 31, 2009.

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Save the Date - Annual Charity Golf Tournament

WED 9/23

The date for this year's Annual Golf Tournament has been set for Wednesday, September 23rd at The Plantation Golf Course. Player Information and Sponsorship information will be released in July, so be on the lookout. If you are interested in joining the Committee, the first meeting will be July 8th at 9:30 am at Homestead Properties located at 222 E. Main Street.