VOL. 3 ISSUE 2 SECOND QUARTER

Your CPAR 2012 Nominating Committee, Lynn Mooney - Chairman, Joyce Pelham and Ron Ramondi, are in the process of soliciting members for the 2013 Leadership Team which will be led by Ed Anderson, 2013 President.

CPAR has grown and is still growing. We want you to be an integral part of that process. Available positions are—President-Elect, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary plus two Directors (2-year term).

Qualifications of Elected Officers and Directors are posted on the

website at CentralPascoRealtors.com.

If you would like a position description or Consent To Serve form, please send an e-Mail to Info@CentralPascoRealtors.org. If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Mooney, Nominating

Committee Chair at 813.918.0380 or Lynn@LynnMooney.com

The forms must be submitted by July 15th to be considered for possible recommendation by the Committee. Additionally, Candidates may be nominated from the floor at the August Meeting and the results of the election will be announced at the September meeting. Election will be electronic by e-Mail.

WE NEED YOU!

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4 - 10:00 AM CPAR Leadership Strategy Meeting @ Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club

4 - 11:30 AM CPAR Board of Directors (BOD) Meeting @ Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club

11-15 Florida Realtors Mid- Winter Meetings, Buena Vista Palace, Orlando

14 & 15 - Great American Realtor Days (GARD) - Tallahassee

25 - 10:00 AM Property Management Seminar

9 - 11:30 AM General Membership Meeting (GMM) @ Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club

9 - 1:30 PM BOD @ Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club

21 - 9 AM - 12 Noon FHA 203K Seminar @ Meadowpoint II Clubhouse

21 - 12:30 PM Audit Committee Meeting CPAR Conference Room

8 - 11:30 MFRMLS Welcome and Rules Review @ Pebble Creek

9 & 10 - Business Expo & Taste of the Town (Land O’Lakes)

22 - MLS Class @ CPAR Conference Room

28 - 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM “Before Dark Meet & Greet” @ Rapscallions – 4422 Land O’Lakes Blvd

12 - 11:30 AM GMM @ Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club

19 - 10 AM – 12:30 PM Educational Seminar “Mobility Plan for Pasco County”

@ MeadowPoint Clubhouse II County Line Road; John Gallagher, County Administrator

10 – 9AM – 12Noon Reducing Risks in Real Estate – Mercedes Gonalez-Hale Meadowpoint II Club house

14 - 19 - NAR Meetings Washington D. C.

28 - 10 AM – 11:30 AM BOD Meeting Clubhouse 2 at MeadowPointe

26 – 11:30 AM “How Many Ways Can You Lose Your License?” Margy Grant, FR General Counsel @ Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club

2 - 11:30 AM Annual GMM @ Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club

2-- 1:30 PM BOD Meeting @ Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club

8-12 FR Trade Convention at Marriott World Center Orlando

6 - 11: 30 AM Affiliates Fair/Chinese Auction at Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club

13 - 1:30 PM BOD Meeting @ Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club

9-12 NAR Conference & Expo Orange County Convention Center Orlando FL

13 - 11:30 AM Christmas Party w/gift exchange

Register and pay online at www.CentralPascoRealtors.org 

YOU CAN DO IT! Hey Kids, do you know what time it is? It’s time for the CPAR election of

officers! That’s right. Just like our country and any successful business, we need to have folks in place who can guide us with decisions that help us grow in strength and knowledge. It’s not a hard job – it simply takes a little time on your part to share your ideas and wisdom with your fellow members . . . and, who knows, you might even find out you’re a born leader and you like it --- you really like it! So, I’m asking you to give this some serious thought and get involved. YOUR association needs your help. Please consider giving a little of your time back to CPAR . . . and I thank you, my brother thanks you, my sister thanks you and CPAR thanks you most of all. If you have any questions or would just like to talk, please do not hesitate to call me at 813-927-9336 or email me at Patsy.Peterman@gmail.com

Patsy Peterman

Broker/Owner Seagrass Realty

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CPAR MLS COMMITTEE

Do you have suggestions for changes to the MLS? Send your suggestions to Lynn Mooney at Lynn@LynnMooney.com and the committee will discuss and make recommendations to the MFRMLS. The following CPAR members represent the Association on the MFRMLS Committees.

Policy Patsy Peterman, Seagrass Realty

Education Vicki Derbes, Prudential Tropical

Marketing Vincent Scartz, Coldwell Banker Action Realty

MCAT Lynn Mooney, SouthShore Homes & Properties

Technology Larry Buckalew, NewHomesRealEstate.com

REALTORS®

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Action 100 Realty Glenda Peace

Charles Rutenberg Realty Brian Gabbard

Coldwell Banker Action Realty Anna Maria Sluzynski

Karnes Realty Group Bill Karnes

NewHomePrograms.com, LLC Jennifer Bell

Michael Harris Milly Kammerdiener Tiffany Languedoc

Felicia Wells

People's Choice Realty Terri Fitzpatrick

Peter Berkman Properties Peter Berkman

Prudential Tropical Realty Jocelyn Belair

Russell Adams Realty Leary Short

Tampa4U.com Realty LLC Charles Bevis Erich Caparas

University Realty of Tampa Robert Piccirilli

AFFILIATES

Meet our new Affiliate Chair Lynne Tonte

National Property Inspections

Lynne’s contact information is:

813-973-2004 steifflover@verizon.net

Lynne invites all Affiliate Members to attend an

AFFILIATE’S ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION

July 10, 2012 12 Noon

LeRoy Selmon's 17508 Dona Michelle Dr.

Tampa, FL 33647

Please RSVP to Lynne Tonte at her contact info above

SPECIAL THANKS TO

LORAN TRIPP FOR ALL HER HARD WORK AS OUR PREVIOUS

AFFILIATE CHAIR

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WEBSITES FOR MORE INFORMATION

Bobb Courtman Tampa Home Inspections

Mercedes Gonzalez-Hale Law Offices of Mercedes Gonzalez-Hale

Charlene Ierna Ierna Heating & Air Conditioning

Institute Affiliate Member Catherine Kidwell

Catherine Kidwell P. A.

AE’s Corner… What Has RPAC Done for ME Lately?

Do you ever get the feeling that RPAC is walking around asking for "money, money, money?" Well, maybe they are. But like any investment or purchase, you have to weigh the return against the cost. So what does that contribution do for you? Here are a just a FEW ways that RPAC and YOU have made a difference in Florida.

Remember when Gov. Martinez added a 6% tax to Real Estate services? Your Florida Realtors PAC said, "No way!" and overturned it!

When property values skyrocketed, and sellers couldn't sell, it was Florida Realtors PAC that supported the Amendment that gave us portability.

The First Time Homebuyers Tax Credit was both created AND extended by the PAC.

Need to hear more? Watch the video at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbm0Gs1qLcs&feature=player_detailpage

Heard enough and ready to be a part of something life changing? Invest in your profession by donating to RPAC. It's easy, and takes only a minute of your time. Just go to:

https://www.floridarealtors.org/LegislativeCenter/RPAC/invest.cfm

Tech Tip

Have you ever had a client love a house, but couldn’t see past that orange kitchen or pink bathroom? Do they hate the carpet and wish for hardwood floors instead? What about the ghastly landscaping or lack thereof? If you could just show them what it would look like with the cosmetic changes they want. How about you? Would you like to see your home project idea before beginning the project?

Well, now you can. Just go to www.Showoff.com, the online Makeover App that allows you to envision a home project idea before you begin. All you need is a photo of the room or exterior and a little creativity and you will be impressing yourself and clients alike. This user-friendly app is not only fun but there is no cost to use it. How’s that for RTI?

Joan Eustice is in the office every Wednesday from 10:30 am until 2:30 pm. She is also available by appointment on Tuesday or Thursday. You may email her at CPARAE@CentralPascoRealtors.org

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“If it’s important you’ll

find a way. If it’s not,

you’ll find an excuse.”

– Ryan Blair

.

In March, the new Affiliates Chair, Lynne Tonte of National Property Inspection, organized the CPAR After Dark mixer at Rapscallions in Land O’Lakes. There was a good turnout and the free food was

massive and delicious and the drinks and company superb! We also got to see a demo of National Property Inspections really cool “all-seeing” gadgets. In April, CPAR conducted a Mobility Seminar featuring John Gallagher, Pasco County Administrator; Richard Gehring, Planning & Growth Management for Pasco County; and David Goldstein, Chief Assistant County Attorney. The seminar was held at Meadow Pointe Clubhouse. This was a great informational meeting and specially relative to how this will affect Impact Fees. In May we had a much needed informational meeting regarding the changes in the FR Contract. “Changes You Need to Know About” was conducted by our new Board Attorney, Mercedes Gonzalez-Hale. It was held at Meadow Pointe Clubhouse and very well attended. We all appreciated the much needed information. Welcome to Mercedes who replaces Hank Sorensen as our Board Attorney. Best wishes to Hank as he pursues a new business venture! We hope many of you will be able to attend the FR Trade Convention at the Marriott World Center in Orlando August 8 - 12. Come and get all the great “freebies” and spend some time with the best of your industry!

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MEMBER IN THE NEWS

Lee Cannon

Want to try Fusion MLS? Go to http://mfr.fusionmls.com/. This is a Live system and any changes made in Fusion will be reflected in MLXchange.

Fusion runs concurrently to MLXchange and is NOT a conversion. This means that contacts or searches created in either application are immediately available in the other system. To view a list of identified problems, please click the link http://www.mfrmls.com/component/content/article/539. To view a list of Fusion Resolutions, please click the link http://mfrmls.com/component/content/article/570. To submit a problem or future enhancement request, please click on the link http://www.mfrmls.com/component/content/article/537.

This system has limited features at this stage and does NOT yet include the following MLXchange features:

(new) Fusion email address is not available. Please use your primary email address as the reply to email in MLXchange.

(new) Showing Time as a link in the 01 Res Broker Synopsis. It is avail able in the results pop up window or in the links section of the details screen.

(new) Safari browser export is not working.

CMA Reporting

Agent Web Page Management

Scheduler/Tasks/Action Plans/Outlook Sync The Rateplug report link.

Have you attended the Fusion training webinar yet? If not, please click here to register for the webinar: https://mfrmls.webex.com/mw0306ld/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=mfrmls&service=6.

If you find you need assistance with Fusion, please feel free to call the MFR Help Desk at 1-800-686-7451, selecting option #1.

Fusion requirements are:

Upgrade to the newest version of Mac OS, Adobe Flash Player, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, or Internet Explorer browser.

Broadband Internet connection (high-speed cable wireless, or DSL)

Screen resolution: 1024wx600h (common netbook size) is suitable in Full Screen mode.

Memory: 2 GB RAM for Vista, Windows 7, and Mac. 1 GB RAM & Service Pack 3 for Windows XP.

Source: MFRMLS

CPAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MINUTES

January 2012

MOTION that CPAR reduce current application fee from $85 TO $50 from now until February 29, 2012. PASSED

MOTION that CPAR approve payment quarterly of $100 to Deborah Farmer and $25 to Lynn Mooney for a total of $500 per year for publication of eNewsletter. PASSED

Upon MFRMLS acceptance, CPAR will execute a contract with LIstingBook at no charge to CPAR or members.

MOTION to approve CPAR 2012 BUDGET AS PRESENTED BY Finance Committee. PASSED

MOTION to approve a twelve (12) month agreement for CPAR to pay $50/month for Mailchimp database unlimited usage payable to Deborah Farmer. PASSED

MOTION to ratify 2012 Committee Chairs. PASSED

February 2012

CPAR is officially a Customer Association member of MFRMLS. Our MLS number with start with “H”

MOTION that Lynn Mooney be designated as the CPAR liaison to the MFRMLS BOD. PASSED

June 2012

MOTION that we add back into the CPAR Bylaws the MLS and VOW portions and submit the addition to Mercedes Gonzalez-Hale, our attorney prior to submitting to NAR. PASSED

MOTION that we offer a membership enrollment incentive at the August FR Convention by waiving the application fee if they sign up at the convention. PASSED

MOTION that CPAR arrange with one or more restaurants to do a “Night Out” for us with CPAR making 15% on all sales from folks who come in with our flyer with RPAC receiving the first funds raised. PASSED

MOTION that CPAR donate an auction item for RPAC to use in the Silent Auction at the FR Conference in August, 2012 with funds raised by our item when sold to go towards our RPAC 2012 goal. Purchase of auction item not to exceed $150. PASSED

MOTION that CPAR enter an affiliate agreement with The REALTOR Store, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble as well as other businesses with affiliate programs to generate non-dues revenue. PASSED.

MEMBERSHIP FEES Local $75.00 (pro rated quarterly)

FR Dues & Issues Advocacy $126.00 (pro rated monthly)

NAR Dues & Public Awareness $155.00 (pro rated monthly)

Campaign Assessment  

Total $356.00

       

Secondary Membership $75.00 (pro rated quarterly)

       

RPAC Voluntary Contribution $25.00

       

Application Fee - New Member- $85.00

Application Fee - New Member-FR $30.00

Application Fee - New Brokerage $100.00

Change Office Fee $25.00

       

Supra    

Active KEY 2012 Dues $149.76 plus tax (ANN FEE)

Activation Fee $80.00 NEW ACTIVATION

eKEY-Basic Service (Smartphone) $17.78 plus tax MO. FEE

eKEY-Activation Fee $50.00 NEW ACTIVATION

Lock Boxes $50.00 plus tax MEMBERS

     

Car Charger Special Order

Fob for Smartphone Special Order

       

MLS    

Annual Fee (June 2012-May 2013) $339.00 (subscription fee)

   

Application Fee - New Broker includes $90.00 application fee $215.00

Application Fee - New User $90.00

Reinstatement Fee $150.00 plus past due invoices

     

NOTE: The above fees are subject to adjustment by the vendors. - 3/10/2012

Why Join CPAR?

Florida Home Sellers Gaining Leverage By Jeff Harrington, Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Fla. June 22, 2012

June 22--Florida home sellers, for a change, are gaining some leverage in the market.

The number of homes for sale in May was down 34 percent from a year ago, while the inventory of homes on the market has dwindled to a 5.5-month supply, down sharply from a near 10-month supply in May of 2011.

The result: Homes are selling 20 percent faster than a year ago, and sellers are getting closer to their asking prices.

Home sale prices rose to a median of $147,000, up 9 percent from a year ago and up 2 percent from April. A total of 18,723 single-family homes changed hands, up 7 percent from a year ago and up nearly 7 percent just from April.

That upswing doesn't appear to be slowing down, despite a new influx of foreclosures. The number of pending sales expected to close within 90 days was up 43 percent from a year ago for single-family homes and up 33 percent for townhomes and condos.

"The recovery in Florida's housing market and economy continues to grow stronger and stronger," said Summer Greene, a Fort Lauderdale Realtor and 2012 president of the Florida Realtors organization.

A similar pattern played out on a micro level.

The Greater Tampa Association of Realtors said median sales prices for single family homes have risen to $143,000, up almost 8 percent from last year. Two more numbers cheered by home sellers: Homes are selling after 41 days on the market on average, down from 67 days a year ago, and homes are fetching 92 percent of their original asking price.

The Pinellas Realtor Organization reported the median sales price at $135,000, up 16 percent from last year, with total home sales also up 16 percent. The group described houses in the $120,000 to $140,000 range as the "sweet spot" of the market, accounting for almost 10 percent of all closed sales in May.

Curtailed home building has helped shrivel the inventory of available Pinellas County homes to a 3.7 month supply, less than half the 8.2-month supply of a year ago. Real estate experts say a healthy inventory supply is six months, meaning it would take about six months to sell all the inventory that is currently on the market. The lower the supply, the stronger the market.

Nationally, home prices in May rose to $182,600, up 7.9 percent compared to a year ago. But the number of sales fell 1.5 percent to an annualized rate of 4.55 million units, still far below the rate of 6 million that economists consider healthy.

Thank you Deborah Catterton for bringing this to our attention!