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J U N E 2 0 1 2

VOLUME 5 ISSUE 6

B O R F O R W A R D

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

Officers amp Directors 2

Calendar 3

REALTORAffiliate 4

New Members 5

July Events in St Augustine 6-7

Builder Council News 8

Go Green 9

Tech Tip 10

SAFE Article 11

NAR Rally 12-13

SAFE Article 13

2012 Hurricane Season

Preparedness

14-19

2012 SUPRA BILLING 20

Member Benefits

21

Wally Conway 22

Monthly Statistics 23

July Preview

Staff Contact

Information

24

BOR PUBLIC WEBSITE wwwstjohnsrealtorscom

Page 2 B O R F O R W A R D

BOARD OF REALTORSreg

Roy Barnes Jr PRESIDENT St Augustine Realty (O) 824-3331 (F) 825-2685 (C ) 669-1430 rbarnes4bellsouthnet Andrew Birchall PRESIDENT-ELECT St Augustine Realty (O) 824-3331 (F) 825-2685 (C ) 392-3362 andrewbirchallbellsouthnet Winston Burrell - SECRETARY Coldwell Banker Premier Properties (O) 471-4204 (F) 471-4216 (C ) 669-6585 winstonburrellcoldwellbankercom

Gene Johnson ndash TREASURER Watson Realty (US1) O) 797-8600 (F) 797-8606 (C ) 710-1090

teamjohnsonwatsonrealtycorpcom

DIRECTORS Roberta Odom (1)

ReMax 100 Realty (O) 461-9500 (F) 461-9501 (C ) 466-0114

propertybybertaaolcom Edward Paucek (1) Moses Creek Realty (C ) 669-6422 blackstargroupcomcastnet Bill Thew (1) Olde Carriage Realty (O) 824-4500 (F) 824-6866(C ) 347-6736 billthewbellsouthnet

Gayle Logan (2) Watson Realty (A1A)

(O) 461-9066 (F) 461-9925 (C) 669-2778

gmloganaugcom

Judi Schuyler (2) Coldwell Banker Premier Properties (O) 471-4204 (F) 471-4216 (C ) 669-0788

judisevenbellsouthnet

Sean Hess (2)

St Augustine Team Realty

(O) 825-0099 (F) 513-9264 (C ) 386-8327

seanseanhesscom

Chuck Pacetti PAST-PRESIDENT Homestar Pacetti Realty (O) 827-0600 (F) 819-9907 (C ) 669-5000 chuckpacetticomcastnet Dirk Schroeder Ex-Officio

Century 21- St Augustine Properties

(O) 797-6000 (F) 797-7963 (C ) 540-2360

c21staugaolcom

Victor J Raymos Ex-officio

(O) 829-8738 (F) 823-9512 (C) 505-220-8683

aestjohnsrealtorsorg

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE INC Dirk Schroeder PRESIDENT Century 21- St Augustine Properties (O) 797-6000 (F) 797-7963 (C ) 540-2360 c21staugaolcom Katherine Delaney PRESIDENT- ELECT Watson Realty (US1) (O) 797-8600 (F) 797-8606 (C ) 669-2115 Kdelaney13bellsouthnet Robert West ndash SECRETARY Coldwell Banker Premier Properties (O) 471-4204 (F) 471-4216 (C ) 814-2006 robthepremierpropertiescom Ian Edmonson PA - TREASURER Edmonson amp Associates Real Estate Inc (O) 827-0722 (F) 638-4746 (C) 315-0997 ianedmonsonassoccom

DIRECTORS Ron Barry (1)

St Augustine Team Realty (O) 825-0099 (F) 513-9264 (C ) 501-2424

realestatebyronaolcom Paula Silberberg (1) Watson Realty (A1A) (O) 461-9066 (F) 461-9925 (C ) 687-8803 psilberbergwatsonrealtycorpcom Gail Jones (2) St Augustine Realty (O) 824-3331 (F) 825-2685 (C ) 501-7444 gjones4bellsouthnet

Ann King (2) Prudential Network Realty (O) 827-0722 (F) 638-4746 (C) 806-3865

annkingprunetcom

Andrew Birchall PAST PRESIDENT

St Augustine Realty

(O) 824-3331 (F) 825-2685 (C ) 392-3362

andrewbirchallbellsouthnet

Roy Barnes Jr Ex-Officio St Augustine Realty (O) 824-3331 (F) 825-2685 (C ) 669-1430 rbarnes4bellsouthnet Victor J Raymos Ex-officio

(O) 829-8738 (F) 823-9512 (C) 505-2208683

aestjohnsrealtorsorg

2012 ST AUGUSTINE amp ST JOHNS COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORSreg

AND MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE INCBOARD OFFICERS amp DIRECTORS

Page 2 B O R F O R W A R D

BOARD OF REALTORSreg

Roy Barnes Jr PRESIDENT St Augustine Realty (O) 824-3331 (F) 825-2685 (C ) 669-1430 rbarnes4bellsouthnet Andrew Birchall PRESIDENT-ELECT St Augustine Realty (O) 824-3331 (F) 825-2685 (C ) 392-3362 andrewbirchallbellsouthnet Winston Burrell - SECRETARY Coldwell Banker Premier Properties (O) 471-4204 (F) 471-4216 (C ) 669-6585 winstonburrellcoldwellbankercom

Gene Johnson ndash TREASURER Watson Realty (US1) O) 797-8600 (F) 797-8606 (C ) 710-1090

teamjohnsonwatsonrealtycorpcom

DIRECTORS Roberta Odom (1)

ReMax 100 Realty (O) 461-9500 (F) 461-9501 (C ) 466-0114

propertybybertaaolcom Edward Paucek (1) Moses Creek Realty (C ) 669-6422 blackstargroupcomcastnet Bill Thew (1) Olde Carriage Realty (O) 824-4500 (F) 824-6866(C ) 347-6736 billthewbellsouthnet

Gayle Logan (2) Watson Realty (A1A)

(O) 461-9066 (F) 461-9925 (C) 669-2778

gmloganaugcom

Judi Schuyler (2) Coldwell Banker Premier Properties (O) 471-4204 (F) 471-4216 (C ) 669-0788

judisevenbellsouthnet

Sean Hess (2)

St Augustine Team Realty

(O) 825-0099 (F) 513-9264 (C ) 386-8327

seanseanhesscom

Chuck Pacetti PAST-PRESIDENT Homestar Pacetti Realty (O) 827-0600 (F) 819-9907 (C ) 669-5000 chuckpacetticomcastnet Dirk Schroeder Ex-Officio

Century 21- St Augustine Properties

(O) 797-6000 (F) 797-7963 (C ) 540-2360

c21staugaolcom

Victor J Raymos Ex-officio

(O) 829-8738 (F) 823-9512 (C) 505-220-8683

aestjohnsrealtorsorg

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE INC Dirk Schroeder PRESIDENT Century 21- St Augustine Properties (O) 797-6000 (F) 797-7963 (C ) 540-2360 c21staugaolcom Katherine Delaney PRESIDENT- ELECT Watson Realty (US1) (O) 797-8600 (F) 797-8606 (C ) 669-2115 Kdelaney13bellsouthnet Robert West ndash SECRETARY Coldwell Banker Premier Properties (O) 471-4204 (F) 471-4216 (C ) 814-2006 robthepremierpropertiescom Ian Edmonson PA - TREASURER Edmonson amp Associates Real Estate Inc (O) 827-0722 (F) 638-4746 (C) 315-0997 ianedmonsonassoccom

DIRECTORS Ron Barry (1)

St Augustine Team Realty (O) 825-0099 (F) 513-9264 (C ) 501-2424

realestatebyronaolcom Paula Silberberg (1) Watson Realty (A1A) (O) 461-9066 (F) 461-9925 (C ) 687-8803 psilberbergwatsonrealtycorpcom Gail Jones (2) St Augustine Realty (O) 824-3331 (F) 825-2685 (C ) 501-7444 gjones4bellsouthnet

Ann King (2) Prudential Network Realty (O) 827-0722 (F) 638-4746 (C) 806-3865

annkingprunetcom

Andrew Birchall PAST PRESIDENT

St Augustine Realty

(O) 824-3331 (F) 825-2685 (C ) 392-3362

andrewbirchallbellsouthnet

Roy Barnes Jr Ex-Officio St Augustine Realty (O) 824-3331 (F) 825-2685 (C ) 669-1430 rbarnes4bellsouthnet Victor J Raymos Ex-officio

(O) 829-8738 (F) 823-9512 (C) 505-2208683

aestjohnsrealtorsorg

2012 ST AUGUSTINE amp ST JOHNS COUNTY BOARD OF REALTORSreg

AND MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE INCBOARD OFFICERS amp DIRECTORS

Page 3 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

S C H E D U L E O F E V E N T S

4thmdash Education Committee

9am

RPAC Committee 12pm

6thmdashCommercial Committee

830am

Technology Committee

930am

8thmdashFRBAR-1 3CE 9am

13thmdash Affiliate Committee

9am

13-14thmdashMediation Training

11CE 830am-4pm

15thmdashGeneral Membership

Pancake Breakfast Meeting

830am

19thmdashMLS Training 1pm

Finance Committee 12pm

20thmdashPublic Relations

Committee 930am

MLS Board Meeting 12pm

21stmdashBoard Meeting 12pm

26thmdashREALIST 130PM

29thmdashDistrict 1 Conference

830am-4pm

iCE webinar ldquoNegotiating

Skills for the Real Estate

Professionalrdquo 4CE 100-5pm

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2

3

Full Moon

4 5

6 7 8 9

10 11

12

13

14 15 16

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18 19

20 21

22 23

24

25 26 27 28 29 30

june 2012

Birthstone Pearl Flower Rose

Astrological Signs Gemini May 21 - June 20 Cancer June 21 - July 22

Success

is the sum

of small

efforts

repeated

day in and

day out

R E A L T O R reg S P O T L I G H T ndash B A R B A R A G O L L

H O M E S B Y D E L T O N A S H O R E S O F F I C E

A F F I L I A T E S P O T L I G H T ndash J E N N I F E R F O X

E X A C T A L A N D S U R V E Y O R S

Page 4 B O R F O R W A R D

WCR Business Woman of the Year 2005 St

Johns Builders Council Member of the Year

and WCRmdash2011 Entrepreneur of the Year

Barb was selected by the St Johns County

Board of Commissioners to serve as the County

Real Estate industry representative on the

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

She is a 14 year resident of the Prairie Creek

community the parent of three and the proud

grandparent of two beautiful granddaughters In

her spare time Barb enjoys gardening walking

and reading

Barb can be located at the Deltona Realty

Shores office 49 Shores Blvd and can be

reached by email begollcomcastnet or call

her at 797-6565

Real Estate veteran Barbara Goll was licensed

in 1982 She is a member of the National

Association of REALTORSreg the Florida

REALTORSreg Association St Augustine amp

St Johns County Board of REALTORSreg the

Womanrsquos Council of REALTORSreg (WCR)

as well as a member of the National

Association of Home Builders and the Senior

Real Estate Specialist (SRES) Council Barb is

a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE)

as well as a certified Resort amp Second Property

Specialist (RSPS)

Barb enjoys volunteering with the St Johns

County Habitat for Humanity as well as other

local Fundraiser events She has received many

awards and honors throughout her years as a

REALTORreg including 2003 REALTORreg of

the Year 2004 Humanitarian of the Year 2007

Jennifer Fox is the marketing director for Exacta Land Surveyors She has been a Member of Womenrsquos Council and St Augustine amp St Johns Board of Realtors for three years She currently holds the position of Secretary for the WCR Jacksonville Chapter Jennifer brings over 10 years of sales and marketing experience from her time in the medical device industry with Johnson amp Johnson A graduate of Georgia Southern University shersquos been in Florida since 1993

I love the real estate industry and I have a passion for marketing Exacta Land Surveyors has a great product and various marketing tools for Realtors and Title companies to help them stand out and grow their business Our surveys print in full color and display the Realtorrsquos photo and information We send a laminated copy post-closing so that Realtors can follow up with their clients We display the title company logo as well and can also help

loan officers market themselves

Jennifer thanks the members and affiliates who have supported her efforts and who appreciate the unique things that Exacta offers She looks forward to working with other affiliates and Realtor members of St Johns County who have yet to give Exacta a try Please reach out to her to get started growing your business today 904-708-8127

Barbara Goll

Jennifer Fox

Marketing Director

904-708-8127 JFoxexactalandcom

Page 5 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

A P R I L N E W M E M B E R S

DAVID KFOURY (NEW) ENDLESS SUMMER REALTY

Join Date 04092012 (Primary BORPrimary MLS)

ANDREW J LAINE VYSTAR REAL ESTATE

Join Date 04092012 (Secondary BORReciprocal MLS)

KAREN ZANDER (NEW) THE ST JOHNS REALTY GROUP

Join Date 04102012 (Primary BORPrimary MLS)

STEVEN E GAY (NEW) COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER PROP

Join Date 04162012 (Primary BORPrimary MLS)

MICAELA BARRANCOTTO (NEW) SUNSHINE REALTY amp APPRISAL SER

Join Date 04162012 (Primary BORPrimary MLS)

TIMOTHY S SHILLINGS (NEW) CASCADES AT SAINT AUGUSTINE

Join Date 04202012 (Primary BORPrimary MLS)

SHAWNA HICKS COLDWELL BANKER PREMIER PROP

Join Date 04202012 (Primary BORPrimary MLS)

GLENN TRELLA (NEW) TRELLA REALTY INC(NEW)

Join Date 04242012 (Secondary BORPrimary MLS)

CLIFTON MORRIS (NEW) ACCESS E REALTY

Join Date 04172012 (MLS Only)

ROBERTO PAREDES ERA DAVIS amp LINN

Join Date 04172012 (MLS Only)

KYUNG BISHOP (NEW) VACATION RENTAL PROS REAL EST(NEW)

Join Date 04022012 (MLS Only)

J U L Y E V E N T S I N S T A U G U S T I N E

Page 6 B O R F O R W A R D

Changing of the Guard Saturday Night Nightly changing of the guard in St Augustine a Spanish military tradition will be re-enacted at 7pm

each Saturday through Sept 3 in front of the Government House in the Plaza de la Constitution

Flagler College Tours Tours offered daily of the former Ponce de Leon Hotel now Flagler College Tour tickets can be purchased from 10am to

6pm at Flaglers Legacy 59 St George St or 15 minutes prior to each tour Tours meet in the rotunda of the college Tickets are $5 adults $1

for children under 12 Call 823-3378 for tour times

First Friday ArtWalk (Every Month 2012) - Self-guided walking tour of numerous art galleries

5p-9p (904)829-0065 visit staugustinegalleriescom

Fourth of July Celebration One of the East Coasts largest fireworks shows bursting over the Fort amp reflecting in the Matanzas River Fireworks

begin at sundown 904-829-1711

(July 4) Music By the Sea Concert Series Every Wednesday from 7pm - 9pm Bring your chair or a blanket and enjoy a lively musical perform-

ance by Big Lonesome This family-friendly fun event takes place every Wednesday evening through September from 7pm to 9pm at the St

Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion on A1A Beach Blvd FREE Admission Enjoy a signature dinner starting at 6 pm from Napoli Pizza for under

$1000 904-347-8007 httpwwwthecivicassociationorg

(July 5) Concert in the Plaza Weekly Concerts in the Downtown Plaza are free of charge and those attending are encouraged to bring lawn

chairs or blankets for seating Performing from 7-9 pm will be The Ancient City Brass Info (904)825-1004 Concert in the Plaza

(July 6) Ghost and Gravestones- St Augustine Frightseeing tour

Welcome Center at 27 San Marco Ave - 700 pm - 1000 pm Voted Best Ghost Tour by Best of St Augustine 2010 2011 The stories yoursquoll

hear come from years of research personal accounts and hauntingly real-life experiences Reservations Required Tour Length 1 hour 20 min-

utes For more information 1-888-920-868 httpwwwghostsandgravestonescomst-augustine

(July 7) First Coast Arts and Crafts Show 9 am to 5 pm Head over to the St Augustine Beach for a crafts show featuring original and unique

crafts designed by talented artists All items available for viewing and purchase The show takes place from 9 am to 5 pm at the St Johns

County Beach Pier Pavilion 350 A1A on St Augustine Beach No Admission amp Parking is FREE 904-669-5950

httpwwwfirstcoastcraftscom

(July 11) Music By the Sea Concert Series Every Wednesday from 7pm - 9pm Bring your chair or a blanket and enjoy a lively musical perform-

ance by Big Lonesome This family-friendly fun event takes place every Wednesday evening through September from 7pm to 9pm at the St

Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion on A1A Beach Blvd FREE Admission Enjoy a signature dinner starting at 6 pm from Napoli Pizza for under

$1000 904-347-8007 httpwwwthecivicassociationorg

(Jul 12) Concert in the Plaza Weekly Concerts in the Downtown Plaza are free of charge and those attending are encouraged to bring lawn

chairs or blankets for seating Performing from 7-9 pm will be The Grapes of Roth Info (904)825-1004 Concert in the Plaza

(July 13) KINGFISH CHALLENGE July 13 2012 to July 15 2012

Chase the big ones in this exciting competition that offers cash and prizes for the biggest catch Registration is limited to 400 boats Friday is

the Junior Kingfish Challenge Tournament Registration and the Captains Meeting The Kingfish Challenge and Backwater Challenge take place

on Saturday and Sunday There will also be a fish fry and awards on Sunday It all begins at the St Augustine City Marina located at 111

Avenida Menendez For event times and registration forms call 904-824-8324 httpwwwacgfacomkingfishchallengehtml

(July 13) Ghost and Gravestones- St Augustine Frightseeing tour

Welcome Center at 27 San Marco Ave - 700 pm - 1000 pm Voted Best Ghost Tour by Best of St Augustine 2010 2011 Reservations Re-

quired Tour Length 1 hour 20 minutes For more information 1-888-920-868 httpwwwghostsandgravestonescomst-augustine

(July 14) Low Tide Bike Ride at Anastasia State Park 1200pm This Ranger led event will start with a three and a half mile low tide bike ride

and bird watch Participants will enjoy an ecology chat at Conch Island the northern most point of the park and then begin the return trip Rid-

ers should be prepared for weather conditions on the beach which could be influenced by heat cold wind and sand Bring at least one pint of

J U L Y E V E N T S I N S T A U G U S T I N E

Page 6 B O R F O R W A R D

Changing of the Guard Saturday Night Nightly changing of the guard in St Augustine a Spanish military tradition will be re-enacted at 7pm

each Saturday through Sept 3 in front of the Government House in the Plaza de la Constitution

Flagler College Tours Tours offered daily of the former Ponce de Leon Hotel now Flagler College Tour tickets can be purchased from 10am to

6pm at Flaglers Legacy 59 St George St or 15 minutes prior to each tour Tours meet in the rotunda of the college Tickets are $5 adults $1

for children under 12 Call 823-3378 for tour times

First Friday ArtWalk (Every Month 2012) - Self-guided walking tour of numerous art galleries

5p-9p (904)829-0065 visit staugustinegalleriescom

Fourth of July Celebration One of the East Coasts largest fireworks shows bursting over the Fort amp reflecting in the Matanzas River Fireworks

begin at sundown 904-829-1711

(July 4) Music By the Sea Concert Series Every Wednesday from 7pm - 9pm Bring your chair or a blanket and enjoy a lively musical perform-

ance by Big Lonesome This family-friendly fun event takes place every Wednesday evening through September from 7pm to 9pm at the St

Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion on A1A Beach Blvd FREE Admission Enjoy a signature dinner starting at 6 pm from Napoli Pizza for under

$1000 904-347-8007 httpwwwthecivicassociationorg

(July 5) Concert in the Plaza Weekly Concerts in the Downtown Plaza are free of charge and those attending are encouraged to bring lawn

chairs or blankets for seating Performing from 7-9 pm will be The Ancient City Brass Info (904)825-1004 Concert in the Plaza

(July 6) Ghost and Gravestones- St Augustine Frightseeing tour

Welcome Center at 27 San Marco Ave - 700 pm - 1000 pm Voted Best Ghost Tour by Best of St Augustine 2010 2011 The stories yoursquoll

hear come from years of research personal accounts and hauntingly real-life experiences Reservations Required Tour Length 1 hour 20 min-

utes For more information 1-888-920-868 httpwwwghostsandgravestonescomst-augustine

(July 7) First Coast Arts and Crafts Show 9 am to 5 pm Head over to the St Augustine Beach for a crafts show featuring original and unique

crafts designed by talented artists All items available for viewing and purchase The show takes place from 9 am to 5 pm at the St Johns

County Beach Pier Pavilion 350 A1A on St Augustine Beach No Admission amp Parking is FREE 904-669-5950

httpwwwfirstcoastcraftscom

(July 11) Music By the Sea Concert Series Every Wednesday from 7pm - 9pm Bring your chair or a blanket and enjoy a lively musical perform-

ance by Big Lonesome This family-friendly fun event takes place every Wednesday evening through September from 7pm to 9pm at the St

Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion on A1A Beach Blvd FREE Admission Enjoy a signature dinner starting at 6 pm from Napoli Pizza for under

$1000 904-347-8007 httpwwwthecivicassociationorg

(Jul 12) Concert in the Plaza Weekly Concerts in the Downtown Plaza are free of charge and those attending are encouraged to bring lawn

chairs or blankets for seating Performing from 7-9 pm will be The Grapes of Roth Info (904)825-1004 Concert in the Plaza

(July 13) KINGFISH CHALLENGE July 13 2012 to July 15 2012

Chase the big ones in this exciting competition that offers cash and prizes for the biggest catch Registration is limited to 400 boats Friday is

the Junior Kingfish Challenge Tournament Registration and the Captains Meeting The Kingfish Challenge and Backwater Challenge take place

on Saturday and Sunday There will also be a fish fry and awards on Sunday It all begins at the St Augustine City Marina located at 111

Avenida Menendez For event times and registration forms call 904-824-8324 httpwwwacgfacomkingfishchallengehtml

(July 13) Ghost and Gravestones- St Augustine Frightseeing tour

Welcome Center at 27 San Marco Ave - 700 pm - 1000 pm Voted Best Ghost Tour by Best of St Augustine 2010 2011 Reservations Re-

quired Tour Length 1 hour 20 minutes For more information 1-888-920-868 httpwwwghostsandgravestonescomst-augustine

(July 14) Low Tide Bike Ride at Anastasia State Park 1200pm This Ranger led event will start with a three and a half mile low tide bike ride

and bird watch Participants will enjoy an ecology chat at Conch Island the northern most point of the park and then begin the return trip Rid-

ers should be prepared for weather conditions on the beach which could be influenced by heat cold wind and sand Bring at least one pint of

Page 7 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

water bicycle snack binoculars and sunscreen Bike rentals are available at Island Beach Store and Grill located within the park Admission to the

park is $8 per vehicle up to 8 people and $2 per additional passengers Pedestrians and bicyclist admission is $2 More info 904-461-2033

httpwwwfloridastateparksorganastasia

(July 18) Slightly Stoopid and 311 with the Aggrolites to Perform at St Augustine Amphitheatre- July 18 2012 555 pm Come out for the party of

the summer when Slightly Stooped and 311 team up for the 2012 unity Tour The Aggrolites will perform the opening act This exciting concert will

take place at the St Augustine Amphitheatre located at 1640 A1A in St Augustine The gates open at 425 pm the Show starts at 555 pm and

tickets range from $45 to $55 httpwwwstaugamphitheatrecom

(Jul 19) Concert in the Plaza Weekly Concerts in the Downtown Plaza are free of charge and those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or

blankets for seating Performing from 7-9 pm will be Ancient City Slickers Info (904)825-1004 Concert in the Plaza

(July 20) Ghost and Gravestones- St Augustine Frightseeing tour Welcome Center at 27 San Marco Ave - 700 pm - 1000 pm Voted Best Ghost

Tour by Best of St Augustine 2010 2011

(July 20) Lend Me A Tenor At Limelight Theatre in St Augustine-July 20 2012 to August 19 2012 Bring the family to see this play about a famed

Italian tenor who passes out prior to his performance the manager persuades his assistant an aspiring tenor to take his place When Il Stupendo

comes to two Othellos are chasing lingerie-clad women and this classic farce is at its finest Performance times are Thursday through Saturday at

730pm and Sundays at 200pm All performances take place at the Limelight Theatre located at 11 Old Mission Avenue in St Augustine Tickets

are $25 for adults $22 for seniors and $20 for students and military 904-825-1164 httpwwwlimelight-theatreorg

(July 21) Bridge of Lions 5K Run at South Castillo Drive 730 am Join the fun get some exercise enjoy the historic sites and support a good cause

All proceeds will benefit Gamble Rogers Middle School The race starts at 730 am from the Castillo de San Marcos on St Augustines Bayfront

httpwwwracesmithcomracesbridgeoflions5khtml

(Jul 26) Concert in the Plaza Weekly Concerts in the Downtown Plaza are free of charge and those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or

blankets for seating Performing from 7-9 pm will be The Company Info (904)825-1004 Concert in the Plaza

(July 27) Ghost and Gravestones- St Augustine Frightseeing tour

Welcome Center at 27 San Marco Ave - 700 pm - 1000 pm Voted Best Ghost Tour by Best of St Augustine 2010 2011

(July 27) Lend Me A Tenor At Limelight Theatre in St Augustine-July 20 2012 to August 19 Performance times are Thursday through Saturday at

730pm and Sundays at 200pm All performances take place at the Limelight Theatre located at 11 Old Mission Avenue in St Augustine Tickets

are $25 for adults $22 for seniors and $20 for students and military 904-825-1164 httpwwwlimelight-theatreorg

(July 28) Low Tide Bike Ride at Anastasia State Park 1200pm This Ranger led event will start with a three and a half mile low tide bike ride and

bird watch Participants will enjoy an ecology chat at Conch Island the northern most point of the park and then begin the return trip Riders should

be prepared for weather conditions on the beach which could be influenced by heat cold wind and sand Bring at least one pint of water bicycle

snack binoculars and sunscreen Bike rentals are available at Island Beach Store and Grill located within the park Admission to the park is $8 per

vehicle up to 8 people and $2 per additional passengers Pedestrians and bicyclist admission is $2 More info 904-461-2033

httpwwwfloridastateparksorganastasia

J U L Y E V E N T S I N S T A U G U S T I N E

S T J O H N S B U I L D E R S C O U N C I L

Page 8 B O R F O R W A R D

wwwstjohnsbuilderscouncilcom

The St Johns Builders Council competed against 6 other Northeast Florida Builders Association Councils in their annual Membership Drive- Rockin Away Again in Membership on May 15th - 17th in Jacksonville recruiting 30 new members to take home the Championship

New members recruited during the drive will receive a total value of $1610 in bene-fits and have access to the most Powerful Successful and Influential Business Peo-ple in the area

For more information on how to become a member call Leona Brown at 671-3875

Leona Brown-

Director

Team Members (l to r)

Lynn Longley Penelope Geismar Dave Caputo Cami Gomez

Dennis Ginder Leona Brown Jerry Dean amp Robert Marshall

SJBC Chairman

Robert Marshall welcomes New Members

Jacob Fulford (left) and Pawel Szatkowski (right)

The St Johns Builders Council recognized Pedro Menendez High Schools student Jacob Fulford who recently placed 1st in the State of Florida in Masonry Jacob will be attending the National

Skills USA Competition in Kansas City in June competing against other regions for the National Masonry Championship

Picture is of SJBC Chairman Robert Marshall and Jacob Fulford

Page 9 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

G O G R E E N S U M M E R T I P S

Two commonly overheard statements when it comes to the inability to ac-

cess internet bookmarks or favorite places are 1) ldquoI have it saved on my

other computerlaptoprdquo or 2) ldquomy computer crashed and now I have to add

all my bookmarksfavorites againrdquo

A web-based bookmarking utility completely alleviates these issues and al-

lows for a greater management and sharing capabilities with your favorite

websites

ACCESS THEM ANYWHERE

Bookmarks saved using a web-based program allows access anywhere you

are Most of us are jumping from home computers to laptops to office com-

puters all day long so being able to access your bookmarks anywhere is

critical Even if one computer goes down your bookmarks still remain in tact

on the web This includes your Smartphone I know it is over done but

yesThere is an App for that

IT IS JUST EASIER TO SAVE THEM ON MY TOOLBAR

Most of the web-based bookmarking sites realized this long ago so if you

tried them and abandoned them then it is time to revisit Most if not all of

them have toolbar features compatible with most all of the browsers and

most importantly they do not drag your browser down

CAN EVERYONE SEE WHAT I HAVE BOOKMARKED

You have the option setting them as public or private

HOW DO I FIND THEM AGAIN I DONrsquoT SEE A LIST OR FOLDERS

When you save your bookmarks you will give them ldquotagsrdquo or keywords

that will get them back for you A website can have multiple tags for

instance wwwnflcom can be tagged ldquosportsrdquo ldquofootballrdquo ldquoprofessionalrdquo

ldquoJaguarsrdquo etc

SHARE YOUR FAVORITE WEBSITE

Just like with any social media web-based bookmarks allows you to

share your favorite sites with others in the same platform Some of the

advanced features allows you to leave notes on the pages highlight

passages you donrsquot want others to miss

THREE POPULAR WEB-BASED BOOKMARKING UTILITIES

YOU SHOUD TRYENJOY

Google Bookmarks

bookmarksgooglecom

Delicious

deliciouscom

Diigo

diigocom

T E C H N O L O G Y C O M M I T T E E ldquo T E C H T I P rdquo

W E B B A S E D B O O K M A R K I N G B Y V I N C E N T S A L A D I N O

Page 10 B O R F O R W A R D

T H E B A S I C S

F O R T H E A D V A N C E D U S E R S

Page 11 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

A N D R E W W O O T E N S A F E A R T I C L E

Open House Safety If yoursquore holding an open house previewing the property increases your familiarity with the home the area enabling a higher level of service to potential buyers But that same familiarity provides an opportunity to devise and implement a safety plan which increases safety for you your clients and people attending the showing These safety tips are primarily for holding an open house but you may find them helpful for any showing appointment

Make a list check it twice When you hold an open house perform a pre-inspection on the property to eliminate any surprises

Check your cell phone reception

Verify operation of the lockbox

Determine where yoursquoll park Select a place where you wonrsquot get blocked in

Look for any potentially dangerous animals

Walk the perimeter of the house

Notice the type of fence Is there a gate Is it locked Are there holes in the fence

Look at the shrubs Do they provide a hiding place for someone

Be familiar with the garage door operation

Look for anything that seems amiss

Donrsquot forget the basics If yoursquore showing a home in the evening consider outside and street lighting when selecting your parking location Also be sure to tell several people where yoursquoll be (eg broker spouse friend another agent)

Meet the neighbors Take time before the open house to meet the neighbors Theyrsquoll be curious about a house for sale on their street Theyrsquoll want to know the asking price see any upgrades and compare the listing to their own home so take advantage of their inquisitiveness Knock on doors of the houses on either side and across the street from the property and introduce your-self identify your car and let them know when yoursquoll be showing the property This not only increases the number of people who know where you are but also puts you in front of potential clients and may give you inside knowledge about the area

Yesterday today and tomorrow It may benefit you to make more than one trip to the house Yes itrsquos time consuming but yoursquoll learn the property well and gain an overview of the area especially if you go at different times of the day Not only will you impress your customers with your familiarity of the home and area the knowl-edge you gain during your previews makes it more likely yoursquoll know what to do if you end up in a bad situation Yoursquoll know if running out the back door give you a means of escape or pins you in a fenced yard with a locked gate If you donrsquot have time to make multiple visits by the day before your appointment at least go once to locate the lockbox take a quick look around and let someone know yoursquoll be there

Create your word track Visiting the property also enables you to develop your ldquoword trackrdquo A word track is a planned or scripted verbal tactic used to draw someonersquos attention away from you when yoursquore most vulnerable For example if you and a buyer approach a home via a dark walkway and he suggests that you lead the way you can remark ldquoHey take a look at the new garage According to the owners they had it renovated last monthrdquo While hersquos checking out the garage you can negotiate the walkway unlock the lockbox and open the front door By the time he returns or again focuses his attention on you yoursquore standing in the homersquos doorway and facing him

Itrsquos just a part of the business Holding open houses is part of being a REALTOR You can increase the service you bring to your clients by being more familiar with the area neighbors and features of the house Donrsquot let your focus on a potential sale or a hurried schedule distract you from being safe Always be aware of your surroundings and develop a plan just in case something goes wrong

N A R R A L L Y I N W A S H I N G T O N D C

Page 12 N E W S L E T T E R T I T L E

NAR Rally

ldquoTo Protect the American Dreamrdquo

In Washington DC May 17 2012

Left

Victor J Raymosndash AECEO

Kathy Delaney-MLS President Elect

Andrew Birchall -Board President Elect

Kathy Delaney-MLS President Elect amp

Dirk Schroeder-MLS President

Right

Andrew Birchall

Kathy Delaney amp

Dirk Schroeder

LOCAL LEADERS ATTEND NAR CONVENTION IN WASHINGTON D C

Roy Barnes and Andrew Birchall President and President-Elect of the St Augustine amp St Johns County Board of Realtorsreg and Dirk

Schroeder and Katherine Delaney President and President-Elect of the St Augustine amp St Johns County Multiple Listing Service at-

tended the Mid-Year Legislative Meeting and Trade Expo in Washington D C from May 14th through May 19th Also in attendance was

Victor J Raymos the Association Executive for the Board

Thousands of Realtorsreg attended this meeting to participate in selected committee meetings and meet with their elected Senators and

Congressmen Some of the committee meetings our local leaders attended are Federal Taxation Land Use Property Rights amp Environ-

ment Board Leadership Forum Business issues Multiple Listing Issues amp Policies Protecting the Value of Your Data Local President

President-Elect Roundtables and the Region 05 Regional Caucus

This year there was a ldquoRally to Protect the American Dreamrdquo on Thursday May 17th from 830 AM to 1100 AM at the Washington

Monument This is the first time in the history of NAR that Realtorsreg from across the country gathered at the Washington Monument in

support of home ownership In addition to our local leaders there were approximately 16 300 other Realtorsreg in attendance

Page 13 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

Above Andrew Birchall-Board President Elect Kathy Delaneyndash MLS Presi-

dent Elect

amp Dirk Schroeder-MLS President

Right Kathy Delaney with view of the Capitol Building-Photo taken from

roof of NAR Building

Below Left Dirk Schroederrsquos ldquoRealtor Partyrdquo Tattoo

Below Right Rally Participants

Page 14 B O R F O R W A R D

N A T I O N A L H U R R I C A N E S E A S O N I N F O

History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster Hurricane hazards come in many forms including storm surge heavy rainfall inland flooding high winds tornadoes and rip currents The National Weather Service is responsible for protecting life and property through issuance of timely watches and warnings but it is essential that your family be ready before a storm approaches Furthermore mariners should be aware of special safety precautions when confronted with a hurricane

Page 9 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

G O G R E E N S U M M E R T I P S

Two commonly overheard statements when it comes to the inability to ac-

cess internet bookmarks or favorite places are 1) ldquoI have it saved on my

other computerlaptoprdquo or 2) ldquomy computer crashed and now I have to add

all my bookmarksfavorites againrdquo

A web-based bookmarking utility completely alleviates these issues and al-

lows for a greater management and sharing capabilities with your favorite

websites

ACCESS THEM ANYWHERE

Bookmarks saved using a web-based program allows access anywhere you

are Most of us are jumping from home computers to laptops to office com-

puters all day long so being able to access your bookmarks anywhere is

critical Even if one computer goes down your bookmarks still remain in tact

on the web This includes your Smartphone I know it is over done but

yesThere is an App for that

IT IS JUST EASIER TO SAVE THEM ON MY TOOLBAR

Most of the web-based bookmarking sites realized this long ago so if you

tried them and abandoned them then it is time to revisit Most if not all of

them have toolbar features compatible with most all of the browsers and

most importantly they do not drag your browser down

CAN EVERYONE SEE WHAT I HAVE BOOKMARKED

You have the option setting them as public or private

HOW DO I FIND THEM AGAIN I DONrsquoT SEE A LIST OR FOLDERS

When you save your bookmarks you will give them ldquotagsrdquo or keywords

that will get them back for you A website can have multiple tags for

instance wwwnflcom can be tagged ldquosportsrdquo ldquofootballrdquo ldquoprofessionalrdquo

ldquoJaguarsrdquo etc

SHARE YOUR FAVORITE WEBSITE

Just like with any social media web-based bookmarks allows you to

share your favorite sites with others in the same platform Some of the

advanced features allows you to leave notes on the pages highlight

passages you donrsquot want others to miss

THREE POPULAR WEB-BASED BOOKMARKING UTILITIES

YOU SHOUD TRYENJOY

Google Bookmarks

bookmarksgooglecom

Delicious

deliciouscom

Diigo

diigocom

T E C H N O L O G Y C O M M I T T E E ldquo T E C H T I P rdquo

W E B B A S E D B O O K M A R K I N G B Y V I N C E N T S A L A D I N O

Page 10 B O R F O R W A R D

T H E B A S I C S

F O R T H E A D V A N C E D U S E R S

Page 11 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

A N D R E W W O O T E N S A F E A R T I C L E

Open House Safety If yoursquore holding an open house previewing the property increases your familiarity with the home the area enabling a higher level of service to potential buyers But that same familiarity provides an opportunity to devise and implement a safety plan which increases safety for you your clients and people attending the showing These safety tips are primarily for holding an open house but you may find them helpful for any showing appointment

Make a list check it twice When you hold an open house perform a pre-inspection on the property to eliminate any surprises

Check your cell phone reception

Verify operation of the lockbox

Determine where yoursquoll park Select a place where you wonrsquot get blocked in

Look for any potentially dangerous animals

Walk the perimeter of the house

Notice the type of fence Is there a gate Is it locked Are there holes in the fence

Look at the shrubs Do they provide a hiding place for someone

Be familiar with the garage door operation

Look for anything that seems amiss

Donrsquot forget the basics If yoursquore showing a home in the evening consider outside and street lighting when selecting your parking location Also be sure to tell several people where yoursquoll be (eg broker spouse friend another agent)

Meet the neighbors Take time before the open house to meet the neighbors Theyrsquoll be curious about a house for sale on their street Theyrsquoll want to know the asking price see any upgrades and compare the listing to their own home so take advantage of their inquisitiveness Knock on doors of the houses on either side and across the street from the property and introduce your-self identify your car and let them know when yoursquoll be showing the property This not only increases the number of people who know where you are but also puts you in front of potential clients and may give you inside knowledge about the area

Yesterday today and tomorrow It may benefit you to make more than one trip to the house Yes itrsquos time consuming but yoursquoll learn the property well and gain an overview of the area especially if you go at different times of the day Not only will you impress your customers with your familiarity of the home and area the knowl-edge you gain during your previews makes it more likely yoursquoll know what to do if you end up in a bad situation Yoursquoll know if running out the back door give you a means of escape or pins you in a fenced yard with a locked gate If you donrsquot have time to make multiple visits by the day before your appointment at least go once to locate the lockbox take a quick look around and let someone know yoursquoll be there

Create your word track Visiting the property also enables you to develop your ldquoword trackrdquo A word track is a planned or scripted verbal tactic used to draw someonersquos attention away from you when yoursquore most vulnerable For example if you and a buyer approach a home via a dark walkway and he suggests that you lead the way you can remark ldquoHey take a look at the new garage According to the owners they had it renovated last monthrdquo While hersquos checking out the garage you can negotiate the walkway unlock the lockbox and open the front door By the time he returns or again focuses his attention on you yoursquore standing in the homersquos doorway and facing him

Itrsquos just a part of the business Holding open houses is part of being a REALTOR You can increase the service you bring to your clients by being more familiar with the area neighbors and features of the house Donrsquot let your focus on a potential sale or a hurried schedule distract you from being safe Always be aware of your surroundings and develop a plan just in case something goes wrong

N A R R A L L Y I N W A S H I N G T O N D C

Page 12 N E W S L E T T E R T I T L E

NAR Rally

ldquoTo Protect the American Dreamrdquo

In Washington DC May 17 2012

Left

Victor J Raymosndash AECEO

Kathy Delaney-MLS President Elect

Andrew Birchall -Board President Elect

Kathy Delaney-MLS President Elect amp

Dirk Schroeder-MLS President

Right

Andrew Birchall

Kathy Delaney amp

Dirk Schroeder

LOCAL LEADERS ATTEND NAR CONVENTION IN WASHINGTON D C

Roy Barnes and Andrew Birchall President and President-Elect of the St Augustine amp St Johns County Board of Realtorsreg and Dirk

Schroeder and Katherine Delaney President and President-Elect of the St Augustine amp St Johns County Multiple Listing Service at-

tended the Mid-Year Legislative Meeting and Trade Expo in Washington D C from May 14th through May 19th Also in attendance was

Victor J Raymos the Association Executive for the Board

Thousands of Realtorsreg attended this meeting to participate in selected committee meetings and meet with their elected Senators and

Congressmen Some of the committee meetings our local leaders attended are Federal Taxation Land Use Property Rights amp Environ-

ment Board Leadership Forum Business issues Multiple Listing Issues amp Policies Protecting the Value of Your Data Local President

President-Elect Roundtables and the Region 05 Regional Caucus

This year there was a ldquoRally to Protect the American Dreamrdquo on Thursday May 17th from 830 AM to 1100 AM at the Washington

Monument This is the first time in the history of NAR that Realtorsreg from across the country gathered at the Washington Monument in

support of home ownership In addition to our local leaders there were approximately 16 300 other Realtorsreg in attendance

Page 13 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

Above Andrew Birchall-Board President Elect Kathy Delaneyndash MLS Presi-

dent Elect

amp Dirk Schroeder-MLS President

Right Kathy Delaney with view of the Capitol Building-Photo taken from

roof of NAR Building

Below Left Dirk Schroederrsquos ldquoRealtor Partyrdquo Tattoo

Below Right Rally Participants

Page 14 B O R F O R W A R D

N A T I O N A L H U R R I C A N E S E A S O N I N F O

History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster Hurricane hazards come in many forms including storm surge heavy rainfall inland flooding high winds tornadoes and rip currents The National Weather Service is responsible for protecting life and property through issuance of timely watches and warnings but it is essential that your family be ready before a storm approaches Furthermore mariners should be aware of special safety precautions when confronted with a hurricane

Two commonly overheard statements when it comes to the inability to ac-

cess internet bookmarks or favorite places are 1) ldquoI have it saved on my

other computerlaptoprdquo or 2) ldquomy computer crashed and now I have to add

all my bookmarksfavorites againrdquo

A web-based bookmarking utility completely alleviates these issues and al-

lows for a greater management and sharing capabilities with your favorite

websites

ACCESS THEM ANYWHERE

Bookmarks saved using a web-based program allows access anywhere you

are Most of us are jumping from home computers to laptops to office com-

puters all day long so being able to access your bookmarks anywhere is

critical Even if one computer goes down your bookmarks still remain in tact

on the web This includes your Smartphone I know it is over done but

yesThere is an App for that

IT IS JUST EASIER TO SAVE THEM ON MY TOOLBAR

Most of the web-based bookmarking sites realized this long ago so if you

tried them and abandoned them then it is time to revisit Most if not all of

them have toolbar features compatible with most all of the browsers and

most importantly they do not drag your browser down

CAN EVERYONE SEE WHAT I HAVE BOOKMARKED

You have the option setting them as public or private

HOW DO I FIND THEM AGAIN I DONrsquoT SEE A LIST OR FOLDERS

When you save your bookmarks you will give them ldquotagsrdquo or keywords

that will get them back for you A website can have multiple tags for

instance wwwnflcom can be tagged ldquosportsrdquo ldquofootballrdquo ldquoprofessionalrdquo

ldquoJaguarsrdquo etc

SHARE YOUR FAVORITE WEBSITE

Just like with any social media web-based bookmarks allows you to

share your favorite sites with others in the same platform Some of the

advanced features allows you to leave notes on the pages highlight

passages you donrsquot want others to miss

THREE POPULAR WEB-BASED BOOKMARKING UTILITIES

YOU SHOUD TRYENJOY

Google Bookmarks

bookmarksgooglecom

Delicious

deliciouscom

Diigo

diigocom

T E C H N O L O G Y C O M M I T T E E ldquo T E C H T I P rdquo

W E B B A S E D B O O K M A R K I N G B Y V I N C E N T S A L A D I N O

Page 10 B O R F O R W A R D

T H E B A S I C S

F O R T H E A D V A N C E D U S E R S

Page 11 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

A N D R E W W O O T E N S A F E A R T I C L E

Open House Safety If yoursquore holding an open house previewing the property increases your familiarity with the home the area enabling a higher level of service to potential buyers But that same familiarity provides an opportunity to devise and implement a safety plan which increases safety for you your clients and people attending the showing These safety tips are primarily for holding an open house but you may find them helpful for any showing appointment

Make a list check it twice When you hold an open house perform a pre-inspection on the property to eliminate any surprises

Check your cell phone reception

Verify operation of the lockbox

Determine where yoursquoll park Select a place where you wonrsquot get blocked in

Look for any potentially dangerous animals

Walk the perimeter of the house

Notice the type of fence Is there a gate Is it locked Are there holes in the fence

Look at the shrubs Do they provide a hiding place for someone

Be familiar with the garage door operation

Look for anything that seems amiss

Donrsquot forget the basics If yoursquore showing a home in the evening consider outside and street lighting when selecting your parking location Also be sure to tell several people where yoursquoll be (eg broker spouse friend another agent)

Meet the neighbors Take time before the open house to meet the neighbors Theyrsquoll be curious about a house for sale on their street Theyrsquoll want to know the asking price see any upgrades and compare the listing to their own home so take advantage of their inquisitiveness Knock on doors of the houses on either side and across the street from the property and introduce your-self identify your car and let them know when yoursquoll be showing the property This not only increases the number of people who know where you are but also puts you in front of potential clients and may give you inside knowledge about the area

Yesterday today and tomorrow It may benefit you to make more than one trip to the house Yes itrsquos time consuming but yoursquoll learn the property well and gain an overview of the area especially if you go at different times of the day Not only will you impress your customers with your familiarity of the home and area the knowl-edge you gain during your previews makes it more likely yoursquoll know what to do if you end up in a bad situation Yoursquoll know if running out the back door give you a means of escape or pins you in a fenced yard with a locked gate If you donrsquot have time to make multiple visits by the day before your appointment at least go once to locate the lockbox take a quick look around and let someone know yoursquoll be there

Create your word track Visiting the property also enables you to develop your ldquoword trackrdquo A word track is a planned or scripted verbal tactic used to draw someonersquos attention away from you when yoursquore most vulnerable For example if you and a buyer approach a home via a dark walkway and he suggests that you lead the way you can remark ldquoHey take a look at the new garage According to the owners they had it renovated last monthrdquo While hersquos checking out the garage you can negotiate the walkway unlock the lockbox and open the front door By the time he returns or again focuses his attention on you yoursquore standing in the homersquos doorway and facing him

Itrsquos just a part of the business Holding open houses is part of being a REALTOR You can increase the service you bring to your clients by being more familiar with the area neighbors and features of the house Donrsquot let your focus on a potential sale or a hurried schedule distract you from being safe Always be aware of your surroundings and develop a plan just in case something goes wrong

N A R R A L L Y I N W A S H I N G T O N D C

Page 12 N E W S L E T T E R T I T L E

NAR Rally

ldquoTo Protect the American Dreamrdquo

In Washington DC May 17 2012

Left

Victor J Raymosndash AECEO

Kathy Delaney-MLS President Elect

Andrew Birchall -Board President Elect

Kathy Delaney-MLS President Elect amp

Dirk Schroeder-MLS President

Right

Andrew Birchall

Kathy Delaney amp

Dirk Schroeder

LOCAL LEADERS ATTEND NAR CONVENTION IN WASHINGTON D C

Roy Barnes and Andrew Birchall President and President-Elect of the St Augustine amp St Johns County Board of Realtorsreg and Dirk

Schroeder and Katherine Delaney President and President-Elect of the St Augustine amp St Johns County Multiple Listing Service at-

tended the Mid-Year Legislative Meeting and Trade Expo in Washington D C from May 14th through May 19th Also in attendance was

Victor J Raymos the Association Executive for the Board

Thousands of Realtorsreg attended this meeting to participate in selected committee meetings and meet with their elected Senators and

Congressmen Some of the committee meetings our local leaders attended are Federal Taxation Land Use Property Rights amp Environ-

ment Board Leadership Forum Business issues Multiple Listing Issues amp Policies Protecting the Value of Your Data Local President

President-Elect Roundtables and the Region 05 Regional Caucus

This year there was a ldquoRally to Protect the American Dreamrdquo on Thursday May 17th from 830 AM to 1100 AM at the Washington

Monument This is the first time in the history of NAR that Realtorsreg from across the country gathered at the Washington Monument in

support of home ownership In addition to our local leaders there were approximately 16 300 other Realtorsreg in attendance

Page 13 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

Above Andrew Birchall-Board President Elect Kathy Delaneyndash MLS Presi-

dent Elect

amp Dirk Schroeder-MLS President

Right Kathy Delaney with view of the Capitol Building-Photo taken from

roof of NAR Building

Below Left Dirk Schroederrsquos ldquoRealtor Partyrdquo Tattoo

Below Right Rally Participants

Page 14 B O R F O R W A R D

N A T I O N A L H U R R I C A N E S E A S O N I N F O

History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster Hurricane hazards come in many forms including storm surge heavy rainfall inland flooding high winds tornadoes and rip currents The National Weather Service is responsible for protecting life and property through issuance of timely watches and warnings but it is essential that your family be ready before a storm approaches Furthermore mariners should be aware of special safety precautions when confronted with a hurricane

Page 11 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

A N D R E W W O O T E N S A F E A R T I C L E

Open House Safety If yoursquore holding an open house previewing the property increases your familiarity with the home the area enabling a higher level of service to potential buyers But that same familiarity provides an opportunity to devise and implement a safety plan which increases safety for you your clients and people attending the showing These safety tips are primarily for holding an open house but you may find them helpful for any showing appointment

Make a list check it twice When you hold an open house perform a pre-inspection on the property to eliminate any surprises

Check your cell phone reception

Verify operation of the lockbox

Determine where yoursquoll park Select a place where you wonrsquot get blocked in

Look for any potentially dangerous animals

Walk the perimeter of the house

Notice the type of fence Is there a gate Is it locked Are there holes in the fence

Look at the shrubs Do they provide a hiding place for someone

Be familiar with the garage door operation

Look for anything that seems amiss

Donrsquot forget the basics If yoursquore showing a home in the evening consider outside and street lighting when selecting your parking location Also be sure to tell several people where yoursquoll be (eg broker spouse friend another agent)

Meet the neighbors Take time before the open house to meet the neighbors Theyrsquoll be curious about a house for sale on their street Theyrsquoll want to know the asking price see any upgrades and compare the listing to their own home so take advantage of their inquisitiveness Knock on doors of the houses on either side and across the street from the property and introduce your-self identify your car and let them know when yoursquoll be showing the property This not only increases the number of people who know where you are but also puts you in front of potential clients and may give you inside knowledge about the area

Yesterday today and tomorrow It may benefit you to make more than one trip to the house Yes itrsquos time consuming but yoursquoll learn the property well and gain an overview of the area especially if you go at different times of the day Not only will you impress your customers with your familiarity of the home and area the knowl-edge you gain during your previews makes it more likely yoursquoll know what to do if you end up in a bad situation Yoursquoll know if running out the back door give you a means of escape or pins you in a fenced yard with a locked gate If you donrsquot have time to make multiple visits by the day before your appointment at least go once to locate the lockbox take a quick look around and let someone know yoursquoll be there

Create your word track Visiting the property also enables you to develop your ldquoword trackrdquo A word track is a planned or scripted verbal tactic used to draw someonersquos attention away from you when yoursquore most vulnerable For example if you and a buyer approach a home via a dark walkway and he suggests that you lead the way you can remark ldquoHey take a look at the new garage According to the owners they had it renovated last monthrdquo While hersquos checking out the garage you can negotiate the walkway unlock the lockbox and open the front door By the time he returns or again focuses his attention on you yoursquore standing in the homersquos doorway and facing him

Itrsquos just a part of the business Holding open houses is part of being a REALTOR You can increase the service you bring to your clients by being more familiar with the area neighbors and features of the house Donrsquot let your focus on a potential sale or a hurried schedule distract you from being safe Always be aware of your surroundings and develop a plan just in case something goes wrong

N A R R A L L Y I N W A S H I N G T O N D C

Page 12 N E W S L E T T E R T I T L E

NAR Rally

ldquoTo Protect the American Dreamrdquo

In Washington DC May 17 2012

Left

Victor J Raymosndash AECEO

Kathy Delaney-MLS President Elect

Andrew Birchall -Board President Elect

Kathy Delaney-MLS President Elect amp

Dirk Schroeder-MLS President

Right

Andrew Birchall

Kathy Delaney amp

Dirk Schroeder

LOCAL LEADERS ATTEND NAR CONVENTION IN WASHINGTON D C

Roy Barnes and Andrew Birchall President and President-Elect of the St Augustine amp St Johns County Board of Realtorsreg and Dirk

Schroeder and Katherine Delaney President and President-Elect of the St Augustine amp St Johns County Multiple Listing Service at-

tended the Mid-Year Legislative Meeting and Trade Expo in Washington D C from May 14th through May 19th Also in attendance was

Victor J Raymos the Association Executive for the Board

Thousands of Realtorsreg attended this meeting to participate in selected committee meetings and meet with their elected Senators and

Congressmen Some of the committee meetings our local leaders attended are Federal Taxation Land Use Property Rights amp Environ-

ment Board Leadership Forum Business issues Multiple Listing Issues amp Policies Protecting the Value of Your Data Local President

President-Elect Roundtables and the Region 05 Regional Caucus

This year there was a ldquoRally to Protect the American Dreamrdquo on Thursday May 17th from 830 AM to 1100 AM at the Washington

Monument This is the first time in the history of NAR that Realtorsreg from across the country gathered at the Washington Monument in

support of home ownership In addition to our local leaders there were approximately 16 300 other Realtorsreg in attendance

Page 13 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

Above Andrew Birchall-Board President Elect Kathy Delaneyndash MLS Presi-

dent Elect

amp Dirk Schroeder-MLS President

Right Kathy Delaney with view of the Capitol Building-Photo taken from

roof of NAR Building

Below Left Dirk Schroederrsquos ldquoRealtor Partyrdquo Tattoo

Below Right Rally Participants

Page 14 B O R F O R W A R D

N A T I O N A L H U R R I C A N E S E A S O N I N F O

History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster Hurricane hazards come in many forms including storm surge heavy rainfall inland flooding high winds tornadoes and rip currents The National Weather Service is responsible for protecting life and property through issuance of timely watches and warnings but it is essential that your family be ready before a storm approaches Furthermore mariners should be aware of special safety precautions when confronted with a hurricane

N A R R A L L Y I N W A S H I N G T O N D C

Page 12 N E W S L E T T E R T I T L E

NAR Rally

ldquoTo Protect the American Dreamrdquo

In Washington DC May 17 2012

Left

Victor J Raymosndash AECEO

Kathy Delaney-MLS President Elect

Andrew Birchall -Board President Elect

Kathy Delaney-MLS President Elect amp

Dirk Schroeder-MLS President

Right

Andrew Birchall

Kathy Delaney amp

Dirk Schroeder

LOCAL LEADERS ATTEND NAR CONVENTION IN WASHINGTON D C

Roy Barnes and Andrew Birchall President and President-Elect of the St Augustine amp St Johns County Board of Realtorsreg and Dirk

Schroeder and Katherine Delaney President and President-Elect of the St Augustine amp St Johns County Multiple Listing Service at-

tended the Mid-Year Legislative Meeting and Trade Expo in Washington D C from May 14th through May 19th Also in attendance was

Victor J Raymos the Association Executive for the Board

Thousands of Realtorsreg attended this meeting to participate in selected committee meetings and meet with their elected Senators and

Congressmen Some of the committee meetings our local leaders attended are Federal Taxation Land Use Property Rights amp Environ-

ment Board Leadership Forum Business issues Multiple Listing Issues amp Policies Protecting the Value of Your Data Local President

President-Elect Roundtables and the Region 05 Regional Caucus

This year there was a ldquoRally to Protect the American Dreamrdquo on Thursday May 17th from 830 AM to 1100 AM at the Washington

Monument This is the first time in the history of NAR that Realtorsreg from across the country gathered at the Washington Monument in

support of home ownership In addition to our local leaders there were approximately 16 300 other Realtorsreg in attendance

Page 13 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

Above Andrew Birchall-Board President Elect Kathy Delaneyndash MLS Presi-

dent Elect

amp Dirk Schroeder-MLS President

Right Kathy Delaney with view of the Capitol Building-Photo taken from

roof of NAR Building

Below Left Dirk Schroederrsquos ldquoRealtor Partyrdquo Tattoo

Below Right Rally Participants

Page 14 B O R F O R W A R D

N A T I O N A L H U R R I C A N E S E A S O N I N F O

History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster Hurricane hazards come in many forms including storm surge heavy rainfall inland flooding high winds tornadoes and rip currents The National Weather Service is responsible for protecting life and property through issuance of timely watches and warnings but it is essential that your family be ready before a storm approaches Furthermore mariners should be aware of special safety precautions when confronted with a hurricane

Page 13 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

Above Andrew Birchall-Board President Elect Kathy Delaneyndash MLS Presi-

dent Elect

amp Dirk Schroeder-MLS President

Right Kathy Delaney with view of the Capitol Building-Photo taken from

roof of NAR Building

Below Left Dirk Schroederrsquos ldquoRealtor Partyrdquo Tattoo

Below Right Rally Participants

Page 14 B O R F O R W A R D

N A T I O N A L H U R R I C A N E S E A S O N I N F O

History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster Hurricane hazards come in many forms including storm surge heavy rainfall inland flooding high winds tornadoes and rip currents The National Weather Service is responsible for protecting life and property through issuance of timely watches and warnings but it is essential that your family be ready before a storm approaches Furthermore mariners should be aware of special safety precautions when confronted with a hurricane

Page 14 B O R F O R W A R D

N A T I O N A L H U R R I C A N E S E A S O N I N F O

History teaches that a lack of hurricane awareness and preparation are common threads among all major hurricane disasters By knowing your vulnerability and what actions you should take you can reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster Hurricane hazards come in many forms including storm surge heavy rainfall inland flooding high winds tornadoes and rip currents The National Weather Service is responsible for protecting life and property through issuance of timely watches and warnings but it is essential that your family be ready before a storm approaches Furthermore mariners should be aware of special safety precautions when confronted with a hurricane

Page 15 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

N A T I O N A L H U R R I C A N E S E A S O N I N F O

Page 16 B O R F O R W A R D

N A T I O N A L H U R R I C A N E S E A S O N I N F O

Page 17 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

2 0 1 2 H U R R I C A N S E A S O N B E P R E P A R E D I N A D V A N C E

2 0 1 2 H U R R I C A N S E A S O N B E P R E P A R E D I N A D V A N C E

Page 18 B O R F O R W A R D

Page 19 B O R F O R W A R D

2 0 1 2 H U R R I C A N S E A S O N B E P R E P A R E D I N A D V A N C E

THE MOST VALUABLE SQUARE INCH IN REAL ESTATE

Why wear your REALTORreg pin Because three out of four

consumers would choose to work with a REALTORreg rather than

an agent who is not a member

Simply wearing your pin lets everyone know that yoursquore a REALTORreg a member of the National Association of REALTORSreg It

makes a first impression that shows potential clients how knowledgeable

and valuable you are to their real estate transaction

Proudly wear the pin and always place the REALTORreg logo on

your materials Itrsquos a small thing but it can make a big difference

Tell them Show them

Wear your REALTORreg pin with pride

Page 20 B O R F O R W A R D

A N N U A L S U P R A K E Y I N V O I C E S W I L L B E S E N T T O

E A C H D R ( B R O K E R ) O N J U N E 1 S T P L E A S E C H E C K W I T H Y O U R B R O K E R T O S E E W H A T Y O U O W E

R E A L T O R reg M E M B E R S U P R A K E Y C A R D P A Y M E N T S A R E D U E I N T H E B O A R D O F F I C E N O L A T E R T H A N

J U L Y 2 N D

I F P A Y M E N T I S N O T R E C E I V E D B Y J U L Y 2 N D Y O U R

K E Y S E R V I C E W I L L B E M A D E I N A C T I V E T O R E A C T I V A T E W I L L R E Q U I R E P A Y M E N T O F A

$ 5 0 L A T E F E E A N D T H E A N N U A L P A Y M E N T

Drop off your payment at the Board office or

you can pay over the phone call 904-829-8738

E D U C A T I O N C O M M I T T E E N E W S

M E M B E R B E N E F I T S

Page 21 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

The Low Down on Licensing and Permits by Wally Conway Host of The Home and Garden Show Saturdays 7 to 9 AM on

WOKV AM690 and 1065 FM and President of HomePro Inspections 904-268-8211 WOKV AM690 and 1065

Page 22 B O R F O R W A R D

HomePro Inspections is your go-to source for agent liability reduction and customer peace of

mind Infrared technology separates the professionals from the pretenders in the home inspec-

tion industry and only HomePro utilizes infrared technology on every exclusive 5 Star Inspectiontrade

Package Call for your 5 Star Inspection today ndash 904-268-8211

Have Wally Conway speak at your office or for your favorite group Wally is a speaker writer FREC

instructor host of HGTVrsquos ldquoHouse Detectiverdquo host of DIY Networkrsquos ldquoFinders Fixersrdquo and host of

The Home and Garden radio show on WOKV AM 690 and 1065 FM And donrsquot forget to pick up

Wallyrsquos book ldquoSecrets of the Happy Home Inspectorrdquo available at GoHomeProcom or

Amazoncom Book Wally for your next speaking event today

HomePro Inspections

is your best source for agent liability reduction and

client peace of mind Your clientrsquos one stop for

Environmental Testing (mold radon water lead paint meth

lab) Wind Mitigation Evaluations

Chinese Drywall Assessments Insurance Inspections

Energy Audits Home Inspections Termite Reports Construc-

tion Consultations Infrared Moisture Instruction

Investigations and More

904-268-8211

GoHomeProcom

Would you ever consider having a broken arm repaired with

duct tape

Of course not And no Doctor would even think that duct tape

was a reasonable remedy for a broken leg Your doctor com-

pleted years of training testing and experience that was re-

quired by the State of Florida to become licensed to practice

medicine

You would not argue that repairs as well as upgrades to your

body deserve and requires the services of a professional medi-

cal person properly licensed by the State Why then when it

comes to repairs and upgrades to your homes is it that people

often refer seek and hire unlicensed contractors

Florida licensed contractors have proven to the State that they

have the education insurance and qualifications required to

earn their license For instance theyrsquove had a criminal back-

ground check

Unlicensed persons often disappear after taking your money

and the department cannot discipline an unlicensed person

help get your money back or require the person to finish or im-

prove the work done

Scams in the construction industry especially home improve-

ment are sadly widespread Con artists pose as contractors and

often target vulnerable people and take advantage of home-

ownerrsquos need for urgent property damage repair Unlicensed

contractors typically do poor quality work or do not finish the

project leaving the homeowner on the hook to repair or finish

the project

When you have a dispute with a licensed contractor you call the

department which has the authority to discipline and even re-

voke the license This gives the licensee more incentive to play

fair However this type of action is not available against unli-

censed contractors and homeowners often find the only answer

is an expensive and generally futile civil suit You may end up

being liable for personal or financial injuries to others An unli-

censed contractor typically is uninsured and will have no way to

pay you back for any property damage In addition most home-

owner policies require that work must be done by a licensed con-

tractor and provide no coverage for work that is not done by li-

censed tradespeople

Most projects even small ones require permits and inspections

that unlicensed contractors ignore or are unfamiliar with If your

project isnt permitted or doesnrsquot comply with the building code

you may have to remove or repair the work at your own expense

and be subject to fines by local government You may also be

subject to liens placed on your property by subcontractors or

supplies

So according to Florida Statue what is a contractor A Contrac-

tor is ldquosomeone who demolishes subtracts from builds or im-

proves any building or structure for compensationrdquo

Examples of compensation are cash goods services etc Es-

sentially if you pay someone to construct a building or a struc-

ture make structural alterations to load bearing walls or perform

services such as plumbing or air conditioning work that person

has to have a state-issued contractorsrsquo license

So what is a ldquohandymanrdquo or ldquojack of all tradesrdquo Truth be told

they do not exist or at least they donrsquot according to the Florida

Construction Industry Licensing Board

What about a person who claims to hold an ldquooccupational licenserdquo

Again no such thing Next time someone claims they have one

ask to see it Bet that piece of paper doesnrsquot say ldquoOccupational

Licenserdquohellip

Herersquos a short list of items that generally require a contractorrsquos

license when an installation or repair is made

And donrsquot forget about your permit While the State of Florida Con-

struction Industry Licensing Board issues contractor licenses it is

the individual municipality that issues construction permits

Herersquos another reason to ensure you only hire properly licensed

people permits can only be issued to properly licensed people

Another protection for you

An exception to the permit rule is that a homeowner doing work on

their homesteaded property can be issued a permit Remember a

licensed contractor would ever ask you to pull the permit for work

on your own home It is against the law

For your own protection it is imperative that you verify the license

status of the person or company that you are considering before

hiring them Likewise you should ensure that proper permits are

issued required city inspections are completed and the permit is

finalized You can do both these things as well as gather addi-

tional information on the subject at wwwGoHomeProcom

Garage door

Windows

Alarm

systems

Room additions

Exterior doors

Gas appliances

Roof repair

Duct cleaning

Electrical work

HeatingAir

Swimming pools

Page 16 B O R F O R W A R D

N A T I O N A L H U R R I C A N E S E A S O N I N F O

Page 17 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

2 0 1 2 H U R R I C A N S E A S O N B E P R E P A R E D I N A D V A N C E

2 0 1 2 H U R R I C A N S E A S O N B E P R E P A R E D I N A D V A N C E

Page 18 B O R F O R W A R D

Page 19 B O R F O R W A R D

2 0 1 2 H U R R I C A N S E A S O N B E P R E P A R E D I N A D V A N C E

THE MOST VALUABLE SQUARE INCH IN REAL ESTATE

Why wear your REALTORreg pin Because three out of four

consumers would choose to work with a REALTORreg rather than

an agent who is not a member

Simply wearing your pin lets everyone know that yoursquore a REALTORreg a member of the National Association of REALTORSreg It

makes a first impression that shows potential clients how knowledgeable

and valuable you are to their real estate transaction

Proudly wear the pin and always place the REALTORreg logo on

your materials Itrsquos a small thing but it can make a big difference

Tell them Show them

Wear your REALTORreg pin with pride

Page 20 B O R F O R W A R D

A N N U A L S U P R A K E Y I N V O I C E S W I L L B E S E N T T O

E A C H D R ( B R O K E R ) O N J U N E 1 S T P L E A S E C H E C K W I T H Y O U R B R O K E R T O S E E W H A T Y O U O W E

R E A L T O R reg M E M B E R S U P R A K E Y C A R D P A Y M E N T S A R E D U E I N T H E B O A R D O F F I C E N O L A T E R T H A N

J U L Y 2 N D

I F P A Y M E N T I S N O T R E C E I V E D B Y J U L Y 2 N D Y O U R

K E Y S E R V I C E W I L L B E M A D E I N A C T I V E T O R E A C T I V A T E W I L L R E Q U I R E P A Y M E N T O F A

$ 5 0 L A T E F E E A N D T H E A N N U A L P A Y M E N T

Drop off your payment at the Board office or

you can pay over the phone call 904-829-8738

E D U C A T I O N C O M M I T T E E N E W S

M E M B E R B E N E F I T S

Page 21 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

The Low Down on Licensing and Permits by Wally Conway Host of The Home and Garden Show Saturdays 7 to 9 AM on

WOKV AM690 and 1065 FM and President of HomePro Inspections 904-268-8211 WOKV AM690 and 1065

Page 22 B O R F O R W A R D

HomePro Inspections is your go-to source for agent liability reduction and customer peace of

mind Infrared technology separates the professionals from the pretenders in the home inspec-

tion industry and only HomePro utilizes infrared technology on every exclusive 5 Star Inspectiontrade

Package Call for your 5 Star Inspection today ndash 904-268-8211

Have Wally Conway speak at your office or for your favorite group Wally is a speaker writer FREC

instructor host of HGTVrsquos ldquoHouse Detectiverdquo host of DIY Networkrsquos ldquoFinders Fixersrdquo and host of

The Home and Garden radio show on WOKV AM 690 and 1065 FM And donrsquot forget to pick up

Wallyrsquos book ldquoSecrets of the Happy Home Inspectorrdquo available at GoHomeProcom or

Amazoncom Book Wally for your next speaking event today

HomePro Inspections

is your best source for agent liability reduction and

client peace of mind Your clientrsquos one stop for

Environmental Testing (mold radon water lead paint meth

lab) Wind Mitigation Evaluations

Chinese Drywall Assessments Insurance Inspections

Energy Audits Home Inspections Termite Reports Construc-

tion Consultations Infrared Moisture Instruction

Investigations and More

904-268-8211

GoHomeProcom

Would you ever consider having a broken arm repaired with

duct tape

Of course not And no Doctor would even think that duct tape

was a reasonable remedy for a broken leg Your doctor com-

pleted years of training testing and experience that was re-

quired by the State of Florida to become licensed to practice

medicine

You would not argue that repairs as well as upgrades to your

body deserve and requires the services of a professional medi-

cal person properly licensed by the State Why then when it

comes to repairs and upgrades to your homes is it that people

often refer seek and hire unlicensed contractors

Florida licensed contractors have proven to the State that they

have the education insurance and qualifications required to

earn their license For instance theyrsquove had a criminal back-

ground check

Unlicensed persons often disappear after taking your money

and the department cannot discipline an unlicensed person

help get your money back or require the person to finish or im-

prove the work done

Scams in the construction industry especially home improve-

ment are sadly widespread Con artists pose as contractors and

often target vulnerable people and take advantage of home-

ownerrsquos need for urgent property damage repair Unlicensed

contractors typically do poor quality work or do not finish the

project leaving the homeowner on the hook to repair or finish

the project

When you have a dispute with a licensed contractor you call the

department which has the authority to discipline and even re-

voke the license This gives the licensee more incentive to play

fair However this type of action is not available against unli-

censed contractors and homeowners often find the only answer

is an expensive and generally futile civil suit You may end up

being liable for personal or financial injuries to others An unli-

censed contractor typically is uninsured and will have no way to

pay you back for any property damage In addition most home-

owner policies require that work must be done by a licensed con-

tractor and provide no coverage for work that is not done by li-

censed tradespeople

Most projects even small ones require permits and inspections

that unlicensed contractors ignore or are unfamiliar with If your

project isnt permitted or doesnrsquot comply with the building code

you may have to remove or repair the work at your own expense

and be subject to fines by local government You may also be

subject to liens placed on your property by subcontractors or

supplies

So according to Florida Statue what is a contractor A Contrac-

tor is ldquosomeone who demolishes subtracts from builds or im-

proves any building or structure for compensationrdquo

Examples of compensation are cash goods services etc Es-

sentially if you pay someone to construct a building or a struc-

ture make structural alterations to load bearing walls or perform

services such as plumbing or air conditioning work that person

has to have a state-issued contractorsrsquo license

So what is a ldquohandymanrdquo or ldquojack of all tradesrdquo Truth be told

they do not exist or at least they donrsquot according to the Florida

Construction Industry Licensing Board

What about a person who claims to hold an ldquooccupational licenserdquo

Again no such thing Next time someone claims they have one

ask to see it Bet that piece of paper doesnrsquot say ldquoOccupational

Licenserdquohellip

Herersquos a short list of items that generally require a contractorrsquos

license when an installation or repair is made

And donrsquot forget about your permit While the State of Florida Con-

struction Industry Licensing Board issues contractor licenses it is

the individual municipality that issues construction permits

Herersquos another reason to ensure you only hire properly licensed

people permits can only be issued to properly licensed people

Another protection for you

An exception to the permit rule is that a homeowner doing work on

their homesteaded property can be issued a permit Remember a

licensed contractor would ever ask you to pull the permit for work

on your own home It is against the law

For your own protection it is imperative that you verify the license

status of the person or company that you are considering before

hiring them Likewise you should ensure that proper permits are

issued required city inspections are completed and the permit is

finalized You can do both these things as well as gather addi-

tional information on the subject at wwwGoHomeProcom

Garage door

Windows

Alarm

systems

Room additions

Exterior doors

Gas appliances

Roof repair

Duct cleaning

Electrical work

HeatingAir

Swimming pools

Page 17 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

2 0 1 2 H U R R I C A N S E A S O N B E P R E P A R E D I N A D V A N C E

2 0 1 2 H U R R I C A N S E A S O N B E P R E P A R E D I N A D V A N C E

Page 18 B O R F O R W A R D

Page 19 B O R F O R W A R D

2 0 1 2 H U R R I C A N S E A S O N B E P R E P A R E D I N A D V A N C E

THE MOST VALUABLE SQUARE INCH IN REAL ESTATE

Why wear your REALTORreg pin Because three out of four

consumers would choose to work with a REALTORreg rather than

an agent who is not a member

Simply wearing your pin lets everyone know that yoursquore a REALTORreg a member of the National Association of REALTORSreg It

makes a first impression that shows potential clients how knowledgeable

and valuable you are to their real estate transaction

Proudly wear the pin and always place the REALTORreg logo on

your materials Itrsquos a small thing but it can make a big difference

Tell them Show them

Wear your REALTORreg pin with pride

Page 20 B O R F O R W A R D

A N N U A L S U P R A K E Y I N V O I C E S W I L L B E S E N T T O

E A C H D R ( B R O K E R ) O N J U N E 1 S T P L E A S E C H E C K W I T H Y O U R B R O K E R T O S E E W H A T Y O U O W E

R E A L T O R reg M E M B E R S U P R A K E Y C A R D P A Y M E N T S A R E D U E I N T H E B O A R D O F F I C E N O L A T E R T H A N

J U L Y 2 N D

I F P A Y M E N T I S N O T R E C E I V E D B Y J U L Y 2 N D Y O U R

K E Y S E R V I C E W I L L B E M A D E I N A C T I V E T O R E A C T I V A T E W I L L R E Q U I R E P A Y M E N T O F A

$ 5 0 L A T E F E E A N D T H E A N N U A L P A Y M E N T

Drop off your payment at the Board office or

you can pay over the phone call 904-829-8738

E D U C A T I O N C O M M I T T E E N E W S

M E M B E R B E N E F I T S

Page 21 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

The Low Down on Licensing and Permits by Wally Conway Host of The Home and Garden Show Saturdays 7 to 9 AM on

WOKV AM690 and 1065 FM and President of HomePro Inspections 904-268-8211 WOKV AM690 and 1065

Page 22 B O R F O R W A R D

HomePro Inspections is your go-to source for agent liability reduction and customer peace of

mind Infrared technology separates the professionals from the pretenders in the home inspec-

tion industry and only HomePro utilizes infrared technology on every exclusive 5 Star Inspectiontrade

Package Call for your 5 Star Inspection today ndash 904-268-8211

Have Wally Conway speak at your office or for your favorite group Wally is a speaker writer FREC

instructor host of HGTVrsquos ldquoHouse Detectiverdquo host of DIY Networkrsquos ldquoFinders Fixersrdquo and host of

The Home and Garden radio show on WOKV AM 690 and 1065 FM And donrsquot forget to pick up

Wallyrsquos book ldquoSecrets of the Happy Home Inspectorrdquo available at GoHomeProcom or

Amazoncom Book Wally for your next speaking event today

HomePro Inspections

is your best source for agent liability reduction and

client peace of mind Your clientrsquos one stop for

Environmental Testing (mold radon water lead paint meth

lab) Wind Mitigation Evaluations

Chinese Drywall Assessments Insurance Inspections

Energy Audits Home Inspections Termite Reports Construc-

tion Consultations Infrared Moisture Instruction

Investigations and More

904-268-8211

GoHomeProcom

Would you ever consider having a broken arm repaired with

duct tape

Of course not And no Doctor would even think that duct tape

was a reasonable remedy for a broken leg Your doctor com-

pleted years of training testing and experience that was re-

quired by the State of Florida to become licensed to practice

medicine

You would not argue that repairs as well as upgrades to your

body deserve and requires the services of a professional medi-

cal person properly licensed by the State Why then when it

comes to repairs and upgrades to your homes is it that people

often refer seek and hire unlicensed contractors

Florida licensed contractors have proven to the State that they

have the education insurance and qualifications required to

earn their license For instance theyrsquove had a criminal back-

ground check

Unlicensed persons often disappear after taking your money

and the department cannot discipline an unlicensed person

help get your money back or require the person to finish or im-

prove the work done

Scams in the construction industry especially home improve-

ment are sadly widespread Con artists pose as contractors and

often target vulnerable people and take advantage of home-

ownerrsquos need for urgent property damage repair Unlicensed

contractors typically do poor quality work or do not finish the

project leaving the homeowner on the hook to repair or finish

the project

When you have a dispute with a licensed contractor you call the

department which has the authority to discipline and even re-

voke the license This gives the licensee more incentive to play

fair However this type of action is not available against unli-

censed contractors and homeowners often find the only answer

is an expensive and generally futile civil suit You may end up

being liable for personal or financial injuries to others An unli-

censed contractor typically is uninsured and will have no way to

pay you back for any property damage In addition most home-

owner policies require that work must be done by a licensed con-

tractor and provide no coverage for work that is not done by li-

censed tradespeople

Most projects even small ones require permits and inspections

that unlicensed contractors ignore or are unfamiliar with If your

project isnt permitted or doesnrsquot comply with the building code

you may have to remove or repair the work at your own expense

and be subject to fines by local government You may also be

subject to liens placed on your property by subcontractors or

supplies

So according to Florida Statue what is a contractor A Contrac-

tor is ldquosomeone who demolishes subtracts from builds or im-

proves any building or structure for compensationrdquo

Examples of compensation are cash goods services etc Es-

sentially if you pay someone to construct a building or a struc-

ture make structural alterations to load bearing walls or perform

services such as plumbing or air conditioning work that person

has to have a state-issued contractorsrsquo license

So what is a ldquohandymanrdquo or ldquojack of all tradesrdquo Truth be told

they do not exist or at least they donrsquot according to the Florida

Construction Industry Licensing Board

What about a person who claims to hold an ldquooccupational licenserdquo

Again no such thing Next time someone claims they have one

ask to see it Bet that piece of paper doesnrsquot say ldquoOccupational

Licenserdquohellip

Herersquos a short list of items that generally require a contractorrsquos

license when an installation or repair is made

And donrsquot forget about your permit While the State of Florida Con-

struction Industry Licensing Board issues contractor licenses it is

the individual municipality that issues construction permits

Herersquos another reason to ensure you only hire properly licensed

people permits can only be issued to properly licensed people

Another protection for you

An exception to the permit rule is that a homeowner doing work on

their homesteaded property can be issued a permit Remember a

licensed contractor would ever ask you to pull the permit for work

on your own home It is against the law

For your own protection it is imperative that you verify the license

status of the person or company that you are considering before

hiring them Likewise you should ensure that proper permits are

issued required city inspections are completed and the permit is

finalized You can do both these things as well as gather addi-

tional information on the subject at wwwGoHomeProcom

Garage door

Windows

Alarm

systems

Room additions

Exterior doors

Gas appliances

Roof repair

Duct cleaning

Electrical work

HeatingAir

Swimming pools

2 0 1 2 H U R R I C A N S E A S O N B E P R E P A R E D I N A D V A N C E

Page 18 B O R F O R W A R D

Page 19 B O R F O R W A R D

2 0 1 2 H U R R I C A N S E A S O N B E P R E P A R E D I N A D V A N C E

THE MOST VALUABLE SQUARE INCH IN REAL ESTATE

Why wear your REALTORreg pin Because three out of four

consumers would choose to work with a REALTORreg rather than

an agent who is not a member

Simply wearing your pin lets everyone know that yoursquore a REALTORreg a member of the National Association of REALTORSreg It

makes a first impression that shows potential clients how knowledgeable

and valuable you are to their real estate transaction

Proudly wear the pin and always place the REALTORreg logo on

your materials Itrsquos a small thing but it can make a big difference

Tell them Show them

Wear your REALTORreg pin with pride

Page 20 B O R F O R W A R D

A N N U A L S U P R A K E Y I N V O I C E S W I L L B E S E N T T O

E A C H D R ( B R O K E R ) O N J U N E 1 S T P L E A S E C H E C K W I T H Y O U R B R O K E R T O S E E W H A T Y O U O W E

R E A L T O R reg M E M B E R S U P R A K E Y C A R D P A Y M E N T S A R E D U E I N T H E B O A R D O F F I C E N O L A T E R T H A N

J U L Y 2 N D

I F P A Y M E N T I S N O T R E C E I V E D B Y J U L Y 2 N D Y O U R

K E Y S E R V I C E W I L L B E M A D E I N A C T I V E T O R E A C T I V A T E W I L L R E Q U I R E P A Y M E N T O F A

$ 5 0 L A T E F E E A N D T H E A N N U A L P A Y M E N T

Drop off your payment at the Board office or

you can pay over the phone call 904-829-8738

E D U C A T I O N C O M M I T T E E N E W S

M E M B E R B E N E F I T S

Page 21 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

The Low Down on Licensing and Permits by Wally Conway Host of The Home and Garden Show Saturdays 7 to 9 AM on

WOKV AM690 and 1065 FM and President of HomePro Inspections 904-268-8211 WOKV AM690 and 1065

Page 22 B O R F O R W A R D

HomePro Inspections is your go-to source for agent liability reduction and customer peace of

mind Infrared technology separates the professionals from the pretenders in the home inspec-

tion industry and only HomePro utilizes infrared technology on every exclusive 5 Star Inspectiontrade

Package Call for your 5 Star Inspection today ndash 904-268-8211

Have Wally Conway speak at your office or for your favorite group Wally is a speaker writer FREC

instructor host of HGTVrsquos ldquoHouse Detectiverdquo host of DIY Networkrsquos ldquoFinders Fixersrdquo and host of

The Home and Garden radio show on WOKV AM 690 and 1065 FM And donrsquot forget to pick up

Wallyrsquos book ldquoSecrets of the Happy Home Inspectorrdquo available at GoHomeProcom or

Amazoncom Book Wally for your next speaking event today

HomePro Inspections

is your best source for agent liability reduction and

client peace of mind Your clientrsquos one stop for

Environmental Testing (mold radon water lead paint meth

lab) Wind Mitigation Evaluations

Chinese Drywall Assessments Insurance Inspections

Energy Audits Home Inspections Termite Reports Construc-

tion Consultations Infrared Moisture Instruction

Investigations and More

904-268-8211

GoHomeProcom

Would you ever consider having a broken arm repaired with

duct tape

Of course not And no Doctor would even think that duct tape

was a reasonable remedy for a broken leg Your doctor com-

pleted years of training testing and experience that was re-

quired by the State of Florida to become licensed to practice

medicine

You would not argue that repairs as well as upgrades to your

body deserve and requires the services of a professional medi-

cal person properly licensed by the State Why then when it

comes to repairs and upgrades to your homes is it that people

often refer seek and hire unlicensed contractors

Florida licensed contractors have proven to the State that they

have the education insurance and qualifications required to

earn their license For instance theyrsquove had a criminal back-

ground check

Unlicensed persons often disappear after taking your money

and the department cannot discipline an unlicensed person

help get your money back or require the person to finish or im-

prove the work done

Scams in the construction industry especially home improve-

ment are sadly widespread Con artists pose as contractors and

often target vulnerable people and take advantage of home-

ownerrsquos need for urgent property damage repair Unlicensed

contractors typically do poor quality work or do not finish the

project leaving the homeowner on the hook to repair or finish

the project

When you have a dispute with a licensed contractor you call the

department which has the authority to discipline and even re-

voke the license This gives the licensee more incentive to play

fair However this type of action is not available against unli-

censed contractors and homeowners often find the only answer

is an expensive and generally futile civil suit You may end up

being liable for personal or financial injuries to others An unli-

censed contractor typically is uninsured and will have no way to

pay you back for any property damage In addition most home-

owner policies require that work must be done by a licensed con-

tractor and provide no coverage for work that is not done by li-

censed tradespeople

Most projects even small ones require permits and inspections

that unlicensed contractors ignore or are unfamiliar with If your

project isnt permitted or doesnrsquot comply with the building code

you may have to remove or repair the work at your own expense

and be subject to fines by local government You may also be

subject to liens placed on your property by subcontractors or

supplies

So according to Florida Statue what is a contractor A Contrac-

tor is ldquosomeone who demolishes subtracts from builds or im-

proves any building or structure for compensationrdquo

Examples of compensation are cash goods services etc Es-

sentially if you pay someone to construct a building or a struc-

ture make structural alterations to load bearing walls or perform

services such as plumbing or air conditioning work that person

has to have a state-issued contractorsrsquo license

So what is a ldquohandymanrdquo or ldquojack of all tradesrdquo Truth be told

they do not exist or at least they donrsquot according to the Florida

Construction Industry Licensing Board

What about a person who claims to hold an ldquooccupational licenserdquo

Again no such thing Next time someone claims they have one

ask to see it Bet that piece of paper doesnrsquot say ldquoOccupational

Licenserdquohellip

Herersquos a short list of items that generally require a contractorrsquos

license when an installation or repair is made

And donrsquot forget about your permit While the State of Florida Con-

struction Industry Licensing Board issues contractor licenses it is

the individual municipality that issues construction permits

Herersquos another reason to ensure you only hire properly licensed

people permits can only be issued to properly licensed people

Another protection for you

An exception to the permit rule is that a homeowner doing work on

their homesteaded property can be issued a permit Remember a

licensed contractor would ever ask you to pull the permit for work

on your own home It is against the law

For your own protection it is imperative that you verify the license

status of the person or company that you are considering before

hiring them Likewise you should ensure that proper permits are

issued required city inspections are completed and the permit is

finalized You can do both these things as well as gather addi-

tional information on the subject at wwwGoHomeProcom

Garage door

Windows

Alarm

systems

Room additions

Exterior doors

Gas appliances

Roof repair

Duct cleaning

Electrical work

HeatingAir

Swimming pools

Page 19 B O R F O R W A R D

2 0 1 2 H U R R I C A N S E A S O N B E P R E P A R E D I N A D V A N C E

THE MOST VALUABLE SQUARE INCH IN REAL ESTATE

Why wear your REALTORreg pin Because three out of four

consumers would choose to work with a REALTORreg rather than

an agent who is not a member

Simply wearing your pin lets everyone know that yoursquore a REALTORreg a member of the National Association of REALTORSreg It

makes a first impression that shows potential clients how knowledgeable

and valuable you are to their real estate transaction

Proudly wear the pin and always place the REALTORreg logo on

your materials Itrsquos a small thing but it can make a big difference

Tell them Show them

Wear your REALTORreg pin with pride

Page 20 B O R F O R W A R D

A N N U A L S U P R A K E Y I N V O I C E S W I L L B E S E N T T O

E A C H D R ( B R O K E R ) O N J U N E 1 S T P L E A S E C H E C K W I T H Y O U R B R O K E R T O S E E W H A T Y O U O W E

R E A L T O R reg M E M B E R S U P R A K E Y C A R D P A Y M E N T S A R E D U E I N T H E B O A R D O F F I C E N O L A T E R T H A N

J U L Y 2 N D

I F P A Y M E N T I S N O T R E C E I V E D B Y J U L Y 2 N D Y O U R

K E Y S E R V I C E W I L L B E M A D E I N A C T I V E T O R E A C T I V A T E W I L L R E Q U I R E P A Y M E N T O F A

$ 5 0 L A T E F E E A N D T H E A N N U A L P A Y M E N T

Drop off your payment at the Board office or

you can pay over the phone call 904-829-8738

E D U C A T I O N C O M M I T T E E N E W S

M E M B E R B E N E F I T S

Page 21 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

The Low Down on Licensing and Permits by Wally Conway Host of The Home and Garden Show Saturdays 7 to 9 AM on

WOKV AM690 and 1065 FM and President of HomePro Inspections 904-268-8211 WOKV AM690 and 1065

Page 22 B O R F O R W A R D

HomePro Inspections is your go-to source for agent liability reduction and customer peace of

mind Infrared technology separates the professionals from the pretenders in the home inspec-

tion industry and only HomePro utilizes infrared technology on every exclusive 5 Star Inspectiontrade

Package Call for your 5 Star Inspection today ndash 904-268-8211

Have Wally Conway speak at your office or for your favorite group Wally is a speaker writer FREC

instructor host of HGTVrsquos ldquoHouse Detectiverdquo host of DIY Networkrsquos ldquoFinders Fixersrdquo and host of

The Home and Garden radio show on WOKV AM 690 and 1065 FM And donrsquot forget to pick up

Wallyrsquos book ldquoSecrets of the Happy Home Inspectorrdquo available at GoHomeProcom or

Amazoncom Book Wally for your next speaking event today

HomePro Inspections

is your best source for agent liability reduction and

client peace of mind Your clientrsquos one stop for

Environmental Testing (mold radon water lead paint meth

lab) Wind Mitigation Evaluations

Chinese Drywall Assessments Insurance Inspections

Energy Audits Home Inspections Termite Reports Construc-

tion Consultations Infrared Moisture Instruction

Investigations and More

904-268-8211

GoHomeProcom

Would you ever consider having a broken arm repaired with

duct tape

Of course not And no Doctor would even think that duct tape

was a reasonable remedy for a broken leg Your doctor com-

pleted years of training testing and experience that was re-

quired by the State of Florida to become licensed to practice

medicine

You would not argue that repairs as well as upgrades to your

body deserve and requires the services of a professional medi-

cal person properly licensed by the State Why then when it

comes to repairs and upgrades to your homes is it that people

often refer seek and hire unlicensed contractors

Florida licensed contractors have proven to the State that they

have the education insurance and qualifications required to

earn their license For instance theyrsquove had a criminal back-

ground check

Unlicensed persons often disappear after taking your money

and the department cannot discipline an unlicensed person

help get your money back or require the person to finish or im-

prove the work done

Scams in the construction industry especially home improve-

ment are sadly widespread Con artists pose as contractors and

often target vulnerable people and take advantage of home-

ownerrsquos need for urgent property damage repair Unlicensed

contractors typically do poor quality work or do not finish the

project leaving the homeowner on the hook to repair or finish

the project

When you have a dispute with a licensed contractor you call the

department which has the authority to discipline and even re-

voke the license This gives the licensee more incentive to play

fair However this type of action is not available against unli-

censed contractors and homeowners often find the only answer

is an expensive and generally futile civil suit You may end up

being liable for personal or financial injuries to others An unli-

censed contractor typically is uninsured and will have no way to

pay you back for any property damage In addition most home-

owner policies require that work must be done by a licensed con-

tractor and provide no coverage for work that is not done by li-

censed tradespeople

Most projects even small ones require permits and inspections

that unlicensed contractors ignore or are unfamiliar with If your

project isnt permitted or doesnrsquot comply with the building code

you may have to remove or repair the work at your own expense

and be subject to fines by local government You may also be

subject to liens placed on your property by subcontractors or

supplies

So according to Florida Statue what is a contractor A Contrac-

tor is ldquosomeone who demolishes subtracts from builds or im-

proves any building or structure for compensationrdquo

Examples of compensation are cash goods services etc Es-

sentially if you pay someone to construct a building or a struc-

ture make structural alterations to load bearing walls or perform

services such as plumbing or air conditioning work that person

has to have a state-issued contractorsrsquo license

So what is a ldquohandymanrdquo or ldquojack of all tradesrdquo Truth be told

they do not exist or at least they donrsquot according to the Florida

Construction Industry Licensing Board

What about a person who claims to hold an ldquooccupational licenserdquo

Again no such thing Next time someone claims they have one

ask to see it Bet that piece of paper doesnrsquot say ldquoOccupational

Licenserdquohellip

Herersquos a short list of items that generally require a contractorrsquos

license when an installation or repair is made

And donrsquot forget about your permit While the State of Florida Con-

struction Industry Licensing Board issues contractor licenses it is

the individual municipality that issues construction permits

Herersquos another reason to ensure you only hire properly licensed

people permits can only be issued to properly licensed people

Another protection for you

An exception to the permit rule is that a homeowner doing work on

their homesteaded property can be issued a permit Remember a

licensed contractor would ever ask you to pull the permit for work

on your own home It is against the law

For your own protection it is imperative that you verify the license

status of the person or company that you are considering before

hiring them Likewise you should ensure that proper permits are

issued required city inspections are completed and the permit is

finalized You can do both these things as well as gather addi-

tional information on the subject at wwwGoHomeProcom

Garage door

Windows

Alarm

systems

Room additions

Exterior doors

Gas appliances

Roof repair

Duct cleaning

Electrical work

HeatingAir

Swimming pools

THE MOST VALUABLE SQUARE INCH IN REAL ESTATE

Why wear your REALTORreg pin Because three out of four

consumers would choose to work with a REALTORreg rather than

an agent who is not a member

Simply wearing your pin lets everyone know that yoursquore a REALTORreg a member of the National Association of REALTORSreg It

makes a first impression that shows potential clients how knowledgeable

and valuable you are to their real estate transaction

Proudly wear the pin and always place the REALTORreg logo on

your materials Itrsquos a small thing but it can make a big difference

Tell them Show them

Wear your REALTORreg pin with pride

Page 20 B O R F O R W A R D

A N N U A L S U P R A K E Y I N V O I C E S W I L L B E S E N T T O

E A C H D R ( B R O K E R ) O N J U N E 1 S T P L E A S E C H E C K W I T H Y O U R B R O K E R T O S E E W H A T Y O U O W E

R E A L T O R reg M E M B E R S U P R A K E Y C A R D P A Y M E N T S A R E D U E I N T H E B O A R D O F F I C E N O L A T E R T H A N

J U L Y 2 N D

I F P A Y M E N T I S N O T R E C E I V E D B Y J U L Y 2 N D Y O U R

K E Y S E R V I C E W I L L B E M A D E I N A C T I V E T O R E A C T I V A T E W I L L R E Q U I R E P A Y M E N T O F A

$ 5 0 L A T E F E E A N D T H E A N N U A L P A Y M E N T

Drop off your payment at the Board office or

you can pay over the phone call 904-829-8738

E D U C A T I O N C O M M I T T E E N E W S

M E M B E R B E N E F I T S

Page 21 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

The Low Down on Licensing and Permits by Wally Conway Host of The Home and Garden Show Saturdays 7 to 9 AM on

WOKV AM690 and 1065 FM and President of HomePro Inspections 904-268-8211 WOKV AM690 and 1065

Page 22 B O R F O R W A R D

HomePro Inspections is your go-to source for agent liability reduction and customer peace of

mind Infrared technology separates the professionals from the pretenders in the home inspec-

tion industry and only HomePro utilizes infrared technology on every exclusive 5 Star Inspectiontrade

Package Call for your 5 Star Inspection today ndash 904-268-8211

Have Wally Conway speak at your office or for your favorite group Wally is a speaker writer FREC

instructor host of HGTVrsquos ldquoHouse Detectiverdquo host of DIY Networkrsquos ldquoFinders Fixersrdquo and host of

The Home and Garden radio show on WOKV AM 690 and 1065 FM And donrsquot forget to pick up

Wallyrsquos book ldquoSecrets of the Happy Home Inspectorrdquo available at GoHomeProcom or

Amazoncom Book Wally for your next speaking event today

HomePro Inspections

is your best source for agent liability reduction and

client peace of mind Your clientrsquos one stop for

Environmental Testing (mold radon water lead paint meth

lab) Wind Mitigation Evaluations

Chinese Drywall Assessments Insurance Inspections

Energy Audits Home Inspections Termite Reports Construc-

tion Consultations Infrared Moisture Instruction

Investigations and More

904-268-8211

GoHomeProcom

Would you ever consider having a broken arm repaired with

duct tape

Of course not And no Doctor would even think that duct tape

was a reasonable remedy for a broken leg Your doctor com-

pleted years of training testing and experience that was re-

quired by the State of Florida to become licensed to practice

medicine

You would not argue that repairs as well as upgrades to your

body deserve and requires the services of a professional medi-

cal person properly licensed by the State Why then when it

comes to repairs and upgrades to your homes is it that people

often refer seek and hire unlicensed contractors

Florida licensed contractors have proven to the State that they

have the education insurance and qualifications required to

earn their license For instance theyrsquove had a criminal back-

ground check

Unlicensed persons often disappear after taking your money

and the department cannot discipline an unlicensed person

help get your money back or require the person to finish or im-

prove the work done

Scams in the construction industry especially home improve-

ment are sadly widespread Con artists pose as contractors and

often target vulnerable people and take advantage of home-

ownerrsquos need for urgent property damage repair Unlicensed

contractors typically do poor quality work or do not finish the

project leaving the homeowner on the hook to repair or finish

the project

When you have a dispute with a licensed contractor you call the

department which has the authority to discipline and even re-

voke the license This gives the licensee more incentive to play

fair However this type of action is not available against unli-

censed contractors and homeowners often find the only answer

is an expensive and generally futile civil suit You may end up

being liable for personal or financial injuries to others An unli-

censed contractor typically is uninsured and will have no way to

pay you back for any property damage In addition most home-

owner policies require that work must be done by a licensed con-

tractor and provide no coverage for work that is not done by li-

censed tradespeople

Most projects even small ones require permits and inspections

that unlicensed contractors ignore or are unfamiliar with If your

project isnt permitted or doesnrsquot comply with the building code

you may have to remove or repair the work at your own expense

and be subject to fines by local government You may also be

subject to liens placed on your property by subcontractors or

supplies

So according to Florida Statue what is a contractor A Contrac-

tor is ldquosomeone who demolishes subtracts from builds or im-

proves any building or structure for compensationrdquo

Examples of compensation are cash goods services etc Es-

sentially if you pay someone to construct a building or a struc-

ture make structural alterations to load bearing walls or perform

services such as plumbing or air conditioning work that person

has to have a state-issued contractorsrsquo license

So what is a ldquohandymanrdquo or ldquojack of all tradesrdquo Truth be told

they do not exist or at least they donrsquot according to the Florida

Construction Industry Licensing Board

What about a person who claims to hold an ldquooccupational licenserdquo

Again no such thing Next time someone claims they have one

ask to see it Bet that piece of paper doesnrsquot say ldquoOccupational

Licenserdquohellip

Herersquos a short list of items that generally require a contractorrsquos

license when an installation or repair is made

And donrsquot forget about your permit While the State of Florida Con-

struction Industry Licensing Board issues contractor licenses it is

the individual municipality that issues construction permits

Herersquos another reason to ensure you only hire properly licensed

people permits can only be issued to properly licensed people

Another protection for you

An exception to the permit rule is that a homeowner doing work on

their homesteaded property can be issued a permit Remember a

licensed contractor would ever ask you to pull the permit for work

on your own home It is against the law

For your own protection it is imperative that you verify the license

status of the person or company that you are considering before

hiring them Likewise you should ensure that proper permits are

issued required city inspections are completed and the permit is

finalized You can do both these things as well as gather addi-

tional information on the subject at wwwGoHomeProcom

Garage door

Windows

Alarm

systems

Room additions

Exterior doors

Gas appliances

Roof repair

Duct cleaning

Electrical work

HeatingAir

Swimming pools

M E M B E R B E N E F I T S

Page 21 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

The Low Down on Licensing and Permits by Wally Conway Host of The Home and Garden Show Saturdays 7 to 9 AM on

WOKV AM690 and 1065 FM and President of HomePro Inspections 904-268-8211 WOKV AM690 and 1065

Page 22 B O R F O R W A R D

HomePro Inspections is your go-to source for agent liability reduction and customer peace of

mind Infrared technology separates the professionals from the pretenders in the home inspec-

tion industry and only HomePro utilizes infrared technology on every exclusive 5 Star Inspectiontrade

Package Call for your 5 Star Inspection today ndash 904-268-8211

Have Wally Conway speak at your office or for your favorite group Wally is a speaker writer FREC

instructor host of HGTVrsquos ldquoHouse Detectiverdquo host of DIY Networkrsquos ldquoFinders Fixersrdquo and host of

The Home and Garden radio show on WOKV AM 690 and 1065 FM And donrsquot forget to pick up

Wallyrsquos book ldquoSecrets of the Happy Home Inspectorrdquo available at GoHomeProcom or

Amazoncom Book Wally for your next speaking event today

HomePro Inspections

is your best source for agent liability reduction and

client peace of mind Your clientrsquos one stop for

Environmental Testing (mold radon water lead paint meth

lab) Wind Mitigation Evaluations

Chinese Drywall Assessments Insurance Inspections

Energy Audits Home Inspections Termite Reports Construc-

tion Consultations Infrared Moisture Instruction

Investigations and More

904-268-8211

GoHomeProcom

Would you ever consider having a broken arm repaired with

duct tape

Of course not And no Doctor would even think that duct tape

was a reasonable remedy for a broken leg Your doctor com-

pleted years of training testing and experience that was re-

quired by the State of Florida to become licensed to practice

medicine

You would not argue that repairs as well as upgrades to your

body deserve and requires the services of a professional medi-

cal person properly licensed by the State Why then when it

comes to repairs and upgrades to your homes is it that people

often refer seek and hire unlicensed contractors

Florida licensed contractors have proven to the State that they

have the education insurance and qualifications required to

earn their license For instance theyrsquove had a criminal back-

ground check

Unlicensed persons often disappear after taking your money

and the department cannot discipline an unlicensed person

help get your money back or require the person to finish or im-

prove the work done

Scams in the construction industry especially home improve-

ment are sadly widespread Con artists pose as contractors and

often target vulnerable people and take advantage of home-

ownerrsquos need for urgent property damage repair Unlicensed

contractors typically do poor quality work or do not finish the

project leaving the homeowner on the hook to repair or finish

the project

When you have a dispute with a licensed contractor you call the

department which has the authority to discipline and even re-

voke the license This gives the licensee more incentive to play

fair However this type of action is not available against unli-

censed contractors and homeowners often find the only answer

is an expensive and generally futile civil suit You may end up

being liable for personal or financial injuries to others An unli-

censed contractor typically is uninsured and will have no way to

pay you back for any property damage In addition most home-

owner policies require that work must be done by a licensed con-

tractor and provide no coverage for work that is not done by li-

censed tradespeople

Most projects even small ones require permits and inspections

that unlicensed contractors ignore or are unfamiliar with If your

project isnt permitted or doesnrsquot comply with the building code

you may have to remove or repair the work at your own expense

and be subject to fines by local government You may also be

subject to liens placed on your property by subcontractors or

supplies

So according to Florida Statue what is a contractor A Contrac-

tor is ldquosomeone who demolishes subtracts from builds or im-

proves any building or structure for compensationrdquo

Examples of compensation are cash goods services etc Es-

sentially if you pay someone to construct a building or a struc-

ture make structural alterations to load bearing walls or perform

services such as plumbing or air conditioning work that person

has to have a state-issued contractorsrsquo license

So what is a ldquohandymanrdquo or ldquojack of all tradesrdquo Truth be told

they do not exist or at least they donrsquot according to the Florida

Construction Industry Licensing Board

What about a person who claims to hold an ldquooccupational licenserdquo

Again no such thing Next time someone claims they have one

ask to see it Bet that piece of paper doesnrsquot say ldquoOccupational

Licenserdquohellip

Herersquos a short list of items that generally require a contractorrsquos

license when an installation or repair is made

And donrsquot forget about your permit While the State of Florida Con-

struction Industry Licensing Board issues contractor licenses it is

the individual municipality that issues construction permits

Herersquos another reason to ensure you only hire properly licensed

people permits can only be issued to properly licensed people

Another protection for you

An exception to the permit rule is that a homeowner doing work on

their homesteaded property can be issued a permit Remember a

licensed contractor would ever ask you to pull the permit for work

on your own home It is against the law

For your own protection it is imperative that you verify the license

status of the person or company that you are considering before

hiring them Likewise you should ensure that proper permits are

issued required city inspections are completed and the permit is

finalized You can do both these things as well as gather addi-

tional information on the subject at wwwGoHomeProcom

Garage door

Windows

Alarm

systems

Room additions

Exterior doors

Gas appliances

Roof repair

Duct cleaning

Electrical work

HeatingAir

Swimming pools

The Low Down on Licensing and Permits by Wally Conway Host of The Home and Garden Show Saturdays 7 to 9 AM on

WOKV AM690 and 1065 FM and President of HomePro Inspections 904-268-8211 WOKV AM690 and 1065

Page 22 B O R F O R W A R D

HomePro Inspections is your go-to source for agent liability reduction and customer peace of

mind Infrared technology separates the professionals from the pretenders in the home inspec-

tion industry and only HomePro utilizes infrared technology on every exclusive 5 Star Inspectiontrade

Package Call for your 5 Star Inspection today ndash 904-268-8211

Have Wally Conway speak at your office or for your favorite group Wally is a speaker writer FREC

instructor host of HGTVrsquos ldquoHouse Detectiverdquo host of DIY Networkrsquos ldquoFinders Fixersrdquo and host of

The Home and Garden radio show on WOKV AM 690 and 1065 FM And donrsquot forget to pick up

Wallyrsquos book ldquoSecrets of the Happy Home Inspectorrdquo available at GoHomeProcom or

Amazoncom Book Wally for your next speaking event today

HomePro Inspections

is your best source for agent liability reduction and

client peace of mind Your clientrsquos one stop for

Environmental Testing (mold radon water lead paint meth

lab) Wind Mitigation Evaluations

Chinese Drywall Assessments Insurance Inspections

Energy Audits Home Inspections Termite Reports Construc-

tion Consultations Infrared Moisture Instruction

Investigations and More

904-268-8211

GoHomeProcom

Would you ever consider having a broken arm repaired with

duct tape

Of course not And no Doctor would even think that duct tape

was a reasonable remedy for a broken leg Your doctor com-

pleted years of training testing and experience that was re-

quired by the State of Florida to become licensed to practice

medicine

You would not argue that repairs as well as upgrades to your

body deserve and requires the services of a professional medi-

cal person properly licensed by the State Why then when it

comes to repairs and upgrades to your homes is it that people

often refer seek and hire unlicensed contractors

Florida licensed contractors have proven to the State that they

have the education insurance and qualifications required to

earn their license For instance theyrsquove had a criminal back-

ground check

Unlicensed persons often disappear after taking your money

and the department cannot discipline an unlicensed person

help get your money back or require the person to finish or im-

prove the work done

Scams in the construction industry especially home improve-

ment are sadly widespread Con artists pose as contractors and

often target vulnerable people and take advantage of home-

ownerrsquos need for urgent property damage repair Unlicensed

contractors typically do poor quality work or do not finish the

project leaving the homeowner on the hook to repair or finish

the project

When you have a dispute with a licensed contractor you call the

department which has the authority to discipline and even re-

voke the license This gives the licensee more incentive to play

fair However this type of action is not available against unli-

censed contractors and homeowners often find the only answer

is an expensive and generally futile civil suit You may end up

being liable for personal or financial injuries to others An unli-

censed contractor typically is uninsured and will have no way to

pay you back for any property damage In addition most home-

owner policies require that work must be done by a licensed con-

tractor and provide no coverage for work that is not done by li-

censed tradespeople

Most projects even small ones require permits and inspections

that unlicensed contractors ignore or are unfamiliar with If your

project isnt permitted or doesnrsquot comply with the building code

you may have to remove or repair the work at your own expense

and be subject to fines by local government You may also be

subject to liens placed on your property by subcontractors or

supplies

So according to Florida Statue what is a contractor A Contrac-

tor is ldquosomeone who demolishes subtracts from builds or im-

proves any building or structure for compensationrdquo

Examples of compensation are cash goods services etc Es-

sentially if you pay someone to construct a building or a struc-

ture make structural alterations to load bearing walls or perform

services such as plumbing or air conditioning work that person

has to have a state-issued contractorsrsquo license

So what is a ldquohandymanrdquo or ldquojack of all tradesrdquo Truth be told

they do not exist or at least they donrsquot according to the Florida

Construction Industry Licensing Board

What about a person who claims to hold an ldquooccupational licenserdquo

Again no such thing Next time someone claims they have one

ask to see it Bet that piece of paper doesnrsquot say ldquoOccupational

Licenserdquohellip

Herersquos a short list of items that generally require a contractorrsquos

license when an installation or repair is made

And donrsquot forget about your permit While the State of Florida Con-

struction Industry Licensing Board issues contractor licenses it is

the individual municipality that issues construction permits

Herersquos another reason to ensure you only hire properly licensed

people permits can only be issued to properly licensed people

Another protection for you

An exception to the permit rule is that a homeowner doing work on

their homesteaded property can be issued a permit Remember a

licensed contractor would ever ask you to pull the permit for work

on your own home It is against the law

For your own protection it is imperative that you verify the license

status of the person or company that you are considering before

hiring them Likewise you should ensure that proper permits are

issued required city inspections are completed and the permit is

finalized You can do both these things as well as gather addi-

tional information on the subject at wwwGoHomeProcom

Garage door

Windows

Alarm

systems

Room additions

Exterior doors

Gas appliances

Roof repair

Duct cleaning

Electrical work

HeatingAir

Swimming pools

Page 23 V O L U M E 5 I S S U E 6

M A Y S T A T I S T I C S

Monthly Statistics Report

St Augustine amp St Johns County

Compiled on June 5 2012

Change From

May-12 May-11 51-312011 -

51-312012 YTD 2012 YTD 2011 YTD 2011-

12

Residential

New Listings 353 362 -248 1808 1761 266

Sold Listings 220 221 045 1030 980 510

Vol Sold Listings $4296404700 $4555000200 -567 $19563471500 $19089405200 248

Avg Sell Price $19529112 $20610861 -524 $18993662 $19478985 -249

Avg Day on Market 147 163 -942 163 156 420

Lots and Land

New Listings 82 99 -1717 370 404 -841

Sold Listings 28 16 75 112 82 3658

Vol Sold Listings $163191100 $106530000 5318 $860946100 $714160700 2055

Avg Sell Price $5828254 $6658125 -1246 $7687019 $8709277 -1173

Avg Day on Market 285 211 3491 309 202 5273

CommercialIndustrial

New Listings 14 12 1666 61 63 -317

Sold Listings 4 3 3333 12 16 -25

Vol Sold Listings $85650000 $60400000 4180 $293705000 $454468600 -3537

Avg Sell Price $21412500 $20133333 635 $24475417 $28404288 -1383

Avg Day on Market 230 120 9178 282 178 5797

Multi-Family

New Listings 4 9 -5555 20 40 -50

Sold Listings 3 2 50 12 14 -1428

Vol Sold Listings $85100000 $22500000 27822 $227490000 $278200000 -1822

Avg Sell Price $28366667 $11250000 15214 $18957500 $19871429 -459

Avg Day on Market 350 21 160894 300 160 8784

Total

New Listings 455 482 -560 2261 2268 031

Sold Listings 255 242 537 1166 1092 677

Vol Sold Listings $4630345800 $4744430200 -240 $20945612600 $20536234500 199

Avg Sell Price $18158219 $19605083 -738 $17963647 $18806076 -447

Avg Day on Market 166 164 116 180 160 1212

Search Criteria

Date Start 512012 Date End 5312012

ALL INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE BUT NOT GUARNTEED

S T A U G U S T I N E amp S T J O H N S

C O U N T Y B O A R D O F R E A L T O R S reg

Page 24

JULY 2012 PREVIEW

2nd EDUCATION COMMITTEE 900AM

RPAC COMMITTEE 1200PM

4th CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF INDENPENCE DAY

11th COMMERCIAL COMMITTEE 830AM

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE 930AM

13th BOARD ORIENTATION 900AM

17th MLS TRAINING 100PM

FINANCE COMMITTEE 1200PM

18th AFFILIATE COMMITTEE 900AM

MLS BOARD MEETING 1200PM

19th FAR CONTRACT 900AM

BOARD MEETING 1200PM

19th-20th CCIM 830AM-

500PM

24th INNOVIA 2 130PM

25th PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE 930AM

27th AFTER THE CONTRACT 900AM

iCE WEBINARrdquoFLORIDA APPRAISERrsquoS STATE LAW

UPDATErdquo 3CE

900AM-

1200PM

Phone 904-829-8738

Fax 904-823-9512

C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N

Board Office Staff

Victor J Raymos RCE

aestjohnsrealtorsorg

Association Executive

Professional Standards

Sharon Lainhart

memberstjohnsrealtorsorg

Membership and Finance

Lise Hays

educationstjohnsrealtorsorg

MLSEducation SUPRA

NewsletterWebsite Membership

Linda McNett

staffstjohnsrealtorsorg

MembershipWebsiteSUPRA

Committee SupportEducation

Just like the Board of REALTORSreg is your

Board this is YOUR newsletter We canrsquot

do this without you

B O A R D W E B S I T E S T J O H N S R E A L T O R S C O M

1789 Lakeside Avenue

St Augustine FL 32084

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

National Association

of REALTORSmdash

wwwrealtororg

1-800-874-6500

NAR Member

Benefits Programmdash

800-NAR-5233

wwwREALTORorgRealtorBenefits

REALTORCOMmdash 800-878-4166

INNOVIA (MLS) Supportmdash

800-334-0831

FORMSimplicitymdash 407-587-1450

SUPRA Supportmdash877-699-6787

FloridaRealtorsndash

wwwfloridarealtorsorg

Tech Hotlinemdash

407-587-1450

Legal Hotlinemdash

407-438-1409

FR Event Registrationmdash

800-669-4327

FR Orlandomdash407-438-1400

FR Tallahasseemdash850-224-1400

RPACmdash850-224-1400

supportfloridarealtorsorg

S T A U G U S T I N E amp S T J O H N S

C O U N T Y B O A R D O F R E A L T O R S reg

Page 24

JULY 2012 PREVIEW

2nd EDUCATION COMMITTEE 900AM

RPAC COMMITTEE 1200PM

4th CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF INDENPENCE DAY

11th COMMERCIAL COMMITTEE 830AM

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE 930AM

13th BOARD ORIENTATION 900AM

17th MLS TRAINING 100PM

FINANCE COMMITTEE 1200PM

18th AFFILIATE COMMITTEE 900AM

MLS BOARD MEETING 1200PM

19th FAR CONTRACT 900AM

BOARD MEETING 1200PM

19th-20th CCIM 830AM-

500PM

24th INNOVIA 2 130PM

25th PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE 930AM

27th AFTER THE CONTRACT 900AM

iCE WEBINARrdquoFLORIDA APPRAISERrsquoS STATE LAW

UPDATErdquo 3CE

900AM-

1200PM

Phone 904-829-8738

Fax 904-823-9512

C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N

Board Office Staff

Victor J Raymos RCE

aestjohnsrealtorsorg

Association Executive

Professional Standards

Sharon Lainhart

memberstjohnsrealtorsorg

Membership and Finance

Lise Hays

educationstjohnsrealtorsorg

MLSEducation SUPRA

NewsletterWebsite Membership

Linda McNett

staffstjohnsrealtorsorg

MembershipWebsiteSUPRA

Committee SupportEducation

Just like the Board of REALTORSreg is your

Board this is YOUR newsletter We canrsquot

do this without you

B O A R D W E B S I T E S T J O H N S R E A L T O R S C O M

1789 Lakeside Avenue

St Augustine FL 32084

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

National Association

of REALTORSmdash

wwwrealtororg

1-800-874-6500

NAR Member

Benefits Programmdash

800-NAR-5233

wwwREALTORorgRealtorBenefits

REALTORCOMmdash 800-878-4166

INNOVIA (MLS) Supportmdash

800-334-0831

FORMSimplicitymdash 407-587-1450

SUPRA Supportmdash877-699-6787

FloridaRealtorsndash

wwwfloridarealtorsorg

Tech Hotlinemdash

407-587-1450

Legal Hotlinemdash

407-438-1409

FR Event Registrationmdash

800-669-4327

FR Orlandomdash407-438-1400

FR Tallahasseemdash850-224-1400

RPACmdash850-224-1400

supportfloridarealtorsorg