Special Notices
Condolences to friends and family
William R. Davidson, former member of the Manatee Association of Realtors, passed on April
21st, and services were held on April 26th. Bill, a member for nearly 30 years, was broker
of Neal & Neal, then later was with Wagner and Keller Williams Realty Manatee until 2012.
Condolences to friends and family
Mary Lou Spinelli, member of RASM and Realtor with Wagner Realty, passed away on
Saturday, May 2nd. A memorial service is set for Saturday, May 16th at 10 a.m. at Saint
Martha's at the corner of Fruitville and Orange. There will also be a reception in the
clubhouse of the condo complex where Mary Lou lived - Sarabay Cove.
Education Achievement Award
Each year, Florida Realtors honors a member who advocates the importance of education,
shares knowledge by teaching, volunteers time to assist with courses at the association,
worked hard planning educational programs. If there is a member of RASM that you feel we
should submit, please send that name with a brief explanation to
[email protected]. Click HERE for more information on the
award. Please submit no later than May 22nd.
$5,000 Treasure Chest Raffle supports RPAC
Want the chance to win $5,000? RPAC Treasure Chest Raffle Tickets are now on sale for
$100/ticket (only open to RASM Realtor and Business Partner members). Only 150 raffle
tickets will be sold to keep the odds in your favor! Click HERE for more! The entire amount
of your ticket purchase will go to the Realtors® Political Action Committee (RPAC), which is
the best investment in your industry. Tickets will be sold at upcoming RASM events with the
winner being announced at the annual meeting on Friday, Sept. 11. Tickets will sell fast,
so if you are interested in purchasing tickets please contact Adam R. Davis at 941-952-3410
or [email protected].
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MLS Fee Notice
My Florida Regional MLS Fees Due May 18th
My Florida Regional MLS and My Florida Commercial Real Estate fees were posted to our
members' MFRMLS account in early April, and are due no later than May 18th.
The fee to subscribe to MFRMLS for 2015-2016 will be $363 (June 1, 2015 to May 31,
2016). The fee to subscribe to MFCRE/Catylist for 2015-2016 will be $414 (June 1, 2015 to
May 31, 2016). MFRMLS sent email invoices in early April. All fees must be paid by 5:00 pm
on May 18, 2015. To view and pay your MLS invoice please log on to MFRMLS website
www.mfrmls.com and select "Pay Your Bill". Any questions concerning your invoice should
be directed to MFRMLS/MFCRE at 1-800-686-7451.
Member Benefit Spotlight
WPJ offers RASM member benefit
Do you want to grow your own website's online audience? World
Property Journal can help with their great daily real estate news
content that can 'power' your own individual agent page for as little
as $10 a month. RASM now uses WPJ to power our own website as
seen HERE. For more information, or to sign up today, click HERE.
Just click HERE for all RASM Member Benefits!
Upcoming Events
MLS Express set Thursday, May 14th
MLS Express is a dynamic forum for both new and veteran
Realtors alike, providing a weekly venue for marketing properties
to your Realtor colleagues, plus an excellent networking
opportunity for Realtors and Business Partners and a continual
stream of relevant training and educational opportunities. The
event is set for Thursday, May 14th at RASM South Office, 2320
Cattlemen Road, Sarasota. The agenda is Zone 2.
Sponsors are Stewart Title and Insignia Bank. Please click the
business names to visit their web sites. Click HERE for the MLS
Express web page, which includes instructions for adding a
property to the tour, the new MLS Zone Map and more information about the events.
Celebration 15
See why you need to be in Orlando August 19-23 for the Florida Realtors®
Convention. Just click HERE to watch a 2-minute video. And if you are a member who has
not attended a Florida Realtors Convention previously, register now - the first 350 Realtor®
members will receive a full convention registration FREE! Not interested in Convention, but
want to tour the Trade Expo - that is free, too, on Thursday and Friday. For more
information, visit www.Floridarealtors.org/convention
Education
Realtor Safety Seminar May 18th
Date/Time: May 18, 9 a.m. to Noon
Location: RASM South Office (2320 Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota)
Guest Speakers: Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight; Sgt. Neil Scully; David Clapp;
and Ric Ruiz Del Vizo
Cost: FREE to RASM Members
Sponsor: Stewart Title
Click HERE to register
Your personal safety does not have to be left to chance and is something you can control.
Even though you cannot eliminate all possibility of becoming a victim, there are steps you
can take to reduce the odds.
It is important to realize that personal safety is about risk reduction, using good common
sense, and trusting your instincts.
Body Language and Other Negotiation Skills for Real Estate Agents
Date/Time: May 27, 2015 from 9-12
Cost: $15 (RASM Members) $25 (others)
Location: RASM South, 2320 Cattlemen Road
Instructor: Chuck Bonamer, CRB, GRI Senior Faculty Member
CE CREDIT: 3 Hours CE Credit in the "Specialty" category
The difference between the words people speak and our understanding of what they are
saying comes from non-verbal communication, otherwise known as "body language." By
developing your awareness of the signs and signals of body language, you can more easily
understand other people, and more effectively communicate and negotiate with
them. There are sometimes subtle - and sometimes not so subtle - movements, gestures,
facial expressions and even shifts in our whole bodies that indicate something is going on.
The way we talk, walk, sit and stand all say something about us, and whatever is happening
on the inside can be reflected on the outside. By becoming more aware of this body
language and understanding what it might mean, you can learn to read people more
easily. By increasing your understanding of others, you can also become more aware of the
messages that you convey to them and become a more effective negotiator.
14 Hours CE
Dates/Time: Aug. 31-Sept. 1. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: South office (2320 Cattlemen Rd.
Instructor: Richard Fryer
Cost: $79 (members); $99 (non-members)
Click HERE to register
The Realtor® Association of Sarasota and Manatee is pleased to announce that Richard
("Dick") Fryer will be the instructor for the 14 Hours of CE license renewal program
scheduled for Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Active as a licensed real estate instructor, broker and
owner of IFREC Real Estate Schools for over three decades, he is serving as Vice Chair of
the Florida Real Estate Commission.
Listingbook Webinars Offered
If you want to learn how 175,000 Realtors® are servicing their 1.3 million customers with
Listingbook, then register for one of their FREE webinar training sessions. Expert Listingbook
Trainers will show you how to get started, navigate the system, invite your customers, and
use best practices! Click HERE for the upcoming schedule!
MLS Training
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR MLS COURSES
CLASSES ARE HELD AT SOUTH OFFICE 2320 CATTLEMEN ROAD, SARASOTA, FL 34232
OR NORTH OFFICE - 10910 TECHNOLOGY TERRACE,
LAKEWOOD RANCH
Click HERE for class descriptions
MLS Basic
May 21, 9 a.m. to Noon - SOUTH
May 27, 9 a.m. to Noon - NORTH
Mandatory session for all new users, to be completed within 60 days of joining.
The class is also available online at: http://mfrmlsuniversity.com at your convenience.
MLS Compliance 101
May 21, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - SOUTH
May 27, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - NORTH
This is a mandatory class for all new members to be completed within 60 days of
joining.
Adding/Modifying Listings
May 21, 3 to 4:30 p.m. - SOUTH
May 27, 3 to 4:30 p.m. - NORTH
This class is mandatory if you will be adding and modifying listings in the MLS. (but
all agents are welcome to attend!)
Also available on http://mfrmlsuniversity.com .
ELECTIVE COURSES
Advanced Matrix
May 13, 9 to 11 a.m. - NORTH
May 19, 9 to 11 a.m. - SOUTH
Customer and Broker Reports
May 13, 12 to 1:30 p.m. - NORTH
May 19, 12 to 1:30 p.m.- SOUTH
Stats in Matrix
May 13, 2 to 3:30 p.m. - NORTH
May 19, 2 to 3:30 p.m. - SOUTH
CMA Tools
May 28, 9 a.m. to Noon - SOUTH
Realist
May 28, 1 to 3 p.m. - SOUTH
News You Can Use
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NAR: Volunteering Works announces 2015 grants
Fort Myers Realtor Kerry Constantine is one of five recipients. The program matches the
winners with grant money and mentors for their charitable efforts. Click HERE for more.
Online marketing techniques of successful agencies
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free guides to the local market and create a stellar brand. Click HERE for more.
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