EALTOR NEWS VOL. 6 / ISSUE 2 February 2015

EDUCATION  ~  SERVICE  ~  INTEGRITY 

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27642 Cashford Circle, Ste. 110 ~ Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 www.cparfl.com ~ Phone 813-406-6081 ~ Fax 813-712-2865 ~ info@cparfl.org

In this Issue:  

CPAR Calendar 2

Letter from your President 3

Golf Tournament Info 4

CPAR News 5

New CPAR Members 6

CPAR-tee Photos 7

MFRMLS & NAR News 8

Business Partner Spotlight 9

DBPR News 10

Business Partners 11-12

Advertisements & Info 12-15

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PRESIDENT Lynn Mooney SouthShore Homes & Properties Lynn@LynnMooney.com

PRESIDENT-ELECT Dwight McDonald International Realty Plus-Tampa Bay EmailMyBroker@verizon.net

VICE PRESIDENT Dennis Derbes Berkshire Hathaway Home Services DJDerbes@BHHSFloridaProperties.net

SECRETARY Gerald Collings SouthShore Homes & Properties GeraldC0123@gmail.com

TREASURER Vicki Derbes Berkshire Hathaway Home Services VDerbes@BHHSFloridaProperties.com

PAST PRESIDENT Toby Caroline Sun ‘n Fun Realty TobyParadise@aol.com

DIRECTOR Patsy Peterman Seagrass Realty Patsy@SeagrassRealEstate.com

DIRECTOR Pete Rundel Action 100 Realty Pete@PetesRealty.com

DIRECTOR Louise Richardson Pro-Active Realty LouiseRichardson71@gmail.com

DIRECTOR David Chen Florida Capital Realty DChen4649@yahoo.com

BUSINESS PARTNER LIAISON Ruth Peeples First American Title Company RPeeples@firstam.com

DIRECTOR Jack Buckley Pro-Active Realty TheCoordinator45@gmail.com

Save the Date 

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April 8: Lunch ‘n Learn (11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m., Pebble Creek Golf Club) April 15: Linked In Educational Seminar (TBA, Tampa Palms Country Club) April 22: CPAR Golf Tournament (11:00 a.m.—3 p.m., TopGolf) April 23: New Member Orientation (1:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m., CPAR Office)

 

 CPAR Board of Directors 

March 2015 

CPAR Pitch Session 11:30-12:45 CE Class 1:00-4:00 Pebble Creek

Trinity Café 11:00-1:00

St. Patrick’s Day

Palm Sunday

a word from the PREZ... March is a great month and a busy one for your association – this year we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th and Palm Sunday on the 30th. We have CE training scheduled on the 19th to bring you up-to-date on the new contract and title rules that take effect on August 1st, as well as the availability of completing the 14-hour Continuing Education online for those with licenses up for renewal on the 31st. Our Outreach Committee has scheduled a volunteer day for the Trinity Café on March 26th. We will also have a Linked In educational seminar on April 15th.

Don’t forget to sign up and participate in our Golf Tournament at TopGolf on April 22nd.

The Association participated in the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce Fun Day on March 6-7.

Today would be a good day to start saving for your MLS subscription service. On April 1st, you will be billed for your MLS annual subscription—$342.00. Also, the week of March 9, iMapp will be available as a link in several places, including the Login Portal and Matrix.

Did you know that March starts on the same day of the week as November in every year?

Until next month,

Lynn

Lynn Mooney

From your President 

Did You Know? What is Functional obsolescence vs. External obsolescence?

Obsolescence is a cause of depreciation in a property. A loss in value resulting from some internal

(i.e., functional) factor (e.g., poor design, outdated equipment) as opposed to an external factor (e.g.,

neighborhood change, highway relocation).

Functional obsolescence is a loss of value due to some structural defect such as outmoded plumbing or

inadequately designed fixtures. An example of functional obsolescence is one bathroom in a 12 bedroom

house.

External obsolescence is the diminished utility, or loss in value, from causes in the neighborhood but

outside the property itself, such as a change in zoning, loss of job opportunities and other external

detrimental conditions.

Source: John Reilly, thedataadvocate.com

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Community Outreach

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We are still looking for volunteers to serve lunch at the Trinity Café on March 26th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a rewarding and fun way to serve our community. If you would like to experience it for yourself, please contact Louise at outreach@cparfl.com.

About Trinity Café:

Trinity Café serves more than 260 hot, hearty meals each and every day, including holidays. Anyone who comes to our door is welcome – without question or qualification. Since Trinity Café first began, it has served more than 892,000 meals.

Restaurant quality meals are served to homeless, hungry, and working poor. The meals are prepared by a professional chef and served by volunteer servers. The guests sit at cloth covered tables set with china dishes and silverware. They are asked for nothing in return – no mandatory religious services or counseling or work.

Our mission is to restore a sense of dignity to the homeless & hungry while serving a nutritious meal. We faithfully treat all of God’s children with dignity, compassion, love, and respect. Source: www.trinitycafe.org

On Feb 21st, 2015, The Central Pasco Association of Realtors (CPAR) received an award of Appreciation from the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) for its support, which included sponsoring education programs during NAREB’s 68th Mid Winter conference, held February 18-22, in Tampa, Florida.

The National Association of Real Estate Brokers is a professional real estate trade organization founded by African Americans in 1947 in Tampa. With local chapters across the country, it embraces ideals and the mission of “promoting democracy in housing” for all Americans. For

more than 60 years, NAREB has participated in meaningful legal challenges, and has supported legislative initiatives that ensure the availability of fair and affordable housing.

CPAR is one of the few Realtor® Associations in Florida designated by the National Association of REALTORS® as an official course sponsor of Diversity programs. This designation enabled CPAR to sponsor both an Employee Assisted Housing course in January and an Expanded Housing Opportunities course during the NAREB conference. Fred Underwood, the Director of Diversity for the National Association of REALTORS®, also commended CPAR for their outreach working with similar organizations.

Louise Richardson

CPAR Receives an Award for    Diversity Education Support 

L to R: Fred Underwood, NAR Director of Diversity; Dwight McDonald, CPAR President-Elect; Nate K. Johnson, Smart Growth for the 21st Century presenter

Dwight McDonald

Community Outreach Community Outreach 

Louise Richardson

Home Inspector Professor Paul Phillips 

 

San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union Jim Quirk 

 

 

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Berkshire Hathaway ~ Wesley Chapel Bill Radebaugh 

 

Carrington Real Estate Services Olga Amaya 

 

Coolidge Realty James Coolidge, Broker 

 

Dennis Realty & Inv. Group Pat Germino, Broker 

 

Exit Prime Realty Vincent Arcuri 

 

Keller Williams ~ New Tampa Cheryl Renner James Renner 

  

Realtors® 

Business Partners 

Welcome New CPAR Members (February 2015) 

ML Appraisals Matias Lenk, Appraiser 

 

NewHomePrograms.com Christopher Regis 

 

RE/MAX Capital Realty Teresa Pennix 

 

The Real Estate Sales Center Barbra Nelson‐Fuqua 

 

Seven Oaks Realty Group David Mohren, Broker 

We Had a Blast at the CPAR‐tee! On March 4th, CPAR Realtor and Business Partners gathered at Prime Bar in the Shops at Wiregrass for a fun evening of socializing and snacking. Thank you to our sponsors for helping to make this a great event!

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Sponsors: Centennial Bank ~ Nancy Pupello

Class Act Inspection ~ James Ward Eagle Home Mortgage ~ Karen Calhoun

First American Title ~ Ruth Peeples IPA Family LLC ~ Daniel Borrero

San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union ~ Jim Quirk Tampa Home Inspection ~ Bobb Courtman YES Home Inspections ~ Anthony Conner

MFRMLS Matrix Changes 

The following changes/updates will take place in Matrix March 10, 2015.

Addition of new fields

• Auction Type

• Auction Firm/Auction Website

• Auction – Property Access Y/N

• Buyers Premium

Removal of the following existing fields:

• Auction Time

• Auction Date

Modification of the Special Sales Provision field to include the following new pick-list options:

• Auction

• Auction/REO

• Auction/Short Sale

Note: this field will remain a single selection pick-list and is required for all listings.

Sold Price Variance Change – reduced the variance allowed from list price from 50% to 25%.

New Welcome Email Text

New Active Auto Email Text

For more information regarding these Matrix updates/changes please click here for the release notes.

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Now Available! NAR’s Official REALTOR® Credit Card

REALTORS® Federal Credit Union, a Division of Northwest Federal Credit Union, now offers the official REALTOR® Credit Card. Available in partnership with NAR’s REALTOR Benefits® Program, the program features personal consumer credit and business (corporate) credit card options with a competitive APR, no annual fee, no balance transfer fee and no cash advance fee.

The REALTOR® Credit Card also offers a full-featured rewards program that allows cardholders reward points that may be redeemed for purchases, travel, merchandise, cash back and more. Plus, members can choose cards with customized-themed designs, exclusive REALTOR® branding and the option to select a message to be imprinted beneath the cardholder’s name such as “REALTOR”, “Commercial RE”, “Broker”, and “Homeownership Matters.”

Specific product details, APR definitions, reward program details and application requirements are available at REALTORSfcu.org/REALTORcreditcard.

About the REALTOR® Benefits Program

The REALTOR Benefits® Program is the official member benefits program of the National Association of REALTORS® connecting members with discounts and special offers on products and services just for REALTORS®. Current partner listing and offer details can be found at REALTOR.org/RealtorBenefits. Be sure to follow us on Facebook.

NAR Credit Card Available 

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CPAR Business Partner Spotlight 

DBPR: Mobile App, Compliance Info 

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The mission of DBPR is to license efficiently and regulate fairly. One of the ways the department has grown more efficient over the years is through the use of technology. At DBPR, we constantly update our website with the latest news and information relating to the businesses and professionals we regulate and license. As time marches on, DBPR keeps pace by updating and improving access to our website for consumers and licensees. In the past few years, DBPR introduced a mobile app that makes it easier than ever for consumers to utilize the vast resources found on the DBPR website.

Using the DBPR Mobile app, consumers can verify licenses, check restaurant inspection histories, report unlicensed activity and read the Bottom Line directly from a smartphone or mobile device. The latest version of the app is available for free through the iTunes or Google Play app stores, and it is frequently updated to improve performance and provide additional functionality.

Some of the most in depth information on the DBPR website is the archive of restaurant inspection reports. To enable consumers to make educated decisions on where to have their next meal, the DBPR Mobile app allows diners to have the latest inspection information right at their fingertips, even on the go. Thanks to the DBPR Mobile app, consumers can dine out with confidence that the restaurant or food truck they choose meets the stringent safety and sanitation standards of the FDA Food Code.

The DBPR Mobile app is also the most convenient way to verify a license on the go. Instead of using a computer or telephone, the app enables consumers to quickly check the license status of a business or professional up to the last moment. Why question the status of a business or individual, when you can use the app to verify their license instantly?

If consumers have the misfortune of encountering an unlicensed individual; complaints can now be filed immediately with the “Report Unlicensed Activity” feature on the DBPR Mobile app. Individuals impersonating licensed professionals often change locations to avoid exposure. With the DBPR Mobile app, consumers can help stop unlicensed individuals and prevent them from victimizing other consumers. Using the app, consumers can submit photos, descriptions and details of suspected unlicensed activity. To learn more about the ‘Report Unlicensed Activity’ feature of the DBPR Mobile app, take a look at this great how-to video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2MWba_rU_M. Source: Ken Lawson, Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation

The Unlicensed Activity Program within DBPR exists to serve the state of Florida by vigorously examining compliance issues, comprehensively educating consumers about unlicensed activity and thoroughly investigating complaints against unlicensed real estate professionals.

DBPR relies on complaints from both consumers and licensees to help identify suspected unlicensed individuals. To help educate the public about the dangers of unlicensed activity, be proactive and encourage your clients to verify your real estate license. Additionally, if their new home or commercial property will require renovations, educate them about the types of construction services which require a state-issued professional license. DBPR licenses and regulates construction trades which impact the structure of a building and affect public safety, including roofing, HVAC, electrical and plumbing work.

During this fiscal year, which began July 1, 2014, DBPR has received 462 complaints against unlicensed real estate professionals and appraisers, resulting in 132 investigations and 35 Notices to Cease and Desist against unlicensed individuals in the real estate industry.

DBPR also has a coordinated media campaign with proactive public relations efforts including press releases, news coverage, social media and organization with industry associations to combat unlicensed activity statewide.

Per Florida Statute, DBPR collects $5 from licensees during the initial licensure and renewal periods to aid in the combat of unlicensed activity.

Floridians are asked to report any suspected unlicensed activity by email to ULA@myfloridalicense.com or by calling the Unlicensed Activity Hotline at 1 (866) 532-1440. Source: myfloridalicense.com

 Business Partners Thank you for your support! 

Sara Allen                                  727‐526‐5338  Karen Calhoun                          

813‐966‐3081 

Tyler Caine, 813‐380‐8487 Sco  Slone, 813‐295‐4660 

Cindy Maxie                                   813‐961‐3391 

Angela Miller                            352‐521‐0141 

Lisa Starling                         813‐750‐1001 

George Cooper                         813‐340‐8363 

James Ward, 813‐770‐8459     Jason Roux, 813‐787‐9590 

Helen Schwetz                          727‐329‐2000 

Ruth Peeples                                  813‐968‐5170 

Nancy Pupello                       904‐477‐7011 

Rebecca Lynn Walker        813‐390‐0140 

Tom Rinicker 813‐300‐5027 

Paul Phillips                              Home Inspector Professor       

813‐299‐1642 

Bill Doyle                         Home Inspector                            1‐866‐641‐6154 

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Joseph Flynn                             352‐350‐2477 

Julie Rinaldi                               813‐948‐6355 

Mitchell Rothenberg 813‐632‐0550 

Law Offices       of Mercedes  Gonzalez Hale 

Mercedes Gonzalez Hale        813‐973‐8900 

Mary Turner                              813‐264‐6110 

Jodie Wilson                              863‐602‐3845 

Lynne Tonte                              813‐973‐2004 

Steve Dumas                             813‐907‐0503 

Tampa Home Inspec on 

Bobb Courtman                            813‐909‐9516 

Sco  Smith                            813‐748‐8008 

Ron Peeples                              813‐774‐2386 

Bill Hya                               727‐415‐8305 

 Business Partners Thank you for your support! 

Jim Quirk                                      813‐230‐9487 

Daniel Borrero                   813‐983‐2990 

Anthony Conner                727‐808‐6495 

Rick Sandon                              727‐578‐6300 

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Elite  My Florida Regional ~ Merri Jo Cowen

Platinum 

Embrace Home Loans ~ Tyler Cain and Scott Slone First American Title ~ Ruth Peeples

Gold 

IERNA’s Heating & Cooling ~ Julie Rinaldi National Property Inspections ~ Lynne Tonte

Sandon Mortgage ~ Rick Sandon Security National Mortgage ~ Ray Williams

WCR Tampa Chapter ~ April Gayle Gausman

 Thank you to our 2015 Sponsors 

Silver Eagle Mortgage ~ Karen Calhoun

Herbert H Landy Insurance ~ Joe Flynn Hillsborough Title ~ Joellyn Robles

Market Prime Mortgage ~ John Farris Mason Title ~ Mary Turner

Peeples Maintenance Repairs ~ Ron Peeples Prime Protection ~ Joed Hassani

Rainbow International Restoration ~ Steve Dumas Tampa Home Inspection ~ Bobb Courtman

Two Men and a Truck ~ Eugenia Parlow

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READY FOR A CHANGE? Contact Dwight McDonald, CPAR President-Elect, for answers

to all your CPAR and membership-related questions. 813-629-6954 ~ emailmybroker@verizon.net

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Central Pasco Association of Realtors® 27642 Cashford Circle, Ste. 110 ~ Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

www.cparfl.com ~ Phone 813-406-6081 ~ Fax 813-712-2865 ~ info@cparfl.org

Membership Dues & Fees CPAR 1 GTAR 2 EPAR 3 PRO 4 WPBOR 5

Local Dues (Primary Membership) $75.00 $120.00 $115.00 $168.00 $170.00

Florida Realtors® Dues & Issues Advocacy $126.00 $126.00 $126.00 $126.00 $126.00

NAR Dues & Public Awareness Campaign Assessment

$155.00 $155.00 $155.00 $155.00 $155.00

Total Annual Dues $356.00 $401.00 $396.00 $449.00 $451.00

Application Fee (Local) $75.00 $195.00 $110.00 $150.00 $250.00

Application Fee (Florida Realtors®) $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00 $30.00

Business Partner/Affiliate Dues (Primary Membership)

$90.00 $195.00 $150.00 $250.00 $250.00

1 Information obtained from CPAR 10/1/14 2 Information obtained from GTAR 10/14/14 3 Information obtained from EPAR 10/28/14 

4 Information obtained from PRO 10/14/14 5 Information obtained from WPBOR 10/14/14  

Did you know? NAR allows Local Board of Choice… Regardless of office location, Realtors® may join any local real estate association they choose.

~ My Florida Regional MLS membership

~ Supra Active Keys, eKeys, and Lockboxes

~ Professional Development Education and CE credits

~ Office convenient to North Tampa, New Tampa,

~ New Member Orientation

~ Social events for fun and networking

~ Public Advocacy

~ Community Service opportunities

CPAR offers the same benefits as other local real estate associations:

Wesley Chapel, and Land O’Lakes 

Attention Brokers!

~ Fast start for new agents ~ Lower startup costs ~ Orientation for new agents ~ Low primary and secondary

dues for transferring brokers 

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