Builders +REALTORS® = VIP'S "Very Important Partnerships"

3 Hours CE Credit
INSTRUCTOR:
Dee Denton, Denton Adkins Realty, LLC - Denton Custom Homes, LLC
w/Special Guest: David Smith, Builder

Sparkman Auditorium (following the General Membership Meeting)
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

REALTOR® Members: $25.00
Non-Members/Members On-site: $40.00
Register Online at jacksonrealtor.com before October 3, 2008!



The Jackson Association of REALTORS® is offering an Education Seminar for
REALTORS® and Builders to better understand and learn the importance of their
partnerships. It will be presented by REALTOR®/Builder Dee Denton, Owner
of Denton Adkins Realty, LLC and Denton Custom Homes, LLC.

Topics to be discussed:
· Unique characteristics of Builders & Real Estate Agents
· Common points of interest between Builders & Real Estate Agents.
· Difference between a licensed Real Esate Agent/Broker and REALTOR®.
· Review Builders options for sales staff and how MREC law effects the
different options.
· Importance of market research to new construction
· Review mandated MREC forms & discuss how MREC law mandates their
use. (including Property Condition Form, Agency Disclosure Form and Dual
Agency Form)
· Real Estate Law, Contract Law and New Construction: How to make these
3 catagories come together easier.
· Punch List vs. New Home Orientation: What is considered Industry
Standard.


** Course may be cancelled if the minimum number of participants is below 25**

GO HERE: TO REGISTER!

Pray for JAREALTOR Louise Lowe

Please Pray for our Fellow REALTOR, Louise Lowe.
She is in intensive care at St. Dominics at the time of this posting and needs your prayers, thoughts, and positive well-wishings.
She is a JAR of almost two decades, working for Coldwell Banker Nell Wyatt, Gary S. Smith Real Estate, and with us now at Merck Team Realty.
Any donations /flowers/notes of encouragement and love can be made to her at Merck Team Realty, Inc. 1030 Lake Village Cir
Brandon, 39047
or her home at 27 Ashland Ave., Brandon, 39047
Thank you
UPDATE -As of late Thursday Evening, Sep 26, Louise is still fighting, keeping alert. She may be moved to a private room FRIDAY and could accept visitors, St. Dominics. Will keep everyone posted.
Sat. Evening UPDATE- "Mama Lou" -as we call her -is maybe coming home Mon. or Tues. to recover in the comfort of home vs. going into Hospice care. KEEP PRAYING!
TUES Sep. 30th UPDATE "Mama Lou" has been moved to a Hospice Ministries, Room 206, in Ridgeland, despite her wishes. She said she is too ashamed to accept visitors b/c she doesn't "have her face on"! what a proud lady! BUT Flowers, love offerings, and PRAYERS are very much needed!

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THANK YOU to those of you who have sent donations and cards and asked about Louise. It IS appreciated and we've told her who has done such.

WLBT Story - "Sluggish Housing Market Impacts Building Industry"

"Over the last few years, we've watched sub-divisions spring up across Rankin and Madison counties. But home sales have slowed because of a faltering economy. And that means it's a good time to buy, but a tough time to build...."
CLICK TO CONTINUE READING


or CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO

ROH- Pinebrook of Reservoir 39047, 10/2

Click on the Pic at Left for Details

11:30-1pm

Pinebrook Subdivision on Hugh Ward Blvd.

$100 Cash Prize Drawing

Lunch provided by M&F Bank (served at 504 Pinebark Cv.)


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ROH- Woodland Hills of NEJACKSON 10/2

WINE & CHEESE

4 Houses with $100 per home

4-6 pm

Click Pic at right for More


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ROH- Sagefield of Madison County, THURS 10/2

REALTOR OPEN HOUSE

Sagefield Subdivision

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2008

12:00 noon until 2:00 P.M.

Hwy 51 North, Right on Yandell Road, Right on Clarkdell Road Ext., Right into Sagefield, Left on Sagefield Square

103 Sagefield Square MLS #197268 $529,900
LUNCH
Jane Ladner, ERA Real Estate Professionals Cell: 601-260-0881

114 Sagefield Square MLS #195729
$279,911
Carol Hardison, Cherry T. Deddens RE, LLS Cell: 601-927-8320

117 Sagefield Square MLS #192085
$347,000
Eris Giurintano, Eris & Associates Cell: 601-317-1238

152 Sagefield Square MLS #197845
$309,000
Bret Baxter, Real Estate Reality Cell: 601-624-7738

Door prizes include: 1) $20 gift certificate from Relish (gift shop)
2) Bottle of wine from Cocktails
3) From Gifted Hands in Fondren Corner – 3 chair massages – or cash value to apply to other services
New York Nails on I-55 – two manicures
$50 gift certificate to the new Pan-Asia by Linwood Nooe of Executive Mortgage
Cash
Lunch provided by Basil’s. Three locations: Belhaven, The Plaza Building on Congress and Fondren Corner. Catering Services available – Call Roosters at 601-982-2100

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ROH- 105 Highpoint Pl.,WED 10/1 RICHLAND

Realtor Open House

Wednesday, October 1st
11:00 - 1:00

105 Highpoint Place
Richland ~ mls#: 196290
(Take 49 South; Left on Monterey Rd; take 2nd right on Highpoint Place. Home is on the left)

$100 Cash prize
(must leave your card)
compliments of Lisa Mulloy, Realtor

$50 gift certificate to Dogwood Festival
(must leave your card)
compliments of John Bonelli - Loan Source

Chick-Fil-A gift certificate and wine
for everyone who stops by to see this wonderful 3 bedroom home


3 bedroom / 2.5 bath home
Beautiful media room
Hand scraped exotic cherry floors
Kitchen w/ granite counters
Lots of built ins throughout
Bonus Room
Huge back patio

Marketed by
Lisa Graves-Mulloy
BrokerSouth Properties of Jackson
601-573-8412 ~ 601-978-3003


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ROH- 1027 Craig Cir, 10/1 WED., RIDGELAND

OPEN HOUSE
1027 CRAIG CIRCLE
IN
HIGHLAND COVE

WEDNESDAY, OCT 1

11:30 - 1:00

HAMILS LUNCH &

GIFT CERTIFICATES

PROVIDED
HELEN CARNEY/BANKPLUS


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Virtual Town Hall Meeting -MLS Posted Announcement

Virtual Town Hall Meeting

You are cordially invited to participate in a Virtual Town Hall Meeting with members of your local board and elected leaders and staff from the Mississippi Association of REALTORS®. The live webinar will be held Monday, September 29 at 1:00 p.m. This open forum will allow you an opportunity to learn about member benefits, programs and services being offered to you by your state association AND give you a chance to ask questions, provide feedback and offer suggestions for ways we can serve you better.

Please look for a notice in your email. If you require any assistance, please call Mike Delamater at 601.932.5241 ext. 27.

ROH-616 Boatsman Cv., WED 10/1 Rez 39047

Come for lunch by Beagle Bagel and register for $50 cash prize and view this fantastic 3/2 garden home in Bridgetowne for $167,500!


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NEW MLS SYSTEM FEB of 2009

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

You asked for it... You're getting it... Mark Your Calendars!

WHAT? List-It... A new state-of-the-art MLS system provided by Solid Earth.

WHEN? Launching in February with MANDATORY 3-hour training in January

Over 80 brokers attended the MLS Vendor Preview on July 31 and made it overwhelmingly clear that they preferred the advanced List-It system. We listened to you and List-It will replace Tempo the first week in February.

In preparation for that launch MANDATORY MLS training will be scheduled in January. Six days have been set aside for training. MLS users will be required to attend one three-hour training session prior to gaining access to the new system. Office staff will be encouraged to attend as well. The dates to hold are January 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29. You will be notified later of the schedule of sessions. Here are just a few of the features you have to look forward to with List-It:

• Cross-browser compatibility (Firefox works!)


• Enhanced Google Mapping (flood maps and satellite image overlays)


• Statistical package


• Constantly evolving software system to keep you on the cutting edge of technology


• More user-friendly with explanations for every field


• Open house feature


• Listings no longer tied to "areas"


• 24 photos per listing


• Automated messaging systems for buyers and sellers

Go to: CLICK HERE for more info.

Be on the lookout for follow-up information.

Chris

Do You Know About USDA 100% Loans?

JAR's-
As you know, as of Oct. 1st, Ameridream-type seller contribution loans will be history. Most 100% loans are going the way of the dinosaurs. These are unpopular with some b/c of a fear of over-inflating home values to artificial levels and having people in homes with no vested money.
That being said, many of us have found them very useful.


Now that they are gone, some options remain. I'll pass along details from time to time on new or overlooked options.
1st- the USDA Rural Housing Loan.

• A buyer can borrow up to 102% of the appraised value
  
• NO PMI
  
• Eligibility is location of property and income limits
  

YOU'D BE SURPRISED AT HOW MANY HOMES IN THE SUBURBS (especially new subdivisions) QUALIFY

Go here:USDA Websitefor links to look at the Property Eligibity and Income limits for our area. There is a map (click on "Single Family Housing" under "Property Eligibility".

Good luck and ask your Lender about it! IT CAN BE USEFUL and I Understand it is Increasing in popularity daily!

Tempo TIP- The Sidebar!

Don't know if anyone uses this but it is very helpful!
Click here for a Quick Page about Personalization and the Sidebar

Add favorite links (like this one!), county tax sites not on tempo, foreclosure sites (like HUD), etc.


Click on "MY SIDEBAR" when you are looking at tempo's opening page, it will expand out, and you'll see all the options you can do under "preferences."

Good Luck!

ROH- Northbay of Madison, 10/1, WED

11:30-1:30 DOOR PRIZE AND LUNCH/DESSERT


Click on pic of flyer at right to View Details


Map below

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ROH- Bainbridge of Madison County Sep 29-Oct2

COME ANYTIME-NEW CONSTRUCTION. Click on pic of Flyer to See/Print out


Map available here:CLICK HERE FOR MAP

Happy Birthday, JAR member STEPHANIE NIX!

Happy Birthday Stephanie of Re/Max 1st Class

WELCOME

Hey fellow REALTORS of JAR
I created this simple blog to share info with all of our members, have a place to post ROH's (REALTOR Open Houses), provide useful info, and such. Thanks for checking it out.

-Please add this link to your "MY SIDEBAR" in tempo, send a shortcut to your desktop, and/or add to your Favorites Folder so you can check back often!
-Please email your ROH details to me so that I can post them quickly and share with all!

We've always needed a place to spread ROH info rather than emails/faxes so I hope this will serve a purpose.
Suggestions and comments welcome as always Email
Chris

Thanks, Chris Merck

Self Defense

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Our own JAR Member Kathy Adkins in the national news, USA TODAY...we can learn from her Click here for the article

JAR REALTOR/Broker in the News

In the Clarion Ledger this Week

Congrats to REALTOR, Teresa Renkenberger, Named Top 50 Business Woman of the Year for Mississippi

Congrats to REALTOR of the Year, JANICE SHOWS

At the September meeting for the Jackson Association of REALTORS, Mrs. Janice Shows was named the 2008 REALTOR of the Year. A two time recipient of this prestigious award, Janice has been a JAR member for twenty years and has served in numerouns leadership roles with JAR, MAR, and NAR.
Congrats Janice!

ROH- 106 Devlin Drive, Madison WED 9.24

Realtor's Open House!!

Wednesday, 9/24/2008
11:30-1:00

106 Devlin Drive, Madison

Lunch Provided & Cash Prizes!!!

Directions: Hwy 463 past Reunion to right on Stribling road. Take Devlin Springs 2nd entrance. Home is 3rd on house on the Left.

OFFERED BY: RENEE VICE
GARY S. SMITH REAL ESTATE
601-278-2488


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Pray for REALTOR Louise Lowe

Please Pray for our Fellow REALTOR, Louise Lowe.
She is in intensive care at St. Dominics at the time of this posting and needs your prayers, thoughts, and positive well-wishings.
She is a JAR of almost two decades, working for Coldwell Banker Nell Wyatt, Gary S. Smith Real Estate, and with us now at Merck Team Realty.
Any donations /flowers/notes of encouragement and love can be made to her at Merck Team Realty, Inc. 1030 Lake Village Cir
Brandon, 39047
or her home at 27 Ashland Ave., Brandon, 39047
Thank you
UPDATE -As of late Thursday Evening, Sep 26, Louise is still fighting, keeping alert. She may be moved to a private room FRIDAY and could accept visitors, St. Dominics. Will keep everyone posted.
Sat. Evening UPDATE- "Mama Lou" -as we call her -is maybe coming home Mon. or Tues. to recover in the comfort of home vs. going into Hospice care. KEEP PRAYING!

MLS KEY CHARGER for CAR & Helpful Links

• Worried your MLS Key is out of power on a hot showing?
• Just plug your MLS Key in at the office or home office long enough for an update code?

Don't bet on it's charge and wager on that showing!
Check out this RETRACTABLE CAR CHARGER

or this INEXPENSIVE CAR CHARGER

As far as a link to login to the key if you haven't already done so, go to: CLICK HERE

And if you need to download the software to update your key at your computer, go to : CLICK HERE

For Information and Technical Support for the new key, go to : CLICK HERE