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Timed Access on Supra Lockboxes
Please be aware that all Supra lockboxes are set by default to allow timed access to a property between the hours of 9am and 10pm. If you are the listing agent, you may change those hours by bringing the lockbox to our office and we will reprogram it for you.
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MFRMLS Tech Help at our Office on May 19th
Chris Lumia, our member advocate from My Florida Regional MLS, will conduct office hours at our Association on May 19th from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. These office hours will give members the opportunity for 20-30 minute appointments to discuss specific questions, ideas or strategies. If you would like to set an appointment, you can email Chris at [email protected].
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MFRMLS Billing
You should have received billing details from MFRMLS regarding your annual MLS dues. The deadline to pay your MLS dues without penalty is May 18, 2015 by 5pm (ET).
If payment is made after the deadline, a $50 late fee will be applied to your invoice.
**Please note that if you would like to pay with a credit card, you must pay through MFRMLS directly. Our Association cannot accept credit card payments, only check or cash.
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Registration open for District Conference
June 12, 2015
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
Mark your calendars for June 12, 2015 - this year's District Conference will be returning to the Event Center in Punta Gorda.
Business Partners, are you interested in exhibiting?
Cost for Business Partners to exhibit is $150 and includes two lunches, a 10' x 10' booth space, draping, and piping. Booths are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sponsors will be placed first, then Exhibitors placed in order of booth commitment and payment received. For more details on exhibiting, see the expo booth application here. For information on sponsoring, see the sponsor application here.
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Verify your CE credits online with DBPR
Do you know how to view your Continuing Education Credits online? To learn how, click here.
It is very important that you keep all your continuing education letters to validate your coursework. These letters will tell you the course names and how many credits you received. If the credits did not get transmitted to DBPR, you will be able to use them to verify your attendance.
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Home Clean-Outs
Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity
Do you have a listing that needs to be cleaned out? Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity offers home clean-outs.
Call Habitat for a free estimate at 941-639-0586. In addition, they will pick up gently used furniture, appliances, and building supplies for free.
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Relay for Life - Punta Gorda
Charlotte High School
The Opening Ceremony brings everyone together for a high-energy event kickoff to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, to inspire hope by sharing recent accomplishments and progress, and to remind everyone that while we are winning this battle, fighting cancer is a year-round priority. During the Survivors Lap, upbeat music plays as all cancer survivors at the event take the first lap around the track cheered on by the other participants who line the track, celebrating their victory over cancer.
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Probate: Good, Bad or Both
May 7th, 9:00am - 10:30am Instructor Christine Hause of Charlotte State Bank and Trust Christine will utilize her extensive financial and estate planning experience to cover various probate topics, including:
- What is and is not a probate asset?
- What is the probate process?
- The laws of intestate
- The pros and cons of probate
Christine is a past member of the Florida Bar Grievance Committee, the Immediate Past President of the Business & Professional Women of Charlotte County, and is past Interim President and past Treasurer for the Charlotte Estate Planning Council.
Breakfast will be provided by Charlotte State Bank & Trust.
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Preparing a Listing Contract (4 Hrs CE)
May 15th, 9:00am - 1:00pm Instructor Patricia Sherman
*This is a virtual seminar*
Listing contracts are most certainly an important part of REALTOR® day to day activities. This course is perfect for outlining the various types of listing agreements and the duties of each, identifying the protected classes under the Fair Housing Act, and understanding details about fees. REALTORS® will also learn how to best answer seller questions regarding their proceeds and expenses.
Objectives:
In addition to the skills listed above, students at the completion of this course will be able to:
- Explain the basics of a listing contract;
- Understand which fees the seller may or may not be expected to pay on a seller's net proceeds estimate;
- Prepare a seller's net proceeds estimate;
Cost:
Education Passport Members: Free
Non-Education Passport Members: $10
Non-PGPCNP Association Members: $30
How to Register:
Please RSVP to [email protected].
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 FHA 203K...Renovation Program- Economic Stimulus for Your Business (3 Hrs CE)
May 28th, 9:00am - 12:00pm Instructor Andy Wood, HUD Certified 203K Instructor
Cost:
Education Passport Members: Free
Non-Education Passport Members: $10
Non-PGPCNP Association Members: $30
How to Register:
Thank You to Our Sponsor:
Breakfast will be provided by Todd Miller of HomeSpec Certified Inspections.
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Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) -
GRI 100 Series
The Punta Gorda-Port Charlotte-North Port Association of REALTORS® will be offering the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) 100 Series for sales associates seeking 45 hour post-licensing, 14 hour license renewal, and to those interested in attaining their GRI designation. Please see the information below regarding our course schedule and benefits.
All students must complete the GRI 200 and GRI 300 series in order to earn the GRI designation.
The PGPCNP Association is not offering the 200 and 300 series. However, you may find another Association that is by clicking here.
Course Outline:
 GRI 101 June 25-26, 2015, 8:30am-5:00pm
Instructor Patti Ketcham
Professional Standards 7 hours
Fair Housing & Diversity 4 hours
Law 4 hours
EXAM 101 only covers these subjects! 15 hours total
GRI 102 July 9-10, 2015, 8:30am-5:00pm
Instructor Beverly Pindling Goal Setting/Business Plans 7 hours Contacts to Contracts 8 hours EXAM 102 only covers these subjects! 15 hours total
GRI 103 July 30-31, 2015, 8:30am-5:00pm Instructor Patti Ketcham Negotiating/Counseling 3 hours Finance 8 hours Law 4 hours EXAM 103 only covers these subjects! 15 hours total
Cost: Cost for Entire GRI 100 Series: $300 per student Includes: Breakfast and lunch each day and student manuals Cost per Module per Day: $100 per student Includes: Breakfast and lunch each day and student manuals
To Register:
*Important Notice*
*Earn Your 45 Hour Post Licensing
Completion of GRI 101, 102, and 103 fulfills your 45 Hour Post Sales Associate License Requirements.
*Earn Your 14 Hour License Renewal
Completion of GRI 101 or 103 fulfills your 14 Hour License Renewal requirement. (September 2015 Renewal is coming up.)
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e-PRO Certification (7 Hrs CE)
August 12th, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Instructor Amy Smythe-Harris
Presented by the PG-PC-NP Association of REALTORS® and the Women's Council of REALTORS®
NAR's new e-PRO® curriculum shows
you how to use the latest social media
technologies, such as Facebook and
Twitter, to create an online presence vital
to reaching today's hyper-connected
consumers. e-PRO® also teaches you
how to take advantage of rich media and
e-office strategies to run your business
more efficiently.
How It Works:
The e-PRO program is broken into 2 parts. Take Day 1 at the PG-PC-NP Association of REALTORS® and Day 2 online for $149 at
www.learninglibrary.com at your convenience. Students that are current members of the National Association of REALTORS® and have completed both days of coursework are then awarded the coveted e-PRO Certification.
Cost:
PG-PC-NP Education Passport Members: $59
PG-PC-NP Non-Education Passport Members: $79
Non PG-PC-NP Association Members: $99
Women's Council of REALTORS® Members: $59
How to Register:
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Breakfast will be provided by Suncoast One Title.
Lunch will be provided by Brightway Insurance - Englewood.
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Property Management
Conference
(6 Hrs CE)
November 5th, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Attorney Harry Heist
Join us for this marathon 6-hour Landlord/Tenant Law Seminar for property managers or those interested in becoming property managers.
From Application to Eviction and everything in between!
New notices, new laws, new case law, new dangers, applications, inspections, deposit laws, tricks, abandonment, in-depth notice studies, eviction avoidance tips, property management agreements, lease clauses, inspections, new Bankruptcy laws, FDCPA, FCRA, collections, screening, mold strategies, security deposit pitfalls, terminations, success through forms and notices, liability avoidance, vendors, pet issues, rent withholding, releases, checklists, occupancy, condos and HOAs, lease breaks, procedures, streamlining, stipulations, abandoned property, letters, corporate tenants, writ procedures, owner issues, documentation, hurricanes, renewals and more.
Cost:
PG-PC-NP Education Passport Members: Free
PG-PC-NP Non-Education Passport Members: $10
Non PG-PC-NP Association Members: $30
How to Register:
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Receive a 20% discount when taking your courses online through the
PGPCNP CE Shop
Promo Code: MAY20
Looking for a convenient way to brush up on an important topic? Interested in courses that are affordable and available 24 hours a day?
Check out our online CE site at:
http://pgpcnp.theceshop.com and take 20% off any course during the month of May (Promo Code: MAY20). With a la carte CE classes starting at $15 per course and a 20% discount, our CE Shop website may be the most affordable and effective solution for online CE credit. Courses include: Core Law, Ethics, Fair Housing, Foreclosures, Online Risk Management, Going Green, Diversity, Real Estate/Mortgage Fraud, and Real Estate Investors and Your Business.
For any questions, please contact Anthony at [email protected].
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| Trina Weiss has won a $25 Honeybaked Ham gift card, compliments of our business partner, Wesley Bulifant, of Kelting Home Inspections & Services, LLC. I have 14 years experience in the construction industry here in Charlotte County. I perform Home Inspections, Insurance Inspections, Residential/Property Maintenance & Repairs, and Home Watch Packages. I offer all my clients and colleagues quick service, thorough inspections and reports, and good southern customer service. Please view my website for more information: www.keltinghomeinspections.com. We look forward to working and growing in Charlotte County. Please call us for your next inspection. Wesley Bulifant Kelting Home Inspections & Services, LLC office 941-916-9550 Cell 941-626-2570
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Next Week's
Drawing
Click here
for a chance to win two front row seats and a free parking pass to a Charlotte Stone Crabs home game, plus a $25 Visa gift card for the concession stand, compliments of our business partner, Mike Martin, at Mike Martin State Farm Agency.
At the Mike Martin State Farm Agency, we pride ourselves on helping our clients manage the risks of everyday life, recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams. Known for great customer service, we were selected by Charlotte Sun readers as Finalist for Best Insurance Agent in Charlotte County in 2009 and 2010 and Best Agency in 2010. We were also recognized as a Finalist for Best Agency in Harbor Style's Harbor's Hottest awards. Whether you are looking for auto, property, motorcycle or life insurance, Mike Martin State Farm has you covered. Give us a call at (941) 505-2550 or visit us at www.mikemartininsurance.com.
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| Why join Women's Council of REALTORS®? Because we know the plan: Be S M A R T. Specific - Target a specific area for improvement in your business. Measureable - Quantify or at least suggest an indicator of progress. Assignable - Specify who will do it. Realistic - State what realistically can be achieved. Time Related - Specify when the results can be achieved. Join us for our Monthly Business Breakfast Meetings to learn how WCR can help you be SMART in your Real Estate Business. Priscilla Niles, VP Membership [email protected] (630)-721-3855
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| Association members have the opportunity to take advantage of the benefits of caravans in Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte. Caravans help listing agents obtain property feedback, buyer agents can see what is going on in the market and all agents gain valuable networking relationships and experience. Port Charlotte Caravan Contact: Rise Wells [email protected] Port Charlotte Caravans are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month and meet at 8:30am at the Board. Send all requests via email only - a receipt will be sent. Agents will be notified on Tuesday with placement number of their listing. All agents are welcome to ride along on Caravan but should notify Rise' in order to have sufficient flyers. GET YOUR LISTINGS NOTICED BY BUYERS AGENTS, SEE THEM IN PERSON AND GIVE YOUR FEEDBACK. Punta Gorda Caravan Contact: Mike Federau [email protected] The Punta Gorda Caravan includes homes and/or condos south of the Peace River/Charlotte Harbor and west of I-75. This includes such areas as downtown Punta Gorda, PGI, BSI, Seminole Lakes, Burnt Store Meadows and when routing permits, the southern Burnt Store areas. Listing or not - JOIN US! 2015 Meeting Dates: May 7th - (Thursday) June 4th - (Thursday) JULY - NO CARAVAN August 6th - (Thursday) September 3rd - (Thursday) October 1st - (Thursday) November 5th - (Thursday) December 3rd - (Thursday)
To submit your Punta Gorda Caravan registration online,
click here.
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Thank You to Our Business Sponsors
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| WhitCo Insurance Agency- Alexia Martin
State Insurance Agency- Brian Chapman, Jr. 
Shremshock Surveying, Inc.- David Shremshock
Regions Bank - Robin Lindecamp #658387
HomeSpec Certified Inspections, Inc. - Todd Miller
Farr Law Firm - Jack Hackett
Eagle Home Mortgage - Kevin Roy
Calusa Bank - Odette Embury #658466
Building Inspection of Florida- Andrew Haverland
Better Home Inspections of SW FL #HI365 - Jeff Burch
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| Business Partners: Are You Interested in Marketing Your Company with Us?
If you are a business partner and would like to promote your company online and in our newsletter, please email Simone Petche at
[email protected].
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| REALTOR® Action Center It is vitally important that REALTORS® be politically active: to take on the responsibility of protecting the values and rights we hold dear. If not REALTORS®, then who? No one knows a community better than a REALTOR®.
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| Promotional Coupon Offer to REALTOR® Members The Association is offering our REALTOR® members a promotional coupon for 15% off one purchase in the REALTOR® store when members attend a Business Card Exchange or a General Membership meeting. Simply pick one up the next time you attend either of these meetings and then present the coupon at time of purchase. |
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| MLS Basic Training  Take advantage of the free hands-on MLS training at your Association. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! You cannot register for these classes through our Association. You must register through MFRMLS by visiting: http://gopherit.mfrmls.com _______________________ May 13th 9:00am - 12:00pm MLS Basics 1:00pm - 2:30pm Compliance 101 3:00pm - 4:30pm: Add/Edit Listings ________________________ Many classes are available 24/7 online at mfrmlsuniversity.com |
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| MLS Advantage
MLS Advantage allows participating boards and members to share available MLS listings across the state of Florida. With a single search, members can find all listings that match your search parameters from participating MLS boards. Property listing information can be auto-populated from MLS Advantage directly into contracts in FormSimplicity. This valuable search tool is available only to members of subscribing associations and MLSs.
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| REALTOR® University
Check out REALTOR® University Online where you can earn a REALTOR® Designation or Certification from the comfort of your office or home and on your own time schedule. Courses include ABR, BPO, CIPS, e-PRO, GREEN, RSPS, SRES, SFR and much more!
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| Flood Insurance Updates
For the latest information on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), click here.
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| Subscribe to Florida REALTORS® News To stay on top of the latest real estate news from around the state and country, sign up to subscribe to Florida Realtors® News
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| Contact Us |
| 3320 Loveland Blvd Port Charlotte, FL 33980 941-629-8261 www.pgpcnprealtors.com Linda Pizarro Chief Executive Officer 941-258-3040 [email protected] Anthony Antuono Director of Professional Development/MLS 941-629-8943 [email protected] Karen Demers Executive Assistant 941-629-8261 [email protected] Becky McLaughlin Receptionist/Lockboxes & Keypads/Event Planning 941-629-8261 [email protected] Simone Petche Marketing/Social Media-MLS 941-629-8261 [email protected] Sonya Shatney Membership Coordinator 941-258-3041
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Punta Gorda | Port Charlotte | North Port Association of REALTORS®
The Mission of the Punta Gorda | Port Charlotte | North Port Association of REALTORS®, Inc. shall be to serve its members by enhancing their skills and opportunities to operate their business successfully, ethically and professionally while preserving private property rights.
The Punta Gorda | Port Charlotte | North Port Association of REALTORS®, Inc. provides space in this newsletter for advertising by Business Partners. The providing of such space should not be considered as either an endorsement by the Association of the advertisers or that the Association has investigated the qualifications, licensing or competence of the advertisers.
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