IN THIS ISSUE

EDUCATION SCHEDULE
JULY 28:
9 AM - **From Contract to Closing (2 CE)**
**must register at www.makingmondaysmatter.com**

JULY 30:
9 AM - Trusts & Estate Planning: Why Joint Tenancy is the Worst Way to Own Property (2 CE)
11 AM - Trusts for Estate Planning & Asset Protection (1 CE)

JULY 31:
10 AM - Tax Strategies (No CE)

AUGUST 4:
9 AM - **How to do a Rockstar CMA (2 CE)**
**must register at www.makingmondaysmatter.com**

AUGUST 5:
1 PM - How to Sell HUD Homes (2 CE)

AUGUST 6:
10 AM - Unmasking 3 Mortgage Secrets to Get More Listings & Sell More Homes (2 CE)
1 PM - CORE: New REPC--How to Stay Out of Jail (3 CE)

AUGUST 7:
9 AM - CORE: Code of Ethics (3 CE)
1 PM - Professionalism in Real Estate (3 CE) *Required for all new members*

AUGUST 8: 
2 PM - Finding Property Info in Utah County (1 CE)

AUGUST 11:
9 AM - **The Listing Presentation: Overcoming Common Seller Objectives (NO CE)**
**must register at www.makingmondaysmatter.com**

AUGUST 13:
MLS Classes*
9 AM - Advanced Searches & Reports (1 CE)
10 AM - Advanced CMA (1 CE)

AUGUST 14 & 15:
9 AM - CORE: 12 Hour New Agent Course (12 CE)
Registration fee: $50 members, $100 non-members

AUGUST 18:
9 AM - **Championing Your Seller (2 CE)**
**must register at www.makingmondaysmatter.com**

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Summers in Utah are usually hot and this summer is no exception, but just remember it's not that bad because it's a DRY heat!

 

Our market continues to keep pace and new construction is very strong. New home prices are reasonable, but prices are moving up because of the price of land and materials.

 

Why aren't more people selling their home? The answer, I believe, is two-fold. 
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCING UCAR'S NEW MLS DIRECTOR: 
DEAN CRANDALL
We're thrilled to announce that Dean Crandall will represent you, our membership, as one of our two UCAR MLS Directors. Dean will attend MLS board meetings and help insure that policies and procedures work in your favor. We're excited for the great work we know Dean will do!
UCAR LEADERSHIP NOMINATIONS
Nominations are now open now through August 8 at 5 PM for the following positions
 
First Vice President (2017 UCAR President) - Four year commitment
Board of Directors - 5 positions open, two year commitment
 
To Make A Nomination:
Submit: At the UCAR office
Call: 801.226.3777
Email: susie@ucaor.com
Fax: 801.226.8460
PROVEN TAX STRATEGIES 
FOR REAL ESTATE
Learn how to save $2,500 to $27,000 in new deductions!

THURSDAY, JULY 31
10 AM - 12 PM

Learn safe and effective techniques for lowering your taxes and increase your spendable income immediately! The seminar will include fantastic information, including-

  • Why understanding your tax options now is more essential then ever in the rising real estate market and how it can dramatically increase your take home income! (It's worth attending our seminar for that information alone!)
  • Learn when the 105 Medical Plan escapes the 2014 Affordable Care Act and how you can turn your family's medical expenses into tax-favored business expenses.
  • How the new law affects purchase of cars, computers, and equipment for your business!
  • Proven low-stress, time saving techniques andstrategies for avoiding an IRS audit!  (Our strategies can save you a whole lot of pain and heartache!)
  • When the use of an office in your home actually reduces your chances of an IRS  audit

AND MUCH MORE!

UCAR TOTES: A GREAT WAY TO GIVE BACK!
The UCAR Community Involvement Committee made these great grocery totes that say "Give Back with the Utah County Association of Realtors." We hope that REALTORS� and affiliates will give them to clients. The clients would then use them to donate leftover items from their move.  There is a public link on Google Drive to a page of community resources that will accept their donations. It includes places such as the Habitat ReStore, Tabitha's Way and Community Action.  You can edit and customize this sheet with your own branding and insert it into the bag as a guide for donation. The totes are available at UCAR for $2.

It's also possible for Brokerages and individuals to purchase quantities over 100 and have them screened with their information on the other side.  Contact Stan Parrish at 801-800-6776 for the pricing.

It will be your choice whether you offer to go back and pick up the donations and take them to the community resource or leave it to the discretion of your client. Surely most people, at the end of moving, would greatly appreciate the extra effort of having you come make the donation for them. This is a tool to show the community that we are a body of people who give back, who support our community organizations, and who care about the residents of Utah County.
HELPING YOU SAVE MONEY:MEET DUBLI, UCAR'S CASH BACK REWARDS PROGRAM
When you shop through UCAR's cash back rewards program at many of the stores you buy from normally, you get massive amounts of cash back. Just click on the link below and you can enroll for FREE and start getting Cash Back on your travel and shopping. Dubli includes most common retailers, including Sam's Club, Nordstrom, AT&T, Priceline, Target, Best Buy, and MANY more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SUNDANCE SUMMER THEATRE WITH UCAR!
Join us for a night at Sundance for Fiddler on the Roof! What's better than great entertainment, beautiful scenery, and socializing with friends?
August 2, 8:00 PM
$18 per person
Dessert sponsored by Affinity Lending
Lawn Seating
OREM OWLZ  GAME & BBQ WITH UCAR!
 
Join us for an evening at the Orem Owlz! We'll have delicious food, great company, baseball, and we'll even see our very own Bill Freeze throw the opening pitch! 
We'll see you there on August 14 at 6 PM!
SAVE THE DATE: NAR CHIEF ECONOMIST LAWRENCE YUN ADDRESS
 
Save the date for an address from the NAR's Chief Economist Lawrence Yun as he visits Utah County!  It's sure to be an excellent event!
September 14
12 PM
The Manor at the Riverwoods
UAR CONVENTION!