News and Updates
September 27, 2019
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President's Message
NEW BENEFIT for KWAOR MEMBERS: SentriLock!
Learn more about the benefits of SentriLock lockboxes in
this video
by the KWAOR Lockbox Task Force Video Team. Many thanks to Crystal D'Agostino, Greg Eccleston, Bill Fain, and Nick Slocum for their creative efforts to introduce this new benefit to our members. KWAOR members will have the opportunity to purchase lockboxes at half price, with SentriKey monthly fees supported by KWAOR for 2020. Watch for more details, coming soon.
Be sure to check out
Safety Month
information,
NAR news
and photos from this week's
Habitat for Humanity Build
below.
I look forward to seeing many of you at our
Annual Meeting on October 10th! Please register by October 1st
.
This event will be a great opportunity to celebrate successes, see a SentriLock demo, enjoy a great meal, recognize excellence among colleagues and meet your 2020 Board of Directors.
Mark McHugh, Broker/Owner
Clearmark Real Estate
401-641-3842
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Don't let
this
happen to you!
Plan your
safety strategy
. NOTE:
The California news item linked above contains live footage of an attack on a female realtor; loud screaming and physical assault are shown.
In a recent National Association of REALTORS survey:
* 5% of REALTORS® said they had been a victim of a crime while working as a real estate professional.
* 33% of REALTORS® experienced a situation that made them fear for their personal safety or safety of their personal information.
* The typical REALTOR® reported feeling unsafe less than once a year (54%) in terms of personal safety, but unsafe in terms of personal information every few months or more often (61%).
Protect yourself.
NAR's Safety Report is
available online
with great tips for staying safe in the office, in the field and online!
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KWAOR Dues Notices were distributed to all active members on September 18th. Your dues support the Association's annual budget and are integral to KWAOR's ongoing member support, education, community outreach and governmental affairs efforts, and more.
Please pay online or send your check by October 31st to avoid a late fee.
To access your invoice, go to the KWAOR
website
homepage and click on the
Member Log In button
to access the member portal. KWAOR staff are happy to assist if you missed your email or have forgotten your username or password. Call us at (401) 885-9300 for help.
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Welcome NEW MEMBERS!
The following new KWAOR Members attended our Sept. 23rd New Member Orientation:
Patrick Berek-Adams Realty, Tracy Blais-HomeSmart Professionals, Paul Chapman-RE/MAX Flagship, Jennifer Cole-Shawomet Realty Co., Jason Colonies-Williams & Stuart Real Estate, Sadiq Davies-BHHS Commonwealth Real Estate, Dianne Edson-Keller Williams Realty North Kingstown, Cristina Fletcher-Abbott Properties, Danielle Fox-Mott & Chace Sotheby's International, Jennifer Gemma-C21 North East Group, Debra Hicks-Randall Realtors, Stephanie Hitchener-Keller Williams Realty Central RI, Linda Iannuccilli-RE/MAX Professionals, Sharon Johnson-HomeSmart Professionals, Robert Lallo-BHHS Commonwealth Real Estate, Jacob Lamb-Sold by Michaela, Jason Loven-Keller Williams Realty Central RI, Melissa Maguire-Slocum Realty, Kerrie McAloon-Lila Delman Real Estate, Michelle McCrae-The Brown Group Realty, Meghan Murray-Mott & Chace Sotheby's International, Joanna Nagelhout-Slocum Realty, John Palazzo-Real Estate Masters Inc., Gina Quick-Offshore Property LTD, Ramon Rodriguez-BHHS Commonwealth Real Estate, Brenda Ruscio-HomeSmart Professionals, Tim Sharp-BHHS Commonwealth Real Estate, Donald Smith-RE/MAX Flagship, Robert Swarts-BHHS Commonwealth Real Estate, Alexandra Ventura-Keller Williams Realty Central RI, Margaret Walsh-HomeSmart Professionals, Caitlyn Wass-Residential Properties, Catherine Wayne-Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Scott Wilson-Keller Williams Realty North Kingstown RI, Christina Woodbine-North Star Realty, and Cora Zhang-Green Island Realty.
Our next New Member Orientation is scheduled for Monday, December 16th.
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NEWS from Your National Association of REALTORS
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Can You Use That Photo?
S
tay out of legal trouble by making sure you’re following best practices in the law and technology when it comes to the photos used in their business.
Details here.
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New Federal Housing Administration guidance on condo financing will give affordability a boost. The rules, issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, will go into effect in mid-October.
Find out more about these changes
that will allow more buyers to obtain low down-payment mortgages. Learn more
,
here
.
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Back By Popular Demand! Social Media and Digital Marketing Workshops -
2 Part Series
October 3rd and 17th
6 PM to 8 PM
KWAOR invites you to register for this 2- part complimentary workshop to position your business for success! Social Media & Digital Marketing experts, Taylor Cacciola & Russ Mangsen of NAMRA Consulting Group, LLC will provide you with the necessary tools to promote your business like a pro.
ATTENDANCE IS RECOMMENDED FOR BOTH DAYS. Click
here
to register.
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KWAOR Annual Meeting
October 10, 2019 6-9 PM
at Harbor Lights in Warwick
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres during our cash bar cocktail hour, followed by seated dinner with installation and awards.
Register
by October 1st!
SAVE THE DATE!! KWAOR Holiday Party -
December 18, 2019 - 5:30 PM at Spain of Narragansett
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YOUR Community Impact
Do you serve on a board of directors or volunteer with another nonprofit in your community? Please let us know. We're assembling a listing of the organizations that KWAOR members are involved with to better facilitate resource sharing!
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KWAOR Committees in Action
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KWAOR Members Making A Difference At Habitat for Humanity Build
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Community Outreach Committee members at Wednesday's South County Habitat for Humanity build. Top Row, L to R: Josh West, Betsy Alexander, Shannon Krasnowiecki, Brad Sudol. Bottom Row, L to R: Debi Main, Mark McHugh, Corey Dimaline, Dianne Edson and Kelly Moran.
Photos By Cliff Tyler.
Interested in getting involved with this and other great Community Outreach activities like Save The Bay cleanups, Smoke Alarm Installations, and more? Come to our next meeting on Monday, October 4th at 1 PM in the KWAOR office.
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West Bay Community Action
Needs Your Gently Used Professional Clothing
Cleaning Your Closet? Change In Sizes or Style? Drop your gently-used professional clothing at the KWAOR Office and we'll deliver it for you!
Men's shoes and accessories are especially needed. Members of our Community Outreach Committee will be delivering to the Center on or before Friday October 25th! Drop at the KWAOR office any weekday, 9-5. Please bring hangers if you can.
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Please Support Our 3-Star Sponsors
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