PROView - March 2008 - (Page 1)

Do n’t Co Com Let Ti p de m of lete e Ru Eth Man n O ics Trai dato ut: Pag nin ry e1 gN 6 ow March .org altor 2008 www. pi sre nella Volume 8, Number 2 Monthly Publication of the PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION A Division of Pinellas Suncoast Association of REALTORS®, Inc. PRO Member Center 4590 Ulmerton Road Clearwater, FL 33762 Tel: (727) 347-7655 Fax: (727) 347-0779 PRO Tech Support Desk 344-PROS (7767) helpdesk@tampabayrealtor.com President / CEO Ann Guiberson, CAE 2008 Officers Chairman of the Board – Pat Ivers, CRB Chairman-Elect – Jim Sweetin, e-PRO Treasurer – Heather Smith, GRI Secretary – Jean Strickland, CRB, CRP Past Chairman – Carolyn Kling 2008 Directors Jan Bruzas, CRS, GRI Donna Bryan, ABR Sue Flaig, CRB, CRS, GRI, PMN Jerry Guy John Rurkowski Pat Sanders, GRI Leon Sarkisian, CRB, CRS, GRI Barb Wolfe, SRES Advertising Information Gina Bongo (727) 216-3032 Editor Mathias Bergendahl (727) 216-3034 Graphic Artist William Cote With the exception of articles and materials from other publications reprinted in the PROView, members of the PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION are hereby authorized to reproduce articles appearing in this magazine provided such reproduction gives the following credit: Reprinted from the PROView, PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION. Advertisements may not be reproduced without permission from the advertiser. Articles in this publication express the opinion of the PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION. Every effort has been made to assure accuracy; however, neither the advertiser, the editor, the publisher or the Association shall be responsible for errors and/ or omissions contained herein. Advertising is accepted at the discretion of the Association. Advertising products or services herein shall not be construed to be a promotion, approval or endorsement by PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION. Copyright© 2006. All Rights Reserved. port s: les Re me Sa s? Basic • Ho alysis ck to ting Lead ace An rketpl g Ba • Ma ans me Lo Goin u Genera d Ho n Fin rs Ca Yo me Custo Are Your How 4 xt? • at’s Ne Page Amend ment 1 Passe s: Wh at No w? Wh You head to the office early – determined to get caught up with the list of prospective clients you have been meaning to call. Your schedule is cleared for the next three hours. Your phone script is in front of you, call list printed, and…your phone starts ringing. Sound like a familiar day in the office? You’re not alone and most other Realtors® often find that never-ending commitments and constant interruptions prevent them from spending the time necessary to prospect for new customers. Find out what three local, successful Realtors® are doing to find new business and finding the time and resources to make it happen. Page 4 Contents To view new members and affiliates, go to PROView Magazine Online at www.TampaBayRealtor.com/PROView 2 4 6 8 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 23 Chairman’s Notes A Strong Force, Working on Your Behalf Feature Going Back to Basics: Are You Generating Leads? ProActive Amendment 1 Passes: What Now? What’s Next? Finance How Your Customers Can Find Home Loans Brokerage Design Reject the Blindfold; Enlightenment Is the Way to Go Marketplace Analysis The Opportunity Market Home Sales Report MLS Update Changes to Rules & Regulations Now in Effect MLS Mind Your Manners Education Don’t Let Time Run Out: Complete Mandatory Code of Ethics Training Now Calendar of Events & Programs PROBiz FREE Real Estate Websites! New PRO Members March 2008 1 PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION http://www.TampaBayRealtor.com/proview

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PROView - March 2008 Contents Chairman's Notes - A Strong Force, Working on Your Behalf Feature - Going Back to Basics: Are You Generating Leads ProActive - Amendment 1 Passes: What Now? What's Next? Finance - How Your Customers Can Find Home Loans Brokerage Design - Reject the Blindfold; Enlightenment is the Way to Go Marketplace Analysis - The Opportunity Market Home Sales Report MLS Update - Changes to Rules & Regulations Now in Effect MLS Mind Your Manners Education - Don't Let Time Run Out: Complete Mandatory Code of Ethics Training Now Calendar of Events & Programs PROBiz - FREE Real Estate Websites! New PRO Members

PROView - March 2008

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