PROView - May 2008 - (Page 1) GR ML EAT N SP art EWS Fee icip ati Re on ba Pa te ge 16 May r.org 2008 www. pi lto srea nella Volume 8, Number 4 Monthly Publication of the PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION A Division of Pinellas Suncoast Association of REALTORS®, Inc. ? cted rote While ou P fe Are Y Remain Sa Sale rt to ho How ging a S a Man ction sa Tran 4 Page PROA ctive: Pinell as Co un litic ty’s Po al Land scape rke • Ma tplace Analy sis me • Ho 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 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 Artists William Cote and Katie O’Donnell 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© 2008. All Rights Reserved. Faced with a looming threat of foreclosure, many customers will likely turn to you for help. However, the legal and financial ramifications of any mistakes made while guiding customers through a short sale process may be severe unless you take the necessary steps to guard your business. Learn what industry professionals suggest REALTORS® do to build a shield against accusations from customers who may feel they’ve been wronged. Sales Repo rt Contents To view new members and affiliates, go to PROView Magazine Online at www.TampaBayRealtor.com/proview Page 4 2 4 6 8 10 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 Chairman’s Notes Our Industry through the Media Lens Feature Article Are You Protected? How to Remain Safe While Managing a Short Sale Transaction PROActive Pinellas County’s Political Landscape What Does it Take To Serve on the PRO Board of Directors? Brokerage Design Click Closely, We Are Turning the Corner on Marketplace Analysis Pent Up Demand Causes Multiple Home Sales Report MLS Update Simplifying the Search for Subdivisions MLS Mind Your Manners Feature Article Continued from page 5 MLS Offers Rebate Calendar of Events & Programs May 2008 1 Internet Marketing Offers Again PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION http://www.TampaBayRealtor.com/proview
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