PROView - September 2007 - (Page 1) ��� ��� �� ���� ��� � �� ���� ���� �������� �� ����� ��������� ������ ������ ��� � ����� ��� ������ ������������ ������������ ������������ ����� ����� ����� ���� ���� Volume 7, Number 7 Monthly Publication of the PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION A Division of Pinellas Suncoast Association of REALTORS®, Inc. � �� � � � �� � �� � � � � �� �� � � �� �� � �� � to a at ll Wh to Se oe D e4 m Pag Ho ��� aly sis 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 2007 Officers Chairman of the Board – Carolyn Kling Chairman-Elect –Patricia Ivers, CRB Treasurer – Barbara Wolfe, SRES Secretary – Heather Smith, GRI Past Chairman – Phil Rogers 2007 Directors Jan Bruzas Donna Bryan, ABR Sue Flaig, CRB, CRS, GRI, PMN John Nestor Thomas “Pat” Sanders, GRI Leon Sarkisian, CRB, CRS, GRI Jean Strickland, CRB, CRP Jim Sweetin, e-PRO Advertising Information Gina Bongo (727) 216-3032 Editor Mathias Bergendahl (727) 216-3034 Graphic Artist Katie O’Donnell (727) 216-3019 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. ��� Ch air ma n’s ��� ar : A Ye me to Re mb er • Fe atu ry: re Sto ll to Se to Do Wh at me a Ho rke • Ma tpl ac e An • Ho me No tes You probably know Realtors® who, no matter the market conditions, time and again perform higher than the average agent in your marketplace. Clearly, they must be doing something right - their numbers are there to illustrate it. But what is it that makes them stand out? What are they doing differently? And more importantly, what can we learn from them? Find out what several local top-producers are doing to be successful. Sa les Re po e S Updat rt • ML CONTENTS 2 4 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 22 23 Chairman’s Notes A Year to Remember Feature Story What to Do to Sell a Home RPAC PRO Event Raises $13,000 for RPAC RPAC Contributors Page 4 Property Tax Relief and Reform Talking Points Market Place Analysis Home Sales Report Marketing The iphone - Is it Realtor ready? MLS Update Do You Conform to CAN-SPAM Regulations? Upcoming Events Calendar of Events & Programs September Foundation Update PRO Biz Forging a Closer Connection with Your Customers and Prospects Welcome New PRO Members and Affiliates Member News PINELLAS REALTOR® ORGANIZATION 2008 Membership Dues (Jan. ‘08-Dec. ‘08) Invoice Date 11/15/07 Due Date 12/01/07 September 2007 1
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