DO NOT REPLY TO THIS E-MAIL. THIS IS AN AUTOMATED E-MAIL SYSTEM. YOUR E-MAIL WILL NOT BE ANSWERED. November 10, 2014 Click here to view previous issues of the Weekly e-Update. Click here to view TAR Calendar and Education classes Click here to view Marketing Sessions and Home Tours schedule Announcements/Events REMINDER: TAR and MLS Closed Tues., Nov. 11 Tucson Association of REALTORS® and MLS will be closed Tues., Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. NEW: YPN Holiday Mixer- A Holiday Benefit for Youth on Their Own Dec. 3, Union Public House -St. Philip’s Plaza at River & Campbell from 4pm - 6pm Mingle and Jingle with other members and enjoy complimentary appetizers courtesy of Sunstreet Mortgage and a complimentary drink ticket courtesy of Ricky Abud and the NOVA Home Loans Presidential Team. Union Public House - 4340 N Campbell Ave, 85718 Youth on Their Own Requested donations items: new regular size personal care products, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, razors, shaving cream, body wash/soap, shampoo & conditioner. Please RSVP by December 1st to Aaron Reid [email protected] NEW: Property Verification Worksheet now on zipForms The Property Verification Form has been revised and is available on the TAR library in zipForms. NEW: Welcome new Affiliate Members Join us in welcoming our newest Affiliate Members to TAR!  Arizona State Credit Union: Jake Adams and Melissa Al-Rifai  Peoples Mortgage Company, The SMART Branch: Mickey Bachelier, Roy Burr III, Tim Gilker, Monica Martin, Cesar Ruiz Full List of Affiliates >> Printable List of Affiliates >> NEW: REALTOR Benefits Program  REALTORS® Insurance Marketplace – Open Enrollment begins Nov. 15 Open Enrollment for major medical health insurance plans that meet the mandates of the Affordable Care Act begins Nov. 15 for the plan effective dates of Jan 1, 2015 and beyond. More Information >>  Placester® Products and Programs Placester offers NAR members discounted pricing on fully featured and customizable agent, broker, and single property websites. Site hosing is included at no additional charge, and all feature access to premium customer support. Exclusive discounts on their concierge marketing program known as “Marketing Genius“ are available to generate leads and drive web traffic are available. More Information >> Sign up for Foundation’s Golf Tournament th Nov. 14: Sign-ups underway for the 8 Annual Tucson REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament. The event is at the Hilton El Conquistador Country Club; Shotgun start at 8 am. Proceeds benefit organizations in our community. To register, click here or contact Annalisa Moreno at [email protected] or 382-8789. Sponsors: Platinum - NOVA Home Loans, Gold – Title Security Agency, Silver – AAA Arizona, VIP Mortgage, Fidelity National Title Installation Luncheon tix and sponsorships on sale Nov. 20 at noon: Annual TAR Installation & Awards Luncheon at La Paloma. Sign up today: Tickets are $45/person; $450 table of 10. Sponsorships from $250 to $1,500. So far, sponsors include: • Planet Wise Platinum: imortgage; Stewart Title; Tierra Antigua Realty, Title Security Agency • Global Good Gold: Bill’s Home Inspection; VIP Mortgage • Simply Sustainable Silver: Fidelity National Title; Monroe McDonough, Brent and Morales; Nova Home Loans Contact: Events Coordinator Liza Lopez-Corral at [email protected] or (520) 382-8775. Farewell Reception for CEO Tedesco On Dec. 5 from 4-6pm, a Farewell Reception for CEO Philip Tedesco will be held at the Azul Lounge at the Westin La Paloma Resort. Tedesco has been named CEO of the Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® and Statewide Multiple Listing Service. TAR App Sunsets With the launch of the new Tucson Association of REALTORS® and MLS website, the TAR App is no longer needed, and has been discontinued. The new website is a responsive design that will work on any device regardless of screen size. To visit the new website, go to www.tucsonrealtors.org. 2015 TAR Budget posted Per policy, the proposed 2015 TAR Budget is available for review online until Nov. 12. To view, click here. The TAR Board will vote on the 2015 Budget on Nov. 13. Questions: Andrea Ballard at [email protected]. MLS Updates Free FlexMLS training Jeni Huber, FlexMLS training expert, can teach you how to be more efficient and effective. Sign-up at www.TucsonRealtors.org or [email protected]. Educational Opportunities TAR's Education Homepage Online CE Courses: Get a Discount! More information>> Click on class title to register and for class description. MLS 203: FlexMLS CMAs Nov. 12 from 9-11am MLS 204: FlexMLS Contact Management Nov. 13 from 9-11am New Member Orientation Nov. 17 from 9-3pm MLS 101: Intro to FlexMLS Nov. 19 from 9-11:30am ISC Updates Certified Residential Specialists (CRS) News CCIM News The Hearth Foundation NARPM Southern Arizona REALTORS® Land Institute News Southern Arizona Mortgage Lenders Association (SAMLA) News Women's Council of REALTORS® (WCR) News Nov. 13 WCR BRM Luncheon from 11:30am - 1:30pm Scottish Rite Temple, 160 S. Scott Ave. Cost: $25 with RSVP; $35 Walk-In RSVP Required: www.tucsonwcr.com or Brenda Martinez at [email protected] Members do business with members! Thank you TAR Affiliate Sponsors. Platinum Sponsor Silver Sponsor Gold Sponsors Copper Sponsor Tucson Association of REALTORS® Tucson Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, Inc. 2445 N. Tucson Blvd. ~ Tucson, AZ 85716 Association: 520-327-4218 MLS: 520-795-1293 Fax: 520-322-6613 www.tucsonrealtors.org