DIRECTORS
Scott Campbell, Brownstone Real Estate Company
Bill Freundel, Homestead Group Inc., REALTOR^®Michele M. Gould, RE/MAX Realty Professionals, Inc.
Robert D. Hamilton, RE/MAX Realty Professionals, Inc.,
James A. Holtzman, Jack Gaughen REALTOR^®, ERA
Mo Humphreys, Keller Williams of Central PA
Judith A. Stover, Prudential Homesale Services Group

RESULTS OF BYLAW AMENDMENTS
The following bylaw amendments were passed by the membership at the Annual Meeting on September 16. (Underlines indicate additions and strikethroughs indicate deletions.)

Article X - Dues and Assessments

Section 3. Dues Payable. Dues for all REALTOR^® members shall be payable annually ~~in advance on~~ by the first day of ~~November~~ January. Dues shall be
computed from the date of application and granting of provisional membership.

Section 2. Notice Requirements
Whenever any notice is required under these Constitution and Bylaws, it shall be deemed to be sufficient if mailed by first class mail to the
last known address of the intended recipient or to the last known e-mail address of the member.

AWARD APPLICATIONS - DEADLINE IS TODAY, SEPTEMBER 25
Award applications Hall of Fame, REALTOR^® of the Year, Professional Merit and Affiliate of the Year are now available and can be downloaded from the homepage of GHAR’s Web site, www.ghar.info. Please take the time to nominate a peer that you admire or complete the Professional Merit Award for yourself.

Hall of Fame – the Hall of Fame Award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to the real estate industry locally, statewide or nationally.

REALTOR^® of the Year – the REALTOR^® of the Year is presented to a member who has made a variety of contributions to the Association, the community, and the real estate business and demonstrates the spirit of being a REALTOR^®.

Professional Merit – the Professional Merit Award recognizes REALTOR^® members that are active participants in the Association, further their professionalism through education and are active in their community.

Affiliate of the Year – the Affiliate of the Year honors an affiliate member who is supportive of the Association, the Foundation and their activities.

The Association will present the awards at the Holiday Lunch on Friday, December 4 at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg East. Watch for more details on the Holiday Lunch.

INFORMATION SESSION - OCTOBER 5: WHAT DO THE CHANGES TO RESPA MEAN FOR THE GFE AND HUD 1 - AND FOR ME AS A REALTOR^®Brett Woodburn, Esq., Caldwell and Kearns will be here to discuss how the overhaul of RESPA has made significant changes that will affect REALTORS^®. The session will highlight the following: What Type of Transaction Does RESPA Apply To, What Areas of Real Estate Are Not Governed by RESPA, What Precipitated the New RESPA Revisions, What Are The Changes In The Good Faith Estimate (GFE), How Is The HUD-1 Changing, and When Do These Changes Go Into Effect.

The information session will be held in the GHAR classroom, Enola. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. and the program starts at 10:00 a.m. Cost is $5.00 for members. Register online at www.ghar.info or call (717) 364-3200. Please remember, reservations not cancelled by Friday, October 2 at 5:00 p.m. will be billed.

INFORMATION SESSION - NOVEMBER 4: THE BEST OF THE LEGAL HOTLINE RETURNS TO GHAR
Over the past 18 years, Jim Goldsmith, Esq., Caldwell and Kearns has handled thousands of Hotline calls from REALTORS^® all across the state. Some issues are static, others short-lived and some emerge, disappear and re-emerge. The questions asked of the Hotline attorneys run the gamut of real estate. Join Jim Goldsmith as he highlights the following: Discussion of Problems and Practices Presented by Hotline Callers, Emerging Trends in Real Estate, Tips and Practice Pointers in Seller Disclosure, Deposit and Deposit Disputes, Contract Formation, Procuring Cause, Post-Settlement Problems and Lending and Short Sales.

The information session will be held in the GHAR classroom, Enola. Registration opens at 12:30 p.m. and the program starts at 1:00 p.m. Cost is $7.00 for members. Register online at www.ghar.info or call (717) 364-3200. Please remember, reservations not cancelled by Tuesday, November 3 at 5:00 p.m. will be billed.

REALTORS^® REACH OUT 2009!
Register to participate in GHAR's community service event to celebrate REALTORS^® Reach Out. This month long celebration is a campaign that will showcase REALTORS^® and the contributions they make to their local communities and is being held October 1 – 31, 2009. During this month, all local REALTOR^®associations across the state will take part in community outreach projects.

To celebrate this month, GHAR will be working with various local organizations to host a work day on Friday, October 9, 2009 beginning at 9:00 a.m. This work day will have volunteers helping complete home improvement projects, meal
preparation and cooking for families in need, cleaning and organizing area organizations, and packing and delivering of care items to local shelters and individuals.

In conjunction with celebrating REALTOR^® REACH OUT Month, GHAR also will be hosting a care item drive beginning Tuesday, September 1 through Friday, October 2. Items will then be delivered as part of the REALTORS^® Reach Out Work day on October 9. Click here to download the flyer with the list of needed items and additional details on this event.

If you are interested in volunteering for the work day, please download and complete the event flyer and sign-up form and return it to the Association. Click here to visit the REALTORS^® Reach Out Web page on the GHAR Web site. For more information, or questions about these events please contact Sherri Pursel or Sara Bloss.

ORIENTATION
Orientation is required for all new REALTOR^® members. You must meet this requirement within the first two offerings of applying for membership. Learn what it means to be a REALTOR^®, your obligation to abide by our Code of Ethics, and the many benefits and services that the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS^®has to offer. A boxed meal is provided by the sponsor of the orientation.

Orientation will be held on the following dates and times: (Registration begins at 10:45 a.m.)
October 28, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. sponsored by Sovereign Bank

Remember failure to attend orientation as required may result in paying an additional application fee.

Sign up now for a Newsletter Sponsorship or House Cover Photo
The Association is now accepting reservations for the house cover photo and the sponsorship of the electronic newsletter. If you would like to showcase a home or development in the electronic newsletter or sponsor the newsletter as an advertiser, please contact Sara Bloss for more information at sara@ghar.info or (717) 364-3200.

SIGN-UP TO SPONSOR A 2010 ICI BREAKFAST! - DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30
All ICI members should have received an e-mail inviting members/companies to sign up to host a 2010 ICI Breakfast and Marketing Exchange. Any interested companies should fill out the breakfast request form and submit it to the Association no later than Wednesday, September 30. Click here for more information. Click here for the Sponsor Responsibilities Form. Click here for the Sponsor Reservation Form.

OCTOBER ICI BREAKFAST AND MARKETING EXCHANGE - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
The October ICI Breakfast is sponsored by Landmark Commercial Realty, Inc. The breakfast will be held at the Commerce Tower, 300 N. 2^nd Street, Harrisburg. John Ortenzio, President/CEO of Select Capital Commercial Properties, will be speaking on the topic: “Revitalization: Going Green. LEED Certification in an Urban Market”. Attendees are encouraged to bring marketing materials to the meeting and to utilize the Marketing Exchange Table. Registration is at 7:50 a.m. Breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m. Reservations are required by noon on Wednesday, September 30. Register online at www.ghar.info or call (717) 364-3200.

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR FALL 2009 ICI SOCIAL EVENT - OCTOBER 14
Registration now is open for the 2009 fall ICI Social Event. This event will take place on Wednesday, October 14, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Brewhouse Grille in Camp Hill. The event is free to GHAR members, however, members must register as space is limited. Please register through the Members Only section, or by calling the Association at (717) 364-3200. Click here to view a copy of the event flyer.

Special thank you to our sponsors:
·   BL Companies
·   J. Michael Brill & Associates, Inc.
·  Law Offices of Robert M. Walker
·  Mid Penn Bank

GREATER HARRISBURG REALTORS^® INSTITUTE

GHRI BI-WEEKLY E-MAIL
To help decrease the size and scope of the weekly email, the Association has decided to send out a separate email highlighting upcoming classes held at the Greater Harrisburg REALTORS^® Institute. Look for the e-mail to be sent out the second Mondays of each month during the summer months.

REQUIRED COURSE FOR NEW LICENSEES
If you were initially licensed on December 1, 2007 or later, to renew your license in May 2010 you will need to complete a required course for new licensees during the 2008-2010 renewal period. GHRI is offering the General Module and the Residential Module. Please call GHRI at 364-3205 for dates .

PRE-LICENSING PACKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Pre-licensing packets including the spring pre-licensing class schedule is now available! Offices interested in receiving packets for distribution may contact Liann at (717) 364-3205.

GHAR FOUNDATION WALKATHON! - REGISTER TODAY!
Step by Step, REALTORS^® Sheltering the Community!

Join the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS^® Foundation, Saturday October 3 at Shank Park in Hershey OR South Middleton Park in Boiling Springs for a Walk-A-Thon! All proceeds from the Walk-A-Thon will benefit shelter and housing related charities in the Central Pennsylvania area. Walk as a team or as an individual! Registration is $10 per walker, plus a minimum of $25 in pledges. Walk-A-Thon T-Shirts will be given to all walkers registered by the deadline! Please be sure to mark your walking location on the form!

Prizes will be awarded to the Top Fundraising Team and Top Individual Fundraiser with additional door prizes given away at the end of the walk!

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Walker Registration/Pledge Forms and Sponsorship Forms are available at http://www.ghar.info/About_Us/Meetings_Events.htm or by calling the Association at (717) 364-3200.

Registration deadline was Monday, September 14, 2009! Walkers registering after this date will not be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Note: The official registration and financial information of the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS^® Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

DICK BETTS RETURNS FOR 2 DAYS. HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO EARN CE CREDITS.
CALL TODAY, CLASS SIZE WILL BE LIMITED.

Monday, October 19^th CE CERTIFIED $35/class $60/both
8:30 am – Noon          Today’s Top Technology Trends
Noon – 1:00 pm          e-PRO Designation Information Workshop and FREE Pizza
1:00 pm – 4:30 pm      Beyond the Fundamentals ~ Creating a Mobile Office

Tuesday, October 20^th    NOT CE CERTIFIED $25/class or $40/both
8:30 am – Noon          Time Management ~ Use it…Or Lose It!
1 pm – 4:30 pm           Expanded Social Networking

$60 for all day Monday ~ $40 for all day Tuesday ~ $100 for Both Days

***Class cancellation fee of $25.00 within 48 hours of class.***

FREE WEBINAR TRAINING
Do you want training on the Paragon system but just can't seem to make it to one of our monthly classes? Here is your chance to get training in the privacy of your home. Stay in you pajamas, grab a cup of coffee and learn the Paragon system!!

FREE Webinar Paragon Training presented by the Paragon Training Team at LPS!! Go to the Home Page in Paragon for more information and the registration page. If you do take any of the Webinar training, please email me at rcrossley@cpml.com and let me know what you thought. Thanks.

September 29at 11:00 am and September 30 at 4:00 pm for Mapping
October 6 at 11:00 am and October 7 at 4:00 pm for Searches & Customizing Searches

Please call the CPML office at (717) 761-8440 to register.

IBOX LEASE PRICE SALE!
The CPML board of Directors has announced another iBOX lease price sale. From now through the end of December 2009, or while supplies last, the lease price on the iBox will be $42.40 (including tax).

UPDATE ON CPML OPEN HOUSE WEB SITE
NEW! CPML is implementing a new feature on the CentralPennOpenHouse.com website. When the consumer views the results of their search, there will now be a "CALL BUTTON" located under the photo of the property. When they click on this, they will be prompted to enter their telephone number. They are informed at this time, if they continue they are placing a call to a Licensed Real Estate Agent. At this point the system will then dial both the agents' phone number and the consumers' phone number. The system is designed that the consumers' phone rings first, when they pick up their receiver they will hear the agents' phone ringing. The connection is made. There is no fee to the agents for this service at this time.

As an agent, you can decide if you do not want the consumer to contact you. Fax a statement to the CPML office at 717-737-5073 to inform us and we will turn the service off on your name. If you have any questions, please call the CPML office at 717-761-8440.

REALTOR.COM UPDATE!
Realtor.com will soon be showing four photos with their free listings on their site. CPML will provide the first 4 photos of the 12 allowed in our system. If you have more than four photos in Paragon, you have the ability to rearrange them.

FREE EKEY FOB FROM SUPRA
SUPRA is offering a free FOB for any Blackberry, or other non-IR device to any agent who would like to upgrade to the eKEY. CLICK HERE for information on the FOB. Information is also available under MLS Docs. Call the CPML office at 717-761-8440 to schedule an appointment.

PARAGON TRAINING SCHEDULE
Training classes have been scheduled on the following dates for the PARAGON system:
                           October 8, 2009
                           November 12, 2009
                           December 10, 2009

Basic class will be held at 9:00 a.m. The Basic Class covers simple searches, descriptions of terms used in the PARAGON system, introduction to input sheets, CPML input rules for paragon as well as system requirements. The Basic Class also provides a brief look at the financial program.

Advanced class will be held at 1:00 p.m. The Advanced Class covers creating CMA's and using the Contact Manager to manage clients as well as send automatic emails.

You need only attend one day, but you may attend more than one class if you choose. Please call the CPML office at
(717) 761-8440 to reserve a time. Classes are held at the GHAR Office at 424 N. Enola Drive, Enola, PA 17025.

PAR LAUNCHES PARJUSTLISTED.COM
On September 23, the Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS^® launched PARJustListed.com. This new site is easily accessible and contains the latest on real estate issues that affect your business. PARJustListed.com also features daily news and weekly podcasts on industry topics that will keep you on the cutting edge of the real estate market. With this new site, PAR will provide you with more timely information on a daily basis. PARJustListed.com is the one stop news source for REALTORS^® on the move and is also available on your mobile phone at m.parjustlisted.com. Check out this great new site from PAR!

FAQS OF ACT 14 OF 2009
For the past several years, PAR has been working to amend the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act (RELRA) in two key areas. In early July we helped to pass what is now Act 14 of 2009, which takes effect on September 4, 2009.

The first change allows licensees to be paid through "qualified associations" that are established by one or more licensees affiliated with the same broker. Up until this change, the law required that brokers pay licensees directly and not through any sort of a corporate entity. Now, brokers can pay to (and licensees can be paid as) certain entities as laid out in the law.

There are a number of issues to be considered when deciding whether or not to establish a qualified association. These include:

whether the broker allows them as a brokerage practice
what tax or business benefits may be gained from setting up such an entity
whether you are willing and able to maintain the entity in compliance with RELRA and relevant state/federal laws that apply to the entity.

The second change clarifies a number of issues relating to escrow requirements. The biggest change to the escrow rules now permits brokers to release escrow where there is a dispute between the parties if the parties agreed in advance how the money should be distributed in the event of an unresolved dispute. The PAR Standard Forms Oversight Committee will be working on appropriate forms language to assist members in handling this issue.

Direct links:
Blog post - http://blog.parealtor.org/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=163
Resource Page - http://www.parealtor.org/content/RELRA2009.htm
Issues Resource Center - http://www.parealtor.org/content/IssuesResourceCenter_main.htm (use link for “2009 RELRA Amendments”)

JOIN THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK!
Interested in networking with local professionals in Central PA? Then join the Young Professionals Network!
Email Adrienne Loughery at adrienne.loughery@verizon.net if you would like to join this social networking group.

DNCQUICKCHECK PROGRAM AVAILABLE AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE
DNCQuickcheck, is the easy-to-use Do Not Call compliance solution for real estate professionals. If you call or e-mail prospects - referrals, expired listings, FSBOs - you need to complete protection against Do Not Contact laws. With DNCQuickcheck, you can take a proactive approach for your marketing campaigns. And only DNCQuickcheck includes everything you need in one quick, easy-to-use Internet-based service.

Get the protection you need now! Call PossibleNOW at (800) 585-4888 or (770) 255-1020 or visit www.dncquickcheck.com.

Are you a member of PAR? Use the discount code of sc0986pr to receive special rates for real estate professionals!

NAR LAUNCHES 2009 REALTOR^® PARTY VIDEO CONTEST
On August 25, NAR kicked off its 2009 REALTOR^® Party Video Contest. The contest challenges REALTORS^® to make a short, personal video explaining how the Home Buyer Tax Credit has helped their clients buy their first home. The winning applicant will receive a $500 American Express gift card, and his/her video will be shown at the Annual Convention in San Diego in November. Two runners-up will receive Flip UltraHD Camcorders. The deadline to submit a video is September 30. For more information, including contest rules, please visit the NAR Web site.

NAR LAUNCHES CALL FOR ACTION TO EXPAND AND EXTEND FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT
On September 15, the National Association of REALTORS^® launched a member-wide Call for Action to expand and extend the first time homebuyer tax credit. The CFA asks all members to contact their congressman and national senators to ask them pass legislation to keep this important tax credit going. Click here to visit the REALTORS^® Action Center and to respond to the Call for Action!

CONTACT GHAR TO SCHEDULE A GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS OFFICE VISIT!
Is your office interested in a government affairs update during one of your sales meetings? Are you looking for more information about what is going on at the local, state, and national level? If so, please contact Sherri Pursel at the Association to schedule a Government Affairs Office Visit. Sherri will come to your office during one of your sales meetings and make a 15 to 20 minutes presentation about government affairs and the important issues facing REALTORS^® at all three levels of government. It is a great opportunity to learn more about legislative “hot topics” and what is happening in government affairs! Feel free to contact Sherri at sherri@ghar.info or by calling (717) 364-3200.

NEW CONSUMER NOTICE REQUIREMENT - EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 15
On September 15, the new consumer notice form went into effect in Pennsylvania. The new consumer notice has been redesigned to be more clear and readable. The Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS^® has more information on this change. Click here to visit their Web site.

CAMP HILL COUNCIL DELAYS CONSIDERATION OF POINT OF SALE ORDINANCES
On Wednesday, September 9, the Camp Hill Borough Council once again delayed consideration of the two proposed point of sale inspection ordinances. These two ordinances will required mandatory inspections of a property’s sewer lateral connection and sidewalks/curbing prior to the transfer of the property. If the results of these inspections show the property is not in compliance with Borough Codes, the property owner will be required to make repairs/replacements prior to the sale of the property. Since this issue began, GHAR has adamantly opposed any point of sale program. In response to these ordinances, GHAR has developed a Web site and launched a campaign to educate the community and to oppose these ordinances. Please check out the Web site: www.PlayFairCampHill.org.

GHAR has been encouraging Camp Hill residents and property owners to attend the Council meetings and to speak out against the ordinances. We also ask you to spread the word to friends and clients that you may have who live in the Borough. Please encourage them to check out the Web site – www.PlayFairCampHill.org – and to attend the next Council meeting on October 14!

BROKERS/MANAGERS CAN REQUEST OFFICE’S RPAC CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT
Attention brokers and office managers: If you are interested in learning who in your office has invested in RPAC, GHAR can provide you a report listing all your agents and their contributions to RPAC. Please feel free to contact Sherri Pursel at the Association for this report.

SIGN-UP to be a MUNICIPAL Political CONTACT!
GHAR is still searching for volunteers to be Municipal Political Contacts. As a Political Contact, GHAR will work with you when issues impacting REALTORS^® and the real estate industry arise in your municipality. GHAR’s goal is to identify REALTORS^® from each municipality in our tri-county area to be Political Contacts. We are still in need of contacts for the following municipalities:

If you are interested in participating in this vital program, please contact Sherri Pursel.

Condolences
Condolences are extended to the family and friends of John Dougherty. John was a former REALTOR^® for many years with the company of Dougherty & Twigg. Dougherty & Twigg became part of Jack Gaughen ERA.

Condolences are extended to the family and friends of Richard L. Stark. Dick was a REALTOR^® with High Associates Ltd. in Mechanicsburg.

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