MLS
motion passed to close the key deposit account 30 days after
remitting funds to Supra.
Ecbor
motion passed to adopt the decision of the Professional
Standards Hearing Panel as presented.
MLS
motion passed to accept Integity REALTORS®, Principal
Broker Teresa Brown as Participants.
MLS
motion passed to adopt a Temporary Leave for the benefit
of MLS members who have a Medical or Military situation
that does not allow them to participate. The MLS board did
require a personal signed statement as well as a document
from a doctor or the military showing the need for a leave.
Ecbor dues must be kept current to qualify for this MLS
status. Specific terms of this new status will be defined
and presented to the Board in April.
The
Board and MLS reviewed information sent from the city of
Elkhart relating how violations of the signage and zoning
ordinances have increased. The city requests that we alert
our members to the various ways the violations occur and
warn them that the city will follow through with violators.
MLS
HIGHLIGHTS
CHECK
THE ACCURACY OF YOUR DATA AND YOUR PHOTOS
As
a listing agent, you should be certain that the data appearing
on the MLS system is accurate to the best of your knowledge
for your listings. That means that you should print out
your listings and check them for accuracy after they have
been entered. This is not only a way to avoid mistakes from
happening but a way to save the MLS from issuing fines.
Please
remember that much of the information you enter into the
MLS can be seen by the world. The listings that are entered
into the MLS are then sent to the national aggregator REALTOR®.com.
The listings are also displayed on participating Broker
Reciprocity sites for the public to access as well.
Another
issue is MLS photos. When you enter your listing in an Elkhart
County area the MLS photographer takes a photo of your listing.
Although the photographer does attempt to take all photos
accurately and in a timely fashion, you should check ten
days or so later to make sure there is a photo on-line and
that it is the correct photo. If not, please call your MLS
immediately. Please remember that it is the responsibility
of the agent to submit sketches for vacant land and photos
for out of county listings. Failure to submit a sketch or
photo will result in fine until the sketch or photo is received.
You may e-mail your photos/sketches to: photos@ecbor.com.
Again, please take the time to check your listing to help
avoid problems in the future.
MEMBERS….WATCH YOUR SIGN PLACEMENT
We
encourage you to be aware that each community and/or subdivision
may have rules governing the placement of your signs. It
is very important to adhere to the requirements issued in
these areas if you wish to keep the freedom to post signs
The
Board has been notified by the city of Elkhart that members
are violating the sign ordinance and they will begin pulling
signs that are improperly placed. The city informs us that
most of the violations are as follows:
-signs are in the right of way
-signs are placed in yards without permission
-open house signs are put out too far in advance of the
date of the
open house and are not picked up in a timely fashion after
the open
house is over.
If you need a copy of the sign ordinances for the various
communities call the Zoning Administator. Please be considerate
of others and place your signs legally and with the permission
of the proper people.
FRAMING
IS NOW AN OPTION FOR OFFICES AND AGENTS
Have
you heard about Broker Reciprocity and wondered how do you
participate? Well, the MLS now has a solution for those
who do not wish to invest thousands of dollars or the time
into building their own Broker Reciprocity product. If you
are interested in hosting a consumer listing search on your
website or if you are looking for a web solution that comes
with a listing search that is both affordable and easy you
should check out the MLS framing solution.
The
requirements for starting are as follows:
-
For agents, you must get the written permission
of your Principal Broker to use the MLS framing
solution.
- Decide
on the product you wish to use.
- Call
the MLS to receive the proper paperwork authorizing
us to set up your Broker Reciprocity solution
and the paperwork you will sign agreeing to obey
the rules and pay the fees.
- Fill
out the paperwork, pay the startup fees and return
it to the MLS.
- In
about ten days your product will be ready for
you. Billing for monthly hosting will be done
on a quarterly basis.
Check
here for more information.
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BOARD
NEWS:
Please
keep the Board office updated with any changes or information
would like to share with the membership.. Name, address,
phone, voice mail or e-mail changes can be sent to members@ecbor.com
or faxed to 875-7174. This assures the accuracy and proper
documentation for your Local, State, and National REALTORS®
Association records.
| Opportunity
is extended to present objections or support for the
following: |
| REALTOR®
Member Applicants: |
|
Lynda
Galvan
Carol Davis
Angela Rehmels
Rex Ryor
Mark Kramer
Joyce Craven
Jerry Weaver
Eve Millhouse
Robert Smead
Nancy Bonewitz
James Sholtey, Sr.
Sarina Piper
Molly Yoder
Trine Allberry
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Century
21 Landmark Realty
Vite Realty
Century 21 Landmark Realty
A Progressive Realty
Kramer Appraisal Service
Century 21 Landmark Realty
Cressy & Everett
Century 21 Landmark Realty
Prudential One Realty
Century 21 Landmark Realty
Associated Brokers
Cressy & Everett
Prudential One
A Progressive Realty
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| Affiliate
Applicants: |
Linda
McGinnity
Lewis Marcotte
Bradley Roche
Phil Atkins
Todd Benn
Leanne Murray
Tim Harvey
Angela Powers
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Fifth
Third Bank
L. G. Plumbing, Inc.
Mortgage Plus of America Corp.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Fifth Third Bank - Granger
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Terminix International
Perfect Post Photography |
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