November/December 2004 Issue
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Health Department

The Health department sent a letter to the Board informing us that some Realtors® are using the health department's short term radon tests results for real estate transactions. The health department's radon test kits are for homeowner's use only. According to the Indiana State Code 41 IAC 5.1 concerning radon, A Certified Radon Tester and Mitagator will need to be hired for any further radon investigations, including real estate transactions.

The health department offers these kits to homeowners as an inexpensive way to determine if and at what level they might be exposed to radon gas withintheir own home. It is not for use in the real estate transaction.

Also, the Seller Disclosure form will soon be changed to incorporate Radon language. We will keep you informed as this progresses.

Shared Service with Northeastern MLS

The Northeastern MLS and the Elkhart County MLS are working together to establish possible shared services for agents who wish to do business in each other's county. A decision should be made by December and information will be made available to the membership at that time.

License Renewal

The State of Indiana is sending out a one time notice for license renewal. We bring this to your attention because the renewal form looks like a colorful oversized postcard solicitation. Many of us agree we could have thrown it away without noticing what it was. So please pay attention to your mail and look for a Orange, White, Brown and Yellow postcard entitled " When Duty Calls..." The information on how to renew your license is on the back of the postcard. If you missed your postcard please read the following article.

ReNew Your Real Estate License Online Today

Real Estate Brokers: You must renew your license by December 31, 2004.

You can renew your license online in minutes by following the following instructions:

• Go to www.PLA.IN.gov to register and obtain a login ID and password
• Log on to the My Indiana License Web service at any time day or night
• Update your address and phone number and answer the renewal questions
• Pay your renewal fee(s) using your VISA™ or MasterCard™ credit card or debit card on the secure server
• Verify your renewal by the end of the next business day
• Receive your renewed license in the mail

If you have questions, please call 1-317-234-3009 or e-mail renewal@PLA.IN.gov.

ZipForms

We have had questions lately regarding changing information printed at the bottom of your ZipForms when an agent transfers to another agency. (You will need your Redemption Code to complete this.)

(Desktop version)

At www.zipforms.com, (on the right-hand side) go to:
SUPPORT
Change Company Info
Click: Update Info to keep changes

2004 RPAC Campaign

The RPAC Campaign is in full swing and we want to take this opportunity to thank all our members for their support. It takes everyone working together to make this a successful campaign. If you have not sent your contribution to the Board Office yet, we encourage you to fill in your campaign form and do so as soon as possible.

RPAC Contributors List

Dues Are Due

Please remember your 2005 dues are due. Anyone who hasn't paid after October 31, 2004 will be assessed a $75.00 late fee. A grace period for dues payment is available to new agents. Please contact the MLS office for information.

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