November President's Message
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Sarah Gustafson, 2017 President of the REALTOR® Association of Central Massachusetts, delivers the monthly President's message.
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The RACM 2017 Annual Meeting was held on Thursday, October 19th at Galliford’s Restaurant located at Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, MA. RACM welcomed Kevin Sears from the National Association of REALTORS® and Steve Medeiros from the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® to update us about happenings at the National and State level, along with RACM President Sarah Gustafson recapping everything RACM has accomplished this year! Attendees also voted on the Slate of New Officers and Directors and to amend the current Association Bylaws to reflect the 2018 Bylaws, effective 2018. Click here for additional photos of the Annual Meeting!
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Please join us at Committee Volunteer Day on Thursday, November 16th from 4 - 5:30 pm to learn all about the committees at RACM, what they offer, what you can offer them, and how service can help your career!
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Installation of 2018 Officers & Directors
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Just a reminder that the deadline to register for RACM's Installation of 2018 Officers & Directors is November 21st. Click the button below to register now!
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Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Installation of 2018 Officers and Directors. Click the button below for more information!
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The REALTOR® Association of Central Massachusetts would like to congratulate Cheryl Eidinger-Taylor, President and COO of ERA Key Realty Services, on being named one of Worcester Business Journal’s 2017 Outstanding Women in Business!
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Community Action Committee
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The Community Action Committee is holding a Hat/Mitten/Sock Drive for the Month of November. You can drop-off donations at the Board offices at 492 Washington Street Auburn, MA or any of the other participating REALTOR® offices.
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Membership Committee Update
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Congratulations to Shannon Horn-Eldred of EXIT Realty Partners Auburn for winning back his 2018 Membership Dues in the October Dues Lottery!
Membership Dues
Don’t forget to pay your dues! If you pay in the month of November, you will be entered in the raffle to win back the local portion of your dues! The final deadline to pay dues is December 31st. If you have NOT received your 2018 invoice, please contact Christine Case as soon as possible to avoid any late fees. You may also contact her about participating in the Budget Payment Plan.
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November Committee Update
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If you are looking to talk about any new ideas for classes, benefits for our members, trends you are seeing in the current market, or anything else you would like the Association to do for our members, please call Christine Case, Membership Manager. She is excited to come and speak with you and visit your offices!
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Thank you to everyone who attended the RACM/RAPV Special Broker Event with Steve Murray, President of REAL Trends! What a great event! Steve Murray delivered an excellent program and we are honored he traveled from Colorado to join us! The Broker/Owner Task Force looks forward to bringing you more of these programs in 2018!
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The 2018 Sponsorship Catalogs were emailed on October 1st and are due back by December 31st. Don’t miss out on your opportunity!
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2018 Awards Ceremony
Mark your calendars!! Don’t book any appointments! You won’t want to miss out on our 2018 Awards Ceremony. It will be held on March 28, 2018, at the beautiful Union Station in downtown Worcester. Be on the lookout for nomination forms which will be coming out on January 2nd. Let’s start thinking about who in our industry deserves to be recognized!
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RACM New Agent Training
RACM New Agent Training Begins January 2018! INVEST IN YOUR SUCCESS!
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Wednesday, November 8th
CEU Class w/RMS & RES/TITLE
RE12R07 – Condominiums, Cooperatives & Timeshares
2 pm – 5 pm
Thursday, November 9th
Lunch & Learn with Prestige Home Mortgage
RE73R11 – Veterans Administration (VA) Loans
12 pm – 2 pm
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Friday, November 10th
CLOSED – VETERAN’S DAY
Tuesday, November 14th
Lunch & Learn w/Norcom Mortgage
203K Presentation
12 pm – 2 pm
Wednesday, November 15th
New Member Orientation
2 pm – 6 pm
This class is filling up fast! Brokers - please encourage your new agents to apply for membership. Applications can be found on our website. Any questions please contact Christine Case, Membership Manager at (508) 832-6600 ext. 3
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Tuesday, November 21st
Lunch & Learn w/Wintrust Mortgage
RE18RC07 – Property Assessments, Valuations & Taxation
12 pm – 2 pm
Thursday & Friday, November 23rd-24th
CLOSED – THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
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Friday, December 1st
CEU Classes at CREST
RE20R13 – Lead Paint Residential Sales and Rentals
9 am – 11 am
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Congratulations to our new REALTORS® applicants, who will be sworn in as RACM members at our next Member Orientation, and continued success to those members who have transferred offices!
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