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JULY 2015
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Contact Information OFFICERS: Robert “Dan” Dull, President Sue Filipovich, President-Elect Wes Chandler, Treasurer Charley Althof, Past-President DIRECTORS: Debbie Barber Betty Belding John Burgan Patrick Burgan Maureen Cline Debbie Parisi Chris Roman Janice Stevens Joe Zidian
Jessica Toker Perry CEO ........................................................................... jessica@ycar.org Pam Hernandez Executive Administrative Assistant .......................... pam@ycar.org Dawn Gaudio Membership Services/Certified Supra Master ...... dawn@ycar.org Jeff Hudson Technical Support ......................................................... jeff@ycar.org
AFFILIATE DIRECTOR: O.J. Thomas LEGAL COUNSEL: Attorney Donald. P. Leone OAR DIRECTORS: Dan Dull Sue Filipovich Wes Chandler Debbie Barber Jerri Florio OAR DIRECTOR AT-LARGE: David Klacik ALTERNATE OAR DIRECTORS: Charley Althof Betty Belding Debbie Parisi Chris Roman Joe Zidian 1
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Annual Golf Outing ................................................
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Annual Golf Outing Sponsorship Form ...............
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Committee Information .......................................... 2 General Membership & RPAC Auction ................ 9 Monthly Home Sales Numbers .............................. 10 New Members ..........................................................
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President’s Article ....................................................
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Presidents Sales Club Program ..............................
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RPAC Bocce Tournament ....................................... 11 RPAC Bocce Tournament Sponsorship Form ...... 12 RPAC Raffle ..............................................................
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Upcoming Events ....................................................
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2015 COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP
Affiliate Council ......................................... O.J. Thomas*
Legislative Committee .......................... Debbie Barber*
Alternative Advertising Task Force ........ John Burgan*
Personnel Committee ........................... Sue Filipovich*
Budget & Finance Committee .............. Wes Chandler*
Professional Standards Committee ............ Joe Zidian*
Building Advisory Committee ............... David Klacik*
Professional Standards Committee .... Betty Belding**
Building Advisory Committee ............ Tom D’Amico**
Purchase Agreement Committee ....... Patrick Burgan*
Bylaws & Policy Review Committee .. Charley Althof*
RPAC ............................................................ Jerri Florio*
Education Committee ................................ Gwen Bush*
RPAC .................................................... Debbie Barber**
Equal Opportunity Committee ............. Joan Zarlinga*
Safety & Security Committee .............. John Tomaino*
Golf Committee ....................................... Marsha Ruha*
Strategic Planning Committee ..................... Dan Dull*
Golf Committee ...................................... Sharon Flask**
Soup Kitchen ........................................ Marisa Volpini*
Grievance Committee ............................. Marsha Ruha*
Soup Kitchen ......................................... Marsha Ruha**
Installation Committee ......................... Sue Filipovich*
Trade Fair Committee ............................ Karen Ament*
Investment Committee .......................... Sue Filipovich*
*Chairman
**Co-Chairman
JULY/AUGUST COMMITTEE MEETINGS Wednesday, July 1
BUDGET & FINANCE MEETING
Wednesday, July 8
TRADE FAIR COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, July 9
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING BUDGET & FINANCE MEETING
Friday, July 26
RPAC MEETING
10:00AM 2:00PM 9:00AM 10:00AM
Wednesday, August 5
TRADE FAIR COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday, August 13
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Friday, August 14
RPAC MEETING
2:00PM 9:00AM 10:00AM
10:00AM
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WELCOME NEW YCAR MEMBERS!!! Photos taken at the May New Member Orientation class on Thursday, June 25, 2015
(from left to right) Joe Rafidi, Michelle Fabian, John Potter, Tyler Amendola, Bill Ford, Chrissie Broderick, President Dan Dull, Meredith Zitkovic, Presenter Paul Bevilacqua, Laura Kelley.
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2015 REALTOR® EVENTS YCAR
SUMMER EVENTS Annual Golf Outing Mill Creek North Course July 10, 2015, 10:30am Registration 11:30am Shotgun Start RPAC Bocce Tournament MVR (Mahoning Valley Resturant) August 22, 2015, 12:00pm Registration 12:30pm Tournament Start
2015 FALL EVENTS General Membership Meeting & RPAC Auction Avion on the Water Thursday, September 17 5:00pm Cocktails 5:30pm Meeting 6:15pm Dinner 7:00pm Auction Annual Trade Fair Mr. Anthony’s Thursday, October 8 2:00PM - 5:00PM
NAR
NAR CONFERENCE & EXPO Friday, November 13 through Monday, November 16 San Diego, California
OAR
ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXPO Sunday, September Sept. 20 through Tuesday, September 22 Columbus Hilton at Easton 5
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President’s Article Realtors Rate Most Cost Effective Home Improvement Projects (Spring ’15) By Robert “Dan” Dull, 2015 YCAR President
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EALTORS® from across the country have rated several home improvement projects that will not only add value to your home but will also recoup most of their costs upon resale. The 2015 Cost vs. Value Report helps owners decide if a project is worth the time and financial
investments. Deciding to take on a home improvement project can be overwhelming for many homeowners, and especially if they are trying to choose a project that will give them the biggest bang for their buck. REALTORS® know that features will be most attractive to potential buyers and this report provides homeowners with that insight. Curb appeal has always been important, so makes sense that the top five remodeling projects from the 2015 Cost vs. Value Report that will give you the highest return on investment are all smaller, exterior improvements. Steel Entry Door. For the second year in a row, REALTORS® have named the steel entry door the number one home improvement project when it comes to seeing a return on your investment. It is also consistently the least expensive project in the report, costing about $1,200 on average; it was also the only project on this year’s list to recoup more than 100 percent of its cost at resale on a national level. Manufactured Stone Veneer. This decorative building material is made to replicate the look of natural stone for a substantially lower price. This is the first year manufactured stone veneer has appeared in the Cost vs. Value report. On average, the project will cost around $7,150 and will recoup 92.2 percent of your investment. Garage Door Replacement. Upgrading your garage door can update the entire exterior of your home, not to mention enhancing curb appeal. The garage door is one of the first things a potential buyer will see. It is part of the first impression your home gives, so it is important that it looks its best. A mid-range steel garage door averages $1,595 and will recoup you 88.4 percent of your investment. Fiber-Cement Siding. This high-end siding is resistant to termites, rot, moisture and fire. It is also incredibly stable and does not flex, meaning you’ll save money on less frequent repainting. This project will average you $14,014, and you can expect a return on investment of 84.3 percent. Wood Deck Addition. An outdoor entertaining space is a large draw for many buyers. A deck provides a large amount of living area and at $30 per square foot it is a fraction of the cost of an indoor addition. The average cost for this project is $10,048 and recover 80.5 percent of your investment. Before taking on any of these projects it is important to remember that all real estate is local. Every neighborhood is unique and the popularity and resale value of a specific remodeling project varies from community to community. This is why it is so important to work with a Realtor®, “REALTORS® have unparalleled knowledge of local market conditions and can help you decide which projects will deliver the most return on investment in your area. The 2015 Cost vs. Value Report is published by Remodeling magazine publisher Hanley Wood, LLC and is done in collaboration with the National Association of REALTORS®. Additional data from the report can be found at NAR’s consumer website, HouseLogic.com. This article was published in the Vindicator’s Valley Homes section on Sunday, June 21, 2015
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2015 Presidents Sales Club Program For transactions CLOSED between JULY 1, 2014 and JUNE 30, 2015 Must be postmarked BY JULY 21, 2015 or hand delivered in person (or via an overnight delivery service) by 5:00 p.m. on July 22, 2015 to OAR Headquarters – Ohio Association of REALTORS® 200 East Town Street Columbus, OH 43215 Rules: Official Individual Rules
For Official Team Rules – Click here
Cover Sheet: The following Cover Sheet must be attached to each application: Individual Cover Sheet
For Team Cover Sheet – Click here
Transactions: Depending on the number of transactions you need to list, use the appropriate form below: 60 Transactions 140 Transactions 220 Transactions For PSC program questions, e-mail dawson@ohiorealtors.org The free ACROBAT READER will allow you to complete and print the form, but not save the form with your entries. Jeff ’s Tip: YOU CAN, HOWEVER, save the form, WITH YOUR ENTRIES, if you use the Google Chrome browser to view and modify the transaction form!!! After you enter your transactions, click Print and then simply change your Destination option to “Save As PDF”
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