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Announcing GMAR’s Placemaking Grant

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Table of ContentsAPRIL 2017

VOLUME 14, NUMBER 3 the official publication of the

Greater MetropolitanAssociation of REALTORS®

20 Oak Hollow St., Ste. 100Southfield, MI 48033

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OFFICERS

Karen Greenwood, President

James Iodice, President-Elect

Al Block, Treasurer

Debbie Zalewski, Immediate Past President

Duane Marsh, CEO

DIRECTORS

Gerry Miller, District 1 Director

Milton Duerod, District 4 Director

John O’Brien, District 5 Director

John McArdle, District 6 Director

Monique Carter, District 7 Director

Bart Patterson, District 8 Director

James Cristbrook, At Large Director

Brenda Lee Szlachta, At Large Director

Mohammed Khan, At Large Director

Scott Galloway, Affiliate Director

STAFF

Sharon Cobleigh, Reception

Traci Dean, Reception

Marnie Gray, Accounting

Travis Greer, Realtor® and Community Affairs

Porsha Hall, Membership

Tim Likes, Communication

Vickey Livernois, Operations & Education

Pauline Olszewski, Pro Standards & Toolshop

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Seaver Title Agency .......................................................................................... 7

Devon Title ........................................................................................................ 8

4 President’s Report

6 CEO’s letter

8 RPAC Report

9 WCR Report

10 Thank You RPAC Investors

11 GMAR Market Update - February 2017

12-13 February 2017 Sales Summary

14 From An Affiliate

14 With Our Deepest Sympathy

15 GMAR Getting Fit for Spring

16 Gold Sponsor Feature

17 Welcome New Members

18 April ToolShop Sale

19 GMAR Upcoming Events

20 GMAR YPN Trivia Night

21 GMAR Shred Day

22-37 Continuing Education Flyers

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P R E S I D E N T ’ S R E P O R T

By KAREN GREENWOOD2017 GMAR [email protected]

Announcing GMAR’s Placemaking Grant

It is often said that rather than selling homes or properties, Realtors® sell communities. As you are well aware, homestead buyers care deeply about safety, schools, and whether or not there is a sense of community in a neighborhood when considering where to purchase a home.

Placemaking is a relatively new term, but it reflects something that we as Realtors® are keenly aware of: revitalization projects generate interest and make those areas desirable, increasing property values. Small-scale investments can also spur even greater private investment and entrepreneurial activities, which also contribute to higher values. In a nutshell, Placemaking is an economic driver.

At GMAR, we recognize our ability to be a driving force, locally, in the revitalization of metro Detroit. So the Board of Directors is proud to announce the creation of the GMAR Placemaking Grant.

With a little funding and elbow grease, we can make a space a place.

GMAR Placemaking Grants will be awarded to communities and Realtors® who work together

to make their communities a better place to live, work, and play. Through the creation, renewal, or revitalization of a playground, downtown gathering place, dog park or others, we will begin to have an even greater impact on our regional economy.

Beginning April 1st, we will be accepting applications for two types of grants. The Small Improvement Grant ($1,000-$2,500) will be awarded to fund projects that are not necessarily large, but with a little funding and elbow grease, can make a space a place. The Shifting the Paradigm Project Grant ($2,500-$5,000) will be awarded to projects that will largely transform a neighborhood or community.

At GMAR, we are dedicated to making you and our communities, greater.

If you know of a project or are interested in learning more about the GMAR Placemaking Grant, please visit GMARonline.com/placemaking.


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While the DFCU Financial Board of Directors intends to pay Cash Back every year, and has done so since 2006, Cash Back is not guaranteed and will depend on our financial performance and other factors. Annual Cash Back payments are limited to an aggregate of $25,000 for each tax-reported

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Unauthorized Entry

Unauthorized entry in a property without a licensed agent can have serious ramifications. GMAR, through its professional standards system can levy fines and assess other penalties for violations of this sort. Realcomp also has policies in place to deal with these matters. They are:

1. We receive a complaint about a lockbox violation.

2. We ask the caller to send us all of the specific information in writing including names, dates, time of incident, descriptions, license plate info, police report and anything else that could help us follow-up.

3. We then send an email like what you see below.

4. Most of the time the showing agent responds and we ask for their side of the situation.

5. If proof of the violation was provided or if the showing agent admits to giving out the code we apply the lockbox violation charge.

6. All details are logged into CRM.

7. If a fine is applied we look back in CRM to see if this person received a prior lockbox violation report.

8. Recently, we began notifying the shareholder boards of reported violations.

Below is the template Realcomp uses when notifying an agent regarding a reported violation:

This letter is to inform you that access to properties (via lockbox code, key, etc.) is made available to licensed REALTORS® to accompany their clients. Lockbox codes cannot be given to any other persons other than those expressly

approved by the seller or listing broker. This includes, but is not limited to, members of the public, unlicensed assistants and service people. The Buyer Agent is required to be physically present for all showings unless prior express written consent is given by the Listing Agent and/or Seller to the contrary.

If an agent gives away access to a property to a member of the public they will be fined as low as $1,000 and could face the possibility of expulsion from the MLS. This policy was approved by the Board of Governors to enforce the importance of brokers and agents accompanying buyers (and other members of the public) on showing appointments.

Realcomp relies on all of our subscribers to use care in keeping properties secure and not allowing unauthorized, unaccompanied access to properties listed in RCO3.

Your clients, both buyers and sellers, expect their property and its belongings protected. Entry without the proper permissions or without a licensed agent can bring on many legal issues that can cause harm to any agent giving lock box codes to any individual without the proper authorizations.

Please, if you’re a listing or buyers agent, don’t put your license in peril through this prohibited behavior.

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R PA C R E P O R T

By KATIE WEAVERGMAR RPAC Chair 2017Michigan Realtors RPAC Trustee

FUN-draiser May 3rd at Historic Car Museum!

We are so excited for our next RPAC fun-draiser May 3rd at Stahls Automotive Foundation in Chesterfield. If you, your friends, your clients, or colleagues are car buffs, you won’t want to miss this!

Ted Stahl has amassed a collection of cars that is absolutely jaw dropping. Guests will be given a tour through the 45,000 square foot building accompanied by the resident Auto Historian. In addition to cars, the museum houses many musical instruments, motorcycles, vintage gas pumps, porcelain signs, neons, and much more.

Got Hot Wheels of your own? Enter our "Rad Realtor Rides" contest! Bring your ride to the event for a chance to win a trophy and bragging rights. Food, drink, great cause, and cool cars - sounds like a winner to me!

Keep your eyes peeled as ticket and contest information will be released soon.

Your RPAC would like to say a special thank you to all those that joined us for our annual Major Investor Luncheons. Our Host Committees held Luncheons in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties. Our Michigan Realtors® Representative Brad Ward gave a Legislative Update. Also Michigan Realtors® President Elect Sara Lipnitz masterfully detailed the impact RPAC has on our Industry, and our paychecks. We are proud to report over 20 new Major Investors joined this elite group this year. Congratulations!

For information on joining our committee or making your investment in RPAC, please feel free to reach out to me or Travis Greer at: [email protected] or [email protected].

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W C R R E P O R T

By BRENDA LEE SZLACHTAMichigan Women’s Council of REALTORS® State President

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APRIL WCR EVENTSThe Women’s Council of REALTORS® has received its final numbers for 2016 and I am happy to report it was another great year of progress and growth.

As most are aware, the chapters have been revamped to networks. The evolution of the Council’s brand standards, streamlined governance, organizational nimbleness, and added value for REALTORS® has contributed to the chartering of 4 new networks over this past year; bringing us to 260 total networks.

The Council went Global with members attending an international conference in Brazil.

I would be remiss if I did not mention a rise in RPAC investments of 10% (from $1.99 million to $2.18 million). Participation went from an already unprecedented 71% in 2016 to an even more impressive 76% in 2016 – additional proof of our members’ commitment to the real estate profession.

WCR successfully rolled out the new Member Benefit Program, giving members the opportunity to receive discounts on the worlds most recognized brands in 2 different categories: Business Services and Entertainment/Travel – brands members already know and trust.

Women and leadership was part of an important national conversation in 2016, not only with industry media but mainstream as well. Women’s Council members continue to perform and shine as leaders. Note that 65% of Council members hold leadership positions from our local community to the top levels of the National Association of REALTORS®.

Curious about the Women’s Council of REALTORS® and how you could benefit from membership? Give me a call or text I would love to share my passion and insights with you!

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Thank You RPAC Investors GMAR RPAC Investors

GMAR would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of the members who have made their investment in RPAC, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee. By investing in RPAC, these members are supporting REALTOR®-friendly legislators and policy initiatives that reflect the REALTOR® core values; protecting private property rights, reducing burdensome regulations on the industry and preserving the American Dream of Homeownership.

Below we recognize and applaud GMAR members who invested in RPAC for the month of February, 2017.

Ed AllenCharles AndersonMarlene ArnholdPhillip AusmanJanel BarberKathleen BarkerAnita BarrattPatricia BartosDaniel BeazleyTerri BloomNathan BojiSharon BonnerJason BorregardAyana BrazileAlthea BrownGraziella BrunerThomas BuchananJames BynumLila CasenaveSyed ChowdhuryJoel ClarkDebby ClinesmithTodd CraftJill CubbaRebecca CunninghamChristopher DaggyJulie DartBernadine DavisEmily Day

Debra DeAngeloMelissa DegenJohn DesJardinsKelly DixMargaret DresserCourtney DrewDebra DrongowskiNancy DuncansonMichael DunnJon EarlJon EckerlyAlonzo EdwardsCathy EliasNatalia EmelianovAndrea EsseAnthony FacioneJeffery FantoMichael FazioCathie FerdonKimberly FinneranRoxanne FitzpatrickCloteal FowlerSherry FrazierEllen FrinkJerry GardnerSigrid GarrickNicole GattoJeanne GilleranDianne Gouin

Joshua GriggsSheila Grimes-BhirdoRichard HaggertyAdam HammonsMichael HannahAngela HardingKaren HarlinChristina HarmanCynthia HarrisElizabeth HarrisMcCoy HicksEric HokeAnthony HolguinJennifer HooverCatherine HypesConnie IsbellKaren IwankowskiAudra JancicKathleen JardineRonald JasgurElizabeth JohnsonGordon JohnsonSherri JohnsonMeriem KadiBrandon KekichPam KingGerald KirklandBill KokenosGail Kosh

Lonnie KuprasConstance LaBarge-ThomasSharon LaFranceSheilah LemanskiJames LittlepageVickey LivernoisMichael LumettaDeborah MaloneHeather MapesYvonne MarksDiane MartinCecile MasseyDavid MathieuRuth Matthews-SchumacherDavid MauriceMarilyn MayberryRoger McDaidHazim MikaAlan MillardPatricia MillerGwendolyn MitchellKristine MondayDavid MorganJoe MorrisonMary MotowskiCindy MurphyJean NapolitanoTimothy NeatonMarc Nocera

Joshua NorberClara NorrisEdward O'BrienDorothy O'MalleyE'toile O'Rear-LibbettHorace ParkerBartley PattersonCharles PickeringThomas PierceChristopher PlummerAaron PringleSahir RashidMaria ReyesHeidi RhomeKeith RuloffFrederick RyckmanKaren RyckmanAdrienne SainAndre SalamyMohammad SaleemJulia SavageElizabeth SchneiderCarol SchraubenRutha SharpeKristin ShurmurSaif SiddiquiDominic SilvestriCathey SimmonsAlva Smith

Kellie SmithGarland SolomonLinda SpinduraMichael SwanbergRonnie TarganskiStephanie TaylorCheryl ThomasMarcus TwymanChris VanBelleCrystal VanDamCatherine WaunDonald WaxerMark WayneVicki WhittErin WilliamsErnestine WilliamsSheila WilliamsWanda WilliamsChristopher WiseGary WojcikCarol WoodardGrace WygalNhia YangJerry Yatooma

*Contributions are not deductible for Federal income tax purposes. RPAC contributions are voluntary and used for political purposes. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal or otherwise impacting your membership rights. For individuals investing $1,000.00 or greater, up to 30% of this total investment may be forwarded to the National Association of REALTORS® RPAC. All amounts forwarded to the National Association of REALTORS® RPAC are charged against the applicable contribution limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a

Thank You Offices Who Have 40% or Greater Participation Rate!We also recognize these offices that have a 40% or greater participation rate amongst their REALTORS®.

Congratulations and keep up the great support of the profession!

August Appraisals Bruner Realty LLC Cecile's Realty & Associates Changing Places Moving Christopher J Daggy Clearbrook Appraisal Coldwell Banker Preferred

Dumas Realty Gary Grossman, Broker IMIR Appraisal Company Immense Realty Group JC Cornerstone Realty LLC M & M Property Investments LLC Midwest Realty Exchange Inc.

Neaton Realty Co., LLC People's Real Estate, LLC Pickering Real Estate Real Estate King Real Estate Today, LLC Richard M. Haggerty, Broker Roger Dale McDaid

Royal Realty Showcase Homes, LLC The House Stop, LLC Valle Realty Downriver Property Experts America First Real Estate LLC Chappell Real Estate & Invest.

City Life Realty, P.C. Galloway & Collens, PLLC Hannah Realty & Prop Mge L & S Appraisal Inc. Logan Realty Reliable Realty Sharpe Properties Co., Inc



Local Market Update – February 2017This is a research tool provided by Realcomp.

GMAR® ReportCovers the Greater Metropolitan Area of Detroit, including but not limited to locales in Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and WayneCounties.

Residential February Year to DateKey Metrics 2016 2017 % Change Thru 2-2016 Thru 2-2017 % Change

New Listings 5,043 4,145 - 17.8% 9,881 8,151 - 17.5%

Pending Sales 3,488 3,546 + 1.7% 6,458 6,538 + 1.2%

Closed Sales 2,795 2,461 - 11.9% 5,707 5,317 - 6.8%

Days on Market Until Sale 58 49 - 15.5% 56 49 - 12.5%

Median Sales Price* $127,000 $132,250 + 4.1% $130,000 $138,000 + 6.2%

Average Sales Price* $168,602 $174,681 + 3.6% $168,511 $178,114 + 5.7%

Percent of List Price Received* 96.0% 96.5% + 0.5% 95.9% 96.4% + 0.5%

Inventory of Homes for Sale 13,767 7,709 - 44.0% –– –– ––

Months Supply of Inventory 3.7 2.0 - 45.9% –– –– ––

Condo February Year to DateKey Metrics 2016 2017 % Change Thru 2-2016 Thru 2-2017 % Change

New Listings 865 710 - 17.9% 1,811 1,437 - 20.7%

Pending Sales 653 694 + 6.3% 1,218 1,262 + 3.6%

Closed Sales 533 538 + 0.9% 1,066 1,091 + 2.3%

Days on Market Until Sale 52 39 - 25.0% 52 41 - 21.2%

Median Sales Price* $129,000 $136,250 + 5.6% $125,950 $136,000 + 8.0%

Average Sales Price* $140,249 $154,675 + 10.3% $142,959 $159,688 + 11.7%

Percent of List Price Received* 95.5% 96.6% + 1.2% 95.7% 96.7% + 1.0%

Inventory of Homes for Sale 2,072 1,016 - 51.0% –– –– ––

Months Supply of Inventory 2.8 1.4 - 50.0% –– –– ––

* Does not account for sale concessions and/or downpayment assistance. | Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures and can sometimes look extreme due to small sample size.

A rolling 12-month calculation represents the current month and the 11 months prior in a single data point. If no activity occurred during a month, the line extends to the next available data point.

Median Sales Price - ResidentialRolling 12-Month Calculation All MLS

GMAR® Report

1-2003 1-2005 1-2007 1-2009 1-2011 1-2013 1-2015 1-2017

$25,000

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$100,000

$125,000

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$175,000

Median Sales Price - CondoRolling 12-Month Calculation All MLS

GMAR® Report

1-2003 1-2005 1-2007 1-2009 1-2011 1-2013 1-2015 1-2017

$40,000

$60,000

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$100,000

$120,000

$140,000

$160,000

Current as of March 1, 2017. All data from Realcomp II Ltd. Report © 2017 ShowingTime.


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Residential Real Estate Recap: Median Home Sale Prices

Still on the Rise, Up 6.2% from 2016 Home Sales Slow as Inventory Remains Tight

February Monthly Highlights:• The start of the year ushered in a wave of good news about a hot stock market, higher wages and an active

home sales environment. At the same time, housing prices have continued to rise, and the low inventory situation and affordability crunch has been particularly hard on first-time buyers struggling to get into the market. Nevertheless, buyer activity is easily outpacing seller activity in much of the country, culminating in relatively quick sales and low supply.

Unemployment has reached pre-recession levels, and Americans remain optimistic about finding quality employment. This matters because job growth and higher paychecks fuel home purchases. Unfortunately, thatwon't matter for potential buyers if price appreciation outpaces income growth and if mortgage rates continue their upward trend. Sellers are getting a generous number of offers in this market. The worry for sellers thenbecomes that there will not be a generous number of homes to choose from when they become buyers.

• All MLS sales for the month were down by 7.2% Y-O-Y, from 5,113 to 4,745. All MLS sales decreased M-O-Mfrom 5,275.

• The median sale price for All MLS sales was up by 6.2% Y-O-Y, from $130,000 to $138,000. The All MLS median sale price decreased M-O-M from $144,000.

• Average Days On-Market (DOM) for All MLS sales decreased by 7 days Y-O-Y, from 63 to 56. The ALL MLS avg. DOM increased M-O-M by 1 day.

• All MLS on-market listings (inventory) decreased by 39.5% Y-O-Y from 26,650 to 16,110. All MLS on-market listings decreased M-O-M from 16,714.


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• 6.4% of Residential and Condo On-Market listings are flagged as “lender mediated”. These listings include foreclosures and those marked as short sales. This percentage is down 3.4% Y-O-Y based on the recalculated percentage for February, 2016, which is 9.8%. The percentage of lender mediated listings is down by .6% M-O-M (from 7.0% in January). The largest percentage of properties identified as lender-mediated fall into the price range of “$150,000 and Below”.

• Fastest Selling (35 days and under) Communities (with 10 or More Sales) YTD:1: Holly Vlg—18 Days on Market2: Lathrup Vlg—20 Days on Market3: Clawson—24 Days on Market4: South Lyon—25 Days on Market5: Brighton—26 Days on Market7: Huron Twp-Wayne County—27 Days on Market8: Berkley—29 Days on Market9: Farmington—30 Days on Market10: Novi—31 Days on Market11: Oak Park—31 Days on Market12: Pittsfield Twp—31 Days on Market

13: Plymouth—31 Days on Market14: Hazel Park—32 Days on Market15: Wixom—32 Days on Market16: Ferndale—33 Days on Market17: Flat Rock—33 Days on Market18: Oceola Twp—34 Days on Market19: Sterling Heights—35 Days on Market20: Livonia—35 Days on Market21: Howell—35 Days on Market22: Northville—35 Days on Market

Realcomp Shareholder Boards & Associations of REALTORS®:• DABOR, Laura

Green, EVP,313-278-2220

• DAR, Sharon Armour, EVP,313-962-1313

• ETAR, Stacy Priehs,

President, 810-364-1621

• GPBR, Bob Taylor, CEO,313-882-8000

• LUTAR, 810-664-0271

• LCAR, Pam Leach, EVP,810-225-1100

• NOCBOR, Patricia Jacobs, EVP,248-674-4080

• GMAR, Duane Marsh, EVP,248-478-1700

Notes: The “ALL MLS” jurisdiction encompasses all listings reflected in Realcomp’s MLS database, including those outside

of Michigan.♣ Metro-Detroit (new) encompasses Oakland, Wayne, Livingston, & Macomb data.+ “Greater Wayne County’ represents Wayne County minus the City of Detroit.• Grosse Pointe includes Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Shores, Grosse

Pointe Woods, & Lake Twp.• MLS listing data coverage in these counties is limited: Hillsdale, Huron, Montcalm, Sanilac, & Tuscola.

February 2017

Feb-17 Feb-16 % Change Feb-17 Feb-16 % Change Feb-17 Feb-16 % Change Feb-17 Feb-16 % Change

All MLS (All Inclusive) 4,745 5,113 -7.2% $138,000 $130,000 +6.2% 56 63 -11.1% 16,110 26,650 -39.5%

City of Detroit* 318 260 +22.3% $25,000 $21,872 +14.3% 60 70 -14.3% 1,593 2,575 -38.1%

Dearborn/Dearborn Heights* 124 162 -23.5% $125,000 $104,000 +20.2% 38 50 -24.0% 365 661 -44.8%

Genesee County 331 372 -11.0% $106,750 $100,000 +6.7% 70 89 -21.3% 1,152 1,750 -34.2%

Greater Wayne* 995 1,072 -7.2% $123,900 $108,000 +14.7% 43 52 -17.3% 2,252 4,105 -45.1%

Grosse Pointe Areas* 56 66 -15.2% $209,676 $215,000 -2.5% 53 55 -3.6% 144 317 -54.6%

Hillsdale County 8 9 -11.1% $124,950 $156,000 -19.9% 131 125 +4.8% 55 77 -28.6%

Huron County 4 7 -42.9% $65,700 $44,500 +47.6% 218 219 -0.5% 55 77 -28.6%

Jackson County 125 115 +8.7% $119,900 $109,500 +9.5% 100 101 -1.0% 753 795 -5.3%

Lapeer County 63 60 +5.0% $174,900 $147,500 +18.6% 88 82 +7.3% 290 572 -49.3%

Lenawee County 73 82 -11.0% $127,450 $120,500 +5.8% 95 108 -12.0% 374 427 -12.4%

Livingston County 164 204 -19.6% $240,000 $224,950 +6.7% 54 61 -11.5% 563 894 -37.0%

Macomb County 797 931 -14.4% $131,750 $125,000 +5.4% 48 50 -4.0% 1,955 4,325 -54.8%

Metro Detroit Area* 3,375 3,685 -8.4% $144,900 $138,000 +5.0% 48 54 -11.1% 9,754 17,524 -44.3%

Monroe County 105 108 -2.8% $135,000 $139,450 -3.2% 88 97 -9.3% 559 745 -25.0%

Montcalm County 0 0 -- $0 $0 -- 0 0 -- 10 9 +11.1%

Oakland County 1,101 1,218 -9.6% $203,250 $185,950 +9.3% 47 55 -14.5% 3,391 5,625 -39.7%

Saginaw County 129 117 +10.3% $73,950 $77,853 -5.0% 75 82 -8.5% 588 845 -30.4%

Sanilac County 21 14 +50.0% $110,625 $73,450 +50.6% 118 88 +34.1% 172 226 -23.9%

Shiawassee County 46 58 -20.7% $73,500 $72,000 +2.1% 83 105 -21.0% 156 326 -52.1%

St. Clair County 133 150 -11.3% $130,950 $105,000 +24.7% 66 77 -14.3% 549 1,107 -50.4%

Tuscola County 24 27 -11.1% $76,000 $77,000 -1.3% 90 85 +5.9% 114 200 -43.0%

Washtenaw County 248 242 +2.5% $234,541 $205,000 +14.4% 49 67 -26.9% 1,016 1,276 -20.4%

Wayne County 1,313 1,332 -1.4% $99,900 $91,000 +9.8% 47 55 -14.5% 3,845 6,680 -42.4%

Listing and Sales Summary Report

* Included in county numbers.

Current as of March 1, 2017. All data from Realcomp II Ltd. This report is not to be reproduced or redistributed without Realcomp's express written consent. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Report © 2016 ShowingTime.

Total Sales (Units) Median Sales Prices Average DOM On-Market Listings (Ending Inventory)

With Our Deepest SympathyFRANK WHETSTINE

We are sad to inform you of the February 27 death of member Frank Whetstine. Frank is the son of former WWOCAR President Marge Whetstine.

GMAR staff, leadership and membership extend warm condolences to the family and friends of Frank.

ANNE MOLONEYWe are sad to inform you of the January 30 death of

member Anne Moloney of Century 21 Town & Country in West Bloomfield.

GMAR staff, leadership and membership extend warm condolences to the family and friends of Anne.

If you would like to let your fellow REALTORS® know about the recent passing of another member, please submit the information [email protected].


JOHN HIGGINSBest Choice LendingAffiliate Chair

The spring selling season is upon us. Below are a couple of ideas to make the most of this busy time of the year with the goal of having each transaction move along as smoothly as possible.

Remember, GMAR and all of its resources are available for you to tap into anytime. Here a number of ideas to get your listings sold and your buyers to the closing table.

1. Look to GMAR for a new skill. Whether it be a class on MSHDA’s Down Payment Assistance Program or how to work with the ever growing category of buyers and sellers, such as seniors. GMAR offers many opportunities to grow your knowledge to help you close the next deal. Check the calendar to see what classes are coming up.

2. Look to an affiliate and vendor partner to make your next transaction a smooth ride

For your Listingi. Get your moving company involved early. Homes are

selling fast. Don’t leave this piece to the last minute.

ii. Look into a home warranty at the time of the listing. It may offer your sellers many advantages in a hot market.

iii. Get pre-title ordered right away. Why wait? Finding out that a cloud is on title a couple weeks from closing can be a deal breaker.

iv. Need to put that listing in the best light to attract top dollar? Staging the home could be the answer.

For the Buyerv. Get your buyer pre-approved as early as possible. In a hot

market the seller will want to see that the buyer is worthy of taking the house off the market.

vi. Partner with a home inspector you trust. No home is perfect. Having a home inspector that will put the home’s condition in the proper light is vitally important.

GMAR has a tremendous number of resources to bring to bear in your daily business. Look to the Association, their members and their affiliates for assistance. Use the GMAROnline.com website to connect. All the educational classes are posted and fellow Realtors® and affiliates are all a click or call away.

I hope the spring season is off to strong start. And we, the Affiliate Committee, wish you continued success.

FROM AN AFFILIATE



ARE YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS FIT FOR SPRING?1 Elective CE Credit

Find out how to best utilize your sphere of influence to increase your marketing strategies, including social media and business networking.Break-out sessions start at 9am

IS YOUR TITLE FIT FOR CLOSING?1 Elective CE Credit

Find out about quiet titles and why they are necessary. Also learn about how and when a title can be cleared to close.Break-out sessions start at 9am

IS YOUR HOME FIT FOR SPRING?1 Elective CE Credit

Find out about the Inspection process, issues of disclosure, your role as a REALTOR®, and expectations and limitations.Break-out sessions start at 9am

FREE FOR GMAR MEMBERS ONLY

REGISTRATION REQUIRED ONLINE AT

GMARonline.com/Calendar

Are You Fit For Spring?After your ONE break-out session and breakfast, hear from our special event guest speakers: Real Estates Ris-ing Stars Panel, Michigan Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley, and Brad Ward of the Michigan Realtors®

Monday, May 22, 2017 | 9am-12:30pm

Hosted by GMAR Affiliate Committee

(registration begins at 8:30am)

Shriners Silver Garden Event Center | 24350 Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48075

HOT BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED!

Brian Calley


G O L D S P O N S O R F E AT U R E

Products And Service Designed For Real Estate Transactions

Many homeowners know American Home Shield® as a valuable resource when covered home system components and appliances break down over time due to normal wear and tear. As the nation’s leading home warranty company, AHS has been protecting customers’ homes for over 45 years. AHS also serves real estate professionals and their clients with innovative, customizable home warranty products specifically for real estate transactions.

Designed from the ground up with input from real estate pros, contractors and service professionals, AHS® Real Estate Home Warranties are built to streamline real estate transactions and to help home buyers proceed with confidence. With three packages offering consistent, high levels of coverage, home buyers and home sellers get exactly the protection they need, at special real-estate-only prices.

“Home warranties play very important roles in real estate transactions with benefits for sellers and buyers alike,” says Ashley Arnold, AHS Manager of Sales Resources, Marketing and Support. AHS Home Warranty coverage also offers added value to listings, which helps increase buyer confidence. For buyers, home warranties may help protect new investments when high repair or replacement costs are avoided on covered items. And, for real estate professionals, adding AHS Home Warranty coverage to listings can help properties stand out from others on the market.”

AHS offers three different home warranty plans to real estate clients. ShieldEssentialSM covers the most critical home systems that homeowners most often say they want in a home warranty. ShieldPlusSM covers the most critical home systems, plus many major household appliances. ShieldCompleteSM offers the most comprehensive coverage, including items in the ShieldEssential and ShieldPlus plans

combined, and more. Qualified sellers can add the Seller Coverage Option, which includes coverage for the same items as ShieldEssential, for up to six months while their home is on the market.

“At AHS, we know how important service excellence is to real estate professionals,” Arnold says. “In addition to streamlining real estate transactions, AHS Home Warranties help real estate professionals continue to deliver high levels of service to their clients long after deals close. For example, when a covered item breaks down, homeowners have ready access to the AHS Nationwide Network of over 11,000 independent service contractors and 45,000 service technicians across the country for reliable repair help.”

According to Arnold, the company’s commitment to service excellence doesn’t end there. “After service has been performed, we send follow-up customer satisfaction surveys to all customers with an email address on file,” she adds. “The results from those surveys help drive our customer service delivery improvements and help us grade our contractors.”

AHS also assigns dedicated Account Executives to real estate professionals. “Our Account Executives help real estate professionals serve their clients, close transactions, increase business, and build the kind of long-term client relationships that lead to repeat business and referrals,” Arnold says.

To find your AHS Account Executive, visit ahs.com/realestate/find-a-local-rep

Jordan, William - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services HWWB

McNally, Michael - Hemlock Development Group, LLC

Pickens, Margery - Howard Hanna Birmingham

Barnett, Jodi - Max Broock, REALTORS, Birmingham

DuBois, Camille - Max Broock, REALTORS, Birmingham

Buxton, Carolyn - National Realty Centers

Tremain, Anne - Shain Park, REALTORS

Wilde, Matthew - SRE Matrix Michigan, LLC

Pemberton, Reed - Real Estate One Fraser

Farmer, Nicole - Professional Realty Team, LLC

Hicks, Shannon - W Realty

Comaianni, Dan - Re/Max First Clinton Twp.

Berlin, Michelle - RE/MAX First - Clinton Township

Hogan, Kelcy - Real Living Kee Realty Clinton

Holmes, Michael - Agency Republic

Allen, Shatesha - Market Elite Inc.

Blue, Jessica - Market Elite Inc.

Ghesquiere, Brian - Select R.E. Professionals Inc.

Kovac, Dobrila - Select R.E. Professionals Inc.

Piskorowski, Steven - Select R.E. Professionals Inc.

Spalding, Jeffrey - Select R.E. Professionals Inc.

Osullivan, Tammy - RNR Real Estate LLC

Gore, David - Michigan Appraisal Group North

Sopha, Jason - Coldwell Banker Professionals

Walstrom, Eric - Alexander Real Estate Services

Caldwell, Martina - Keller Williams Royal Oak Market Center

Lindsey, Ruth - Keller Williams Royal Oak Market Center

Pennymon, Heaven - Keller Williams Royal Oak Market Center

Wyckhouse, John - Keller Williams Royal Oak Market Center

Poloney, Mark - Re/Max First - Royal Oak

Degree, Sherrie - Real Estate One Royal Oak

Rickstad, Michael - RE/MAX Vision

Sudduth, Nicholas - RE/MAX Vision

Gross, Christopher - RE/MAX Eclipse

Lowell, Ian - Century 21 Town & Country-Birm

Hardoin, Denise - Buyers First Realty LLC

Anzures, Carissa - Burland & Rossi, LLC

Burland, Robert - Burland & Rossi, LLC

Rossi, David - Burland & Rossi, LLC

Corley, Candice - Michigan Elite Realty, LLC

McCarthy, Ruth - EXP Realty LLC

Lobsinger, Jill - New Michigan Realty LLC

Abke, Erica - Real Living Kee Realty Troy

Abel, Wendi - Imagine Home Realty

Rutowski, Dennis - Imagine Home Realty

Betzing, Douglas - Real Living Kee Realty

Dawes, Samuel - Real Living Kee Realty

Fennell, Alex - Real Living Kee Realty

Hein, Mary - Real Living Kee Realty

Liston, Matthew - Gleba and Associates

Valensky, Brittany - Quest Realty LLC

Dean, Candice - Encore Real Estate Group

Tyson, Charles - Encore Real Estate Group

Briggs, Jeffrey - Keller Williams Realty Ann Arbor Market Center, Inc.

Manolakis, James - Keller Williams Realty Ann Arbor Market Center, Inc.

Ulewicz, Christopher - Keller Williams Realty Ann Arbor Market Center, Inc.

Beydoun, Ali - Own It Realty LLC

Hazimi, Dena - Own It Realty LLC

Dakroub, Khalil - Real Estate One

Powers, Christopher - Century 21 Curran & Christie Drbrn. Hts.

Powers, Crystal - Century 21 Curran & Christie Drbrn. Hts.

Manns, Candis - Elite Realty

Thronebury, Robert - Elite Realty

Tabscott, Anitra - Vision Realty Centers, LLC

Anderson, Michelle - Title Partners, LLC

Wojtowicz, Mark - Re/Max Dream Properties

Halawi, Safaa - Century 21 Curran & Christie

Vroom, Gary - Century 21 Curran & Christie

Schlaf, Raquel - National Realty Centers Northv

Burkhardt, Ryan - Keller Williams Rlty-Plymouth Market Center

Burnett, Rebecca - Keller Williams Rlty-Plymouth Market Center

Johnson, Kena - Keller Williams Rlty-Plymouth Market Center

Willis, Catina - Keller Williams Rlty-Plymouth Market Center

Smith, Debra - Remerica Hometown

Wiley, Mitchell - Remerica Hometown

Jensen, JoAnne - Coldwell Banker Preferred, Realtors®

Leszcynski, Jodie - Coldwell Banker Preferred, Realtors®

Gillanders, Mary - Remerica Hometown One

Rosecrans, Mary - Help-U-Sell of Metro Detroit

Gramlich, Sherri - Properties Realty

Hunter, Gregory - Properties Realty

Minor, Kevin - Bittinger Team

Falletich, Anthony - Century 21 Premier

Nolan, Jennifer - Hinton Real Estate Group

James, Kimberly - James Hall Realty

Khan, Fatin - Home Pride Realty

Huston, Deloris - Systematic Realty

Fox, Aaron - M 1 Realty inc.

Hodges, Renee - M 1 Realty inc.

Brown, Eric - Downtown Realty

Whitney, Jaime - In-House Realty LLC

Butler, Gwendolynn - Network Real Estate

Claramont, Jeremiah - Network Real Estate

Slusser, Timothy - Network Real Estate

Lightbody, Paul - Bynum Ward & Associates

Quantock, Deborah - Arterra Realty LLC

O'Kronley, Heather - Keller Williams Roch. Ste.A

Tikkanen, Christopher - Real Living Kee Realty- Roch suite 5

Bower, David - Carriage House Appraisals

Belaya, Elina - Market Value Property Specialists

Pruitt, Charles - Century 21 AAA North

Knight, Tanesha - Keller Williams Central

Shelby, Nancy - Keller Williams Realty Central

Hallac, Julius - RE/MAX First

Wasserman, Rachel - Caliber Home Loans

Meyer, Keiler - MHR Real Estate LLC

Venturini, Anthony - Right Realty

Spears, Sherri - Johnson Premier Realty

Ibrahim, Adora - LighthouseReal Estate Group

Jajjo, Vanessa - LighthouseReal Estate Group

Kassab, Alvin - LighthouseReal Estate Group

Kesto, Sal - LighthouseReal Estate Group

Nardozzi, Ryan - LighthouseReal Estate Group

Saroki, Teresa - LighthouseReal Estate Group

Yaldoo, Rana - LighthouseReal Estate Group

Mikho, Salma - Powerhouse Realty LLC

Richards, Neil - Real Estate One Farm. Hills

Thornton-Green, Tanya - Tanya Thornton-Green

Tsapatrois, Philip - Weichert Realtors Select

Bernas, Kurt - RE/MAX New Trend

Campbell, Krystal - Complete Action Real Estate LLC

Denha, Hayfaa - Creative Real Estate Agency Inc.

Morman, La Shawn - Dwellings Unlimited LLC

Hunter, Cynthia - Keller Williams Realty West Bloomfield MC

Todoroff, Darrell - Keller Williams Realty West Bloomfield MC

Wares, Allice - Keller Williams Realty West Bloomfield MC

Borges, Denise - Century 21 Hartford

Carter, Wanda - Century 21 Hartford

Slobin, Tracy - Mutual Realty, LLC

Rankin, Christopher - ERA Reardon Realty

Mantel, Michelle - Great Lakes Real Estate Agency LLC

Branch, Evan - Remerica United Realty

Cutright, Ronald - Remerica United Realty

Ehlers, Gary - Remerica United Realty

Patterson, Donald - Remerica United Realty

Imseeh, Nahla - 3 DX Real Estate, LLC.

Spelman, Michael - 3 DX Real Estate, LLC.

Cook, Nathaniel - Cadel Premier Properties

George, Kyle - Century 21 Affiliated

Cheetwood, Drew - Keller Williams Northville Market Center, Inc.

Polonowski, Scott - Keller Williams Northville Market Center, Inc.

Gough, Stacy - Reliable Real Estate, Inc.

Golich, Kim - Real Estate One, Inc.

Delly, Raquel - Keller Williams Realty-Commerce Market Center

Boksa, Oliver - Real Estate One, Inc.

Mann, Oleg - OMG Realty

Vaughn, Daleik - Carrington Real Estate Services

Ukrainec, Rebecca - Five Star Real Estate


We Couldn’t Do It Without You

N E W M E M B E R S

Welcome, New Members!

THANK YOU ORIENTATION SPONSORS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2017:

ROBERT ZORZANSuburban Home Inspections, LLS

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Check out the monthly promo’s for April!

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Promotion expires April 30, 2016

April ToolShop SalePRICES VALID MARCH 1-30, 2017

Plain Brochure Box #2855$10.95 ($14.95)

Assorted 6x24 Riders #2722$4.50 ($6.00)

All REALTOR Clothing 10% OFF$18-63 ($20-$70)

*Don’t forget to visit the GMAR ToolShop at these upcoming events:

• May 2: Realcomp Tools of the Trade Expo

• May 5: GMAR Shred Day


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SUCCESSFULLY SELLING HUD HOMESCE Credits: 3 standardTuesday, April 410:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. GMAR ClassroomFREE, Membermax & EduPass$25, Non- Members

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATIONCE Credits: 3 standardWednesday, April 59:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.GMAR Classroom

E-PRO® CERTIFICATIONCE Credits: 8 standard Tuesday, April 119:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. GMAR ClassroomFREE, Membermax & EduPass$99, Members $119, Non-Members

MASTERING THE TRANSACTION FROM A-Z CE Credits: 2 standard, 1 legalTuesday, April 139:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.GMAR ClassroomFREE, Members Only

GOOD FRIDAYFriday, April 14 GMAR Office Closes at 12:00 Noon

MSHDA HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAMCE Credit: 1 standardThursday, April 2010:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.GMAR ClassroomFREE, Membermax & EduPass$25, Non- Members

GREEN DESIGNATIONCE Credits: 15 standard Mon. & Tue., April 24 & 259:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. GMAR ClassroomFREE, Membermax & EduPass$250, Members $295, Non- Members

SENIOR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST DESIGNATION (SRES)CE Credits: 11 standard, 2 legalWed. & Thurs., April 26 & 279:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. GMAR ClassroomFREE, Membermax & EduPass$350, Members $399, Non-Members

UPCOMING EVENTSREGISTER HERE

APRIL 2017

THURSDAY | MAY 25, 20176:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.CRAFT BREWW CITY27843 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334$25 per personIncludes 2 drink tickets, food, and trivia!

Come have some fun with the brand new YPN GMAR group! Members say this is their best network for making referral partners and life-long friends. Craft Breww provides great food and a huge selection of drinks in a modern but cozy atmosphere. You won’t want to miss this!

Members Only

SHRED DAYMEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS WELCOME!

May 5, 2017 | 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m.20 Oak Hollow St, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033

SHRED UP TO 4 PAPER BOXES FOR FREE

Look for our tents on the north side of the building.Volunteers will help you unload.

Don’t forget to check out the sale in the ToolShop while you’re here!

• Plastic or metal spiral bound books

• Staples, Envelopes

• Rubber bands• Binder clips• Paper clips• Manilla folders

• Carbon Copies• Colored paper• ACO Fastener

Folders• File hanging

folders• White ledger

paper

UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS:• Plastics• Cardboard• Computer parts• Large 3 ring binders• Garbage, Foreign Objects• Magazine, Newspaper

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

Greater MetropolitanREALTORS®

Association of(248) 478-1700 | [email protected]


Course 1800-2/4 Continuing Education Courses

Topics Covered:

Michigan Laws & Rules Update

Real Estate Related Case Law

Federal Laws & Rules Update

Historic Michigan Case Law

Avoiding Fraud & Misrepresentation

MemberMax/EduPass: FREE! GMAR Members: $50.00 Non-Members: $60.00

Call (248) 478-1700

Online at GMARonline.com

6 Legal CE Credits

Class Location: 20 Oak Hollow, Suite 100, Southfield, MI

Class Times: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

DATE OF COURSE INSTRUCTOR

Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Bart Patterson

Friday, March 31, 2017 Brent Belesky

Friday, May 19, 2017 Brent Belesky

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 Jeff Benjamin

Thursday, July 20, 2017 Bart Patterson

Thursday, August 31, 2017 Deanna DuRussel

Friday, September 8, 2017 Jeff Benjamin

Monday, September 11, 2017 Claudia Cauley

Tuesday, September 26, 2017 Bart Patterson

Thursday, October 12, 2017 Jeff Benjamin

Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Brent Belesky

Tuesday, October 31, 2017 Claudia Cauley

Tuesday, November 7, 2017 Deanna DuRussel

DEADLINE TO COMPLETE CONTINUING EDUCATION IS DECEMBER 31, 2017

THIS COURSE DOES NOT MEET THE NAR CODE OF ETHICS REQUIREMENT.

Accredited Buyer’s Representative

Designation

The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. The overall goals of the ABR® Designation Course are to:

Prepare real estate professionals to thoroughly represent buy-er-clients in real estate transactions and provide the quality of service and degree of fidelity to buyers that sellers have cus-tomarily enjoyed.

Offer ideas and methods for building a buyer representation

business.

Develop a self-customized tool for conducting a buyer counseling session.

May 8 & 9, 2017 8:30 a.m. Registration

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Class

20 Oak Hollow, Suite 100, Southfield, MI

MemberMax/EduPass: FREE! GMAR Members: $195.00

Non-Members: $225.00

Call (248) 478-1700


Presented by:

DEANNA DURUSSEL

ABR, SRS, RENE, PSA, SFR

DESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion of the two-day ABR Course, including an 80% passing grade on the exam.

After you complete this course you will have three (3) years in which to complete the other requirements.

Successful completion of one of the ABR® elective courses, Documentation verifying five (5) completed transactions in which you acted solely as a buyer representative (no dual agency). Any transactions closed prior or closed within three years after completing the ABR Course are eligible for credit.

Maintain active membership with REBAC(($110.00/year) and NAR.

13 Elective, 2 Legal CE Credits

Looking for Advanced RPR Classes?

May 23, 2017

Basics – Intro to RPR 10am- 11am 1 elective CE Credit REALTORS® across the country are enhancing their business by using the Realtors Property Resource®. In this introductory class, you’ll learn how top agents use RPR as their all-in-one data and information source to build their business and impress clients. You'll also learn how to use RPR Mobile on your Android or iPhone to instantly view properties, create, customize, save, and send reports with your added photos, audio, and text notes. Don't miss this exciting and informative class! RPR Advanced 11:30am-1:30pm 2 elective CE Credits A 2 hour presentation about Advanced RPR Information.

Both courses held at: GMAR 20 Oak Hollow, Suite 100, Southfield Call: (248) 478-1700 Email: [email protected]


Agent Topics:

Agent Referrals

Car Insurance

Checklists

Commercial Property

E & O Insurance

Grievances

Personalized Marketing Materials

Presentations buyers/sellers

Title Insurance & Title Companies

Forms

Agent 101:Agent 101: You Don’t Know What You Don’t KnowYou Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

Both Parties of the Transaction:

Appraisals

Closing

Traditional vs. Designated

Escrow Accounts

Final Walk-Through

Home Warranties

Closing Document

Mutual Release

Purchase Agreements

Transaction Coordinator

Buyer Focus:

Bill of Sale

Buyer Broker Agreements

Closing Costs, Pre Paids & Escrow

EMD

Home Inspection

HUD Homes/Bank Owned

New Construction

Pre-Approval

Preview Appointments

PMI

Seller Focus:

Certificate of Occupancy

Listing Package Paperwork

Mortgage Payoff

Open House

Sellers Disclosure Stmt

Transfer Taxes


June 6 2017 9:30 a.m. Registration

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Class



Non-Members: $40.00

Call (248) 478-1700 Online at GMARonline.com

Presented by:

DEANNA DURUSSEL ABR, SRS, RENE, PSA, SFR

May 10, 2017 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. GMAR | 20 Oak Hollow, Suite 100, Southfield, MI

$50 Premier Members | $65 Non-Members Included for MemberMax™ & EduPass

PLUS RECEIVE 2 ELECTIVE & 1 LEGAL CE CREDIT!

Visit us online at GMARonline.com or call (248) 478-1700

to make your reservation today!

April 11, 2017 8:30 a.m. Registration

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Class 20 Oak Hollow, Suite 100, Southfield, MI


Call (248) 478-1700


Presented by: FURHAD WAQUAD

CIPS, ABR, CRS, GRI, SFR BPOR, TRC, AHWD

8 elective credits

April 24 & 25, 2017 8:30 a.m. Registration

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Class




Call (248) 478-1700


Presented by:

BART PATTERSON

ABR, ACP, CIAS, CRS, CDPE, GREEN, e-PRO, GRI SRES, REO. RENE, PSA, MCNE

15 Elective CE Credits

Topics to be discussed:

Any Duty to Disclose?

Common Corporate Questions

Earnest Money Deposits and Failed Transactions

FIRPTA Affidavits—A New Twist

CFPB—Where are they now?

Legal Liability Update

Examples of Some Pitfalls of Buying Property

at Online Auctions

REGISTRATION: 9:30 A.M. SEMINAR: 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

2016 Legal Update Topics

Seven things REALTORS should know about the Seller Disclosure Act

CFPB: An Update

Antitrust Primer and Reminder

Designated Agency and Teams

What is Included in the Deal

Role of the Transaction Coordinator

Status of Dower and Entireties After U.S. Supreme Court Case on Same Sex Marriage

Principal Residence Exemption Requirements

Offer and Acceptance - A Refresher

Private Roads an Land Division Act Refresher

June 8, 2017 12:30 p.m. Registration

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Class

Livonia Civic Center Library

32777 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan


Call (248) 478-1700


Presented by:

Greg McClelland McClelland & Anderson Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year 2011

Legal Update Seminar

2 Legal CE Credits

GMAR reserves the right to assess a $10 fee for any registrant who does not

cancel at least 24-hours prior or to those who do not attend the event.

May 17, 2017

8:30 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Class



Call (248) 478-1700


Presented by: DEANNA DURUSSEL ABR, SRS, RENE, PSA, SFR

8 elective credits

MSHDA Homeownership Programs

April 20, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. GMAR: 20 Oak Hollow, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033

MSHDA Course Fees:

Please fax completed form to: (248) 478-3150

GMAR Members:

FREE

Non-Members: $25.00

Call or text: (248) 478-1700

www.GMARonline.com Fax to (248) 478-3150

(members please login for discounted pricing when

registering online at GMARonline.com)

LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE!

Eric Dusenbury

Eric is a business development representative with MSHDA Homeownership Division and has been covering Southeast Michigan since January 2009.

Presented by:

In today’s market MSDHA programs differentiate you from the competition.

Find out how these programs can increase your business and increase your referrals.

Down Payment Assistance Program: MI First Home & MI Next Home In order to help more buyers, and help you sell more homes, MSHDA has up to $7500.00 available for down payment assistance. We have also added a Down Payment Assistance (DPA) program for repeat buyers. This will help even more buyers purchase the home of their dreams. For more information visit our website: http://michigan.gov/mshda/0,4641,7-141-45866---,00.html

Select Cities Designed to increase sales in 8 cities statewide with lower mortgage rates, as low as 3.125% MSHDA’s Federal tax credit Program The MCC program is another tool to spur the sale of homes and enhance homeowner-ship in the State of Michigan. Pre-purchase Home Inspection Funds Program Eligible clients may obtain one, or more, home inspections totaling up to $750.

Questions? Feel free to contact: Eric Dusenbury (517) 242-8169 [email protected] with any questions.

Approved for 1-standard Continuing Education Credits (M710)

GMAR®

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

Name:_________________________________________ License #: ______________________ Office:_________________________________________ Phone: _________________________ Email: ________________________________________ Visa MasterCard Discover American Express: ______________________________________________________________ CID: __________ Edu-Pass™ / Member-Max™ Expiration Date: ______________________ Signature___________________________________________________

http://www.GMARonline.com

http://michigan.gov/mshda/0,4641,7-141-45866---


In partnership with

NCI Associates

REAL ESTATE CONTINUING EDUCATION Course Fee: VARIES BY DATE INCLUDED FOR GMAR MEMBERMAX AND EDUPASS MEMBERS These courses cover three-hours of the standard continuing education training as well as the 3 hours of Code of Ethics training, so you can meet both the continuing education requirement for this year, as well as the Quadrennial Code of Ethics requirement as mandated by the National Association of REALTORS® that must be completed every four years. All 6-hours of the course are legal credits. >>> Troy Location 2125 Butterfield (Lower Level Auditorium), Troy, MI 48084

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (except for split evening class) April 18, 2017 ($45.00) July 12, 2017 ($35.00) Christmas in July August 22 & 24, 2017 ($50.00) (MUST ATTEND BOTH EVENINGS) September 20, 2017 ($45.00) October 14, 2017 ($50.00) Saturday Class November 17, 2017 ($45.00) December 28, 2017 ($50.00)

>>> Clinton Township Location ConCorde Inn

44315 Gratiot Avenue, Clinton Township 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

March 21, 2017 ($35.00) Early Bird Special May 2, 2017 ($45.00) June 8, 2017 ($45.00) September 6, 2017 ($45.00) October 20, 2017 ($45.00) December 5, 2017 ($45.00)

Register by calling (586) 247-9800 or (248) 478-1700 or online at GMARonline.com

Presented by Jack Waller of NCI Associates

under an Education Alliance with GMAR

7 elective credits

May 11, 2017 8:30 a.m. Registration



Call (248) 478-1700


Presented by: RICK CONLEY SRES, ePRO, ABR, GREEN, SFR, GRI, SRS President, Real Estate Education Svcs. 2014 REBAC Hall of Fame Inductee

April 4, 2017 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. GMAR: 20 Oak Hollow, Suite 100, Southfield, MI 48033

Approved for 3 elective credits of Michigan Continuing Credits. Course Cost

Please fax completed form to: (248) 478-3150

GMAR Members:

No Charge

Non-Members: $25.00

Please call (248) 478-1700 Online at GMARonline.com

LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE!

Name:_________________________________________ License #: ______________________ Office:_________________________________________ Phone: _________________________ Email: ________________________________________ Visa MasterCard Discover American Express: ______________________________________________________________ CID: __________ Edu-Pass™ / Member-Max™ Expiration Date: ______________________ Signature___________________________________________________

Steve Katsaros

Presented by:

Help your buyers take advantage of affordable HUD homes by attending this seminar. Answer HUD-related questions, such as:

What basic guidelines do you need to know? Who can buy and sell HUD homes? Where can you find HUD homes for sale? What documents are required to complete the sale? Get the latest contact information for the newest HUD Asst.

Management Co Sage Acquisitions Find out how to handle HUD Private Home inspections , EMD's ,

and Title Companies in HUD Transactions

You will also learn about the new HUD website and Marketing and Management Asset Managers.

Presenter Steve Katsaros will walk you through the process from start to finish!

Successfully Selling HUD Homes in Michigan

For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures are the new “traditional” real estate transaction. Knowing how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities are not merely good skills to have in today’s market - they are critical.

And while short sales and foreclosures are not for the faint of heart, agents with the proper tools and training can use these specialty areas to build their business for the long term.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

▪ Be a member in good standing of the NAR.

▪ Complete this qualifying core course.

▪ View three 1-hour Webinars available free of charge.

▪ Submit application* to REBAC

*$175 application fee payable to REBAC must be submitted with application. You may return the application to the SFR department via email, fax or direct mail. Please see the application for the contact information.

July 12, 2017 8:30 a.m. Registration

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Class



Non-Members: $99.00

Call (248) 478-1700


Presented by:

BRENT BELESKY

MRP, SRES, SFR


April 26 & 27, 2017

8:30 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Class





DESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of the two-day SRES® Designation

course, including an 80% passing grade on the exam.

Maintain active membership in the National Association of REALTORS®.

Maintain an active membership in the SRES Council. New Designees receive one-year membership in the Seniors Real Estate Council FREE. Annual dues are $99 each year thereafter.

Presented by: BRENT BELESKY SRES, MRP

8 elective credits 11 standard, 2 legal

June 27 & 28, 2017 8:30 a.m. Registration





Presented by: RICK CONLEY SRES, ePRO, ABR, GREEN, SFR, GRI, SRS President, Real Estate Education Svcs. 2014 REBAC Hall of Fame Inductee

13 elective and 2 legal credits

Foley Publications, Inc. is proud to partner with the Greater Metropolitan Association of REALTORS®. Together we will provide a professional, interactive monthly e-magazine for the Association’s membership.

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