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REALTOR Courtesy Reminder

Please take the time to fill out Showingtime Feedback for Sellers when requested after completing a showing. This feature within Showingtime is an excellent tool and showing feedback is valuable information to Sellers.

Buyer’s Agents please remember when sending Showingtime Feedback that feedback can be set up by the Listing Agent to be sent directly to the Seller. Buyer’s Agents should ONLY include feedback on the property showing and NO information regarding offers should be included in the Showingtime Feedback. If information regarding offers is included in the Showingtime Feedback you could be found in violation of the REALTOR Code of Ethics – Article 16.
 
REALTOR CODE OF ETHICS - Article 16

REALTORS® shall not engage in any practice or take any action inconsistent with exclusive representation or exclusive brokerage relationship agreements that other REALTORS® have with clients. (Amended 1/04) 

· Standard of Practice 16-13

All dealings concerning property exclusively listed, or with buyer/tenants who are subject to an exclusive agreement shall be carried on with the client’s representative or broker, and not with the client, except with the consent of the client’s representative or broker or except where such dealings are initiated by the client. 
EAST CENTRAL IOWA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS - 2021 REALTOR OF THE YEAR

The Awards Committee is accepting nominations for the 2021 ECIAR REALTOR of the Year.

If you know someone who displays the following attributes:

  • REALTOR® Spirit
  • Participation in civic activities, including service clubs, charity, fraternal or religious groups
  • Notable business accomplishments
  • Local association activity, including participation on ECIAR committees, participation in leadership, or work with societies, institutes or councils


Deadline for nominations is Friday, March 11th.
Email all nominations to Melissa Groth at melissaw@mediacombb.net
ECIAR General Membership Meeting

Date: Wednesday, March 30th
Times: 11:00 am - GM Meeting
11:30 am - Lunch - Sponsored by Collins CCU
12:00 pm - 1 Hour CE - IMAGE PSA
Location: Diamond Jo Casino, Harborview Room
Cost: Provided FREE and only available to ECIMLS and ECIAR REALTOR and Affiliate members
Registration by: Friday, March 25th at 3 pm


1 Hour CE Class - Presented by Jessica Pfohl Paisley -
Speaker, Style Professional + Editor of AMIDST

IMAGE PSA (Perception Style Aesthetics)
Perception - How Others View Us
Style - How We View Ourselves
Aesthetics - What Looks Best

We'll discuss the importance of being aware of your IMAGE PSA, why it is critical to your brand, how society standards and stereotypes influence customers, and how to create a positive, lasting impression. 
 
Lunch and GM Meeting sponsored by:
2022 Update - Iowa Time of Transfer Inspections and Septic Systems - 1 Hour CE IA

Date: Wednesday, February 23rd
Time: 10 am - 11 am
Location: Online via Zoom
Instructor: Corey Groth
CE Hours: 1 Hour Elective IA
Course: 2022 Update - Iowa Time of Transfer Inspections and Septic Systems
Course#: **NEW Course number coming**
Cost: Provided FREE and only available to ECIMLS and ECIAR members
Registration by: Tuesday, February 22nd at 2pm.*
*No late registrations will be accepted

Zoom links will be emailed to all registered individuals Wednesday, February 23rd at 8:30 A.M.
Mortgage 101 - For REALTORS - 1 Hour CE IA

Date: Thursday, February 17th
Time: 10 am - 11 am
Location: Online via Zoom
Instructor: Ellen Sinkey
CE Hours: 1 Hour Elective IA
Course: Mortgage 101 - For Realtors
Course#: **NEW Course number coming**
Cost: Provided FREE and only available to ECIMLS and ECIAR members
Registration by: Wednesday, February 16th at 2pm.*
*No late registrations will be accepted

Zoom links will be emailed to all registered individuals Thursday, February 17th at 8:30 A.M.
NCREA: The Ultimate Guide to List & Sell Commercial Investment Property - Classroom
Date: Wednesday, March 16th
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS
847 Quarry Rd. Coralville, IA 52241
CE Hours: 6 Hour IA Elective
Instructor: Michael Simpson
Cost: IAR Member Price - $75* if registered on/before 3/13/2022

How to List and Sell Commercial/Investment Property - Take this opportunity to add commercial investment transactions to their portfolio of services. Learn the math lingo which will include calculating cap rates & gross rent multipliers (GRMs), calculating return on investments and so much more! Speak the language of the investor and how to keep the deal together. Approach the Commercial Broker and get cooperation every time!

Illinois Continuing Education -
Thursday, March 24th and Friday, March 25th

Location: NICC, Downtown Center, 680 Main Street. Dubuque, IA
Cost: $120/PP

Instructor: Kerry Kidwell - IN PERSON
  • IL 4 Hour CORE (4 Hours - IL Mandatory)
8:30am – 12:30pm / Thursday AM 03/24/2022
  • Dirty Dozen Risk Management
(3 Hours - IA Elective and IL Elective)
1:30pm – 4:30pm / Thursday PM 03/24/2022
  • Negotiations (3 Hours - IA Elective and IL Elective)
8:30am – 11:30am / Friday AM 03/25/2022

Instructor: Jim Haisler - LIVE Virtual Zoom Webinar
(This course will be live streamed at the NICC Downtown Center)
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention & Safety Class
(2 Hours - IL Elective)
1:00pm – 3:00pm / Friday PM 03/25/2022

*If you do not want to sign up for all 4 classes contact Melissa Groth (melissaw@mediacombb.net) or Ginny Fens (ginny.eciar@gmail.com) for cost and sign-up instructions.
February 2022 - Paragon Training Webinars

Results Distribution - Print & Export
Monday, February 14th | 1 p.m. |

Results - Filtering & Top-of-column Sorting
Wednesday, February 16th | 1 p.m. |

Results - "More" Button Functionality
Thursday, February 17th | 1 p.m. |

Price Analysis
Monday, February 21st | 1 p.m. | 

Listing Input & Maint. - Copy/Clone - New!
Wednesday, February 23rd | 1 p.m. |

Results - Viewing & Printing Search Criteria, "Action" Button
Thursday, February 24th | 1 p.m. | 

Results - Stats Reports
Monday, February 28th | 1 p.m. | 
News From Sentrilock

Sentrilock has informed the ECIMLS that due to the amount of
Non-Bluetooth (Blue NXT) Lockboxes in our inventory the ECIMLS has been given an extension for the retirement of the Sentricard until
March 31, 2022. Effective April 1, 2022, Sentrilock will officially retire the SentriCard as an access means for Sentrilock Lockboxes.
Did you miss the Sentrikey App Training?


If you would like additional training on how to use the Sentrikey App, SentriLock has created a special web-based tool called the SentriKey App School that is focused on educating members about the app. Just visit www.SentriLock.com/AppSchool to access it and complete a brief education module on the app. It features how-to videos, helpful hints and more.
The ECIAR Board of Directors is encouraging all members to participate in NAR’s new fair housing training simulation for REALTORS®:
Fair Haven

This training simulation allows members to test their compliance with fair housing principles by using the power of storytelling to identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate.

Complete the Fair Haven training by November 15, 2022 and you can qualify to be included in a drawing for (5) $100 cash prizes.

  • REALTORS must submit the completion certificate to Association Office to be entered into the drawing
  • Drawing will take place at the 2022 November GM Meeting
Who Owns Your Property Photos?

Click here to read this article from the National Association of REALTORS legal department detailing legal considerations for REALTORS regarding property listing photos and hiring a photographer. It also details how you can reduce your risk of copyright infringement.
Have a great weekend!
Melissa and Ginny

EAST CENTRAL IOWA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
1828 Carter Rd. Dubuque, IA 52001
563-556-5721