Deepest Sympathies…

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Emma Bell, Carol Jones, REALTORS® for the loss of her mother, Rick and Cheryle Below, Carol Jones, REALTORS® for the loss of their father and Randy Henderson, Carol Jones, REALTORS®  for the loss of his father.  Also, Ernie Rogers, Murney Associates passed away as a result of a car accident last week.  He had been a member of GSBOR since July of this year.

Oct 26.09 / Sympathy / by yvonne

2009 Honor Society Application

HONOR SOCIETY APPLICATIONS: 

If you would like to apply for the MAR Honor Society, please go to the electronic documents and you will see the registration form listed under Awards and also under Member Information.  Please print the application and fax or mail it to MARHS P.O. Box 1327, Columbia, Mo  65205.  Applications will be accepted between January 1 and February 26, 2010. 

Any questions call Sylvia Derks, at ext. 112

Oct 13.09 / Awards, Member Information / by sderks

2009 REALTOR® Political Action Committee Contributors

Oct 12.09 / Legislative, RPAC / by sderks

Membership Updates

New Board and MLS Members
Betsy Abel	Murney Associates
Jennifer Burough	Murney Associates
Eric Figg	Keller Williams
Wayne Gasek	JP Morgan RE Solutions
Courtney Hancock	Carol Jones, REALTORS®
Richard Hahn	CJR Commercial Group
Keith Hart	Keller Williams
Alyssa Huffman	Keller Williams
Adam Hulett	Carol Jones, REALTORS®
Soledad Hunsaker	Keller Williams
Utzi Jan	Re/Max House of Brokers
Amanda Jones	Murney Associates
Joshua Kitchen	Coldwell Banker, Vanguard
Haden Long	Coldwell Banker, Vanguard
Rebecca Martin	Carol Jones, REALTORS®
Anthony May	Carol Jones, REALTORS®
Cindy McEntire	Murney Associates
Mark Meinhardt	Carol Jones, REALTORS®
Mark Monsanto	Keller Williams
Jim Moran	Keller Williams
Sandra O’Connor	Keller Williams
Bryan Pena	Avenue Real Estate Group
Patricia Plumery	Carol Jones, REALTORS®
Jessica Renner	Coldwell Banker, Vanguard
Greg Sanders	Murney Associates
Sandy Snyder	Murney Associates
Nancy Trapp	Real Estate Services Group
Robert Wolf	Keller Williams
New Board Only Members
Justin Johnston	Chambers Real Estate Services
Arch Watson	Sperry Van Ness-Rankin Company
New MLS Only Members
Joseph Lasater	Findley-McDonald Realty
Tony Paterno, Jr.	The Real Estate Company
Alyssa Williams	Coldwell Banker, Smedley
Transfers
A. Sherri Black	Re/Max Solutions to Keller Williams
Amanda Moore	Landmark Brokers to Assist 2 Sell
Teresa Albrecht	Coldwell Banker to Murney Associates
Sharon Anderson	Carol Jones, REALTORS® to Coldwell Banker, Vanguard
Russell Conyers	Murney Associates to Coldwell Banker, Vanguard
Loren Ellis	Murney Associates to American Horizon Real Estate
Latissa Laddimore	Coldwell Banker, Vanguard to Keller Williams
Kerrie Le	Murney Associates to Carol Jones, REALTORS®
Vic Prichard	76Realty.com to American Equities Realty
Michele Ross	Appraisals Direct, LLC to Murney Associates
Les Williams	Sunshine REALTORS® to Murney Associates
Cammie Textor	Carol Jones, REALTORS® to Murney Associates
Lisa Vaughn	Carol Jones, REALTORS® to Coldwell Banker, Vanguard
Jeffrey Vale	Winter Associates, REALTORS® to Keller Williams

 

Drops
Rebecca Hensley	Coldwell Banker, Vanguard
Lauretta Collins	Century 21 Peterson Real Estate
Jason Davidson	Keller Williams
Jill Hood	Steward Real Estate Services
Marla Pariseau	Murney Associates
Betty Bailey	Dean Williams REALTORS®
Andrew Harris	Keller Williams
Brenda Fritchie	Keller Williams
Melanie Gorman	Century 21 Peterson Real Estate
Casey Ellison	Kingsway Realty
Aaron Bumgarner	Keller Williams
Ron Beckman	Main Street Realty
Russell Withers	Murney Associates
Ann McPheeters	Century 21 Peterson Real Estate
Lisa Vaughn	Carol Jones REALTORS®
Kaylen Grim	Murney Associates
Dawn Mayo	Realty Choice, LLC
Jamie Lux	Missouri Property Appraisal
Jamie Jeffries	Keller Williams
Josh Holcomb	Keller Williams
Diana Seifried	RE/MAX Properties, Aurora
Michael Benson	Carol Jones REALTORS®
Richard House	Choice Properties
Lukas Kaliszewski	United Country Gary Coder Properties
Charles Gilbert	Progressive Realty
Mary Casady	Carol Jones REALTORS®
Jeffrey Rotsart	Realty Choice, LLC
Julie Dibben	Dean Williams REALTORS®
Penny Mayes	Carol Jones REALTORS®
Vic Prichard	American Equities Realty
Kurt Williams	Keller Williams

 

MEMBER COUNTS	September-08		September-09
Designated REALTORS®	389		329
REALTORS®	1841		1532
Affiliates	73		94
Honorary Members	10		10
Lifetime Members	36		43
	2349		2008
MLS Only Members	136		169
Non-Member Salespersons	22		27

Oct 09.09 / Member Information / by yvonne

New Sterling R Presentation

Congratulations to Cass Williams of Murney Associates for her contribution to RPAC-MO , Cass  was presented with the Sterling R Award for her $1000.00 RPAC Contribution this morning at the Board of Directors meeting . President Miles Noennig made the presentation.

Other Sterling R’s to date:
Jeanne McFall
Judy Huntsman
Miles Noennig
Susanne Ross
Barbara Herren
Doug Andrews

Thank You!

Oct 07.09 / Awards, Member Information, RPAC / by sderks

A Message from your Board President

 

 

 

A Message from your President
By: Miles Noennig
GREATER SPRINGFIELD BOARD OF REALTORS®

 

Do you feel like summer passed you by this year? Someone reminded me the other day that it was the first day of autumn. I remember a few seasonably hot days, a lot of rain, mowing the yard frequently, a few cookouts, and some real optimism about the direction the economy and our industry is headed as we wind down the calendar year.

Remember back in July when the Community Outreach Committee coordinated the GSBOR food drive to benefit Ozarks Food Harvest? Remember that the goal was a ton of food? Well, you helped exceed that goal, so my thanks go out to everyone who helped make it happen. Then, on top of that, Price Cutter Plus pitched in another couple of tons, to bring the total collected to more than 7,300 pounds!!! Many thanks on behalf of the GSBOR to Price Cutter Plus for their incredible donation. Ozarks Food Harvest appreciated the amazing results and the volunteer time involved.

Your RPAC Committee put on its first-ever ‘Bowling for RPAC’ event the evening of September 19 at Sunshine Lanes. The event attracted some new participation at an RPAC activity, raised some much-needed contributions, and was a success by any standard. Photos and a list of winners from the event were posted right away on www.gsbor.com. The early indications are that you can expect a 2nd Annual Bowling for RPAC in 2010.

Your Education Committee has continued to provide quality opportunities in a non-renewal year. Many of you have taken advantage of a great service your local association offers. As we approach next year’s renewal deadline, I know the CE offerings will be on the calendar, as well as other courses designed to help you succeed in your business.

October’s list of events is long. It includes the WCR Fashion Show, the RHP Auction, the Halloween Party, and flu shots; plenty of opportunities for fun, networking and charity. Enjoy the month!!!

Our MLS statistics have continued their positive trend throughout the year. Our markets continue to adjust to the realities we have faced the past several years. However, the steady increase in sales and some favorable average sales price data should offer us, and our clients and customers, some real optimism that better days are ahead of us. Let’s strive to maintain that optimism.

Talk with you soon,

Miles F. Noennig
2009 Board President

Sep 28.09 / President's Letter / by yvonne

Congratulations to the 2010 Board and MLS Officers and Directors

BOARD OF REALTORS®

President-  Jeffrey Parker, Murney Associates, REALTORS®
1st Vice President- Tammie Tucker,  A.R. Wilson, REALTORS®
2nd Vice President-  Shirley Cofer, Murney Associates, REALTORS®
Secretary-  Ed Peterson,  Century 21 Peterson Real Estate
Treasurer-  Chris Christofferson,  Carol Jones, REALTORS®
Director 2010-2011-  Jeffrey Kester, Re/Max House of Brokers
Director 2010-2011-  Evan DeShong,  Keller Williams
Director 2010-2011-  Ed Marble,  Carol Jones, REALTORS®
Director 2010-2010- Stacey Clem,  Coldwell Banker Vanguard, REALTORS®
Director 2010-2010-  Brian Jared,  Murney Associates, REALTORS®
Director 2010-2010- Aaron Wilken,  Wilken, LLC, REALTORS®
Director (MLS President)- Robert Fitzgerald,  Fitzgerald First Realty, LLC
Director (Past President)- Miles Noennig,  Carol Jones, REALTORS®
Director (WCR President)- Stella Lee,  Murney Associates, REALTORS®

MULTILIST SERVICES 

President- Robert Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald First Realty, LLC
1st Vice President- Laurie Anderson,  Coldwell Banker Vanguard, REALTORS®
2nd Vice President – Gary Oyler, Assist 2 Sell
Secretary/Treasurer – Ava Snyder,  Murney Associates, REALTORS®
Director 2010-2011- Cassandra Williams,  Murney Associates, REALTORS®
Director 2010-2011-  Jessica Hickok, Paul Dizmang and Associates
Director 2010-2011-  Debbie Ikerd, Murney Associates, REALTORS®
Director 2010-2010 – Donna Dinger,  Murney Associates, REALTORS®
Director 2010-2010-  Greg Orthel,  Carol Jones, REALTORS®
Director 2010-2010 – Carol Roberts,  Murney Associates, REALTORS®
Director (Past President) – Judith Huntsman, Coldwell Banker Vanguard, REALTORS®
Director (Board President)-  Jeffrey Parker,  Murney Associates, REALTORS®

Sep 18.09 / Directors / by sderks

MLS NEWS

Broker Load will be coming soon! No definite date has been set for brokers/agents to begin inputting their own new listings and changes, but look for it to happen before the end of this year!

A lot of agents who have transferred here from another board are already used to putting their own listings on the MLS, but for those of you who have never done it, it really isn’t hard or time-consuming. You will enjoy the freedom of being able to make changes immediately, and to be able to input new listings as quickly as you get them.

Brokers will be responsible for making sure all the changes are propertyly documented and executed. This is really not any different than it has been.

Training will be provided by several vehicles, such as videos, and some personal training will be possible.

Sep 10.09 / Multilist Corner / by roseh

2010 Committee Openings

If you are interested in serving for the Greater Springfied Board of REALTORS® committee(s), please  submit your request by  October 1, 2009. 

Following is the list of committees for GSBOR:

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED ON 2010 COMMITTEES

 Below is a brief synopsis of our various Board standing committees.  Please review them and see which committee can most help YOU and your Board through your service.  

APPRAISAL:  Create a good working relationship with area REALTORS® and appraisers. Make changes to MLS forms to help appraiser find data without having to disturb REALTORS®.

 AWARDS: Review, approve and verify application for the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS^® awards to be presented at a Recognition and Awards Ceremony planned by this committee.

BOARD NOMINATING: Responsible for preparing a slate of officers and directors in advance of the annual election and present the same to the staff for publication to the membership

COMMERCIAL FORMS: Review and revise on an ongoing basis the existing Board of REALTORS® and MLS forms and to develop any new forms as needed with approval of counsel and Board of Directors.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Serves as a catalyst to GSBOR members.  Foster unity in a purpose to develop realistic programs and productive projects to create and enforce positive public awareness of the multiple contribution’s REALTORS^® make in the total like of the community.  Challenge REALTORS^® to strive to attain higher professional standard of excellence and expand involvement in community leadership activities.

EDUCATION/CEPE/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Promotes awareness of solid education background needed for REALTORS^® members; provide local educational programs with quality instructors; promotes NAR designations; and supports MAR Center for Education and Private Enterprise.  Keeps current on Fair Housing laws and encourages REALTORS^® members to adopt the Fair Housing Declaration in which REALTORS^® pledge to offer equal professional services without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin of any prospective client, customer or residents of any community.

GREEN COMMITTEE:  To facilitate information and education of green products and practices to and for our members and the public. 

GRIEVANCE: Conduct preliminary investigation and evaluation of complaints on their own merit or when filed by a Board member or the public.  Determine whether the validity and substance of the complaint warrants further consideration by a hearing before the Professional Committee.  If so, name the charges and present case to and before the Professional Committee.  Review all petitions for arbitration.

IDX/VOW:  Insure that the MLS is in compliance with NAR’s Internet Data Exchange and Virtual office Website policies and to insure that the MLS distributed database distribution is protected from internet predators.

LEGISLATIVE: Responsible for keeping up to date on national, state, and local legislation affecting real estate.  Organizes and leads appropriate Board action in combating undesirable legislation.  Studies and makes recommendations to Board of Directors on any issues concerning real estate matters.

MLS NOMINATING: Responsible for preparing a slate of officers and directors in advance of the annual election and present the same to the staff for publication to the membership. (MLS Participants Only)

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: Responsible for careful and fair enforcement of the Code of Ethics and Bylaws of the Board and MLS.  Conduct hearings in matter’s involving alleged ethical misconduct of Board members or to provide arbitration when requested

PROGRAM: Plans and provides quality educational programs for general membership meeting that will enhance the real estate profession. 

REALTORS^® HELPING PEOPLE: To provide emergency and deferred assistance to qualify low-income homeowners for needed repairs to their properties within the City of Springfield.

 RPAC: Collect contributions for REALTORS^® Political Action Committee from members of the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS^® and increases membership awareness of RPAC.  Determines the amount of eligible RPAC funds to be requested for use in local political campaigns or issues, the individuals to receive funds, and amounts each are to receive.

 STANDARD FORMS: To review and revise on an ongoing basis the existing Board of REALTORS^® and MLS forms and to develop any new forms as needed with approval of counsel and Board of Directors.

TECHNOLOGY: Facilitate practical information and cutting edge management ideas to empower members to meet the challenges of changing technology.

Deadline: October 1, 2009.   

Contact Sylvia Derks for more information 417-883-1226.               

Sep 08.09 / COMMITTEES / by sderks

2009 Missouri Business Week Participants

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN 24th ANNUAL MISSOURI BUSINESS WEEK

Columbia, Mo (July 20, 2009) -Nine area students participated in the 24th annual Missouri Business Week (MBW), a unique learning experience sponsored by the Missouri Association of REALTORS® and the University of Missouri Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business . 

A five-day experience designed to introduce high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors to the real world of management and marketing , MBW’s authentic but fun approach helps participants learn how to make sound financial decisions by imitating the world of business. Aided by volunteer business leaders and professional workshop facilitators, MBW focuses on helping students learn and understand the basics of product ive teamwork, leadership styles and proper business ethics. Recommended by their teachers and school counselors , students attend MBW on sponsorships provided by Missouri’s REALTORS® and other Missouri businesses and organizations.

Students attending were Gunnar Johanson and Bryson McGuire both of Ash Grove High School; Peyton Andrews, Chasity Freeman, and Kelsey Hyde all three of Marshfield High School; Kevin Collette and Jacob Kepford both of Ozark High School; Taylor Grass of Strafford High School; and Ashley Owen of Willard High School.

Students attend on sponsorships contributed by local REALTORS® or businesses. This year’s sponsor was the Greater Springfield Board of REALTORS®.

We hope you will make contact with those from your market area that attended MBW, to get their first-hand reaction what it was like to be a part of this state-wide recognized program.

(Missouri Business Week is not affiliated with Business Week magazine, a McGraw·Hill publication.)

Aug 31.09 / Education / by yvonne