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2013 ADOPTED BUDGET
give Members the ability to search and modify listings
on their hand-held device or tablet solutions including
the iPad.
• STATS PROFESSIONAL which enables Members to track
area statistics with charts and graphs
• RATEPLUG is an optional application that provides
reports for Members that includes lender-supplied
information for their listings
• RETS IQ application which will provide a higher level of
security for IDX feeds
• FANNIE MAE SHORT SALE ASSISTANCE DESK (SSAD) In 2012
GLVAR’s MLS introduced the SSAD to help Members
and their clients better manage their Short Sale
transactions.
NEW COMMITTEES TO MEET NEEDS OF FORWARD THINKING MEMBERS
Budgeted for 2013 are the Global Business Committee, the
Green Committee, and the Market Conditions Committee.
GLVAR is committed to being responsive to the needs of
Members by updating programs and services to meet the
ever-changing environment in which you practice.
PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT GLVAR has secured a top notch,
professional staff to ensure that programs, products and
services are delivered in the most cost-effective manner
while maintaining a leadership role among REALTOR ®
organizations and keeping our REALTOR ® Members in the
forefront.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS GLVAR’s Professional Standards
staff coordinates arbitration, ethics and mediation dispute
resolution. The staff is looking forward to celebrating the
2013 Centennial Celebration of the Code of Ethics. Watch
for more information and historical tidbits throughout the
year at GLVAR.
REALTOR.COM Recognizing that an increasing number of
homebuyers use the internet to search for homes, GLVAR
continues to make a commitment to “Showcase” our
Members’ listings in REALTOR.com. This enhancement,
which would cost an individual Member hundreds to
thousands of dollars annually, give them the ability to
feature their listings as never before and directs prospective
buyers directly to them. The showcase service allows
Members to upload up to 35 photos with 80 character
captions, headlines, scrolling text, and display listing
videos. All GLVAR Members have complimentary access to
this marketing tool that clients appreciate.
REAL STORE Located in the lobby of the GLVAR building, the
REAL Store offers a wide variety of specialty merchandise
including sign riders, open house signs and banners, a stock
of closing gifts, REALTOR ® branded t-shirts, jewelry and real
estate-related books. An improved online version of the
REAL Store will be launched by the end of the first quarter of
2013. Members will be able to browse an online catalog of
supplies and place orders at their convenience any time of
day. All online orders include next day local delivery.
SCHOLARSHIPS Reinstated in 2012, a variety of scholarships
are available to assist REALTORS ® in obtaining professional
designations. College scholarships are also available for
REALTORS ® or members of their families pursuing higher
education degrees.
SUPRA LOCKBOX SYSTEM Display boxes and keys to assist
with listing management
YPN (YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK) Added in 2011,
GLVAR has a local chapter of NAR’s “Under 40” Member
group. A budget has been provided for 2013 to grow the
Membership and participation.
ZIPFORM GLVAR uses ZipForms to provide Members with
online forms from listing contracts to duties owed. The
service also includes training and support. Utilizing the
most current technology at the best value, GLVAR has
incorporated ZipLogix’s Digital Ink product with unlimited
usage for all Members. This product incorporates digital
signatures with actual ZipForm documents.
The 2013 Annual Budget also includes the following.
• Funds have been allocated for capital expenditures
to replace some computers and upgrade audio visual
equipment.
• Late in 2012, the Association added Cyber Liability
Coverage to better protect the Association and its
Members in the event of a data breach.
• The budget for Staff Training has been increased for
2013 to train our staff through an internet-based
training that will cover federally mandated training on
discrimination and harassment, OSHA, safety, as well
as specific topics such as customer service.
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