Agendas for the upcoming Planning and Zoning Commission Workshops have yet to be posted, however, below is the list of the upcoming workshops.
These are open to the public and we greatly encourage all to come and participate. It is our understanding that Planning and Zoning are preparing to have their final draft Now is the time for the Reatlor® voice to be strong.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop September 13 @ 9:00 am – view agenda
Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop September 20 @ 9:00 am – view agenda
Planning and Zoning Commission Workshop September 27 @ 9:00 am – view agenda
All workshops are held in the Sussex County Council Chambers and are broadcast live. To follow the development of the Comprehensive Plan you can click on the link below. A link to the live broadcast site is provided below the Comp. Plan link. You can listen to any, and all, previous workshops as they are archived on the site listed below.
SCAOR Public Policy Committee (PPC) had submitted their approved talking points to SCAOR Executive Board, on July 13th, 2017, and received their final approval. Talking points should be presented in the upcoming Public Workshops. Stay tuned to see the position of SCAOR and the developing Sussex County Comprehensive Plan.
During this time Sussex County Council heard and approved a proposal to amend the sign ordinance related to on-premise signs and setbacks from an existing billboard (ORDINANCE NO. 2509). This is a friendly amendment to allow business/property owners to place signs on their property that were previously not permitted under the ordinance that was approved in October 2016. To view that change please click the link below.
Two changes to the PPC have occurred since the last SCAORcard. It was determined that member services would be enhanced to have a committee solely dedicated to RPAC education and fundraising and to improve the existing Park Avenue Expansion Task Force into a Park Avenue Expansion PAG. New members were added to this PAG to further follow the developments of this project.
Your SCAOR PPC continues to work with our DAR GAD, Maria Evans, as we continue to support DAR in ensuring the 1st Time Home Buyer exemption is reviewed as it relates to the new RTT increases.
As our 2017 Summer season comes to a close, remember the end of the licensing cycle (April 30) will be here before you know it. There are plenty of opportunities to enable you to complete your requirements. To assist you in keeping your records, please click here for the handy dandy worksheet.
Attention New Agents:
– You receive New Salesperson Module 1 with New Member Orientation
– Knock out New Licensee Modules 2 & 3 on September 26 and New Licensee Module 4 on October 4.
Attention Brokers:
We have a brand new class for you. You can knock out Modules 2, 4 & 5.
Taking the new Risk Reduction for Brokers class here at SCAOR on November 14. This is a 9 – hour class.
You have to stay for the class to get credit.
For more information on classes please visit the SCAOR website.
Now that the SentriLock box exchange is complete, we turn our sights to the upcoming Bright MLS transition.
Each Thursday, we’ll bring you the very latest information and what to expect during the transition. Today, we go over some common questions and what we know so far. As always, feel free to catch up on the Bright MLS section of our website.
To ensure a smooth transition, please update your MLS profile information with a current photo and ensure all information is correct. If something needs to be changed please email info@scaor.com.
1) How much Will Bright MLS Cost?
$35 per month for REALTOR’s and $53 per month for non-REALTORS®. Billing will be quarterly beginning in January. New members after January will be billed quarterly based on their join date.
2) How much will my clerical/personal assistant cost?
$30 per month per clerical. Each office will be allowed 1 free clerical per 30 agents up to 3 free.
3) Is there any setup cost?
For members that have joined before December 7th 2017, there will be no Application/Setup fee. After December 7th, there will be an application charge of $250 per member paid to Bright MLS.
4) When can we see it?
A preview period will begin November 7th and will run parallel with our current system. Our current MLS will go into read-only mode on December 7th. This means as of December 7th you will no longer be able to edit, add or close a listing in the current MLS system. On Monday, December 11, we will go live with Bright MLS and it will be populated with all of our current data as of December 7th.
5) Will there be training?
Yes, training begins November 7th and will run into January of 2018. We will publish those dates once they are available for release.
NOW: Get access to the Bright MLS Footprint with Homesnap!
Now that the SentriLock box exchange is complete, we turn our sights to the upcoming Bright MLS transition.
Each Thursday, we’ll bring you the very latest information and what to expect during the transition. Today, we go over some common questions and what we know so far. As always, feel free to catch up on the Bright MLS section of our website.
1) How much Will Bright MLS Cost?
$35 per month for REALTOR’s and $53 per month for non-REALTORS®. Billing will be quarterly beginning in January. New members after January will be billed quarterly based on their join date.
2) How much will my clerical/personal assistant cost?
$30 per month per clerical. Each office will be allowed 1 free clerical per 30 agents up to 3 free.
3) Is there any setup cost?
For members that have joined before December 7th 2017, there will be no Application/Setup fee. After December 7th, there will be an application charge of $250 per member paid to Bright MLS.
4) When can we see it?
A preview period will begin November 7th and will run parallel with our current system. Our current MLS will go into read-only mode on December 7th. This means as of December 7th you will no longer be able to edit, add or close a listing in the current MLS system. On Monday, December 11, we will go live with Bright MLS and it will be populated with all of our current data as of December 7th.
5) Will there be training?
Yes, training begins November 7th and will run into January of 2018. We will publish those dates once they are available for release.
6) What can I do now?
Please update your profile information with a current photo and ensure all information is correct. If something needs to be changed please email info@scaor.com.
Today’s Bright MLS Thursday is Sponsored by Tidemark FCU
SentriLock has activated single key access. Agents will be able to use either the card or app exclusively until the next day. More info from SentriLock available here.
Free Class – The Consumer Decision Journey, with Frank Serio:
FREE HOMESNAP PRO WEBINAR
THIS THURSDAY AT 10 AM
Interested in becoming a “Pro” at Homesnap Pro?
The first few minutes of this webinar are dedicated to anyone who had any outstanding issue with downloading and/or logging into the app.
This is a live and interactive webinar hosted by Homesnap’s VP of Industry Relations, Stephanie Rall, which will cover the basics of using Homesnap as a Homesnap Pro agent.
You will learn about listings and search, sharing, messaging, setting the agent only safety timer, how to create a 5-minute Rapid CMA, inviting your sphere into Homesnap, best use agent tips and more.
This is your ultra-fast, easy dose of the latest tech that can help your life as a REALTOR®. Whether it’s using the MLS, Mobile Apps, or surfing around, we’ll give you the tools you need each Tuesday.
Tech Tip Tuesday #73 – Homesnap Pro Overview
Today’s Tech ip is an overview of Homesnap Pro mobile app for real estate agents, which offers real-time access to MLS data, safety timer, rapid CMA, agent competitive profiles and more.
SentriLock has activated single key access. Agents will be able to use either the card or app exclusively until the next day. More info from SentriLock available here.
Special DAR Forms Announcement Video, with Bruce Plummer:
NOW: Get access to the Bright MLS Footprint with Homesnap!
Free Class – The Consumer Decision Journey, with Frank Serio:
SCAOR will be at festival Hispano this year on September 17
This is to let you know that as of today, SentriLock has begun implementing its 1 day card renewal policy. This process will be complete on August 14th. Card renewals have shifted from 5 days to 1 day and the SentriSmart app will be the primary method of accessing lockboxes.
By August 14th, SentriLock will activate single key access. Agents will be able to use either the card or app exclusively until the next day.
