SCAORCard – Issue #016 – Rental Affairs

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From the Rental Affairs Committee:
 
 On Wednesday, February 28th, with the financial support of Clean DE, Grand Rental Station, and Wells Fargo, SCAOR Rental Affairs Committee hosted the 1st annual Hospitality Summit.  This event was fully funded by these three amazing companies and allowed us to offer a free Expo in the morning followed by a free Mod 5, 6, or 7 “Being a Prepared Tenant” instructed by Michael Morton!
 
The vendors that helped make this such a success were: Hot Steam Carpet Cleaning, represented by owner Mike Dunmeyer; Cape Water Taxi, represented by owner David Green; Rehoboth/Dewey Chamber of Commerce, represented by Meghan McCalley; Clean DE represented by Pamela Rutherford and Dawn; Grand Rental Station, represented by Troy Virden, Don Mitchell, and M. Bradley; Bethany/Fenwick Chamber of Commerce, represented by Susie Miller; Mulligan’s Pointe (formerly Sussex Pines CC), represented by Dawn Slacum; East of Maui and Sup Yoga, represented by Stacey Chandler, Lewes Chamber of Commerce, represented by Anita; Mobile Cloud Game Party, represented by owner Troy Boxton; Anderson Carpet One, represented by Ashley Wilson, Milford/Georgetown Garden Center/Flower Market, represented by owner Diane Steif; and Errand Girl, represented by owner Lee Temby
 
Calypso Caterers did a phenomenal job with our continental breakfast, that included bagels donated by Surf Bagel, of Lewes, and our lunch!
 
We would like to thank all of those that came out and supported the SCAOR Rental Affairs Committee, chaired by Harold Marmon. To see over 125 people here at SCAOR to help make this day a success we are truly appreciative.
 
 
Kindest Regards,
Patricia L. Anderson
Director of Professional Development/ProStandards Administrator
SCAOR
23407 Park Avenue
Georgetown, DE 19947
302-855-2300

SCAORCard – Issue #016 – Professional Development

License Renewal is quickly approaching!  Don’t forget to visit our website www.scaor.com and click on the “EDUCATION” tab!  We have some great classes coming up to get your final CEs complete.  Check out March 28th from 1-4 Mods 6 or 7 Manufacturing, Mobile, and Module Homes.  If you missed the opportunity to take this last fall, now is the time to get in!
 
Stay tuned as we have 2 National Instructors on the horizon…Melody McClain on May 10th and Paula Monthofer on June 14th! 
 
We welcome all feedback about our course offerings and any ideas that you may like to see.
 
Kindest Regards,
 
Patricia L. Anderson
Director of Professional Development/ProStandards Administrator

SCAOR
23407 Park Avenue
Georgetown, DE 19947
302-855-2300

The SCAOR Card – Issue #016 – Education

License Renewal is quickly approaching!  Don’t forget to visit our website www.scaor.com and click on the “EDUCATION” tab!  We have some great classes coming up to get your final CEs complete.  Check out March 28th from 1-4 Mods 6 or 7 Manufacturing, Mobil, and Module Homes.  If you missed the opportunity to take this last fall, now is the time to get in!
 
Stay tuned as we have 2 National Instructors on the horizon…Melody McClain on May 10th and Paula Monthofer on June 14th! 
 
We welcome all feedback about our course offerings and any ideas that you may like to see.

Kindest Regards,
 
Patricia L. Anderson
Director of Professional Development/ProStandards Administrator
SCAOR
23407 Park Avenue
Georgetown, DE 19947

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The SCAOR Card – Issue #016 – From the CEO’s Desk

Welcome to the February edition of the SCAORcard.  For those new to reading the SCAORcard, it is a monthly e-newsletter capturing the month that was and informing the membership about the months forthcoming. Essentially, it is your monthly source of SCAOR information (education, public policy, membership, finances, YPN, Bright MLS, etc.).
 
The highlights from the month of Feb. are that we are preparing for the Bright MLS conversion date.  Bright MLS executives attended the March 8 BOD meeting to discuss proposed conversion dates.  We expect to release an official date sometime in March.  Stay tuned for this very important announcement.  
 
Other news includes that all SCAOR Committees have met multiple times in 2018.  The Young Professional Network (YPN) has met twice and will be leading an RPAC fundraiser in November.  They are also planning for an April mixer and a summer event.The Affiliates, totaling 24 and growing, have also been busy meeting monthly.  The Affiliate Committee is planning for a busy year with three mixers.  The mixers are a great way to network with various companies who work in the real estate industry.  The first mixer is March 22 at JD Shuckers in Georgetown, DE.
 
One topic that is causing confusion for members is billing (membership dues and MLS fees).  In years past MLS/Sentrilock fees were invoiced in June for a July 1 to June 30 service year.  That changed in 2017 with the pending Bright MLS conversion date. The BOD voted to invoice members for 6 months or from July 1 to December 31, 2017.  When the conversion date was delayed into 2018, the BOD voted to invoice members for MLS services from January 1 through March 31 ($60 for members and $90 for MLS Only).  Members were emailed, I sent a voicemail and information was published in SCAOR weekly communications.  The actual invoice date was January 16 through Feb. 16; however, with RAMCO (association management software challenges) we did not disconnect members until March 5.  The reconnection fee remains from years past $50.  A second invoice for 2018 may occur.  The BOD will hear from Bright MLS executives on March 8, and a decision will be made in reference to the official conversion date and if a second invoice will be sent to members.  We will communicate directly to the membership through emails, a phone call from me and weekly communications.  
 
To summarize, Sentrilock fees are due in June and Membership Dues are due in October of every year.  If you are a Broker/Participant or Member not receiving information from SCAOR, please call us right away. You should be receiving at least 13 emails per month including the monthly SCAORcard.  You also should be receiving emails from the Affiliates.  Our goal is to send you timely and accurate information every month.  We appreciate your membership with SCAOR and look forward to serving you.  
 
Lastly, SCAOR hosted several programs in Feb.  The Public Policy Committee State Legislator breakfast was February 8,the first Broker/Participant meeting of 2018 was February 9, a Sussex County Economic Development meeting was February 26 and the Rental Affairs Committee Summit was February 28.  All meetings were well attended.  Future meetings/events include the above mentioned three Affiliate mixers and multiple YPN mixers. Please consider attending a meeting or mixer to network and build your business.
 
Sincerely,
 
Merritt Burke IV
CEO

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The SCAOR Card – Issue #016 – Public Policy

Hello from the SCAOR Public Policy Committee!!  There are a few updates for the good of the membership that I would like to tell you about.  First, we are considering creating a new local RPAC committee to spearhead out RPAC Fundraising.  Alongside the YPN we are planning an event in the fall.  We have achieved 74% our NAR RPAC investment goal and the fall event will surely get us to our target. 

Second, we are working with the DAR PPC and lobbyist to support legislation for a state transfer tax exemption for first time home buyers and we are supporting a bill that if passed will repeal the 1% transfer tax increase last year.  Please take a look at the DAR Government Affairs legislative updates at http://www.delawarerealtor.com/

Nationally there are 15 major federal issues being followed and you can find information on the issues, NAR’s position, and how they affect REALTORS®, home buyers, and private property owners via the Federal Issues Tracker

Lastly there is a new Realtor Party Mobile Alert (RPMA) system REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts that has replaced the Realtor Party Action Center.  Once signed up you will receive text alerts for active Calls for Action (CFAs).  State wide we have a participation goal of 23% which adds up to a minimum of 901 members that we need to reach our goal.  Please take a few moments to complete the form and start getting the texts!

 
Bob McVey
Broker/Owner
Mann and Sons, Inc. Realtors
414 Rehoboth Ave
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 227-9477 (W)
(302) 227-4518 (F)
(302) 236-7795 (C)

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The SCAOR Card – Issue #016

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“Ethics, Education and Advocacy.”
 
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From the CEO’s Desk –

Merritt shares updates on our latest staff changes, the Bright MLS transition, and our 2018 Installation.

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Membership for November

Membership – This Month’s Stats

SCAOR is made up of some of the finest people in Sussex County. Here’s who’s joined in February! –

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2017 Stats

Rental Affairs:

The Hospitality Summit was a fantastic success, and here’s the official recap:

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2017 Stats

Public Policy:

Bob McVey weighs in on the latest from Public Policy

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Education:

As the licensing cycle draws to a close, we have some fantastic classes ramping up!

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Chris Lind Interview

SCAOR Foundation Update:

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The SCAOR Card – Issue #015 – 2017 Stats

Local Real Estate Market Remains Strong

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The real estate market in Sussex County, Delaware continues to be active for buyers and sellers.  Real estate date released by the Sussex County Association of REALTORS® (SCAOR) for the 2017 shows 5,276 residential units sold, a 15% increase over 2016.  This indicates an upward trend over an already high number of homes sold in Sussex County. 

2018 SCAOR President Christopher Lind, said “after reviewing the data from 2017, we are pleased to see a continued increased trend in sales volume which makes us confident that we will see another strong year ahead in the local market.”

In just the fourth quarter alone, 1,351 residential homes sold, a modest 1% decrease over 2017’s third quarter.  The average home sale in the fourth quarter was $338,373 which is slightly more than the third quarter average of $333,136.

Single family home sales total $1.4 Billion in sales, with 3,941 homes sold in 2017.

Condo and townhomes continue to be a popular market segment in Sussex County.  1,292 units sold in 2017 totaling $413,151,363 in sales with an average selling price of $319,777. In 2016, 1,125 units had sold with an average sale price of per unit of $306,675. The sale price per unit reflects a 5% increase in 2017. The 2016 sales volume was $345,009,712 and increased by 20%.

In the lots and land category of the MLS, the number of sales in this area was 27% higher in 2017 with an average selling price of 22% higher than 2016. The average lot sold for $204,627 in 2017, with 776 total lots sold.  

Farm sales were down in 2017 with 12 farms sold with an average sale price of $420,842. This represents a decrease of 14% in the farms sold and 3% decrease in average sale price.   

Commercially speaking, the real estate indicators are strong. A total of 71 properties totaling $38,062,000 have sold year to date.  This equals an average sale price of $552,293 which represents an increase in sales volume of 32% and an 34% increase in sales total.

With the exception of farms, every real estate sector has continued an upward trend in Sussex County in 2017. 

There is no better time to hire a professional REALTOR® to assist with a future transaction.  With over 1,800 members, the Association is ready to serve the public in any and all real estate transactions.  President Lind noted that, “With the vast options of properties available in Sussex County, and so many resources for buyers to search for properties, utilizing a professional REALTOR® will simplify the process for both buyers and sellers.”

To view an extensive database of residential, commercial and land that are currently for sale in Sussex County, visit SCAOR’s website at www.scaor.com.

The Sussex County Association of Realtors was chartered in 1949 and has steadily increased in size, scope, and mission during its more than six decades representing buyers and sellers in Sussex County.  SCAOR is a professional trade association with a mission statement of ethics, education and advocacy for real estate transactions throughout the County.

SCAOR is also a resource for the public, as well as a recognized advocate for property rights and property owners in Sussex County. The association also monitors legislative issues on the local, state and national levels that may impact home ownership in the area.

To read more about issues related to Sussex County’s real estate industry, visit SCAOR’s website at www.scaor.com.

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