Tech Tip Tuesday – #061 – REALTOR® Trademark Usage on Social Media and Offline
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SCAOR Card – Issue #008 – Technology
The Internet of Things…
Why should you,as a REALTOR®, be interested in the internet of things and smart home technology?
Because by the year 2020, there will be 50 billion connected devices and 6.1 billion smart phone users. More and more smart home devices are being purchased and left in homes that are selling. With the proper knowledge and tips, you can improve the probability of closing a deal with any client.
One of the biggest devices that are remaining with a home are smart thermostats. The idea is nothing new: We have been programming temperatures for different times and days for years, but now we can adjust them from any mobile device or interact with a car pulling in the driveway. This opens up a whole new area of convenience and security. If I forget to reset a thermostat when I purchase a home, the previous owner could easily mess with my temperature at any given time.
The Online Trust Alliance has come up with a smart home checklist that can be used as a guide for checking smart home related devices in the home. It’s advised that you review this document and even supply a copy to any client you may have. CRT labs at NAR has also supplied an info sheet for the top thermostats on the market so you can be well-armed with the capabilities and cost of each.
The current push in the smart home industry is for more automation, air quality sensors and ease of use. With the ever changing market and availability we will do our best to make sure you are armed with the best information available to be on the cutting edge of Real Estate. Stay tuned for some big announcements about low cost and cheap sensors that could easily be used as closing gifts or proactive solutions to listing a home.
OTA Smart Home Checklist: https://otalliance.org/system/files/files/initiative/documents/ota_smarthome_check_list.pdf
CRT Labs Smart Thermostat Tearsheet: https://crtlabs.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CRT_Labs_Guide_to_Smart_Thermostats_v3_Web.pdf
The best way to predict the future, is to event it!
– Ben Kunde
SCAOR Card – Issue #007 – Bright MLS Presentation at 3/30 Broker’s Meeting
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SCAORCard – Issue #006 – Rental Affairs
This month’s meeting had a special guest in Scott Thomas of Southern Delaware Tourism. Mr. Thomas shared with us the importance of partnerships in order to promote Sussex County as a prime destination location for more than just our beaches. In order to help promote that he is partnering with representatives from ecotourism, museums, rental agencies, historical societies, etc. for a mini expo to take place on April 6th at the Nassau Vineyards. More information to follow.
RAC has been busy preparing for their Pre-Season meeting to take place on May 4th at Irish Eyes in Lewes. This is an opportunity for Rental Agents, Elected Officials and Law Enforcement of our coastal municipalities, as well as Southern Delaware Tourism to get together before the summer season in order to identify any potential areas of concern so that they can move through the season in a collaborative effort.
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SCAORCard – Issue #006 – Public Policy
Get ready to fasten your seatbelts! PPC is off to the races as we announce our RPAC fundraiser for April 27, 2017! Folks what a time we have for our members, brokers, and affiliates! Come join SCAOR PPC for our ROAD RALLY RPAC FUNDRAISER. This will prove to be action packed and something for everyone! Team up with a partner and hit the roads of Sussex County, be part of a pit crew that will race to first place finish in a cook off, or be part of the spectator crowd…something for everyone!!! More information on registration is to come so get those engines reving!!!
PPC just held their annual Legislative Breakfast. What a turn out! Thank you to our Senators Gary Simpson (Minority Leader), Gerald Hocker, Ernie Lopez, Brian Pettyjohn, and Bryant Richardson; our Representatives Pete Schwartzkopf (Speaker of the House), Danny Short (Minority Leader), Dave Wilson, Harvey Kenton, Steve Smyk, Ruth Briggs King, and Rich Collins for taking the time to join us and share your insights into the issues before the General Assembly. Reps. Tim Dukes and Ron Gray sent their regrets as they were out of town at the time of the breakfast. Thank you, also, to our BOD members for their attendance as well.
Please stay tuned for updates regarding the Sussex County Comp. Plan. We are still awaiting the release of the spring dates for round two of the public hearings.
SCAORCard – Issue #006 – RPR® Commercial
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SCAORCard – Issue #006 – Voting
Are you registered to vote?
The time to register is now (not later) – so you can make your voice heard when critical issues arise! Register here, and find our more about the Sussex County Department of Elections here. (Also – To vote in municipal elections you must go to Town Hall to register to vote. )
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SCAORCard – Issue #006 – From the CEO’s Desk
Greetings from Georgetown, Delaware, your association headquarters, where education, ethics and advocacy, the pillars of your organization, are provided to you daily. Your team here at SCAOR has been working hard on several projects including improving the customer service experience, renovating the building and grounds, adding new forms and information to the website, participating in local advoacy issues (think Sussex County Comp. Plan, FY 2018 State of Delaware Budget Reset meetings) and publishing information on all social media.
We are constantly looking at innovative ways to add value and relevance to the membership experience. For example, your volunteer leadership working in concert with staff has coordinated a special trip to Puerto Rico in October providing classes to achieve the RSPS (Second-Home Property Specialist) designation. Additionally, the Affiliates have been busy scheduling a spring mixer and fall picnic where agents can network with dozens of local, real estate service companies. Lastly, Emily Williams has agreed to chair the Young Professionals Network (YPN), a group of aspiring leaders within the industry. Stay tuned for the YPN 2017 schedule of events.
As always, if you have a question or comment, please email me directly at merritt@scaor.com or call me at (302) 855-2300. With staff, we are here to serve you and provide an exceptional customer experience as you perform the daily duties as a professional REALTOR®.
Sincerely,
Merritt Burke IV
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
SCAORCard – Issue #006 – Affiliates
