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January is almost here, and it will be a big month around NWIA as we start the year off with our big move to the new Paragon MLS system!
Keep the following dates in mind as we get back to normal life after the New Year’s Holiday.
- January 1 & 2: The board office is closed for the holiday.
- January 3: The board office resumes normal hours, 8 to 4:30, with our smiling faces here to assist you.
- January 5: Last day to pay your 2018 membership dues without incurring a significant late fee. Visit nar.realtor and click ‘pay dues’ in the upper right to get this done.
- January 12: Listing entry into InnoVia will end
- January 13 & 14: There will be no data entry into either the InnoVia or Paragon systems. It will be search mode only that whole weekend.
- Mid-morning on January 15: We will go fully live with the Paragon system and InnoVia will cease to exist.
We have a big month of happenings coming up, there is no doubt about that. We encourage you to check our Facebook page and monitor your email inbox for the latest news and developments. Go NWIA!
Say hello to our newest friends who’ve joined our happy REALTOR® family. It’s great to see people excited about starting a career in real estate and joining the ranks of professional REALTORS® committed to upholding a strong Code of Ethics. This is a special month, as we’ve welcomed three new affiliate members to the organization as well.
Join us in welcoming the following individuals to the NWIA organization. As always, find contact information for these folks in our member directory and affiliate directory on the website.
Josh Madsen, Elite Property Inspections (Affiliate)
Donna Gates, United Real Estate Solutions
Mike Steger, Iowa Mortgage Solutions Inc (Affiliate)
Steve Rees, Pest Control Specialists, LLC (Affiliate)
Friday, December 1 has been set as the annual Iowa REALTOR® Ring Day for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. REALTOR® members from around Northwest Iowa will join colleagues across the state and across the nation to host kettles and raise funds for this important cause.
Locally, members of the Northwest Iowa Board of REALTORS® have committed to staff bell ringing stations at four locations in the Siouxland area from 10:30 AM to 6 PM. Members will be at:
- Hy-Vee on Gordon Drive, Sioux City
- Hy-Vee on Hamilton Boulevard, Sioux City
- Fareway on Indian Hills Drive, Sioux City
- Walmart on Holton Drive, LeMars
This idea came from a REALTOR® member in Fargo, N.D., who wanted to give real estate professionals an opportunity to support a cause familiar to them – housing. The Salvation Army was the perfect fit because it offers so many housing-related programs. This is the sixth year members of the Iowa REALTOR® family have participated in this great event, in which members from over 26 other states ring the bell for the Salvation Army.
Last year, more than 300 Iowa REALTORS® participated in this event and raised more than $30,000. Help us make a bigger impact this year! It promises to be an exciting and rewarding day! Grab a friend and contact Heather at the board office at (712) 255-8810 to get signed up for a shift.
The Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS® will host a forum featuring the three Democratic candidates for U.S. House District 4 Representative at a luncheon event Thursday, October 19 at Noon.
The event will be held at Marina Inn & Conference Center, 385 4th Street, South Sioux City, NE.
Candidates Paul Dahl, Leeann Jacobsen and J.D. Scholten are confirmed to attend and will address the expected 100+ attendees with prepared remarks beginning around 12:10 PM.
Following prepared statements, the candidates will take questions from REALTOR® members regarding housing, tax legislation and other issues surrounding the protection of private property rights and current events. The meeting will conclude no later than 1:00 PM.
All three candidates are engaged in a race to become the Democratic nominee in the 2018 race for the U.S. House District 4 seat currently held by U.S. Representative Steve King.
The event is open to members of the media. Media members are asked to place a courtesy call to the Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS® at (712) 255-8810 so we may adequately prepare for additional guests.
Say hello to our newest friends who’ve joined our happy REALTOR® family. It’s great to see so many people excited about starting a career in real estate and joining the ranks of professional REALTORS® committed to upholding a strong Code of Ethics. Join us in welcoming the following agents! As always, find contact information for these folks in our member directory here on the website.
Brenda Janssen, Century 21 ProLink
Suzanne Davis, Keller Williams Siouxland
Kimberly Kleinhesselink, Century 21 ProLink
Crystal Utesch, Exit Realty Midwest/LeMars
Jillian Salem, Keller Williams Siouxland
Veronica Rivera, Keller Williams Siouxland
Mallori Hoffert, Coldwell Banker ABR
Kelsey Howard, Century 21 ProLink
Lyse Yanke, Century 21 ProLink
Adam Peters, Century 21 ProLink
Amber Musgrave, Century 21 ProLink
August was a relatively cool month weather-wise, but we were steaming up the office processing new members into the board. Five new faces joining our association of real estate professionals last month, bringing our total membership growth for the summer (May-August) to a whopping 34 new folks. It’s great to see so many people excited about starting a career in real estate and joining the ranks of professional REALTORS® committed to upholding a strong Code of Ethics.
Join us in welcoming the following agents! As always, find contact information for these folks in our member directory here on the website.
Brenda Janssen, C21 ProLink
Suzanne Davis, Keller Williams Siouxland
Kimberly Kleinhesselink, Realty Associates
Crystal Utesch, Exit Realty Midwest/LeMars
Jillian Salem, Keller Williams
She’s BACK! Yes folks, the one and only Karel Murray is back this fall to teach four continuing education sessions for us on October 17 and 18. You won’t want to miss these fun and informative sessions. They’re a great way to knock out some of your elective hours locally and pick up some valuable information along the way.
REGISTER FOR ANY OF THESE CLASSES BY CLICKING HERE.
You will need your NAR.REALTOR account username and password to access the course registration page.
Thanks to our affiliate friends at Central Bank for providing refreshments for each of these education classes!
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Agents Dirty Dozen Do Not’s
Tuesday, October 17
9:00 AM to Noon (3 hours elective CE credit)
Stoney Creek Conference Center, Sioux City
$20 for NWIA members before October 1. $30 after October 1.
Imagine life as an agent where the failure landmines had already been scouted, freeing you to focus on real estate. You immediately avoid 12 “Do Nots” saving you time, energy, exasperation and possibly your career. Taken from years of experience consulting hundreds of agents across the nation, Karel has identified the top mistakes agents make and paired them with her most effective advice in order to create a session you can’t afford to miss. Are you afraid of prospecting, unsure about how much technology is enough, and frustrated that your day is more white hot treadmill than lucrative career? Join Karel for an interactive Dozen that will make a difference in your life.
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Contracts, Lawyers & Realtors: Oh My!
Tuesday, October 17
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (3 hours elective CE credit)
Stoney Creek Conference Center, Sioux City
$20 for NWIA members before October 1. $30 after October 1.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of basic contract law and how it impacts the real estate licensee. The topics of unauthorized practice of law, types and validity of contracts, and an overview of the elements of a contract are covered in depth. Other areas addressed include the parol evidence rule, legally competent parties, unilateral and bilateral contracts, mutual agreement, assignment/novation, contract breach and misrepresentation.
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When Interests Collide: Say What You Mean, Get What You Want
Wednesday, October 18
9:00 AM to Noon (3 hours elective CE credit)
Stoney Creek Conference Center, Sioux City
$20 for NWIA members before October 1. $30 after October 1.
Work to get the best deals and to make your next transaction less complicated. Learn to identify the elements essential to effective negotiation. This session will provide you with in-depth information and specific ways to identify behavior styles, options, interests, leverage, and communication methods that can make or break a negotiation. Start using new skills to achieve the results you want. In addition to the essentials as it relates to negotiating, this course provides an overview of basic contract law and how it impacts the contracting process. Areas explored are the parol evidence rule, legally competent parties, mutual agreement, and contract breach.
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Meth and Its Makers: New Hazards in Housing
Wednesday, October 18
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (3 hours elective CE credit)
Stoney Creek Conference Center, Sioux City
$20 for NWIA members before October 1. $30 after October 1.
METH. It’s the newest pollutant to contaminate homes and the real estate transaction. Protect yourself, your buyers, and your community by knowing what to look for, how to disclose, who to call and how to be safe. Join Karel as she identifies the ethical and legal responsibilities of real estate licensees regarding properties contaminated by the “cooking” of methamphetamine.
REGISTER FOR ANY OF THESE CLASSES BY CLICKING HERE.
July was a hoppin’ month for new faces around the NWIA, with ten new faces joining our association of real estate professionals. Join us in welcoming the following agents! As always, find contact information for these folks in our member directory here on the website.
Mark Ellensohn, Clark Goodchild Real Estate
Diego Castelan, Vision Realty
Tammy McArdle, Keller Williams Siouxland
Adam Doughan, Northwest Realty
James Lamoureux, Keller Williams Siouxland
Todd Butters, Keller Williams Siouxland
Tyler Aube, Real Estate Specialists
Megan DeYoung, Keller Williams Siouxland
Curtis Moss, Epic Realty
Steven Shaykett, Shaykett Appraisal
HEY BROKERS! Make plans to be in the Des Moines area on Wednesday, July 26th from 9am-3pm for the 2017 Broker Summit! IAR is bringing in two, nationally acclaimed, featured speakers for this one day event. If you’re not there, you’ll miss out on vital information that is key to the performance of your organiziation in the coming year.
We know, it’s an early morning drive from Northwest Iowa. Suck it up, stop for some Casey’s pizza and coffee and get yourself down the road for this important event. If you’re just not an early riser, IAR has special hotel rates available at many Clive/Johnston area hotels if you prefer to drive in the night before. If you want more details, let us know and we’ll hook you up.
Speaking at the event will be:
STEVE MURRAY, President of REALTrends, will speak on several engaging topics. An author of four books and almost 40 years in the real estate industry, he has served as an expert consultant for many large Realtor® associations and MLS organizations, and large technology firms. He will speak on national and local trends for brokers. In addition, he will discuss different business models in residential real estate.
KATHERINE “KATIE” JOHNSON, NAR Senior Vice President and General Counsel, will be providing a national update on hot legal topics faced by many brokers throughout the U.S.
June has come and gone, and with it we added a bucketload of new friends to our merry troupe of Northwest Iowa REALTORS. We love seeing new faces and enjoy the excitement these folks bring to our board and the real estate profession. Please take time to introduce yourself and welcome them to the board as you have opportunity. As always, contact information for these folks can always be found on our website, where we keep a current list of members and contact information.
Gene Bomgaars, Security Realty
Erika Herrera, Keller Williams Siouxland
Allison Salmon, Century 21 ProLink
Kelsey Langley, Keller Williams Siouxland
Kristine Warner, Janssen Realty
Katherine Holloway, FACTOR Realty
Katherine Kelly, United Real Estate Solutions
Carl Bruinsma, Hilt Real Estate
Katie LaFleur, Coldwell Banker ABR
Mark Ellensohn, Clark Goodchild RE
