Listing Agreements:
Posted June 12, 2008
WE HOPE EVERYONE HAS READ IT BY NOW....SEND THE LISTING AGREEMENT WHEN YOU HAVE A NEW LISTING, and, when you fax the agreement to the Rapattoni fax number, keep a receipt – or better still – check the listing file to make sure the agreement made it there.
To learn how to attach your listing agreement to the listing, click here. |
Fake Lottery Winner:
Posted June 20, 2008
It has been reported to WPMLS that several Participants have been contacted by a bogus prospective purchaser who claims to have won the lottery. The individual has no private means of transportation so the agent has to pick her up, and she insists that she wants to close quickly. It has also been reported that this individual has written bad checks. |
Report Your Sales
Posted June 18, 2008
Sold Listing? Congratulations! Now, please don’t forget to report it to WPMLS. WPMLS needs timely data for good statistics upon the close of the second quarter on June 30th – and Everyone needs the data right now for accurate CMAs. Thanks for your cooperation. |
In Memoriam
Posted June 23, 2008
We are sad to report that Leila Roach, Associate Broker at Fleetwood Realty has passed away on Saturday June 21, 2008. Her viewing will be on Tuesday June 24th, 2008 at 10am followed with Mass at 11am at Sacred Heart Church - 115 South 5th Ave., Mount Vernon, NY 10550. Please call Fleetwood Realty with any questions.
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REALTOR Safety:
Posted June 12, 2008
WPMLS continues to receive reports about a certain property in Yonkers where the owner behaves indecently in clothing and manner when female Realtors visit the property. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PROPERTY IS NOT LISTED IN MLS. The owner requests an agent to come ot the property to do a listing presentation. Yonkers police won’t do anything about it unless the complainant is present. WPMLS recommends, therefore, if you encounter this circumstance, leave the premises, but stay in the area, call Yonkers police, and assist them when they arrive. |
Attention REALTORS®
Posted June 16, 2008
It has been reported to WPMLS that an individual by the name of George King is contacting listing offices to schedule appointments, representing that he is affiliated with Town Crier Real Estate in Yorktown. Please be advised that this individual has not been affiliated with Town Crier for more than 3 years and does not hold membership in either WCBR or WPMLS. |
Office Phones Down
Posted June 8, 2008
The phones at J. Martins Real Estate in Yonkers are down due to a power outage.
To contact call 914-490-3792
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All Brokers & Salespersons:
Posted May 20, 2008
Watch the security in your office! Click Here for an important NYSAR bulletin on how the Department of State is implementing its new online licensing system. |
Attention ALL REALTORS IN AND AROUND MOUNT VERNON:
Posted May 19, 2008
SAVE FRIDAY MAY 30th, 12:30 P.M.. FOR A MEETING WITH MAYOR CLINTON YOUNG AND SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT DR. W. L. SAWYER to learn about the Mount Vernon school system and to tour three schools, starting with the Edward Williams Elementary School (9 Union Lane, between East 4th and 5th Streets), then Davis Middle School, and then Thornton High School. Figure on not more than 2 hours overall, with 15 minutes or so of walk-around touring at each school. We can’t say enough about the value of Realtors connecting directly with their school system personnel in order to learn the best features for marketing the district. Do not miss this event; make sure your office is represented! To reserve a place in the tour, please contact Mayoral assistant John L. Boykin II at 914-665-2361. |
Attention Appraisers:
Posted April 16, 2008
The 14th Annual Arthur G. McCartney Appraisal Conference is scheduled for May 8-9 at the Holiday Inn in Fishkill. Click here for more information. |
Posted April 24, 2008
HGTV the network that brought you House Hunters and Designed to Sell is casting a new show: DESPERATE TO BUY. HGTV is looking for couples and families who are frantically searching for a new home in the tri-state area. For more information email dtbcasting@departure-films.com |
NOTICE - Cablevision OPTIMUM On-line Customers:
Posted March 3, 2008
DO NOT download the new FREE CA Security Anti Virus that they offer because it will block the following programs:
- Sentricard Reader
- Tax Maps from REALIST
- “Ethics in Action” on-line Ethics Program
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Creativity in a Down Market:
Posted April 17, 2008
Brokers and Managers This current market requires brokers to innovate in order to survive. Come to the April 25th seminar.
Click here for details. |
All Agents:
Posted March 28, 2008
Realtor.com is offering a free technology workshop at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on April 23. Click here for details. |
ATTENTION Broker/Managers:
Posted April 3, 2008
Don’t’ miss the important Independent Contractor webinar April 17th.
Click here to register |
New Rules/Fines Commence April 1, 2008.
Posted March 17, 2008
Please click here for detail.
1) $50 fine for Owner’s Name Withheld lacking seller authorization on listing agreement or seller’s letter filed with MLS will NOT be waived even if authorization is sent afterwards.
2) $15 fine for not faxing Listing Agreement to MLS within 24 hours of listing agreement increases to $50 after 7 days, $100 after 30 days, and $100 additional per each month thereafter.
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Attention office managers:
Posted April 3, 2008
Please remember that Friday, April 4th is the deadline for WCBR to receive your revised Directory audit forms. Any changes submitted after that will NOT make it into the 2008-09 Membership Directory. Thank you. |
2007 Sales Awards Program
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Password Change
Posted March 25, 2008
On 4/1/2008 there will be a mandatory password change for WPMLS. |
All Members:
Posted March 17, 2008
On March 18, those of you with a correct email address on file with WCBR/NYSAR/NAR will receive a Call-to-Action email from NAR asking you to add your name to electronic mail to New York’s Members of Congress urging them to enact a permanent increase in FHA loan limits. FHA has not been a big player in Westchester on account of our price levels – but it could be if the temporary higher limits become permanent. Do your part for yourself and homebuyers in Westchester by paying attention to this Call to Action and spending the few minutes it takes to let NAR send a letter for you. Thank you! WCBR Inc.
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Defensive Driving Course
Posted February 26, 2008
Save 10% on your car insurance by taking a defensive driving course. Click here for details. |
Attached/Detached Means Properties, Not Garages
Posted March 3, 2008
The "Attach/Detach" field refers to whether the house is attached or detached to another house, not whether there's a garage that is attached or detached. To convey information about the garage (if any), go to the "Parking" field where there are various choices (including attached/detached garages) for explaining how the parking is accommodated.
Some buyers and cooperating brokers want attached housing, and so the listing agent has to make the correct entry in order for the property to show up (or not) in searches that rely on the Attached/Detached status of the property. Please take care.
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ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS:
Posted February 15, 2008
DID YOU RECEIVE A SURVEY FROM NAR?
If you did, either by regular mail or email, please take a moment to complete it. WCBR is partnering with the National Association of Realtors to do an extra large survey sample in the Westchester area. Your responses will help NAR and WCBR do a better job of offering products and services that fit the particulars of your business practices.
Thanks very much for your cooperation,
WCBR, Inc.
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Class Reschedueled
Posted February 26, 2008
The make up class for "Create and Maintain a Win-Win Situation with Sellers” cancelled February 22, will be held March 21st from 10am to 1:15pm. There are a few seats left for new registrations.
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In Memoriam
Posted February 29, 2008
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jo Ventura, ABR and associate Broker, of the Prudential Serls Prime Properties Brewster Office, after battling stage 4 cancer for the last 18 months. Jo had quite a zest for life and excelled in everything she did. She was an accomplished real estate agent in Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester. She always put her clients first. She will be missed dearly by her family, friends and collegues.
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In Memoriam
Posted February 27, 2008
Anita C.Trainor, a long-time resident of Pelham Manor, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008.
Anita, a highly successful licensed Real Estate Associate Broker and WCBR, Inc. member for many years, will fondly be remembered for her love of swimming, travel, foreign languages, the beach and her devotion to her family.
A funeral mass will be held at 11:15 AM Thursday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Pelham Manor.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Calvary Fund, 1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx, New York 10461 or tto the Ronald McDonald House.
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In Memoriam
Posted February 26, 2008
We regret to inform you that Jantina Koolhof (Tina), a real estate agent and member of the WCBR, through association with Ann Dowling LLC for over 15 years, died this weekend. She was eighty three years old and had retired from real estate just three years ago. She moved last year to Chicago, Il, when her health began to fail, to be with her surviving daughter Anja. |
New Mapping Feature
Posted January 29, 2008
Check out the new Mapping features on Rapattoni MLS.
Click here for details. |
Exam Changed
Posted February 13, 2008
Today's broker exam has been moved from 9am to 10am. |
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All Members:
A coalition of business organizations including WCBR has released a report that addresses the long term energy needs of the Westchester region in the context of whatever future decisions are made about relicensing the Indian Point power plants. Click here to see the 30-page report.
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Legal Updates for Brokers/Managers
Posted November 28, 2007
Edward I. Sumber will be running a legal updates seminar for Brokers and Managers only.
Click here for details. |
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Women's Council of Realtors
Posted November 28, 2007
This month's event will be Feb 11th at 11:30am at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Kisco. Click Here For Details |
Attention Dutchess County and Bronx Realtors®
Posted December 11, 2007
WPMLS understands that some questions have been raised in connection with our announcement of the Zone reconfiguration. Here’s the straight information:
1) Do agents have to get brand new listing agreements from their sellers? No. All we’re asking you to do is report to WPMLS the ones you already have. The Rapattoni MLS system will see these as late listings but from December 17-26 we are turning off the MLS software that generates fines for late listings. Please report your listings in that designated time period to avoid computer-generated fines. We’re also waiving the $5 listing entry fee. Once you’ve entered the listing you should fax the listing agreement the same way you normally do. For step by step instructions, CLICK HERE.
2) Does WPMLS recognize and accept listing agreements other than its own model listing agreements (such as Mid-Hudson MLS listing agreements)? Yes. All we care about is that your listing agreements comply with the basics of New York State license law.
3) Do out-of-area agents have to join WPMLS? No. There’s no change from the current policy. If you want to access WPMLS with your own name and code, there’s an annual charge ($40 in 2008); if you want to operate through your principal broker instead, the broker pays MLS fees but you don’t.
Feel free to call us directly with any questions you may have.
Westchester-Putnam Multiple Listing Service, Inc.
914-681-0833
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VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR
ALL WPMLS USERS!
Posted November 28, 2007
The WPMLS Zones are going to change on December 17. Also,
you are going to have to enter ALL your exclusive listings
that are situated in the Bronx or in Dutchess County.
You will have from December 17 to 26 to do this, and listing
entry fees and fines for late listings and late transmittal
of listing agreements will be waived for just that one
week period. An explanatory
memo has been sent to all Participants. Please read
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PCAR AND AREA 2 Events
The Putnam County Association of Realtors’ Installation tonight, Thursday, December 13, is cancelled on account of snow. It has been rescheduled for Wednesday, December 19.
AREA 2 Holiday Party
Due to the extreme weather conditions the Kittle House is now accommodating us for our
First Annual Area 2 Holiday Dinner Party on Tuesday the 18th same time, from 6pm – 10pm.
My apologizes for any confusion and/or inconvenience to you at this time. I sincerely hope everyone that RSVP’d will be able to attend on Tuesday.
Enjoy the Snow!
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ALL MEMBERS:
Posted November 16, 2007
On Tuesday, November 27th you will receive an email from NAR’s REALTOR Action Center asking you to email a letter to Senators Schumer and Clinton in support of modernizing the FHA loan programs and allowing regional adjustments to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limits. It’s easy to do these letters – just follow the simple steps outlined in the NAR email.
If you’d like to preview the issues now, click onto http://www.realtoractioncenter.com/keyissues/issue-summary-fha.html and http://www.realtoractioncenter.com/keyissues/gse.html. Admittedly, these programs don’t get a lot of use in Westchester on account of our high prices. However, that’s what the legislation is partly about. Further, if these programs help the real estate markets in surrounding lower-cost areas, that is definitely going to help Westchester in the long run. So, when you get the “Call to Action” on Tuesday, please do take a minute to respond because it will be good for the entire real estate industry to get this legislation passed.
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Women's Council of Realtors® Installation Cocktail Party
Posted November 9, 2007
When: November 29th 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Scarsdale Golf Club, Hartsdale, New York
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Putnam County CE Classes:
Posted October 29, 2007
Nov. 8, 9-5:30, Real Estate Taxation, 7.5 hours, $80
Nov. 12, 5-8 pm, Realtor Code of Ethics, 3 hours, $55
Nov. 15, 9-5:30, Real Estate Finance, 7.5 hours, $80
Nov. 19, 5-8 pm, Fair Housing, 3 hours, $55
For registration info contact PCAR at 845.279.7070 or www.putnamrealtors.com.
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| Don't emulate Fast Fred's & Patti Petunia's bad habits....
but do listen up to Roger Turcotte, Ed Sumber, John Streb and Lou Petralia at WCBR's Annual Meeting, November 1st at SUNY Purchase.
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Roger Turcotte - nationally recognized speaker - solution-based approach to coping with the market changes we're all experiencing. Morning and afternoon sessions available. |
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Edward I. Sumber - our expert counsel - what you need to know about agency disclosure, well water testing, and new licensing requirements. Morning session. |
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Loan Officer John Streb and real estate attorney Louis Petralia have advice for dealing with short sales and foreclosures. Morning session.
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Get the details now!
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Common MLS Rules Violations:
Posted September 26, 2007
Click here for an important notice concerning the most common MLS rules violations. This information should be shared with every licensee and admin affiliated with WPMLS Participant offices.
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Women's Council of REALTORS® Events
Posted September 27, 2007
Women's Council of REALTORS® Luncheon
When: October 29th, 12:00p.m.
Where: Casa Rina Restaurant, 886 Commerce
St., Thornwood, NY (914) 769-4515
Speaker: Scott Leandra, Senior Home Loan Consultant
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Lockboxes:
Posted September 20, 2007
Did you know that you can program your lockbox with the MLS # of the Listing so you can locate the Lockbox easily in Sentrilock.com? Read the Section on “Enable Lockbox Tracking” in the SentriLock section of this website.
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Housekeeping Items:
Posted September 20, 2007
ALL Agents need to please check/verify their Email, Home Address (for MLS Staff Database for mailings of Newspaper/Annual Dues, etc.) and Phone numbers within the MLS. Please go to ADMIN (at the top) and click on MODIFY YOUR PROFILE – edit/add the information in and click on SAVE (at the top) when done.
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Women's Council of REALTORS® Events
Posted September 27, 2007
Women's Council of REALTORS® Luncheon
When: October 29th, 12:00p.m.
Where: Casa Rina Restaurant, 886 Commerce
St., Thornwood, NY (914) 769-4515
Speaker: Scott Leandra, Senior Home Loan Consultant
Women's Council of REALTORS® Book Signing
When: October 11th 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Where: The Mahopac Library
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Attention all WPMLS Subscribers:
Posted September 27, 2007
The third quarter closes Sunday, September 30. Please be sure to report all your closed sales/rentals between now and over the weekend so that we have an up to date database with good statistics for everyone.
Thank you
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WCBR Holiday Party
Posted September 27, 2007
Save the date! The holidays are just around the corner. The WCBR Annual Installation of Officers and Holiday Party will be the evening of Wednesday, December 12th, at the Scarsdale Country Club. |
Stay Safe On The Job, At Home and On the Road With Tips From NAR:
Posted September 13, 2007
The safety of our more than 1.3 million members is always a top priority for NAR. We are committed to helping you stay safe while on the job, at home, and on the road. To raise awareness about this important issue, September 9-15, 2007 has been officially designated as the fifth annual REALTOR® Safety Week.
View "Safety Strategies For You and Your Clients," to see these safety tips in action. Click here to launch the NAR Safety Video:
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NAR Call To Action
Posted July 14, 2007
The e-mail you received from NAR regarding the CALL TO ACTION is very important. Please respond to the email and TAKE ACTION! |
Exit CBC Realty Power Outage
Posted September 19, 2007
Exit CBC Realty has lost power and phones. To contact, please call 845-947-8664 or fax 845-947-8667. |
List to Sell Workshop:
Posted September 17, 2007
The Woman´s Council of REALTORS® List to Sell Workshop, on September 17, has been canceled.
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September 6th special classes
Posted August 29, 2007
Money Talks: compensation issues- what better topic for an agent, especially in this market.
For Your Own Good: a discussion on REALTOR ethics that gets right down to current issues.
Satisfies the NAR ethics mandate.
Take both classes for only $110 and 7.5 hours of CE credit.
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List To Sell Workshop
Posted September 5, 2007
The Putnam Chapter of the Woman's Council of REALTORS® Presents:List To Sell Workshop.
September 17 8:30 a.m.—11:30 P.M.
Continental Breakfast Provided
Cost $10.00 Members $15.00 Non– Members
Click here for more information or call Jennifer Maher at (914) 330-7222. |
IMPORTANT UPDATE TO MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY CATEGORY
Posted August 20, 2007
MultiFamily category has been divided into 2 types: MultiFamily 2-4 and MultiFamily 5+.
Click here for more information. |
Holiday Planning Already!
Posted August 27, 2007
Area 2 has a party. Click here for info. |
Middle Class STAR
Posted August 6, 2007
Be a hero to your clients and customers and make sure they’re participating in the STAR program. There’s a new “Middle Class STAR” in the works this autumn – and current homeowners should carefully watch their mail for the notification and forms. See the attached flyer from the County government for more information. And please remember, when reporting taxes on your MLS listings, enter the gross tax before any STAR rebate is applied. |
Attention All Realtors Doing Business In Yonkers:
Posted August 6, 2007
It’s important that you set aside a couple of hours on Wednesday, September 12, 10 am to 12 noon at the Yonkers Riverfront Library at Larkin Plaza, to hear what the Yonkers Human Rights Commission has to say about the fair housing laws. The subject matter is important and more complicated than most people realize. WCBR/WPMLS also think it’s in your best interests to show support for the City’s efforts by attending this program. RSVP to Fair Housing Investigator Yashica Collins-Smith at (914) 377-6680. |
Reminder: NYSAR MLS Survey is about your future - have you got 10 minutes today?
Posted August 7, 2007
WPMLS urges you to participate in a NYSAR survey about MLS data sharing, regionalization, and other ways to improve the MLS environment and increase your business opportunities for the future. We are off to a great start and have already heard from more than 2,000 of your peers, but we have not heard from everyone! The survey will close on August 14 so don't miss out voicing your needs and ideas about the future of your MLS. The results will be shared in September for NY State and by each MLS.
Click here to take the 10 minute survey. We need your feedback this week! Thank you.
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Code of Ethics Changes
Posted August 2, 2007
The Code of Ethics was modified this year to include a number of requirements for websites. You’ll find the Code on wcbr.net. Click here for the applicable excerpts. |
Attention Commercial Realtors:
Posted July 26, 2007
If you have clients in the restaurant business, the City of Yonkers and CID have a 2 pm August 1 briefing for you about opportunities in Yonkers, at Zuppa Restaurant, sponsored by Struever Fidelco Cappelli among others. Reserve quickly. Click here for details.
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Zone Election Ballots
Posted July 5, 2007
Please click here for the Zone 7 Ballot.
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Password Change
Posted July 11, 2007
On Monday July 16 a system wide password change will be implemented. Once you login as of the 16th the system will prompt you to change your password. Please be aware you cannot reuse an old password. |
Warning: Bogus Emails from DOJ:
Posted July 3, 2007
The Department of Justice has issued an advisory concerning fraudulent spam e-mail messages claiming to be from DOJ. The fraudulent messages are addressed “Dear Citizen.” The messages assert that the recipients or their businesses have been the subject of complaints filed with DOJ and also forwarded to the Internal Revenue Service. A DOJ logo may appear at the top of the email message or in an attached file. Finally, the message may include an attachment that supposedly contains a copy of the complaint and contact information. THESE EMAIL MESSAGES ARE A HOAX. DO NOT RESPOND. For more information click here. |
Sentricard Invoices
Posted July 6, 2007
Important! If you have not paid your SentriCard invoice the card is now inactive. Make sure you renew before going to a property with a lockbox. Staff has to re-enable the card after you’ve paid (there’s no weekend service), so make sure you pay early in the week. Sentricard invoices are available online at http://ims.wcbr.net. This invoice will only appear on your account if you currently have an active Sentricard for the SentiLock system. The period for discounted renewal is closed and renewals are now $90 whether paid by check or on-line. If members do not currently have a card but would like to obtain one, please contact Emily Boseman at the WPMLS offices, 681-0833.
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Faxing Listing Agreements
Posted May 3, 2007
WPMLS Rules require that you fax in your listing agreements
within 24 hours of entering the listing into the system.
Failure to do so will result in an automatic $15 fine
per occurrence.
Please remember that listing agreements should NOT be
faxed to the WPMLS main fax numbers. For detailed instructions
on how to fax in your listing agreements, CLICK
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Lockbox Information
Lockbox Servicing Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 4:30pm
Training Classes:
July 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
No registration necessary, just show up.
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Pay Online
Sentricard Order Form
For replacement lockbox batteries contact Timothy Hannan or Emily Boseman at 914-681-0833.
Technical Support:
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1-877-736-8745 - 8:00am - 8:00pm, 7 days a week.
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support.sentrilock.com, use your MLS ID and
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For a listing to be eligible for submission to the WPMLS, there must be some offer of compensation to cooperating agents and there can be no expectation on the part of listing office that the cooperating agent will collect compensation from the tenant and share that compensation with the listing agent.
Please review the following rules and regulations:
Section 7:4 Percentage Rate of Commission on Every Listing:
[A] THE RATE OR AMOUNT OF COMMISSION CHARGED FOR THE SALE, LEASE,
APPRAISAL OR MANAGEMENT OF REAL ESTATE SHALL BE NEGOTIATED
BETWEEN EACH PARTICIPANT AND HIS CLIENT.
Every listing contract filed with the Service shall include either:
[I] the percentage of the purchase price which the Selling Participant shall
be entitled to receive upon the sale of the property; or
[ii] the amount of compensation the Selling Participant shall be entitled to
receive for services rendered in connection with the consummation of
the sale.
NOTE 1: In filing a property with the Multiple Listing Service of a
Board of REALTORS, the Participant of the Service is making blanket
unilateral offers of compensation to the other MLS Participants, and
shall therefore specify on each listing filed with the Service, the
compensation being offered to the other MLS Participants. Specifying
the compensation on each listing is necessary, because the
cooperating broker has the right to know what his compensation shall
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Report Listing Violation
Button Guidelines:
Posted June 23, 2008
Click here for a list of listing violation button dos and don'ts. |
Attention REALTORS®
Posted June 16, 2008
It has been reported to WPMLS that an individual by the name of George King is contacting listing offices to schedule appointments, representing that he is affiliated with Town Crier Real Estate in Yorktown. Please be advised that this individual has not been affiliated with Town Crier for more than 3 years and does not hold membership in either WCBR or WPMLS. |
PLEASE DO NOT ABUSE BROKER OPEN HOUSE NOTICES:
Posted May 22, 2008
WPMLS has received numerous complaints about abuses in the broker open house notice. Agents are listing open houses, and then indicating they are postponed or cancelled. Or an open house is listed with the caveat that property is on a lockbox, please check it out. The open house function is for alerting participants about actual open houses. It is not an advertising vehicle. Let's please all treat each other like professionals and not post 'phony' open house messages. If asking for cooperation doesn't work, WPMLS will impose fines for what are basically listing misrepresentations. |
NO ONE LIKES FINES! You don't like getting them and WPMLS doesn't like assessing them.
Posted May 30, 2008
You can avoid one particular type of fine by taking a moment to learn the ENTIRE listing entry procedure. Here’s what it’s about:
You must submit a copy of the listing agreement to WPMLS within 24 hours of execution. There is a $15 fine for failing to do so. The fine increases to $50 after seven days and to $100 after 30 days until an agreement is attached. To learn how to attach your listing agreement to the listing, click here.
In order to insure that the fax transmission or upload was successful, you should check that it went through! You may access attached documents by clicking on "show attached documents" located in the listing quick change menu. It is the responsibility of the listing agent to check their listings!
All status changes, sales, signed contracts, price changes, cancellations, TP's and all other changes must be reported to the WPMLS within 24 hours. Late reporting of sales (more than 24 hours) will result in an automatic $50 fine.
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All Participants and Agents:
Posted May 20, 2008
Watch the security in your office! WPMLS has received recent reports from two offices that two women, posing as customers, visited the offices. One used the restroom and, according to reports, helped herself to purses and other loose valuables along the way. It’s never a good idea to leave valuables out in the open. |
Attention All WCBR Members
Posted May 2, 2008
WCBR and its Westchester REALTOR® Foundation are gearing up for our biennial "Hope for the Homeless" fundraiser where we show that REALTORS® truly care about homelessness in this area.
Save the evening of Wednesday, October 22 for a truly exhilarating program that will be very different from anything the Board has ever done. (It involves race carts, and that’s all we’re telling you for now!) In the meantime, though, our Hope for the Homeless Committee chaired by Gail Fattizzi of Westchester Real Estate, Inc. (gmfbhg@aol.com, 914-961-5510) needs volunteers who are willing to help out with the silent auction, program journal, sponsorships, ticket sales, and other details that make for successful events. We’ve hired a professional meeting planning firm to keep the job from getting out of hand, but we still need YOUR help for that Realtor spirit touch. Please email or call Gail right away to let her know you’ll join the team. Thanks very much. |
CHINA / MYANMAR (BURMA) EARTHQUAKE RELIEF
Posted May 16, 2008
WCBR Realtor Jeannette Wang is the President of the Organization of Chinese Americans – Westchester Hudson Valley Chapter (OCA-WHV) serving Chinese and Asian Pacific Americans generally. OCA-WHV, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, has set up an account with HSBC to funnel contributions to the relief effort through the Chinese Red Cross and other contacts.
If you would like to contribute:
1) Make check payable to “OCA-WHV”;
2) Notate the check to “Earthquake Relief” and specify either “China” or “Myanmar”.
3) Mail to Earthquake Relief Fund / OCA-WHV, PO Box 541, White Plains, NY 10602.
If you would like a receipt for tax purposes, please provide a note with your name, return address, phone number, check #, donation amount, and email address. |
The phones for ERA Premier Realty in Scarsdale are down.
Please contact 914-830-3400. |
In Memoriam
Posted May 14, 2008
Sotheby’s of Larchmont has lost their friend & associate, Marjorie (Marge) Mendelsohn, formerly Julia B. Fee, to cancer on Tuesday May13, 2008 in Greensboro, North Carolina. A funeral service will be held 10am on Friday 5/16 at George T Davis Funeral Home, 14 Lecount Place, New Rochelle, NY telephone # 914-632-0324. Marjorie’s family will be receiving friends FRIDAY ONLY, 2 PM – 8PM @ the home of Lois Lichter, 40 Stonygate Oval, New Rochelle, NY telephone number 914-712-0017
Marge was a terrific lady with a zest for life and always had a positive attitude. A dear friend to all, she will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
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| WPMLS has been advised of two instances when an agent named Joseph Cardillo has picked up keys to show properties using an agent ID number that is no longer active with WPMLS. Participants should confirm current licensure and firm affiliation if contacted by this agent. |
Posted May 5, 2008
Casa Abierta Realty has moved. Contact Troy at 914-263-9487. |
In Memoriam
Posted March 5, 2008
WPMLS regrets to report the passing of longtime Pleasantville resident Dorothy Rosenberg who died May 5, 2008 in Sacramento Calif. She was born in 1923 in Mt. Vernon, NY and moved to Pleasantville in 1950. A memorial service will be held at Beecher’s Funeral Home, 418 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville, NY at noon, Friday May 9, 2008. For further information please contact Beecher’s at 914-769-0001.
She was a dedicated and active member of the community and served on the Pleasantville Fund for Learning; the Community Scholarship Fund; Friends of the Mt. Pleasant Library; the Chamber of Commerce; Pleasantville Rotary and as president of the Roselle Ave. School PTA. She was a long-time member of Temple Beth-El of No. Westchester and was active in the interfaith council and a former membership chair.
In 1964, Dorothy opened Clark’s Corners Gift Shop on Wheeler Ave. in Pleasantville which she operated for 18 years before starting a new career in real estate. She was an award-winning sales associate working for Bixler, Coldwell Banker, and Holmes & Kennedy until her retirement in 2000. She then moved to California to be closer to her children.
Suggested memorial donations may be sent to the Pleasantville Fund for Learning, the Pleasantville Community Scholarship Fund, Friends of the Mt. Pleasant Library and the Alzheimers Association.
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Heritage Realty Services Phones Down
Posted May 2, 2008
The Phones of Heritage Realty Services in Mt. Vernon
are temporarily down. Please contact Gloria Romero Smith at 914-309-1587 or Silvia Woods at 914-523-5624 |
In Memoriam
Posted April 21, 2008
We regret to report that Realtor Daniel Sadofsky, principal of Toddville Real Estate, Corltandt Manor, passed away on Sunday, April 20. He was at one time an active member of WCBR's Legislation Committee. There is visitation tomorrow, 4/22 from 11 a.m- noon. Rotary commemoration will be at 11:45, followed by a funeral service at noon at E.O. Curry Funeral Home, 313 N. James St. Peekskill. Click here for directions. Dan is survived by his wife, Suzane, daughter Alyson, and two sisters. Memorial donations may be made to the Peekskill Rotary Club, PO Box 344, Peekskill 10566.
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Homequest phones down:
Posted April 22, 2008
The phones for Home Quest Realty in Cortland are down.
To contact, please call 845-598-4652. |
Attention Commercial Realtors:
The New York State Commercial Association of Realtors is running a two-day educational program on April 16-17 at the Holiday Inn in Fishkill. Click here for program and registration information. |
First meeting of the Westchester/Putnam Young Realtor Group scheduled for Tuesday, April 15th, 6:30 at the WCBR offices.
Please click here for details. |
All Agents:
Posted April 08, 2008
An unfortunate incident was reported to WPMLS by a Participant this morning. A property owner in the Yonkers area scheduled an appointment with a Participant to visit his home for a pre-listing evaluation. Upon arriving at the home the Participant found a note on the door advising the agent that the homeowner was in the shower and she should let herself in. The agent did not enter the property but continued to knock on the door. The property owner asked her to enter the property and, upon entering, the homeowner acted provocatively and in an inappropriate fashion. Agents should exercise caution in scheduling appointments with individuals they have not previously met. Click here for information about Realtor safety tips from realtor.org |
In Memoriam
Posted March 5, 2008
We regret to inform you that Matthew Bevilacqua II, son of PCAR Past President Matt Bevilacqua (Prudential Rand, Shrub Oak) , recently passed away.
There is a wake on March 21, 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home, 692 Route 6, Mahopac (845-621-1992), and a funeral Mass on March 22, 1:30 pm, at St. John the Evangelist, 225 East Lake Boulevard, Mahopac.
Condolences may be sent to Matt and his wife Marie at 520 North Lake Boulevard, Mahopac 10541.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Matthews' name to:
Hudson River Housing for The Homeless
313 Mill Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
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PHONES DOWN:
Posted March 17, 2008
ERA Insight - White Plains office phones down. Please call Agents Directly.
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Attention All Those With Dutchess County Listings
Posted January 30, 2008
WPMLS has amended its policy on reporting listings situated in Dutchess County. Effective immediately, only new or extended listings fall under the mandatory-reporting rule. Click here for more information. |
To all WCBR Members and WPMLS Participants and affiliated agents:
Posted March 3, 2008
WCBR/WPMLS Counsel Edward I. Sumber has prepared a report (“Legal Update”) based on matters discussed by local board attorneys at the recent business meetings of the NYS Association of Realtors. The report is available on www.wcbr.net in the members-only pages, under Library, and in Rapattoni MLS via this site, under Links & Documents. |
In Memoriam
Posted March 5, 2008
We regret to inform you of the death of Kay O’ Leary, of Halstead Property Riverdale, LLC, who passed away on Tuesday, March 4th, 2008. She is loved and will be greatly missed by all her co-workers and friends.
The wake will be held Friday, March 7th at Riverdale-On-Hudson funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9
6110 Riverdale Ave
Riverdale, NY 10471
The funeral will be held on Saturday at 9:45 AM at St. Margaret of Cortona Church at 6000 Riverdale Ave. Riverdale, NY 10471
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WCR Presents keynote speaker Richard Haggerty,
Monday March 10 at Tre Angelina 478 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, to speak about New Rules & Regulations of WPMLS, with luncheon to follow.
Click here for more details. |
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In Memoriam
Posted February 29, 2008
Bill Happas – Loving husband, nurturing father, dear friend, great Realtor and funny comic – passed away Wednesday, February 27 way before his time. Bill started his second career as a real estate agent approximately 7 years ago and quickly rose to the ranks of top producer. Bill also moonlighted as a comic whenever and wherever there was an audience who would actually listen to him! Bill was truly loved by all whose life he touched and he will be sorely missed. Bill’s calendar was always full with either helping clients, being a friend, or loving his family and everything this man did he did with a very strong joie de vivre. A long time resident of Larchmont, he recently moved to New Rochelle to enjoy a wonderful and relaxed lakeside life with his Wife, Diane, and their daughter, Leslie, who has since moved into New York City.
Friends and family will be gathering Saturday and Sunday March 1st and 2nd, from 2-4 and 7-9 at Fox Funeral home on Boston Post Road in Larchmont, and there will be a Christian Mass at 10am at Saints John and Paul on Weaver Street in Larchmont on Monday, March 3rd .
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In Memoriam
Posted February 27, 2008
Clayton William Schwartz, son of Marilyn Schwartz of Teamweavers, and resident of Nashville, TN, and former resident of Katonah, NY, passed on Sunday February 24th. He was born on September 20, 1975, and is gone from us too soon.
In May of 2006, Clayton was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident. He lived in strength and courage till the end.
Clayton graduated from John Jay High School and SUNY Potsdam College. He was attending Vanderbilt Law School in Nashville, TN. Clayton embraced life with vigor, and prior to his accident he was a yoga aficionado, worked the Alaskan fishing boat circuit and enjoyed adventure riding on his motorcycle.
A memorial mass will be held in his memory at St. Mary’s Church, Route 302, Bethel, CT, 203-744-5777, Friday February 29th at 10 AM.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations sent to the:
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A
Short Hills, New Jersey 07087
Please earmark all donations for “stem cell research.”
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DON’T JUST GET YOUR CERTIFICATE IN THE MAIL. CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENT!
Sign up for the Annual Sales Awards bash, this year on February 28th, 6:00 – 9:30 pm at the Renaissance Hotel. Enjoy the first class cocktail and buffet reception, see your name on the awards screen, enjoy the music and dancing, and network with other top performers just like you! Bring a guest to celebrate with you. $65 reservations are available through Wednesday, February 27th.
Register: on-line at ims.wcbr.net (under events) or
print the form (click here) and fax it to WCBR at 914-681-6044.
There’s not much time – so sign up now!
Click here for the 2007 criteria
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2008 WCBR ANNUAL INVOICES
Posted January 21, 2007
Your 2008 WCBR ANNUAL INVOICES have been mailed. [CLICK HERE TO PAY.] |
ATTENTION ALL PARTICIPANTS & AGENTS
Posted February 12, 2008
WCBR would like to know your experiences, if any, with the Westchester County well water testing law that went into effect November 19, 2007. If you have had any transactions involving well water testing,
please click here to send us an email
telling: 1) How many transactions involved well water testing and 2) What were your experiences with them (anything from no hassle to real problems, in which case please give us some detail about that). If a pattern emerges, WCBR will use the information to lobby for amendments to the law. Please respond no later than the close of business on Friday Feb.15th. Thank you. |
ATTENTION WCBR and WPMLS Boards of Directors
Posted February 22, 2008
The WCBR board of directors meeting has been reschedueled for Monday 2/25/2008 at 10:00am.
The WPMLS board of directors meeting will remain Tuesday 2/26/2008 at 10:00am.
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Report Listing Violation
Button Guidelines:
Posted February 8, 2008
Click here for a list of listing violation button dos and don'ts. |
To the WCBR Directors:
Posted February 8, 2008
Please telephone WCBR on Friday morning at 914-681-0833 to see if the 10 a.m. Board of Directors meeting is cancelled on account of snow. There should be a message at our switchboard no later than 8:45 a.m.
We can’t make the decision today (Thursday) or even tonight because there is just too much unpredictability in the forecast. It is our intention to have the meeting unless driving conditions become tricky. But in the event of a cancellation, we are rescheduling to Monday, Feb. 25th, 10:00 a.m., and this will be confirmed in the telephone message.
PS Executive Committee: We will try to phone you on your cell phone earlier on Friday to advise if the Executive Committee meeting is still on or is postponed.
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Women's Council of Realtors
Posted January 29, 2008
This month's event will be Feb 11th at 11:30am at the Holiday Inn in Mt. Kisco. Click Here For Details
Anyone who would like may bring some of their listing's info, there will be a listing table to display them. |
In Memoriam
Posted January 24, 2008
We regret to report the passing of Diane Meyer, wife of William Meyer.
Calling Hours will be January 25th, 11am - 1pm at Cargain Funeral.
(845)225-2672, 10 Fowler Ave., Carmel NY
In lue of flowers, please send donations to
Salvation Army
745 South 3rd Ave
Mt. Vernon, NY, 10550
Attention Major Richard Kuhl |
Correction! The funeral mass will be Friday, January 25th
In Memoriam
Posted January 22, 2008
It is with deep sadness that WPMLS reports the passing of Marie Brehm, principal broker of Century 21 Village and Country in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. Marie was a member of WCBR since 1974 and she served on the WCBR Board of Directors on numerous occasions.
A wake will be held from 2PM to 4PM and 7PM to 9PM on Thursday, January 24th, at the Edward F. Carter Funeral Home located at 41 Grand Street in Croton-on-Hudson. A funeral mass will be conducted on Friday, January 25th, at 10 AM at the Holy Name of Mary Church in Croton-on-Hudson followed by her burial at the Bethel Cemetery.
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PWCR Presents
Posted January 11, 2008
The Putnam Council of REALTORS® presents SHORT ON SALES? THAT DOESN’T EQUAL SHORT
SALES/FORECLOSURES!
Click here for details. |
| Century 21 Wolff - Yonkers is experiencing Phone Issues - please contact the office by dialing for the next few days two alternate numbers: 793-5287 or 793-5716 through 1/24/08. |
Dues Discount Deadline
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Click here for the April WCBR course calendar.
