Good Morning AWESOME Ladies!!

Pat yourselves on the back……

WE HAVE WON THE GOLD !!!!

This award will be given out at the Awards Banquet during the WCR Mid Year Meetings on May 14th in Washing DC  (see attached schedule).

I have attached the 2009 Winners List….we are in the Large Chapter Division J  We were Silver in 2008 so we are moving up.

Thank You to Everyone for doing all the right things in 2009 and a BIG THANK YOU to Ellen Tidwell, Madam President 2009 for keeping us all on track and helping us achieve this honor as well as the entire 2009 Governing Board and Committee Chairs.

President Brandie Mathison-Klein is keeping the momentum going and running a smooth ship this year too!!

Attached you will find the Annual Report for 2010 in case you want to see what we need to accomplish this year to again achieve the GOLD.  Let’s all make sure and do our parts this year so we can easily meet our goals.  We truly have an AWESOME Chapter which is only possible because of the hard work from all of our AMAZING Leaders….YOU!!! Thank You So Much.

Warmly,

Terry Parsons

2010 President Elect SLCWCR

SoldbyTerry@gmail.com

352-396-1400

2009 Chapter Excellence Award Winners
3/22/2010

OURS WILL SAY 2009 of course:D

LINK–> 2009 Chapter Excellence Award Winners

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“Each of us has a VOICE, each must MAKE the CHOICE to USE IT: take the CHANCE & MAKE a DIFFERENCE.”

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“With FEAR of on-line identity theft

on the rise…

and  MARKETING budget dollars decreasing,

are Social Networking sites like FaceBook

and Twitter the ANSWER?”

Just wanted to share with you some helpful marketing info I discovered while researching Social Networking via Face Book and Twitter.
1. When setting up your profile, be sure to leave information you would normally include in a traditional print ad for job recruiting purposes visible. Work phone number & e-mail address should be marked “visible by everyone” to ensure possible employees searching your name are able to find you *quickly.”
2. Create both a work FB profile that you want visible to the general public & a personal friends & family account. This allows you to share as much or as little information with the world as you feel comfortable.
3. Remember FB & all social networking site are just a more interactive version of the phone book. A virtual yellow pages to the world that is completely FREE. Just remember, every good thing must be used in moderation & with a specific goal in mind.
If you found this information helpful, please visit my website http://www.kimberanna.com/category/real-estate for more useful information. I hope 2010 brings you many blessings & marketing success.

*In November of 2009 Google incorporated social networking sites Twitter & Google into their web optimization search engines. This allows Google users to access real time information from millions of sources. (Savvy FB & Twitter users soon discovered their profiles became increasingly higher in searches as a direct result of their individual network usage (tweets/FB status changes) , making traditional web optimization practices outdated. What used to cost companies thousands of dollars can now be accomplished using current employees downtime to tweet or network.)

Thank you,
Kimber

Kim Johnson
2010 Lake County RPAC Chair
2008-2009 REALTOR Honor Society
2009 SLWCR Finance & Budget Chair

Ambassador South Lake ELks Lodge

Kiwanis International

Past Ambassador South Lake Chamber of Commerce

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Homebuyer Tax Credit 

National Association of REALTORS

500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 20001

® Government Affairs Division

November 7 – April 30, 2010 Rules as enacted November 2009

 FEATURE

 First-time Buyer Amount of Credit: $8000($4000 married filing separate)

First-time Buyer Definition for Eligibility: May not have had an interest in a principal residence for 3 years prior to purchase 

Effective Date Current Owner: November 7, 2009 

 Limitation on Cost of Purchased Home: $800,000 November 7, 2009

 Purchase by a Dependent: as of November 7, 2009 Ineligible

Termination of Credit: Purchases after April 30, 2010

For the full report visit: NAR Issue Brief Homebuyer Tax credit

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“That’s right! The rumors are TRUE…President Obama signed an extension & expansion of the first-time homebuyers tax credit last Friday.”

Here are the HIGHLIGHTS:

$8K tax credit will now be in effect through the end of June 2010.

Homebuyers MUST sign a contract before April 30 and close by June 30.

The income limits were  raised: Single buyers can now earn up to $125,000 and still get the full credit while a married couple can earn $225,000.

“The bill also made more homeowners eligible to claim the credit on their taxes.”

First-time buyers — those who have not owned a home in the past three years — still qualify for an $8,000 rebate.

NEW: people who want to trade up can now also qualify. Those who have owned and occupied a residence for at least five years out of the past eight can claim a $6,500 tax credit if they close on a purchase by the end of June.

For all the detail of the $8K Tax Credit read this–>$8K Tax Credit

WANT TO START SEARCHING FOR YOUR DREAM HOME?

CLICK—> DREAM HOME SEARCH

Ammendment 4 is another instance where the basic principal was sound, “allow the community to take an active stance on regulations regarding zoning, planning & growth in small towns all over Florida.” What they fail to explain to people is they have no funding towards educating these people who will be voting…

So, LONG STORY SHORT: We the people (usually uneducated about the issues) will be able to cast votes for every issue formerly governed by City Councils or City management. In theory, it’s wonderful…but what about the POWER OF THE PRESS???

We have all seen what people will do to get into the paper, imagine the chance to VOTE on an issue simply to get your name in the paper? Many believe that there are too many ways people can SWAY the vote. FREE giveaways to people who VOTE for this or that. FREE bus rides for people wanting to get out to the polls. The list COULD go on & on…

“Do you think there are people in America that would VOTE on an issue without being EDUCATED on the issues?”

“Do you believe it is worth the EXPENSE of individual ballots every time there is a VOTE for a variance, zoning issue, or approval for companies moving into the area.”

DID YOU KNOW: The Realtors Association of Lake & Sumter County are one of the LARGEST EMPLOYERs in Central Florida?

In researching the history of the Royal Ascot horse race <PEEK> held in the United Kingdom, I stumbled upon The British American Toastmaster!

British toastmasters are just a part of what makes the Royal Ascot one of the World’s most respected & well run horse racing events since Queen Anne founded it on August 11, 1711.  We are lucky enough to have our own local “Queen” Ann Dupee as our Model Citizen.<ANN DUPEE>

Long story short,  at the end of our fairytale a dashing distinguished gentleman, in an elegant red jacket steps up to rescue a damsel in distress.

Enter BARRY GILDEN, The British American Toastmaster

to help make this year’s Royal Ascot Fashion Show FUNdraiser

a smashing SUCCESS!

Mr. Gilden will act as an Ambassador of sorts for this charitable event. He will help ensure that every detail of this wonderful day stays true to the original theme first envisioned by Queen Anne herself. With his help and the hard work & dedication of the 2009 Royal Ascot Fashion Show committee, we will exceed the imaginations and expectations of every honored guest.

PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US TODAY.

Thank you Mr. Gilden for volunteering you time & energy to this signature event.

Barry Gilden, the British American Toastmaster

If anyone knows where I can find a horse & carriage to help transport our “Model Citizen’s” from the Royal Ascot Fashion Show to New Beginnings “Garden Party” please let me know. We have spoke with David from the city of Clermont so once we get the horse & buggy, we are clear to lead the procession through Historic Downtown:D

THANK YOU,
Kim Johnson
2010 RALSC RPAC Chair

SLWCR Finance & Budget Chair

Ways & Means Chair

Ambassador Elks BPOE

Kiwanis Builder’s Club Advisor

(You must come to the ELKS COSTUME PARTY, Friday Oct. 30th to see the entire costume! I hope I win a PRIZE for BEST COSTUME instead of WORST COSTUME…*Giggles)

TICKETS for the 2nd Annual Royal Ascot Fashion Show will be available for purchase at this event. Cost is $30, proceeds to benifit South Lake Women’s Council & New Beginnings, Mulberry Inn Project.

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*Kimber

Breakfast Location:
Sanctuary Ridge Golf Club
2601 Diamond Players Club
Clermont Fl 34711

Breakfast starts @ 8am, Caravan begins @ 9:15
Contact: Gretchen.Carlson@fnf.com

THANK YOU,
Kim Johnson
2010 RALSC RPAC Chair

TICKETS for the 2nd Annual Royal Ascot Fashion Show will be available for purchase at this event.  Cost is $30, proceeds to benifit South Lake Women’s Council & New Beginnings, Mulberry Inn Project.

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*Kimber

REALTORS  jump through hoops

to get the housing market

BACK ON TRACK…

“HAPPY TUESDAY everyone!”

We REALTORS survived another Manic Monday just in time to get educated & energized this morning at our weekly Sales meeting.

REALTORS across the country share this time honored tradition of coming together as a team to brain storm, compare success stories, get updates on real estate related legal issues & recognize each others accomplishments or challenges. The rest of the world revolves around a 5 day work week but for REALTORS & real estate professionals, our Tuesday sales meeting are the sundial of our non stop work week!

“The United Postal Service may deliver in rain or sleet or snow, REALTORS do all that & more but for FREE! We don’t get paid until the “mission is complete,” all parties are happy & all the other bills are paid. No one knows this better than our REAL ESTATE family of co-workers, peers and affiliates.”

“UNITED WE STAND DEVIDED WE FALL…” REALTORS of America are UNITED in their determination to overcome this most catastrophic housing market collapse in recent US history, emerging better educated; stronger.

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“Check back often & I’ll fill you in on all the juicy details…”

*Kimber

#Godmorgen alle!

Thank you : Google Translate

*Giggles*

“That’s “good morning everyone” in Danish.”

“I’ve decided after many Magic Jack calls to my family in Denmark,

I must learn more Danish. Not only will it help me communicate with

my family it will make speaking with my Danish clients easier:”

Being an International Realtor & living in Central Florida means the more languages I speak

the bigger my “sphere of influence” will be:D

Every week I try to start out by making a #MYWEEK. Basically, an “Important Acccording to Kim” LIST

of things I MUST do this week.

This week is as action packed as ever, since it’s Tuesday already (sigh)

I can already feel the tension building! *Giggles…

Cheerleading Practice, of course M-Nazarene,T-Field,W-Nazarene from 6-8.

Football M-W 5:15 pickup, Thursday away Game @ South Lake High School 7pm

WEDNESDAY morning 9am “Can’t miss”  our 2nd Annual Royal Ascot Fashion Show meeting @ Methodist Church so we can see this year’s venue. I’m so excited that a portion of our proceeds go to the new Mulberry Inn Home project from New Beginnings located in Historic Downtown Clermont Florida:D They are a wonderful charity to support!

Click here if you want to learn more: Old Mulberry Inn Project

THURSDAY is our Chamber BAH (Business after hours) 5:30 to 7:30 @ the ELKS Lodge! The South Lake Chamber of Commerce is THE place to be if you want to meet LAKE County’s best and brightest in a relaxed atmosphere.

Friday South Lake WOMEN’s COUNCIL of REALTOR’s LUNCH from 11:00 to ? @ Caraba’s!

Lake County’s most successful REAL ESTATE INDUSTRY leaders meet to keep on top of what’s REALLY happening in this challenging market. Public is welcome to attend price is only $25 at the door.

FRIDAY NIGHT, September 11th come right back to the Elks Lodge, we’re celebrating  the American Spirit with FOOD, FRIENDS & FUN all set to music. Come ready to dance, or just watch all the action. We promise lot’s of surprises that no one will want to miss. This night will definitely be “A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!”

(Don’t forget our favorite GREAT DANE, Torben flies back in from New York to join the festivities!)

*HOSTESS with the MOSTESS* for this wonderful event is none other than

one of Lake Counties brightest GEM’S, ANN DUPEE.

“Bring a friend or three because celebrating is so much more fun with friends. Plus, it will save tons of time the morning after telling them about what an amazing time you had! Don’t let anyone miss out on the fun since there is so much to do for everyone!”

CAN’T WAIT TO SEE EVERYONE OUT…go ahead, live a little! You DESERVE IT for all your hard work:D

SATURDAY: Pop Warner Football GAMEDAY! CLERMONT @ this week, don’t miss a minute of the action featuring some of Central Florida’s most talented youths. Learn more @ CLERMONT KNIGHTS website http://clermontknights.com

SATURDAY NIGHT I’m off to my RPAC Boot Camp Weekend, lol…or at least that’s what I call it! As CHAIR for the Realtor Association of Lake & Sumter County’s RPAC committee I get to spend the weekend in one of Orlando’s finest hotels:D Every day is packed with tons of useful information about real estate and our role as business leaders in our community.

LOVE a well balanced week of BUSINESS and PLEASURE…when working with friends & my community, it’s always BOTH!

*GOSH I hope I didn’t forget anything….wishing everyone a wonderful, safe & productive week!

COMING SOON!!!!!

Danish National/Olympic Rowing Team, October 15th through the 25th

Check out http://www.lcrc.us for all the details

2nd Annual ROYAL ASCOT FASHION Show Nov. 7th, 2009

Silent Auction, Mock Horse Races, Fashion Show