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Member News In Memoriam Linda Schmidt, Coldwell Banker King Thompson, has been awarded the Columbus Board of REALTORS® Certified Affordable Housing REALTOR® (CAHR) Certification. This certification recognizes those REALTORS® who have committed their time and obtained experience in working the affordable housing ($150,000 and below) market. To qualify for the certification, criteria must be met in the areas of affordable housing transactions, association activities, education and community involvement. Rusty Bucket giving back to area REALTORS® The Rusty Bucket has made available four of their restaurants at no charge for regular area association meetings for Bexley Eastmoor Berwick, New Albany, Northeast/Westerville and Greater Worthington. Their generosity is saving these associations money, which enables them to lower meeting costs and/or increase donations to area worthy causes. Next time you are dining at a local Rusty Bucket, ask for the manager and thank them for their generosity to the local Philip P. Brown (affectionately known as Prince Philip and Pappa), passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at the Kobacker House. Phil had a long standing career in the Land Title Insurance Industry, where he began his career with Chicago Title Insurance Company and Buckeye Federal Savings and Loan. In 1981, he started Title First Agency. He was a member of YMCA and Exchange Club (Painesville), a lifetime member of Mortgage Bankers and the Ohio Land Title Association (Columbus), and a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity (Naples). Phil is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary; son, Breck (Holly); daughters, Bridget (Jay) and Brenda (Serf.); nine beloved grandchildren, seven brothers and sisters; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to HomeReach Hospice, Ohio Health Foundation, 180 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43215 or American Lung Cancer Association. Susan Dusz Burns, R.N., Columbus, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at her home. Susan was a REALTOR® with Real Living HER, and a graduate of Linden McKinley High School and of the Riverside/White Cross School of Nursing (1964). She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Sue is survived by her husband Richard; sons Michael (Amber) and Matthew (Ashley); grandson Jacob; granddaughter Addison; and many other relatives and friends. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Development Department, 9990 Riverside Drive, Powell, OH 43065 or Charity Newsies, 4300 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43214. KeyBox Tip real estate community. Using CBS Codes Feature of the Month May Sprinkler Key Hiders $5.50 each Every KeyBox contains a Call Before Showing (CBS) code that your Association/Board/MLS can activate. The CBS code allows the listing agent to control KeyBox access by requiring the showing agent to call for authorization before opening the KeyBox. If the CBS code is active in a KeyBox then every showing agent must enter the CBS code into their key before accessing the KeyBox. If the CBS code is active in a KeyBox, it will show as CBS on KIM Web, under the ‘View Existing KeyBoxes’ screen for that KeyBox. All Sustaining keyholders ALWAYS need a CBS code to access the KeyBox, even if CBS is set to off. Entering CBS Code Into Your DisplayKEY Check out the REALTOR® Online Store www.ColumbusRealtors.com/store Member Service Center CBR Headquarters, 2700 Airport Drive 475-4000 x230 1. Press enter to turn your DisplayKEY on. 2. Scroll to the INPUT UPDATE OR CBS option and press enter. 3. Press 2 to select INPUT CBS. 4. Enter the CBS code and press enter. 5. Once you’ve entered the CBS code for a particular KeyBox into your DisplayKEY, follow the standard procedure for releasing the key container. 6. You can access the KeyBox until the following day, or until you enter a CBS code for a different KeyBox. 38 • May/June 2010 • In Contract Magazine • www.ColumbusRealtors.com
RS Broker Members Matthew D. Cochrell Assist 2 Sell Marie Foeller Buyers & Sellers Realty George Mantzoros Pagam Properties Realty Dennis H. Swartz First Service Residential Realty Affiliate Members E. Grier Allen BoomTown Ahmad Saadeh Terabitz Inc. William H. Shaw Market Mortgage Co. J. Scott Stevenson Northwest Title Steve Watson The State Bank & Trust Co. RS Salespeople approved in February Rebecca R. Acree Abdulkadir J. Aden Timothy A. Alford David M. Allen Melissa S. Bedolla approved in February Prudential Platinum Realty Kent Amlin Realty Ross Realtors® Keller Williams Consultants Realty Wagenbrenner Company Nancy W. Botti Coldwell Banker King Thompson Glen Scott Braumille RE/MAX Affiliates, Inc. Pamela Castle RE/MAX Elite Services Teresa Courter Columbus Realty Professionals John J. Crowl 4 Real Estate Venetia C. Davis-Rice Carleton Realty Tirza A. Delamo Keller Williams Consultants Realty Lori Doles-Manges Roger C. Perry & Company Rhonda L. Duke iHome, REALTORS® Monica L. Dunn Equity Central Cynthia A. Farley RE/MAX Consultant Group Lorie A. Fearing Obvious Choice Realty Michael J. Funtjar Coldwell Banker King Thompson Elsa A. Galla RE/MAX Connection Tania Glover Real Living HER Kam L. Gorman Real Living HER Valerie L. Greene Obvious Choice Realty Kyle Hamilton Keller Williams Greater Columbus Christina M. Harney Real Living HER Marie Hunter Coldwell Banker King Thompson Timothy J. Humphrey Solutions for Real Estate Penny S. Jones Keller Williams Capital Partners Holly K. Lockett Coldwell Banker King Thompson Jeremy R. Macroy Equity Central Nicolette R. McNary Real Living HER Nancy B. Musci Coldwell Banker King Thompson Nick L. Pinotti Real Living HER Ann M. Price Century 21 Joe Walker & Associates Kurt M. Ruen Peak Property Group Thomas Schaumleffel Saxton Real Estate Suzanne Carol Schmandt USA-1 Real Estate Sarah Schofield Coldwell Banker King Thompson Tana A. Showalter Coldwell Banker King Thompson Taria Sheppard Sage Real Estate Jessica L. Shrider Coldwell Banker King Thompson Timothy W. Shriner RE/MAX Champions Pamela A. Snow Real Living HER Robin N. Streaty Keller Williams Consultants Lauren A. Swieterman Assist 2 Sell Edwin H. Taylor Coldwell Banker King Thompson E. Cotton Tarr The Bray Company Lorenzo P. Thompkins Carleton Realty Amanda Titus Real Living HER Katherine L. Ulm Keller Williams Consultants Michael T. Wurster Revealty Andrew J. Zink Baker Realty Group Mentoring Sessions May 20, 2010 Successful Open Houses/ Safety Issues Time: 9-10:30 a.m. Location: CBR Membership Headquarters Mentor: Joe Evans, RE/MAX Town Centre, LLC Talking Points will include: • Open house safety tips • How to prepare for a successful open house • How to execute a successful open house • How to get 9 out of 10 people to sign in and provide accurate information • How to follow up with potential Buyers June 17, 2010 Working with Buyers Time: 9-10:30 a.m. Location: CBR Membership Headquarters Mentors: P.J. Connor and Joe Evans, RE/MAX Town Centre, LLC Talking Points will include: • Open house safety tips • How to prepare for a successful open house • How to execute a successful open house • How to get 9 out of 10 people to sign in and provide accurate information • How to follow up with potential Buyers The Mentoring Sessions offer a great opportunity for both new and seasoned REALTORS® to learn about and share ideas on topics related to our careers. There is no cost to attend and registration is appreciated, but not required. Post-License Real Estate Grant Applications being accepted CBR’s Equal Opportunity Committee is accepting applications for the CBR Multi- Cultural Post Licensing Grant. These grants are awarded to newly licensed REALTORS® to help with start-up costs, i.e., annual CBR membership fees, classes, business cards, etc. Grants are awarded twice a year, with the next funding period set for July with an application deadline of June 30. The grant is not a loan; therefore repayment is not required For a copy of the grant application, go to www.ColumbusRealtors.com/15774.cfm or if you have questions about the grant, call Lynn Hackworth (614) 475-4000 ext. 248. www.ColumbusRealtors.com • In Contract Magazine • May/June 2010 • 39
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