Meetings of the Week

Here’s a look at the meeting taking place in the Charlotte region for the week of March 22nd:

Monday, March 22
3:45 pm – Charlotte City Council Environment Committee Meeting
5:00 pm – Charlotte City Council/Manager Dinner Briefing
6:30 pm – Charlotte City Council Business Meeting & Citizens Forum

Wednesday, March 24
3:00 pm – Charlotte City Council Budget Retreat
4:30 pm – Char-Meck Zoning Committee Zoning Work Session
7:00 pm – Mecklenburg-Union Metropolitan Planning Organization (“MUMPO”) Meeting

Thursday, March 25
7:30 am – NAIOP Breakfast Mtg: High-Efficiency Building/Optimizing the Financial Outcome
8:30 am – Tree Ordinance Revisions Stakeholders Meeting
12:00 pm – Charlotte City Council Restructuring Government Committee Meeting
2:00 pm – Charlotte City Council Transportation & Planning Committee Meeting
3:30 pm – CANCELLED/Charlotte City Council Economic Development Council Committee Meeting
5:30 pm – Greater Charlotte Apartment Association’s 2010 Trade Show
6:00 pm – Steele Creek Area Plan Public Workshop

Friday, March 26
9:00 am – Mecklenburg County Effective and Efficient Government Committee Meeting

POLARIS Name Suppression Survey Results

On February 16th, 2010 Mecklenburg County GIS responded to a request from the BOCC Criminal Justice Committee to gauge public reaction to the potential removal of the name search function from the Parcel and Land Records Information System (POLARIS).

GIS posted a survey on the POLARIS website for 30-days to collect public response to the following questions:

  • Do you currently search for property information by entering someone’s name?
  • If the ability to search for information by someone’s name was removed from POLARIS would it make POLARIS more difficult to use?
  • If the ability to search for information by someone’s name was removed from POLARIS would you be inclined not to use POLARIS?
  • Would the ability to search by parcel number and address meet your needs?

The survey received 1660 responses.  To see the results, follow the link below:
http://www.crcbr.org/images2/pdfs/Polaris-Survey-Results.pdf

2010 SPPACE Questionnaire & Responses

REBIC mailed and emailed their 2010 SPPACE Questionnaires on Friday, March 12th.  You can access the questionnaires and responses directly from the REBIC website (www.rebic.com – click the 2010 SPPACE Questionnaire link) or by clicking below:

http://www.rebic.com/2010%20SPPACE%20Questionnaire.html

Responses will be posted to the website as soon as they’re received so check back from time-to-time to see the updated results.

If you have any questions, please contact Yvonne Case, Office Manager at REBIC, at 704-940-3171.

In Memoriam

Friends,

Louis L. Rose, Jr.

Louis L. Rose, Jr.

I want to let you know that Louis Rose, Jr., Chairman of NAI Southern Real Estate, peacefully passed away at his home yesterday.  His life is celebrated through the family he loved and the company that benefited from his drive and determination.  Please keep his wife Jocelyn, sons Caldwell and Louis III, daughter Jocelyn and the rest of their family in your prayers. 

Roger Cobb
Senior Vice President
NAI Southern Real Estate

For more information on Louis L. Rose Jr. and funeral information please click on the link below:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/charlotte/obituary.aspx?n=louis-langford-rose&pid=140754283

NCAR Update on HR3380

Earlier this week, a letter was sent from NC Association of REALTORS® President Mary Edna Williams to Members of Congress from North Carolina requesting their support for solutions to the looming commercial real estate credit crisis. Specifically, H.R. 3380, the “Promoting Lending to America’s Small Businesses Act”, would increase the cap on credit union commercial lending to 25% of total assets. This is important because during previous crisis’, consumers and businesses have relied on credit unions to fill in the gaps where banks cannot serve them. However, today they are hampered by a lending cap of 12.25% of total assets. In addition, extending the Troubled Asset Loan Facility (TALF) Program that is set to expire on March 31st, will play a valuable role in restoring investor confidence and jump-starting the private commercial mortgage markets. NAR and NCAR staff will continue to advocate for these measures in order to stimulate additional credit offerings from lending institutions.

Rick A. Zechini
Director of Government Affairs
North Carolina Association of REALTORS®
421 Fayetteville Street
Suite 1109
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 573-0984 Telephone
(919) 856-9157 Fax
www.ncrealtors.org

Members on the Move

Congratulations to the following CRCBR members on their recent achievements:

Brackett Company – Marla Sessoms
Carolina Dance Capital, a state of the art dance studio, and recent recipient of the 2009 “Best of City Search” for dance studios, has leased approximately 8,700 square feet in Toringdon Circle, a mixed-use development in the Ballantyne area.  Marla Sessoms of Brackett Company represented the Landlord – Streets of Toringdon, LLC in the transaction.
 
Brackett Company – Marla Sessoms
Webber Dentistry, the official cosmetic dentist of the Charlotte Bobcats, recently opened a 2,500 square foot SouthPark office at 5940 Fairview Road.  Marla Sessoms of Brackett Company represented Webber Dentistry in the transaction and Patrick Russell of AAC represented the Landlord. 
 
Brackett Company – Reed Griffith
Box Rheumatology and Arthritis of the Carolinas, PLLC, leased 3,800 square feet at 10502 Park Road.  Reed Griffith of Brackett Company represented the tenant in the transaction.

CB Richard Ellis, Inc. – Phil Brosseau
Capital Markets is proud to announce the sale of Preston’s Reserve, a 360-unit multifamily community in Cary, North Carolina. Vice President Phil Brosseau of CBRE’s Multi-Housing Group Charlotte office and Executive Vice President Robert Given of CBRE’s Institutional Group Miami office represented the seller, Altman Companies of Boca Raton, FL in the $34 million transaction. 

Merrifield Patrick, LLC – George Macon
Darren Wellenreiter, LLC purchased Suite 201 (2,498 square feet) in Building 17 at Blakeney Professional Center, a Crosland project developed by Merrifield Patrick.   It will be the office of Darren Wellenreiter, DDS.  Ken Heiliger of Heiliger Associates represented the buyer and George Macon of Merrifield Patrick represented the seller in the above transaction.

Send Us Your News
We want to hear what you’ve been up to. If you have any transactions, awards, promotions, or any other news, please send your information to us at info@crcbr.org.

Meetings of the Week

Here’s a look at the meetings going on within the Charlotte region for the week of March 15th:

Monday, March 15
6:30 pm – Huntersville Town Board Meeting
7:00 pm – Cornelius Town Board Meeting
7:00 pm – Statesville City Council Meeting

Tuesday, March 16
3:00 pm – Building Development Commission Meeting
3:00 pm – Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Effective & Efficient Government Committee Meeting
5:00 pm – Char-Meck Planning Committee Work Session
6:00 pm – Charlotte Tree Advisory Commission
6:00 pm – Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners
7:00 pm – Iredell County Board of Commissioners Meeting

Wednesday, March 17
8:30 am – Subdivision Steering Committee
5:30 pm – UNCC Economic Trends Presentation

Thursday, March 18
12:00 pm – Charlotte City Council Community Safety Committee Meeting
5:00 pm – Char-Meck Zoning Committee Dinner w/City Council
6:00 pm – Char-Meck Zoning Committee City Rezonings (CMGC, Mtg Chamber)

Spring Education Begins Next Week on March 25th

There’s still time to use your early dues renewal and Gold Passport discounts!

CRCBR’s education courses are the only classes in the region focused toward the commercial broker.  Commercial transaction information, language, and case studies are used specifically to meet the needs of our commercial members.

All classes are CE approved in the state of North Carolina.

Below is the list of CRCBR spring courses and online courses currently available for registration:

Mandatory Update Commercial Version

The 2009-10 Commercial Version Update topics will include agency disclosure requirements, selected property management issues, due diligence, licensing, and education issues. The Commercial Version of the Update has been modified for the commercial practitioner.

March 25, 2009 (CE Approved)
8:30am – 12:30pm
Instructor: Cindy Chandler
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

April 20, 2009 (CE Approved)
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Instructor: Garth Dunklin
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

May 6, 2009 (CE Approved)
8:30am – 12:30pm
Instructor: Cindy Chandler
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

May 12, 2009 (CE Approved)
8:30am – 12:30pm
Instructor: Garth Dunklin
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

June 4, 2009 (CE Approved)
8:30am – 12:30pm
Instructor: Garth Dunklin
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

Broker-In-Charge Annual Review Course

The 2009-10 BICAR will cover dual & designated agency, compensation & disclosure issues including changes to the compensation disclosure rule (Rule A.0109) and a review of BIC requirements. The BICAR Course is a mandatory elective for all BICs who wish to remain a BIC as of July 1, 2010 for the 2010-11 licensing period. Only licensees who are BICs or who are BIC eligible will receive credit for this course.

April 20, 2009 (CE Approved)
8:30am – 12:30pm
Instructor: Cindy Chandler
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

May 12, 2009 (CE Approved)
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Instructor: Garth Dunklin
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

May 27, 2009 (CE Approved)
8:30am – 12:30pm
Instructor: Cindy Chandler
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

8 Strategies for a Slow Market Elective

While buyers are understandably nervous about investing in today’s shaky real estate market, sophisticated real estate brokers can provide buyers with an analysis that demonstrates that buyers are better off buying today than a year from now. This course offers 8 creative strategies which help licensees by teaching them about nontraditional financing methods and also offers them opportunity to earn additional commissions and income from their transactions. Will need to bring a simple calculator.

March 25, 2009 (CE Approved)
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Instructor: Debbie Long
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

Ethics for Commercial Agents Elective

This course discusses professional ethical issues, ethical decision making, and professional conduct utilizing a lecture/case study discussion format. This course satisfies NAR’s 2.5 hours ethics requirements, and the 4 hour NCREC elective requirement.

May 6, 2009 (CE Approved)
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Instructor: Cindy Chandler
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

Anatomy of a Deal Elective

This program covers the steps the mortgage broker, banker and lender take when analyzing income producing real estate for financing. A knowledgeable broker must understand this process to effectively assist the buyer or seller of investment real estate.

May 27, 2009 (CE Approved)
2:00pm – 6:00pm
Instructor: Cindy Chandler
Location: Marriott Executive Park
• To register online, click here.
• For a printable form, click here.

Online Continuing Education Courses

Online education makes it convenient for you to get the knowledge and credits you need without disrupting your schedule.
 
Listing Properties Online Course (CE Approved)
This course introduces concepts critical to successfully listing properties. As students learn new concepts and key formulas, they are given an opportunity to apply them through the problems presented in the case studies.
• Class registration fee: $65
• To register for classes online, click here.
   (Select “Continuing Education” from the “Real Estate” scroll-down menu options)

Understanding Investments Online Course (CE Approved)
This course introduces concepts critical to successfully working with investment properties and clients. As students learn new concepts and key formulas, they are given an opportunity to apply them through the problems presented in the case studies.
• Class registration fee: $65
• To register for classes online, click here.
   (Select “Continuing Education” from the “Real Estate” scroll-down menu options

Online Ethics Training

There are two online ethics training courses available on www.REALTOR.org.  Each course meets the specific criteria and learning objectives required for either new REALTORS® or existing REALTORS® as established in the Statements of Professional Standards Policy #47 – New Member Orientation Program, and #48 – Quadrennial REALTOR® Ethics Training found in the NAR Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual.  These courses do not count as an elective for your license.

For more information and access to each course, use the links below. You must be a registered REALTOR.org user with an ID and password to access the following links. You may need to wait one hour before accessing the course if you just registered for REALTOR.org.

New Member Code of Ethics Orientation: Course for new REALTORS®.
Quadrennial REALTOR® Ethics Training: Course for existing REALTORS®.

Instructions on Taking the FREE Online Ethics Training
For step-by-step instructions on how to take the free online ethics training classes, click here.

CRCBR Gold Passport

The Gold Passport takes $20 off the already discounted total member price for two CE courses. Pay for your continuing education once, and schedule classes at your convenience. Pay no rescheduling fees if CRCBR is notified by 12:00 pm the business day prior to the class date. Use your Gold Passport anytime between the time of purchase and June 4, 2010.

Policies & Restrictions
• The Gold Passport is available to REALTOR® members only.
• Gold Passport is valid from date of purchase through June 4, 2010.
• Gold Passport not valid for the Commercial Certificate Program classes
• Gold Passport not valid for CRCBR on-line continuing educations classes

Cost
The cost of the Gold Passport is $110. To purchase a Gold Passport, please check the appropriate box on the registration form.  For a printable registration form, click here.

Meetings of the Week

Here is a look at some of the meetings going on this week within the Charlotte region:

Monday, March 8
3:30 pm – Charlotte City Council Transportation & Planning Committee Meeting
5:00 pm – Charlotte City Council/Manager Dinner Briefing
7:00 pm – Charlotte City Council Business Meeting
7:00 pm – Matthews Town Council Meeting

Tuesday, March 9
12:00 pm – REBIC Board of Governors Meeting featuring Mayor Anthony Foxx
6:00 pm – Davidson Board of Commissioners Meeting
6:30 pm – Mint Hill Comprehensive Land Use Advisory Committee Meeting
6:30 pm – Pineville Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, March 10
1:30 pm – Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Econ. Development Comm. Meeting
3:00 pm – Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners Budget/Public Policy Workshop

Thursday, March 11
8:45 am – Greater Charlotte Apartment Association Gov. Affairs Committee Meeting
9:00 am – Realtor® Expo
1:30 pm – Charlotte City Council Restructuring Government Committee Meeting
3:30 pm – Charlotte City Council Economic Development Committee Meeting
7:00 pm – Mint Hill Commissioners Meeting
7:00 pm – Troutman Town Board Meeting

CCIM Educational Scholarships

The North Carolina Chapter of CCIM makes several scholarship available to real estate professionals for their educational courses.  For a complete list of scholarship available, including application forms, follow the link below:
http://www.nc-ccim.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=44