BOARD INSTALLS NEWS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
The Dayton Area Board of Realtors swore in the 2009 officers and directors at the annual Realtors Installation Banquet, held at the Benjamin and Marian Shuster Performing Arts Center on January 8th. The highlight of the event was the inauguration of Harry Vearn as president of the 3000-member association. Read Story
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 BOB MORRISON APPOINTED DIRECTOR
At the January Board of Directors meeting, REALTOR® Bob Morrison, associated with Irongate Inc. REALTORS®, was sworn in for a one-year term as director. Morrison's appointment filled a vacancy on the board left by former director John Youker, who resigned his post in order to pursue real estate opportunites in Chicago.
Bob Morrison joins the board of directors with a long history of service to the board. He's been the chair of Grievance and Legislative/RPAC, as well as a member of the Technology and Strategic Planning committees. He has been on the Adjunct Faculty for Sinclair Community College, teaching real estate pre-license classes, while also teaching prep classes for DABR. Bob and his wife Carol have resided in Ohio for 41 years.
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Each month DABR releases its Membership Report and Director Actions. Click on the links below to view each report.
December Director Actions
January Director Actions
December Membership Report
January Membership Report
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Nominations for this year’s Marie Kindrick Fair Housing Award are still being accepted. Each year at the April Fair Housing Luncheon, the Dayton Area Board of REALTORS®, in conjunction with the Miami Valley Fair Housing Center, makes this very special presentation to three individuals who have “exhibited an outstanding commitment to fair housing principles”. The three categories recognized are: a community volunteer, a community professional and a REALTOR® member. Click here to download the nomination form.
Please return the form and supporting information to the Board office. You may contact the Equal Opportunity & Diversity Committee Chair Pam Waltrip at pwaltrip@citywidedev.com or John Zimmerman of the MVFHC at John.Zimmerman@mvfairhousing.com with any questions or for seeking guidance in submitting your nomination. |
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 Harry Vearn, 2009 President of The Dayton Area Board of REALTORS®
Welcome to the first edition of the new online Dayton Area REALTOR®. There are obviously many changes from the print publication, but the core content that you have come to expect from the publication is still here. Plus, you'll notice the ability to click to view videos and other information, offering a better and more enjoyable user experience. In this issue, for instance, we have the full Installation Banquet ceremony available to watch. If you weren't there, check out the festivities. If you were there, relive it again. We also have the Sales Leaders Luncheon presentations availble for viewing.
Another change you'll notice this year is our logo (at the top of the page). DABR is celebrating our 100th Anniversary this year, and to kick off the celebration we've unveiled a new, contemporary logo that instantly advertises our organization and our online presence. We hope you like it, and we're looking forward to bringing you some exciting campaigns to celebrate our second century of existence.
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There is a full slate of continuing education classes to choose from at DABR, including the following:
FEB. 10 - Appraising Residential Property in a Down Market - This class is specially designed to provide a complete explanation of the process an appraiser goes through in determining market value. Michael Moorhead, Certified General Appraiser and RE Broker will detail the complete appraisal process including significant factors in choosing comparable property, making distinctions between comparables and reading market trends in an area.
FEB. 17 - Out-Smart Phone the Competition - How to use your Blackberry and other Smart Phone devices to communicate, prospect, email, multimedia messaging and access MLS. Review basics, texting, web browsing, tethering, Top Producer, navigate, maps, documents and more. Get to be as smart as your phone and out-smart the competition.
Get the full schedule and register for classes by visiting www.dabr.com.
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The Dayton Area Board of REALTORS® staff, directors, and officers extend their deepest sympathies to the families of the following individuals who recently passed away. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dayton Area Board of REALTORS® Foundation, P.O. Box 111, Dayton, OH 45401.
Ray Roudebush, age 89, passed away Thursday, January 15, during his stay at the Dayton Veterans Hospital. Read more
Joseph G. Martin, age 78, a longtime resident of Fairborn and Beavercreek, passed away on January 29. Read more |
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