Julian Silver, father of Realtors Diane Silver Berryhill and Karen Hancock and grandfather of Amanda Hancock passed away this morning. Service are at Fox & Weeks. (8/28/gj)



NOTICE: The next CMA class will be on Wednesday, Sept. 19th @ 1:00. Please email georgettej@savannahboardofrealtors.com to sign up. (8/23/gj)



MLXchange Training Tutorials: Marketlinx has posted some short educational video clips on the MLX Help site covering basic activities. To access, click on HELP in the upper right hand corner from the Home Page. Also, check out the tutorials on the Home Page under RESOURCES and MLXchange Pro and Color Flyers. Here you will find: MLXchange Pro Tutorial and an Agent Web Site Tutorial. Please take advantage of these wonderful resources that have been provided to help you utilize the system to the utmost. (8/21/gj)



ONLY $10 FOR 6 HOURS OF C/E: SABOR will be hosting the GREC Brokerage and Trust Account Issues seminar via video conferencing on October 31. Instead of you having to drive to Atlanta, just come to SABOR and take the course for only $10! GAR is handling registration by going to www.garealtor.net, starting August 26. So sign up and don't be disappointed. Your board has the latest technology to help you save $$ and also get the latest education you need! Questions, call Edie, your Education Director, at 354-1513. (apw/8/22)



Another great class for SABOR! Sam Noel with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs will hold a course on September 12th from 2:00pm-4:00pm at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah on Georgia Dream Homeownership Program Training in Savannah. The Georgia Dream Homeownership Program has become one of the most popular programs. In this class you will learn:-the real truth about Georgia Dream-sales tips to build your buisness-Met some"Top producing Lenders" and leave with marketing materials to promote Georgia Dream. You may register on line at www.dcaloans.com click on "Real Estate professional".



TWO EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS COMING UP!

Through a grant from NAR and in conjunction with the Realtors Commercial Alliance of Savannah/Hilton Head: National speaker, Bob McComb will present "121 Ways to Market Yourself and Your Company" on September 12th. AND........

Nationally renowned educator, author and real estate legend, DANIELLE KENNEDY will be at SABOR on September 20th. Registration 8:30am, Instruction, 9:00-5:00 with 1 hour break for lunch. Danielle will present her newest program "Listing and Selling Your Way Through Changing Markets" and shows you how to convert more buyers for a long term investment; how to educate & motivate sellers to get the best price under current market conditions; how to build an underground network for past customers that supports you for life and lots, more. Approved for 6 hours of continuing education. ONLY A FEW SPACES ARE LEFT, DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED!!!

Register for both on line at www.savannahboardofrealtors.com, or call SABOR for a flyer.





GAR Convention Registration deadline is August 19th for Asheville, NC, September 4-8. Before August 19th, $169, after the 19th $234. Go to www.garealtor.com to register!



ATTENTION BROKERS AND REALTORS: Please be reminded that all morning C/E classes begin with registration at 8:30am. and 9:00-12:15 instruction. AFTERNOON C/E CLASSES BEGIN with registration at 1:15 and instruction from 1:45pm-5:00. This policy went into effect in April. If you have signed up for future classes prior to April, you may want to double-check your calendars so you won't be late for c/e credit. (eb)



SAVE THE DATE: Friday, September 28th, 6:00 - annual RPAC Auction at the Alee Shrine on Eisenhower. Please remind everyone in your office to save this date and plan to attend. This is a great event to bring your family, customers, clients and staff. Watch for more details! Last year the Broker Theme Baskets were a huge hit. BROKERS: Start thinking of your theme ~ we hope to have one from each office (225!) (apw/7/12)



FINAL NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION for 2007: The October 11 class has been cancelled leaving only 1 left for this year, so sign up soon! The remaining 2007 date is November 8. Remember, if you haven't attended an orientation, you CANNOT use the term REALTOR when referring to yourself, nor are you allowed to have it on any business cards, correspondence, etc. Call Sandra at the Board office if you have questions. (slm/8/28)



GAR Leadership Academy: The application for next year's Academy will be on www.garealtor.com. Deadline to apply is November 1, 2007. Interested members are encouraged to apply through the Georgia Association of REALTORS. (6/22/gj)



LOCKBOX ORIENTATION is held on the 3rd Friday of every month and may be subject to change.

D-Key: 10:00 A.M, E-Key: 10:30 A.M.

August 17, September 21, October 19, and November 16,

Reminder: You must come into the board the Monday or Wednesday the week of class between 1pm and 3pm to confirm your registration in the lockbox class as well as your choice of D-Key, E-Key(palm or smartphone!)



To better assist you in knowing who to ask for when calling SABOR, the following staff, under the supervision of CEO Anne Paul Walters (X204), can be reached for information pertaining to:

General Information: India Averhart - indiaa@savannahboardofrealtors.com (X205)

Education & MLS login info: Edie Breazeale- edieb@savannahboardofrealtors.com (X200)

SABOR Membership, Dues, RPAC : Sandra Messex- sandram@savannahboardofrealtors.com (X208)

MLS billing, Membership, MlXchange system, IDX: Georgette Jackson - georgettej@savannahboardofrealtors.com (X206)

SUPRA D-key, E-key, Lockboxes: Avia Ruff -aviar@savannahboardofrealtors.com (X202)

RCA(Realtor Commercial Alliance): Betty Patrick Cobb - bettyc@savannahboardofrealtors.com (X214)

If you need further information than what is listed above, contact India and she will direct you to the appropriate person. (3/12/gj)