by RMLS Communication Department | Aug 5, 2009 | Clark County, Coos County, Douglas County, Events, Lane County, Oregon Real Estate, Portland, Salem, Washington Real Estate
Here’s a quick rundown of upcoming Realtor® events & education for August in Oregon & Southern Washington. If you have an event that is not listed here, please let us know by commenting below. For future events, please send an e-mail to communications (at) rmls (dot) com.
– August 5:Realtor Day at NW Natural Street of Dreams – noon to 8 p.m.
– August 12: CCAR hosts Get Connected: Expose Yourself to Social Networking
– August 13: OAR hosts What’s going on with Short Sales (web seminar)
– August 13: Oregon CRS – CRS 205: Financing Course in Ashland, Oregon
– August 19: CCAR hosts Washington State Housing Finance Commission
– August 19: Douglas County Board of Realtors Membership Meeting – Speaker, Gene Bentley, Oregon Real Estate Agency Commissioner
– August 21: Southern Oregon Women’s Council of Realtors hosts – Qualifying for a FHA/VA Loan
Also, if you’re an RMLS™ subscriber, we have lots of FREE opportunities for continuing education credit at a location near you, click the link for your area to view the August Training Calendar:
– Coos County
– Eastern Oregon
– Eugene
– Florence
– Gresham
– Portland
– Roseburg
– Salem
– Vancouver
Image courtesy of Ayhan Yildiz
by RMLS Communication Department | Jul 27, 2009 | Portland, RMLS News, Tips & Tricks, Videos
Short video shows why RMLS™ subscribers should keep their ActiveKEYs out of the heat this week
We’re going to have some serious heat in most of Oregon & Southwest Washington this week. As you try to stay cool in the hot weather, keep in mind this friendly ActiveKEY battery tip from Supra:
“Temperature extremes can affect battery performance. If the ActiveKEY is below 0° C (32° F) or above 40 ° C (104° F), it will not charge. During very cold or hot times of the year, bring your ActiveKEY in from your car at night and between showings.”
Also, watch this short video that poses the question – what happens when you leave an ActiveKEY, a frozen pizza and a frozen peanut butter cup in my 1997 Geo Metro that is parked in direct sunlight?
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We filmed this a few weeks ago when it was up to about 94 degrees, so keep in mind that you might see more dramatic results in the next few days. Anyone have any other suggestions for things we should try to melt in my car?
PS: We really do recommend that you remove your key from your car if it’s going to be parked in the sun for a long time – especially for agents that go to our Portland office – because we currently have a limited supply of ActiveKEYs due to a parts shortage at Supra. If you do need to get a new ActiveKEY, please call ahead at 503-236-7657 to ensure that we have one available for you.
by RMLS Communication Department | Jul 27, 2009 | Oregon Real Estate, Realtor Safety, RMLS News, Tips & Tricks
The State of Oregon Real Estate Agency has issued the following alert on its website:
The Agency is receiving calls from licensees asking if their fingerprint cards have expired. The licensees explain that someone stating to be from the Agency has called them and informed them that their fingerprints are going to expire. The caller is asking for credit card and social security numbers.
Fingerprint cards and criminal background checks do not expire with the Agency. Also the Agency does not accept any personal or confidential information over the phone. If you receive one of these calls, do not give your information out.
by RMLS Communication Department | Jul 27, 2009 | Lockbox, Market Trends, Oregon Real Estate, Statistics, Washington Real Estate
Activity down over previous week
Comparing July 6, 2009 through July 19, 2009 the number of times RMLS™ subscribers opened Supra lockboxes decreased 0.1% in Washington and 3.9% in Oregon.
Click the chart for a larger view (Oregon, left; Washington, right)
Archive
View an archive of the Supra lockbox statistical reports on Flickr.
by RMLS Communication Department | Jul 1, 2009 | Tips & Tricks
“Temperature extremes can affect battery performance. If the ActiveKEY is below 0° C (32° F) or above 40 ° C (104° F), it will not charge. During very cold or hot times of the year, bring your ActiveKEY in from your car at night and between showings.”
Image courtesy of Peter Miller
As you try to stay cool in the hot weather, keep in mind this friendly