Appraiser Focus has What You Want!

You’ll not want to miss this year’s appraiser focus, scheduled on Tuesday September 26.

This full day of appraiser programming was developed with you in mind. You’ll walk away from these sessions with the insight and connections necessary to stay competitive in a diverse and challenging Michigan marketplace. And, you’ll earn 4.0 hours CE credit!!

Don’t miss the 2006 Appraiser Focus, brought to you by the Michigan Association of REALTORS®, your statewide connection for commercial real estate legislative and legal advocacy.

For more information and speaker bios, visit the MAR Web site. Online registration will close at 5 pm today, but walk ins on site are welcome.

Here is the appeaser lineup:

Appraisal Meet & Greet
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Emerald A & B, Amway Tower Side 2nd Level

2008 Appraiser Criteria and New Draft
Rick Baumgardner
10:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Emerald A & B, Amway Tower Side 2nd Level

Real Estate, Appraisal & Mortgage Fraud
Carole Bullion - Approved for real estate & appraiser CE - 2.0 CE hours
1:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Emerald A & B, Amway Tower Side 2nd Level
Sponsored by Risco Lock Box

Appraiser’s Michigan Law
Dave Deverman - Approved for appraiser CE - 2.0 CE hours
3:10 PM - 4:50 PM
Emerald A & B, Amway Tower Side 2nd Level

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Pickup CE Credits at Convention

If you still need continuing education credits, this year’s MAR Convention is offering over 36 hours to choose from. With a variety of topics and nationally recognized speakers, every REALTOR® will be able to find value at the Convention.

While at the Convention, you can pickup four credits of continuing education that are specifically related to the appraiser industry. There are also other sessions, such as technology, that are helpful to appraisers.

View all of the sessions being offered at the MAR Convention & Expo by using this link: http://www.mirealtors.com/convention/index.html

Either Register online by 5 pm today, or Walk in and rregister on site.

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Special Events You Won't Want to Miss

The MAR Convention & Expo offers many opportunities for REALTORS® to network, relax and have fun. For a complete list, visit the MAR Web site but here are some highlights you will want to make part of your convention experience.

The Grand Assembly
September 25 • 5:30 – 7 pm in the Expo

Kick off the first night of Convention with the ever-popular Grand Assembly in the Expo. Find out which members will be named REALTOR® of the Year and REALTOR® Active in Politics. This year’s keynote address, given by comedian Dave Coulier, is sure to entertain attendees. Following the Grand Assembly, the 2006 Expo will open.

REALTOR® Royale
September 26 • 8 am – Midnight

Get out your go-go boots, mini skirts and polyester pants suits and be ready to groove! This year’s REALTOR® Royale will be taking you back to the 1960s, where life was about the youth’s revolutionary way of thinking and the music. All members are encouraged to dress creatively with the theme. Alive & Well will provide musical entertainment. Munchies and two free drink tickets per person will be provided.

RPAC Silent Auction
September 26 •7 – 9 pm

Don’t miss the opportunity to bid on artwork, weekend getaways, gift baskets, sporting event tickets and much more! The RPAC Silent Auction will be held in conjunction with the Convention & Expo with funds going to the REALTORS® Political Action Committee. RPAC is the only grassroots and issues mobilizing force that exists to protect and promote the tradition of home ownership and real estate investment.

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MiCREA Monthly
September 2006

• Appraiser Focus has What You Want!

• Pickup CE Credits at Convention

• Special Events You Won't Want to Miss