The following five REALTOR® members were elected to a two year term as Directors of the LAR on September 21, 2017:

Rich Eberhardt - RE/MAX Lubbock
Kim Flenniken - McDougal, REALTORS®
Ginger Robertson - Coldwell Banker Rick Canup, REALTORS®
Teresa Smith - Exit Realty of Lubbock
Rhonda Vanderburg - The WestMark Companies

They will be installed along with the 2018 Officers at the LAR annual Installation and Awards Banquet on January 12, 2018 at the Eberley Brooks Event Center.

2018 OFFICERS:

President Elect - Vanessa Dirks, RE/MAX Lubbock
Secretary/Treasurer - Ken Harlan, The WestMark Companies
The 2018 President will be current President Elect - Jacky Howard, Coldwell Banker Rick Canup, REALTORS®. According to the LAR bylaws, the President Elect automatically ascends to President.

About the annual election of Directors: The election takes place on the third (3rd) Thursday in September each year. Early voting will be conducted two (2) weeks prior to election day. Votes may be cast by ballot in person at the LAR office during business hours, or electronically by the member eligible to vote.

Five Scholarship Recipients - the John S. Walton Educational Foundation

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Five one thousand dollar ($1,000) scholarships were awarded to full time students pursuing higher education at Texas Tech University, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and South Plains College for the 2017-2018 school year. Over twenty applications were submitted but unfortunately, the Foundation does not have the resources to award scholarships to all applicants. These individuals were selected based on their GPA, their essay, resume and recommendation letters.

2017 Scholarship Recipients

Aubrey Brozo - Texas Tech University
Hannah Fleenor - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lexie Harlan - Texas Tech University
Jared Brogen Johnson - South Plains College
Daisy Martinez - Texas Tech University

About the foundation: The foundation is funded through the generosity of the Lubbock Association of REALTORS, its members and outside donations. It was established in 1981 during Mr. Walton's year as President of the Lubbock Association of REALTORS as simply, the Lubbock Association of REALTORS Education Foundation. The Trustees of the Foundation saw fit to rename it in 2016 in memory and honor of Mr. Walton. Mr. Walton, a 40 year REALTOR Emeritus member of the association, dedicated countless hours of service to the Lubbock, Texas and National Association of REALTORS. He served as the President of the Lubbock Association of REALTORS in 1981, President of the Texas Association of REALTORS in 1999, and was appointed to the Texas Real Estate Commission by Governor Rick Perry from 2001 to 2007. He was appointed as Chairman of the Commission by Governor Perry in 2004. Mr. Walton loved this community and the REALTOR profession and the foundation strives to honor his legacy.

Requirements for New REALTOR Members

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New REALTOR^® members are granted provisional REALTOR^® membership upon joining the association, with the understanding that they will complete the following requirements within the specified time frames. Failure to complete any of these within the time frames may result in membership termination.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION - MARCH 29, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Don't be late! Late arrivals will be turned away. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
- Orientation MUST be attended within the first two (2) times it is offered after joining. Orientation is only held every other month.
RAPATTONIMLS BASICS - FEBRUARY 28, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Don't be late! Late arrivals will be turned away.
Take the Code of Ethics New Member Orientation Course online here within 90 days after joining the LAR. This free on-line course covers the National Association of REALTORS^® Code of Ethics that all members agree to abide by.
Attend a qualifying "Contracts" course that is at least 3 hours offered by the LAR within 6 months of joining. The next course that will fulfill this requirement will be scheduled soon. New members must RSVP to members@lubbockrealtors.com so that we will have enough materials made.

Contact Cade Fowler with with questions about these requirements.

Election of 2018 Officer and 2018 - 2019 Directors

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The 2017 Nominating Committee presents the slate of officers and directors for election on September 21, 2017

2018 OFFICERS]

President Elect - Vanessa Dirsk, RE/MAX Lubbock
Secretary/Treasurer - Ken Harlan, The WestMark Companies
The 2018 President will be current President Elect - Jacky Howard, Coldwell Banker Rick Canup, REALTORS®. According to the LAR bylaws, the President Elect automatically ascends to President.

2018 TO 2019 DIRECTORS - FIVE (5) WILL BE ELECTED BY PLURALITY VOTE:

Stacey Barrett - Century 21 John Walton, REALTORS®
David Bloodworth - RE/MAX Lubbock
Rich Eberhardt - RE/MAX Lubbock
Kim Flenniken - McDougal, REALTORS®
Terry Manz - Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Anderson Properties
Celeste Patterson - Firstmark, REALTORS®
Todd Paxton - Paxton Real Estate
Ginger Robertson - Coldwell Banker Rick Canup, REALTORS®
Teresa Smith - Exit Realty of Lubbock
Rhonda Vanderburg - The WestMark Companies

Information about additional candidates: Additional candidates for the offices to be filled may be placed in nomination by a petition signed by at least ten percent (10%) of the REALTOR® membership of the LAR. The petition must show the candidate's willingness to serve and a statement stating this on the petition must be signed by the candidate. The candidate must qualify according to the qualifications criteria specified in Article XI, Section 4(f) 1, 2, 3, 4 and (g) 1,2 of the LAR bylaws. The petition must be filed with the Association Executive (Cade Fowler) at least ten (10) days before the election (by September 11, 2017). The Association Executive will send notice of such additional nominations to all REALTOR® members at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the election (by September 19, 2017). No write-in candidates will be permitted and no nominations accepted from the floor.

2017 Nominating Committee: Cheryl Isaacs (Chair), Rusty DeLoach, Steve Gwinn, Tim Paden, Debora Perez-Ruiz, Susan Shakespeare, Melissa Smith

Voting procedures: The election will take place on the third (3rd) Thursday in September (September 21, 2017). Votes may be cast by ballot in person at the LAR office during business hours, or electronically by the member eligible to vote. Early voting will be conducted two (2) weeks prior to election day.

REALTOR vs. Licensee

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It's a common misconception. Consumers think anyone that has a real estate salesman or broker licensee is a REALTOR®. But only members of the National Association of REALTORS® are allowed to call themselves a REALTOR®, which make you MORE than JUST a licensee.

Download the logos from the NAR website here.

Top 5 Things You Need to Know About the REALTOR® Trademarks:

Safety - A Year Round Priority

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Showing Properties the Safe Way

When you are showing an empty property, you can take these simple steps to empower yourself against attack or theft.

Using a Supra lock box is the safest, most secure way to allow other agents to show properties. They record access to the boxes and are near indestructible, so keys don't fall into the wrong hands.

Show properties before dark. If you are going to be working after hours, use the buddy system, take your spouse/significant other or a friend. If you must show a property after dark, turn on all lights as you go through, and don't lower any shades or draw curtains or blinds.

Try and call the office once an hour to let people know where you are.

If you think it may be some time before a property sells (and you may, therefore, be showing it often), get acquainted with a few of the immediate neighbors. You will feel better knowing they know your vehicle, and they will feel better about the stranger (you) who frequently visits their neighborhood.

Prepare a scenario so that you can leave, or encourage someone who makes you uncomfortable to leave. Examples: Your cell phone or beeper went off and you have to call your office, you left some important information in your car, or another agent with buyers is on his way.

While showing a property, always leave the front door unlocked for a quick exit while you and the client are inside. As you enter each room, stand near the door.

It is better to not display purses while at a property. Lock your purse in the car trunk before you arrive. Carry only non-valuable business items (except for your cell phone), and do not wear expensive jewelry or watches, or appear to be carrying large sums of money.

Park at the curb in front of the property rather than in the driveway. You will attract much more attention running and screaming to the curb area. It is much easier to escape in your vehicle if you don't have to back out of a driveway. Besides, parked in a driveway, another vehicle could purposefully or accidentally trap you.

For more safety tips and information, visit the National Association of REALTORS® Safety Web site at www.REALTOR.org/Safety