COMMUNICATION TOOLS
E-NEWSLETTER
Have you been getting your weekly fix of local REALTOR® news? The RAMP E-newsletter is the only way to will find out about exclusive discounts, coupons, and resources from RAMP, PAR, and NAR. It is our primary communication device to give our members the most up to date information regarding the real estate industry. It's easy and free to sign-up. Click here for weekly delivery of RAMP's most frequent publication. When you join, you stay in-the-know. If you've missed an issue we've got you covered. Visit this link for the archives of all the E-newsletters we have published. If you do not receive the e-newsletter, contact Joi Rogers at 412.563.5200 x 14
FACEBOOK
Over 30% of our membership have become our friends on Facebook. Don’t miss out on the information, add facebook.com/REALTORSAssociationofMetropolitanPittsburgh to your list of friends!
TWITTER
We tweet our hearts out (about local Real Estate). If you're on twitter, or want up-to-date information about association happenings, follow-us twitter.com/ramprealtors
ADVOCACY TOOLS
LEAD BASED PAINT CORRECTIVE MEASURES
RAMP members have voiced concerns in finding contractors who are trained and willing to address problems with lead based paint issues. We are seeking to gather accurate information and assist our members as soon as we can be sure of the information we are receiving is true. It may be the subject of some special meetings in the future, but we will definitely keep you updated through the e-newsletter and website.
FACEBOOK
Be a part of advocacy in action. RAMP's GAD frequents Facebook too. Be sure to add our Government Affairs Page to stay abreast with RAMP's advocacy efforts as well as local and national political news. Click here to add RAMP's Governement Affairs Facebook page.
RAMP ON THE ROAD
Jim Bindschadler, Executive Vice President; Jennifer Cloonan, Government Affairs Director; Bebe English, 2010 President; R. Kevin Brown, Jr., 2011 President; Shirley Boyd-McNamara, 2010 Treasurer; and a host of your elected Directors to the Board all desire to have the opportunity to visit you in your office, share the value of belonging to the REALTOR® family, and listen to what RAMP can do better for you. Please fill out the form given to you today and return it before you leave so that we can make arrangements for an office visit.
EVENTS & NETWORKING
REGIONAL MEETINGS
Fresh off the success of our FHA regional seminars in June, RAMP has scheduled 6 new Social Media and Online Marketing Sessions on Monday, August 23rd and 30th. We're headed to the North, South, East, and West Corners of Pittsburgh, with a special seminar Downtown just for commercial agents. Seating is limited and filling up quickly, so click here to get signed up!
ANNUAL MEETING
The REALTORS® Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh is having their 2010 Annual meeting at the Allegheny Country Club on Thursday, September 16, 2010 from Noon to 2:00 pm. The Allegheny Country Club has a rich history and a beautiful setting. Mark your calendars. More information will follow.
EDUCATIONAL TOOLS
BROKER'S CLASSES
Details and registration can be found at rampschool.com under the broker tab or call the office at (412) 561-2682.
- Real Estate Brokerage & Office Management by Christina Ross on Tuesdays 1 – 4:30 pm, Sept. 7 – Oct. 26 »Register
- Real Estate Law by Brad Dornish, Esq. on Thursdays 6 – 10 pm, September 30 – December 2 »Register
- Green Designation classes being held on September 9 and 10th and the Residential Elective on the 23th. »Register
- ABR Designation will be available on October 4th and 7th and the elective for ABR will be determined at a later date. »Register
Fact: If you would like to take the Green Designation class and ABR; the Green Designation core on the 9th and 10th of September counts toward your elective for the ABR class.
EDUCATION NEWS YOU CAN USE
We will be working with the URA to have continuing education classes in the fall of 2010 highlighting the city and Urban Development.
We are also putting a plan in action to provide classes in 2011 concerning the new tax assessment in the city that will be available to you for C.E. and for your clients to learn about assessment and how to appeal.