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Charleston Realtors complete Leadership Development Program

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The Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® (CTAR) is pleased to announce the thirteen graduates of the inaugural class of the CTAR Leadership Development Program. The program is designed to provide those with interest in taking a leadership role in the Association and their community the education and training to enhance and develop their leadership skills.

front row (l-r): Wendy Deitsch, Katesha Breland, Cynthia Haskins Hill, Joni Byars, Trina Woods, Jana Bantz back row (l-r): Kaz Ansari, Ben Schulyer (program chair), Meghan Byrnes Weinreich (staff liaison), Michael Fenwrick, Jim Hamilton, Steve Williams, Joseph Cullom, Owen Tyler (CTAR President) not pictured: Lisa Burbage, Lynn Carmody

The three-month program includes four sessions, each focusing on a different aspect of leadership development: teambuilding, communication, community activism and effective leadership. Speakers for the various sessions include local community leaders like etiquette and communication expert Cindy Grosso, representatives from the Charleston Regional Development Alliance (CRDA), George Stevens of the Coastal Community Foundation, Jennet Alterman of the Center for Women, as well as other local businesses and industries.

“We designed this program to help our members develop their leadership and communication skills, which will help them not only if they choose to pursue a leadership role with the Association or in the community, but also in their day-to-day business. We provide the opportunity for our members to learn from those who have achieved success in real estate as well as other industries” said Wil Riley, CEO of CTAR.

Graduates of the 2013 Inaugural CTAR Leadership Development Program
Kaz Ansari, J. Meyer Homes /Carolina Elite
Jana Bantz, Prudential Southern Coast Realty
Katesha Breland, Sweetgrass Realty Group
Lisa Burbage, Elaine Brabham and Associates
Joni Byars, Good Faith Mortgage
Lynn Carmody, Carolina One Real Estate
Joseph Cullom, Charleston Trident Multiple Listing Service
Wendy Deitsch, LifeTree Real Estate, LLC
Michael Fenwrick, Keller Williams Realty, West Ashley
Jim Hamilton, RE/MAX Pro Realty
Cynthia Haskins Hill, Pathway Real Estate Group, LLC
Steve Williams, Coldwell Banker United, Mount Pleasant
Trina Woods, Century 21 Properties Plus

Those interested in participating in the CTAR Leadership Development Program must be a REALTOR® member in good standing and apply for the program. There is a fee to participate, but financial aid is available. The dates for the next session are to be determined, but interested parties should contact Meghan Weinreich at CTAR.

Realtors® push for property insurance reform

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In an effort to thwart rising property insurance prices, the South Carolina Realtors® and the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors® are pushing reforms geared at making the state more competitive to lower premiums on insurance for homeowners.

In Saturday’s Post and Courier, reporter Tony Bartelme talked about the impact the Realtors® will play on the issue in the General Assembly:

The [South Carolina Realtors®] adds a powerful voice to a growing chorus calling for reform. With 13,500 members, the Realtors Association is the largest professional trade group in the state.

“We want to see what we can do to increase competition in the state and make sure homeowners get the best deal they can,” said Nick Kremydas, chief executive officer of the association.

The Realtors® plan, which was put forward to SCR by the Hilton Head and the Charleston Trident associations to make it a priority, would do the following:

–      Rescind legislation that allows insurance companies to get automatic rate approvals of less than 7% without scrutiny from the Department of Insurance;

–      Require the Department of Insurance to hold public hearings at least once a year to take input from the public;

–      Have the Department of Insurance publicly report on the state of the insurance industry in South Carolina twice a year.

Legislators are taking notice of the Realtors® involvement in the issue.

State Sen. Tom Davis, R-Beaufort, said the Realtors Association has clout in the Legislature and could add muscle to insurance reform legislation he introduced earlier this year. “Critical to any comprehensive reform is having the major political players make it a priority,” he said.

While no legislation is expected to pass this year, it lays the groundwork for future passage.

For more, read the entire Post and Courier article by clicking here.

Charleston REALTORS® present $16,000 to local Habitats for Humanity

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As part of the third annual REALTORS® Care Week, the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® presented $16,000 to four local Habitats for Humanity funded by the South Carolina REALTORS® American Dream Housing Fund.

The American Dream Housing Fund raises money through sales of the “Homeownership: The American Dream” license plate, which supports construction of new affordable housing in South Carolina.

$4,000 was awarded to (each) Berkeley, Dorchester, East Cooper, and Sea Island Habitats for Humanity who all submitted applications for grant funding earlier this fall.

pictured (l-r):

Owen Tyler, 2013 CTAR President and SCR Housing Opportunities Committee Member
Matt DeAntonio, 2012 REALTORS® Housing Opportunities Committee Chairman
Belinda Simmons, Berkeley Habitat Board Member
Bob Hervey, East Cooper Habitat for Humanity Executive Director
Jaye Elliott, Dorchester Habitat for Humanity Executive Director
Corwyn Melette, 2013 CTAR President Elect and SCR Housing Opportunities Committee Member
Amanda Helton, Sea Island Habitat for Humanity Director of Development
Terry Hyde Ketchem, CTAR CEO

 

CTAR brings home national honors

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The Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® (CTAR) was honored with several awards during the Annual National Association of REALTORS® convention in Orlando, Florida.

Weinreich-Able-NAR Awards

Meghan Weinreich & Lora Able

Rising Star Award
Lora Able, Director of Education at CTAR, has been awarded the 2012 Resort and Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Rising Star Award. Each year, the RSPS of the Year Award is presented to an individual who stands out among the over 1,600 real estate professionals who have obtained the National Association of REALTORS®’ Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Certification.

Best E-Newsletter by a Local REALTOR® Association Award
Meghan Weinreich, Marketing and Communications Director at CTAR, was honored with the Gabby Award for the best local REALTOR® association email newsletter in the country. The Gabby Awards are handed out each year to recognize the best use of the Convio email marketing platform to mobilize, communicate and educate REALTOR® members.

Commercial Division ACE Award
NAR Commercial has selected the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS®’ Commercial Investment Division (CID) to be one of the first 6 recipients of the new ACE Award, for Accredited Commercial Excellence, in recognition of extraordinary leadership in delivering commercial programs that are engaging to REALTORS® and strengthen the community.