- What are Board Dues for the Association?
For 2004, the Association Dues are $330.00 per agent. These dues cover membership for the National Association of REALTORS, Indiana Association of REALTORS, and the La Porte County Association of REALTORS. Beginning in 2004, Association Dues will be pro-rated on a monthly basis instead of a quarterly basis. Please keep in mind that NAR's Campaign Assessment of $20 does NOT get pro-rated.
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- Where can I pick up a Supra Key?
Supra Keys are issued at the LaPorte Board Office as a convenience to our members. You MUST contact the Board Office first. Due to the high demand of Supra Keys, the keys are issued by appointment only.
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- What is the cost of the Supra Key?
There is a $150 deposit fee which is fully refundable upon return of the key AND all accessories. There is a one time activation fee of $30. Insurance is optional, at an additional cost of $25 for one year. All fees must be made payable to GNIAR.
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- Are there fees involved in filing a Grievance?
There is a processing fee of $150 for the complainant to file a Grievance with the Association. If the complaint is sent to Professional Standards for a hearing, the respondent must also submit a fee of $150 to cover administrative fees.
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- Can I bring a guest to the General Membership Meeting?
REALTOR Members, as well as Affiliate Members, may bring a guest to any of our General Membership Meetings. Reservations are necessary however.
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- My MLS fees are due; can I send a check to the LPCAR Board Office?
At this time, the LPCAR Board Office is not set up to receive GNIAR MLS payments. You must pay GNIAR directly. Click here for information on how to contact GNIAR.
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- Does the Board Office keep a list of or track the CE (Continuing Education) that I have taken with my social security number?
The Board Office maintains a list of CE attendance that has been offered by the Association. Since there are so many CE providers across the state, we have no way of tracking what particular CE an agent has taken. Tracking CE via Social Security Number is not available.
Those agents wishing to create a file at the Board Office may do so by sending all CE information to the Board Office as the CE is completed.
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- We have a new agent in our office; what is the process for membership?
Offices with new agents must notify both the LPCAR and GNIAR offices as soon as possible. An application, application fee, and pro-rated dues MUST be sent to our Board Office. Once application and fees have been submitted, the new agent may contact the Board Office to obtain a Supra Key. Supra Keys will not be issued until the Board Office has received fees and the application.
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- What is the application fee for agents and affiliate members?
For 2004, the application fee for REALTOR Members is $200.00. For Affiliate Members, the application fee is $100.00.
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- Why is there a separate Members-only area on the web site?
The Members-only area was created for various reasons. The members-only area is primarily for our REALTOR Members and Affiliate Members. Within this area, members will have access to contact information for all agents including a phone list and email list, which has been requested by our membership. This area will also give our members access to the ZipForm product for Local and State Forms.
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- What is ZipForms and why are we using it?
REALTORS® throughout the U.S. are discovering a whole new way to go beyond business as usual. ZipForm has been proven to maximize REALTOR® performance by providing a flexible, mobile alternative to the endless stacks of paperwork associated with real estate transactions.
ZipForm's two main products, ZipFormDesktop and ZipFormOnline, both simplify the real estate contract process and decrease unnecessary paperwork. Used independently or together, they seamlessly share and store data among all forms related to a single transaction. Users also benefit from ZipForm's useful standard tools, like a customizable clause editor, auto-fill feature, and the ability to create custom form templates. Using the latest versions of the software, users can now create Portable Document Format (PDF) files to easily share transactions electronically with clients and others. PDF files are the most common web format for sharing electronic documents and, used through ZipForm, are encrypted and locked to ensure document security.
ZipFormDesktop provides a secure, self-contained solution and is installed locally on a computer or network for easy and convenient access in an office setting. An auto-update feature (requires an internet connection) helps keep forms up-to-date with the latest changes. Desktop also offers additional features, including spell check, sticky notes, dialogue view and a mortgage calculator. As a stand-alone product, Desktop is designed for easy integration with Top Producer 6i, Microsoft Outlook, and is compatible with the most popular email software.
For the REALTOR® requiring a more mobile solution, ZipFormOnline allows users to store, retrieve, edit, and save in-process real estate forms via the Internet. It is ideal for REALTORS® who work in multiple locations or who spend a lot of time on the road. The program is completely secure and practically maintenance free, with automatic form updates and no server, security, or backup issues to worry about. Additional Online features include global clauses, reporting tools for administrators, and more.
ZipForm's family of tech-savvy products has become the recognized industry standard for electronic real estate forms and is currently used by more real estate professionals than any other similar software program. RE FormsNet, the creator of ZipForm, is a REALTOR VIP® partner and the Official Forms Software provider of the National Association of REALTORS®. ZipForm is available to more than 520,000 REALTOR® members in the U.S. and Canada.
In 2003, the Indiana Association of REALTORS reached an agreement with ZipForms to provide both the OnLine and Desktop versions to every member of the Indiana Association of REALTORS at a reduced cost. The fee for the product is included in your membership dues.
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- How do I access ZipForms and what is the process?
To begin, click the "Member Area" navigation item near the top of this page. You will then be asked to enter your User Name (which is your NRDS number) and password. For your initial login, your password has been set to something special, which has already been communicated to you by the Association. If you are uncertain of your initial password or need assistance with your initial password, please click here.
Upon successful login into the Member Area, you will have full access to all members-only pages of the site including ZipForms, Newsletters, Member Directory, Member Inquiry, Online Resources, and Calendar of Events. If you have not logged in or did not login successfully, these pages will not be viewable and you will see a message indicating "You do not have access to this area." Simply try logging in again by clicking the Member Area navigation item and entering your User Name and Password again. If you continue to have problems, simply click the link on the login page to request additional assistance.
Once logged in, you will be asked to provide additional information needed to register your user account and to set your account password to something you'll remember. Please provide all requested information and be sure to enter the same password in both requested fields. Then, just click on the ZipForms navigation item to access ZipFormsOnline or ZipFormsDesktop! Login will be automatic and logging in again at ZipForms will not be required. And that's it!
And, should you have any questions or problems in accessing the Member Area of the site or in accessing ZipForms, simply contact us for further assistance as support@lpcar.org.
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