February 2016 – Sapphire Title & Escrow Company

Sapphire Title is proud to announce…

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day 2016

The Arc of Florida has teamed with the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council to host the 2016 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day at the Florida Capitol Thursday, February 18, 2016. The Agency for Persons with Disabilities will also participate.

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is an opportunity for members of the disability community to meet with legislators and advocate for issues important to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (I/DD) Exhibitor opportunities are also available. To see the legislative priorities for The Arc of Florida for the 2016 Legislative session, click here.

For more information on DD Awareness Day or exhibitor opportunities, please contact Vanda Bowman at vandab@fddc.org or 850.448.4180.

Presidents’ Day – offices closed

In observance of Presidents’ Day, our offices will be CLOSED Monday, February 15.

For urgent matters, contact:

Stephanie Stephens at (727)542-5879

Michelle Gilbert at (813)810-1414

FEBRUARY 15 (1)

What’s in a Name? Choosing and Protecting the Right Name/Mark for your Company

Flyer Presented by:
Rob Garcia
Head of the Business Law Practice Group at Gilbert Garcia Group, P.A.

This presentation will illustrate various tips for selecting the appropriate brand equity (i.e. name/mark) for a start-up company. From selecting an exclusive name to protecting the use of your company’s name/mark, this seminar will highlight the importance of branding.

Learning Objectives:
– How to choose a name/mark that is available for exclusive use
– Steps to protecting the exclusivity of your company’s brand equity – How to file an application for federal registration of a name/mark with the US Patent and Trademark Office

To register, click here.

GTAR: Mortgage 101: Guiding Customers through the Mortgage Process

. Mortgage 101: Guiding Customers thru the Mortgage Process

DATE: Thurs., March 17, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., GTAR Auditorium
DESCRIPTION: This course covers the basics of what every Realtor needs to know. Review lenders requirements – from check stubs to the newest Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure by the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, including Qualifying a Buyer, New Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure, and The Processing Flow. State-approved with 3-hours of CE credits. Instructed by Robert Paredes of Envoy Mortgage.
Sign Up: https://mdweb.mmsi2.com/tampa/tampa_courses.pl?course=16PRO0307

GTAR: Discovering Commercial Real Estate

. Discovering Commercial Real Estate

DATE: Wednesday, February 24, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: If you are a newly licensed agent or a residential agent who wants to learn about commercial real estate, this course is NAR-approved that offers a broad overview of the basics of commercial real estate and how it differs from residential real estate. Realtors will be able to distinguish and understand the broker’s role and discover the different types of commercial properties, terms, valuation methods, marketing and resources for further education. While it will not equip you with all to practice commercial real estate, it will explain the business and introduce many of the resources needed to pursue a commercial transaction or a career in commercial real estate. Instructed by Carlos Fuentes, CCIM. PLUS, course is state-approved for 3-CE hours.

This course is NAR-approved that offers a broad overview of the basics of commercial real estate and how it differs from residential real estate._ Realtors will be able to distinguish and understand the broker’s role and discover the different types of commercial properties, terms, valuation_ methods, marketing and resources for further education. This is an ideal introductory course for those who are newly licensed and/or residential_ agents who want to learn more about commercial real estate. While it will not equip you to practice commercial real estate, it will explain the business_ and introduce many of the resources needed to pursue a commercial transaction or a career in commercial real estate. Instructed by Carlos Fuentes,_ CCIM. PLUS, course is state-approved for 3-CE hours. What You Will Learn in the Discovering Commercial Real Estate Course: * The duties of professionals who assist in commercial transactions * The key differences between commercial and residential real estate * Types of commercial real estate (Office, Retail, Industrial and Land) * Types of commercial transactions * Commercial contracts Brought to you by GTAR’s Realtors Commercial Alliance and co-sponsored by AB Capital Group and Florida Community Bank.

http://www.gtar.org

Sign-Up: https://mdweb.mmsi2.com/tampa/tampa_courses.pl?course=16RCA0224;

GTAR: Completing an Effective Purchase and Sales Contract

DATE: Tuesday, February 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

DESCRIPTION: The Sales Contract is the ultimate destination – the culmination of the Realtors® expertise with the customer’s binding agreement. In recognition of the full power it carries, this course was designed for real estate professionals to polish up their process of completing a contract from the first word to the last signature. Learn to view the contract as more than just an official document, but rather understand how to use it as an influential instrument to aid in closing. In conclusion, student will be able to explain the agreement to a customer/client, as well as identify the proper timing of execution and the use of the appropriate disclosures. Instructed by Phil Riek, Lic. Florida RE Instructor. NOTE: This course will cover the “as is’ contract only. Course is state-approved for 4-hours of CE Credits

LOCATION: Greater Tampa Association of Realtors