THE REALTOR® Voice Volume 15, Edition 1 First Quarter 2012 Published by the REALTORS® Association of

Exciting Changes In Store for RANM January Meetings Kick Off The REALTOR® Voice! A Busy Year

Th is issue marks the end of the current RANM and local board leaders gath- as installing offi cer for RANM’s 2012 printed format of the REALTOR® Voice. ered in Santa Fe for RANM’s annual leadership. Your next, and future issues, will be avail- Business, Leadership, and Legislative able on RANM’s website, www.nmrealtor. Meetings. Th ursday com. morning activi- RANM ties included a RANM’s offi cial committee look at the printed publication for meetings, housing and members has undergone leadership mortgage mar- several changes over the training, a kets by Freddie years – the most recent legal update, Mac Vice being from a two-color economic President and monthly newsletter to the summit, Chief Econo- current four-color quarterly pub- installation continued on page 2 lication. RANM’s weekly On- banquet, and Line News (e-mail newsletter) Board of Directors serves as a communications meeting fi lled the tool between issues of the agenda. Voice and provides members with current RANM and Chris Polychron, industry news. nominee for 2013 NAR First Vice Debbie Rogers, President, served RANM President, says “Th e emergence of the Internet as a communi- cations medium, along Your 2012 Executive Committee with rising costs of paper, printing, and postage, provided the incentive for RANM to take a hard look at costs of publishing a quar- terly Voice and mailing it to every member. NMREALTORS) – where you’ll fi nd Th e new on-line format will cut hard updates on RANM activities every week. costs considerably, allowing RANM’s resources to be used for other member Watch for OnLine News in your e-mail services, while maintaining regular com- inbox each week. RANM will use this munication with RANM members.” vehicle to let you knew when the second quarter issue of REALTOR® Voice is RANM is also boosting our posted. (In the meantime, you’ll fi nd past presence and reach using Social issues of REALTOR® Voice under News Media. “Like” RANM’s Face- and Special Programs in the Members’ book page (www.facebook.com/ Only section of the website.)

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January Meetings continued from page 1 mist Dr. Frank E. Nothaft. NAR Consultant Chip results of the all-member statewide MLS survey by Ahlswede presented a brief look at “My REAL- Marilyn Wilson of the WAV Group. TOR® Party” initiatives. Th e Board of Directors approved the three year 2011 RPAC Awards were presented during Th urs- budget as presented day’s luncheon. and the policy changes requested, Brian Taylor of Evolve YOUniversity entertained which included the and educated afternoon attendees with the skills establishment of and needed to become an eff ective leader. His presenta- operating policy for tion was followed by a brief recap of RANM 2012 a RANM Media- legislative priorities and visits with elected offi cials tion Committee. at the Roundhouse.

Friday’s Board of Directors meeting included a presentation on trends and the future of MLS, plus

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Debbie Rogers, CRS, GRI, e-PRO - President Cathy Colvin, CRS - President-elect Sandylee Pasquale - Treasurer M. Steven Anaya – Executive Vice President

Barbara Arnal - Accounts Manager Charmaine Koroneos - Membership/MLS Admin- istrator Eva Maestas – Executive/HR Assistant/Profes- sional Standards Administrator Mary Martinek – Government Aff airs Director and Chief Lobbyist Megan McFarlane – Member Services Director Diane Moehlenbrink, CAE, RCE – Communica- tions, Marketing, & Events Director Directors Present at January Meetings Maureen Rene – IT Administration/Communica- tions Assistant Debbie Rogers, President; Cathy Colvin, nate for Waylon Chavez); Daniel Coleman, Lynch, appointed director; Tim MacEachen, Th e Voice for Real Estate in New Mexico™ President-Elect; Teresa Ramos, Immediate Copyright 2012 REALTORS® Association of Roswell; Susan Crenshaw, Carlsbad; Coleen appointed director; Michele Marie Munson, New Mexico - all Rights Reserved Past President; Sandylee Pasquale, Trea- Dearing, Santa Fe; Ceil Levatino, Las Cruces Albuquerque; Steve Murtha, Albuquerque; For permission to reprint any article or portion surer; Gary Wallace, Northeast DVP; Lela (alternate for Dolores DeMers); Gina Dion, Peter Parnegg, NAR Director; Richard Ran- thereof contained in this edition, call Holmes, Northwest DVP; Carol Bernstein, Albuquerque; Eddy Gibson, Ruidoso/Lincoln dals, Tucumcari; Shirley Rich, Albuquerque; 800-224-2282 Central DVP; Pat Fell, Southwest DVP; Co.; Eloise Gift, Albuquerque; Wes Graham, Paul Romero, Taos; Jeff Salman, Las Vegas; Connie DeNio, Southeast DVP; Mary Anne NAR Director; Julie Greenwood, Albuquer- Jim P. Smith, CARNM; Liz Tafoya, San Juan D. Beard, Los Alamos; Karla Benefi eld, que; Marc Guggino, Albuquerque; Connie Co.; George Torres, Albuquerque; Cathy Gallup; Teri Camacho, Las Cruces; Kristine Hettinga, NAR Director; Sharon Hicks, Vickers; Sierra County; JoAnne Vigil-Cop- Cannaday, Albuquerque; Lorenzo Carreon, Clovis/Portales; Dave Hill, CARNM; Amy pler, Santa Fe; Paul Wilson, Albuquerque; Deming-Luna Co.; Michael Carter, Albu- Hummer, appointed director; Lebron Little, Dan Wright, Santa Fe; Steve Anaya, RANM. querque; Judy Wilson, Albuquerque (alter- Otero County; LJ Lundy, Silver City; Cindy 2 RANM REALTOR® Voice | First Quarter 2012 From Your President

Pathway to Professionalism - ADVOCACY

Th e profession we have chosen and on many fronts. At the Region XI meet- Young families having children may need belonging to the REALTORS® Associa- ings, NAR Past President Ron Phipps, something larger. Th ose considering tion are perhaps at this time in America spoke candidly about how frustrating it retirement may choose to downsize. Th e two of the most important choices we is to get anything done in our nation’s fi rst time homeowner is thrilled to have a could make. capital. At the upcoming NAR Midyear place they can call home. Whatever the meetings, President Moe Veissi is plan- reason, home ownership matters! Our advocacy speaks not only for RE- ning a REALTOR® Rally near the capital ALTORS® but we are “the voice for real to bring attention to the housing market We have the opportunity to help fami- estate.” Th at voice for many Americans and REALTOR® issues. We must be lies in New Mexico become homeowners is the only voice they have in regard to vigilant not only in the legislative arena and protect private property rights. Th at private property rights and home owner- but also with regulatory agencies. pathway is not without many rocks in the ship issues. road. Helping consumers fi nance those Th is is an election year and in New properties, working through the issues to Th e attack on home ownership is active Mexico all 112 legislative seats are up for bring a deal to the closing table is what Debbie Rogers election. Your RPAC contributions are we do best! Th e families of New Mexico CRS, GRI, e-PRO really important. If you have need you, the 2012 RANM President not made your 2012 investment professional. in RPAC, please do it ASAP! Your RPAC dollars will help Whether elect those individuals who will it is helping vote to protect private prop- them pur- erty rights and advance home chase their ownership. dream prop- erty, make an Many of our members build investment communities in other ways purchase, by donating money and volunteering develop land, purchase a farm or ranch, or time to local charities, service organiza- make that commercial venture, they need but the path is one of the most important tions, churches, and schools. One of the the expertise of a REALTOR®. we can travel. most rewarding things we do is placing families in a place they can call home. Th ey also need your voice for advocacy So put on your walking shoes and let’s Life brings many changes and challenges. to keep that dream alive for their children choose the path of advocacy for home- Th ose times often mean a diff erent home. and grandchildren. Our voices need to ownership in New Mexico. Let’s be “the be united, loud, and strong as voice for real estate”! we work for the people of New Mexico. Our pathway to pro- fessionalism takes many turns and encounters many obstacles,

RANM 2012 President Rogers with Installing Offi cer Chris Polychron from Hot Springs, Arkansas. Kim Clark, Silver City EVP: Pat Fell, Debbie’s business partner: and Bobbie Neal Little, Debbie’s fi rst qualifying broker, join Debbie at the installation gala. Debbie, and her husband Roddy with their children Brent Rogers and Jen- nifer Anderson.

Upcoming Events RANM Officers Meet With Governor Martinez

June 4 Gallup Midyear Legislative Meeting June 5 Santa Fe & Trade Expo June 6 Albuquerque WASHINGTON DC - 2012 June 7 Roswell May 14 - 19 June 8 Ruidoso Breakfast with New Mexico Congressional Delegation, Wednesday, May 16 RANM Region XI Reception, May 16 Fall Conference RANM Night Out, May 17 September 12-14, 2012 RANM Caucus, May 18 Albuquerque Marriott Region XI Caucus, May 18 I-40 & Louisiana 3 Legal Corner RANM REALTOR® Voice | First Quarter 2012

Legal Odds and Ends Are You Actively Th e “assistance” prong would be met When we say New Mexico is a non- if the brokerage off ered any tangible as- disclosure state, we mean that a member Recruiting New sistance to the new broker such as a client of the general public cannot go down to list, lead assistance, or a training program the County Clerk’s offi ce and fi nd the Licensees? that purported to help the broker become specifi c sale price of a particular piece of successful. Th e rule generally excludes real property and that state and county If so, the new FTC Business Oppor- general advice and advertising, Th e more offi cials who learn about the sale price of tunity Rule (BOR) which took eff ect “assistance” that a brokerage promises to a specifi c piece of property through their March 1, 2012 may have a direct impact the broker in its recruitment in return for positions with the county and/or state on your recruitment eff orts. Th e BOR joining the brokerage “team”, the more (e.g. as an employee of NM Taxation requires you to provide those brokers with likely the BOR could be triggered. and Revenue or as County Assessor or the material information they will need to an employee of the County Assessor) are thoroughly understand the business op- If the BOR applies, the brokerage must prohibited by statute from disclosing the Legal Corner is researched and portunity your brokerage is off ering. provide fi ve key types of information to sale price of that specifi c piece of property. written by Ashley Strauss-Martin, the broker: 1) brokerage’s name, address, It does not mean that under New Mexico RANM Legal Hotline and Forms Under BOR, a business opportunity is telephone, person off ering the business law brokers, buyers, sellers, neighbors, attorney defi ned as an arrangement: 1) in which opportunity, and the date the disclosure is family, or any member of the general a seller (brokerage) solicits a prospective being provide to the broker; 2) whether or public who learn about the sale price of Before marketing the short sale, the purchaser (broker) to enter into a new not the brokerage makes earnings claims a piece of property are prohibited from seller should ascertain from the lender business, and; 2) the prospective purchaser and if so, the brokerage must provide a disclosing that sale price. if the lender wants to receive additional (broker) makes a required payment, and; separate earnings claims statement; 3) contracts after the fi rst contract has been 3) the seller (brokerage) expressly, or by prior civil or criminal litigation involving While MLSs have rules that prohibit or submitted for approval or if the lender implication, orally or in writing, repre- claims of misrepresentation, fraud, securi- limit how MLS data may be reproduced wishes to review only one contract at a sents that the seller (brokerage) or one or ties law violations, or unfair or decep- and/or used in advertising, there is no time. If the lender wishes to receive ad- more designated persons will provide one tive business practices that involve the MLS policy that prohibits participants ditional contracts that come in, the listing or more forms of “assistance” to the pur- business opportunity or its key personnel; from talking about the sales price of a broker should, with the seller’s authority, chaser (broker) as set forth in the BOR. 4) any cancellation or refund policy; and particular property as represented in the disclose this information to all potential 5) contact information for at least 10 of MLS. buyers who submit off ers to the seller Th e fi rst prong of the test requires the the brokerage’s brokers who acquired the contingent on lender approval. Th en, brokerage to actively recruit a broker into business opportunity within the last 3 A broker may be prohibited from all parties involved are aware of the fact a “new business”. A “new business” is years. speaking about the specifi c sale price of a that subsequently-received contracts will defi ned as one in which the broker is not particular property by his/her relationship be submitted to the lender. BE SURE currently engaged or a new line or type Th e FTC has created a sample 1-page with his/her client or by an agreement THAT ALL CONTRACTS SUBMIT- of business. Th erefore, soliciting brokers disclosure form in both English and with his/her client/customer. If there TED TO THE LENDER HAVE A who are already working as real estate Spanish that meets these requirements. is no written agreement to the contrary SHORT SALE/LENDER APPROVAL brokers would not fall under the BOR. If the brokerage is marketing in another and except as provided in Subsection (I) CONTINGENCY. Th e brokerage would only be subject language, it must provide the disclosure of Broker Duties (16.61.19.8 NMAC), to the BOR if it was soliciting newly in that language. Th is disclosure must Broker Duties do not require a transac- If the lender wishes to review one off er licensed brokers who had not previously be provided to the broker at least 7 days tion broker to keep sale price information at a time, this too should be disclosed to worked as brokers. before the broker signs any contract in confi dential after the sale. With that potential buyers. In this case, the seller connection with the business opportunity said, if that transaction broker agreed to may accept subsequently-received off ers Th e next two elements of the test or makes a payment or provides consid- maintain such information as confi dential, as back-up off ers. require a more detailed analysis. If the eration to the brokerage either directly or then he/she would be obligated to do brokerage requires the broker to make a indirectly through a third party, whichever so. If the broker was acting in an agency Remember, New Mexico is a recourse direct payment to the brokerage, it clearly is earlier. capacity, thus having fi duciary duties to state which means that the lender may meets the second prong of the “test”; his/her client, and there was no express pursue the borrower/seller for the diff er- however, it is less clear if the retention Brokerages must maintain records for written agreement to keep the sale price ence between the short sale amount and of a portion of the broker’s commission at least 3 years. Th e FTC may seek civil confi dential, the broker may still have a the amount owed on the original mort- under an Independent Contractor Agree- penalties up to $16,000/day per violation duty of confi dentiality as to sale price, but gage. Consequently, it is in the seller’s ment (ICA) would meet the defi nition of and equitable momentary relief from the such a scenario would require additional best interest for the bank to approve the “required payment”. Th e commentary to brokerage for the broker. analysis. sale contract that minimizes the amount the BOR does not address this arrange- of any defi ciency judgment against the ment; therefore we currently have no clear It is also important to note that without seller. In other words, if the lender is guidance on this issue. Consequently, it an agreement between the buyer and sell- willing to look at multiple contracts is recommended that a brokerage that What Does it Mean er, the seller's desire or the buyer's desire simultaneously, it may be in the seller’s actively solicits brokers and splits com- to keep the sales price confi dential does best interest to submit subsequent off ers missions with those brokers under an When We Say New not obligate the other party from discuss- if such off ers minimize the seller’s liability ICA analyze its recruitment eff orts under ing/disclosing it. In other words, the under a defi ciency judgment. the last element of the test in order to Mexico is a “Non- buyer may wish for sale price to remain determine if the BOR applies. Disclosure” State? confi dential and his/her broker may agree Legal Corner provides a limited and general to keep it so, but if the seller or the seller's discussion of some, but not all, aspects of issues that is intended but not guaranteed to be accurate as of Contact the RANM Hotline: Th ere continues to be confusion about broker wants to disclose it and there is no agreement between the seller and buyer the date published. Th is information may become Call toll free: what it means to be a "Non-Disclosure" outdated and it is the responsibility of the user to 1-877-699-7266 State. that states otherwise, then the seller and/ determine if it is current. No summary of the law In Albuquerque: or his/her broker may disclose it. is a substitute for legal advice with respect to a 505-821-1583 Whether a state is a disclosure vs. non- particular matter. No attorney-client relationship disclosure state comes down to whether is intended or implied. If legal advice is required, the services of a competent attorney should be Hotline Hours: sale price information is made available obtained. RANM members are cautioned against 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. to the public through the county or state Short Sale Tip engaging in the unauthorized practice of law by Monday through Friday (excluding records and whether governmental em- advising a consumer of legal rights and obliga- Wondering how to handle off ers that holidays) ployees can disclose sale price. tions or by applying the law to particular facts come in AFTER a contract has been and circumstances. © 2012 REALTORS® As- Members’ Only Please submitted to the lender for approval? sociation of New Mexico . 4 RANM REALTOR® Voice | First Quarter 2012 From Your EVP

Don’t Miss the June 5th Primary!

New Mexicans will elect a new U.S. Representative as there are no candidates didates understand REALTOR® issues Senator, all three U.S. House members, running from the other party. starts at the grassroots level. and 112 Representatives and Senators of the this year. REALTORS® must play an active role If you know a candidate, let them know in informing and educating candidates on about those issues important to you and As of the March 20th fi ling deadline REALTOR® issues. Making sure can- the REALTOR® organization. Pro- there are 23 contested primary races for the and 31 REALTORS® must play a role in educating contested primary races for New Mexico House seats. candidates on the issues important to the

In several instances the pri- protection of real property rights for every mary winner will be the Senator or New Mexican. M. Steven Anaya, RANM tecting private property rights has always Executive Vice President been the foundation of the REALTOR® organization. Visit RANM’s website, Contested N.M. House Primary Races www.nmrealtor.com for more information on RANM and REALTOR® issues. volvement doesn’t stop with the election; District 4 Democrat District 31 Republican RANM will be seeking State Political Ray Begaye, Shiprock William Arnold Wiley, Albuquerque Gary J. Montoya, Shiprock William R. Rehm, Albuquerque Th is will be an exciting election year. Coordinators for all legislators, so start RANM will be involved and encourages thinking now about who you know and District 5 Democrat District 32 Democrat you to join the action. Remember, in- how you can help the REALTOR® cause. Charles Long, Crownpoint Dona G. Irwin, Deming Sandra D. Jeff , Crownpoint Louis J. Luna, Deming

District 6 Democrat District 35 Democrat Eliseo Lee Alcon, Milan Antonio Lujan, Las Cruces Contested N.M. Senate Primary Races Billy W. Moore, Th oreau , Las Cruces District 3 Democrat District 22 Democrat District 7 Democrat District 37 Republican John Pinto, Gallup Benny J. Shendo Jr., Jemez Pueblo Michelle L. Mares, Los Lunas Terry H. McMillan, Las Cruces Matthew D. Tso, Shiprock Anthony Begay, Gallup Andrew J. Barreras. Tome Cathey Jo Alberson, Las Cruces Joshua Madalena, Jemez Pueblo LeRoy Baca, Tome District 4 Democrat Lynda M. Lovejoy, Crownpoint District 38 Democrat George K. Munoz, Gallup District 12 Democrat Guadalupe E. Cano, Silver City Genevieve J. Jackson, Window Rock District 26 Democrat Ernest Chavez, Albuquerque Terry Fortenberry, Silver City Charles E. Rountree, Pinehill , Albuquerque Clyde C. Wheeler, Albuquerque Carlos Jose Villanueva, Albuquerque District 40 Democrat District 5 Democrat District 14 Democrat Peter A. Martinez, Mora Richard C. Martinez, Espanola District 30 Democrat Miguel P. Garcia, Albuquerque Bengie Regensberg, Cleveland Alfredo L. Montoya, San Juan Pueblo Maxine R. Velasquez, Laguna Michael A. Atler, Albuquerque Nick L. Salazar, Okowingeh David Ulibarri, Grants District 7 Republican Randolph Marshall Collins, Grants District 15 Democrat District 46 Democrat John Patrick Woods, Broadview Clemente Sanchez, Grants Joe D. Craig, Albuquerque David Coss, Santa Fe Mark W. Myers, Clovis Matt David Munoz, Albuquerque Carl P. Trujillo, Santa Fe Angela D. Spears, Clovis District 31 Democrat Emily A. Kane, Albuquerque Joseph Cervantes, Las Cruces District 50 Democrat District 8 Democrat Jesus Ruben Segura, Sunland Park District 15 Republican Stephen P. Easley, Santa Fe Th omas A. Garcia, Ocate Kenneth J. King, Albuquerque Patricia A. Lincoln, Estancia , Las Vegas District 32 Republican Christopher T. Saucedo, Albuquerque Chad A. Hamill, Hagerman District 50 Republican District 9 Democrat Cliff R. Pirtle, Roswell District 18 Democrat Charles Larry Miller, Edgewood , Corrales Damion D. Cruzz, Albuquerque Gerald L. Chavez, Mountainair Benjamin Hayden Rodefer, Corrales District 33 Republican , Albuquerque William F. Burt, Alamogordo District 52 Democrat District 9 Republican Rod Adair, Roswell District 19 Democrat Doreen Y. Gallegos, Las Cruces Charles D. Mellon, Placitas Cara A. Valente-Compton, Albuquerque Andrew Moralez, Anthony David L. Doyle, Albuquerque District 34 Republican Sheryl M. Williams-Stapleton, Albq. Sarah Dion Kidd-Johnson, Alamogordo District 61 Democrat District 11 Democrat , Alamogordo District 23 Democrat Paul Phillip Roybal, Hobbs Linda M. Lopez, Albuquerque Dixie L. Trebbe, Rio Rancho Hector M. Ramirez, Lovington Jamai Haquani, Albuquerque District 35 Democrat Marci Blaze, Corrales Larry P. Martinez, Lordsburg Marilyn L. Hill, Corrales District 63 Democrat District 13 Democrat , Deming Jr., Santa Rosa Carlos S. Cordova, Albuquerque District 25 Democrat Jose A. Griego, Clovis Chris S. Catechis, Albuquerque District 36 Democrat Richard D. Williams, Albuquerque Bill B. O’Neill, Albuquerque Oscar Vasquez Butler, Las Cruces , Albuquerque District 64 Republican Laura Estella Sanchez, Albuquerque Mary Jane Garcia, Las Cruces Brian A. Th omas, Albuquerque Wade J. Lopez, Clovis Anna M. Crook, Clovis District 14 Democrat District 39 Democrat Districts 25 Republican , Albuquerque Phil A. Griego, San Jose Nicholas Cates Riali, Albuquerque District 66 Republican Cecelia Romero-Tkach, Albuquerque Nicole Castellano, Santa Fe Elisabeth L. Keen, Albuquerque , Roswell James G. Taylor, Albuquerque Jack Sullivan, Santa Fe Dennis J. Kintigh, Roswell Eleanor Chavez, Albuquerque District 26 Democrat District 40 Republican , Albuquerque District 68 Republican District 18 Republican Craig W. Brandt, Rio Rancho Candelaria C. Patterson, Albuquerque Max Barnett, Albuquerque Gerges H. Scott, Albuquerque R. Morgan Braden, Rio Rancho Paul D. Barber, Albuquerque , Albuquerque District 29 Republican Claudette M. Chavez-Hankins, Albq. Peggy L. Muller-Aragon, Albuquerque Monica C. Youngblood, Albuquerque District 21 Republican Th omas Anthony Anderson, Albuquerque Nancy Cooper, Albuquerque District 70 Democrat Robert M. Doughty III, Albuquerque Information provided by the N.M. Secretary of Richard D. Vigil, Ribera , Albuquerque State’s website. Tomas E. Salazar, Las Vegas 5 RANM REALTOR® Voice | First Quarter 2012

Region XI Meets in Scottsdale REALTOR® Spotlight

Fifteen RANM Wes Graham, Clovis/Portales, has been appointed as the members joined over 2012 New Mexico NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REAL- 150 other members of TORS® Major Investor Council member. (Th is information NAR’s Rocky Mountain was inadvertently omitted from the last issue of the Voice listing Region for the 2012 2012 NAR Committee appointments.) Rocky Mountain Region XI Leadership Confer- Bob Dunn, Santa Fe, has been elected as 2012 President of the New Mexico Real Estate Commission..

Congratulations to Isaac Chavez, CEO of the Las Cruces Association, who has ence, February 29th earned his RCE (REALTOR® Certifi ed Executive) designation. through March 3rd.

Guests included 2011 NAR President Local ROTYs Ron Phipps, NAR Director of “My RE- Announced

Congratulations to the following RE- ALTOR® Party” activities Tom Salomone, 2012 ALTORS®, named 2011 REALTOR® of the Year by their local board. NAR Treasurer Bill Armstrong, and more. Wanda Graham Tim With Clovis/Portales CARNM Th e 2013 Region XI conference will be hosted by the REALTORS® Association of New Mexico and Pat Pipkin, 2013 Regional RVP, and will be held in Santa Fe.

RPAC Checks Totsie Slover Cathy Olson Soki Murray Tom Whatley Presented to Deming/Luna Co. Greater Albuquerque Hobbs Las Cruces New Mexico Congressmen

RANM Members Jim Maddox, Damon Maddox, Carol Bernstein, Gary Lynch, Ceil Levatino, and Ric Paula Storms Dean Day Mary Weaver Ben Lyons Th om joined Fed- Otero County Roswell Ruidoso/Lincoln Co. San Juan Co. eral Political Co- ordinators Cindy Lynch and Lela Holmes as they presented NAR RPAC checks to New Mexico Representatives Steve Pearce and Coleen Dearing LJ Lundy Ted Terry Ben Ray Lujan. Santa Fe Silver City Taos www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Real_Estate_Commission.aspx

Th e New Mexico Real Estate Com- will be taken to a page with links on the • (Licensing) Requirements and Th e Commission is in the process of mission has a new website, a new web left hand side of the screen. Click on the Continuing Education updating information and fi tting the address, and some links that are diff erent link titled, “Individual Boards and Com- • On Line License Renewal (the information under the new link titles. from the previous website. missions”, which will list in alphabetical only on-line renewal currently For example, the Candidate Information order all of the licensing boards within available for Real Estate is for Bulletin (CIB) will be under both the To access the new web page, go to the Regulation and Licensing Depart- Education Sponsors) Forms and the Applications link and the www.rld.state.nm.us/boards/Real_Es- ment. • Look Up a License (the old (Licensing) Requirements and Continu- tate_Commission. Licensee Search link) ing Education link. Th e old News and aspx. (Th ose are When you click on “Real Estate Com- • Rules and Laws Information items will be spread between underscore marks mission”, the following links will be • Fees the Upcoming Events link at the top of between the words displayed: • Exam and Education Schedule the Overview page, and the Disciplinary Real Estate Com- • Disciplinary Actions Actions link. mission). • Overview • Frequently Asked Questions • Members and Meetings • Links Questions? Call the Commission offi ce When you enter the new address, you • Forms and Applications • File a Complaint at (505) 222-9820. 6 RANM REALTOR® Voice | First Quarter 2012 Governmental Affairs

2012 New Mexico Legislative Recap

Th e 2012 legislative session offi cially tion verbiage and eff ectively introduce a ing. We do expect to pursue both these ended on March 7, 2012, with Governor new bill. Of those 117 tracked bills, only issues in the next session. Susana Martinez completing her review, four bills made it through both chambers signing, or line-item vetoing, pocket to the governor for her signature. Th e House also declined once again vetoing, or vetoing of all the bills passed to act on Tax Lightning, in large part this session. Th ey were: because it was the Speaker’s last Session, HB 102: Assessors to Issue Notice of and to repeal his signature bill would have Th e legislators introduced only 743 bills Estimated Property Tax been a slap in his face. Expect that bill to (not including memorials, joint memori- HB 84: GRT Deduction for Construc- rise again – or even the Appeals Court to als, and resolutions). Th is was the lowest tion and Manufacturing Equipment rule on the constitutionality of the statute. bill count for a 30 day session since 1976 SB 10: Condo Declaration Zoning Stranger things have happened! and of the bills that were introduced, Law Compliance only 77 were sent to the Governor. But a SB 369: Including Members of the To end on a positive note, the Housing signifi cant percentage of those passed ac- National Guard and Reserves in the Trust Fund was appropriated $3 million tually became law – the governor signed Defi nition of Veterans in HB2, the General Fund Appropria- Government Aff airs articles 64 and either vetoed or pocket vetoed 13. (All four bill have been signed into law by tions bill, as well as $250,000 for regional are researched and written Governor Martinez.) housing authority oversight and capacity by Mary Martinek, RANM Bills signed into law have an eff ective building. We were disappointed, however, Government Aff airs Director date of May 16th, unless the bill states a Th e session has been characterized as a that the Governor line-item vetoed the and Chief Lobbyist diff erent date or contains an emergency “do nothing” session. language directing the Human Services clause. Bills with emergency clauses Department to utilize 15% - 25% of the became eff ective immediately upon sign- Th e governor pulled back many of her federal Low Income Home Energy As- ing if the bill was passed by two-thirds of messages on legislation after complaints sistance Program (LIHEAP) funds they Regulation Commission and the State each house. from the House and Senate Leadership receive for weatherization activities. School Board. that the session was becoming bogged In this 30-day session, RANM’s down with non-budgetary, non-emer- In addition to the completion of the Legislative committee tracked 117 bills, gency legislation. Unfortunately, two of legislative session, redistricting as required excluding the so-called “dummy” bills, RANM’s priority legislative initiatives by the U. S. Constitution and predicated Brokers Lead which are bills introduced as place- for the 30-day session, on which we had on the Census has been completed and holders after the bill introduction period sought and gotten the Governor’s sup- agreed to, after Court hearings, for the The Way! to allow the sponsor to strip out and port, were among these – Broker Price House and the Senate, as well as for the substitute new verbiage for the introduc- Opinions and Home Inspector’s Licens- three Congressional districts, the Public Calling all Broker Owners or Managing Brokers: Ready to take on a leadership role? Represent your agents in NAR’s Broker Involvement Program.

RPAC-NM Has a Successful 2011 Join now and lead the way. Visit www. realtoractioncenter.com/realtors/brokers/ Fundraising Year enrollment.html.

Sixteen RANM Member Boards and their 2011 contributions to RPAC during the “Most Improved” award for their out- 51 Major Investors were honored for RANM’s January meetings. standing fund raising eff ort during 2011.

During 2011 RANM members con- Th e Silver City Regional Association tributed $145,787.09 to RPAC. Th at was received the award for “Most Impressive RRPACPAC 153.3% of our NAR fair-share goal and Fundraising Eff ort”. Th e members of FFundraisingundraising 100.5% of the RPAC-NM goal. the Silver City Association raised $6,513, 611% of their NAR fair-share goal. SSeminareminar Two traveling trophies were also presented in January. Th e Las Cruces As- While NAR’s fair share goal for 2012 Friday, April 20 sociation of REALTORS® was awarded remains at $15 per member; the NAR 11:00 am - 4:15 p.m. leadership has issued a challenge goal to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Silver City President LJ Lundy and 2011 each Board of $25 a member. Th e New Albuquerque RANM President Teresa Ramos. Mexico RPAC Trustees have made this Members of the Las Cruces Association and NAR challenge goal their 2012 RPAC- Th is is a FREE seminar and stipends their “most Improved” trophy. NM per member goal also. are available to Member Boards to help cover costs of attendance. Con- 2012 is an election year – nationally tact Mary Martinek, mary@nmealtor. and in New Mexico where every seat in com with questions and to register. the legislature is up for election. Be part of the process and be generous with your 2012 RPAC investment!

Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS® or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. 70% of each contribution is used by your state PAC to support state and local political candidates. Until your state PAC reaches its RPAC goal 30% is sent to National RPAC to support fed- eral candidates and is charged against your limits under 2 U.S.C. 441a; after the state PAC reaches its RPAC goal it may elect to retain your entire contribution for use in supporting state and local candidates. 7 RANM REALTOR® Voice | First Quarter 2012

Member Boards Install 2012 Officers

Carlsbad Board of REALTORS® - Caroline Yeager, President

Gallup Board of REALTORS® - Kim Wall, President

Otero County Association of REALTORS® - Teri Scott, President

Roswell Asso- ciation of REAL- San Juan County TORS® - Board of REALTORS® Cheryle Pattison, Hobbs Board of REALTORS® - - Ben Lyons, President Jean Adair, President President

Silver City Regional Association of REALTORS® - LJ Lundy, President

Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® - Taos County Association of REALTORS® - Paul Romero, President Katharine Duke, President 8