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Page 8, Whitby Free Press, Wednesciay, February 17, 1993 h mwet esns Free accounting advice for non-profit groups from local accountants SUTTON GROUP - Classic Realty owner representatives. Small opened his office, in Ron Small (right) with il of his 18 sales the West Lynde plaza, four months ago. Photo by Mark Reesor, WhItby Free Press New rL»eal estate office exp,,-Vanding fast By MarI< eesor Hon Small is looking for a graduai improvement in the Whitby, Ajax-Pickering and Osh- awa real estate markets. Small, who opened Sutton Croup - Classic Realty in Octo- ber, anticipates a "slow, stoady climb» out of "tbree solid years of bard timea...we're optimistic thinga are picking up.» Hes. esp ecia ly optimistic about the local market. «We definitely aee Whitby as a growth area,» be says. Small was born and raised in Whitby and says he "wouldn't consider going into business any- where else. I'm a real strong supporter of Whitby.» H e sold real estate for several other comDanies before deciding to open hié own office. "The timing was right and I saw an opportunity," be says. Classic Hoalty is a member of both the Toronto and Oshawa and District real estate boards, enabling it to serve the entire region, "right from Courtice to Pickering,"' says Small. "There are a number of real- tors in the area who've decided to go one way or another to cut costs. We're staying on both boards to service the whole area.» Thatfs important, says Small, because "if you live in Whitby and liat your house witb an Oshawa real estate company who's only in Oshawa, you're missingbalf the buyers. "If vou list with an Ajax com- Your most valuable RRSP contribution could be the one I make... ""Independent advîce"'. UNITED AGF DEREK DUTKA Un iversal WORKING VENTURES CANADIAN FUND INC. Mackienzue Term Deposits Insurance Funds pany who's only with the Toronto real estate board you're missing the other baîf of tle buyers." Altbough Classic Hoalty is an independent broker, being a member of the Sutton Group makes it part of a national team, witb 93 offices acrosa Canada and some 5,400 salespeople, says Small. Sutton Croup is the fastest growing real estate system in Durham. and among the fastest growi-ng in Canada, aays Small. "It's a real happening cern- pany... .with offices coast to coast and relocation and referral sys- tems throughout the country." Classic is also growing fast, says SmaIl, going from zero to 18 repreentatives in four montha. e agency specializes in resi- dential real estate, but also handles industrial, commercial and investment properties and appraisals. A new service Iinking not-for- profit organizations with free, professional accounting advice is available in Durham Region. Community Accountants (Durham Region) was initiated by community workers ta provide accesa to the accounting expertise that groupa need, but often cannot afford. Sister groupa are expected to begin organizing sýoon in Ottawa-Carleton and etro Toronto. "Not-for-profit groupa have a growing importance in our community," says David Nabi, an organizer. It is in everyone's intereat that groupa operate as efficiently as possible." Community Accountants will bel p with setting up the books, budgeting, funding proposais, charitable registration, accoun- ting systems and procedures, reports for the board of directors, incorporation and legal obliga- tions of board members. Community Accountants recruits volunteer accountants and trains them ta, understand the not-for-profit culture, environment and issues. Local realtors are looking forward to the usual busy 'spring market.' "We have many different contributing factors that wil hopefully help create an above-average spring market. The factors are: we have been told the recession is flnally over; Croups that need help contact the service which then decides which volunteers are best suited to the group'a particular needs and match them Up. The volunteer and the comnmunity group arrange the type and timeframe for aSSistance. Community Accoun- tants monitors the relationship and the task. There are no paid staff. Al operations are camied out by volunteers trained by a certified volunteer adniinistrator. "This is not an auditing or bookkeeping service," says Nabi. It is free accounting advice for groups who want to improve their aecounting knowledge, skill and abilities. Consultations would normally occur over a period of one ta, four visits." Community Accountants (Durham Region) bas scheduled its first public information meeting for Thursday, Feb. 18. To leamn more, especially about volunteering as an advisor ta groupa or as a board member, cal Nabi at 668-8079. 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