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- NAR's Virtual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings Begin May 3rd- Free for REALTORS®
- Advertising Reminders
- Tri-County Suburban Webinars on Homebuyer Assistance Programs
- Mastering the Nuts and Bolts of CMA and BPO
- Reminder: Leadership Development Program Applications Due by Friday, April 30th!
- Treasury Issues Homeowner Assistance Fund Guidance
- Tri-County Suburban Affiliate Spotlight
- Calendar of Events
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NAR's Virtual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings Begin May 3rd - Free for REALTORS®
For the second year in a row, the National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo (May 3-14, 2021) will be held virtually and will be FREE for REALTOR® members to attend. With sessions spread out over two weeks, the 2021 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings’ virtual event will place user experience top-of-mind with intuitive interfaces, useful tools, seamless content dissemination, and the ability to forge valuable connections with other participants and sponsors. The virtual experience will include:
- Access to open governance meetings, forums, and sessions
- Invitation to the virtual expo
- Networking opportunities with fellow attendees and exhibitors
- Extended viewing options via the on-demand Session Video Library for 30 days
post-event.
Last year, more than 28,000 REALTORS® nationwide participated in this virtual event. Don’t miss out this year. Register today and help make a difference in advancing issues important to the real estate profession and the livelihood of REALTORS®.
Register here
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Advertising RemindersAs the Spring market ramps up, here is a reminder of the rules, regulations, and ethical standards that govern REALTOR® advertising. The Real Estate Commission Rules and Regulations; the Code of Ethics (specifically Article 2 and 12) and the real estate commission guidelines for Team Advertising should all be taken into account when planning your marketing strategies. Be sure that any third-party vendors you use are also aware of the requirements.
Social Media, Internet, and other communications made electronically are not exempt from these standards. In electronic advertising, it may be difficult to include all the necessary disclosures due to character limitations. The Code of Ethics, the standard of practice 12-5 allows for a link to the required disclosures to stay in compliance. To date, the real estate commission rules and regulations are silent on this issue. REALTORS® should not assume that the Code of Ethics workaround will satisfy the real estate commission. Use caution and consult with your broker when preparing electronic advertising.
The Association will address first-time violations of any of the advertising rules through its Ombudsman program. Continued or egregious offenses, however, should be reported directly to the real estate commission. Both reporting mechanisms allow the person making the complaint to remain anonymous to the respondent. However, it is strongly recommended that you identify yourself initially so that we may contact you should there be questions or confusion about your complaint.
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Tri-County Suburban Webinars on Homebuyer Assistance ProgramsThe Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® Diversity and Inclusion Committee arranged for two First Time Homebuyer Program webinars. Free to Tri-County members, these two webinars offer REALTORS® help in learning about available programs for low-income and minority buyers and how to utilize the assistance available. Join fellow REALTORS® to learn more about this community ally and specifically how to make the most of their programs for first-time homebuyers.
CCIP Homebuyer Assistance Programs (April 29th; 10:00 AM-11:30 AM)
Larry Douglas, Housing Program Manager for Chester Community Improvement Project (CCIP) will share how the Chester Community Improvement Project (CCIP) in partnership with the Chester Economic Development Authority (CEDA) and The Delaware County Office Of Housing And Community Development, provides assistance to low- and moderate-income families interested in becoming first-time homeowners in Delaware County and the City of Chester. Register via Zoom
Media Fellowship Homebuyer Assistance Program (May 4th; 10:00 AM-11:30 AM)
Heather Bickley, Executive Director, Media Fellowship House, will share how Media Fellowship House creates programs and facilitates conversations that focus on fair housing, education, and racial justice advocacy work. Register via Zoom
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Mastering the Nuts and Bolts of CMA and BPOThe Pricing Strategy Advisor: Mastering the CMA and BPO (May 11th; 9:00 am-5:00 pm) course will cover the nuts and bolts of a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) and a Broker Price Opinion (BPO), including their purpose, key principles of valuation, and important valuation terminology. Participants will understand the purpose of appraisals, how they differ, and the scope of the appraiser's role.
Click here to register (once logged in, click "Events" then "Upcoming Classes") or email ARS Director of Student Services, Gail Parke, or call 610-560-4900
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Reminder: Leadership Development Program Applications Due by April 30th!Now in its seventh year, the Association's Leadership Development Program’s objective is to empower our members to maximize their leadership potential and to encourage those individuals to serve in industry and Association related leadership roles. The summer curriculum will be held in person, in our classroom in Malvern, beginning in June. The deadline to apply is this Friday, April 30th! Please submit applications directly to Kristin Tornetta.
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Treasury Issues Homeowner Assistance Fund GuidanceThe recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act included 9.9 billion in relief from homeowners to be administered through a new Homeowner Assitance Fund (HAF). The funding, which will soon be made available to eligible homeowners through their states, may be used for mortgage payments, homeowner’s insurance, utility payments. and other specified purposes. The HAF was created to prevent mortgage delinquencies and defaults, foreclosures, loss of utilities or home energy services, and displacement of homeowners experiencing financial hardship after Jan. 21, 2020. Read more
For more news items from the Suburban REALTORS® Alliance, click here to access their Weekly News Briefs.
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Tri-County Suburban Affiliate Spotlight
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