- Requests for Letters of Good Standing Go Digital!
- Dial In, Cash Out – Win $500 at the RPAC Telethon for Investing
- Members Gather in Fort Washington for the Annual Happy Hour
- 5 Days Remain Until the Deadline for PA Real Estate License Renewal
- *Important Waiver Period Notice for New Licensees
- *Important Note: Renewal Deadline Falls on a Sunday — Plan to Complete by Friday if Assistance is Needed
- PAR: Offer Instructions and Conditions
- SRA: Developer Files Eight Data Center Proposals Days Ahead of Upper Merion Enacting Stricter Regulations
- Calendar of Events
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Requests for Letters of Good Standing Go Digital! |
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To better meet members where they are, Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® is going digital with Requests for Letters of Good Standing. Members can now conveniently submit requests through the fillable form located on our website under the Membership tab → Manage Your Membership → Request a Letter of Good Standing. Or use the quick URL: tcsr.realtor/logs. Please allow up to two business days for processing. While our team is always available by phone (610-560-4800) to assist members with questions or support, this new digital process makes requesting documentation easier and more accessible than ever.
A Letter of Good Standing is an official document issued by Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® verifying that a member is active, compliant, and current on dues in accordance with Association membership policies and requirements. These letters are commonly requested when joining additional associations or MLSs to cover a larger footprint for their clients, or anytime formal verification of membership status is needed.
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Dial In, Cash Out – Win $500 at the RPAC Telethon for Investing |
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 10:00am - 3:00pm, Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® and the RPAC Fundraising Committee will host the Annual RPAC Telethon. Members are encouraged to participate in two ways:
First, members can volunteer as Telethon callers, reaching out to fellow REALTORS® to help secure RPAC investments. Volunteers will receive lunch, and those who obtain 10 or more investments will earn a $75 education certificate redeemable through the Association of REALTORS® School. (Certificates can be used towards the purchase of The MCE Season Pass.)
Members are also encouraged to respond to outreach efforts on the day of the Telethon by making an RPAC investment.
As an added incentive, any member who makes an RPAC investment during the Telethon on June 9 — either through a Telethon call or their online portal — will be entered to win a $500 Visa gift card. The winner will be selected and notified by Association leadership following the event.
For more information, to volunteer at the 2026 RPAC Telethon, or questions about investments, please contact VP of Operations, Mike Carlin.
The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) plays a vital role in electing candidates who support and advocate for homeownership at all levels of government regardless of party affiliation. RPAC is a key benefit of REALTOR® membership, providing essential advocacy to protect the interests of real estate professionals and homeowners alike. The support of RPAC is crucial for safeguarding the real estate industry, clients, and the bottom line of REALTOR® members.
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Members Gather in Fort Washington for the Annual Happy Hour |
Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® held their annual REALTOR® Happy Hour & Affiliate Expo last Thursday at Manufacturers' Golf & Country Club. With beautiful window views overlooking the golf course, a crowd-favorite slider station, and great company throughout the evening, the event brought members together for a fun and memorable night of networking and connection.
Attendees ranged from new members who joined the association within the past month to longtime Board of Directors members with decades of REALTOR® experience. Chairman of the Board David Ashe was also in attendance, along with Association staff, additional Board members, family, and other guests, all coming together to celebrate and connect.
Visit the gallery on our website for event photos.
Thank you to our Affiliate Sponsors for making this event a success:
A&M Friendly Movers, American Home Shield, Citadel FCU, Comparion Insurance, C.S. Garber & Sons, Inc., Customers Bank, Dierolf Plumbing & Water Treatment, Floor Coverings International of Chester County, Homes.com, PORTR Co, Suburban Solutions & Main Line Junk, & Win Home Inspections.
We look forward to seeing you at our next event!
Have photos from the event? Tag us on social media @tricountysuburbanrealtors
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5 Days Remain Until the Deadline for PA Real Estate License Renewal
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Real estate agents can now renew their real estate licenses through the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS). The Pennsylvania State Real Estate Commission has emailed licensees to notify them that renewals are being accepted and must be completed by Sunday, May 31, 2026.
All licensees must complete the 14-hour CE requirements PRIOR to renewing their license. CE requirements are different depending on when your license was issued. Those who do not have copies of their transcripts should contact the schools where they took their courses. Transcripts for courses taken through The Association of REALTORS® School are available in member's Secure Member Portal. Please note, proof of transcripts are no longer required as part of the license renewal process and are not submitted or uploaded into the system.
For agents who still need to complete continuing education, a full calendar of Accredited courses is available here.
For all things continuing education, including requirements, first-time renewal information, and more, click here.
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*Important Waiver Period Notice for New Licensees
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Licenses issued between March 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026 automatically come with a 2028 expiration date, meaning the license is valid through the next renewal cycle. This is referred to as a "Waiver Period."
Licensees who receive their real estate license during the “Waiver Period” are not required to complete continuing education, and do not need to pay for or submit a license renewal application during this cycle.
We encourage all members to log into their Pennsylvania Licensing System account to confirm the expiration date on their license(s).
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*Important Note: Renewal Deadline Falls on a Sunday. Plan to Complete by Friday 5/29 if Assistance is Needed.
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Renewals must be completed online by Sunday, May 31. If an agent misses the May 31 deadline, the State Real Estate Commission considers the license expired, and real estate practice must immediately cease or be subject to possible discipline.
Do not wait until the last minute to renew. Tri-County Suburban REALTORS® is staffed through Friday, May 29, until 4:30pm for questions regarding renewal. The State Real Estate Commission will not be available for questions on Sunday, May 31.
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PAR: Offer Instructions and Conditions
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The PAR Legal Hotline attorneys have talked to a number of members with variations of questions surrounding offer instructions or conditions, all of which basically boil down to “Can the seller side set conditions or instructions for offers?” and “Does the buyer side have to follow conditions or instructions that are conveyed?”
The answer to most of those questions, of course, is “it depends.” But this is very much a “proceed with caution” situation that will depend heavily on context and details. This article covers some common concepts and scenarios, but be sure to check with your Broker, or Office Manager for questions about specific transactional concerns.
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SRA: Developer Files Eight Data Center Proposals Days Ahead of Upper Merion Enacting Stricter Regulations
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A real estate developer backed by Brian O'Neill — the same figure behind a previously withdrawn and now-revived data center proposal in Plymouth Township — has submitted eight data center projects totaling more than 4 million square feet in Upper Merion Township. All of the proposals were filed days before the township enacted a stricter data center ordinance, potentially giving the developer a regulatory loophole. The projects, spread across Renaissance Boulevard, Horizon Drive, Swedeland Road and River Road, will go before the township planning commission on May 27. Critics, including a bipartisan coalition of residents and state legislators, cite concerns ranging from noise, water and energy consumption, and property value declines, to the broader question of who actually benefits from AI infrastructure. Adding another dimension, emails obtained through a Right to Know request by the advocacy group Concerned Citizens of Montour County revealed that O'Neill had been lobbying the Shapiro administration to require opponents of data center projects to post bonds worth double a project's cost — a move that would effectively price most residents out of the appeals process. Read more in the Norristown Patch.
Source: Norristown Patch; 5/18/2026
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