Kick off your Spring with the Suburban West REALTORS Association tomorrow night (Thursday, March 21st) from 5:00pm-7:00pm for a fun evening of camaraderie and networking at our REALTOR Happy Hour at Teca Newtown Square. This event will feature:

And don't forget to submit your business card at the door to have a chance to win prizes donated by our Affiliate members! Registration is not required for this free event - we hope to see you there!

Article 13 of NAR’s Code of Ethics prohibits the unauthorized practice of law and requires members to recommend legal counsel when the interests of any party to the transaction require it. But the unauthorized practice of law isn’t just a Code of Ethics issue - state laws also prohibit the unauthorized practice of law.

In this video from NAR, Lesley Walker, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, provides an in depth look at what may constitute the unauthorized practice of law. One major take-away is “As transactions become more complex, purchasers and buyers often ask their trusted real estate professional to interpret contract provisions or provide other legal advice, for example, if a dispute arises. Don’t oblige your clients because doing so will likely constitute the unauthorized practice of law in your state.” 

To celebrate Fair Housing Month, the Association will welcome back Jinada Rochelle, Director of Enforcement at the PA Human Relations Commission, for Starbucks Morning: What's New in Fair Housing (April 9th; 10:00am-11:30am).

The new state law known as the “Assistance and Service Animal Integrity Act” is designed to address concerns over what constitutes an assistance or service animal. This session will review the new guidance and legislation including what it means for REALTORS and their clients.  Click here to register (once logged in, scroll over "Events" then click on "Upcoming Meetings").

Know someone interested in real estate? Suburban West is bringing back PA Pre-Licensing classes to the Association of REALTORS School. This April and May, the School will be hosting evening classes for Real Estate Fundamentals and Real Estate Practice.

The School is now offering a discounted PA Pre-Licensing Package for only $495 to help students save money and fulfill all the necessary credits to take and pass the exam.

If you know of someone who may be interested in the real estate business, please forward this PA Pre-Licensing Package to them or have them connect with ARS School Admin, Gail Parke via 610-560-4900.