The National Association of REALTORS® has partnered with the Perception Institute to create a new 50-minute video called “Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing,” which aims to help real estate professionals address unconscious prejudices and stereotypes in their daily business interactions. “Fair housing, equality, and inclusion are among NAR’s most cherished values,” says NAR… Continue Reading Take the Implicit Bias Test
6 Ways to Improve Curb Appeal While Spending More Time... Enhance the front stoop with this step-by-step guide.Powered by WPeMatico
By Erica Christoffer Innovation has been the name of the game during the coronavirus pandemic. Real estate pros have been utilizing technology to continue serving clients while developing new safety protocols for safe in-person showings. But COVID-19 is still a major concern as several states are experiencing a significant resurgence in cases. Here are some… Continue Reading 5 Ideas for Safe YPN Events During the Pandemic
May 2020 Pending Home Sales May’s pending home sales pace rose 44.3% last month and fell 5.1% from a year ago. By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico
By: Byron King Case #16-13: Dealings Initiated by Another Broker’s Client REALTOR® A, a residential broker, had recently listed a home. REALTOR® A’s marketing campaign included open houses on several consecutive weekends. One Sunday afternoon Buyer B came to the open house. REALTOR® A introduced herself to Buyer B and asked whether Buyer B was… Continue Reading Ethics Case: 16-13. Dealings Initiated by Another’s Client
This NAR course typically costs money and requires travel to a NAR meeting to attend this training. So, this online free training is a great opportunity to learn about REALTOR® professional standards. Register for PS Administrator Training July 21, 22Good morning! Given numerous request, the National Association is offering: FREE - Virtual Professional Standards Administration… Continue Reading NAR Professional Standards Administrator Training July 21-22 (online and free)
May 2020 Existing Home Sales Existing-home sales data showing that housing market activity this May fell 9.7% from April 2020, and dropped 26.6 % from May 2019. By: Michael Hyman Powered by WPeMatico
https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article243662047.html Rental Assistance Programs: Aiken/Barnwell Counties Community Action Agency Serving clients in Aiken, Barnwell and Lexington counties. (803) 648-6836 Christian Assistance Bridge Serving clients in these zip codes: 29016, 29130, 29229, 29045. (803) 786-1903 The Cooperative Ministry Serving clients in Richland County. (803) 799-3853 Salvation Army of Columbia Serving clients in Fairfield, Lexington, Newberry and… Continue Reading Rental Assistance COVID-19
Baby Got Back(yard)! Maximize Your Outdoor Space Here are some important considerations to make when planning your outdoor design. By: Julea Joseph Working With Sellers, Design Trends Powered by WPeMatico
Silent Generation: Retiring and Downsizing The silent generation, aged 74–94 years, made up the smallest share of buyers by age at 6% of all homebuyers in 2019, and represented 8% of sellers. Seniors Powered by WPeMatico