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NAR on 1099 coop brokers, referral brokers

2019-01-31T12:37:48-05:00January 31st, 2019|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/legal/irs-requires-reporting-of-cooperative-commissions IRS Requires Reporting of Cooperative Commissions Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Print The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) requires that listing brokers who pay a cooperative commission in excess of $600 to an individual who is not their employee must complete a Form 1099-MISC. While this is not a new law, it has come to NAR’s… Continue Reading NAR on 1099 coop brokers, referral brokers

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Behave at NAR meetings

2019-01-29T09:52:27-05:00January 29th, 2019|Legal FAQs|

https://www.nar.realtor/national-leadership/board-of-directors/meeting-policies-and-procedures/code-of-conduct-and-sexual-harassment-policy This NAR Code of Conduct and Anti-Harassment Policy (Policy) applies to all NAR-related meetings or events, whether held in public or private facilities, including meetings or events sponsored by organizations other than NAR and held in conjunction with NAR meetings or events, and any NAR member communications related to NAR business or with NAR… Continue Reading Behave at NAR meetings

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In-Depth on NAR Commercial Members Work By Various Property Types

2019-01-25T12:42:55-05:00January 25th, 2019|NAR|

There were many new additions this year to NAR’s 2018 Commercial Member Profile, and among them was a look at commercial member’s primary service area and the type of property with which they work year around. Of NAR’s commercial members, 51 percent worked in sales, 16 percent in leasing, 12 percent in investment, and nine… Continue Reading In-Depth on NAR Commercial Members Work By Various Property Types

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What We’re Reading–January 21-25

2019-01-25T09:04:50-05:00January 25th, 2019|NAR|

Moose statues, a coffee alarm,  Super Wolf Blood Moon photos, organizing your apps and much more, compiled by Anne-Marie Siudzinski, Senior Library Information Specialist. Amazing Super Wolf Blood Moon photos. A painting of a painting of a painting . . . The Redwood City Parks Department recommends avoiding coyotes carrying anvils or Acme products.  Sound… Continue Reading What We’re Reading–January 21-25

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REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey: December 2018 Highlights

2019-01-24T17:29:42-05:00January 24th, 2019|NAR|

The REALTORS® Confidence Index (RCI)[1] survey gathers monthly information from REALTORS® about local real estate market conditions, characteristics of buyers and sellers, and issues affecting homeownership and real estate transactions.[2] This report presents key results about market transactions from December 2018. View and download the full report here. Market Conditions and Expectations The REALTORS® Buyer… Continue Reading REALTORS® Confidence Index Survey: December 2018 Highlights

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From Byron King: Worn Roof, Insurance Issues, SCR311 and SCR233 Help

2019-01-24T16:25:05-05:00January 24th, 2019|Legal FAQs|

SCR is receiving reports of insurance companies requiring roof replacement shortly after closing. Buyers who cannot afford a new roof may see their insurance canceled. Then, the mortgage lender to protect themselves will "force place" insurance which will be very expensive. Failure to pay the PITI mortgage payments can result in foreclosure. SCR is receiving… Continue Reading From Byron King: Worn Roof, Insurance Issues, SCR311 and SCR233 Help

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Help Clients Invest in Real Estate Tax-Free, and Boost Your Sales

2019-01-24T14:09:07-05:00January 24th, 2019|NAR|

“Time is money” says the proverb, but in real estate, it’s a struggle to have enough time in your day to close more sales. Chances are, most of your clients have an IRA for their retirement savings, which can be used to invest in real estate. With the help of a Real Estate IRA, you… Continue Reading Help Clients Invest in Real Estate Tax-Free, and Boost Your Sales

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