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It’s Easy Being Green: How to Add This Year’s Hottest Hues of Green to Your Décor

Michael Crist2018-10-15T02:00:30-05:00October 15th, 2018|NAR|

Photo Credit: Crate and Barrel By Laura Love Bardell, guest contributor This year in home decor, green is really having a moment. Far from being a short-lived trend, however, this verdant color is definitely here to stay. Luckily for us, green goes with just about everything, and it’s easy to incorporate into any room of… Continue Reading It’s Easy Being Green: How to Add This Year’s Hottest Hues of Green to Your Décor

Admin Fees, Be Able to Justify, Put into Signed Document Agreements

Michael Crist2018-10-12T15:21:21-05:00October 12th, 2018|Legal FAQs|

US Supreme Court case: https://magazine.realtor/sites/realtormag.realtor.org/files/Decision-Quicken.pdf Don't charge junk fees. Justify your fees. MLS rules require unconditional offers of compensation to cooperating participants. Lawyer drafted agreements signed outside of MLS and agreed between brokerages can control compensation. Posted by : Byron King on 10/12/18 (This information is only accurate as of 10/12/18. You must contact SCR… Continue Reading Admin Fees, Be Able to Justify, Put into Signed Document Agreements

August 2018 Housing Affordability Index

Michael Crist2018-10-12T10:58:30-05:00October 12th, 2018|NAR|

At the national level, housing affordability is up from last month but down from a year ago. Mortgage rates rose to 4.78 percent this August, up 14.1 percent compared to 4.19 percent a year ago. Housing affordability declined from a year ago in August moving the index down 8.3 percent from 153.9 to 141.2. The… Continue Reading August 2018 Housing Affordability Index

The Art of Follow Up: Effective Follow-up Communication Techniques

Michael Crist2018-10-12T10:12:47-05:00October 12th, 2018|NAR|

Strategic outreach, whether by phone, email or text, is key to building rapport and credibility with prospects, staying top of mind in the search for a home, and encouraging clients to follow through with the sale. But outreach, by itself, doesn’t close deals. If you’re contacting leads regularly, but still having trouble reaching your sales… Continue Reading The Art of Follow Up: Effective Follow-up Communication Techniques

What We’re Reading–October 7-October 12

Michael Crist2018-10-12T07:58:03-05:00October 12th, 2018|NAR|

Self-destructing art, a giant pumpkin, Christmas sweaters, the Rage Cage, the Internet of Things, a very detailed map and much more compiled by Anne-Marie Siudzinski, Senior Library Information Specialist. Self-destructing art–wait, what, why? Here’s the update. A giant pumpkin from Oregon. Are you a time realist? Gareth Simpson/flickr/2008 What is erupting besides water from a… Continue Reading What We’re Reading–October 7-October 12

Realtors® Applaud Senate Passage of 2018 WRDA Bill

Michael Crist2018-10-10T13:41:07-05:00October 10th, 2018|NAR|

WASHINGTON (October 10, 2018) – National Association of Realtors® President Elizabeth Mendenhall, a sixth-generation Realtor® from Columbia, Missouri and CEO of RE/MAX Boone Realty, issued the following statement after the Senate today voted to pass S. 3021, America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018. “America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 ensures the U.S. Army Corps of… Continue Reading Realtors® Applaud Senate Passage of 2018 WRDA Bill

Small Business ADA Primer from US Govt

Michael Crist2018-10-10T08:33:37-05:00October 10th, 2018|Legal FAQs|

https://www.ada.gov/regs2010/smallbusiness/smallbusprimer2010.htm Posted by : Byron King on 10/10/18 (This information is only accurate as of 10/10/18. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 10/10/18 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org)

Transaction Brokerage and Limited Confidentiality

Michael Crist2018-10-09T12:31:08-05:00October 9th, 2018|Legal FAQs|

Dear Teena Transaction Brokerage limited confidentiality does help the brokerage with risk management after a failed listing presentation. Say a brokerage fails to get the listing but during the listing presentation the seller blurts out the seller's motivation to sell (e.g. job transfer, new child, marriage, divorce) and or seller's bottom price (e.g. listed at… Continue Reading Transaction Brokerage and Limited Confidentiality

Mentored and Mentoring: Why Mentorship Can Refresh Your Outlook

Michael Crist2018-10-09T09:43:31-05:00October 9th, 2018|NAR|

By Brandon Doyle Building your business can sometimes feel like climbing up a mountain. You can see others who have succeeded you waiting at the summit, but it can be difficult to figure out how to forge the best path to join them. Fostering a mentorship can help guide you up the mountain to a… Continue Reading Mentored and Mentoring: Why Mentorship Can Refresh Your Outlook

New Books–October 2018

Michael Crist2018-10-08T09:25:34-05:00October 8th, 2018|NAR|

NAR members and Association staff can borrow up to six electronic books, digital audios and/or videos at no cost, through the Virtual Library eBooks Collection. Members can also borrow up to three books for 30 days from the Library Catalog for a nominal fee of $10. Call Information Services at 800.874.6500 for assistance. Think Bigger by Michael W.… Continue Reading New Books–October 2018

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