The listing agent has obligations under both the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and License Law to instruct the seller to document a rejected offer and to provide such to the buyer/buyer’s agent who made the offer in a timely manner if asked. That obligation is included in Standard of Practice 1-7 of CMR’s Ethics Citation Policy (providing affirmation that an offer was submitted) and carries a $250 fine.
See step-by-step instructions in how REALTORS® as independent contractors can apply for CARES Act benefits. Included are testimonials from four REALTORS® who applied and received their benefits.
Small businesses are the foundation of our communities and our economy. Employing nearly half the American workforce, companies like yours keep our neighborhoods running and make them feel like home.
Independent contractors are eligible to apply for a variety of financial relief, including Pandemic Unemployment. NAR has a hotline that REALTORS® can call to request information on the CARES Act, Economic Injury Disaster Relief Fund, Payroll Protection Program, and any others.
NAR’s Financial Assistance Hotline: 800-874-6500
Your obligation to provide proof offers were presented or rejected.
Listing agents have an obligation under both License Law and under the REALTOR® Code of Ethics to provide the buyer's agent/buyer proof that an offer was presented or rejected. The time frame for providing such documentation is as soon as practical (license law) or upon request (Code of Ethics).
MAR's Disaster Relief Fund applies to any Mississippian affected by last week's storms.
During this unprecedented time, the National Association of REALTORS® understands that access to health care options may be top of mind for members. Telemedicine is playing an essential role today as we navigate uncharted territory and the need for virtual healthcare.
NAR is supporting members by funding 2 months of Members TeleHealth as a benefit for those who do not currently have access to telemedicine, with an ongoing significantly-reduced rate available for members thereafter.
Enrollment is limited*. Sign-up by April 15th.
Use caution when providing MAR's new COVID-19 Termination Form to clients. The intent to cancel a contract must be agreed upon mutually, and the reason must be based solely upon that of The Emergency described in line three. The interpretation of a client using the form to terminate a contract for any other reason could be misrepresentation, fraud, or both.
Some violations of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics are cut and dry; they are not subjective and not distorted by interpretation. In those incidences, the Respondent, the one with a complaint filed against them, has the choice: (a) pay a fine and the matter is closed or (b) request a hearing before Professional Standards Committee
After two years, Johnny Thrash, CMR's Chief Information and Communications Officer, earned his Associate of Arts in Business Administration from Holmes Community College in May 2014. Then he completed his Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration from the University of Alabama in December 2016. Finally, in February 2020, he completed his Master of Real Estate with a concentration in Real Estate Association Management from REALTOR® University. His graduation will occur coincident with the 2020 REALTORS® Conference and Expo in New Orleans in November.
Alex Manuel, Accountant at Central Mississippi REALTORS, began studying accounting part-time at Hinds Community College in 2010 while working as a proofreader at Haddox, Reid, Burkes & Calhoun (now Haddox, Reid, Eubank & Betts). She transferred to Mississippi College in 2012 and continued to earn her degree while working full-time, graduating in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. She then returned to Mississippi College for graduate school while working as a sales and use tax auditor for the State of Mississippi Department of Revenue, and, in 2020, she completed a Master of Business Administration with Accounting concentration.
NAR's Center for REALTOR® Development is offering 30% off all online courses through Mar 31, 2020. There is no better time than now to earn a new NAR designation.
Making friends on social media is a good thing unless the friendship intends to interfere with an existing listing agreement another REALTOR® has with a seller client. Posting a comment on a listed seller’s social media page that you’d love to help him sell his home is a violation of the Code of Ethics. Only after the listing has expired can contact be made, making such solicitations.
Staff is hearing from members that business is good in this uncertain world. Sellers are listing, and buyers are looking. However, the environment of listing and looking is different, requiring new measures.
MAR is working diligently with legal counsel to provide an addendum in their Standard Forms Library to address issues such as delayed closings. Watch for that from MAR.
Although the CMR and MLS staff is working remotely, we are handling each member’s needs.
Make it clear upfront to other agents in a transaction exactly with whom in your firm the other agent is to communicate when emailing offers, documents, and providing additional information.
Because our top concern is the safety of our members and staff, Central Mississippi REALTORS® is closely monitoring the coronavirus development.
Please visit our Coronavirus Notice Page for up-to-date information.
We would like to let you know of an important change in the way we accept payments.
Effective May 1, 2020, we will no longer accept cash and checks as payment options. Both, the Board of Directors for Central Mississippi REALTORS and the Board of Directors for Central Mississippi MLS adopted this policy change regarding payment of dues and fees.
Be part of a different experience this year for REALTOR® Day at the Capitol!
You must register for this March 5th event.
For staff to assist the Board of Directors in implementing the Association’s Strategic Plan, the staff needs to be part of that work process. Due to the Strategic Planning Workshop being held offsite, the CMR and MLS offices are closed today, Feb 4. Office hours will resume Wednesday, Feb 5, at 9a.
Shopping for new health insurance or simply wanting to compare prices? Be sure to check out what your REALTOR® membership has to offer through the REALTORS® Insurance Marketplace.
The earnest money clause in MAR’s Purchase Agreement (Form F1) has been revised again since the 12/2019 revision and is now available in MAR’s Standard Forms with a revision date of 1/2020.
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