Two additional names have been added to the slate of officers and directors for the September 10 election by the petition process outlined in the bylaws. REALTORS® Selena Lovejoy and Linda Mote have been added to the list as options for the two Directors positions.
Taking a little time in advance to learn about a neighborhood in which you plan to hold an open house may result in turning a looker into a buyer.
Several schools and instructors teach the required Code of Ethics class. If you still need the class before 12/31 of this year and plan to take it by classroom, note the instructor’s credentials for teaching REATOR® Code of Ethics.
The CMR website has a new search feature that can help you find items faster than ever before. We have created an infographic showing how to use the search quickly.
The 2019 Code of Ethics will include an expansion of Standard of Practice 1-7 that will provide cooperating brokers confidence that their offer was presented to the seller. The new obligation...
If you know your party's extension, you can dial it at any time. The following staff members handle most of our day-to-day calls.
Genny Allison at extension 17 handles all day-to-day MLS entry or rules questions. Lindsey Brown at extension 21 can help you with education classes including new member orientation. Giselle Stromgren at extension 15 will be able to assist you with all billing matters. For a full list of staff and extensions, please visit the CMR Staff page.
If you use MAR’s purchase agreements, it is most likely in your clients’ and firm’s best interest that you use the most recent revision of them unless your Broker requires you to use an older version for specific reasons that they can verbalize. MAR frequently revises the forms for good reasons determined by a Committee of practicing Brokers across the state in consultation with MAR’s legal counsel. The most recent revisions of the Residential Purchase Agreement (F1) and Lots Purchase Agreement (F2) is 06/2018. Review the changes and consult your Broker if you are using an older version.
Eight criminals have been caught after they used email to scam real estate agents and buyers to commit wire fraud to steal approximately $15 million. Read the article about how a real estate company assisted the FBI in nabbing the criminals. As suggested in a separate article, you may wish to consider inserting the wire fraud email template into your email signature to help protect your clients.
If so, you must have shown some interest in or talent for local politics. On October 25, we’d like to provide some help to determine whether running for office is right for you. Central Mississippi REALTORS® and Mississippi REALTORS® intend to co-sponsor a one-day Candidate Training Academy for REALTORS® and friends of REALTORS® who have a sincere interest in the subject of running for public office.
There has been a lot of anxiety and frustration exhibited over the measures you all are having to take to comply with the new advertising rules that took effect July 1. Because you have had to go to a lot of lengths to become compliant, your tendency might be to scrutinize every sign, ad, and communication you come across to see if it is in compliance.
If yes, NAR has an award for you – REALTOR Emeritus Status.
Through 2019, a REALTOR® Member who has held membership in the National Association of REALTORS® for a cumulative period of 40 years, and has completed at least one year of service to the Association, is eligible for REALTOR® Emeritus status.
Actions taken by the NAR Board of Directors held Saturday, May 19 in Washington, DC of which you need to be aware.