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REALTORS® Face Growing Cybercrime Risks Through Email Scams

posted: 11/07/2017

NAR sternly warns REALTORS® to never send any sensitive information by email! Doing so could cost you and your clients their life savings!

The Top 3 Most Terrifying Buyer Contingencies

posted: 10/31/2017

Yikes! Take a look at the top three contingency offenses that are sure to give your sellers a fright!

Brokers, need sales meeting content?

posted: 10/18/2017

Your CEO, Jo Usry, is available to Brokers to facilitate a sales meeting on various subjects. Send a request to jo@centralmsrealtors.org.

REALTORS® Urge Lawmakers to Keep Homeowners in Mind During Tax Reform

posted: 10/05/2017

The National Association of REALTORS® has launched a 6.5 million dollar campaign to urge lawmakers to keep homeowners in mind as they proceed with comprehensive tax reform.

Facts on the Mortgage Interest and Real Estate Tax Deductions in Mississippi

posted: 10/05/2017

If the MID and real estate tax deductions were eliminated, the loss would not be a one-year event; homeowners lose out on these potential savings each and every year. The present value of these lost savings could total $10,662,397,400.

REALTORS® "Move the Vote!"

posted: 09/25/2017

Move the Vote with Central Mississippi REALTORS! Today there are over 80,000 unregistered voters in Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties.

Congratulations to CMR's 2018 Board of Directors

posted: 09/15/2017

The results are in! Take a look at your 2018 REALTOR® Board of Directors election results here.

James Brantley Named Affiliate of the Year!

posted: 09/15/2017

The CMR Board of Directors selects the Affiliate of the Year from the nominations submitted by REALTORS®.

REALTORS Donate "Totes for Hope" and $10,000 to Help Disaster Victims

posted: 09/14/2017

Thank you for your generous support of our Hurricane Harvey Relief Drive.

Sheila Nicholas Named REALTOR® of the Year

posted: 09/14/2017

Each year the REALTOR® of the Year Nominating Committee has the difficult job of selecting the REALTOR® of the Year from the nominations sent in by REALTORS®.

Donate a "Tote for Hope" to Help Victims of Hurricane Harvey

posted: 09/05/2017

“Totes for Hope” is a relief effort that provides gallon-sized Ziploc bags filled with travel sized toiletry and hygiene items for families living in Houston’s shelters.

CMR Board Elections Open Tuesday, September 5

posted: 09/01/2017

The online voting opens Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Cast your ballot for the 2018 REALTOR Board of Directors.

Smart Growth Conference Wednesday, October 4th

posted: 09/01/2017

(3hr. Elective CE Credit) Explore ways YOU can support Smart Growth on behalf of consumers and businesses in your local housing market now and in the future.

Code of Ethics Citation Policy Works

posted: 08/29/2017

Did you know that there were only fie complaints submitted for the most notoriously violated article of the Code of Ethics?! Thanks for helping us to stamp out violations. Here are six more prohibits that we need your help with!

Smart Growth Conference Coming Soon!

posted: 08/18/2017

CMR is planning a "Smart Growth for the 21st Century Conference" this fall. Share with us your area of expertise as it relates to mixed land use, housing opportunities and other smart growth activities that are underway in the Jackson Metro Area.

NEW! CMR's 2018 Slate of Officers & Directors

posted: 08/08/2017

The CMR Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the following slate of candidates for the 2018 Election of CMR's Board of Directors.

2018 CMMLS Board of Directors Election Results!

posted: 08/08/2017

The results are in! Take a look at your 2018 MLS Board of Directors election results here.

Supra KIM Voice Updates Coming Soon

posted: 07/26/2017

Supra has just notified us that changes to KIM voice will be released later this year. The Supra KIM voice system updates will include a new automated text to speech system, new menu options and messages.

YPN Seeking Art Supplies for Boys & Girls Club

posted: 07/19/2017

CMR's Young Professionals Network has diligently worked throughout the summer to transform the art room at the Boys & Girls Club in downtown Jackson.

Submit Your Nominations for 2017 Affiliate of the Year

posted: 07/03/2017

Submit a nomination for Affiliate of the Year by Friday, August 11!

Seven Perils of "Coming Soon" Promotions

posted: 06/27/2017

If a property is being promoted, but can’t be shown, you might be putting yourself at risk of violating Article 3, Standard of Practice 3-8 of the REALTOR Code of Ethics

“How Rude of You to Ask That Question. It’s none of your business!”

posted: 06/20/2017

When disclosure is authorized, REALTORS® shall also disclose, if asked, whether offers were obtained by the listing licensee, another licensee in the listing firm or by...

Failing to Respond to Requests for Appointments May Violate the Code of Ethics

posted: 06/06/2017

REALTORS® are required by Article 3 of the Code of Ethics to COOPERATE with other Brokers.

NAR Releases New Summary on Tax Reform

posted: 06/02/2017

NAR engaged PwC to review the impact of comprehensive tax reform and its impact on owner-occupied housing.

Check ALL Your Advertising!

posted: 05/30/2017

The Mississippi Real Estate Commission (MREC) has proposed changes to its advertising requirements. Some of the proposed changes could impact the way your marketing designs, logos and signs appear.