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The National Association of REALTORS® Research group has released the Market Recovery Survey Results. Click the link below to view the full report!
Twenty-four percent of respondents reported having buyers who shifted the location of where they intend to buy a home due to COVID. Of those who reported having buyers shift their intended location, 47 percent cited that their buyers want to purchase in suburbs, 39 percent cited rural area, and 25 percent cited small town.
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Facebook Live Announcement: 2021 St. Louis REALTORS® Officers and Directors!
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Join us on Aug. 19th at 4:30 p.m. via Facebook Live to view the live announcement of the newly-elected 2021 St. Louis REALTORS® Officers and Directors!
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MLS of Choice Revisited – With a Commercial Note |
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In 2017 the NAR Board of Directors approved a policy change that has come to be known as “MLS of Choice.” This policy required all MLSs operated by REALTOR® Associations to provide a waiver of subscription fees for any licensee that meets two criteria:
- The licensee does not use that MLS’s services
- The licensee already subscribes to a different MLS under their principal broker
In practical terms it would allow a broker from say, Kansas City, to join our local regional MLS here in St. Louis, and pick and choose what agents under the brokerage would participate (assuming all those agents meet the criteria of course). Under the old rules, all licensees affiliated with that brokerage would be required to participate or obtain waivers and pay waiver fees, even if they were participating in the MLS in their current principal area.
A bit under the radar in these rules is that participation in a Commercial Information Exchange (CIE), would also qualify a licensee from being exempt from having to participate in an MLS their broker joined. CIEs are Internet-based commercial property listing services, a bit different from residential focused MLSs in that there is no “offer of compensation.” Nonetheless, participation in a CIE does enable exemption from MLS participation, should the licensee choose that status. CIEs are normally run by local associations. Here in St. Louis, St. Louis REALTORS® runs a local CIE - St. Louis Commercial Data Systems.
These rules are important for all managing brokers in particular to keep in mind because they make it much easier and cost effective to do business in a different market should the opportunity arise.
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eKEY Basics Video – Obtain a Key...Open Shackle! |
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What are the two tasks most performed with your eKEY? Obtaining a key to perform a showing and releasing a shackle on a SUPRA key box to assign a key box to a listing of course! Check out this handy one minute and twenty second simple video that is a nice refresher for all keyholders who have the SUPRA app on their smart phones. |
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Buying from the REALTOR® Shoppe Just Got Easier |
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With the recent installation of our secure outdoor lockboxes, purchasing from the association just became even easier. Located immediately outside the upper level of the association office we have installed four individual lockers. These lockers are available for after hours and weekend pickups for anything from SUPRA boxes to riders to paper forms. Essentially, anything we sell and anything that a member might need to pick up from the association. The only thing needed to access the locker will be a Supra key coupled with a special “Call Before Showing” (CBS) code. The CBS feature provides a temporary code for that SUPRA box that will be provided to the member making the pick-up.
Call us at 314.576.0033 to make your REALTOR® Shoppe purchase or check us out online HERE.
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This summer, the Missouri REALTOR Party® has shifted focus to educate members on the value of RPAC and its importance – ultimately leading to growing the RPAC MO 100 Club, and Local Board/Association participation. Our Regional Advocacy Coordinators (RACs) are ready to help you understand more about the Missouri REALTOR Party®!
To kick things off, we encourage you to participate in the #WeRHereForYou Challenge. Members who contribute at least $100 to RPAC between June 1 and August 31, 2020, will be eligible to win a cash prize. Learn more today!
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Since July 3, 2020, St. Louis City and St. Louis County Public Health Orders mandate the wearing of facial coverings in all indoor facilities and outdoor spaces where physical distancing is not possible to slow the spread of COVID-19. St. Louis REALTORS® has in stock REALTOR® branded face masks for purchase. Each mask is made in the USA and produced by a local St. Louis small business using a soft, breathable fabric for only a $25 RPAC investment. For more than 50 years RPAC has advocated for private property rights, your individual success, and supports candidates running for office who advocate for you at every level of government.
To order your personal REALTOR® branded face mask click HERE.
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DON'T MISS OUT: Your chance to be counted in the 2020 Census is ending soon. Respond and encourage your clients to make sure our hard-earned tax dollars make their way back to our region and our state. Missouri businesses count on Census data to make decisions. When we all respond, we support our local economy, job market, and infrastructure.
Respond to the 2020 Census at my2020census.gov to make sure.
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2020 Continuing Education Changes |
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The Missouri Real Estate Commission met on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 and the following decisions were made affecting real estate renewals and continuing education requirements for 2020:
Renewals:
- Broker expiration dates will be extended from June 30, 2020 until August 31, 2020.
- Salesperson expiration dates will be extended from September 30, 2020 until October 31, 2020.
Continuing Education:
- Meeting CE requirements for Brokers has been extended from June 30, 2020 until August 31, 2020.
- Meeting CE requirements for Salespersons has been extended from September 30, 2020 until October 31, 2020.
- The one Core course in Real Estate Ethics will still be required.
- CE hours for Brokers completed after June 30, 2020 and before the license is renewed cannot also be used for 2022 renewals.
- CE hours for Salesperson completed after September 30, 2020 and before the license is renewed cannot also be used for 2022 renewal.
We encourage attendees to register for continuing educations
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Want to learn more about our educational events & classes, click HERE.
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2021 LEADERSHIP ACADEMY APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! |
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Application deadline is September 30, 2020.
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If you’re ready to take your personal development to another level, St. Louis REALTORS® Leadership Academy could be for you! Make 2021 your year of transformation!
St. Louis REALTORS® Leadership Academy is for the REALTOR® that desires to develop leadership skills and to improve their team building and communication skills in order to become a well-rounded and effective leader.
St. Louis REALTORS® Leadership Academy open application begins August 24!
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REALTORS® Housing Assistance Fund Donations
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REALTORS® Housing Assistance Fund's (RHAF) mission is to engage in philanthropic and community activities, positioning the RHAF as a viable and visible contributor to St. Louis quality of life, and to help make the American dream of home ownership possible for all in Greater St. Louis area.
You can become a sponsor in 2020 by donating to the RHAF today as part of its Giving Program. See our levels of contribution below:
- Homemaker ($1000+)
- Key Holder ($651–999)
- Roof Raiser ($301–650)
- Foundation Friend ($100-300)
Your generosity will support the American dream of Homeownership!
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A donation to the #RHAF (REALTOR® Housing Assistance Fund) is appreciated but not expected.
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HAPPENING AT ST. LOUIS REALTORS®
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