April 26, 2021
Local, State and National REALTOR® Association
News & MLS Updates
Commemorate Fair Housing Month in April


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Check yourself. Educate yourself. Hold yourself accountable. Because That’s Who We R®.
National Association of REALTORS®
2021 Virtual Legislative Meetings
May 3-14th

The Federal Legislative & Political Forum is always a highly anticipated session at the REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. The 2021 version — featuring Mara Liasson from NPR and Fox News and Van Jones, CNN Host and Dream Corps Founder — is no exception. These news heavyweights will provide a bipartisan assessment of today's hottest national political topics.
 
There is plenty of time to register for the 2021 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings to see this session and all the great content slated for this year's event.
Early Voting April 19-27
Election Day May 1
Based on recommendation from the Four Rivers Assoc. of REALTORS®, TREPAC is proud to support the following candidates.
 
New Braunfels City Council
District 3 – Harry Bowers
District 4 – Joy Harvey
 
New Braunfels ISD
District 3 – Eric Bergquist
District 5 – Steve Minus
 
Hays CISD
SMD 3 – Richard Cronshey
At-Large – Will McManus
 
San Marcos CISD
At-Large – Anne Halsey
At-Large – Sylvia Muzzy
 
Marion ISD
Trustee - Cheryl Washington

REALTORS® Vote at twice the national average!
FRAR Scholarship Online Raffle to Support Education
1 Week Only - Starts This Wednesday
Get your hearts and wallets ready for this amazing fundraiser benefiting the Four Rivers AOR Scholarship Program beginning Wednesday, April 28th thru Wednesday, May 5th with over 22 items ranging from Summer Getaways, Backyard Pellet Grill, Smore's Family Firepit, Summer Water Fun, Cinco-de-Mayo Celebration Kit, Mother's Day Spa Care Package, Live Concerts, Lottery/Liquor Party Buckets, Estate Planning Services, College Bound, Triple Date-Night, BYOB Myra Bag, Handmade Quilt, Locally Raised Akaushi Steer Beef, Drone Photography Packages, Local Business Gift Cards, and much, much more!

Coordinated by the FRAR Scholarship Committee
CTXMLS Integrates Clareity SSO Dashboard
Tuesday, April 27th
Central Texas MLS is pleased to announce that on Tuesday, April 27th they are launching a new online MLS Dashboard.
 
The new Single Sign-On (SSO) MLS Dashboard will create significant convenience, easy access to third-party applications and centralizes your access under a single login.

No more “what is my ID?”, “why is my password different for each application?” or “how do I log-onto a program?” It’s no surprise that many people keep a little black book of passwords or simply write them down on sticky notes. 

With the new MLS Dashboard, you’ll never have to look around for passwords for the applications you use most - and you’ll never lose a password again.
 
Simply log in once and with a single click access the application you need! 
 
The new MLS Dashboard will launch on Tuesday, April 27th!
Low Inventory? Get the edge on your competition by using the Corelogic Realist "Sell Score" Feature.

CTXMLS is one of the first in the country to implement this feature! 

Sell Score represents the relative likelihood a property will be listed for sale in the next 6 months. See how to enable this feature in the News & Alerts section of your CTXMLS Matrix Home Page.
FRAR Broker/Manager Meeting Q2
Brokers and Office Managers:
 
Join us to wrap up the 1st quarter of this year in real estate with your 2021 Board President, Pat Fernandez, and also be informed about what is coming down the pipeline in Q2 for your offices and agents!
 
Hope to see you there either in person or via zoom.
You must register for this meeting for links and access.

A few topics of discussion:
 
  • Updated CTXMLS Rules with Automatic Fines
  • Integration of Clareity into CTXMLS Platform (Login ID Security, Flow, and Function) *New way to login to MLS/Systems
  • DOJ vs NAR Proposed Settlement
  • Property Tax Rate & Legislative Updates
  • Professional Standards/Coming Soon Workflow
  • Commercial Real Estate Resources
  • Housing Market Stats for Q1 - Broker's 1st Look
  • and more.
Did You Know? - FRAR Benefit Tip of the Week
NAR Member Exclusive:
GE Appliance Store
National Association of REALTOR® Member receive exceptional savings on GE Appliances’ full line of high-quality home appliances to fit every budget and style.
Browse refrigerators, freezers, beverage centers, icemakers, ranges, wall ovens, cooktops, washers and dryers, water filters, and more. In-home delivery, installation, and haul-away services are also offered, where available

Start saving today!
Code of Ethics Reminder:
All REALTORS® MUST Take COE by December 31, 2021
Due to changes adopted by the NAR Board of Directors, the TREC Legal II class no longer satisfies the NAR requirement for REALTOR® Code of Ethics training.
All REALTORS® must complete Code of Ethics training every three years, with the current deadline being December 31, 2021.
Failure to complete the requirement will lead to suspension of membership. Check your status on NAR's website.
Thank You to Our Wonderful Affiliate Partners at:
Ozona Bank
Upcoming Classes & Events:
Monday, April 26th - 30 HR CE Class: GRI Contracts Day 3 - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday, April 27th - 30 HR CE Class: GRI Contracts Day 4 - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday, April 28th - Scholarship Online Raffle Begins

Wednesday, April 28th - Broker/Manager Meeting Q2 - 9:30 am to 11:00 am *FRAR Headquarters

Thursday, April 29th - Seguin Property Tour - 9:00 am to 11:00 am *In-Person

Friday, April 30th - 3 HR CE Class - More Real Estate Hot Topics: Don't Get Burned Part 2 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm *Virtual

All Committees are open to Four Rivers Members
Attend a meeting today by contacting our friendly staff for details! 
Four Rivers Associating of REALTORS® is here to provide you with all Membership Services including, but not limited to:

  • REALTOR® Membership & CTXMLS Processing and Changes
  • Education for SAE and CE Licensing
  • MLS Access, Training & Support
  • Online and In-Person Board Store Shopping
  • Access to Local, State and National Member Benefits Programs
  • Market Viewer Data Relevance Infographics for State and FRAR Counties
  • Updates on Real Estate Legislation and Issues Mobilization.
  • Texas REALTORS® Political Action Committee Involvement
  • Committees & Events for Networking and Community Advocacy

Let us know how we can help you today!
Masks are encouraged but not required in common areas.
Social distancing will be observed.
Four Rivers Association of REALTORS®
830-625-6954
Text the keyword: FRAR to 1-844-336-3727 to receive important updates on your phone!