NEWS & UPDATES February 8, 2020

President's Message Welcome to February -- only 6 weeks until spring! Here at KWAOR we have had a busy year already. Our General Membership Meeting on February 5th included a heartwarming visit from the Kroll family, who will travel to DisneyWorld thanks to your generous participation in our Holiday Party raffle, which raised funds for A Wish Come True. We also helped over 100 members complete their Code Of Ethics training with a fun class from the Rhode Island School of Real Estate. WOW - check out this article! From RIAR - Median Price of homes sold Last but not least, be sure to review the DBR message below regarding license renewal (due in April!!) and all our great continued education offerings. Mary Coutu, President Below: A highlight of our February 5th meeting - presentation of our gift to A Wish Come True, and meeting wishmaker Joseph Kroll and his family. Seated: Joseph Kroll. L to R standing: Melissa Kroll (Joseph's mom), A Wish Come True Executive Director Mary-Kate O'Leary, A Wish Come True volunteer and KWAOR business partner Ron Volpe, KWAOR Foundation, Inc. President Chris Fascione, and Darrell Kroll, ( Joseph's dad). Photo By Linda Arcouette Read More Here .

KWAOR Members Corner

LOCKBOXES ARRIVING THIS MONTH! Your 2020 SentriLock benefit includes FREE use of the SentriKey app (for smartphone or tablet), free training for use of the app and lockboxes, and discounted purchase of lockboxes. Need more information? Check our SentriLock web page here OR schedule an in-office demo by contacting Carol Drewes via email or by calling (401) 885-9300. A volunteer member of our KWAOR Lockbox Task Force will be happy to visit you for a demonstration.

LICENSE RENEWAL UPDATE You may now prepare to renew your license ONLINE by utilizing the Quick Renewal tab at: https://elicensing.ri.gov. You must use the personal login info sent via US Mail in a letter from DBR on January 23, 2020. Click here to download a Powerpoint presentation that explains the online renewal process. and check your Downloads to watch it. The DBR has notified us that they will be processing online renewals first. Unable to access your eLicensing account? Call (401) 462-9512 or email dbr@elicensing@dbr.ri.gov for assistance.

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NAR News

EXISTING-HOME SALES Existing home sales jumped 3.6% in December to a seasonally adjusted rate of 5.54M. Click the headline to get to NAR's Snapshot of a busy year. " Look for the R " CONSUMER AD CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES Take a look at the latest NAR consumer ad campaign, which launched this week. It includes five 15-second TV spots and two 30-second radio ads. These ads rally consumers to “Look for the R” for reassurance, resources, and reliable guidance on their path to property ownership. FAIR HOUSING UPDATE The National Association of REALTORS® opposes discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin. This policy is embodied in NAR's Code of Ethics, and further supported by the Plan. Familiarize yourself with this important program to ensure you're operating equitably!

Read the NAR Fair Housing Plan  Summary  Here

Education Opportunities

CONTINUING EDUCATION There only a few spaces left for the remaining two FREE CE Classes for KWAOR REALTOR members - register now by clicking the orange links below. You Deserve Credit Feb. 18th - 1-4 PM - Instructor: Cherie Roach Residential Property Management Mar. 3rd - 1-4 PM - Instructor: Wendy Brown Additional CE classes are ongoing at our classroom , at reasonable rates from excellent RIAR and Rhode Island School of Real Estate instructors. Click here for the full schedule of Continuing Education offerings in your KWAOR classroom. Questions or Suggestions about our course offerings? Contact Membership Director Kathleen Papp. Plans are in the works for a great set of Lunch and Learn events, which will be scheduled for summer and fall.

Affordable Online Classes from The CE Shop Can't make it to any of the offered local classes? Learn Online with approved classes from CE Shop, now offering 30% for Fair Housing: What Realtors Need To Know (see coupon, right) AND 25% off for all other classes for KWAOR members (see coupon below). Take advantage of these offers by clicking the directly on the coupon images.

Upcoming Events

PLAN NOW TO ATTEND THESE KWAOR EVENTS! General Membership Meeting - August 13 at Kinney Bungalow in Narragansett. Annual Meeting & Installation of Officers - October 14 at Quidnessett Country Club

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