Important REALTOR ® Updates
Please note that as of May 1, ALL testing sites in Missouri are open. Individuals needing to schedule a real estate test can do so by going to the PSI Services website: goAMP.com, or by calling the PSI Candidate Support Center at 1-800-345-6559 to register for a test date.
COVID-19 Update
St. Louis City and County have announced that some businesses may begin to reopen on Monday, May 18, though will additional restrictions. Mayor Krewson and County Executive Page are expected to release more detailed information for businesses today.
COVID-19 Workforce Re-entry Plan
Businesses should devise a multi-faceted and phased approach to the workforce's re-entry to the workplace, which takes into account guidance, regulations, and orders issued by federal, state, and local governments and agencies, including the  World Health Organization   (WHO), the  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC), the  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the  Occupational Safety and Health Administration  (OSHA), and  The White House .

Attached is general guidance only. Be sure to consult legal counsel, public health information, and all applicable executive orders, as required policies and practices may vary based on state and local laws.
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Guide for REALTORS ®
Applying for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) can prove to be a challenging puzzle. To help REALTORS ® navigate this process, NAR created a new resource, " PUA & YOU: The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Guide for REALTORS® ". In this video, two labor and employment attorneys and two REALTORS ® share their expertise and offer advice on the unemployment ap plication process. This is a helpful resource to share with other colleagues you may know that need assistance in learning more.

Also, as promised, you may now access the May 1, 2020 webinar on filing for unemployment compensation HERE.
Forms Updates
A small Task Force of the Contract & Forms Committee has created a hold harmless agreement for interested parties to sign that will release the brokerage, its agents, employees, officers, and vendors from and against all claims for damages and liability resulting from exposure to COVID-19, associated with viewing and/or inspecting property owned or occupied by others, or allowing others to enter property.

The expiration date for forms with a version date prior to January 1, 2020 has been extended to December 31, 2020 with the exception of the Inspection Notice version dated 01/15 which expires June 30, 2020. Form #2129a Continuation of Inspection Notice will be withdrawn from our forms library on June 30, 2020.
THE REALTOR ® WAY
TechHelpline - Expert T ech Support Services
Don’t forget, to take advantage of this free member benefit ! Distribute these flyers around your office to share how TechHelpline can help you with quick, efficient solutions.

Interested in learning more about about TechHelpline and what it can offer for you? Click here !
SUPRA Box and REALTOR ® Shoppe “Curb Service” Available
A reminder the Association is providing “curb service” for SUPRA box sales and REALTOR ® Shoppe orders. You don’t even have to get out of your vehicle! 

You can call 314-590-2313 or email to membership@stlrealtors.com with questions or to place an order. NOTE: A specific pickup time for the order does need to be scheduled.

Also, a reminder the Association is currently buying back used BTLE SUPRA boxes at $50.00 each. Again please send an email to membership@stlrealtors.com if you have some to sell back to our SUPRA Department. Also any online orders from the REALTOR ® Shoppe will be shipped via UPS. 
Dual Division Membership Deadline was April 30!
A friendly reminder if you did not yet renew your dual membership in either the Commercial Division or Residential Division there is still time. Currently over 225 members of the Association are members of both the Commercial and Residential Divisions and enjoy the benefits for an extra $100 a year ($175 if primary Residential). If you did not receive an invoice or if you are interested in finding out the benefits of dual membership please contact the Membership Department at membership@stlrealtors.com.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
When REALTORS ® Vote, We All Win
Don’t forget that Tuesday, June 2, 2020 is Municipal Election Day in Missouri. There are many important issues on the ballot, including city council, school board and more. Please be sure to vote in these important local elections!
2020 Census Determines Your Representation & Community Assets
The once a decade survey is just around the corner, beginning mid-March 2020. While this is seen as a hassle to some, REALTORS ® actually benefit from the constitutional mandate because over a trillion dollars go directly to fund local communities and programs that homeowners and businesses alike benefit from. Those allocated dollars could mean the difference in folks staying or moving to neighboring cities and counties.

Significantly, the Census is for fair representation benefiting necessary public services like schools, hospitals, roads and public works. When we all respond, Missouri gets more money to pave our roads and rebuild bridges. When we don’t respond, our political representation is in jeopardy. In 2010, Missouri lost a seat in Congress because not everyone was counted. We can’t risk losing another voice for Missouri in Washington, D.C.

Another key point is the census data acquired helps not only the federal government but helps “the  National Association of REALTORS ®  understand housing needs, demand, and trends.” As a result, these insights can assist in your businesses message, be used as a resource to meet your target markets, and prepare for the future.

Now for the first time the Census Bureau allows for online submission, along with responses through phone and mail. We encourage you as a REALTOR ® to participate and urge those around you to join the 1.4 million REALTORS ® nationwide to pass on the word to clients and your community the importance of the census and its impact on community interests.
For more information about the 2020 Census, visit  2020census.gov  or  nar.realtor/census .
EDUCATION AT ITS BEST
2020 Continuing Education Changes
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

Have questions? Please contact the Education Department at education@stlrealtors.com or call us at 314.275.7888.
Want to learn more about our educational events & classes, click H E RE .
REALTORS ® GIVE BACK
REALTORS ® Housing Assistance Fund
At a recent meeting of the Foundation Board of Directors, the decision was made to revert back to using the legal name of the foundation (REALTORS ® Housing Assistance Fund) and to cease use of its DBA (St. Louis REALTORS ® Foundation). The reasoning for this change is that the original name better describes the mission of the foundation.
REALTORS ® Housing Assistance Fund Contributes $14,000 to Local Charities
In response to the growing concern in the region for our homeless and recognizing the natural link between this problem and the real estate profession, the REALTORS ® Housing Assistance Fund (RHAF) has approved three separate grants to assist local charities.

  • A grant in the amount of $2,000 has been awarded to Loaves and Fishes. This organization manages an emergency shelter for homeless, operates a daily food pantry, and provides educational programs.
  • Peter & Paul Community Services, an ecumenical agency that provides housing and supportive services to persons who are homeless, especially those who experience mental illness or live with HIV also received a grant in the amount of $2,000.
  • A grant in the amount of $10,000 was awarded to The Women’s Safe House. The Women's Safe House provides safe shelter and support services to battered women and their dependent children and empowers women to make informed choices about their futures.
REALTORS ® Housing Assistance Fund is a 501(c)(3) Organization. The RHAF was DBA as the St. Louis REALTORS ® Foundation.
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