NEWS & UPDATES
July 28, 2020
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WHAT'S INSIDE?
Member's Corner: Covid-19 Update from DBR, Board of Directors Nominations due 7/31
Upcoming Events: Paula Monthofer Fair Housing Webinar - Coming in 3 Weeks!
SentriLock: SentriConnect Update
RIAR/MLS News: What KWAOR Members Are Saying About the C2EX Challenge
NAR: Advocating for Covid-19 Relief, Legal Advice for Landlords, and More
Committees In Action: Community Outreach, Education
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COVID-19 Real Estate Update
from the RI Dept. of Business Regulation
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Real Estate/Tenant & Hospitality Transaction Guidelines
The State of Rhode Island is instructing hotels, realtors, and others involved in hospitality and real estate transactions to:
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS REMINDER
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Dare to lead! KWAOR is now accepting nominations for the KWAOR Board of Directors. Nominate someone who aspires to serve the community and the REALTOR® organization. Self-nominations are welcome.
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Nomination forms are due no later than
this Thursday July 30, 2020
and must be emailed to
linda@kwaor.realtor
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The Nominating Committee welcomes all qualified members to apply. Qualified nominees will be provided with an information form to return to the Committee prior to the Nominee Interview on August 20th.
Need to know more?
NAR is now offering the 2-hour Leadership 100 course free, online.
Here's what other REALTORS
®
had to say about the course:
“Loved the course! I now have a better understanding of how my association operates and the different roles of the president, chief staff executive, and board of directors."
“This course details real life at the association and it is tremendous for individuals just starting volunteerism at an association.”
Click
HERE
to start the free Leadership 100 Course today!
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KWAOR Members Fair Housing Webinar with
August 15, 2020 - 12 Noon
ONLINE via Zoom -- Registration details coming soon!
In this one-hour real world look at fair housing today, we will discuss where we are as an industry and where we have still to go.
A membership benefit for all KWAOR members.
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SentriConnect
®
just got better! Through the SentriKey Real Estate system,
KWAOR member lockbox users can grant SentriConnect access to an out-of-area agent, contractor, painter, inspector, or any individual who needs secure temporary access to a property.
The newly launched SentriConnect app for those receiving granted access now has a more streamlined interface and provides more information and assistance than ever before. Learn
why
providing temporary access is safer, easier, and more efficient.
Watch
he
re
to learn how SentriConnect works when you need to grant access to a property for longer than a single visit. (Remember, for the best tracking, use One-Day Codes for showings.)
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PSST!!!
WHAT ARE KWAOR MEMBERS SAYING ABOUT C2EX?
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"
I thought the format and style of the learning modules were
eye catching, easy to understand, and fun to complete.
I liked the questions and that every module was a little different keeping me on my toes! It's easy to complete while watching some TV or a couple minutes in the morning drinking coffee or before bed
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I spent an hour or two a day for about 10 days."
- Kayla Kershaw, RE/MAX Flagship
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"Whether you are just starting out in real estate or a seasoned professional, this program will give you new resources.
It is easy to use and I worked my way through it with short sessions until it was completed. I learned so much more than I expected!"
-
Jeanie Gorrie, HomeSmart Professionals Real Estate
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YOU
can be an advocate for the future of our industry. Be committed to excellence. Go to
www.C2EX.realtor
to get started with this award-winning program!
Congratulations to
Wendy Bowen of RI Real Estate Services,
who also completed the C2EX Endorsement this month.
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Scroll up to learn more about this FREE professional development opportunity
and the chance to win some great prizes via the
Rhode Island C2EX Summer Challenge--now thru August 31st
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THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is your Advocate!
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What has NAR done for you lately? Click the illustration at left to learn how your NAR dues provide help for navigating our "new normal."
NAR’s Federal Advocacy team has been working closely with Congress and the Administration to ensure the interests of REALTORS®, their families, consumers, and the entire real estate industry are protected in any federal action in response to COVID-19.
This comprehensive section of the NAR website includes great information on Business Sustainability, Fair Housing, and NAR's efforts for the next iteration of the CARES act.
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LEGAL ADVICE FOR LANDLORDS
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COVID-19 has altered the rulebook for property managers and investment property owners for the foreseeable future. Balancing the pressures faced by tenants struggling to pay rent due to job loss with your need to keep up with expenses and safety measures presents distinct challenges. Two of the biggest concerns affecting rental properties are the patchwork of eviction moratoriums and the unique fair housing issues and disability protections related to COVID-19.
Click here
to learn how to navigate these issues.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH COMMITTEE
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West Bay Community Action
's Working Wardrobe
program needs new and gently-used business and business casual attire
including belts, shoes, and purses!
Working Wardrobe particularly requests men’s clothing, especially undergarments and toiletries
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The Working Wardrobe program provides free work-appropriate clothing to low-income adults entering the workforce.
Bring your donation to the KWAOR Office at 2240 South County Trail in East Greenwich any weekday between 9AM and 5PM.
Members of the KWAOR Community Outreach Committee make regular deliveries to the collaborative store in Warwick.
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Did you miss our July 15th Lunch and Learn? Don't worry! it's NOW AVAILABLE on YouTube! The recording begins about 5 minutes in to Anthony Amaral's Zoom presentation, Navigating The Mortgage Process. Great primer for newer agents or first-time homebuyers! Includes Q&A with KWAOR member REALTORS. Watch this space for details of our fall Lunch and Learns, which begin in September.
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