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Summary of Requirements for Offices Under EO 2020-114
(Updated 7/13/20)
 
Governor Whitmer has issued workplace standards that apply to all businesses across the State. Those standards are currently contained in Executive Order 2020-114 available here .
 
Brokerages and associations that have opened or will be opening their offices soon will need to become familiar with both the general standards applicable to all businesses (Section 1) and the specific standards applicable to offices. (Section 7)
 
The Executive Order’s lists are quite lengthy and the contents organized somewhat randomly. In an effort to help Realtors® and associations begin what may appear to be a very daunting task, we have summarized the requirements and organized them into categories. The Summary Document can be found here . It has been updated to reflect the most recent Executive Order pertaining to face coverings.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email Brian Westrin or Rebecca Gean .   ad Summary of Requirements
Source: Michigan REALTORS® (MR)
NAR Letter to Congress Regarding Priorities for Next COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Package

  NAR urges Congress to continue to safeguard America’s housing needs and offer financial flexibility for small businesses and independent contractors.

You may click HERE to read the letter dated 7/20/2020 as written by Vince Malta, 2020 President, National Association of REALTORS ®
 
Source: National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
IMPORTANT REMINDER
LARA to Pause License Processing for
3 Weeks Beginning August 3rd
 
The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has updated their timeline for the change-over for real estate licensees to their new MIPLUS database. The conversion will now begin on August 3rd, NOT July 6th . This switch will end the use of the current database that the Department has been using for the last 20 years. It also means that LARA will not be able to process real estate licenses applications between August 3rd and August 25th, 2020.

This pause in licensing will affect any new applications for real estate brokers and salespersons and require license transfers to utilize the paper application process.
Individuals will still be able to take the pre-licensing exam and apply for a broker’s license between August 3rd and 25th. All applicants will have to wait to perform any licensed duties until after the process is completed and their license is issued (which may be a few days after August 25th).

During this time brokers will still be able to onboard new salespersons, but salespersons will be limited to duties that do not require a license. Applicants for a new broker’s license will have to wait to perform duties until their application is approved. For license transfers, we recommend the use of the paper application so the licensee can continue to work under their new broker for the allowed 45 day grace period.

Real estate licensees are part of the second wave of Michigan licenses being switched over to the state’s new database. Transition to the new MIPLUS system makes improvements for real estate licensees by providing more services on-line. Licensees will be able to apply and track their license approvals, modify existing license information, file complaints, and receive electronic communications from the Department.

For more information on the move to the new MIPLUS database, please see LARA’s Updated FAQ:









Pandemic Guidance for Buyers, Sellers, and Homeowners
Technology and good-old-fashioned creativity are helping agents, buyers, and sellers abide by COVID-19 safety practices while getting deals done.







  Source: National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)

Michigan's Primary Election 2020
Tuesday, August 4th

Primary Election Resources,
RPAC Announces 2020 Primary Election Candidate Endorsements

For a complete list of all endorsed candidates as well as election resources, please click here .
Source: Michigan REALTORS® (MR)

July 2020:
Governor Vetoes July Property Tax Extension Bills


 On July 8, 2020, Governor Whitmer vetoed House Bills 5761 and 5810, which would have provided additional time for residents and businesses to pay their July property tax bills without penalty or interest. The bills, supported by Michigan Realtors®, passed the legislature on a wide bi-partisan margin in both the House and the Senate.

The bills were sponsored by Representative Jim Lower (R- Greenville) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the legislation was to provide property tax relief to those that had been impacted financially by the virus or the Stay at Home orders. On the other side, the bills tried to keep local government revenues whole through the use of an advance payment fund in the Department of Treasury and local tax delinquent revolving funds.

The Governor’s veto message focused on her concerns over the state taking on the liabilities of Michigan counties thereby impacting a county’s credit and access to borrowing.

It should be noted that on June 24th, Governor Whitmer did sign into law Senate Bill 940 to allow homeowners until June 30th to file their Principal Residence Exemption. Michigan Realtors® will regroup with Representative Lower and the other stakeholders in the coming days.

Source: Michigan REALTORS® (MR)

Real estate pros and lenders need to be able to explain flood insurance offers and requirements to sellers, buyers, and business owners. So NAR has worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop a collection of resources, including webpages, fact sheets, infographics, and publications.

Review the materials , now available as part of NAR's Right Tools, Right Now initiative.
Source: National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)


Tuesday, September 15th
COMPLETE DETAILS coming soon!

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ®
Window to the Law:
Remote Online Notarization Laws 2020


Learn about remote online notarization, & encourage your counterparts in the real estate settlement services to embrace fully-electronic closings.

Click HERE to view the 4 minute video as presented by Katie Johnson, General Counsel and Chief Member Experience Officer, National Association of REALTORS®.

Source: National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
Don't Forget,
SEBAR's Realtor® Store has you "covered" !!

PPE can be purchased at both SEBAR offices
with curbside pick-up
Vinyl Gloves, Box of 100 for $12.00+tax sizes M & XL.
Face Masks $3.00+tax each.
Shoe Covers, Package of 10 pair for $4.00+tax.


Are you looking for a COVID-19 Checklist to Prepare & Protect you & your clients?
Please click HERE for a printer friendly copy

Source: Southeastern Border Association of REALTORS® (SEBAR)
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