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Review”. For $200, your company logo, with a link to your website, will appear at the top of the newsletter, which is broadcast to over 8,500 members! To take advantage of this opportunity, send an email to
events@stlrealtors.com
today!
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2019 Professional Standards Year in Review
Comprised of ethics, supra, and arbitration complaints filed in 2019
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In 2019, there were a total of 12 ethics complaints filed with St. Louis REALTORS
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, down from 28 in 2018. Those articles most frequently cited were 1, 2, and 9. Of the 12 complaints filed, three were resolved between the parties and the complaints were withdrawn, three were heard with the respondent being found in violation of the code and assessed a monetary fine as well as mandatory education, four were withdrawn by complainant after filing legal action and two complaints were dismissed by the Grievance Committee. One arbitration complaint was filed which is pending and has been scheduled for mediation.
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2020 Revisions to the NAR Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
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Article 1 Standard of Practice 1-7 – Clarification of Affirmation by Listing Broker that offer has been received has been amended and approved to state the following:
When acting as listing brokers, REALTORS
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shall continue to submit to the seller/landlord all offers and counter-offers until closing or execution of a lease unless the seller/landlord has waived this obligation in writing. Upon the written request of a cooperating broker who submits an offer to the listing broker, the listing broker shall provide
as soon as practical
, a written affirmation to the cooperating broker stating that the offer has been submitted to the seller/landlord, or a written notification that the seller/landlord has waived the obligation to have the offer presented. REALTORS
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shall not be obligated to continue to market the property after an offer has been accepted by the seller/landlord. REALTORS
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shall recommend that sellers/landlords obtain the advice of legal counsel prior to acceptance of a subsequent offer except where the acceptance is contingent on the termination of the pre-existing purchase contract or lease.
NEW Standard of Practice 3-11 for Article 3 – Non-discrimination in cooperation with other brokers states the following:
REALTORS
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may not refuse to cooperate on the basis of a broker’s race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
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New Twist to This Year’s Economic Forecast Breakfast
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DATE:
February 7, 2020
TIME:
8 - 11 a.m.
LOCATION:
Doubletree Hotel Chesterfield
16625 Swingley Ridge Rd
Chesterfield, MO 63017
COST:
$15 for members
$25 for non-members
Ticket price includes breakfast
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We are pleased to share with you that we are changing up our popular annual Economic Forecast Breakfast to include a Trade Show. This Trade Show will feature Affiliate members who will be on-hand displaying their products and services immediately prior to our presentations as well as during the intermission to be held between our two presentations. Not only will you get some great information at this event but will now also have an opportunity to network with our Affiliate members. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards. Our guest presenters include National Association of REALTORS
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Vice President of Demographics and Behavioral Insights, Dr. Jessica Lautz, along with Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Business Economist and Research Officer, Kevin L. Kliesen.
Table sponsorship's are also available for $200. Table sponsorship includes 10 tickets and recognition during the program.
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Notice of Form Changes for January 1, 2020
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Click
HERE
to learn about changes to
Form #2129 – Inspection Notice
and other changes set to take effect in 2020.
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Are you looking for another way to get plugged into your community? Serving on a local board or commission is one way you can serve your community and have a voice in decision making, all while connecting with other engaged citizens.
If you’re interested in serving on a board or commission in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, or your municipality, please contact Charlie Hinderliter, Director of Government Affairs at
chinderliter@stlrealtors.com
to learn more.
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2020 Continuing Education Schedule
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The 2020 continuing education schedule is available online and as a printable PDF!
Be sure to check out all of our first quarter course offerings and don't forget to include Code of Ethics – it is a core requirement for license renewal this cycle!
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Congratulations to those St. Louis REALTORS
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Members who have taken and completed the C2EX Challenge!
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Nicholas Albright
Carole Baras
Brittany Bauer
Bob Bax
Christy Beilsmith
Katie Berry
Antonette Bilicki
Thomas Booth
Tracey Bowers
Daryl Burns
Kim Cameron
Debra Campbell
Zoe Cangas
Michelle Carlile
Edwina Conley
Crystal Davis
Letty DeMay
Carmelo Desemone
Sammi Ferguson
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Scott Haggerty
Shanna Hal
Sherry Hatton
Cathy Herzog
Shannon Howard
Nate Johnson
Janet Judd
Tom Kennedy
Daniel Kiely
De Lynn Klosterhoff
Marc Levinson
John Luzecky
Frank Masek
Vennessa Mastroianni
Nikita McGe
Lisa McKnight
Holli Mendica
Sue Middendorf
Glenn Miller
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James O'Donnell
William Oesterle
James Patton
Jonathan Schaumann Tammy Sherrell-Shortt Michele Sloan
Charlotte Smith
Liz Smith
John Smith
Sue Stahl
Gina Taylor
Barry Upchurch
Kellie Villani
Lauren Watkins
Sara Wiley
Lori Woodward
Tracey Yarbrough
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St. Louis REALTORS
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Conference Center Rentals
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Planning a meeting or 2020 business planning session? St. Louis REALTORS
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offers special member rates that include state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities including screens, projector, microphones, wireless internet, and more! Beverage and food service is also available.
Rooms are available for rent Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Want to learn more about our educational events & classes, click
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Become a Giving Sponsor in 2020!
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St. Louis REALTORS® Foundation's mission is to engage in philanthropic and community activities, positioning the Foundation as a viable and visible contributor to St. Louis quality of life, and to help make the American dream of home ownership possible for all in Greater St. Louis area.
You can become a sponsor in 2020 by donating to the Foundation today as part of its Giving Program. See our levels of contribution below:
- Homemaker ($1000+)
- Key Holder ($651–999)
- Roof Raiser (301–650)
- Foundation Friend ($100-300)
Your generosity will support the American dream of Homeownership!
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St. Louis REALTORS
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Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Organization
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HAPPENING AT ST. LOUIS REALTORS
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January 20 | St. Louis REALTORS
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Closed
February 17 | St. Louis REALTORS
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Closed
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