March 28, 2022
Local, State and National REALTOR® Association
News & MLS Updates
Local News & Information
Four Rivers AOR 2022 Economic Forecast
Recording and Slide Presentation
Thank you to the Four Rivers Professional Development Committee for organizing and hosting our 2022 Economic Forecast last Tuesday, March 22nd, with our Special Guest Speaker, Patrick Stone.

There was a ton of great information shared that is available both on the presentation recording and the slides that are shared in the links above and below.

We also appreciate Spire Financial and Corridor Title for sponsoring this year's Economic Forecast and for providing gas cards to two lucky attendees!
Texas REALTORS® 360 Real Insights Annual Meeting
Registration is Now Open
**Make sure you move forward to April once you're on the calendar and find April 21st event.
Regional Advertising Opportunities Open
for the T360 Real Insights Annual Meeting
*Only a few more days left to make your commitment.
Four Rivers AOR is inviting you to take part in the Texas REALTORS® Annual T360 Real Insights Meeting with some amazing advertising opportunities.

Attendees from all over Texas including:

Bandera County Board of REALTORS®
Central Hill Country Board of REALTORS®
Del Rio Board of REALTORS®
Eagle Pass Board of REALTORS®
Four Rivers Association of REALTORS®
Kerrville Board of REALTORS®
Laredo Association of REALTORS®
San Antonio Board of REALTORS®

Commitments should be made by March31st.

Thank you!
TREPAC Murder Mystery on the Disoriented Express Dinner Theatre Experience
Thank you to our Generous Event Advertisers
Visit Blue Sky Mortgage for more information on their services.
Visit New Braunfels, San Marcos, Seguin Title for more information on their services.
Reminder: CTXMLS Bootcamp Wednesdays This Week
President's Column: Did You Know?
We're here to help make your REALTOR® Member experience better!
Did you know that Four Rives has two Directors that represent Four Rivers Association of REALTORS® at the Texas REALTORS® state level and and are required to attend all state conferences? Your two Directors for 2022 are Stephanie Ryan and Peggy Jones.

They are responsible for voting at the executive meetings on your behalf and also take notes on the sessions they attend. We have included both sets of Director Reports from the 2022 Texas REALTORS® Winter Meeting for you to read and reference.

Follow this link to view and download the PDF of 2022 FRAR Director Reports.
FRAR Staff Spring Door Decorating Contest
Get ready to vote next week in the First Annual "Spring Has Sprung" Four Rivers Staff Door Decorating Contest in four different categories and submissions will be anonymous:

  • Best Overall
  • Best “Spring has Sprung” Theme
  • Most Creative Door
  • Most Uplifting

You will receive an email survey the week of April 4th and will have one week to cast your votes. Thank you for participating!
State News & Information
Texas REALTORS® Addendum for "Back Up" Contract
Some buyers may not know what happens after signing a backup contract on a property. The Addendum for "Back-Up" Contract (TXR 1909, TREC 11-7) explains how and when important actions take place.

Buyers must pay the earnest money and any option fee within three days after the backup contract’s effective date, just like a primary contract. The effective date of the backup contract is the date of final acceptance. This is the date that the last party to sign the backup contract communicates acceptance back to the other party or the other party’s agent, if applicable.
National News & Information
National Association of REALTORS® Report:
Share of Millennial Home Buyers Continues to Rise
Key Highlights
  • Millennials now make up 43% of home buyers – the most of any generation – an increase from 37% last year.

  • Generation X bought the most expensive homes at a median price of $320,000.

  • The largest share of buyers purchased in suburban areas and small towns.
Did You Know? - FRAR Benefit Tip of the Week
Earn your Commitment to Excellence Endorsement
Earn your Endorsement so you can expand your network, kick your confidence into high gear, and make your business boom! 
Upcoming Classes, Meetings & Events:
Tuesday, March 29th - FRAR A -Team Meeting with Heritage Homes & Ranches - 10:00 am to 12:00 pm *In-Person

Wednesday, March 30th - FRAR Staff Meeting - 8:30 am to 9:30 am *Lobby Closed & Phones Paused 1 Hr





Thursday, March 31st - Professional Standards Committee Meeting - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm *Virtual
Four Rivers Associating of REALTORS® is here to provide you with all Membership Services including, but not limited to:

  • REALTOR® Membership & CTXMLS Access and Changes
  • Education for SAE and CE Licensing
  • MLS Access, Training & Support
  • Supra eKey Setup and Support
  • SafeShowings Safety App
  • Online and In-Person Board Store Shopping
  • Access to Local, State and National Member Benefits Programs
  • Market Viewer Data Relevance Infographics for State and FRAR Counties
  • Updates on Real Estate Legislation and Issues Mobilization.
  • Texas REALTORS® Political Action Committee Involvement
  • Committees & Events for Networking and Community Advocacy

Let us know how we can help you today!
Four Rivers Association of REALTORS®
830-625-6954
Text the keyword: FRAR to 1-844-336-3727 to receive important updates on your phone!