November 22, 2021
Local, State and National REALTOR® Association
News & MLS Updates
Local News & Information
You're Cordially Invited to our
2021 Installation & Awards Luncheon Banquet
**Only a few more days left to register.**
We look forward to presenting the following 2021 Awards at the banquet on December 1st.

2021 REALTOR® of the Year 
2021 Broker of the Year
2021 REALTOR® Rookie of the Year
2021 Affiliate Of The Year
2021 Property Management Company of the Year
2021 Positive Impact Award  

Wreaths for TREPAC
These companies will be participating in our
Wreaths for TREPAC Silent Auction
at our Banquet on Wednesday 1st.
Get ready to bid on their wreath creations!
  • Damron Group, REALTORS®
  • Corner Post Real Estate
  • Vallone Real Estate
  • AustinSA Real Estate Services
  • New Braunfels Title Company
  • Hart Properties/Pat Fernandez
  • Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper, REALTORS® - The Legacy Team
  • Premier Hill Country Properties
  • Amy Standley, REALTOR®
  • Marty Chrisman, REALTOR®
  • Limestone Country Properties
  • D. Lee Edwards Realty
  • The Smartt Team - Keller Williams Heritage
  • Tarpon Blue Real Estate
  • Alamo Title Company
  • Reliance Residential Realty

Thank you for your generosity!
Get Your RENE Designation with Four Rivers AOR in December
Four Rivers AOR Now Offers Free Notary Services
To Our Members - New Member Benefit
Four Rivers AOR is now offering FREE Notary Services to our Four Rivers AOR members for both business and personal documents. Services available Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Contact Melissa Smith at Melissa@FourRiversRealtors.com or Jennifer Saunders-Debruyn at Jennifer@FourRiversRealtors.com to schedule your services appointment.
State News & Information
Video Recap of Texas REALTORS® 87th 2021 Legislative Successes
Watch and share our new 87th Legislative Session Successes video! Learn about several REALTOR®-supported measures that passed during the regular and special sessions this year.
National News & Information
National Association of REALTORS®
Installs 2022 Leadership
Leslie Rouda Smith was installed as 2022 president of the National Association of Realtors® during the 2021 REALTORS® Conference & Expo.
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Rouda Smith was NAR's 2021 president-elect and 2020 first vice president. A broker associate at Dave Perry-Miller & Associates in Dallas, Rouda Smith specializes in residential and ranch and country real estate alongside her husband, Brian, and their children, all of whom are Realtors®. She has been a Realtor® for 36 years and has served on NAR's Board of Directors since 2009, including several years on the Executive Committee. In 2017, Rouda Smith was NAR's Region 10 vice president, representing Louisiana and Texas, while chairing the "Future of the Realtor® Party" presidential advisory group. In 2013, she served as vice president on NAR's Leadership Team. Rouda Smith served as the 2016 chairman of the board for Texas Realtors® and was named its REALTOR® of the Year in 2018.
Four Rivers Association of REALTORS® Leadership & Staff: Katie Clark (2020 Board President) and Daughter, Ava; Debbie Homeier (2022 Board President), Pat Fernandez (2021 Board President), Casey Lee (Four Rivers Governmental Affairs Director).
Competition in Real Estate Resources
Competitive and consumer-friendly MLSs are and the critical role NAR members play in advancing consumers’ interests.

REALTORS® are mostly small business owners who work to ensure buyers and sellers have the greatest access, transparency and choice through independent, local broker marketplaces that level the playing field for all types and sizes of brokerages.
Did You Know? - FRAR Benefit Tip of the Week
NAR Travel Club
NAR’s Exclusive Travel Club
NAR Members can enjoy a best-in-class travel platform with free access to full-service travel booking capabilities including hotel, resort, car, and air.

Member Benefit: Enjoy hotel savings of up to 60% and book your travel from start to finish with NAR Travel Club.

How to Obtain This Offer

  1. Visit www.nartravelclub.com
  2. , click “create an account” and enter activation code: NAR.
  3. Follow the prompts to create an account.
  4. Start enjoying access to a full suite of travel products, and purchase Resort Vacation Certificates.
  5. Upgrade your account to experience even more savings!
Code of Ethics Reminder:
All REALTORS® MUST Take COE by December 31, 2021
Due to changes adopted by the NAR Board of Directors, the TREC Legal II class no longer satisfies the NAR requirement for REALTOR® Code of Ethics training.
All REALTORS® must complete Code of Ethics training every three years, with the current deadline being December 31, 2021.
Failure to complete the requirement will lead to suspension of membership. Check your status on NAR's website.
Four Rivers AOR is proud to announce that 70% of our membership have completed the NAR Code of Ethics this cycle! CONGRATULATIONS to you all, only 30% to go!
This requirement also applies to Appraiser Members of NAR.
Upcoming Classes, Meetings & Events:
Wednesday, November 24th - FRAR Staff Meeting - 8:30 am to 9:30 am *Phones Paused 1 HR and Lobby Closed

Thursday, November 25th - Thanksgiving Day! Offices closed.

Friday, November 26th - FRAR Offices Closed for Holiday
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!
Masks are encouraged but not required in common areas.

Four Rivers Association of REALTORS®
830-625-6954
Text the keyword: FRAR to 1-844-336-3727 to receive important updates on your phone!