January 30th, 2023

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REGISTRATION OPEN FOR FEBRUARY LUNCHEON

NCR® VISION QUEST 2023

February Luncheon: Top Tax Tips for REALTORS® with Brent Sumner

Get ready for the first Luncheon of the year! On February 14th, 2023 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm at the Crown Coliseum Longleaf Pine REALTORS® is bringing you, Brent Sumner, to discuss the Top Tax Tips for REALTORS®.

Some of the topics included are The Great Sunset: What great tax provisions will expire in 2026, recent tax bills and how that may help you, will there be an increase in IRS audits and what are the red flags, how to deduct more of your NC tax on the federal return, top tax reductions for REALTORS®,

and will there be any significant tax changes in the next few years.

Lunch will be provided to those who join for the education and make sure to bring cash for the 50/50 raffle taking place!

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Supra is Excited to Share Another Video to Help You Support Your Members!

This month Supra features a video on how to obtain a key and unlock a shackle. Both service levels allow

you to obtain a key to a lockbox to easily show your buyers a listing & open a shackle to customize the lockbox settings, add or remove from a listing.

Click Here to Watch the Video or Share it with REALTORS®

As sent by the NCREC on June 21st, 2021

The requirements for obtaining building permits for original construction, additions, renovations, and repairs are determined by county and/or municipal building inspection offices. These requirements can be complex, may change over time, and may be different from one county/city to another. Brokers are not expected to know or remember all of the requirements for obtaining building permits. However, brokers have a duty to disclose material facts, and part of fulfilling that duty is verifying information – including permitted or non-permitted changes.

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Happening on February 15th & 16th from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

RECHARGE! is a 12-hour learning event designed for real estate agents who want to take their business to the next level of production. This is a perfect course for top producing agents who want to sharpen their business skills or brand-new agents who want to build their business on the right foundation.

Some of the Topics Covered:

1. A Belief System for Success

2. World’s Simplest Business Plan

3. Building a Business for Life

4. Selling in Today’s World

5. Ten Step Buyer Process

6. World’s Greatest Listing Presentation

7. Pricing and Positioning Houses to Sell

Creating Wealth Through Real Estate

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Government Affairs Update

Angie Hedgepeth, Government Affairs Director for the Association, attends all the local meetings each month, as well as NAR® and NCAR® meetings, and keeps members abreast of the multiple issues being addressed in local, state, and national government. She prepares reports on the meetings she attends and they are included in the weekly "Government Affairs Update". View More Posts

She recently released her fifth issue of the GADZETTE which you can read by clicking here. It chronicles the recent government updates, RPAC wins, and a presidentially inspired recipe.

City of Fayetteville Seeking Applications for Boards and Commissions

The City of Fayetteville is currently seeking residents to help fill vacancies for the following boards and commissions: 

• Airport Commission – 5 Vacancies 

• Community Police Advisory Board – 6 Vacancies 
• Fair Housing Board – 1 Vacancy 
• Fayetteville Advisory Committee on Transit (FACT) – 2 Vacancies 
• Fayetteville City Planning Commission – 4 Vacancies 
• Fayetteville City Zoning Commission – 1 Vacancy 
• Fayetteville-Cumberland Human Relations Commission – 2 Vacancies 
• Historic Resources Commission – 4 Vacancies 
• Joint City and County Appearance Commission – 1 Vacancy 
• Joint Fayetteville Cumberland County Senior Citizen Advisory Board – 2 Vacancies 
• Liner Park, Inc. – 3 Vacancies 
• Millennial Commission – 4 Vacancies 
• North Carolina Firefighter’s Relief Fund Board of Trustees – 1 Vacancy 
• Personnel Review Board – 6 Vacancies 
• Public Arts Commission – 3 Vacancies 
• Stormwater Advisory Board – 5 Vacancies 

Boards and commissions are a great way for residents to engage in their community and continue to build a greater Fayetteville. Volunteers who are appointed to the boards and commissions by City Council serve as the link that connects residents to its governing body and serve as advisors that help shape the policies and programs of Fayetteville. 

Applicants can apply now through January 31, 2023, at Fayettevillenc.gov/boards. All qualified applications will be presented to the Appointments Committee in February. City Council will then approve the recommended applicants at a regular meeting in March 2023. 

For more information on how to get involved on boards and commissions please email boards@fayettevillenc.gov or call Jennifer Ayre, Deputy City Clerk at 910.433.1312.

Cumberland County Seeking Seats for Boards and Commissions

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of public participation in good governance and invites County residents to apply to serve on the County’s citizen advisory boards.

Some of these boards meet during the day. Before submitting an application, please check the meeting schedule to be sure you are able to attend the meetings. Click on the links above to view a description of the citizen advisory boards, meeting schedules, and current vacancies.

YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY TO APPLY

Links and Resources

• Descriptions and Current Members
• Vacancies

You may submit your downloaded application by fax to 678-7770 or mail to PO Box 1829, Fayetteville, North Carolina 28302-1829.