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HIGHLIGHTS

• 12 hours of CE + 1st step in ABR® designation - Apr 24 & 25
• Watch replay Many Rivers to Cross #FairHousingMonth
• Beyond the Headlines: present the real, unvarnished truth of localized market conditions with RPR's data

Real Estate News

Many Rivers to Cross: America’s Ongoing Fair Housing Journey

As we commemorate the anniversaries of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974, we explore the continued importance of these landmark laws and celebrate the 2024 Fair Housing Champion Award winners, who are overcoming obstacles to homeownership in their businesses and communities.

Watch this timely event as we continue to work to eliminate discrimination and broaden homeownership opportunities.

Many real estate professionals may think all they need to know about fair housing is what the law requires of them. “It’s more than just the law,” says Sabrina Brown, an instructor of NAR’s “Bias Override” course. “It’s how you treat people. It’s how you practice your business on a daily basis.” To truly evaluate whether you’re representing your entire community—start by examining your client base—you need to go deeper in your self-reflection.

Host Marki Lemons Ryahl and two fair housing experts discuss how to use NAR’s new fair housing training requirement, which takes effect in 2025, as an opportunity to challenge yourself and your business practices for the better.

Check out Drive with NAR Podcast Episodes here

20% off in April - At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) Certification Course

Sale Price: $79 for NAR Members  ($158 for Non-Members)

The At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) Certification Course covers how to work effectively with diverse populations so that real estate professionals can build business success in today’s multicultural real estate market. This course focuses on overcoming biases, adopting multicultural marketing strategies, and developing an inclusive business plan that can adapt and evolve to an ever-changing marketplace.

NOTE: We will highlight the opportunities to hear reactions, responses, and openings for discussion on the future of the industry directly from the providers of the resources and tools available as part of your RACI membership.

Beyond the Headlines: Building Trust with RPR’s Market Trends Insights

As a real estate pro, distinguishing yourself isn’t just about the listings you secure–it’s also about the insights you offer. Today’s market demands a REALTOR® who can navigate through sensational headlines to present the real, unvarnished truth of localized market conditions.

This article will focus on how as a REALTOR® you can leverage RPR’s (Realtors Property Resource) Shareable Market Trends and Market Trends ScriptWriter for the data that backs your credentials as a local market expert.

Let’s explore how you can use these tools to gain a competitive edge and foster trust and credibility with your clients by delivering concrete facts - read more here:

1. Identifying Your Geographic Farm: A Precise Approach
2. Customizing Market Insights with RPR: A Step-by-Step Guide
3. Engaging Your Community with Data: Beyond the Basics
4. Building Trust Through Transparency: The Ethical Use of Data
5. Becoming the Undeniable Local Expert: Engaging and Personalizing
6. A Call to Action for REALTORS®

How does NAR's settlement agreement change the way buyer brokers get paid? 

Offers of compensation could continue to be an option consumers can pursue off-MLS through negotiation and consultation with real estate professionals. The types of compensation available for buyer brokers would continue to take multiple forms, depending on broker-consumer negotiations, including but not limited to:

• Fixed-fee commission paid directly by consumers
• Concession from the seller, provided that such concessions are not conditioned on the use of or payment to a buyer broker
• Portion of the listing broker’s compensation

Compensation would continue to be negotiable and should always be negotiated between agents and the consumers they serve. Get more facts about the settlement at facts.realtor.

Upcoming Events Calendar

Real Estate CE*

APR 24 & 25 - Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) 2-Day Course

The 2-day ABR® course is the first step in the designation and establishes a foundation of training, skills, and resources to help real estate professionals succeed as a buyer's representative. 

9:00-4:00 both days, includes lunch

*Course counts for 12 Indiana continuing education credits. Must attend both days for entire 12-hour CE credit; no partial credit given. Also counts for 12 Indiana GRI Designation credits. Registration managed by RECP. (DOES NOT include managing broker 4-hours).

Event organized by: Program & Resource committees

Event Sponsor: MJW Mortgage - Amber Powell (click here for Event Sponsor opportunity)

REALTOR® member event

MAY 2 - The State of Real Estate with IAR

Legal & Government Affairs Insights: HB 1068 & Buyer Agency Agreements

Join us for an informative & interactive session featuring insights from IAR's legal and government affairs teams. We'll cover Indiana HEA 1068, outlining its impact on real estate professionals and consumers, alongside practical guidance on buyer agency agreements.

In addition to highlighting key provisions of HB 1068 and implications for the industry, our government affairs team will discuss our engagement in lobbying activities at the state level.

Attend for focused, actionable insights tailored to enhance your understanding of legislative developments, buyer agency agreements and the direction of the industry.

Event organized by: Program & Resource committees

Event brought to you by RACI Partners: Beacon Credit Union, Community First Bank, First Farmers Bank & Trust, Meridian Title, Solidarity Community FCU, & Tulip Tree Title

Social Activites: 🗓️ Save the date for our annual REALTOR® Night at the Jackrabbits vs. Kenosha Kingfish ⚾ - Friday, July 19 @ 7:05pm - click here to be notified when registration opens!

RPAC Fundraising: 🗓️ Save some tenative dates for our annual RPAC Auctions - Wabash - Sep 18 and Kokomo - Sep 24

Member News

Welcome inspector James Maher to Pillar to Post Home Inspectors.

Interested in supporting RACI members? Let us know: click here!

2024 Affiliate Portfolio & Sponsor Opportunities out Now!

RACI offers customized event sponsorships that help you meet your business goals.

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MONDAY, APRIL 1 - MONTHLY MLS TECHNOLOGY FEE INVOICING

MLS technology fee was invoiced Monday, April 1, due Thursday, April 25.

'24 REALTORS® Association of Central Indiana Partners - investing in RACI Members!

Click here to connect with RACI Partner Community First Bank

RACI 2024 CLOSURE SCHEDULE

January 1 – New Year’s holiday

January 15 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day

March 29 - Good Friday - Closed at Noon

May 27 - Memorial Day

July 4 - Independence Day

September 2 - Labor Day 

November 28 & 29 - Thanksgiving 

December 25 & 26 - Christmas

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