7 Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips for Homeowners!

Professional Development

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October 27, 2020

The Blue Ridge Association of REALTORS^® is surveying members to help the Strategic Planning Committee create the association's strategic direction in the coming years. Your opinions and perspectives are essential to the direction of the association and its priorities. Please submit the survey by Wednesday, October 28, 2020. The survey should take no longer than 5-8 minutes to complete.

**Optional- If you would like to be added to a drawing, please include your contact information to be entered into a drawing for a 25.00 Gift Card, which will be announced on October 28^th.

7 Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips that Every Homeowner Should Know

Plenty of people love a good Halloween scare — as long no one gets hurt. And that includes your house.

Hot lights and large crowds present some real risks to homeowners. Follow these seven tips for trick-or-treat safety:

GRI 504 Working With Buyers

November 6th 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Instructor: Nancy Pav

Consumer trends have changed dramatically as new generations enter the marketplace. Buying habits are different while needs and preferences vary between cities and rural communities. It this class, you will learn the categories of active buyers, techniques for lead generation, components of the home showing process, and negotiation strategies. This course will also review the mortgage process, financing options, and first-time home buying options. These tips will come in handy as you work with Buyers to secure financing for their dream home.

6 Hours Real Estate Related for CE

2 Hours Real Estate Finance for PL

BROKER Management 6-hours!

November 4, 2020

Broker Risk & Escrow Management

Instructor: Allan Marteney

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Check DPOR to find out what you still need.

The 16 Incredibly Useful Rules Every Organized House Follows

Homes don’t clean themselves. But these easy-peasy rules (wake and make!) will make you feel like they do.

A few simple daily habits could make it seem like you've got a self-cleaning house.

In Closing: How to Seal the

Home-Buying Deal

Sign that paperwork. Write those checks. Get those keys! The closing. It all comes down to this. The grand finale. Once you have the keys, the house is yours. (Cue: Air horn sound!)

Nice work getting this far. You’re almost a homeowner! Let’s run through some questions you may have as you cross the finish line.

T he Property Brothers’ Best Home Office Designs Ever—Including Drew’s Den

Are you still stuck working from home? Look to Drew and Jonathan Scott for inspiration in creating your perfect home office.