Local, State and National REALTOR® Association
News & MLS Updates
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Happy St. Patrick's Day Week! |
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REALTOR®️ Day at the Texas Capitol is a cornerstone event in the association’s advocacy efforts. This event is usually held in person during the legislative session; however, Texas REALTORS®️ is adapting this year’s event by hosting virtual meetings with members of the 87th Texas Legislature in March and April.
The 2021 legislative session looks different than years past, and the need for REALTORS®️ to advocate for Texas real estate is greater than ever.
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Watch this quick, helpful video below to guide you through registering for REALTOR® Day at the Texas Capitol and for your individual legislative meetings for your local House and Senate Representatives.
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Visit texasrealestate.com/realtorday to RSVP for meetings with your state senator and state representative and to add the Opening Session and Closing Session to your calendar.
- March 15, 10-11 a.m.: Opening Session
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March 15-April 9: Meetings with Texas legislators (scheduling will begin soon and will be based on each legislator’s availability)
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April 9, 2-3 p.m. Closing Session.
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Sixth Coronavirus Relief Package Helps Housing Providers |
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The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed the final version of the American Rescue Plan Act, sending it to President Biden for his signature.
The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill contains a number of provisions that are priorities for REALTORS®, including rental assistance, small business loans, state and local funding, extended unemployment benefits, and new money for housing counseling and a housing assistance fund.
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April is Fair Housing Month!
NAR Creates Fairhaven Simulation Program for Agents
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Fairhaven is a town every REALTOR® should visit. Online, that is.
In November 2020, NAR launched Fairhaven, a new fair housing simulation training for REALTORS® that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate. Inspired by real stories, this innovative online experience has agents work against the clock to sell homes in the fictional town of Fairhaven, while confronting discrimination in the homebuying process.
This innovative training platform is available to all 1.4 million NAR members at no additional cost. Be an advocate for fair housing and the future of our industry. Commit to combating discrimination in real estate.
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2021 REALTOR® Kid Scholarship Member Benefit |
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Each year the Four Rivers AOR Scholarship Program offers deserving students in our local high schools an opportunity to apply for a $1000 Scholarship to pursue their dreams of higher education provided by funds raised by our REALTOR® Members and our communities.
This is just one of the ways that our REALTORS® give back and is part of our professional advocacy programs of your association!
One scholarship will be given priority to a student whose parent, grandparent, or legal guardian is an Active REALTOR® or Affiliate Member with the Four Rivers Association of REALTORS® and attends school in one of our five county areas.
Last Year's REALTOR® Kid Scholarship Recipient was, Colby Durocher, son to our longtime REALTOR® Member, Paula Durocher!
Please see the link below and submit applications by April 2, 2021 to be considered for the Four Rivers AOR REALTOR® Kid Scholarship, and feel free to pass the application link onto anyone you know with a senior in high school in one or more of our five county areas. They do not have to be REALTORS®.
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February 2021 MARKET SNAPSHOTS for TEXAS AND COUNTIES! Looking for reliable data to help you better understand your market? Want market statistics to share with prospects and clients? View, download and share the Market Viewer Info-graphics posted on our website and Facebook page monthly.
PLEASE CITE "Four Rivers Association of REALTORS®" as the source of information if you intend to share or distribute this information to the public or a third party. Thank you!
You are now able to download these in PDF formats from the FRAR website under Resources: Market Viewer Infographics. Click Here
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Did You Know? - FRAR Tip of the Week
REALTOR® Members Save BIG During Dell's Semi-Annual Sale
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Power up your Small Business during Dell Technologies' Semi-Annual Sale, now through March 24.
During this special time, NAR Members save extra on exceptional business solutions.
to access these savings or call 855-900-5548 to speak with a Small Business Advisor. Make sure to say that you are a NAR member and provide Dell Member ID number 8569483 to the associate.
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Spring 2021 MLS Billing Invoices Posted
Due Date - March 29, 2021
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Attention: CTXMLS Subscribers!
Please log onto your Four Rivers AOR Member Portal to view and pay your Spring Semi-annual MLS Invoice for April 2021-September 2021 MLS access by March 29th. You may print and view all your receipts from the portal as well for your records.
Thank you!
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Code of Ethics Reminder:
All REALTORS® Must Take COE by December 31, 2021
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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.
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Monday, March 15th - 30 HR CE Class: GRI Brokerage Day 3 - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, March 16th - 30 HR CE Class: GRI Brokerage Day 4: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday, March 16th - FRAR TREPAC Committee Meeting - 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Wednesday, March 17th - Happy St. Patrick's Day
Wednesday, March 17th - FRAR Staff Meeting: 8:30 am to 9:30 am *Phones Paused for 1 HR
Thursday, March 18th - FRAR Professional Standards Committee Meeting - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm *Virtual
Friday, March 19th - 30 HR CE Class: TACS 3: Commercial Real Estate Marketing Day 2 - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm *Virtual
All Committees are open to Four Rivers Members
Attend a meeting today by contacting our friendly staff for details!
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Four Rivers Associating of REALTORS® is here to provide you with all Membership Services including, but not limited to:
- REALTOR® Membership & CTXMLS Processing and Changes
- Education for SAE and CE Licensing
- MLS Access, Training & Support
- 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!
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Masks are encouraged but not required in common areas.
Social distancing will be observed.
Four Rivers Association of REALTORS®
830-625-6954
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Text the keyword: FRAR to 1-844-336-3727 to receive important updates on your phone! |
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