Local, State and National REALTOR® Association
News & MLS Updates
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National Association of REALTORS® Hosts Six-Part Webinar Series:
Policy, Practice, Process: Transforming Neighborhoods Through Equitable Revitalization
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While vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (VAD) properties have plagued communities for decades, the economic and social shocks of 2020 brought on by a global pandemic, make the need for coordination and strategic revitalization interventions even more critical.
Policy, Practice, Process: Transforming Neighborhoods through Equitable Revitalization – a six-part, online education series – focuses on realizing equitable revitalization strategies. The series will equip REALTORS® with the knowledge and skills necessary to meaningfully partner with local government decision makers to address VAD properties. Each session will feature actionable items for REALTORS® and their local government partners to consider.
The series will explore why VAD properties exist and how they affect community stability; how data can guide equitable, effective, and efficient solutions; how to transition VAD properties into assets; and opportunities for building partnerships between REALTORS®, local government, and community stakeholders focused on addressing VAD properties.
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Session 1
Systemic Vacancy: Community Costs and a Pathway Forward
This session analyzed the historic policies that perpetuate vacancy and explored a framework for a systematic approach to addressing the issues.
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Four Rivers AOR Guadalupe County Governmental Affairs Committee Talks With Dana Hall From The
Downtown Business Alliance of Seguin
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The FRAR Guadalupe County Governmental Affairs Committee had a great conversation with Dana Hall from the Seguin Downtown Business Alliance about how REALTORS® can help keep downtown Seguin attractive to new commerce and recreational opportunities.
You are encouraged to attend the DBA Marketing Committee Meetings every 2nd Thursday at You’re So Crafty, located on S. Austin St. in downtown Seguin.
See full video below.
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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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FRAR NextGen Hats Off Happy Hour - April 1st |
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2021 Four Rivers AOR Scholarship Program
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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.
We accept applications from students in public high schools from:
Caldwell County
Comal County
Gonzales County
Guadalupe County
Hays County
This is just one of the ways that our REALTORS® give back and is part of our professional advocacy programs of your association!
Please see the link below and submit applications by April 2, 2021 to be considered for the Four Rivers AOR REALTOR® Scholarship Program, 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.
Thank you for supporting education in our communities!
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Free Webinar: Generating Listings in a Low Inventory Market
Tuesday, March 30 12:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. CT / 9 a.m. PT
Real estate inventory is low. Are you equipped to thrive in this environment? In this free webinar Back At You, the social media experts and badged Facebook & Instagram Marketing Partner, will share proven tactics and technology.
You’ll learn:
- how to increase your number of listings in this market
- how to reallocate your marketing energy toward a full-funnel approach
- how to attract quality leads who are ready to sell.
Advance registration is required.
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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!
Quick Tutorial Video To Pay Online Below
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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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Wednesday, March 24th: FRAR Staff Meeting - 8:30 am to 9:30 am *Phones Paused for 1 HR
Wednesday, March 24th: Monthly Board of Directors Meeting - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Friday, March 26th: 30 HR CE Class: Commercial Real Estate Marketing and Negotiating Day 4 - 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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