KWAOR Updates

NEWS & UPDATES

January 13, 2022

President's Message

My Real Estate Friends,

So many of us use the new year as a reset button; a chance to increase our business, improve our knowledge or get to a more healthy place physically. I’m just like you and would like to share some of my resolutions for 2022. I resolve to complete my Continuing Education thoughtfully. Many of you know that I am a real estate instructor. That means I must be more mindful and open to new ideas and ways of doing business, not in a mindset that I know everything about an issue already. I resolve to exercise 30 minutes every day. (That’s a tough one!) And I resolve to listen to others with a different opinion, not to debate, but to understand.

Here’s to a healthy and fantastic New Year!

Bill Fain

2022 President,

Kent Washington Association of REALTORS®

RI REALTOR® leaders take 2022 'Polar Plunge'

RI REALTORS® leaders take 'Polar Plunge'

KWAOR Members Corner

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr Day, the KWAOR office will be closed on Monday, January 17th and will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, January 18th.

“The quality, not the longevity, of one’s life is what is important.” MLK

Enrollment is limited and registration is required; click here for a list of classes.

2022 Code of Ethics

Changes have been made to the REALTORS® Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Amendments include revisions to the Standards of Practice 1-8 & 12-1. Click below to review the new changes.

Code of Ethics

KWAOR Membership Benefit

Did you know? KWAOR is supplying the SentriLock lockbox system at no cost, as a benefit to our members. SentriLock provides safety, access statistics and more on your listings. We currently have 474 members using the SentriKey™ Real Estate app and 273 lockboxes in the field. If you’d like more info or to sign up please contact our office at 401-885-9300.

KWAOR Committees in Action

KWAOR General Membership Meeting

Thursday, March 3rd 11:30 AM-3:30 PM

Radisson Hotel Providence Airport

Due to the current surge in Covid-19, we have rescheduled our planned February 10th General Membership Meeting to Thursday March 3, 2022. The meeting will still include a Lunch Buffet and a Fair Housing Class, which is a State of RI real estate licensing requirement. This class provides 3 CE (CORE) credits for license renewal. Coming soon - registration and more information!

This is a free member benefit!!

Brought to you by the KWAOR Programs and Education Committees

RIAR News

New Laws Take Effect in January, 2022

Mandatory insurance for residential landlords will go into effect on January 1, 2022. Team regulations and fair housing continuing education requirements will all go into effect on January 4, 2022.

Learn more here.

License renewal is approaching for many licensees!

A Rhode Island real estate license lasts for two years. During this period, licensees are required to obtain 24 hours of continuing education (CE) including a minimum of 6 CORE plus a minimum of 3 hours in Fair Housing (*new requirement for 2022), as mandated by the RI Department of Business Regulations (DBR).

Licensed prior to 1/1/2020? Your license expires April 30, 2022. Licensed AFTER January 1, 2020? Your license expires 2 years from the date of your license. Questions? Find answers here.

NAR News

Stay Safe - With Virtual Visits!

For a limited time, REALTORS® Insurance Place, powered by SASid, is funding 2 months of this service for members who are new to Members TeleHealth. The significantly reduced rate of $7 for access to the Members TeleHealth plan will be waived for a period of 60 days from your subscription date. As an additional benefit, the prior activation fee has also been waived. Click here for more information.

"First-Time Buyer" Season 2 Now Available on Hulu

The docuseries provides the most realistic portrayal of the American homebuying process while highlighting the vital role that Realtors® play in helping U.S. consumers achieve the dream of homeownership.

Click here to read more.

KWAOR 2022 Star Sponsorship Opportunity

Consider becoming a KWAOR Star Sponsor! This sponsorship offers KWAOR Business Partners/Affiliate members the most sponsorship bang for your buck! You will receive maximum exposure to the entire KWAOR membership and exclusive marketing opportunities throughout the year.

We hope that you will consider this opportunity! Please submit your completed form by January 30, 2022 via email to carol@kwaor.realtor; payment can be made via check or credit card.

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