A new Mutual Recognition Agreement between the states of Rhode Island and Florida will make that process easier. If you are 18 years of age or older, have earned a high school diploma or equivalent, and hold a valid, active real estate license in Rhode Island, you can obtain a license in Florida without being …
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U.S. House and Senate negotiators last night agreed on an “omnibus appropriations bill” designed to fund the federal government through September 30, 2018. The 2,232-page bill contains important provisions related to housing that Realtors® have been fighting for, including alleviating the weakening of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) from the new tax law, and …
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When you recommend a mortgage broker to a buyer client, which of the following reasons does the client expect to hear? “I’m referring you to this mortgage broker because . . . . . . She pays for my Zillow lead subscription. My company pays us for each buyer that we refer to our in-house …
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If you haven’t already claimed your RI REALTORS® account, you can click here to get started. We’d also like to invite you to the “Rhode Island RealTimeMLS Best Practices” webinar next week to learn more about Listing Push and how to generate more referral business on RESAAS Rhode Island RealTimeMLS. By attending, you will also …
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Flood zone errors and confusion are rampant, and REALTORS® need to know what information they can really count on! Learn about low-cost accurate flood zone determinations and how they help eliminate risk of liability, reduce flood insurance premiums for homeowners, buyers and sellers, remove properties from high-risk flood zones, and increase buyer activity for “low …
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Join us for a webinar with former IRS attorney, Sandy Botkin. Wednesday, March 14, 2018 — noon-1pm On this webinar you will learn what the new tax law means for your business. The Tax Cuts Act was the biggest overhaul to the tax system in three decades. It has fundamentally changed the tax game for self-employed …
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Client Management has never been easier! Track your phone calls, emails and other interactions. Powerful filters allow you to see who you should be contacting next. Employ autoresponders and drip marketing, import leads automatically, manage your transactions and documents with ease… Watch the video below to see how easy it is to use LionDesk, now …
Read MoreDO YOU REALLY WANT TO DO THE LIMBO? The low inventory limbo that is. Last month, both closing activity and pending sales dropped year-over-year. In fact, our supply level dropped to 2.7 months in January. The diminishing supply is hindering sales activity and has created an unbalanced market that favors sellers. The more inventory goes …
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On Friday, February 9th, President Trump signed the federal budget deal that was passed by the Senate on Thursday, February 8, 2018, and the House in the early hours of the following day. The deal contains a number of wins for real estate, including a temporary extension of federal flood insurance and extension of NAR-backed …
Read MoreLearn how to eliminate error and confusion with MyFloodStatus.com. MyFloodStatus superior flood determinations and ongoing support can help you win more listings, market more properties, close more deals, and stand out as an expert in your field. Available through State-Wide MLS beginning February 20th on the Member Gateway, MyFloodStatus.com will help you avoid flood zone …
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