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While many people know that a Realtor® helps buy and sell homes, what they may not know is that only a Realtor® is a member of the National Association of Realtors® and subscribes to its Code of Ethics. It’s the Realtor® Code of Ethics that inspired the association’s powerful new “That’s Who We R®” campaign, …

Example 1: Amy Agent is a single Realtor® who operates as a sole proprietor and independent contractor. She received $100,000 in net commission income in 2018. She has no capital gains or losses. After claiming deductions not related to her business, including the standard deduction, Amy’s total taxable income for 2018 is $81,000. Her qualified …

RI Realtors’ East Coast Commercial Property Network to Showcase Area Markets at Conference in Cannes, France, March 12-15 MIPIM, the world’s leading global real estate market, business conference and networking event, will welcome RI Realtors’ East Coast Commercial Property Network to its 2019 event in Cannes, France. RI Realtors will be part of the USA …

Hear the latest about housing market statistics and trends and learn some MLS search tips to make your job easier! Click the button below to watch the MLS News Minute with 2019 State-Wide Multiple Listing Service President, Chris Whitten.

With Client Engage, you can provide your clients with more robust and accurate data than they can get from anywhere else, and it keeps you at the center of their transaction! Use Remine to collaborate with your clients more efficiently with a modern, invitation-only search experience.  Client Engage adds the following new features for agents*: …

Scam Alert from NAR If you receive an email with the subject line “⚠️Signature requested by National Association of REALTORS®,” it is NOT from NAR. The email spoofs a Citrix ShareFile site and asks you to sign an “important file” from NAR. If your members receive this fraudulent email, they should alert NAR Member Support at …

Watch Instanet or your online forms provider for the following new or recently revised forms: ▪RIAR Referral Agreement (New and Coming Soon) – This new form can be used to refer or receive referrals for rentals and/or sales from other real estate brokers. The Agreement includes space for an expiration date and compensation, and requires …

The Realtor Foundation: Rhode Island is accepting applications from non-profit 501(c)3 organizations for grants of up to $5000. Applicants must support the Realtor Foundation’s mission to enhance the quality of life within our communities by organizing volunteers and/or raising funds that enrich communities and assist individuals or entities affected by a personal or natural disaster. …

Learn how to eliminate error and confusion by registering for a MyFloodStatus webinar January 21st or 23rd. 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 the risk of liability, reduce flood insurance premiums …