Broker Assisted vs Comp Only Sales: What’s The Difference?
It is easy to understand why some customers get confused when entering an “outside MLS” sale into Matrix. Is the transaction considered a “broker assisted sale” or a “reported for …
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NEW Change to Purchase Price and Deposits Section of Purchase and Sales Agreement
The Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® Forms Committee has revised the Purchase Price and Deposits Section of all RIAR Purchase and Sales Agreements to clarify the use of “time is …
Legal Hot Line Q & A: Competing Escalation Clauses
QUESTION: If a seller receives more than one purchase and sales agreement with an escalation clause, how does the escalation work? ANSWER: The Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® Escalation Addendum now states that …
REALTORS: Take Action to Support Remote Online Notarization!
Remote Online Notarization (RON) is vital to guarantee REALTORS® and their consumers can continue executing and notarizing critical documents in a timely manner. Remote Online Notarization (RON) is currently before …
Rise – Online Sustainable Homes Courses Now Open for Registration
RI REALTORS® Announces partnership with Rise, the trusted online resource in sustainable home improvement, renovation, and building! Are you prepared to meet the increasing home buyer demand for sustainable, healthy, …
John Breault, Vice President of MLS, appointed to NAR MLS Association Executive Advisory Board
Warwick, R.I. – May 5, 2021 — John Breault, Vice President of MLS & Member Services for the Rhode Island Association of Realtors (RIAR) and State-Wide Multiple Listing Service (MLS), …
What’s Wrong with This Sign?
The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation protects consumers by regulating signs, social media, and other types of advertising, used by real estate licensees. The purpose of these laws is …
Leaders Wanted: Seeking Candidates for RIAR Office – Apply by June 16th
Real estate offers new opportunities and challenges every day. The Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® is seeking leaders to help us embrace and navigate those changes. What: The RIAR Nominating …
Coming Soon and Deferred Showing Listings FAQS
Deferred Showings: Q. Is an additional MLS form needed when reporting a new listing in Matrix? A. YES …. IF you are delaying showings for more than 48 hours, but …
REALTOR Foundation: Rhode Island disburses 1st quarter grants
The REALTOR® Foundation: Rhode Island disbursed $5000 to multiple nonprofit organizations during its first quarter grant cycle. The funds were disbursed as follows: Special Olympics Rhode Island – $500 Reach …