Warwick, RI, August 30, 2017 As the devastation of Hurricane Harvey unfolds, local REALTORS® have stepped in to help with a two-pronged approach to aid those in need. First, the Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® and State-Wide Multiple Listing Service, in cooperation with Rhode Island’s five local boards of REALTORS®, have collectively
WPRI 12 Eyewitness News A case of strange behavior in a potential buyer has prompted the Realtor Association of Southeastern Massachusetts to warn its members to take safety precautions when showing homes. Some agents have reported that an unknown male buyer has acted strangely in encounters over the past week. The man comes by himself, and his car
The National Association of REALTORS (NAR) needs your help to drive messages to Members of Congress urging them to support H.R. 2874, “The 21st Century Flood Reform Act." Click Here for more information and to take action!
Seller’s Suitable Housing, Personal Property, Sales Disclosure and More On August 1st, the Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors approved three new forms and changes to two existing forms. Depending on what Forms provider you use, watch for changes by the end of September or earlier. Release of Purchase and Sales Agreement
Many listings are added into MLS with “NS” included in the Compensation to Cooperating Broker field without understanding what it means and/or what is required when using it. This code is used only when the listing broker is disclosing that the compensation will be based on the Net Sale price. If NS is added to the compensation to cooperating
Being part of a team can offer opportunities and rewards but it’s also important for principal brokers, team leaders, and team members to understand and comply with legal requirements. Read about five important rules that apply to teams. Rule #1 – Supervision and Liability: The principal broker is legally responsible to make sure that all
"Creativity comes from a conflict of ideas." -Versace Would learning how to successfully navigate conflict help you improve your business? We think so! Here's your chance to learn how to employ active listening techniques to truly understand the other party's wants/needs. Find out how to avoid misunderstandings and get past the emotional response so that
August 22, 2017 Recently, RIAR President Elect Joe Luca, CEO Phil Tedesco and other state, local, and national officers and association executives traveled to the National Association of REALTORS® Leadership Summit in Chicago. They had the opportunity to hear from the mouths of NAR’s new leaders – CEO Bob Goldberg and 2018 President,
Did you know the number of blood donations decreases every summer? Therefore, we need your help! Join the Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® and the Rhode Island Blood Center on September 6th, 2017. Just giving twenty minutes of your time could save a life. When: September 6, 20017 12:30p - 4:30p Where: RIAR 100 Bignall st, Warwick RI 02888
Homes.com sends thousands of leads back to listing agents and brokers each month as part of the Homes.com MLS Partnership program. As a member of your local MLS you have access to your listing leads through the free lead system provided to you by Homes.com. In this 30 minute webinar, we will show you the steps you can take to make the most out of the free