With the use of “Coming Soon” listings becoming a popular and effective marketing practice nationwide, MLS leadership and staff worked to create a solution where users would be able to take advantage of this trend while also remaining in compliance with rules and policies. Starting on Tuesday, January 30th, a new status was added to Matrix
In 2017, DEM launched two new online features, improving public access to OWTS records, making it easier for customers to retrieve historical files (full file contents for OWTS permitted before 1990 - previously stored on microfilm) and for applicants to complete the permitting process with a downloadable Certificate of Conformance for OWTS permitted after
After a three-day shutdown, the Senate approved a Continuing Resolution on January 22nd that will fund the federal government through February 8th. This extends the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for the same time frame. If another shutdown occurs after the February 8th deadline, the NFIP will not be able to issue new or renew flood insurance
Are you an employee or an independent contractor? The Internal Revenue Service, Rhode Island Division of Taxation, and Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training know the difference. Do you? Federal and Rhode Island law presume that all workers, including associate brokers and salespeople, are employees unless they meet the legal requirements to work
Are paper files turning your office into a fire hazard? Do you store documents in the trunk of your car or on random laptops and tablets? Resolve to organize your files this year. Rhode Island Commercial Licensing Regulations or other laws require principal brokers to make sure that their real estate licensees keep the following records for a minimum of
Don't miss this FREE event from RI REALTORS®! Join our panel of commercial real estate pros to get expert advice and gain knowledge about commercial transactions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, gain answers and make valuable networking connections. (Feel free to submit your questions prior to the event to [email protected].) Light
In 2018 the National Association of REALTORS® will join with our partners and allies in a year-long commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. The commemoration will focus on three key elements of Fair Housing: Acknowledging the organization’s past role in the fight for fair housing; Understanding how we as a nation are
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
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) worked throughout the tax reform process to preserve the existing tax benefits of homeownership and real estate investment, as well to ensure as many real estate professionals as possible would benefit from proposed tax cuts. Many of the changes reflected in the final bill were the result of the engagement of