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Saturday, March 21, 2020

RIAR and MLS ask Realtors to refrain from holding open houses

Warwick, R.I. – March 21, 2020 -- The Rhode Island Association of Realtors (RIAR) and its subsidiary, State-Wide Multiple Listing Service (MLS), are calling upon all Rhode Island Realtors to stop holding open houses until further notice to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. RIAR and MLS urge members to use modern technology instead.

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Monday, March 16, 2020

COVID-19 FAQs for REALTORS®

Last updated: 9/15/2020 Phase 3 Guidance for REALTORS from Commerce RI *Disclaimer: The Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® and State-Wide Multiple Listing Service have provided information and recommendations on this page to assist you. Please check with your broker or manager to make sure that options, such as virtual showings and walkthroughs,

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Sunday, March 15, 2020

Leaders Wanted: Candidates for the State-Wide MLS Board of Directors

More than ever before, real estate offers new opportunities and challenges every day. State-Wide Multiple Listing Service is seeking leaders who acknowledge these challenges and embrace these opportunities to help shape the future of our organization. The MLS Nominating Committee invites you to consider becoming a candidate for the State-Wide MLS Board of

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Thursday, March 12, 2020

Important Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

In response to the growing public health concern regarding the COVID-19 virus, the Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® (RIAR) & State-Wide MLS is taking the precautionary step of cancelling all in-person professional development classes onsite at the RI REALTORS® Professional Development Center at 100 Bignall Street in Warwick beginning

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Thursday, March 12, 2020

Important COVID-19 announcement re: classes and events from RI REALTORS®

RI REALTORS stop in-person meetings/events/classes through April 30th - Updated March 24, 2020 Classes: In response to the growing public health concern regarding the COVID-19 virus, the Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® (RIAR) & State-Wide MLS are taking the precautionary step of cancelling in-person professional development classes onsite at

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Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Rhode Island Municipal Updates:

With information changing hourly, we at RI REALTORS® are doing our best to keep current verified information on this list. If you need additional information on a city/town listed here, please contact that City/Town Hall directly. If you receive answers to questions that you think other REALTORS® may have or if you have other updates, please let us

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Friday, March 6, 2020

RI REALTORS® to hold a series of cross-border training events beginning in April

If you hold a real estate license in more than one state, you need to understand the specific real estate rules and customs of each of those states in order to better serve clients who might be listing in one state and buying in another. To that end, RI REALTORS® is holding a series of cross-border training events this spring. Join us for brunch and a

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

REALTOR Foundation: Rhode Island disburses 1st quarter grants

The REALTOR® Foundation: Rhode Island disbursed $4000 to The imPOSSIBLE DREAM Playground and $1000 to the Jonnycake Center in February. The imPOSSIBLE DREAM, Rhode Island's first integrated playground, offers an environment that is play-friendly for children of all physical abilities. The REALTOR® Foundation funds will be used to add areas that will

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Monday, March 2, 2020

Legal Use of Property – Don’t Trust Assessment Records!

Even though it’s handy to check the assessor's database instead of going to the town hall, don’t rely on assessment records for the legal use of a property. The assessor’s office will tax features or use that it sees to raise revenue for the town or city - even if that use is illegal. Assessment records may show that a property has four

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