New Member Requirements The Department of Commerce (DOC) requires newly licensed agents to complete 30 credits of continuing education by the second June 30 after receiving their license for their first renewal. Check your CE transcripts for CE requirements and due dates. Existing Member Requirements Agents are required to complete 30 real estate continuing education
Homes Are Going Under Contract in Record Time
Contract signings posted another big jump in July, the National Association of REALTORS® reported Thursday. This marks three consecutive months of growth as markets continue to roar back after facing initial closures from the COVID-19 outbreak this spring. Pending home sales are now up 15.5% year over year. Each of the four major regions of
Cozy Is Trending in Home Design
The pandemic is ushering in an era of cozier vibes in home decor. As more people stay home due to COVID-19, homeowners are looking for ultra comfort in their nests. The cozy theme is being shown off through warmer neutral shades. This marks a comeback of hues like tans, beiges, ivories, pale yellows, and mocha
Mall Owners Use Open-Air Pop-Ups to Win Back Shoppers
Mall owners are bringing retailers into pop-up, open-air outdoor areas, in hopes that shoppers will return. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the temporary closures of indoor malls across the country this spring. Now, as many malls reopen while the coronavirus outbreak continues on, owners are looking for ways to make customers more comfortable. “With many consumers
High Notary Demand Could Spark Delays
Record-high mortgage demand coupled with the shrinking availability of qualified notaries is sparking delays in transactions, Forbes.com reports. Since the COVID-19 outbreak began in the U.S., the homebuying process has moved to more digital transactions—and both temporary and permanent legislation has allowed for remote online notarization in the majority of states. Now, as home sales
Realtors Property Resource | Get Closer to Closing
Using RPR To Close More Deals RPR (Realtors Property Resource) is a real estate data platform made exclusively for REALTORS® as part of their NAR membership. RPR is a tool that helps REALTORS® be more informed, in sync with up-to-date property data, and more efficient in delivering answers to their clients.
Realtors Property Resource | The “WOW” Moment
Using RPR To “Wow” Your Clients At RPR we know what every REALTOR® wants: to close more deals and be more successful. Yes, of course you want other things in life such as healthy children, world peace, and double rainbows. But at the end of the day, when it comes to