We have received notice of a scam that is gaining momentum and has been affecting REALTORS® in Florida and recently one of our own Kansas REALTORS®!!! Be on alert if you receive an inquiry through Zillow or another third party data facilitator. It … [Read more...]
2014 Legislative Agenda for the Kansas Association of REALTORS®
Now more than ever, the return of a healthy real estate market and real estate industry is vital to restoring strong economic development and job growth in Kansas. The real estate industry plays a unique and major role in stimulating economic growth … [Read more...]
Using the REALTOR® Trademark in Online Usernames
“What’s in a Name?” That question begins the Membership Marks Manual of the National Association of REALTORS®. But today, it may be more apt to ask, “What’s in a username?” As social networking websites and blogs continue to gain popularity in the … [Read more...]
Want a new car in 2014? REALTOR® discount on Chrysler products
Due to the ongoing success of the savings program, NAR has extended its agreement with Chrysler Group LLC under the Association’s REALTOR Benefits® Program, continuing the exclusive savings benefit for members for an additional two years, through … [Read more...]
Are you one of America’s Best Agents?
On January 13, 2014, REAL Trends will be launching their survey to locate the finest most productive sales agents and sales teams in the country. REAL Trends has done this for the past eight years and last year over 6,700 agents and teams who did … [Read more...]
Brokerage Challenges for 2014 | RealTRENDS
I spent last weekend working with one of my favorite clients creating the perfect strategic brokerage business plan. She has been a franchised broker for over 20 years. She has a franchise agreement coming up for renewal in a few months. She … [Read more...]
How the Affordable Care Act may affect your spouses insurance plan?
Do you rely upon your spouse’s employer for your health insurance coverage? If you do, you could find yourself without coverage after this year’s enrollment. Why? The reason is simple: the Affordable Care Act. Under the act, employers are not … [Read more...]
REALTOR® Safety Forms: More Than Just Space Filler
As agents you are more than likely overwhelmed with paperwork and documents. However, there are a few key documents that are often overlooked, that every agent should have in their arsenal that may very well save your life or help in an emergency … [Read more...]
What to Do After a Flood | New Checklist Available
(Chicago, Sept. 18, 2013) – As the current flooding in the Rockies painfully reminds us, floods are not only life-threatening disasters, but each year cause billions of dollars in property damage. Mindful that cleaning up a flood-damaged property … [Read more...]
Legal Hotline FAQ’s – June 2013
Legal Hotline Attorney Vern Jarboe answers frequently asked questions from Kansas REALTORS® about their transactions. REBR Legal Hotline is available in the REBR IMS Store! Only $150 will keep you and your entire firm in touch with Vern Jarboe, the … [Read more...]