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Instructor: Mariah Shafer, Outreach Director, Refugee Development Center 1. St. Vincent Refugee Services is the primary resettlement agency in the local area. Samaritas and Bethany Christian Services are two other agencies helping. 2. The Refugee Development Center is a grassroots organization serving as a link between newcomers, the public, private [...]

(Adopted April, 1998. Revised May, 2017.) In developing his website, REALTOR® A decided he would offer two pages of listings: his own and some featured listings of his competitors. Being careful not to present a misleading picture in his advertising, he was very careful to list the company name and [...]

The Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS® first-ever Crowdfund "Fore" the Community fundraising event was a huge success! Thanks to all participants, golfers, and sponsors who helped raise $2,000 for community projects. Funds will be used toward community projects. For more than a decade, the Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS® has [...]

Instructors: Grant Solik, American Portfolio Mortgage Shelly Starr, Supreme Lending Jim Thelen, Lake Michigan Credit Union Nicole Wing, ATA National Title Angel Romero, Down Payment Resource   1. There has not been any guidance from government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) regarding whether buyer's agent commissions can be financed with the current proposed [...]

(Originally Case #7-2. Revised May, 1988. Transferred to Article 1 November, 1994. Cross-reference Case #2-18. Revised May 2017 and November, 2022.) As the exclusive agent of Client A, REALTOR® B offered Client A’s house for sale, advertising it as being located near a public transportation stop. Prospect C, who explained [...]

SentriLock released an update on March 6: App versions: iOS: 5.47.5 Android: 5.47.6 Fixed Items: -App Crashing when scheduling an appointment: -Unable to upload Lockbox Location Photo -App crashing when submitting feedback: -Sever corrections to improve itinerary building on Android devices. -Additional crashing issues corrected for iOS. App performance Update: [...]

  The National Association of REALTORS® At Home with Diversity certification course is back at the Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS®. Instructor and REALTOR® Nate Johnson will be returning to lead this session. Equip yourself with the tools to work successfully with and within a rapidly changing multicultural market. It [...]

SentriLock released an update on February 22 with the following improvements: 1. Main App Dashboard was only displaying wrong counts for confirmed and unconfirmed. This is updated to reflect accurate information. Agents can now click to see full dashboard for their review. 2. Advanced Showing Notices – Added parameters for [...]

Doug Petroff was sworn in as the fourth Petroff President in Association history on February 8 at the Presidential Inaugural and Committee Appreciation Fiesta.   This annual event signifies the change of leadership from one calendar year to the next, celebrates committee achievements and honors top association leaders.   In his last [...]

Case # 16-7: REALTOR®’s Refusal to Disclose Nature and Current Status of Listing to Another REALTOR® (Revised Case #21-13 May, 1988. Transferred to Article 16 November, 1994. Revised May, 2017.)   Client X listed his home with REALTOR® A under an exclusive right to sell listing agreement negotiated for a [...]

Top 10 Takeaways: Mastering Buyer's Agency Instructor: Darryl Davis, CSP,  Real Estate Coach, Power Agent® Program Founder   1. Agents cannot say their services are free, they must explain to buyers how they are getting paid. Agents also cannot tell homeowners they must pay the buyer's agent. 2. Buyer's agents [...]

A new version of the SentriKey Showing Service app was released on February 7. Please ensure you are operating on the most current version. Even if you have enabled automatic updates, you may need to manually update. SentriKey Showing Service is listening to feedback and making adjustments accordingly. Recent updates: [...]

Article 3, NAR Code of Ethics states: REALTORS® shall cooperate with other brokers except when cooperation is not in the client’s best interest. The obligation to cooperate does not include the obligation to share commissions, fees, or to otherwise compensate another broker. (Amended 1/95) Case #3-10: Disclose Accepted Offers with [...]

Top 10 Takeaways: 13 Ways to Use AI and ChatGPT in Real Estate Instructor: Marki Lemons Ryhal 1. Create: Creating and sharing content consistently will only help enhance your digital presence. The more content you create and share the more leads you generate and the more leads you generate the [...]

Are you ready to cram some quality learning time during the doldrums of winter and get up to speed prior to spring market taking off? Look no further than the Cabin Fever Education Series with the Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS®. We will feature a different training every Monday and [...]

Top 10 Takeaways: Making Your Money Work For You 1. It is equally important to plan for saving for retirement AND for withdrawing after retirement. 2. How you plan for retirement depends on what stage you are at in life. A trusted financial advisor will be able to use their [...]

Case #1-25: Disclosure of Latent Defects (Adopted November, 2000. Revised November, 2022.) REALTOR® A listed Seller S’s home. Buyer B made a purchase offer that was contingent on a home inspection. The home inspection disclosed that the gas furnace needed replacement because unacceptable levels of carbon monoxide were being emitted. [...]

Top 10 Takeaways: Legal Review 1. Section 8 of RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) prohibits any fee, kickback or anything of value in exchange for referrals. 2. An exception to RESPA exists known as "affiliated business arrangement," which comes with its own set of rules that are important to [...]

Top 10 Takeaways: REALTOR® Safety and Self Defense 1. Situational awareness is crucial in all scenarios. 2. Good situational awareness while approaching a property includes: Parking so your vehicle has a clear and un-obstructed exit Scan the area from inside your vehicle. Approach the property and doorway from an angle, [...]

We asked your 2024 Board of Director candidates to answer the following questions to help members make informed decisions regarding who they choose to lead the Association into the future. These are their responses. Discuss the industry issues you would CHAMPION if elected to the Board of Directors. Craig Benham: [...]

What is this? Crowdfund "Fore" the Community: Indoor Golf Edition is happening on Thursday, March 7 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. It’s a 9-hole indoor golf scramble with two person teams and a registration of $50 per golfer. It will be held at X Golf in Okemos. At this [...]

Top 10 Takeaways: Improving Communication, Collaboration and Relationships 1.  Good communication IS collaboration! Tips for improving communication: 2. Consider timelines! Real estate agents run their own business; when would you expect to  hear back from a business?   3. Be responsive. Even if agents aren't able to have a lengthy [...]

(Adopted November, 1987. Revised November, 2013, November, 2017 and November, 2022.) REALTOR® A listed a property in a new subdivision. At the instruction of his client, Seller X, REALTOR® A did not enter the listing in the MLS, did not place a “For Sale” sign on the property and did [...]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkPOjcqEiVY   Are you using buyer agency agreements? If not, you are doing a disservice to your business and opening yourself up to not getting paid.   The buyers agency agreement is a crucial opportunity to explain to your clients what your role is in the transaction and how [...]

Top 10: 1. Misstatements of material fact is a current trend in licensing complaints. This is mostly based on a buyer’s disappointment with condition issues that they learn of after they move in. These claims are often raised against listing agents, not the buyer's agent.   2. The MLS and GLAR [...]