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Voting is a great step towards building strong communities, protecting property rights and promoting a vibrant business environment. Polls are open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. local time. You have the right to vote if you are in line by 8 p.m. Not registered? Voters may register the day [...]

What does the "DPR Eligible" field mean? DPR stands for Down Payment Resource. Down Payment Resource is a partner of the Association that connects buyers with down payment assistance programs. When a listing is marked as DPR eligible, it means that property qualifies for down payment assistance and can show [...]

1. Agents cannot dictate which title company is being used. 2. Informational inspection is not a legal term. If you are having an inspection but it is not a contingency, then write that. 3. Buyers have no right to complain if a love letter isn't presented. 4. The most valuable [...]

Properties currently subject to a listing contract and reported to MLS in which the Participant has been directed by the Seller: Listings can only stay in the Coming Soon status for up to 14 days The status will automatically change to Active on the date set by the listing agent [...]

Top 5 Takeaways- REALTOR® Self Protection September General Membership Meeting 9/16/2021   1. Meet clients in the office for the first time, take documentation of their ID, license plate and vehicle details for ALL. 2. Allow clients to lead the way in showings. Never enter a room or go down [...]

Deborah Cooper REALTOR at Coldwell Banker Frewen Realty Years as GLAR Member: 17 What do you believe makes you a qualified candidate for the Board of Directors?  I have volunteered and served several years in the community and on various GLAR committees. I have served [...]

By Craig Puckett Government Affairs Director Voting has begun for the 2022 Michigan REALTORS® District Director Elections. The Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS® has two members running in the election. Chris Dean for District 7 and Beth Graham for District 8. Members living in these Congressional Districts with an NRDS [...]

This March, the Association launched a new website at www.glaronline.com. Aside from looking pretty, this site also allows members to sign in with Flex credentials to access their membership accounts. On this site you can do important membership functions such as register for education classes, update your billing information, invest [...]

The Accredited Buyer's Representative Designation is coming to Lansing this August 2 and 9! The ABR is the benchmark in excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation demonstrates a commitment to providing outstanding service to buyers.   Agents will learn: -How to demonstrate your value to today's buyer -The skills [...]

Realist has added a new search field in their property database called the " Sell Score." The sell score is a valuable data point that allows agents to search for properties that are likely to become listings. The sell score is based on the propensity to list model. Properties with [...]

1. Racial discrimination in real estate was considered illegal as early as 1866. Unfortunately, racial discrimination is taking place to this day. 2. Redlining was set in place by the FHA. FHA would not insure mortgages in what was defined as "hazardous" areas, also known as redlined districts. Communities redlined [...]

1. Advertising under the Fair Housing Act is broad and includes any promotional materials (newspaper ad, billboard, internet ad) but ALSO any verbal statements made. 2. When advertising listings, describe the property not the people. 3. If you are advertising online, understand that including or excluding certain audiences or neighborhoods [...]

NAR’s federal advocacy team worked tirelessly in 2020 to protect the real estate sector during the pandemic and make progress on many other priorities. Although not an exhaustive list, here are 20 victories that REALTORS® can be proud of. 1. The Three Magic Phrases: Self-Employed, Independent Contractor, and Sole Proprietor [...]

On January 14, the Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS® (GLAR) started off the new year with its annual presidential inaugural event. The celebration was held online this year with giveaways from local businesses, engaging and lighthearted videos, recognition of committee members and award winners and a virtual swearing in of [...]

1. Nationwide, median list prices fell 27%, but not in Michigan! 2. Mortgage Rates are trending down 3. Economic growth in the area includes the new McLaren Hospital, Target in Downtown East Lansing, the Meijer in downtown Lansing, and more. 4. East Lansing has had a 10% decrease in MSU [...]

5 Things You missed at the Mid-Michigan Economic Summit - McLaren Hospital being built in Lansing is historic and unheard of -Shaping The Avenue is looking to change the Michigan/Grand River Avenue corridor to support residents, business, and all modes of transportation -90% of Millennial renters want to own a [...]

February 2018 General Membership Meeting 1. 60% of Americans do not have an emergency savings of $1,000 or more. 2. MSHDA has a media marketing kit available to REALTORS® with a ton of great resources. See kit here 3. 6% is the maximum seller contribution for a USDA Rural development [...]

March 2018 General Membership Meeting 1. Homes can be a flood way, and that is bad news. 2. Sellers agents need to ask sellers the right questions, including "have you ever flooded?" and "have you ever paid flood insurance?" 3. It is super easy to investigate the flood zone on [...]

Culture is a way of life of a group of people --the behaviors, beliefs, values and symbols that they accept, generally without thinking about them.2. In 2015, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that claims of racial discrimination in housing cases shouldn't be limited by questions of intent.3. [...]

The 2018 RPAC Golf Outing raised almost $10,000, more than any RPAC Outing in recent history.  A total of $9,992.35 will be used to help fight issues affecting real estate and support REALTOR® friendly candidates. A whopping 27 teams took part of this beautiful day on the green. Thank you [...]

Looking for a way to immerse yourself in the industry and connect with colleagues before you meet at the closing table? Get involved in a committee or task force! This is a great way expand your network, generate lead potential and have your voice heard while giving back. We need [...]

As of January 9, 2019, you will notice changes made to the document review process including: -Ability to scroll through the document to review each page -The removal of Next and Previous buttons; you can still jump to a specific page number -Page labels will now be formatted as Current [...]

The Greater Lansing Association of REALTORS® (GLAR) and Michigan Realtors® (MR) has conducted candidate interviews for seats in the Michigan House of Representatives and Senate. Prior to the interview, candidates completed an extensive questionnaire on real estate related issues. The following real estate friendly candidates have been endorsed by GLAR [...]

1.Michigan texting and driving law (257.602b) specifies that writing AND reading texts is illegal. To use a phone as a GPS, it must be docked to the car. That does not include sitting in the cupholder or being held in your hand. The most common cyber crime is business email [...]

Promotional incentives (cash or a prize) may be considered an illegal referral fee if the recipient is anyone other than a potential buyer or seller. (MCL 339.25.12(1)(h)) According to Michigan law, homeowners are allowed to have a camera recording video for security purposes. However the law does NOT PERMIT the [...]