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Capitol Update: April 8 | IP Reform and Foreign Ag Land Sales

By Missouri REALTOR Party posted 10 days ago
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Missouri REALTORS ® , Let's begin with some REALTOR ® Days Kudos: The Missouri Scout daily politics newsletter recently tipped its hat to the Capitol presence this session of REALTORS ® from across the state - another indicator of the grassroots strength of our association: “REALTORS ® Working The Halls: It’s no secret that the Missouri REALTORS ® are standing firm against SJR 74, which requires concurrent majorities to pass constitutional amendments by initiative petition. The REALTORS ® – Missouri's largest professional trade association – have twice successfully used the IP process to protect citizens from higher taxes. The REALTORS ® have been quietly ...
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Read, Watch, Listen: Fair Housing Resources

By Missouri REALTORS posted 17 days ago
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April is Fair Housing Month, a time to reflect on the importance of housing equity, as well as the challenges that continue to limit accessibility. As Missouri REALTORS ® , we have a responsibility to stay informed on the history of fair housing and to remain engaged in advancing fair housing initiatives within our communities. Quite simply: A commitment to fair housing is a commitment to the American Dream of homeownership. With National Association of REALTOR ® courses like At Home With Diversity, Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing, and Fairhaven, in addition to the Diversity & Inclusion Learning Series at this year’s Spring Business ...
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Missouri REALTORS® Business Conference Testimonials

By Missouri REALTORS posted 27 days ago
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In January, hundreds of Missouri REALTORS ® kicked off the new year with the 2024 Winter Business Conference in St. Louis. Despite the chilly weather, attendees enjoyed a week of enlightening sessions led by industry experts and invaluable networking opportunities. Following January's conference, @Will Klein , a St. Charles REALTOR ® , sparked a discussion on The LANDING by asking: What was your favorite moment and/or take away from the conference? The flood of responses was nothing short of fantastic. As we gear up for the 2024 Spring Business Conference , we wanted to reflect on these testimonials. Whether you're familiar with Missouri REALTOR ...
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Leadership Spotlight: Kimberly Turner, Esq.

By Missouri REALTORS posted 27 days ago
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Missouri REALTORS® are so much more than just real estate professionals. They dedicate their time to serving on school boards and running for elected positions. They educate, serve on panels, volunteer, and facilitate industry discussions. Their philanthropic efforts are inspiring, and the difference they are making within their communities is significant. Our Leadership Spotlight series highlights these efforts and introduces some of our wonderful members. This month, we are shining the Leadership Spotlight on Kimberly Turner, Esq. Kimberly Turner, with Worth Clark Realty, serves the St. Louis and St. Charles areas as both a dedicated REALTOR® and leader. ...
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President’s Blog | Join us at the Spring Business Conference!

By Derek Schriewer posted 28 days ago
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Missouri REALTORS ® , Our Spring Business Conference will take place April 23-25 in Kansas City and I’m excited to see everyone in just over a month. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about anticipated and upcoming changes resulting from the National Association of REALTORS ® (NAR) settlement that was recently announced. During this time, you will also be able to attend governance meetings, hear from guest speakers, and participate in numerous networking and educational sessions. We will get the week started on Monday with “Living the Dream | Fair Housing for All.” Hosted by the Missouri Chapter of REALTORS ® Land Institute (RLI), this event ...
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Avoid Potential Pitfalls with Property Association Documents

By Lisa Scoble posted 03-14-2024
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Sellers need to provide current homeowners association (HOA) or other association documents to buyers based on the requirements in the governing Purchase Agreement. It is vital that listing agents do not obtain HOA documents for sellers from sources other than the HOA since their governing documents may have been amended to include severe restrictions impeding buyers from using the property as they intended to. Learn from this agent and ensure the HOA documents you receive and provide are accurate and updated. Situation A seller listed a high-end home in a prestigious development governed by an HOA. Recently, the HOA changed their Declaration of Covenants, ...
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Capitol Update: March 11, 2024 | Protecting Landlord Rights + Eviction Moratorium Clears Senate

By Missouri REALTOR Party posted 03-11-2024
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Missouri REALTORS ® , Legislation barring local governments from imposing certain restrictions on landlords passed the House by a 103-33 vote after first-round perfection last week. House Bill 2385 , sponsored by Rep. Ben Keathley (R-Chesterfield), is strongly backed by Missouri REALTORS ® . Our chief lobbyist Sam Licklider was among more than 40 witnesses testifying in support of the measure in committee. Under HB2385, local governments could not require landlords to accept federal vouchers for housing, commonly known as “Section 8.” Local governments also could not bar landlords from declining to rent to a prospective tenant based upon common safeguards ...
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Now Accepting 2025 O2 Leadership Applications!

By Breanna Vanstrom posted 03-06-2024
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Missouri REALTORS ® , We’re still early in 2024 but it’s time to begin planning our 2025 governance structure known as  Outreach & Output  (O2). This structure was designed to align our governance work with our mission and provide a variety of opportunities for members to participate in the process of leading our association into the future. To get involved, I encourage you to  sign up for a leadership, mission committee, or output group role. You can also sign up for a statewide professional standards committee . Life Members and REALTOR ® Emeritus members may apply for State Director positions within the leadership application as well. The deadline ...
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Capitol Update: March 5, 2024 | Foreign Land Ownership + Protecting Citizens’ Initiative Power

By Missouri REALTOR Party posted 03-05-2024
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Missouri REALTORS ® , HB1957 by Rep. Mike Haffner (R-Pleasant Hill) prohibits the sale of agricultural land to non-resident aliens. The bill, while not perfect, is now more reasonable. It decreases the amount of Missouri agricultural property that non-resident aliens may own to 0.5 percent of the total agricultural land in the state. It also prohibits ownership of agricultural property by foreign adversaries, such as Russia, China, Venezuela, North Korea, and Cuba. It has been recommended “do-pass” in committee and awaits House floor debate. HB1961 by Rep. Alex Riley (R-Springfield) and HB2197 by Rep. Brad Hudson (R-Cape Fair) both require a state ...
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Agent Gets Too Involved in Sellers Property Disclosure Statement

By Lisa Scoble posted 02-21-2024
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It is imperative to double-check your work and confirm everything on the Sellers Property Disclosure Statement with the sellers. Otherwise, you and the sellers might be exposed to unwanted litigation. Situation A real estate agent listed a 4,000 square foot brick colonial home seated on several acres of land for a couple who was relocating to another part of the country. The 35-year-old home had numerous features, including fireplaces in the kitchen, living room, and master bedroom. It wasn’t long before the property went under contract that lead to an otherwise uneventful closing. Problem Turns out that the fireplaces were all in very poor ...
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Setting Parameters for Disclosure Requirements Involving Defects

By Lisa Scoble posted 02-21-2024
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Disclosure requirements can be a complex topic to maneuver with clients. When a seller asks if they should disclose a “defect” or not, you might automatically want to give them advice. However, that might not always be the best course of action. Learn from this real estate agent’s mistake to determine if and when you should advise a client on disclosure requirements. Situation A seller contacted a real estate agent to act as the seller’s agent in a residential home sale. At various times over the years the seller had owned the property, the seller would notice water intrusion in the front door area around the transom and windows. The seller decided to make ...
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Spring Cleaning Your Professional Life

By Missouri REALTORS posted 02-19-2024
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As spring approaches, it's not just our homes that could use a thorough cleaning – our professional lives could benefit from a fresh start too. As REALTORS ® , staying organized is crucial for success. From managing client relationships to keeping track of listings and appointments, organization can make all the difference in providing fantastic service and maximizing productivity. So, let's roll up our sleeves and dive into some professional spring cleaning, Missouri REALTORS ® ! Declutter Your Workspace: Start by tidying up your workspace. Clear off your desk, file away paperwork, and get rid of any unnecessary clutter. A clean workspace can help improve ...
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Capitol Update: February 15, 2024 | Priority Issue Advances to Senate

By Missouri REALTOR Party posted 02-15-2024
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Missouri REALTORS ® , A Missouri REALTORS ® state legislative priority has advanced in the Capitol. House Bill 2062 , sponsored by Rep. Chris Brown of Clay County, would bar local governments from enforcing a moratorium on evictions unless it is specifically authorized by state law. Several REALTORS ® who were visiting the Capitol for our weekly REALTOR ® Days were present in the House as representatives debated the measure. On Monday, HB2062 won final House passage 111-26 and the bill moves to the Senate. From The Kansas City Star’s coverage: “ The legislation, filed by Rep. Chris Brown , a Kansas City Republican who also co-owns a family real-estate ...
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Leadership Spotlight: Carol Duke

By Missouri REALTORS posted 02-15-2024
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Missouri REALTORS ® are so much more than just real estate professionals. They dedicate their time to serving on school boards and running for elected positions. They educate, serve on panels, volunteer and facilitate industry discussions. Their philanthropic efforts are inspiring, and the difference they are making within their communities is significant. Our Leadership Spotlight series highlights these efforts and introduces some of our wonderful members. This month, we are shining the Leadership Spotlight on Carol Duke. Hailing from Lake of the Ozarks, Carol Duke stands out as both a dedicated REALTOR ® and a respected leader. Carol's involvement with ...
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Capitol Update: February 5, 2024 | Protecting Citizen Initiative Power

By Missouri REALTOR Party posted 02-05-2024
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Missouri REALTORS ® , A priority 2024 legislative issue for Missouri REALTORS ® is protection of a key tool in our association’s arsenal for advocacy – the power of citizens to propose constitutional amendments and statutes directly to voters. REALTORS ® have twice followed this constitutional process, in 2010 and 2016, to successfully propose and enact citizen bans on real estate transfer taxes and sales taxes on services. The citizens’ IP power has served Missourians well for 114 years. A key legislative proposal that would weaken citizens’ power of direct democracy, Senate Joint Resolution 74 , has been advanced to the Senate calendar for floor debate ...
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Capitol Update: January 31, 2024 | Issues of Interest

By Missouri REALTOR Party posted 01-31-2024
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Missouri REALTORS ® , The 2024 Missouri General Assembly is underway and the Missouri REALTORS ® lobbying team is working on several issues of interest. Here’s a highlight of three current issues getting attention, and we will report on other issues in the coming days. Protecting Citizen Initiative Process Between the House and the Senate, at least 25 proposals have been filed in regard to the citizen ballot initiative process that has served Missourians for more than 100 years. Missouri REALTORS ® position is simple and straightforward: - The IP process has served our citizens well and it doesn’t need to be changed. - REALTORS ® have twice used ...
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President’s Blog | 2024 Winter Business Conference Highlights

By Derek Schriewer posted 01-29-2024
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Missouri REALTORS ® , As your 2024 Missouri REALTORS ® President, I’d like to thank you for taking time from your business to join Missouri REALTORS ® and your peers from around the state to discuss trends in our industry, opportunities for our association, and developments within our great state of Missouri at our recent Winter Business Conference. We had over 400 Missouri REALTORS ® members, affiliates, and sponsors in person in St. Louis. Following governance meetings and educational offerings, members participated in the Opening General Session on Tuesday afternoon. Helping us kick off the conference were members of the Missouri REALTORS ® Leadership ...
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February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day

By Missouri REALTORS posted 01-23-2024
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Mark your calendars, Missouri REALTORS ® ! February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day, a perfect opportunity to make a positive impact on your communities. As advocates for community well-being, Missouri REALTORS ® can embrace this day to spread kindness, strengthen local connections, and contribute to the betterment of the neighborhoods you serve. To kickstart your random acts of kindness, we've curated some ideas below. Get creative and get organized early! 1. Surprise Your Neighbors Whether you leave uplifting notes, organize a community cleanup, or deliver treats to doorsteps, thoughtful gestures for your neighbors will create a sense of camaraderie. ...
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Leadership Spotlight: Dan Hartman

By Missouri REALTORS posted 01-23-2024
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Missouri REALTORS ® are so much more than just real estate professionals. They dedicate their time to serving on school boards and running for elected positions. They educate, serve on panels, volunteer and facilitate industry discussions. Their philanthropic efforts are inspiring, and the difference they are making within their communities is significant. Our Leadership Spotlight series highlights these efforts and introduces some of our wonderful members. This month, we are shining the Leadership Spotlight on Dan Hartman. Dan Hartman, a real estate professional and leader hailing from the Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS ® , sets himself ...
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Failure to Disclose Future Development Plans Made Dream Home Become a Nightmare

By Lisa Scoble posted 12-19-2023
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This real estate agent learned the importance of disclosure the hard way. Even if you think your buyers have all the information needed to make a decision, it’s still vital to disclose everything you and the sellers know about the property. Situation A real estate agent was given the opportunity to list and sell a picturesque historic residence surrounded by fields of wildflowers with views of a lake and mountain range. This property was located on a tourist road linking the town center and an interstate highway. Once this beautiful home was advertised in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), it instantly garnered tremendous interest, but no one had a ...
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