Kevin Sears’ Update from the Road in Chicago
Louisiana REALTORS® • June 21, 2024
Earlier this week President Kevin Sears visited NAR's Chicago headquarters. While there, Kevin recorded his latest On the Road video, where he addresses the new Board of Directors governance structure and shares positive updates on both NAR membership and the Veteran's Administration recent decisions around the VA loan product.
Watch Kevin's video here to also learn about additional member benefits, including the recently released Written Buyer Agreements 101; the Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR®) designation course, offered at no cost through 2024; and an upcoming Broker Power Hour. Stay tuned for Kevin's next update.
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NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide offering homeowners factors to consider when deciding whether to sell their home. The guide includes seven discussion points to help potential sellers think through the decision with the help of a real estate professional who’s a REALTOR®. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow up to two weeks for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Thinking of Selling? 7 Factors to Consider How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient Can’t Pay Your Mortgage? You Have Options 8 Tips for Selling Your Home in Winter Hiring a Remodeling Contractor Real Estate Contract Contingencies Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their home buying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for the next consumer guide, which will look at factors to consider when deciding whether to purchase real estate as an investment.
