VETERANS AFFAIRS SIGNALS TEMPORARY SUSPENSION ON BUYER AGENT PAYMENT BAN

The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to temporarily lift its ban on buyers directly paying for professional real estate representation until the agency deems it necessary to engage in a formal rulemaking process, a VA official said Tuesday at a Mortgage Bankers Association conference in New York.

NAR SETTLEMENT: IMPORTANT UPCOMING DEADLINES

JUNE 18 - ACTION REQUIRED

• Deadline for REALTOR® MLSs to execute Appendix B (to be included as a Released Party)

• Deadline for brokerages who produced $2 billion in gross commission income (GCI) to execute Appendix C (to be included as a Released Party)

• Deadline for non-REALTOR® MLSs to execute Appendix D (to be included as a Released Party)

AUGUST 17 - ACTION REQUIRED

• Earliest date for Plaintiffs to issue class notice

• New NAR MLS Policy takes effect to implement practice changes

• Deadline for REALTOR® MLSs to implement policy changes pursuant to mandatory NAR policy**

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY RECENT TORNADOES

Were you or someone you know affected by the recent tornado outbreak in Nebraska on April 26th? If so, we have funding available to help those in need! 

To date we only have 57 applications for disaster relief of approximately 500 homes that were affected.

If you or someone you know was effected by the April 26th tornadoes, apply today!

WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF!

Join us in welcoming two new great additions to the Nebraska REALTORS® Association staff!

Jennie Flores started in March as our new Education Director and Finance Assistant. Shianne Yarrington joined us this week as our new Member Services and Events Director.

Shianne will be taking over for Jillian Dicke, who will be moving to Chicago at the end of June. Thank you to all you have done for the association, Jillian! We wish you the best of luck in Chicago!

APRIL 2024 FEDERAL HOUSING REPORT

IN NEBRASKA

This report is made by RPR® with MLS data. RPR® is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

PAST PRESIDENTS' SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

Do you have a family member pursuing a degree in Business Administration or Construction Management? Are they a student at UNK, UNL or UNO? Are they a junior or senior in good standing or a post-graduate student in good standing seeking an advanced degree? If so, they are eligible to apply for the Nebraska REALTORS® Association Past Presidents' Scholarship!

The deadline to apply is May 31, 2024.

GRI 104: CONTRACT TO CLOSE (0543R)

July 22 - 23 | 8 am - 5 pm | Zoom Virtual Course

$249.00 Member Price | Earn 12 'R' CE Hours

About the Course:

This course provides an overview of the mortgage process in today’s environment, with automated underwriting, the prevalence of both Appraisal Management Companies (AMCs) and Automated Valuation Models (AVMs). We will go through a timeline from beginning to end, and focus on what licensees need to know to make the process go smoothly, and to assist their buyers.

BROKER SUMMIT

July 31

Innovation Campus, Lincoln

Brokers and Managing Brokers are invited to join us as we bring together the leading voices in real estate to discuss the future of the industry, current trends, legislative updates, and more!

Attend in person or virtually!

SAVE THE DATE!

FALL BUSINESS MEETINGS

September 9 - 11

Embassy Suites, La Vista

Our Fall Meetings will include the Presidential Inaugural of Susan Clark, continuing education opportunities, committee meetings, and more!

Stay tuned... 

Registration opens in July!

NAR NXT, THE REALTOR® EXPERIENCE - REGISTRATION OPEN!

November 8 - 10

Boston, MA

Are you ready to Bring On Business? Registration is open for NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience, Nov. 8-10 in Boston. At NXT, forge new connections, exchange ideas and explore collaborations that could amplify your impact in the industry and extend your real estate business’ reach.