lighthouse

News

2020 NAR-DOJ Agreement Regarding MLS Rules

Nov 23, 2020
|
Last week, NAR reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to make certain changes to the Code of Ethics and MLS policies regarding providing information about commissions and MLS participation. Although the exact language of the proposed settlement is still being finalized, most of the changes seek to more explicitly state what…
Read More »

BREAKING NEWS! Revisions to COVID-19 Real Estate Restrictions

Nov 16, 2020
|
The Governor announced wide ranging restrictions that will go into effect Monday, November 16th through December 14th, to try to curb the surge in new COVID-19 cases in Washington State. Some of these restrictions will impact residential and commercial real estate operations. As of Monday, November 16th: All real estate open houses are suspended. Professional…
Read More »

NAR Passes Expansion of Article 10 of the Code of Ethics

Nov 13, 2020
|
NAR’s Board of Directors today strengthened REALTORS®’ commitment to upholding fair housing ideals, approving a series of recommendations from NAR’s Professional Standards Committee that extend the application of Article 10 of the Code of Ethics to discriminatory speech and conduct outside of members’ real estate practices. Article 10 prohibits REALTORS® from discriminating on the basis…
Read More »

NOV. 23: Supra Tips & Tricks Webinar

Nov 09, 2020
|
NOV. 23 @ 9AM-10:30AM SUPRA TIPS & TRICKS WEBINAR "What's New & Exciting, What's Old & Done, and What's On the Horizon" You've purchased your Supra lockbox, now get to know it better! Come and learn tips and tricks of the Supra Lockbox System from Supra Account Manager Kory Soo Epperson! Kory will cover features…
Read More »

The Most Effective Types of Blog Posts

Oct 20, 2020
|
Many real estate professionals have business blogs, and that time blogging can pay off in your marketing, according to the 7th Annual Blogging Survey from Orbit Media Studios, a website development company. Fifty-four percent of nearly 1,300 bloggers across industries said blogging delivers “some marketing results.” “We find over and over again that greater efforts…
Read More »

Open House Guidance

Oct 07, 2020
|
On October 6th, the Governor announced that limited open houses are now permitted in Phase 1.5, Phase 2, and Phase 3 counties. In order to hold an open house, the firm and broker must take measures to ensure that occupancy is restricted to the gathering size permitted by the current county phase and all other…
Read More »

Get Out the Vote! #RealtorsVote

Sep 16, 2020
|
Are you registered to vote? Is your voter registration information up to date? On November 3rd, make sure #RealtorsVote and support candidates who understand the issues important to the industry and issues that promote homeownership. Why Should #RealtorsVote? On Election Day, you’re not just voting on presidential candidates. Your vote will determine: 33 U.S. Senate…
Read More »

How to Handle Bidding Wars Legally

Sep 09, 2020
|
Ultra-competitive housing markets have fueled bidding wars as buyers frantically compete for a limited number of homes for-sale. Real estate professionals are finding themselves helping their home-buying clients navigate multiple offer situations. But they must be careful to avoid misunderstandings and reduce the risk of discrimination in the process, too. “Real estate professionals can help…
Read More »

The Importance of the 2020 Census

Sep 02, 2020
|
Article I, Section 2 of the United States Constitution mandates that a census take place every 10 years in all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia and all U.S. territories.  The decennial census is a full population count of all individuals living in the United States in that given year. The first Census was…
Read More »

Safe Real Estate – All Year Round

Sep 02, 2020
|
We have all experienced increased levels of stress over the COVID-19 shutdown, quarantine, and the impact on the economy. People who are normally able to find healthy ways to relieve stress such as exercise, yoga, mediation, cooking, are beginning to suffer quarantine-fatigue. These same stressors have impacted the predators in our society and we have…
Read More »
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Join Our Ranks 

The Tri-City Association of REALTORS® is a professional trade organization whose members are licensed real estate brokers located primarily in the greater Tri-City area including:

Kennewick
Pasco
Richland
West Richland
& Beyond
Become a Member

Find Us

Tri-City Association of Realtors®
7151 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336

Contact

Tel: 1-509-783-2184
Fax:1-509-735-2572
Hours: Mon–Fri, 8AM–5PM

REALTORS®

About Us

© 2014 – 2025 Tri-City Association of REALTORS® Privacy Policy.Sitemap.DMCA Notice.
By providing links to other sites, tricityaor.com does not guarantee, approve or endorse the information or products available on these sites. If you feel a copyright has been violated on our website, please contact us.
magnifiercross