July 2022

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Idaho REALTORS® Works with

Imagine Idaho to Expand Broadband Access

Lets Get Connected!

Idaho REALTORS® is excited to work with Imagine Idaho on its campaign to test Idaho's broadband capacity and secure funding to expand broadband coverage. Once-in-a-generation federal grant funding for broadband infrastructure buildout is upon us, and Idaho stands to receive up to $1 BILLION to connect unserved and underserved Idahoans. However, this relies on having accurate data about Idaho’s broadband to be awarded this significant funding. In the weeks ahead Imagine Idaho will need the help of all IR members!


Imagine Idaho is conducting an internet speed-testing campaign to gather household and local

business speed, access, and cost data to demonstrate Idaho’s broadband needs. Your participation

and promotion of Imagine Idaho's speed-testing campaign to your friends, families, colleagues and communities will improve the quality of life for thousands of Idahoans. It can change how all Idahoans

learn, visit our doctors, and more from the comfort of our homes. Please visit www.imagineidaho.org/speed-test to complete a speed test. Imagine Idaho asks that it only be

completed from a laptop or desktop computer connected to your in-home internet service.


Will your Information be Protected? 

 Yes! All information collected is confidential and will include your location, service provider,

upload and download speeds, and the cost of service.

 

Contact Imagine Idaho

Please contact Christina Culver at christina@imagineidaho.org or Tucker Craig

at tucker@imagineidaho.org to learn more about how you can get involved. They need all the

support we can get to make this vision a reality for Idaho.

Visit the Speed Test Site
Learn More About Imagine Idaho

Idaho REALTORS® 2022 Association Elections and Guide

The 2022 Idaho REALTORS® application period for candidates is open and the 2022 Election Guide is now available.


IR is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: 

• First Vice President; 

• East District Vice President;

• North District Vice President; 

• NAR Director (Small Board); and

• NAR Director (Mid-Sized Board).


The IR Elections Application and Nominations Deadlines for Candidates Is July 18th!

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Visit https://idahorealtors.com/2022-elections/ to download the election guide and learn more.

Understanding Property Taxes

Have you received questions about recent property tax assessments? This time of year as everyone receives assessments from their counties questions and worries arise about changes to property taxes. To help navigate these questions we welcome our members to watch the video below from the Idaho Association of Counties as well as read the overview from the Idaho State Tax Commission. There is even a link to a calculator to calculate your potential property taxes.


Remember – an increased assessment does not necessarily mean increased property taxes.

Click HERE to Visit the Idaho Tax Commission Website
Click HERE to Use the Property Tax Calculator (Please note that this is a tool for estimates, not an actual determiniation of tax liability)

Now Accepting IR 2022 ROTY Nominations!

IR is now accepting nominations for the 2022 REALTOR® of the Year. Help us recognize and celebrate the REALTOR® in our association that has done the most this year to support their community and embodied the REALTOR® spirit at the local, state, and national levels. The application deadline is August 5, 2022, at 5:00 pm MDT. Visit our website for more information.

Click HERE to Visit Our Website for More Information

Congratulations to the June Mobile Alerts Registration Contest Winner!

Thank you to everyone who participated in Idaho REALTORS® June Mobile Alert Contest! We saw 193 subscribers sign up for mobile alerts over the course of the month. 


Mendy Stevens of Heritage Shores Realty was selected as the lucky winner of the contest! Mendy was randomly selected from the June subscribers to win the grand prize of free registration to the Idaho REALTORS® Convention in Coeur d'Alene this October. Thank you to all who participated in our contest, and congratulations again to Mendy!


Sign Up for Mobile Alerts HERE!

Now Accepting Early Bird Registration for the

Idaho REALTORS® 2022 Convention

Early bird registration is open for the Idaho REALTORS® 2022 Convention. This year's convention will be held at the Coeur d'Alene Resort from October 4th - 7th. Up to 45 Idaho CE Credits will be available at courses throughout the convention, including courses such as:

  • Why Reverse Mortgage Should be Part of my Real Estate Practice #E1475-2 CE
  • Idaho Real Estate Commission Meeting-Up to 4 CE
  • Transforming Difficult Situations into Profitable Deals (CRS Elective)- #D1151-7 CE
  • GRI 102: Professional Standards-Ethics; Risk Reduction #GRI102-12 CE
  • Real Estate Safety Matters: Safe Business=Smart Business #E1170- 3 CE
  • Home Insurance Education for Real Estate Professionals #E1255- 2 CE
  • How to TC your own File #E1518- 2 CE
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Register for an Early Bird Rate HERE
Reserve Your Room HERE

Plus more to come, including courses on social media, marketing, and forms.


Early bird pricing ENDS July 15, so don't wait to register! 

ICYMI: New Episode of the Idaho REALTORS® Podcast

IR Interviews Alex Adams, DFM Director

The newest episode of the Idaho REALTORS® podcast is available now! In this episode, Government Affairs Director Max Pond talks with Alex Adams, Idaho Division of Financial Management Director. In their meeting, they discuss Alex's history working with the state, the work at DFM, and the new state budget that began on July 1st. 


You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also watch full episodes in video on YouTube or follow the podcast's RSS feed.

Upcoming Classes

September 1-2

TWIN FALLS: GRI 201


Business Planning & Technology; Sales & Marketing with Rich Sands - 12 CE

Participants will identify the components of a business plan and create the foundation to building your own focusing on how YOU want to operate your business. The class will review the latest and greatest technology and media tools you can utilize in your business to communicate with the consumer as well as becoming more effective and efficient.

Click HERE to Register
Industry News

How Home Flipping is Affecting the Housing Market

by cbsnews.com | 7/5/2022


House flipping across the U.S. is at its highest levels in more than 20 years. While investors are taking advantage of a white-hot market, home buyers are feeling a pinch. Jennifer Kingson, chief correspondent at Axios, joins CBS News to explain how house flipping may be hurting the overall housing market.


Watch the full video HERE

Upcoming Events & Education
2022 Calendar HERE
Subject to changes. Updates may be found at idahorealtors.com.
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