May 1, 2025

MREC NOTICE OF RULEMAKING:

The Maine Real Estate Commission has announced a Notice of Agency Rulemaking with proposed amendments to the following chapters:

• CHAPTER 300: Commission Meetings
• CHAPTER 340: Complaints and Investigations
• CHAPTER 350: Adjudicatory Hearings
• CHAPTER 360: Approval of Qualifying Education Courses
• CHAPTER 370: Continuing Education
• CHAPTER 390: Licensing Procedures and Requirements for Individuals and Agencies
• CHAPTER 400: Real Estate Brokerage Agency and Designated Broker Responsibilities
• CHAPTER 410: Minimum Standards of Practice

Review detailed information including mark-ups (102 pages)

 A public hearing will be held: May 15, 2025 beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Comment deadline is May 27, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Additional details are in the notice. 

MAR LEGAL FORMS CHANGES FOR 2026-MEMBER FEEDBACK BY MAY 12: 

If you have thoughts on what you would like added or changed to MAR legal forms for 2026, or if you have ideas for a new form, please use this blue button below to send feedback by May 12

MAINE TECH HELPLINE:  

As a Maine Association of REALTORS® membership benefit, REALTOR® members have access to the Maine Tech Helpline for questions about software, hardware, technology networking, and your digital devices. To check out the Maine Tech Helpline: Click Here 

As a reminder:

• For MLS or DocuSign assistance, contact Maine Listings at (207) 780-1366 or help@mainelistings.com.  
• For zipForm Plus access assistance, contact MAR at (207) 622-7501 or zipLogix at (866) 279-9653

USING AI IN YOUR BUSINESS?

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your business? Check out this recent Tech Helpline blog that provides warnings and best practices

MOBILE HOME PARKS:

Do you own or manage a mobile home park in Maine? We’d like to talk with you about pending state of Maine legislation. Please reach out to Claire

LUNCH AND LEARN: PATHWAYS TO HOMEOWNERSHIP- MAY 6, NEXT TUESDAY!

On May 6, MAR will be joined by Maine Housing’s Tina Partridge, Homeownership and Mortgage Lending Manager, and Maggie Silva, Outreach and Education Coordinator. They will discuss Maine Housing's inventory of available homebuyer programs – some have new guidelines which broaden eligibility. Grab some lunch and join us via Zoom to learn more. Register below with the blue button!

ZONING ATLAS:

Have you checked out the Zoning Atlas? Progress is being made with data from Maine, and town data is being added regularly: Check it out here!

MAINE REALTOR® MAGAZINE DELIVERY PREFERENCE:

Maine REALTOR® Magazine is mailed to your office address unless you update your Communication Preference in the Maine Association of REALTORS® membership database.

To update your “Communication Preference”:

1)    Login to the Maine Association of REALTORS® RAMCO portal link: Login Here

2)    Help info is on the top and side of the portal sign-in screen.

3)    Click on the “Update Your Member Profile” in the blue box (upper left)

4)    Note the five sections on the left to update (Main, Home Address, Mailing Address, Personal, Communication Preferences)

5)    Update your information in each section and be sure to click on Save at the bottom of each section.

NAR’S REAL ESTATE TODAY RADIO AND PODCASTS:

Get the latest news and information about the real estate market from experts who open doors to home ownership. To access on radio, podcasts, and mobile devices: Listen here!

On Sundays from 1:00 – 3:00 you can listen live on 101.3 FM or 103.9 FM. 

2026 NAR COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT PROCESS:  

The deadline is May 15 if you would like to request an appointment to a 2026 National Association of REALTORS® Committee. NAR Committees will meet in May and November 2026 at the national REALTOR® meetings (in D.C. and New Orleans) and may also meet virtually at other times during the year. There are currently 17 Maine REALTORS® serving on NAR committees during 2025.

Please note: NAR committee applications are completed online. 

Step 1: you must create/update an Expertise Profile on NAR.realtor;

Step 2: you can apply for up to five NAR committee appointments;

Step 3: you may seek endorsements/recommendations for your applications (which is important to do).

Click here for a list of NAR committees, a link for your Expertise Profile, access to the 2026 NAR Committee Application process (NAR.realtor login required), and FAQ’s about the NAR Committee process

For login assistance for the NAR website (NAR.realtor): 1-800-874-6500

Please contact Suzanne with any questions.

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