August 2024 Forms Update Videos and Webinar Recording Now Available | |
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The August 2024 Form Update videos are now available. Visit our website and learn more about the new form changes. All updated forms are now available on Form Simplicity and Transaction Desk. Please remember that the NAR Settlement requires implementation of practice changes by or before August 17th. *Please take time to read the important disclaimer at the start of the form videos*
If you have any questions related to the new practice changes or forms releases please contact our office at (208) 342-3585 or email us at questions@idahorealtors.com.
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ICYMI | Watch the NAR Settlement and Form Changes Wednesday Webinar Recording | |
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The Idaho REALTORS® July Wednesday Webinar Recording is now available. These webinars covered critical topics, including the NAR Settlement and the new form changes going into effect this August.
Webinar Highlights:
- Detailed explanation of the NAR Settlement and its implications.
- Overview of the new form changes effective from August.
- Practical guidance on using the new forms and ensuring compliance.
We encourage our members to review this recording to stay informed and ensure you are up-to-date with the latest industry changes.
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Idaho REALTORS® Award 2024 Scholarships to Community-Minded Students | |
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Jake Farris, Taci Rouse, Sophia Tillotson, Brooke Bourdon, Andrew Hazen, Annastasia Waters, Brynlee Shippen
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Idaho REALTORS®, the voice of Real Estate in Idaho, is announcing its seven scholarship recipients for 2024. The scholarship recipients, attending an Idaho college or university in the fall, earned the awards through academics, achievement, and community service.
“Idaho REALTORS® is excited to support this year’s scholarship recipients as they embark on their higher education journeys,” said Katrina Wehr, President, Idaho REALTORS® Association. “We believe in the potential of these outstanding individuals to make a positive impact in their communities and the real estate industry. Our investment in their education is an investment in the future of Idaho.”
The recipients of the top Idaho REALTORS® scholarships of $2,500 are:
- Brook Bourdon (Caldwell): She graduated from Vallivue High School in Caldwell. She will be attending the University of Idaho to study Business Marketing.
- Annastasia Waters (Meridian): She graduated from Renaissance High School in Meridian. She will be attending Boise State University to study Humanities and English.
The five recipients of the $1,500 scholarships are:
- Taci Rouse (New Plymouth): She is currently a student at the University of Idaho studying Interior Architecture and Design.
- Andrew Hazen (Nampa): He graduated from Skyview High School in Nampa. He is attending the College of Idaho to study Biology, Psychology, and Communication.
- Jakob Farris (Meridian): He is currently enrolled as a student at the University of Idaho studying Marketing and Entrepreneurship.
- Brynlee Shippen (Rigby): She graduated from Rigby High School this year. She will be attending Brigham Young University to study Business Administration and Marketing.
- Sophia Tillotson (Rigby): She graduated from Rigby High School this year. She will be attending Brigham Young University Idaho to study Business Management and Marketing.
We look forward to watching these dedicated individuals continue their journey towards higher education and community service, proudly representing Idaho REALTORS®.
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ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS: 2024 IR Good Neighbor Award |  | |
The Idaho REALTORS® Good Neighbor Award is an award that recognizes REALTORS® who have made an extraordinary impact on their community through volunteer work. To be eligible, nominees must be members of Idaho REALTORS® in good standing and should have made a significant impact as a volunteer for a nonprofit organization. The award focuses on the level of personal contribution, the impact of personal contribution, the broadness of impact, and the project’s suitability as a role model for other REALTORS®. Nominees can document the results of their individual involvement through published reports and/or testimonials from the organization they served or the people they helped. The award is intended to recognize individual contributions, not the association- or company-wide efforts. Nominations must be accompanied by a completed entry form and received by 5 PM MT on the deadline date to be considered for that calendar year’s awards.
- The 2024 Deadline is August 16th at 5:00 pm MT.
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Please Submit Finalized Scoring and Entry Forms to IAR@Idahorealtors.com.
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Submit Your Form Suggestions | |
Do you have suggestions or proposed changes for the Idaho REALTORS® Forms? IR is currently collecting suggested form changes via our website. We welcome our members to share feedback and suggested changes with us. Please remember to share the RE form number with your suggestion. We appreciate the input from our members to help us improve our forms. If you have any questions please contact Melissa Gray at mgray@idahorealtors.com. | |
Sign Up for REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts! | |
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REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts, NAR’s advocacy texting platform, offers REALTOR® Associations and REALTORS® a way to stay connected directly from their cell phone or tablet.
When a national or state legislative call for action is launched, subscribers get a short text message, containing information to take action.
REALTORS® can sign up for REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts using this form or by texting the word REALTORS to 30644.
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IR Community Outreach Visit: One By One Foundation | | |
Last Tuesday, the Idaho REALTORS® team had the pleasure of visiting the One By One Foundation for our latest community outreach event. One By One, founded by Josephine (Jo) and Randy Hopkins, has been dedicated to healing the Minds, Hearts, and Spirits of those in need since 2007. Their work spans from local efforts in Idaho, to international projects in Ghana, West Africa.
During our visit, we met with Randy Hopkins, who gave us a deeper insight into their mission and the various ways they are making a difference. Our staff then had the opportunity to assist in caring for the farm animals - such as goats, donkeys, pigs, and sheep - and spent the morning walking the animals around the farm, feeding them, and learning about the profound impact these activities have on participants' emotional well-being.
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The One By One Foundation focuses on three primary areas:
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Healing Minds: The foundation provides education and self-sustaining business opportunities to impoverished and orphaned students in Ghana. Their goal is to offer financial support, education, and opportunities to foster both personal and community growth.
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Healing Hearts: Locally, the foundation engages in animal-assisted activities. These interactive farm and animal activities are designed to offer therapeutic benefits to children and adults.
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Healing Spirits: The foundation also promotes the practice of Yoga meditation, offering free public lectures and programs to those interested.
By supporting these programs, the foundation aims to provide Mind, Heart, and Spiritual healing to a broader audience.
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Our visit was a reminder of the incredible power of community and the difference that dedicated individuals and organizations can make. We are grateful to Randy and Jo Hopkins for their inspiring work. For more information about the One By One Foundation and how you can support their mission, please visit their website. | |
Idaho REALTOR® 2024 Convention Registration Available Now | |
Registration is now open for the Idaho REALTORS® 2024 Convention, which will take place at the Boise Centre East conference center located in downtown Boise, ID!
Why Go?
Save the date for the Idaho REALTORS® 2024 Convention, October 1st – 4th! This week-long event will feature a variety of educational classes, keynote address, a board of directors and membership meeting, and the inaugural celebration for the incoming 2025 IR President – Julie Anglesey.
This is a must-attend event for all Idaho REALTORS® looking to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in the industry, network with fellow professionals, and participate in the governance of the organization. We can’t wait to see you there!
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