December 18, 2018
As of last week, the Arkansas Tax Reform and Relief Legislative Task Force (a mouthful) unanimously adopted a ‘Draft Bill’ that would among other things, repeal the Political Contribution Income Tax Credit. This ‘tax credit’ allows for small contributions ($50/$100) to political campaigns or small donor PACs, to receive a tax credit when filing their state tax return.  

This Political Contribution Tax Credit is a provision in Arkansas tax code that has been around for 22 years. It is one of the cornerstones REALTOR members rely on as a benefit of investing in ARPAC. This tax credit allows Arkansas REALTORS, to have a collective voice in all matters relating to private property rights and issues of home ownership.

2019 REALTOR® and MLS Dues
We anticipate that 2019 dues invoices will be sent out this week via email.

Supra eKey App Upgrade

If you have a black handheld xPress key, the below message does NOT apply to you.

We are pleased to announce that we are beginning the release of the new Supra eKEY app this week. In order to provide the best user experience for keyholders, we will implement a staged rollout of the new eKEY app. This rollout will begin with release to a limited number of Android users starting December 17 and continue over the next few weeks. IOS (iPhone) users will start to see the rollout in early January.  

How and when will the app be delivered?
For eKEY app users that have automatic app updates turned on, the Play Store will automatically deliver the app to a percentage of Android users over the next few weeks. The minimum requirement for the new eKEY app in Android is OS 5 or greater.

Do the apps need a new authorization code?
The eKEY app does not require a new authorization as long as it is installed on a device that already has an authorized eKEY app.

How will Supra let Keyholders know about the new eKEY app release?
When the new eKEY app is available for all users, Supra will send a message within the existing eKEY app letting users know that a new version of the app is available along with a link to resources for more information.

Agent Resources
Please feel free to visit the following web page containing links to all of the agent resources available:

 
If you have any questions, please contact the Supra agent support team at 1-877-699-6787.


2019 Forms Changes Training Materials

If you missed the forms changes training last week, you can download the training materials here.





HOLIDAY HOURS

NABOR offices and Event Center will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, December 24-25 to observe the Christmas holiday.

We will be closed on Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1.
January 3, 12:00 noon
NABOR Event Center

Our next membership meeting will be held at the NABOR Event Center at noon on Thursday, January 3rd. Our speaker will be Sarah Sanders with Arvest Fraud and Securities Department.

We will have "Split the Cash" and one lucky REALTOR® could win $100!
WANT TO SAVE ON YOUR LUNCHEONS IN 2019?

Go to ims.nwarealtors.org, click on Events, scroll to January 2019 and click 2019 Membership Luncheons. Price is $9.00 per lunch for a total of $90 for the year. Total savings of $30!

You can also pre-register for individual luncheons and save $2 on each luncheon.
2019 MEMBERSHIP MEETING DATES

January 3 - February 7 - March 14 - April 4 - May 2 - June 6 - July 11
August 1 - September 5 - October 3 - November 14

Buffet opens at 11:30 am, meeting starts at noon

One lucky REALTOR® will win $1,000 in cash to be given away by random drawing at our banquet in December. To qualify for the drawing, you must attend nine of the eleven monthly meetings in 2018 and attend the banquet. Be sure to drop your business card at the registration table each month so that we can track your attendance!

In addition, the Northwest Arkansas Board of REALTORS® is giving away $100 in cash at each board luncheon meeting this year. You must attend the meeting and be signed in to win. If the winner is not present, the prize will rollover to the following month.
All NABOR REALTOR® members are invited to attend this event!

2019 NABOR Leadership met for their annual conference on December 6th. At this conference, each committee chair was given the list of members who have signed up for committee service.

The committee chairs have been asked to submit their rosters by January 11th. Facebook groups have been setup for the committees and committee members will be added as they are selected. After the 11th, we will offer an option for members to join a committee via Facebook.
REALTOR ETHICS MUST BE COMPLETED BY DECEMBER 31ST IN ORDER TO AVOID SUSPENSION OF MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICES

A REALTOR® who is suspended for not meeting the REALTORS® Ethics Training Requirement has all the rights, privileges and services they are entitled to receive because of their REALTOR® membership suspended until the training requirement is satisfied. Once the requirement is met, those rights, privileges and services are restored the next day.

While suspended, the obligation to abide by the Code of Ethics continues, as does the obligation to pay dues.
Online continuing education is now available to our members through the Keynote Online Education Series.
 
 

DATA CHECKER

Please open emails from MLS DATA COMPLIANCY
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Northwest Arkansas Board of REALTORS® | 314 N. Goad Springs Road, Lowell, AR 72745
479-770-0241