September 15, 2021
The mission of the Pee Dee REALTOR® Association is to promote pride of property ownership and quality of life in the Greater Pee Dee.
NOTICE!

Masks are currently required in the Association office whether you are vaccinated or not. Please call the office at 843-665-2242 to make an appointment for in-person services. Thank you for understanding.
In this Issue
  • The Path to Professionalism
  • 2021 REALTOR® Code of Ethics (click to reference)
  • Gift Card Winner
  • Local Updates
  • August Market Stats
  • Officer and Board applications are open!
  • GMM/Fair Housing Fall Meeting
  • REALTOR® Safety Month
  • Video - watch now!
  • NAR Updates
  • DOJ petition filed
  • Diversity Equity & Inclusion Updates
  • New NAR DEI & Fair Housing educational courses (non-CE)
  • Sponsor Spotlight: Finklea, Hendrick & Blake, LLC
  • Industry Partner Directory
  • Continuing Education Corner
  • C2EX
  • Online & Virtual Education Opportunities
  • Staying Safe
  • Vaccine Information
  • Covid-19 Resources

The Path to Professionalism
Path to Professionalism winner

Congratulations to Alan Cumbee, REALTOR® with Brown & Company SC, LLC. Alan is the lucky reader of the September 1st edition of The Voice, winning a $25 gift card!

This edition's winner will be drawn from readers who view the "Predators: The True Nature of Crimes Against REALTORS®" safety video.
Local Updates
Pee Dee REALTOR® Leadership Needs You!

Are you interested in taking an active role in your Realtor® association and helping ensure Realtors® will continue to succeed in the Pee Dee region market?

We are looking for a diverse group of leaders for our 2022 Association Board of Directors and committees! The deadline to apply for consideration is September 30,2021.

To apply for an Officer or Director Position, please contact Christen Cox.
Fair Housing Seminar

PDRA is pleased to offer the Fair Housing Seminar featuring SCR Director of Fair Housing, Tiara Pitts. The seminar will serve as the Program of our General Membership Meeting on October 14th at 12 noon. The Fair Housing Seminar tackles the history of fair housing and the ongoing issues of inequity and discrimination in real estate. The seminar will equip you with the tools and resources needed to become champions of fair housing.
September is REALTOR® Safety Month!
Predators: The True Nature of Crimes Against REALTORS®
There’s currently a misconception in the industry that crimes against real estate agents are random, opportunistic street crimes, when in fact, most are predatory in nature. In this video, hear from victims of predatory crimes, learn how to identify predatory behavior, and what to do to keep yourself safe in the field. Click video above to view.
NAR UPDATES
NAR Breaking News
National Association of Realtors® Files Petition to...

CHICAGO (September 13, 2021) - The National Association of Realtors® today filed a petition to quash a request by the Department of Justice that reneges on the terms of a settlement agreement that was approved by the DOJ in November 2020.

Read more
www.nar.realtor
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Are you interested in increasing your diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and fair housing knowledge? NAR has introduced a stand-alone self-study module on DEI and a stand-alone self-study module on Fair Housing! These two stand-alone modules are available to members now. The self-study courses are designed to increase awareness and greater understanding of these two topics. For more information, click here.
Sponsor Spotlight
Continuing Education Corner
All Continuing Education Partners
(Click the logo images below to access website & CE information)
To find links for all of our education partners, click here, or visit our website anytime and click on the Member Portal drop down menu for Continuing Education information.

For Information on our local events, follow Pee Dee REALTORS® on Facebook, and check out the upcoming events on My Info Hub.
Staying Safe Resources
All South Carolinians, aged 12 and up, can receive the Covid-19 vaccine.

For more information on vaccine availability and process, click below:
Covid-19 Resources

Click on the blue links for up-to-date information for you, your family and business:
Click links below for the latest information to keep you, your agents, and your clients safe.
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