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Michigan REALTORS®
Government Affairs Update
Source: Brad Ward & Brian Westrin, Michigan REALTORS® (MR)
Quick Takeaways for the Fair Housing Act
  • The Fair Housing Act protects homebuyers from discrimination as they get a mortgage, rent a home, buy a home, seek housing assistance, or participate in other housing-related activities.
  • The Fair Housing Act prevents discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or familial status. 
  • REALTORS® can reference NAR's Code of Ethics for information on upholding fair housing ideals. 
Source: National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
Serving a Diverse Clientele Raises Your Credibility
If you don't work in diverse communities, you may be sending a signal to people of different backgrounds that you can't—or won't—help them. Rethink your target audience so you don't leave business on the table. Listen to Drive With NAR, host Markie Lemons Ryhal.
Source: National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
Legislation & Regulation
Broker Isn't Liable for a Slip and Fall

One of the most common hazards at a showing? Slip and falls—and the lawsuits that might follow. But the particular circumstances of a case can have a big effect on the legal outcome.
Source: National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)
Source: Michigan REALTORS® (MR)
Source: Michigan REALTORS® (MR)
LEGAL RESOURCE
Source: Michigan REALTORS® (MR)
MICHIGAN REALTORS®

 Michigan FHSA
It’s time for Michiganders to OWN THEIR FUTURE.
Michigan’s First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account (FHSA) is now law thanks to the efforts of Realtors® in Michigan! Click here to learn more about this tax-incentivized savings vehicle dedicated to homeownership.
 
Be a proud ambassador of the FHSA program and advocate for private property ownership in Michigan! Help spread the word about this wonderful opportunity for homebuyers. Share this graphic with your clients, real estate network, and on social media.
Source: Michigan REALTORS® (MR)
Explore Michigan Realtors® Member Resources
As a Michigan Realtors® member, you have exclusive access to association resources. 
 
Member Resources Web Portal
Includes access to task force and committee rosters. To view, login, then click the Committees menu button. 

Law.Mirealtors.com (featuring video transcripts)
Includes access to forms, legal FAQ, law library, legal videos and legal hotline companion magazines. To view Letter of The Law and From The Mailbag video transcripts, login, then click Letter of The Law and From The Mailbag links. PDF transcripts are located below each video.
Source: Michigan REALTORS® (MR)
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Shannon Harner, RCE, AHWD, C2EX, e-PRO, Chief Executive Officer
Lisa Horvath, e-PRO, MLS Director
Jessica Lapp, e-PRO, Membership Director

Monroe Office
125 Cole Road
Monroe, MI 48162
734-242-6866

Downriver Office
Horizon Business Center West
20600 Eureka Road, Suite 510
Taylor, MI 48180
734-287-8060

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