February 13th, 2023

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LUNCHEON HAPPENING TOMORROW

2023 ANNUAL

DUES PAST DUE

Luncheon: Top Tax Tips for REALTORS® Happening Tomorrow

Don't miss out on the first Luncheon of the year! On February 14th, 2023 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm at the Crown Coliseum Longleaf Pine REALTORS® is bringing you, Brent Sumner, to discuss the Top Tax Tips for REALTORS®.

Some of the topics included are The Great Sunset: What great tax provisions will expire in 2026, recent tax bills and how that may help you, will there be an increase in IRS audits and what are the red flags, how to deduct more of your NC tax on the federal return, top tax reductions for REALTORS®,

and will there be any significant tax changes in the next few years?

Lunch will be provided to those who join for the education and make sure to bring cash for the 50/50 raffle taking place!

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Do Free Real Estate Continuing Education Courses Violate RESPA?

Sent by NCREC on February 3rd

Has a settlement service provider offered to “sponsor” your continuing education course? Was the course free of charge?

The Real Estate Settlement and Procedures Act (RESPA), regulates federally-related mortgage loans on residential real property. RESPA, specifically Section 8(a), prohibits current or future referral sources from receiving kickbacks, unearned fees, or “things of value” from settlement service providers.

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As sent by the NCREC on June 21st, 2021

The requirements for obtaining building permits for original construction, additions, renovations, and repairs are determined by county and/or municipal building inspection offices. These requirements can be complex, may change over time, and may be different from one county/city to another. Brokers are not expected to know or remember all of the requirements for obtaining building permits. However, brokers have a duty to disclose material facts, and part of fulfilling that duty is verifying information – including permitted or non-permitted changes.

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Happening on February 15th & 16th from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

RECHARGE! is a 12-hour learning event designed for real estate agents who want to take their business to the next level of production. This is a perfect course for top producing agents who want to sharpen their business skills or brand-new agents who want to build their business on the right foundation.

Some of the Topics Covered:

1. A Belief System for Success

2. World’s Simplest Business Plan

3. Building a Business for Life

4. Selling in Today’s World

5. Ten Step Buyer Process

6. World’s Greatest Listing Presentation

7. Pricing and Positioning Houses to Sell

Creating Wealth Through Real Estate

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Government Affairs Update

Angie Hedgepeth, Government Affairs Director for the Association, attends all the local meetings each month, as well as NAR® and NCAR® meetings, and keeps members abreast of the multiple issues being addressed in local, state, and national government. She prepares reports on the meetings she attends and they are included in the weekly "Government Affairs Update". View More Posts

She recently released her fifth issue of the GADZETTE which you can read by clicking here. It chronicles the recent government updates, RPAC wins, and a presidentially inspired recipe.