Nominating Committee Selects Future Leaders

The Nominating Committee of the Minnesota Association of REALTORS® met on April 14, 2006 to interview candidates for the officer positions of President-Elect and Treasurer. They have made the following recommendations:

President-Elect: Gregg Hartos

Treasurer: Robert Mehta In accordance with the MNAR Bylaws, Article V, Section 2, additional candidates my be placed in nomination by petition, if such petition is received at the Association's office no later than 30 days before the Board of Directors meeting where the candidates are elected to office. Election of Officers shall take place at the June 9, 2006 Board meeting. A timely petition shall be accepted if it is signed by not less than three (3) members of the Association. No member may be nominated for office unless that member has served on the Board of Directors or on an Association (local, state or national) Committee for at least one year during the previous three (3) years.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Linda Modlinski: lmodlinski@mnrealtor.com.

Minnesota Realtors® off to Washington

Large delegation will lobby for legislative priorities of MN REALTORS®

Annually approximately 150 Minnesota REALTORS® from across the state head to Washington DC to lobby our House and Senate officials for passage of issues important to REALTORS®. The National Association of REALTORS® Mid-Year Meetings are packed with policy meetings and lobbying opportunities. Below is a list of issues that anticipates will be discussed during the meetings.

Eminent Domain - NAR adopted a policy at its 2005 Convention that closely resembles language found in the 5th Amendment of the Constitution. Within this policy, states should establish their own rules and laws governing eminent domain without interference from the federal government. Some members believe the federal government should have a role in determining the breadth and scope of eminent domain authority.

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Department of Commerce Licensing Update

The Minnesota Department of Commerce is updating the real estate license renewal process and has run into a small time delay.

All brokers will be sent a post-card sized notice that will include IMPORTANT RENEWAL information. Using information provided on the post-card, the primary broker or their designee will be able to go on-line and renew their applicable staff.

The Department had hoped to have the on-line renewal available by May 8th, but we have run into a delay. The target date to have the on-line renewal ready is now May 22nd.