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Professionalism or Personal Behavior

MNAR to study what "increasing professionalism"
means and requires

Beyond conversations about interest rates, inventory levels and unmotivated buyers, many members are increasingly concerned about the professionalism of some agents/brokers in the industry. This conversation takes on many facets from how consumers are being treated to smaller things like agents returning phone calls after a showing.

Contract Formation Series

Installment 2

By; Don Smith, esq.
Minnesota REALTOR(R) Legal Counsel / Thomsen Nybeck Law Firm

In the first article in this series sent out earlier in the Minnesota Realtors Resource Update, we discussed the concept of the "mirror image rule". In this article we will discuss when a real estate purchase agreement becomes legally binding i.e., when and how an offer is accepted.

Sprint & MNAR Collaborate to help
members connect

A recent article in Inman News pointed to greater use of technology by REALTORS(R) in the last year. As the market goes through ups and downs the successful agents are using solid fundamentals to increase their business. Many of the most successful agents are using technology to give them the edge they need to succeed.

August Means: Real Estate Contract Changes

MN REALTORS(R) Forms Committee wants you to be aware!

We're nearing that time of the year - August - when the Minnesota REALTORS(R) Forms Committee releases updated, modified or legislatively mandated real estate contract changes. The 2007 list is quite long and a full description of the changes, reasons and implications will be released in the near future. A number of Real Estate Forms Classes are also scheduled for August.

Need Last-minute CE?

Go online at: mnrealtor.com

You can find a number of courses and fill your CE requirements by using MNAR's preferred vendor Continuing Ed Express. The programs cover subjects that are pertinent to your career including: How to Resolve Transaction Disputes; Fraud is not an option: cases and cures; Profit by practicing responsible Agency; So what about Fair Housing don't you understand; Buyer Counseling and Marketing Guides. MNAR has a policy not to profit from association offered services.

Looking for Even More CE Opportunities

Consider a Minnesota REALTORS(R) Education Extravaganza

Feature Program:
2007 MNAR Forms Review

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