Compensation and Transactional Agency are among the issues to be discussed. Over the next several months, the Vermont Real Estate Commission (VREC) is scheduled to discuss potential changes that, if enacted, will impact our industry in a major way. The Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) is forwarding nine recommendations to...
A “once in a generation” response is needed to address the decades of underinvestment and underbuilding in the housing market, according to a report released on Wednesday by the National Association of REALTORS® and the Rosen Consulting Group. The nation has faced a shortfall of 5.5 million to 6.8 million...
The Northwestern Vermont Board of REALTORS® invites its members to get involved by serving on a committee or Strategic Plan Workgroup. Committee involvement is a great way to network with fellow members, to learn about the Association and to help shape its direction. If you are interested in getting involved,...
What the Moratorium Means for You On March 29, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that it is extending its nationwide eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021. The order was put into place Sept. 4, 2020, but has been challenged in court across numerous states and localities in the...
Rolling through your day on autopilot? Just because it’s second nature, doesn’t mean it’s right. Slow down and make sure you’re providing equal service to all. April is Fair Housing Month and a great time to affirm you’re helping to build thriving, inclusive communities. Fair housing impacts all NAR members,...
The mind science experts at the Perception Institute (link is external) present an online workshop to help members avoid implicit bias (link is external) in their daily business interactions. Drawing upon the latest evidence-based research (link is external), Perception explains how our brains’ automatic, instant association of stereotypes with particular...
The State of Vermont’s COVID-19 strategy is constantly evolving to reduce the spread of the virus and keep Vermonters working. To that end, VAR has updated the Real Estate Access Questionnaire to include a question about vaccination. VAR recommends that members use this form every time anyone accesses a property....
