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Reminding your clients who just moved to update their voter registration is a great way to stay in touch. Help celebrate National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 17 by either registering to vote or checking your registration status.

On August 22 explore Dotloop’s transaction management features and on August 26 discover Trackxi’s workflow enhancements.

August 22, 12pm Dotloop

August 26, 3pm Trackxi

Dotloop is a transaction management program that streamlines workflows and enhances collaboration, with features like document preview, sharing, and organization. Bay East members get unlimited access to Dotloop.

With Trackxi, you can optimize your workflow and dedicate more time and energy to providing exceptional service to your clients and closing deals. Bay East members can unlock a 10% discount by using the code, BAYEAST1012, during checkout at Trackxi.

REALTOR® advocates are using the Congressional break during August to personally deliver this message: update tax laws, increase access to homeownership, expand the housing supply and help ensure buyers have professional representation. 

This month, REALTORS® across the country and here in the Bay Area, are meeting with their Congress members, urging them to support current legislation that helps home ownership including:

  • More Homes on the Market Act (H.R. 1321), which will increase the capital gains exclusion to make it possible for long-term homeowners to sell their homes without facing a massive tax bill. 
  • Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (S.657/H.R. 3940), which will attract private investment to build and rehabilitate owner-occupied homes.
  • Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act (H.R. 9002), which will incentivize converting  commercial buildings into residential and mixed use properties.
  • VA Housing Loan Forever Act (H.R. 8607), which will allow certain descendants of veterans to use the VA home loan benefit.
  • Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY) Act (S.1688/H.R.3507), which will help remove barriers to housing development.
  • Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act (H.R. 5419), which will ensure real estate agents maintain their independent contractor status.

In July, both National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month and Disability Pride Month highlight the challenges and achievements of marginalized communities. Real estate agents committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can use these observances to better support their clients.

  • Understand and address diverse mental health needs.
  • Promote open conversations and share resources to reduce mental health stigma.
  • Provide accessible mental health resources.

Integrating these principles helps REALTORS® better serve clients, fostering a more inclusive community.

Reach out to Rochelle Hatala, rochelleh@bayeast.org, if you are interested in joining the Bay East I.D.E.A. Committee

June is LGBTQIA+ Pride month and is a time to highlight the history of working towards societal acceptance and equal rights. There are many events going on to celebrate, show your support and educate, but did you know that the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance offers an Ally certification course?

If you want to better understand the discrimination issues faced by your LGBTQIA+ clients and learn how to engage with them, then this may be the course for you. Click this link for more information.

Behind every successful real estate transaction is the MLS’s vast array of services. Discover the diverse tools and programs that support real estate professionals every day. Visit the MLS page to learn the tools and benefits Bay East members have access to.

May marks the celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Organizations like the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) play a vital role in advancing the interests of AAPI communities in the real estate industry.

Check out AREAA’s 2024 3-Point Policy Plan to boost AAPI homeownership and learn more by reading AREAA’s State of Asia America Report.

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May is Older Americans month.

Did you know that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has a page on their website with resources for seniors with housing needs? 

N.A.R. offers The Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) Designation Course which helps real estate professionals develop the business-building skills needed to specialize in the 50+ real estate market. This includes understanding how life stages impact real estate choices, fostering empathy with clients and customers, and connecting to a network of resources.

On-demand Buyer Representation Agreement Training: C.A.R. is providing training about using the Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreement to REALTOR® members at no charge by using the promo code “Free25” when registering for the class.

Learn about the buyer representation forms released by C.A.R. and find out how you can incorporate them into your business, overcome objections that you may encounter, and strengthen your relationship with buyers.

Real estate agents don’t just represent sellers, they represent buyers, as well. In California, however, while almost every agent will refuse to work for a seller without a written listing agreement, very few agents insist on a written representation agreement with a buyer. Get ahead of the curve and learn how this form will benefit you and secure your buyers from other competing agents.

The course is FREE through October 2024, but you will have ONE (1) year from the date of purchase to complete the course.

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