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Understanding Class Notice for Consumers

Consumers, New practices by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) have recently been implemented. We also want to inform you about an ongoing “class notice,” which may affect you. What…

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BCAR Cares supports Brunswick County students and Community in Schools

Pictured: Kim Fleming, Dani Kinstle, Olivia Hintz, Jeff Patterson, Clarissa Morrell, Katie McRainey Members of BCAR Cares Task Force and Community in Schools staff Brunswick County students are heading back…

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Understand Class Notice before August 17

There are just five days left before the implementation of NAR’s practice changes on August 17. Today, we also want to make you aware of “class notice,” which could come…

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Best Practices for the Cooperating Compensation Agreement (Form 220)

QUESTION: I keep hearing conflicting information about the Cooperating Compensation Agreement (Form 220). Can you take me through the best way to use this form?   ANSWER: Sure! Let’s walk through…

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Compensation – What a broker pays another broker when they bring a buyer

Compensation is what a broker pays another broker when they bring a buyer. It is also called shared commission. This will be prohibited in the MLS in any manner. Here…

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BCAR Reminds Realtors of Real Estate Practice Change Implementation on August 17

  Brunswick County Association of Realtors reminds members, real estate professionals, and consumers that on August 17, 2024 the practice changes following NAR’s Settlement Agreement that would resolve claims brought…

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NCRMLS Commission Violation Fines

The NCRMLS will implement the new NAR Settlement changes on August 1 and they go into effect on August 17.  From August 1 to 16, you’ll have time to adjust…

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Cruise Control: Demand for homes keeps pace with increasing inventory

Brunswick County’s real estate market saw continued strong demand paired with an increased inventory of available homes in June. While prices and total sales volume both dropped compared to June…

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BCAR volunteers at Christian Recovery Center 7th annual golf tournament

Saturday, June 29 – BCAR Cares Task Force volunteered at the Christian Recovery Center’s 7th annual ‘Fairway to Recovery’ golf tournament at Carolina National Golf Club. The golf tournament successfully…

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BCAR Cares hosts ice cream party at local senior center

Let the summer fun begin!   On Wednesday, June 26, members of the BCAR Cares Task Force volunteered at Arbor Landing Senior Living Center. Residents of Arbor Landing enjoyed an…

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