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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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What if a buyer refuses to sign a written buyer agreement before a home tour?

QUESTION: I understand that agents working with a buyer need to have a written buyer agreement in place before touring a home either in-person or virtually. But my question is, what…

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How can MLS data be displayed?

  NCRMLS will not support any data use, effort, or attempt to create any platform for brokers to exchange offers of compensation (i.e., where offers of compensation are extended to…

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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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New Rule by NCRMLS, Owners Name

A message from BCARs MLS Director:     Agents, Please update ALL of your listings to include the owner’s full name. This will help you avoid NCRMLS violations and fines…

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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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BCAR sponsors Christian Recovery Center’s Golf Tournament

Brunswick County Association of Realtors® is a proud sponsor of Christian Recovery Center’s 7th annual ‘Fairway to Recovery’ Golf Tournament.  Golf Tournament Sign Up The BCAR Cares Task Force will…

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