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Orientation

Orientation. Plymouth and South Shore Association of REALTORS® 2013 . Welcome New Members!. The goals of this Orientation session include: To explain what it means to be a REALTOR® To introduce you to the three levels of membership, National, State and Local

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  1. Orientation

    Plymouth and South Shore Association of REALTORS®2013
  2. Welcome New Members! The goals of this Orientation session include: To explain what it means to be a REALTOR® To introduce you to the three levels of membership, National, State and Local To review the REALTOR® Code of Ethics To highlight important aspects of Agency To create awareness of Government Affairs and the REALTOR® Political Action Campaign (RPAC) To familiarize you with the key aspects of Anti-Trust and Fair Housing
  3. Agenda 8:30–8:45am Welcome & Introductions 8:45–9:15am What is a REALTOR®? 9:15–11:45am Code of Ethics 11:45–12:30pm Networking Lunch 12:30-1:45pm Agency 1:45-2:30pm Government Affairs & RPAC 2:30-2:45pm Break 2:45-3:45pm Anti-Trust & Fair Housing 3:45-4:30pm Wrap up & Quiz
  4. Over 1 million strong! National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) www.realtor.org Code of Ethics REALTOR® Magazine http://realtormag.realtor.org/ REALTOR® Designations and Certifications http://tinyurl.com/bmomgxe REALTOR® Federal Credit Union https://www.realtorsfcu.org/ Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) www.marealtor.com Bay State REALTOR® publication http://tinyurl.com/acdojtx Legal Hotline 800-370-5342 Technology Hotline 866-232-1837 On-line Continuing Education
  5. YOUR Local Association Plymouth and South Shore Association of REALTORS® (PASS) www.passrealtors.com Leadership http://tinyurl.com/bhujesk PASS Real Estate School #1131 offers local live classes and access to MAR’s on-line education http://tinyurl.com/agtprxx Monthly newsletter – “PASSWord” http://tinyurl.com/bfkhh5m Networking events, Membership meetings and more! http://tinyurl.com/b9zk7y9 “Like” PASS on Facebook!
  6. Code of Ethics National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics http://tinyurl.com/b6yfk9d Required of all REALTORS® in each 4 year “Quadrennial” to maintain Active REALTOR® status. The current Quadrennial is 2012-2015 and this course fulfills your requirement.
  7. Code of Ethics History National Association of Real Estate Exchanges Formed on May 12, 1908 Code of Ethics was created in 1913 MAR was formed in 1927 and adopted the code at that time
  8. Why do we have a Code of Ethics? The “Wild West” Caveat emptor: “Buyer beware” To establish professional standards Binding on all Realtors® It was good for business The Code became the basis for state licensing laws MA started licensing in 1957
  9. The Golden Rule Ethics defined: ethics (ĕthîks) The rules or standards governing the conduct of the members of a profession. The American Heritage Dictionary
  10. Code of Ethics Structure The Three Major Sections 1.Duties to Customers and Clients 2. Duties to the Public 3. Duties to Realtors®
  11. Act in the Best Interests of the Client, Honesty
  12. Avoid Misrepresentation
  13. Cooperation – not Compensation
  14. Disclose Interest in Property – “I’m a Realtor”
  15. Disclose contemplated Interest in Property
  16. Disclose Profit from Other Services
  17. Consent for Fees from more than One Party
  18. Escrow Funds Separate – No Comingling
  19. Get Agreements in Writing – Whenever possible
  20. Shall not Discriminate Protected ClassesFair Housing
  21. Must be Competent to Perform Services
  22. Truth in Advertising
  23. Shall not Practice Law
  24. Cooperate with Professional Standards Process
  25. Don’t speak poorly of Competition
  26. Don’t interfere with another Realtors Agency Relationship
  27. Obligation to Participate in Arbitration
  28. Code of Ethics Case Studies
  29. Enforcement Ethics Deals with alleged violations of the Code Arbitration Deals with business disputes The same basic process is used for both types of enforcement.
  30. Enforcement Ethics A. Filing a complaint B. Grievance Committee C. Professional Standards Hearing Panel D. Discipline Discipline A. A fine up to $15,000 B. Suspension or Termination of membership C. Require additional education course(s)
  31. Enforcement (cont.) Arbitration A. Filing a complaint B. Grievance Committee C. Mediation (allows for compromise) D. Professional Standards Hearing Panel E. Payment of award (all or nothing) Appeal A. To the Board of Directors B. Due process C. Decision is final
  32. Networking Lunch Please enjoy lunch with our featured 2013 PASS Sponsors!
  33. Agency Relationships Types of Agency Representation Sub Agency Buyer Agency Facilitation (Non-Agency) Designated Agency Dual Agency For Definitions and Resources visit: http://tinyurl.com/af7llv2 (Buyer and Seller Handouts are included on this site.)
  34. The Definitions Agency: The relationship resulting from mutual consent between the principal and his or her agent that the agent will act on the principal’s behalf and be subject to his or her control. Agency Relationship: Under the common law, this relationship is defined as follows. Agency is the fiduciary relationship which results from themanifestation of consent by one person to another that the other shall act on his behalf and be subject to his control, and consent by the other so to act. The one for whom action is taken is the principal. The one who is to act is the agent. Agent: A licensee who has agreed to act on behalf of his or her principal and to be subject to that principal’s control. The agent in a common law state is the brokerage represented by the principal or designated broker, also called broker in charge.
  35. Asking the Questions What is the Foundation of an Agency Relationship? Are you a “Client” or are you a “Customer”?
  36. What is a Client? A client is someone who engages the services of and is represented by an agent in a transaction. The agent for the client will negotiate the best price and terms for that client. A SELLER becomes a client by signing a Listing/Marketing Agreement with a real estate company that clearly establishes the obligations of both parties. As SELLER CLIENT, your interests are protected by the agent’s duties to you including obedience, loyalty, disclosure, confidentiality, accountability and reasonable care.
  37. What is a Subagent? A subagent is an agent of another agent. Both agents represent the CLIENT – who could be either a BUYER or SELLER. The subagent works with a CUSTOMER but for the CLIENT. What is a Customer? What is a Buyer Customer?
  38. What is a Buyer Client? A BUYER can become a client by requesting that the broker be a BUYER’s agent. The agent for the BUYER CLIENT will negotiate the best price and terms for that client. A BUYER becomes a client by signing a Buyer. A BUYER becomes a client by signing a Buyer Representation Agreement with a real estate company that clearly establishes the obligations of both parties. As a BUYER CLIENT, your interests are protected by the agent’s duties to you including obedience, loyalty, disclosure, confidentiality, accountability and reasonable care.
  39. What is a Dual Agent? A dual agent is a real estate broker who represents both the BUYER and the SELLER in the same transaction. Dual agents must have the informed consent of both the BUYER CLIENT and the SELLER CLIENT in order to act as a dual agent.
  40. What is Designated Agency? A Designated Agent is when one Salesperson|Broker in a brokerage is appointed to represent the Seller, and another Salesperson|Broker within the same brokerage is appointed to represent the Buyer without either salesperson being considered a dual-agent. Brokerages practicing designated agency must: Disclose at the commencement of the relationship the limited relationship with the buyer or seller. Serve as agent only to the party the licensee agreed to represent. Fulfill the duties owed to the respective client, as spelled out in the license law and in the agency agreement. When & if another agent is designated to appoint a client on the other side of the same in-house transaction, the appointing broker becomes a dual agent.
  41. What is a (non-agent) Facilitator? A Facilitator is when a licensee who works as a facilitator assists the Buyer and Seller to find one another and reach an agreement.
  42. Subagency in MA (as of 2005) Subagencyoccurs when one real estate agent (brokerage) “hires” another real estate agent, in a separate firm to help perform his or her duties. Brokers and Salespersons working as subagents treat consumers as customers. Subagency occurs most commonly when listing agents offer compensation to subagents to assist in finding a buyer for their listing. Buyeragents, however, also use subagents to assist them in finding property for their buyer clients. *Effective July 1, 2005, in order to practice subagency in Massachusetts the brokerage firm must obtain written permission from the client before offering compensation to subagents. This written permission must include a disclosure of the risks of vicarious liability. The law in Massachusetts applies equally to both kinds of subagency. Each real estate company must decide individually whether or not to offer compensation to subagents.
  43. The Seller Agent Liability and Responsibility Represent the seller on a client basis and treat the buyer as a customer Agent must carry out all lawful instructions of the seller Reasonable care – due diligence – agent must act competently, capable of performing duties within scope of license Vicarious Liability When one person is liable for the negligent actions of another person, even though the first person was not directly responsible for the action. For instance, a selling broker is liable for a subagent’s words and/or actions, even if they contain misinformation
  44. The Seller Agent (cont.) Confidentiality Duty to keep clients requirements, information or discussion confidential, duty survives termination of agency relationship Seller Agent’s Disclosure to Prospective Buyers “Seller Disclosure Form” – seller’s consent to disclose information pertaining to the sale of their home
  45. Overview: Duties of a Seller’s Agent In addition to their general fiduciary responsibilities, licensees acting as seller’s agents, including listing agents and subagents, owe the following specific duties to their clients: To obtain written consent from the seller prior to offering Subagency. Seller consent must include a disclosure that the seller has been advised of the risk of vicarious liability. To seek an offer to purchase at a price and with terms acceptable to the seller. Unless the seller directs otherwise, the listing agent is not usually obligated to seek additional offers once the property is subject to a contract of sale.  To present all offers forthwith (i.e. in a timely manner).  To obtain written consent before acting as dual agent.
  46. The Buyer Agent Liability and Responsibility Represent the buyer on a client basis Agent must carry out all lawful instructions from the buyer Disclose all information relevant to the client Confidentiality of client information or discussion Compensation Client pays fee Offer compensation by listing broker through MLS Compensation directly from transaction proceedings Hourly – flat fee - % fee of purchase price
  47. The Buyer Agent (cont.) Establishment of Agency Express written or oral contract where agent and client agree to terms Implied agency by actions or words Obligation To work in the best interest of that buyer obtaining them the best terms, conditions and price
  48. Overview: Duties of Buyer’s Agent In addition to their general fiduciary responsibilities, licensees acting as buyer’s agents owe the following specific duties to their clients: To use reasonable efforts to locate a property at a price and on terms acceptable to the buyer. Unless the buyer directs otherwise, the buyer’s agent is not obligated to continue to show properties to the buyer once the buyer is a party to a contract to purchase. A licensee does not breach any duty or obligation to the buyer by showing the same property to other buyers, or by acting as an agent or subagent for other buyers. However, it is recommended that this be stated in a buyer agency agreement. To present each offer or counteroffer to purchase to the listing agent in a timely manner, even if the property is subject to a contract of sale. To obtain consent before acting as a dual agent.
  49. Termination of an Agency Relationship Expiration of agreement Mutual agreement to terminate Completion of performance Death or insanity Impossibility of performance Incapacity (i.e. mentally incapable) bankruptcy
  50. Q & A You’re doing an open house and you represent to a perspective Buyer your relationship with the Seller that of a Seller’s agent, the Buyer requests representation and your office practices “designated agency.” What’s your response to the Buyers’ request? You have completed an evaluation on a home and realize the next day that you lost the listing to your competition. During the evaluation, the seller revealed personal information to you. You realize a buyer client you’re working with would express interest in the home knowing what you know about the seller. Can you still represent the buyer in this transaction?
  51. Q & A Your office practices dual agency, what are your responsibilities to both the Buyer and the Seller? You’re the listing agent of a home and the Seller asks “What’s the vicarious liability they have with a Buyer’s agent?” What’s your response?
  52. Q & A You represent a Buyer who is interested in seeing a home. Another Buyer whom I represent also wants to see the same home. Is it a violation of my agency duties to show it to both of them? Can words and actions on the part of the agent result in an implied agency relationship?
  53. Resources For Definitions and Resources visit: http://tinyurl.com/af7llv2 Buyer and Seller Handouts are included on this site. www.MARealtor.com http://www.realestatewiki.com/
  54. Government Affairs & RPAC If Real Estate is your profession, then politics is your business!
  55. Restrictions to Private Property Rights Zoning Regulatory Agencies Taxes Condemnation / Eminent Domain
  56. National Association of Realtors® at work for Real Estate Mortgage Interest Deduction National Flood Insurance Program Fannie Mae Short Sale Commissions
  57. The Massachusetts Association of Realtors® at work for Real Estate Sales Tax on Services Town of Shirley Sign Fee Proposal Vacation Home Rental Tax
  58. Current statewide issues affecting Real Estate H-123 Real Estate Licensing Continuing Education to 20 hours bi-annually H-3723; S-2076 Second Hand Metal Dealer Registry Require scrap dealers to keep a log of information from all transactions ( ie, purchasing metal from walk-in customers Forward the information on the item and the seller to the Criminal History Systems Board within 48 hours Retain all metal items received for 10 days
  59. Current issues continued S1698 Energy Audits - Requires all home owners to furnish prospective buyers with a completed energy evaluation Massachusetts has the nation’s third oldest housing stock; MassSave already provides homeowners advice and resources to make their homes more energy efficient upon request. MAR is opposed to any mandate that would label or “score’ homes in terms of energy efficiency MAR is opposed to any governmental agency or contractor taking thermal images of people’s homes without the prior consent or permission of the homeowner Transfer Taxes On-going year after year
  60. What can I do? Register to vote!
  61. What can I do? Join the Realtor® Political Action Committee (RPAC)
  62. What can you do? Realtor® Day on Beacon Hill June 5, 2013 NAR Mid-Year Legislative Meetings May 13-18, 2013 PASS Legislative Social (Sept)
  63. Government Affairs & RPAC REALTOR® Call for Action Centers National level http://www.naractioncenter.com/ State level http://tinyurl.com/amsaqkn 2012 NAR Public Policy Accomplishments http://tinyurl.com/am935wq Donate to REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) today! http://tinyurl.com/aych8ed
  64. Anti-Trust Anti-Trust Laws promote competition in the marketplace Anti-Trust Pocket Guide from NAR http://tinyurl.com/aze8uut
  65. Fair Housing Fair Housing Laws prevent discrimination of protected classes Fair Housing Handbook from NAR http://tinyurl.com/agjtka3 Fair Housing HUD Poster http://tinyurl.com/6lvdqr6 Fair Housing Poster (MA Law) http://www.mass.gov/mcad/fairhouse.pdf April Fair Housing Annual Member Meeting (April 10, 2013)
  66. Orientation Quiz
  67. REALTOR® Pledge I pledge myself: To strive to be honorable and to abide by the Golden Rule To strive to serve well my community, and through it, my country To abide by the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and to strive to confirm my conduct to its inspirational ideals To act honestly in all real estate dealings To protect the individual right of real estate ownership and to widen the opportunity to enjoy it To seek better to represent my clients by building my knowledge and competence.
  68. Congratulations!
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