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Commission Comments Miriam J. Baer, Executive Director March 17, 2014 North Carolina Real Estate Commission

Commission Comments Miriam J. Baer, Executive Director March 17, 2014 North Carolina Real Estate Commission Protecting the public interest in real estate transactions. NCREC.gov. New Commission Members.

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Commission Comments Miriam J. Baer, Executive Director March 17, 2014 North Carolina Real Estate Commission

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  1. Commission Comments Miriam J. Baer, Executive Director March 17, 2014 North Carolina Real Estate Commission Protecting the public interest in real estate transactions. NCREC.gov.
  2. New Commission Members George Bell G. Bell Properties, Winston-Salem Leonard H. “Tony” Craver Craver Real Estate, Durham Anna Gregory Wagoner Blanco Tackabery & Matamoros, Winston-Salem
  3. What can we do for you? Provide you with information on our Web site NCREC.gov Answer your questions by phone 919-875-3700 Come to your Association or other group to speak and answer questions.
  4. NC Real Estate Commission Your source for real estate information ncrec.gov 919-875-3700 Let us know how we can help!
  5. Upcoming Meetings Come watch the Commission work: Wednesday, March 19 Wednesday, April 16 Wednesday, May 21 9:00 a.m. at the Commission’s office 1313 Navaho Drive, Raleigh
  6. Visit Us! Call Us! Follow Us! Questions about courses License status; education credits BIC issues License Law and Rules Confessions Concerns Other
  7. Commission Initiatives Rule changes Outreach Public vs. Private data Web site improvements
  8. 1. Public vs. Private Licensee Data GS 93A-4 amended: certain personal information is no longer a public record Licensees must have a public physical address or PO Box
  9. Public vs Private Licensee Data Licensees can designate their email as: Public – email will be shared with anyone who requests it Typically, education providers Could be others Personal / Private – email won’t be shared Not even with CE or post-licensing providers Use restricted to Commission communications
  10. AT LICENSEE LOGIN: BAER, MIRIAM J This is what we currently show for your email address: exec@ncrec.gov This email address is PUBLIC PRIVATE SUBMIT
  11. 2. Improving E-Communication Web site: ncrec.gov Redesign Fillable forms Working toward electronic form submission General goal: less paper, digital workflow…
  12. Why would I want less paper? Paper is awesome!
  13. New Website
  14. NCREC.GOV: Dropdown Menus
  15. 3. Proposed Rule Changes Topics include: BICAR vs BICUP Conflicts of interest RP(OA)DS Summary, draft text on the Web site Comments welcome Public Hearing March 19 @ 9:00 Final decision in May Effective date July 1
  16. Proposed Rule Changes - NCREC.gov
  17. Proposed Rule Change: BICAR Focus group on BICAR improvements Recommendation – combine the BICAR + Update=> “BICUP” Applies to BICs and BIC-eligible 4 hours BICs and BICs take a 4-hour elective BICUP + elective satisfies Commission CE Brokers; PBs take the General Update
  18. Proposed Rule Change: Conflict of Interest Rule 0104 - agency disclosure changes: Prohibit a broker selling own propertyfrom representing the buyer Require listing agent to disclose conflict of interest before purchasing own listing and terminate the listing agreement if requested prior to closing.
  19. Proposed Rule Change: RPDS
  20. Proposed Rule Change: RPDS 24. Have you been notified by a governmental agency that the property is Isthe property to be conveyedin violation of any local zoning ordinances, restrictive covenants, or other land-use restrictions, or building codes (including the failure to obtain proper permits for room additions or other changes/improvements)? Actual knowledge standard remains
  21. Public input Rulemaking comment in writing; Comment at public hearing Task forces; advisory committees Partnering with government and industry: NCAR and Bar Ass’n Forms Committees Brochures in conjunction with AG’s office Summits, conventions, local board meetings Suggestions via email, mail, phone
  22. 4. Special Outreach Projects Military Visiting NC and Norfolk military bases Members’ rights in rental housing New Q&A brochure High School Planning stage Working with NC Realtors Education to young people on real estate and brokerage
  23. Current Hot Topics Fracking Pocket listings National flood insurance Advertising in the digital age HOA issues
  24. Some Interesting Numbers
  25. Distribution of 92,872Licensees(as of February 28, 2014)
  26. Total Licensees Since 2007
  27. Search for E&L Director National search Search firm skilled in education and government sectors Sought expertise in Adult education Real estate, including brokerage Law Technology Interviewed Educators Attorneys Regulators
  28. Bruce joined the Commission as E&L Officer in 2012 Former BIC of his own firm Taught pre- and post-licensing, CE Now responsible for directing statewide: education, examination, and licensing operations. New Education & Licensing Director Bruce W. Moyer, Ed.S., DREI
  29. Questions? If something comes up later… …ask Bruce! He’s up next 
  30. Miriam J. Baer Executive Director ncrec.gov 919-875-3700 March 2014
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