By Tamiracle Williams Greater Tampa REALTORS® encourages members to “Set the Standard” by participating in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®’s Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) program now until September 1, 2019. Every month leading up until Sept. 1., members who obtain the C2EX Endorsement will be entered in our monthly raffle to win FREE local dues*.…
By Susanna Madden The National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics was adopted in 1913 years ago to ensure consumers are properly served by requiring REALTORS® to cooperate with each other in furthering their clients’ best interests. Why? Let’s just say there were some unsavory types selling real estate to unsuspecting buyers. The creation Code…
By Diana Howard Relocation departments within real estate companies provide important roles as suppliers of real estate services and advocates for relocation management companies (RMCs). As a single point of contact, they support third-party companies by providing valuable real estate information and services to transferring employees. To provide the highest level of service, a department must be well…
By Tamiracle Williams IXACT Contact is a real estate CRM (customer relationship management) and marketing automation that takes the stress out of communicating with clients. This new member benefit was hand-selected by our Greater Tampa REALTORS® technology committee after months of research. Here is what 2019 Board of Director and Technology Chair, Jay Quigley, had…
What can an unlicensed assistant do for you? Many things – but not all things. At its November 2018 general meeting, the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) informally updated its list of unlicensed assistant or employee activities that may be performed. FREC: Activities an unlicensed employee or assistant may perform Answer the phone and forward…
Florida Real Estate Commission has issued new rules for brokerage office procedures and team advertising. Here is an overview of the new rules effective July 1, 2019. Team marketing is defined as, multiple real estate licensees representing themselves as a team to the public. Licensees featured in team advertisements must be under the same broker…
By Tracy Wisneski After a few years of a white-hot market with historically low inventory and interest rates, we’re transitioning to a more “normal” market. This presents both challenges, as well as opportunities. Setting Seller Expectations Setting client expectations is arguably among the chief duties (and values) of REALTORS®. Sellers rely heavily on our…
By: Dennis MacDonald Greater Tampa REALTORS® has evolved significantly over the past three years. We have completely overhauled our branding, building, customer service, benefit offerings, committee structure, policies, personnel and procedures. Our Association has been able to successfully execute these strategic initiatives, which has brought us a long way in a short amount of time because…
By: Brenda Rabbitt Excitement is in the air! The annual Tallahassee trip for Great American REALTOR® Days (GARD) is right around the corner. Each year, REALTORS® from across the state get the opportunity to meet with State legislators one-on-one and talk about pending real estate legislation.This event brings Key Contacts and Florida REALTORS® together and…
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 7, 2016— Florida Realtors® has named Phillip Riek as the winner of its Education Individual Achievement Award for 2016. Riek is a member of the Greater Tampa Realtors®. The awards were presented during the state association’s recent 100th annual Convention & Trade Expo at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. Last year,…