Realtors® are reliant on standard forms for many good reasons. The forms have established a somewhat uniform transaction, particularly for resale homes. A standard and familiar path reduces mistakes and liability. Unfortunately, the physical distancing required by our Governor and personal desire to protect our families, ourselves and others has taken us far afield from the standard path. …
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I would imagine that you are focused on little more than a single issue these days. I will therefore keep this short. There are more questions than answers. This will change and I suggest that you continue to monitor the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors®’ online publication JustListed. PAR is working tirelessly to provide you with the latest…
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A recent spat between brokers brings focus to this standard form. There is a broker who, like others, requires that all settled transactions undergo a review before the salesperson’s commission is paid. The review assures that management is supervising its affiliates and that glaring errors can be rectified with the appropriate education or other measures. At issue is the broker’s demand that the closed file include a copy of the Pre- Settlement Walkthrough Report signed by the buyers and sellers…
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It’s my mantra. I’ve uttered it hundreds of thousands of times, and mostly to REALTORS®. It is never wrong, but it may not be as helpful an answer as can be given. Whether an act is legal depends upon the specific setting, the facts and the reason one is asking. Let’s start with the reason one is asking…
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ENOLA, PA (Jan. 10, 2020) – The Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® (GHAR) recently appointed Margaret Parsons as its new Government Affairs Director. Parsons has been appointed to address local, state, and federal public policy issues. As Government Affairs Director, she will continue GHAR’s political interests in relation to local REALTORS® and the real estate industry…
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ENOLA, PA (Jan. 7, 2020) – In a ceremony led by 2019 GHAR President Michelle Gueci, C2EX, with Keller Williams of Central PA in Enola, the Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® installed Jordan Piscioneri, MCNE, e-PRO, C2EX, with Century 21 Realty Services, Camp Hill, as president for the upcoming year. He assumed his duties beginning January 1…
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Foundation Celebrates Successful Year in 2019 ENOLA, PA (Jan. 7, 2020) – In a ceremony led by the 2019 Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Foundation President Isabel Warrell with NextHome Capital Realty in Camp Hill, the Foundation installed Kelly Spasic with Help U Sell Detwiler Realty in Carlisle as president for the upcoming year. She assumed her duties beginning January 1…
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An article that appeared in the New York Times in November cited study results showing housing discrimination by real estate licensees. Investigators posing as white buyers received different treatment than buyers of color and of other minority classifications. Among the allegations was steering. Licensees directed buyers to properties that, in the opinions of the licensees…
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ENOLA, PA (Dec. 16, 2019) - The Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® Foundation awarded two grants to local charitable organizations during the Annual Holiday Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 13. Over 250 REALTORS® and affiliate members attended. Isabel Warrell of NextHome Capital Realty, the 2019 Foundation President, had the honor of facilitating the grant presentation on behalf of the Foundation…
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ENOLA, PA (Dec. 4, 2019) - The Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce that Victoria Edwards, Esq. with Mette Evans and Woodside has been selected to represent GHAR as general counsel effective January 1, 2020. Victoria has worked alongside Jim Goldsmith, Esq. at Mette Evans and Woodside for a number of years and on the PAR Legal Hotline…
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