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Jan 16, 2024

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Independent Contractor Rule

A Federal Issue Monitored by NAR, January 12, 2024

This week, the U.S. Department of Labor issued the final independent contractor rule(link is external) assessing how workers…

Dec 28, 2023

SWMLS Tip: What is RESO?

SWMLS Executive Director Richard Gibbens discusses the importance of RESO Standards, and why SWMLS will have more than 70 Field Changes in 2024.

Dec 20, 2023

SWMLS Tip: Improved gaar.com search

SWMLS Executive Director Richard Gibbens covers the new search functionality that has been added to GAAR.com.

<div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/swmls-tip-estimated-closing-date" title="SWMLS Tip: Estimated Closing Date"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/swmls_time_saving_tips_logo.jpg" alt="SWMLS Tip: Estimated Closing Date" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2023-12-07">Dec 07, 2023</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/swmls-tip-estimated-closing-date" title="SWMLS Tip: Estimated Closing Date">SWMLS Tip: Estimated Closing Date</a></h2> <p><p>SWMLS Executive Director Richard Gibbens explains how to avoid the number one compliance warning.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0"…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/communicate-your-value-as-a-realtor" title="Communicate Your Value as a REALTOR®"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/entwork-solutions.png" alt="Communicate Your Value as a REALTOR®" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-18">Nov 18, 2023</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/communicate-your-value-as-a-realtor" title="Communicate Your Value as a REALTOR®">Communicate Your Value as a REALTOR®</a></h2> <p><h3>The REALTOR® Difference</h3> <p>As a REALTOR®, you know the value you bring to your clients and communities every day. The difference is real when working…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/protect-the-home-equity-you-have-acquired-over-the-years" title="Shareable Content: Protect the Home Equity You Have Acquired Over the Years"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/senior_homeowner.jpg" alt="Shareable Content: Protect the Home Equity You Have Acquired Over the Years" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-15">Nov 15, 2023</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/protect-the-home-equity-you-have-acquired-over-the-years" title="Shareable Content: Protect the Home Equity You Have Acquired Over the Years">Shareable Content: Protect the Home Equity You Have Acquired Over the Years</a></h2> <p><h3 style="text-align: center;">Act Now and Protect Your Home Equity!!</h3> <p>Your home is one of your largest assets and will likely play a key role in…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/nar-to-require-dei-fair-housing-education-for-all-directors" title="NAR to phase in DEI & Fair Housing Requirements"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/diversity.jpg" alt="NAR to phase in DEI & Fair Housing Requirements" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-13">Nov 13, 2023</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/nar-to-require-dei-fair-housing-education-for-all-directors" title="NAR to phase in DEI & Fair Housing Requirements">NAR to phase in DEI & Fair Housing Requirements</a></h2> <p><p>NAR’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy includes an “Executive Commitment Pillar” to ensure that NAR leadership is educated on DEI. </p> <p>To meet that objective,…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/certified-photographer-complies-with-minimum-photos-rule" title="Certified Photographer Program complies with Minimum Photos Rule"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/swmls_time_saving_tips_logo.jpg" alt="Certified Photographer Program complies with Minimum Photos Rule" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-09">Nov 09, 2023</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/certified-photographer-complies-with-minimum-photos-rule" title="Certified Photographer Program complies with Minimum Photos Rule">Certified Photographer Program complies with Minimum Photos Rule</a></h2> <p><p>SWMLS Executive Director Richard Gibbens explains the Certified Photographer Agreement and the many ways it benefits you and participating photographers.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/swmls-cert-photo_1.png" style="width:…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/it-was-all-in-writing" title="It Was All in Writing"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/hand_with_pen.jpg" alt="It Was All in Writing" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2023-11-07">Nov 07, 2023</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/it-was-all-in-writing" title="It Was All in Writing">It Was All in Writing</a></h2> <p><h5>Court rejects 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