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GEPAR Credentials Committee Makes Announcement! The GEPAR Credentials Committee announces the candidates running for GEPAR Officers and Directors. You will be voting for President-Elect,  Secretary/Treasurer, and Directors.  Voting Starts on Monday, August 12, 2024.   Announcement from MLS The MLS Nominating Committee announces the candidates running for the MLS Board of Directors. The MLS Participants…

The Latest Updates from TEXAS REALTORS®on NAR Settlement NAR Settlement/Practice and Forms Changes. Members of the Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS® keep up to date on the very latest from Texas REALTORS®concerning the NAR Settlement by clicking the link below, which will direct you to any important changes that will help you before the…

Written Buyer Agreements 101 Starting August 17, 2024, MLS Participants must enter into written agreements with buyers before any home tours, including in-person and virtual tours. These agreements are designed to benefit consumers by clearly outlining the services provided and how MLS Participants will be compensated. The mandatory provisions include disclosing the amount or rate…

Personal Safety Tips for Real Estate Professionals This video, published by NAR’s REALTOR® Safety Program, highlights safety protocols that all REALTORS® should implement into their daily routine and follow with every client, every day, every time. Watch the video and be sure to share it with your fellow REALTORS®. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjhTcGAFdMM   NewsNews Select Category General  (22)…

Beverly Carter Foundation Resources for September Safety Month. Click the link below for the latest safety resources available for you and your fellow REALTORS®.   .   Click Here For Up To Date Safety Resources NewsNews Select Category General  (22) Archives Archives Select Month July 2024 June 2024 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023…

September is National REALTOR®Safety Month. The goal of the REALTOR® Safety Program is to reduce the number of safety incidents in the industry so every REALTOR® comes home safely to his or her family every night. We will accomplish this goal together with our members by improving the Safety Culture in the industry: Talk about…

Deal on property taxes in Texas Legislature. Texas Legislature Reaches Historic Deal on Property Tax Reform The deal is the largest-ever legislative effort to rein in skyrocketing property taxes and keep homeownership attainable and sustainable for Texans. AUSTIN, TEXAS (July 10, 2023) – The Texas Legislature is poised to approve more than $18 billion to…

GEPAR ALERT! Scammers Impersonate Home Sellers, Target Real Estate Professionals. It has come to our attention that criminals are resorting to new tactics to defraud the general public and real estate professionals. Specifically, there have been instances where scammers impersonate sellers seeking to list a lot or vacant land. This form of deception can have…

Adopted and Proposed Rule Changes From May TREC Meeting The Texas Real Estate Commission took a road trip to Houston for its May 16 meeting. The agenda and materials are available on TREC’s website. Below are highlights relevant to your business. Adopted Rule Changes Timely Response Required The commission approved new rule 535.157, requiring a broker…

GEPAR Remembers Angel Luis Sanchez A beloved Real Estate professional, Angel Luis Sanchez, passed away on May 10th, 2023, in El Paso, TX, at 75. Born on June 12th, 1947, in Caguas, Puerto Rico, Angel was the cherished child of Eloy Rivera and Paula Benitez Sanchez. Angel honorably served his country as a member of…