Seller Impersonation Fraud – tips & tricks from Wyoming Title & Escrow
Click on the flyer below to see what you can do and what to watch for to stop these scammers!
Seller Impersonation Fraud Presentation Tips Tricks Flyer – WTE.PDF
Click on the flyer below to see what you can do and what to watch for to stop these scammers!
Seller Impersonation Fraud Presentation Tips Tricks Flyer – WTE.PDF
To the Editor: Re: Bloomberg editorial, “Busting Up the Home Sales Cartel Is Overdue and Necessary” (Jan. 26):
Your editorial perpetuates a false narrative about how real estate professionals earn a living.
The truth is that buyers and sellers are always in control. They decide whether to work with a real estate professional or not and, faced with the complexity of buying or selling a home, Americans almost always choose to do so. They make this choice for many different reasons, including help in understanding the local market, interpreting information they have found on the internet or elsewhere, and navigating an intricate and often taxing financing and closing process.
As for the practice of listing brokers offering compensation to buyer brokers, the editorial board rightly notes that these offers can be in any amount — including $0 — but then wrongly concludes that the fact of any offer harms the consumer. The opposite is true: Offer compensation to buyer brokers in this fashion fosters consumer choice, stimulates market competition and boosts access to homeownership by lowering the cost burden for buyers — which is why it existed long before National Association of Realtors rules brought transparency to the practice.
Nine out of 10 people say they would use their same agent again or recommend them to others. Real estate professionals have earned the trust of the American people through their work in their local communities and deserve better than to have their livelihoods vilified as the work of a cartel.
Kevin Sears
President, National Association of Realtors
Jan. 30, 2024
The Town of Star Valley Ranch will now be charging a $20.00 transfer fee and will require all sellers and buyers to complete a transfer form for all sales. This is effective immediately
Should you have any questions about this fee or form please reach out to Jamie at the Town of Star Valley Ranch (307)883-8696
Town of Star Valley Ranch Form
JH LODGING ASSOCIATION Public Meeting
The Jackson Hole Lodging Association is holding a public meeting to discuss the new short term rental rules that will take effect in the Town of Jackson on January 1, 2024.
When: Wednesday, October, 18, 2023 at 9:00 AM MST
Where: Zoom – To Be Provided to Interested Parties
Why: Discuss the LDR Text Amendment that was passed and what this means for property owners in the Town of Jackson.
Please reach out to Kelly Akin directly if you would be interested in joining and he will get you setup with the Zoom link.
We hope this message finds you well. We wanted to inform you about an important update regarding our payment methods. As part of our commitment to streamlining processes and enhancing convenience for both our members and our team, we will be transitioning away from accepting paper checks for annual dues payments.
After careful consideration and in alignment with the practices of industry leaders such as NAR (National Association of Realtors) and WY Realtors, we have decided to fully embrace electronic payment methods. This decision is driven by the numerous benefits that electronic payments offer, including improved efficiency, faster processing times, reduced administrative burdens, and enhanced security.
So starting with the 2024 annual dues season, we will no longer be able to accept paper checks as a form of payment. We kindly request your cooperation in making this transition as smooth as possible. Going forward, we encourage you to utilize our electronic payment options to ensure seamless and timely transactions. Our electronic payment methods include:
Credit/Debit Card Payments: We accept payments via major credit and debit cards through our online payment system – Visa, Mastercard and American Express. This option provides flexibility and ease of use.
Electronic Checks: we will accept an electronic check. This method does require a driver’s license. It will ask for the MICR number: it is on the bottom left of a check and identifies the bank branch that it is issued from, the account number of the payer and the number of the account holders check in a consecutive series. From the left, the line displays the following information: the nine character routing number of the bank, the 12 character account number that identifies the payer and the 4 character check number. (Always double check the driver’s license number you input and the complete MICR number before submitting payment)
*enter the entire MICR number along the bottom of your check, leave out any squiggle characters or spaces..ect. Be sure to include the entire MICR number along the bottom of the check – even your check number (even if it has already asked for that somewhere else). Type in EVERY number without spaces.
We understand that changes like these may require some adjustment, and we are here to support you throughout this transition. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding electronic payments, or if you require assistance in setting up your credit card payment, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the TBOR office.
We believe that this shift aligns us with modern industry practices, allowing us to better serve your needs and provide a higher level of service. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together to enhance our payment processes.
Early Bird Discount of $55 for TBOR Primary/Secondary members if you pay your Annual Dues BEFORE November 1.
All invoices have been sent on October 4. Don’t miss out on the discount!
Important dates:
pay by October 31 for early bird discount (for TBOR Primary/Secondary members)
2024 Annual dues total – before November 1 (with discount) $1,200.00
2024 Annual dues total – after October 31 – $1,255.00
Final dues payment deadline: December 1
*there is a two week grace period. All payments must be received by December 15 or there will be a $100 late fee.
To make your 2024 Annual dues payment – visit the INFO HUB and click on the My Billing Info along the left-hand side of the screen.
As TBOR membership continues to grow, we’ve reached a point where many of our members may not know each other as well as they once did. For increased security and to help strengthen our community engagement within TBOR, we are implementing this new requirement.
All Active members will be required to upload a profile picture by October 31.
New Members will be required to upload a profile picture when joining.
It’s easy! Follow the following steps – it only takes a few minutes.
Get your head shot uploaded today – non-compliance with this requirement will result in your membership being suspended until it’s done.
We appreciate your cooperation in making our association safer, more secure, and more closely-knit.
Convey a Professional image with confidence and leave a good impression. Use your headshot on your business cards, website and other marketing materials.
Check out this month’s video update …
Forewarn app NEW!
With forewarn you can: verify and search criminal history for prospects, verify financial risks and current assets. Agents can properly and safely plan for showings with a higher level of confidence.
click here for more info and to sign up
Sentrilock Lockboxes
click here to see some advantages.
Don’t miss your opportunity to buy lockboxes for all or some of your listings.
We know they may not work on every listing.
But there are some great benefits for those property listings and owners that allow for them to work.
SafeShowings app
This is a safety app for when you are out showing your listings.
REALTORS® and their loved ones feel more secure knowing that SafeShowings will automatically notify emergency contacts with identifying details and geolocation in an emergency.
Flex Support
This is your member benefit. Their support is very friendly and helpful! Be sure to reach out with any questions. They have great webinars and videos to find out all the best tips and tricks to help Flex work best for you.