Second half dues payment was extended to August 30
If you only paid one-half of your local dues for 2020, your second-half payment has been extended 60 days from June 30 to Aug.30, 2020.
You should have received an email in April that includes access to pay your bill online. If you did not receive this email, please contact
Membership/Accounting at[email protected].
If you wish to pay your invoice online, your login is your license number and lower case `cbr’ is the password. Once you log in from the main menu, you will need to pay your balance of local REALTOR® dues, MLS and Key fees, if applicable. Just check each box for payment.
License renewal and reactivation deadlines extended.
Due to COVID-19 and Governor Mike DeWine’s emergency order, the Ohio legislature has passed legislation extending license renewals and reactivations to 90 days after the date the Governor’s emergency order ends or Dec. 1, 2020, whichever comes first. This extension includes renewals due and reactivations that occurred on or after March 9, 2020 (the date the emergency order was issued). For more information, visitohiorealtors.org/.
REALTOR® Care Day Postponed
Columbus REALTORS® annual REALTOR® Care Day, this year set for Wednesday, June 10, 2020, has also been postponed due to COVID-19. The REALTOR® Care Day Committee is looking at a contingency plan and anticipates hosting a smaller event later this year. Watch the In Contract magazine and Columbus REALTORS® website for updates.
NAR provides two months of TeleHealth access to members
In response to the current health crisis, NAR is funding two months of access to Members' TeleHealth at no cost to members via the Right Tools, Right Now program. Members TeleHealth provides access to a network of more than 2,300 board-certified physicians who can address non-emergency medical issues via smartphone, tablet or computer. For more information, clickhere.
New COVID-19 Addendums to Purchase Agreement
Given the unforeseen conditions currently brought on by the COVID-19 threat and Ohio’s Executive Order in response, Columbus REALTORS® has approved two new addendums for the Purchase Agreement:
COVID-19 Addendum to Purchase Agreement— Extension for Time Delays Resulting from Government Action
Buyer and Seller shall not be required to perform any obligation under this Real Estate Purchase Contract (the “Contract”) or be liable to each other for damages so long as the performance of this Contract is prevented or delayed by government action of any kind or description related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
All time periods set forth in the Contract that has not expired at the time such government action is initiated for actions to be taken by Buyer or Seller, including, without limitation, inspections, loan approval and closing, will be extended up to_________ calendar days (if no number inserted, the number calendar days shall be 20) after such government action no longer prevents performance under this Contract.
If such government action continues to prevent performance under this Contract for more than _______ days (NOT APPLICABLE IF NUMBER OF DAYS NOT INSERTED) beyond the Contract closing date, either party may terminate this Contract by delivering written notice to the other party. Upon receipt of notice by the nonterminating party, the Earnest Money Deposit shall be returned to Buyer pursuant to] Paragraph 12 of the Contract.
COVID-19 Termination Resulting from Covid-19 Pandemic:
If this transaction cannot close on or before the closing date outlined in this Real Estate Purchase Contract (the “Contract”) due to disruptions or delays caused by government action of any kind or description related to the COVID-19 pandemic or by the unavailability of a real estate services provider, including, without limitation, Buyer’s lender, Buyer’s financial institution, Buyer’s homeowner’s insurance provider, selling brokerage, listing brokerage or settlement services provider due to such government action, this contract shall terminate. Upon termination, the Earnest Money Deposit shall be returned to the Buyer pursuant to Paragraph 12 of this Contract.
NOTE: Parties using these forms are advised to consult with legal counsel regarding any questions or legal advice regarding these forms and/or their rights and obligations under this or any other agreement involved in the above-referenced transactions.
To download copies of the addendums, visitColumbusRealtors.com, members only.
When will the Association open?
Subject to change regarding the COVID-19 pandemic from Ohio Governor Michael DeWine, the Columbus REALTORS® office building will remain closed for the month of May. Your committed and focused team will continue to work from home through May 31, 2020. Continuing education classes scheduled in May (see pages 19-22 of the May/June In Contract) will be held as online webinars with all CE classes as a value-add service to our members. Plans for re-opening in June will be determined mid to late May based on a directive from Governor DeWine’s office. We very much care about the health and safety of our team and all of our CR members! We look forward to reuniting with members in the future. In the meantime, stay safe!
NAR’s “At Home with Diversity” Course on Sale through 6/30/2020
At Home With Diversity is an educational experience designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. More importantly, the class teaches how real estate professionals can increase their sensitivity and adaptability to future market trends. Additionally, you will learn to thrive as an effective service provider and community leader. The course addresses issues of diversity, fair housing, and cultural differences. All three subjects are closely related and have value for real estate professionals who must serve diverse local markets. This class is on sale for only $49.99 (the regular price is $99).
#RealtorsCount!
The 2020 Census will collect information about those living in every U.S. household – driving funding for schools, hospitals and fire departments while spurring infrastructure improvements our new homes and businesses need. The 2020 Census can be completed over the phone (see numbers below), through the mail and—for the first time ever—online.
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the U.S. Census Bureau temporarily suspended 2020 Census field data collection activities in March and plans to resume field testing beginning June 1. They’ve extended the window for field data collection and self-response to Oct. 31, allowing apportionment counts to be delivered to the President by April 30, 2021, and redistricting data to be delivered to the states no later than July 31, 2021.
Please promote completing the 2020 Census to your clients, friends and family. It’s important!
To complete by phone:
844-330-2020 – English
844-468-2020 – Spanish
844-418-2020 – English (for Puerto Rico residents)
844-426-2020 – Spanish (for Puerto Rico residents)
844-467-2020 – TDD (Telephone Display Device)
Board of Directors Report – 3/25/20
Approved two new COVID-19 addendums to the Purchase Agreement:nCOVID-19 Addendum to Purchase Agreement – Extension and COVID-19 Addendum to Purchase Agreement - Termination Membership was 8,259 (as of 2/28/20), up 2.4 percent from the previous year (8,068). Hired a bond portfolio management firm for the\Association and MLS. Delayed deadline for Association dues (2nd installment) from 6/30/20 to 8/30/20. Nominated Kathy Shiflet for 2021-2023 At-large Ohio NAR Director.
Board of Directors Report – 4/22/20
Membership was 8,162 (as of 3/31/20), up 4.0 percent from the previous year (7,846). New members approved – four brokers, one REALTOR®-Appraiser, one individual affiliate and 74 REALTORS®. Added Clause 6.5 to the Residential Purchase Contract to require COA/HOA documents within five (5) days of an accepted contract.
