TREC Rulemaking Hearing Rules Effective February 16, 2008

The Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) has published the following changes effective February 16, 2008. A link to the changes is below:



http://www.state.tn.us/commerce/boards/trec/documents/rmh5307amended.pdf

New VA Broker CE Requirements Effective July 1, 2008

New requirements for Virginia Broker Continuing Education Requirements will be effective July 1, 2008. Click on the link below for a copy of a letter outlining these requirements:

http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/dporweb/broker_ce_req.pdf

Sumary Of New VREB Regulations Effective April 1

The Virginia Real Estate Board (VREB) has revised some of its regulations effective April 1, 2008. Click on the link below to view these changes:

http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/dporweb/REB_summary_of_%20reg_changes.pdf

Give Us Your Feedback on Lem Marshall Classes

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New Member Orientation - June 5

• Are you a Broker with new agents coming into your firm?
• Are you a new agent?

You need to be at New Member Orientation on Thurs., June 5 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at ETSU at Bristol. Get to know other new agents and hear information about antitrust, REALTOR safety, agency, etc. New Member Orientation chair, Debbie Miller, has the morning planned for you.

The second half of New Member Orientation will be held in the fall when Pat Callebs will be teaching a 3 hour class on the Code of Ethics. This session is approved for CE in TN and VA and will satisfy NAR's Quadrennial Ethics Requirement. This portion will be made available to all members of BTVAR at no charge. The date is TBA.

Contact the Association Office at btvar@btes.tv if you have any questions.

Tennessee Contracts Class May 20

"Do I Know What I Think I Know About Tennessee Contracts?"

Susan Barnett will join us on May 20 at ETSU at Bristol to test our knowledge on Tennessee contracts. Several associations across the state have offered this class and Susan has gotten glowing reviews. Don't be left in the dark - take advantage of this opportunity. Class time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Last date to register is Friday, May 16 due to the large amount of handouts.

TREC To Visit Area May 28

The Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) will be in our area on May 28 for their "Spring Seminar." Members of the staff will update us on changes in licensure, education, etc. Contact the Association Office at btvar@btes.tv to make reservations. Attendees will receive 2 hours of TN CE credit at no charge. This session will be held at the NETAR office in Gray.

Thinking About Getting Your Virginia License

Thinking about getting your Virginia license…..you need to get it now. Effective July 1, 2008, all new Virginia licensees must complete their 30 hours of post licensure within 1 year. New licensees currently have 2 years to complete their education.