Trust This. Brokerages Adapt to New Rules – Bulk Homebuyer Bill – TRIM Alerts
Trust This. By Joseph E. Seagle, Esq. ● Aug 23, [...]
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Trust This. By Joseph E. Seagle, Esq. ● Aug 23, 2024 Smart Brevity® count: 6 mins…1542 words 👋 Happy Friday! Today is National Cuban Sandwich Day, and we all know that — outside of Cuba itself (if you can find one) — Florida is the best place for one of these delicious sandwiches (but we’re not biased). 🚨 Situation Awareness: Real property tax TRIM notices are out. We’re processing them as quickly as possible: scanning, renaming, uploading to the portal, and sharing them with beneficiaries as fast as we can go. However, the deadline to challenge valuations or exemption denials is extremely short. We just started receiving them last Friday, and the deadline to appeal to the Value Adjustment Board is only 25 days from when the TRIM notice is mailed (not received).
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1 big thing: Brokerages Are Figuring Out Their Own New NormalAs of August 17, broker commissions can no longer appear in any MLS in the United States, per the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement. A quick recap: The intention behind the settlement was to curb steering so that buyers’ agents would show clients all available homes, regardless of their potential commission, leveling the playing field for buyers. Why it matters: Although the new NAR rules apply throughout the country, there’s no nationwide standard on how to apply them. Brokerages are taking various routes to compliance.
Some different approaches:
What we’re seeing: We sign dozens of purchase contracts each week, and we’ve noticed that the package for e-signing now includes a buyer-brokerage agreement in most cases.
The bottom line: As brokerages settle into the new normal, their differences in approach could lead to further friction in the industry — as well as a nationwide patchwork of solutions. |
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2. Bulk Homebuyers Are the Target of a New BillA new U.S. Senate bill would require buyers to disclose bulk purchases of single-family homes to federal regulators for antitrust review. Why it matters: According to a statement, the bill aims to “stop anticompetitive transactions that could increase rents, decrease services, and push homebuyers out of the market.”
The targets: HART targets corporations and private equity firms in the SFR (single family rental) industry. Brief timeline of SFRs:
What it would do: The Act would require bulk purchases of single-family homes to report to the:
Who’s behind it: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) proposed the HART Act. Their position: “Housing is becoming increasingly concentrated in the hands of large corporations,” Klobuchar has noted, leading to consumer problems. These include:
Who else in the Senate supports it:
Supporters outside of Congress:
The bottom line: Watch this bill as it moves through the legislative process—it could drastically change the housing and rental markets. |
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Anonymity has its place in any asset protection strategy.
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3. Catch up fast
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4. Closing Thought: Vision/mission statements are criticalCrafting a meaningful vision statement starts with understanding your core beliefs.
Reflect: Spend time considering your values and what you believe your business can uniquely contribute. Engage others: Involve key stakeholders in this process, including employees and clients. Their perspectives can offer valuable insights and help ensure your vision resonates broadly. Be specific: Your vision statement should be clear, concise, and focused on a tangible aspiration. Avoid vague language; instead, articulate an inspiring and actionable vision. What’s next: Infusing Vision into Your Business
The bottom line: A well-developed and articulated vision speaks to the heart and gut, guides your business, and inspires and unifies your team, creating a strong foundation for long-term success. |
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Trust This. By Joseph E. Seagle, Esq. ● Aug 23, 2024 Smart Brevity® count: 6 mins…1542 words 👋 Happy Friday! Today is National Cuban Sandwich Day, and we all know that — outside of Cuba itself (if you can find one) — Florida is the best place for one of these delicious sandwiches (but we’re not biased). 🚨 Situation Awareness: Real property tax TRIM notices are out. We’re processing them as quickly as possible: scanning, renaming, uploading to the portal, and sharing them with beneficiaries as fast as we can go. However, the deadline to challenge valuations or exemption denials is extremely short. We just started receiving them last Friday, and the deadline to appeal to the Value Adjustment Board is only 25 days from when the TRIM notice is mailed (not received).
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1 big thing: Brokerages Are Figuring Out Their Own New NormalAs of August 17, broker commissions can no longer appear in any MLS in the United States, per the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement. A quick recap: The intention behind the settlement was to curb steering so that buyers’ agents would show clients all available homes, regardless of their potential commission, leveling the playing field for buyers. Why it matters: Although the new NAR rules apply throughout the country, there’s no nationwide standard on how to apply them. Brokerages are taking various routes to compliance.
Some different approaches:
What we’re seeing: We sign dozens of purchase contracts each week, and we’ve noticed that the package for e-signing now includes a buyer-brokerage agreement in most cases.
The bottom line: As brokerages settle into the new normal, their differences in approach could lead to further friction in the industry — as well as a nationwide patchwork of solutions. |
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2. Bulk Homebuyers Are the Target of a New BillA new U.S. Senate bill would require buyers to disclose bulk purchases of single-family homes to federal regulators for antitrust review. Why it matters: According to a statement, the bill aims to “stop anticompetitive transactions that could increase rents, decrease services, and push homebuyers out of the market.”
The targets: HART targets corporations and private equity firms in the SFR (single family rental) industry. Brief timeline of SFRs:
What it would do: The Act would require bulk purchases of single-family homes to report to the:
Who’s behind it: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) proposed the HART Act. Their position: “Housing is becoming increasingly concentrated in the hands of large corporations,” Klobuchar has noted, leading to consumer problems. These include:
Who else in the Senate supports it:
Supporters outside of Congress:
The bottom line: Watch this bill as it moves through the legislative process—it could drastically change the housing and rental markets. |
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Anonymity has its place in any asset protection strategy.
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3. Catch up fast
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4. Closing Thought: Vision/mission statements are criticalCrafting a meaningful vision statement starts with understanding your core beliefs.
Reflect: Spend time considering your values and what you believe your business can uniquely contribute. Engage others: Involve key stakeholders in this process, including employees and clients. Their perspectives can offer valuable insights and help ensure your vision resonates broadly. Be specific: Your vision statement should be clear, concise, and focused on a tangible aspiration. Avoid vague language; instead, articulate an inspiring and actionable vision. What’s next: Infusing Vision into Your Business
The bottom line: A well-developed and articulated vision speaks to the heart and gut, guides your business, and inspires and unifies your team, creating a strong foundation for long-term success. |
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Trust This. By Joseph E. Seagle, Esq. ● Aug 23, [...]
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Trust This. By Joseph E. Seagle, Esq. ● Aug 23, 2024 Smart Brevity® count: 6 mins…1542 words 👋 Happy Friday! Today is National Cuban Sandwich Day, and we all know that — outside of Cuba itself (if you can find one) — Florida is the best place for one of these delicious sandwiches (but we’re not biased). 🚨 Situation Awareness: Real property tax TRIM notices are out. We’re processing them as quickly as possible: scanning, renaming, uploading to the portal, and sharing them with beneficiaries as fast as we can go. However, the deadline to challenge valuations or exemption denials is extremely short. We just started receiving them last Friday, and the deadline to appeal to the Value Adjustment Board is only 25 days from when the TRIM notice is mailed (not received).
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1 big thing: Brokerages Are Figuring Out Their Own New NormalAs of August 17, broker commissions can no longer appear in any MLS in the United States, per the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement. A quick recap: The intention behind the settlement was to curb steering so that buyers’ agents would show clients all available homes, regardless of their potential commission, leveling the playing field for buyers. Why it matters: Although the new NAR rules apply throughout the country, there’s no nationwide standard on how to apply them. Brokerages are taking various routes to compliance.
Some different approaches:
What we’re seeing: We sign dozens of purchase contracts each week, and we’ve noticed that the package for e-signing now includes a buyer-brokerage agreement in most cases.
The bottom line: As brokerages settle into the new normal, their differences in approach could lead to further friction in the industry — as well as a nationwide patchwork of solutions. |
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2. Bulk Homebuyers Are the Target of a New BillA new U.S. Senate bill would require buyers to disclose bulk purchases of single-family homes to federal regulators for antitrust review. Why it matters: According to a statement, the bill aims to “stop anticompetitive transactions that could increase rents, decrease services, and push homebuyers out of the market.”
The targets: HART targets corporations and private equity firms in the SFR (single family rental) industry. Brief timeline of SFRs:
What it would do: The Act would require bulk purchases of single-family homes to report to the:
Who’s behind it: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) proposed the HART Act. Their position: “Housing is becoming increasingly concentrated in the hands of large corporations,” Klobuchar has noted, leading to consumer problems. These include:
Who else in the Senate supports it:
Supporters outside of Congress:
The bottom line: Watch this bill as it moves through the legislative process—it could drastically change the housing and rental markets. |
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Anonymity has its place in any asset protection strategy.
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3. Catch up fast
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4. Closing Thought: Vision/mission statements are criticalCrafting a meaningful vision statement starts with understanding your core beliefs.
Reflect: Spend time considering your values and what you believe your business can uniquely contribute. Engage others: Involve key stakeholders in this process, including employees and clients. Their perspectives can offer valuable insights and help ensure your vision resonates broadly. Be specific: Your vision statement should be clear, concise, and focused on a tangible aspiration. Avoid vague language; instead, articulate an inspiring and actionable vision. What’s next: Infusing Vision into Your Business
The bottom line: A well-developed and articulated vision speaks to the heart and gut, guides your business, and inspires and unifies your team, creating a strong foundation for long-term success. |
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Be on the lookout for our next issue! 👋 |
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