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2024 Forms Update Videos
The 2024 Form Update videos are now available on YouTube. Watch below and learn more about the new form changes. Updated forms available on Form Simplicity and Transaction Desk. *Please take time to read the important disclaimer at the start of the video* Updated Forms
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Register for GRI Courses in February
GRI 101 and GRI 102 Courses Available in Boise!Idaho REALTORS is hosting two GRI Classes in Boise this February. Register today and secure your spot! February 14th-15thGRI 101 – Taxation & Investment Property; Tax & Self-EmployedHosted at Pioneer Title Company, Boise ID Register HEREGRI 101 Taxation and Investment is a crucial course for REALTORS®, covering key tax-related issues. It includes the latest updates on deductibility of real estate taxes for primary residences, changes in mortgage and home equity loan interest deductibility due to 2017 tax reforms, and revisions to IRC 1031 Exchange tax rules. The course also addresses how these changes affect deductions for real estate investment properties, vital knowledge for REALTORS® to assist their clients and manage their own finances. Additionally, GRI 101 offers strategies for buying, holding, and…
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Working Remote Due to Weather
Idaho REALTORS® office is working remote today – Friday January 12, 2024, due to the inclement weather conditions in the Treasure Valley. But don’t worry! You can still reach us – contact us at (208) 342-3585, or email our office at .
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Recording – 2024 Form Changes Preview Webinar
Watch the Webinar Recording Idaho REALTORS® hosted the 2024 Form Changes Preview Webinar on January 8th, 2024. If you were unable to join for the discussion, you are now able to view the webinar recording in full.In this video Jason Risch and Krista Deacon give a broad strokes overview of the changes that are coming with the 2024 Forms updates, releasing later this week. The 2024 Form Changes are scheduled to be released on the various forms platforms on January 10, 2024. Following the Forms Release, Idaho REALTORS® and Jason Risch will be releasing the Form Changes overview videos with more specific information for each form change. Stay tuned for more information regarding those videos.
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2024 Day at the Capitol
Wednesday, February 7, 2023 1:30 pm (MT)Lincoln Auditorium, Garden Level Idaho State Capitol 700 W Jefferson St. Boise, ID 83702 Join us February 7th for Idaho REALTORS® Day at the Capitol (All Times MT)The Below Schedule is Subject to Change 1:30 pm: Opening remarks from Idaho REALTORS® President Katrina Wehr & Government Affairs Director Max Pond 2:45PM – 2:55PM: BREAK 4:35PM: Adjourn Day at the Capitol Speakers include: The Honorable Governor Brad LittleThe Honorable Supreme Court Justice Robyn BrodyThe Honorable Lt. Governor Scott BedkeSuperintendent of Public Instruction Debbie CritchfieldHouse and Senate Majority and Minority Leadership Join Us for our Legislative Reception at Beside Bardenay at 5:30 pm. On February 7th, the Idaho REALTORS® will be hosting its annual Day at the Capitol event in Boise. This is a great opportunity for…
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THE VALUE OF REALTORS®: UPDATES AND FAQS ABOUT NAR
The real estate market can be a complex, misunderstood, and misrepresented landscape. Recently, 2024 President of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and Idaho’s own Tracy Kasper, addressed critical issues facing the industry in an op-ed with USA Today. Now more than ever, it is crucial to clarify misconceptions and highlight the undeniable value REALTORS® bring to the table. What is the Burnett Trial? The Missouri case, initiated by a local plaintiff’s lawyer alleging that the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and others conspired to harm consumers by fixing commissions, is fundamentally flawed and unsupported by evidence. Contrary to these claims, NAR neither mandates any specific compensation from home sellers to buyers’ agents nor sets any commission rates. Despite this, the American judicial system provides NAR with the opportunity to contest…
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Register for the IR Health Insurance Plan Webinar
Join Us to learn More About the IR Health Insurance Plan before the December 14th enrollment’s deadline. Idaho REALTORS® and Decisely are hosting a Wednesday Webinar at 1:00 pm next week – Wednesday, December 13th – to discuss the IR Health Plan ahead of the open enrollment deadline. If you are interested in the new health plan and have any questions about enrollment, this webinar is for you. Register today to join, and Join us December 13th at 1:00 pm MT to learn more. Register for the Webinar HERE If you are an Idaho REALTOR® and would like to see if you are eligible for open enrollment, visit the Idaho Real Estate Benefits Center to view model plan designs and learn more about the program options. Visit IRHealthbenefits.com to Learn…
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In Case You Missed It: NAR Litigation Update Recording with IR Legal Counsel Jason Risch
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the NAR Litigation Update with IR Legal Counsel, Jason Risch. We understand that not everyone could attend, so we’re sharing our recording of the session along with a few highlights the highlights. For those who missed the event or would like to review the discussions, a recording of the session is now available to watch on our YouTube channel. Further Reading for Members: To further assist in your conversations with clients and to ensure you’re equipped with the latest information, we’ve compiled a list of resources: Competition In Real Estate: For talking points on offering choices to consumers, visit competition.realtor Understanding Real Estate Commissions: To help explain compensation options to clients, bookmark realestatecommissionfacts.com.
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IDAHO REALTORS® HONORS BART COCHRAN OF LEAP HOUSING WITH INAUGURAL GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD
NEWS RELEASE: IDAHO REALTORS(R) HONORS BART COCHRAN OF LEAP HOUSING WITH INAUGURAL GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD Media Contact: Nick Stout,IR Communications Director(208) 342-3585FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Tuesday October 31, 2023 (Boise, Idaho) – Demonstrating an unyielding commitment to community service and positive change, Bart Cochran of LEAP Housing has been chosen as the first-ever recipient of the Idaho REALTORS® (IR) Good Neighbor Award. Bart Cochran, LEAP Housing The IR Good Neighbor Award is a newly instituted honor designed to spotlight REALTORS® who, through voluntary efforts, make considerable impacts on their communities. Beyond being members in good standing of IR, nominees are evaluated based on their individual volunteer contributions, the broadness and depth of their impact, and their role model potential for fellow REALTORS®. This year IR received 19 nominations from various organizations across Idaho. Bart…
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Kristie Mattoon selected as new Federal Political Coordinator (FPC)
We are thrilled to announce that Kristie Mattoon has been selected as the new Idaho REALTORS® Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) to Congressman Russ Fulcher. Kristie is a REALTOR® from Moscow, Idaho, and brings with her a wealth of experience, dedication, and passion. Previously Kristie has served as an State Political Coordinator for Brandon Mitchell. She currently holds the position of Secretary of Latah County Board of REALTORS®. Additionally she has held the position of Latah County Board of REALTORS® RPAC chair, and as the North District RPAC Corporate Ally Program Liaison. Kristie is also an Idaho REALTORS® Leadership Academy graduate – class of 2021. She is currently the vice chair for the Idaho REALTORS® Convention Committee. Kristie has expressed a strong commitment to ensuring property rights, ownership, and other priorities…
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