Blog Posts | St. Charles County Association of Realtors®

NEW Notices to Help You Serve Your Clients

Wednesday, April 1st, 2020

St. Charles REALTORS® Property Tour Viewing Questionnaire Click HERE St. Charles REALTORS® Showing and Inspection Best Practices Click HERE

Putting Members First With the Right Tools, Right Now

Monday, March 30th, 2020

In light of the challenges presented by COVID-19, and its impact on the real estate industry, NAR is taking steps to support members through these uncertain times. The Right Tools, Right Now initiative, which was activated once before in 2009, makes new and exciting NAR products and services available for FREE or at significant discounts–right now–and is available to REALTORS.

Open House and Home Showing Tips in the time of Covid-19

Sunday, March 22nd, 2020

Yesterday, Saturday, March 21st, Missouri Gov. Parson issued an order limiting gatherings to 10 people or less. In St. Charles County gatherings over 10 people are subject to a $1,000 fine. Please use care when showing property or holding open houses. Be sure to consult with your seller before determining a course of action in regards to showings or open houses.

Covid-19 Contract and Forms Amendments

Friday, March 20th, 2020

The regional forms committee today released two amended forms to help you navigate your business in these uncertain times: COVID-19 AMENDMENT TO SALE CONTRACT: This forms includes provisions on how to handle delays to closing or financing that could result form COVID-19 related restrictions. It also provides the option of terminating the contract due to the effects of COVID-19 restrictions.

How to Work Virtually in Today’s Business Environment

Friday, March 20th, 2020

Join John Mayfield “The Real Estate Tech Guy,” as he shows you the latest tips, tricks, and software hacks to leverage technology to your advantage as a real estate professional virtually.

During this webinar you will learn:

New tech tools to help you land more listings online

Social Media hacks to promote your business online

Online Marketing Ideas

And Other Ways to Work Virtually in Today’s Business Environment

Yun: Fed’s Rate Cut to Zero is “the Right Policy”

Tuesday, March 17th, 2020

In an emergency meeting Sunday, the Federal Reserve slashed its benchmark rate to zero–its second response to the volatile economic reaction to the coronavirus outbreak. The Fed also said it would buy $700 billion in Treasury and mortgage bonds.

Home Buying Desires of Millennials Match Those of Older Buyers

Thursday, March 5th, 2020

A number of the homebuying characteristics of younger millennials are replicating the buying desires of those in the silent generation. This is according to the latest study from the National Association of Realtors®, the 2020 Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends report1, which researched each generation to examine the differences of recent homebuyers and home sellers.

A Majority of Homeowners See Their Home’s Value Increasing In The Year Ahead

Wednesday, February 26th, 2020

A recent survey of homeowners showed that 68% believe that home ownership is a good investment. The survey by LendingTree also showed that 55 % of those surveyed expected their home’s value to increase in the year ahead. More than half of respondents surveyed say that homes are becoming less affordable in their neighborhoods. With higher prices, they plan to stay put longer.