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Public Policy Statements
Public Policy Statements The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) is an organization of real estate industry professionals and community partners in the Outer Banks Region and is affiliated with the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®. OBAR advocates for private property rights, homeowners, aspiring homeowners, and the real estate…
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As we wrap up our 2024 program, we’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions to help us plan an even better lineup for 2025.
We kindly ask you to complete two short surveys, each taking less than five minutes, with no mandatory questions. Your feedback will directly influence…
Read MoreHe’s Back! Sign Up Now For CE With World-Renowned Instructor Bill Gallagher.
OBAR welcomes back world-renowned instructor extraordinaire Bill Gallagher. For those who have attended Bill’s classes in the past, you are familiar with his high energy and entertaining style. He has been on hiatus the last few years and only teaching classes virtually.
Read MoreRegister for the 27th Annual Charity Surf Fishing Tournament – $1,000 YETI Raffle
The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) is thrilled to announce the 27th Annual Charity Surf Fishing Tournament, set to take place on Friday, October 4th, from 6:30 am to 12:30 pm in Nags Head. Tournament committee Co-Chairs Tammy Aycock and Sarah Sheppard invite anglers of all skill levels to participate in this exciting event, which combines the thrill of fishing with the opportunity to give back to the community.
Read MoreEffective Immediately – Form 201 Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement UPDATE
Effective Immediately – Form 201 Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement UPDATE UPDATE TO FORM 201 – EXCLUSIVE BUYER AGENCY AGREEMENT Effective immediately, the Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement (Form 201) in the NC REALTORS® forms library has been revised to remove the VA loan language in Paragraph 4(b)(ii). The previous language warned that a buyer using a…
Read MoreFREE Accredited Buyer’s Representative Course
FREE Accredited Buyer’s Representative Course Members, take advantage of a great opportunity! The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® and the Albemarle Area Association of REALTORS® have partnered to offer the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) Course in-person, for FREE to members. But wait, there’s more. Because the associations strongly believe, in light of the NAR settlement…
Read MoreCooperating Compensation Agreement (Form 220) – What is the Best Way to Use this Form?
Cooperating Compensation Agreement (Form 220) – What is the Best Way to Use this Form? FORM 220 – Cooperating Compensation Agreement, FAQs Many of you have asked about using the Cooperating Compensation Agreement, Form 220. NC REALTORS’ legal team sent an email to members on Monday, August 12th that highlights some of the most frequent…
Read MoreFOREWARN – SAFER SHOWINGS, SMARTER ENGAGEMENTS
Did you know that next month is REALTOR Safety Month? As a reminder, OBAR covers the cost of FOREWARN as a member benefit for every member’s safety. If you have not signed up for FOREWARN, you are missing out. FOREWARN brings knowledge to the real estate industry through innovative solutions to ensure safer engagements and…
Read MoreMLS “Broker Beachbag” Guidebook Released
MLS “Broker Beachbag” Guidebook Released MLS “Broker Beachbag” Guidebook As we navigate a new MLS landscape, OBAR is dedicated to keeping you informed and up-to-date on what is taking place to ensure a smooth transition for members and vendors by the NAR mandated effective date of August 17th. The OBAR Board of Directors recently approved…
Read MoreIn-Person CE with Stephanie Walker May 21/22
In-Person CE with Stephanie Walker May 21/22 CE UPDATE: The June 10th NCREC deadline will be here before you know it but there is no need to fret! OBAR has worked to provide you some last-minute CE opportunities. Upcoming CE with registration instructions can easily be found on the OBAR website calendar identified by our…
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