The OUTER BANKS ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® is committed to doing all we can to ensure the safety of everyone involved in a real estate transaction. We are requesting that all REALTORS® (Listing & Buyers Agents, and Property Managers) adopt the following guidelines by taking the “Safe Showing Pledge ” below to protect our community. I…
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While most of the country is staying home and healthy, it appears that scammers are ramping up their efforts to scam OBX vacationers and residents out of their hard earned money. OBAR has seen a recent influx of calls regarding Craigslist scams–both long-term and rental. It is always a good idea to check Craigslist regularly…
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The latest MLS statistics definitely show that our REALTOR® members are BUSY. The amount of out of town traffic definitely shows that our Property Managers are BUSY as well. But now more than ever our REALTOR® members need to get back to the basics of professional courtesies. In 2020, the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® adopted…
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No Flood Insurance Required Does Not Mean No Flood Risk Many Dare County properties will be moving into lower risk flood zones when the 2020 Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) becomes effective on June 19, 2020. OBAR felt it imperative to educate Dare County homeowners about the importance of maintaining flood insurance policies regardless of…
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