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hen buying or a selling a home, the MLS listing is typically one of the first, and often most impactful, opportunities to showcase property. Whether viewed by the REALTOR or prospective homebuyer during a property search, the listing discloses a variety of essential informa-
tion from location to square footage to price, all factors that can attract and deter a prospect. Aside from the essential criteria, the MLS listing can be a driving factor in whether a home buyer is interested in a property. This has led many agents to get creative with their listings, specifically regarding the descriptions and photography, to enhance a property’s charm and appeal. Additionally, many real estate companies and REALTORS alike create professional websites to market their services, areas of expertise and accolades. Like the MLS listings, these websites utilize content and imagery to better portray their brand and offerings to potential clients. While often unintentional, many MLS listings and professional websites are in violation of copyright infringement laws because of the photographs used. According to the U.S. Copyright office, “copyright is a form of protection grounded in the U.S. Constitution and granted by law for original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression ... including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works.” Penalties for copyright violations can be steep. “Even if the copyright owner cannot show they have been damaged, the federal law pro-
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vides a penalty range from $200 to $150,000 for each work infringed, plus court costs and attorney’s fees,” says Joe Babb, General Counsel for the Austin Board of REALTORS and their MLS, ACTRIS. “Under some circumstances, though typically unusual in the real estate community, the infringer can even go to jail.”
Copyright Challenges But what mistakes are the real estate community making when choosing and using photographs online? As described earlier, the issues typically arise within an MLS listing and professional website. MLS Listing Liabilities There are a few ways to produce photographs for a listing, such as through an MLS employee, REALTOR, homeowner, or third-party photography. Often, to ensure a high-quality product, a third-party photographer is hired; however, even in lieu of a contract, copyright laws may still be broken. “The rights some REALTORS obtain from photographers are often insufficient for them to comply with their MLS rules,” Babb says. According to the MLS rules, to be compli-
ant, the REALTOR must “warrant,” or promise, to the MLS that they own or have obtained all rights to the images and content within the listing. Additionally, they must grant the MLS the right to use the listing content “for any purpose consistent with the facilitation of the sale, lease and valuation of real property.” “Where REALTORS slip up is in the license from the photographer,” Babb says. “Often, it is only valid through the marketing period of the property, which means they are in violation of the MLS rules and their warranty to the MLS because the listing content must also be available after the sale, for use in the valuation of other properties.” When valuing comparable properties, REALTORS utilize data, including photographs, from previously sold properties. Because of this, the MLS repository serves as an important valuation tool. “Even if the license is no longer valid based on the contractual agreement from the photographer, the MLS doesn’t know and is relying on the warranty from the REALTOR that their rights are sufficient to comply with the
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Features of the Month Column: ABoR—Use your MLS tools for busy season.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 3 Column: WCAoR—The future is now. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 7 Column: HBA— That’s a wrap: HBA 2017 Parade of Homes™ goes out with a bang. . . . pg. 15 Column: WCR—Whose photo is it anyway?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 18 Column: AREAA—Talk real estate policy to your US Senator and Representative . . . . . pg. 23 Associates in Progress: Hill Country Artisan Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 25 Associates in Progress: Austin Title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 27 Upcoming Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 30
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proven test-taking methods at this comprehensive two-day course. The class includes six practice tests and the option to re-take classes up to one year for free. ABoR is now taking registrations for courses August 12–13, September 23–24, and November 17–18. Visit bit.ly/ABoRPrepCourse to register!
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The importance of CodeNEXT CodeNEXT, the rewrite of Austin’s Land Development Code (LDC) is a hot topic in Austin. That’s because it has the potential to change what can and can’t be built on a given property, affecting your business and clients. Most projections show the Austin region continuing its historic pattern of strong growth and CodeNEXT presents a critical opportunity to be proactive in managing the effects of that growth. ABoR is reviewing the current proposal with an eye toward whether it lives up to this opportunity and delivers a transparent, simplified code that property
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It’s time to take control of your career Preparing for the Broker’s exam can seem like a daunting task. However, the ABoR Academy is here to lend a helping hand! If you’re looking to become a Texas-licensed Broker, you’ll want to take the ABoR Real Estate Licensing Prep Course. Hear from industry experts and learn
Since serving as ABoR President, I’ve gained valuable experiences through community service, leadership opportunities and member engagement, and you can too. Both ABoR and TAR are looking for a diverse group of individuals to volunteer time working on behalf of their peers. I encourage those who feel ready to lead to apply for a 2018 ABoR or TAR leadership position. To be considered, you must be a primary or secondary ABoR member and meet additional criteria. Apply today at ABoR.com/Leadership. Applications are due no later than midnight on Friday, June 30. If you’re looking to grow in leadership and
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Get Global with ABoR Are you an agent with interest in global real estate? Hear from panelists on working with cultural niches and international clients at the upcoming ABoR Forum: Real Estate is Global on Wednesday, June 28. Utilize this great opportunity and learn how to diversify your skill set and work with clients from across the spectrum. RSVP for this free member event and see upcoming forums at ABoR.com/Forum.
Make a Splash! with your booth at Realty Round Up Booth sales for Realty Round Up are available for purchase at ABoRRoundup.com and are going quickly! Don’t miss this opportunity to expose your brand to more than 2,000 real estate professionals at the largest tradeshow in Central Texas. Take advantage of early bird pricing and purchase yours by Friday, June 20. RL
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Professional chef Leslie Banister Maguire shows these REALTORS chopping techniques using the chef's kitchen in Hill Country Artisan's model home in La Ventana in Driftwood. This beautiful million dollar model home is situated on an estatesized lot and recently won two MAX Awards from the HBA of Greater Austin. Download Photo: RL_060117_B.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com
Dan Kurka of Austin Area Professionals visits the Scott Felder Homes model in Greatwood where Robbe LeGrant gives him a tour during the builder's REALTOR preview event. Scott Felder Homes in this Leander community feature one-acre lots and start in the $450s. Download Photo: RL_060417_A.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com
It's her birthday and she can party if she wants to. Realty Texas celebrates Leisa Ormsbee's (center, in black shirt) birthday with a party bus to Peter Pan Golf, Ropollos Pizza and Austin's iconic 6th Street.
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This mudbug is about to "meet his maker" now that Steve Crorey of Sierra Homes Realty has a hold of it. Steve enjoyed the spicy crawfish and fixins at the HBA's annual Crawfish Boil Builder/REALTOR mixer at Rancho Sienna in Georgetown.
The rolling hills of the Texas Prairie are the backdrop of this master-planned community, conveniently located 15 minutes south of downtown Austin. Whether exploring by foot or bike, you will leave your worries about traffic and the added noise of city life behind you. Enjoy the miles of hike and bike trails and roam the open fields, parks and green spaces. Our list of natural and resort-style amenities is long and continues to grow! • Sunflower Amenity Center with Lazy River, Shade Structures, Picnic Areas, Sport Courts (Opens 2018) • Junior Olympic Swimming Pool with Lap Lanes & Spray Park • Frisbee Golf Course • Catch and Release Fishing • Dog Parks • Organic Community Garden/Orchard • Covered Mail Pavilions/Bus Stops • Picnic Pavilion
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AYREP President Jacy Riedmann, right, welcomes Corrine Elgin of Realty Austin to the group's happy hour at The Goodnight where REALTORS gathered to mix, mingle and have some fun.
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NAPMW President Robin Hart of Caliber Home Loans and NAPMW Past-President George Light, right, thank Steve Lawton for presenting "Unlocking Potential by Leading with Positivity" to the group's members at its monthly luncheon and Board Installation at the ABoR Canyon View Event Center.
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Let luck be for the ladies tonight. Terri Martin and Wendy Dabrusin, both of Supreme Lending, try their luck on the roulette table at the company's grand opening celebration of its new office.
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board, we will see the addition of the entire Victoria Area MLS system! Once the data from the newest shareholders have been loaded into Matrix, the member count will be over 4,000 members and will service over 15 counties. In addition, CTXMLS is one of the first MLSs to work with CoreLogic to utilize Trestle, a groundbreaking IDX management tool! Once this service launches in August, it will allow subscribers to request a feed through an approved IDX vendor and a brokerage can request a direct feed as desired. Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve received a lot of questions about CTXMLS but the most interesting question centers around a large misconception that the other Associations are still running their old MLSs. The Four Rivers MLS and Temple-Belton MLS completely went away and ALL their historical data has been converted into CTXMLS. When the Fort Hood Area Association of REALTORS® joins this summer, the same will happen with them! We truly have 4+ MLSs in just one system. From the first day we went live, we encour-
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www.myRealtyLine.com aged our members to join CTXMLS as an additional MLS to the one you’ve been using for years. WCREALTORS is the only shareholder who joined CTXMLS without historical data. As of June 1st, CTXMLS has just under 4,000 active listings across Central Texas. In addition, there were 3,600 members in the system—a number that continues to expand. Currently, the CTXMLS covers over 5,809 square miles; after FHAAR and VAAR join, the total square footage of market space will be over 12,000 square miles. For more information about CTXMLS, visit http://wcmls. live or contact one of the Association Shareholders. Stay tuned for more information on the explosive growth of CTXMLS. Earlier this year, the Association announced a partnership with the Austin Relocation Guide to publish the Williamson County Newcomer & Relocation Guide which will launch its inaugural issue in August. We all have seen, listened, and read the reports about how Williamson County is one of the fastest growing counties. In late May, the U.S. Census Bureau released a list of the fastest growing cities in America! Two of the growing cities in America are right here in Williamson County, Cedar Park at number 11, and Georgetown at number 5. There are more new families mov-
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ing to Williamson County than ever before, and the Association is working diligently to ensure that you have a chance to work with our county’s newest residents. This magazine, in connection with WCLife, will cover everything from relocating to living in Williamson County. It will explore new home communities, education, transportation, shopping and dining, as well as tips to getting settled. Not only will the content be published in print, but an interactive digital edition will also be available on wclife. org. The Williamson County Newcomer and Relocation Guide provides an essential guide to educate and assist families and individuals through the complete moving process and will be a valuable resource to our community. Special advertising opportunities for the Relocation Guide are available to members of the Williamson County Association of REALTORS, contact Hannah Poyo at (512) 2556211 for more information on getting in on the ground floor of this amazing opportunity. The future is now at WCREALTORS, and we are working diligently to stay abreast of the ever-changing technology and advancements in the industry to help you help your clients even better! RL
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John Youngblood and Martin Ochs, both of Supreme Lending, are glad to see Debbie Groch of Avalar Austin Real Estate at the company's Grand Opening/ Casino Night at its new office on Executive Center Drive. Now she knows exactly where to bring her clients when they are in need of mortgage services. Download Photo: RL_060917_C.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com
The Keller Williams Realty Cedar Park office served as the drop off location for various charities during the company's annual RED Day.
These mortgage professionals hand out business cards to REALTORS at the AYREP happy hour as they build their network and work to attract new business in this busy real estate market. Pictured left to right are Michael Schwartz of Priority Settlement Group, Ashleigh Fletcher of CMG Financial and Angelica Heredia of Texas Credit Group.
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Title guy by day, rock star by night, John Lockhart of Austin Title gets into the swing of the game at the AMBA annual Mike Carroll Spring Golf Tournament. John also plays in the popular band Suede.
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This might be a good place to take a nap, but it was an even better place to drop off dog food donations for Texas Humane Heroes. Christy Gessler, front and center, Jennifer Lish and Ruby Johnson, all of Keller Williams Realty Cedar Park, collect donations during the annual Keller Williams Realty RED Day event.
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David Pavliska of RE/ MAX Round Rock, joins Helen and Dennis Finke of Joseph Realty Group as they make their way through the crowd to get a closer look at the Blackburn Communities model home in Diamond Oaks during its grand opening celebration. The gated community in the heart of Round Rock offers homes from the $280s. Download Photo: RL_060917_H.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com
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Beth Coffey of Trinity Title and Robin Rhoads of JB Goodwin REALTORS are big winners at the Supreme Lending Casino Night and new office grand opening celebration. They may have to get bigger pockets to hold all of their winnings.
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Julie Jones of Keller Williams Realty tells graduating students at Champions School of Real Estate about the professional training program they offer agents during the school's Career Fair.
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Xavier Benites, right, of Momentum Appraisal, enjoys his time with the one and only Mike Carroll at the annual AMBA Mike Carroll Spring Golf Tournament at Great Hills Country Club. The tournament was named after Carroll several years ago to commemorate his contributions to the industry and to AMBA. Download Photo: RL_061017_C.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com
Brian Campbell, Shannon Smith, John McClellan and Lynne Broussard, all of Supreme Lending, celebrate the grand opening of the company's new office on Executive Center Drive with a Casino Party for their friends, colleagues and clients.
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PENLEY PARK · PFLUGERVILLE 2%20201 Navarre Terrace
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Dawn McCourry and Sally Pierce, both of Bella Casa Realty, are impressed with the new Supreme Lending office on Executive Center Drive. They attended the company's grand opening Casino Night event.
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Johnene Kelly, Bridget Stroud and Nicole Driscoll, all of DHI Mortgage, attend the NAPMW monthly luncheon and board installation event where they learned how about "Unlocking Potential by Leading with Positivity."
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Amanda Bixler, right, of Steve Klein Custom Homes gives REALTOR Elizabeth Castillo a personal tour of the model in Greatwood in Leander where one-acre lots are standard.
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That’s a wrap: HBA 2017 Parade of Homes™ goes out with a bang
he Home Builders Association (HBA) of Greater Austin just wrapped up its 2017 Parade of Homes™ in The Peninsula at Rough Hollow in Lakeway. This year’s Parade was absolutely spectacular with each home boasting panoramic views of Lake Travis and the surrounding Hill Country. Open from May 12th through the 29th, thousands of visitors poured in to take a look at five multi-million dollar homes fully furnished and on display. Five of Austin’s top builders: Arbogast Custom Homes, Jenkins Design & Build, Lake Travis Builders, Laurel Haven Homes and Triton Austin custom crafted each home outfitted with amazing details and features that inspired each visitor as they explored the halls looking for design ideas to infuse into their own homebuilding, remodeling and decorating projects. Visitors were encouraged to vote for their favorite home on the Parade route. After all the votes were counted, it was Jenkins Design & Build who was honored with the coveted People’s Choice Award. If you missed the tour, here’s a quick over-
view of each home, some of which are still on the market looking for that perfect buyer: 599 Vendemmia Bend by Jenkins Design & Build (People’s Choice Award Winner) A classic approach to a traditional German farmhouse evokes a timeless sense of style and comfort to this home. This four-bedroom, four and a half bathroom home with three-car garage boasts extensive interior luxury amenities, soaring Hill Country views and a refreshing pool and feels like a resort. When the Jenkins design team first walked the empty lot at this homesite, the vast size of the lot and its proximity to the front of the neighborhood seemed to call for an expansive four-bedroom, four and a half bathroom, one-story home. The design team wanted the architecture to blur the lines between indoors and out. The breezeway starts that journey, giving way to the well-appointed courtyard. The home is decked out in modern appeal with its clean lines and high-tech conveniences. Earthy materials like 100-year-old reclaimed wood floors and native stone create a feeling of warmth and help bal-
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ance its bright natural light. An outdoor pavilion connects the front yard to the back and the front courtyard is large enough to host neighborhood parties. 618 Vendemmia Bend by Laurel Haven Homes Nestled in the Peninsula of Rough Hollow in Lakeway, you will find 618 Vendemmia Bend overlooking beautiful Lake Travis. Inspired by the grand mansions and villas of the 30s and 40s this modern vintage villa features cutting edge design and finishes woven with the charm and grandeur of an era gone by. Seamlessly transition from indoors onto the gorgeous resort-like outdoor living area to be awed and transported by both the lakeside hilltop views and the tantalizing infinity pool complete with swim-up bar and outdoor kitchen. This is the lush living you have been dreaming of. This 2017 Parade home features five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, two half bathrooms and a four-car garage within 6,600 square feet. Special features include a two-story master bedroom closet, catering kitchen, two-story study and panoramic views of Lake Travis. 622 Vendemmia Bend by Triton Austin Hilltop Transitional Barn – that was the inspiration as the Triton Austin design team began the process of transforming this one-acre lake-view lot into an unforgettable experience. This hand selected site allowed for expansive Lake Travis views, as well as 270 degrees of lake and Hill Country views. As the team worked through the layout of this home, contemporary luxury was the central message that served as the guide. This house features 5,755 square feet of heated area, and 9,000 square feet of total covered area. Included are three living areas, a fourcar garage, five bedrooms, five full bathrooms,
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and two half bathrooms. 605 Vendemmia Bend by Arbogast Custom Homes (Sale Pending) This timeless “farmhouse” was inspired by Old World German architecture and the subtle elegance of a Texas Hill Country home. A perfect blend of rustic and modern accents are found throughout. A towering vaulted great room with exposed trusses and extensive use of wood beams welcomes guests into the main living area. Rift Sawn White Oak cabinets and a custom hand-crafted steel vent hood accentuate the Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances in this Master Chef ’s kitchen. Showcasing the finest in luxury amenities and soaring Hill Country views, this spacious and luxurious home will satisfy the most discerning buyer. Sitting on nearly an acre, the home boasts over 5,000 square feet of exquisite living space with five bedrooms, a one-of-a-kind bunk room, and four full bathrooms along with onehalf bath. 609 Vendemmia Bend by Lake Travis Builders (SOLD) An entertainment dream home, this stunning, custom crafted five-bedroom, four-bathroom luxury home from Lake Travis Builders was designed to enjoy the gorgeous views of Lake Travis and the surrounding Hill Country. As you enter this estate, the dramatic foyer leads you to an outdoor living and dining space with custom fire pit and relaxing negative edge pool overlooking expansive views of Lake Travis, and a full grill for the ultimate grill master. The home also includes a spacious professional kitchen that is open to the living and dining areas, a private master suite and opulent master suite spa bathroom. For more information on these homes, visit www.paradeofhomesaustin.com. RL
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Gregg Ormsbee, Jack Stapleton and Leisa Ormsbee of Realty Texas invite everyone to jump on this party bus to celebrate Leisa's birthday as they head downtown Austin for fun and shenanigans.
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Buffington Homes Vice President of Sales & Marketing Dow Right, right, stops by to visit with friends at Supreme Lending's new office on Executive Center Drive where a grand opening Casino Night celebration was happening. Pictured with Dow are Andrea Keith and Shannon Lasater, both of Supreme Lending. Download Photo: RL_060917_B.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com
Suzanne Boyer of Nextage Lone Star Realty tells graduating students at Champions School of Real Estate's Career Fair about the benefits the company offers its agents. Download Photo: RL_061217_K.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com
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2041 Texas Sage Brookfield Residential 2,878 Sq. Ft.
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of the United States Code. On another note, Women’s Council of REALTORS Austin wants all of you to “save the date” for the first annual Wild Women’s Council of the West REALTORS Round Up from 6-9 p.m. on July 11, 2017 at the Wild West Dance Hall in Cedar Park. There will be dancing music, drinks, food, door prizes, silent
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Whose photo is it anyway? Copyright laws and your business
aybe some of you have experienced a story like this: A few years ago a REALTOR sold a house in just a few days. Two days after closing, the buyer’s REALTOR called to say the buyer was very upset to see that the home they just bought still had pictures on the internet. Of course, they demanded the listing REALTOR take the pictures down immediately. They didn’t want others to know what their house looked like. They felt it was an invasion of their privacy. The listing REALTOR explained they had already taken their posts down but in the world of Internet, once other websites pick up your listing they think they own the photos. This has been a problem for us. All our seller clients want us to syndicate their properties to get the utmost visibility. Unfortunately, there is always a different side to every action. This story has probably happened to all of us in some form or fashion. So here is the real question, who owns the photos and how do they hold the reins on how they are published? In November, Chloe Hecht, NAR Associate Counsel, gave us some
insights on this issue. “It is crucial to know what rights you own in photographs and how those rights permit you to use the photographs. To reduce your risk of copyright infringement, you should: “Basically have a permit agreement with the owner of the photos and maintain records of all assignments and licenses.” In the case of a third-party photographer being used, there are again, two options, a license, or an assignment of rights for addressing this issue. The participants should be made aware of this issue so that they can properly address it in their agreements. Knowing what copyrights protect is key. Copyright law protects any original creation, and grants the holder of the copyright exclusive control over when, how, and by whom their work may be copied, distributed, or exhibited. This includes literary works, paintings, photographs, drawings, films, music (and its lyrics), choreography, sculptures, and many other creative works. There are only 367 pages to the Copyright Law of the United States and Related Laws Contained in Title 17
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Lynn Tokoph, Lisa Hall and Kathryn Price, all of Keller Williams Realty, hang out with the builders at the HBA annual Crawfish Boil Builder/REALTOR mixer at Rancho Sienna in Georgetown.
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Nathan Cron and Chanti Derrick, both of New Western Acquisitions, promote their service offering an unlimited search of recently sold and leased properties to agents at the Champions School of Real Estate Career Day.
The Team at Legacy Mutual Mortgage goes above and beyond to communicate with everyone involved in the transaction! They are proactive in their communication and are great at keeping us informed about what is going on. If an issue does arise, they clearly communicate with us right away and lets us know the plan of action. Our clients, our team, the co-op agents and the title companies LOVE working with Legacy and we often hear comments about how amazing they are compared to other lenders. We agree, which is why we use them and will continue to refer them to our clients!
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Heath Griffing of 2TX Realty knows no better way to sell Texas real estate than to do so with real Texas flair. He talks with these graduating students at the Champions School of Real Estate's Career Fair.
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Got luggage, will travel! These ladies take luggage donations during Keller Williams Realty's annual RED Day charity event. Pictured left to right are Amy Kobza, Michelle Gundlach, Sherry Payne, Georgina Chen, Ashley Moore and Cheryl Jenkins. Download Photo: RL_060717_F.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com
Tom Miller of Radian and Matt Posey of AXIA Home Loans get a dose of positivity at the NAPMW monthly luncheon and Board of Directors installation where Steve Lawton gave a presentation on "Leading with Positivity." Download Photo: RL_061017_F.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com Download Photo: RL_060817_D.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com
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was part of the 150-plus member advocates of the Asian Real Estate Association of America who went to Washington, D.C. for the 2017 AREAA Policy Summit last month. There were three policy points that we delivered that can boost homeownership for the Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) community. 1) Removal of the 1 percent rule for deferred student loans. The 1 percent rule is taking 1 percent of a student loan and factoring it in as monthly payment in the debt-to-income ratio calculation. With a significant percentage of AAPIs pursuing undergraduate and higher education, and incurring student loans, eliminating the 1 percent rule for those whose loans have been deferred would allow them to start early in their wealth building without forgiving the loan. 2) Adopting alternative credit scoring as a predictor of one’s ability to repay a loan. First generation immigrants, specially AAPIs, are culturally debt-averse so traditional FICO scores are an inaccurate or incomplete measure. Delinquency in periodic payment items such as rent, utilities, medical payments and insurance typically negatively affects the credit score. Should not the same
items, when paid regularly and on time, be considered to reflect positive ability to repay a loan? 3) Language access reform supports the effort to increase language access in real estate transaction documents. First generation immigrants, including AAPIs, who don’t speak English sign on the dotted line without understanding document specifics. FNMA and FRMC has a proposed redesigned URLA (1003) that includes the addition of a preferred language data field. In reality, these policies will benefit all immigrant and non-immigrant communities, not just the AAPI. So we all need to pull together on this. What do you need to do, you may ask? For No. 1 and No. 3, have your U.S. Senator and Congressman tell HUD, FRMC, FNMA and the FHA about these! For No. 2, tell your U.S. Congressman to support bringing these two bills on to the floor - HR 123 was introduced by Rep. Al Green and HR 898 introduced by Reps Ed Royce, Krysten Sinema and Terri Sewell. Help us get the word out! Find your U.S. Congressman here: http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/. For more details, read more here: areaa.org/event/2017-policy-summit.
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Marilyn Kurka of New Home Solutions and Corrine Costabile of Cavalier Real Estate attend a special REALTOR preview of Greatwood in Leander where they toured model homes by Scott Felder Homes and Steve Klein Custom Builder in this community where one-acre lots are standard. Download Photo: RL_060417_B.jpg at www.myrealtyline.com
Located next to the DELL Diamond, Blackburn Communities celebrates the grand opening of Diamond Oaks, a gated community where homes start in the $280s while still offering standard luxury features and customizable options.
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Artisan Homes communities boasts excellent shopping, schools and entertainment within a nearby vicinity. “La Ventana is one of the more sought after Hill Country neighborhoods,” Stavros says. “A meadow filled with Longhorn cattle welcomes you into a community offering custom homes on secluded 1.5 to 2.25-acre properties, ranging from the $600s to more than $1 million. Located within a short drive to several Hill Country wineries, as well as two popular area restaurants, Trattoria Lisina and Salt Lick Barbecue, and boasting fantastic amenities and an equestrian trail for horseback riding, it’s not surprising why it’s is so highly regarded.” Hill Country Artisan homeowners in La Ventana will have access to an array of features and amenities, such as a neighborhood pool, playground, clubhouse with commercial kitchen, weight room and gym, sauna and spa, volleyball and tennis courts, driving range,
www.myRealtyLine.com picnic areas and more. Homeowners in Rio Ancho Ranch will enjoy a community pool, clubhouse and acres of parkland along the banks of the San Gabriel River in the highly popular area of Liberty Hill. In addition to the expansive neighborhood features, Hill Country Artisan Homes offers a variety of custom home offerings for any style. When choosing a home design, homeowners can choose from three options: Hill Country Artisan Homes’ portfolio of home plans, their own blueprints, or plans from one of their partner architectural firms. This year, Hill Country Artisan Homes was recognized by the HBA of Greater Austin with two honors at the 2017 MAX Awards: Best Design over $600K and Best Interior Merchandised Model over $1 million. “Homeowners can expect excellent service throughout the building and design process at Hill Country Artisan Homes,” says Edmiston. “We provide services to assist with home design, blueprint consultation, floor plans and architectural oversight, as well as professional interior designers, to ensure our homeowners create the home of their dreams.” Unlike other custom homebuilders, Hill Country Artisan Homes has an average build timeframe of approximately eight months,
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ounded in 1953 as a local title agency, Austin Title provides title and escrow services for residential and commercial real estate transactions. Since its founding, Austin Title was acquired by Fidelity National Title Group, a Fortune 500 Company, becoming a subsidiary of the largest title insurance company in the world. “This acquisition gave us the strength and support we needed to grow our company to what it is today,” says Josh Williams, president of Austin Title. “When we were acquired, we
title insurer, writing on our family of underwriters which include Fidelity, Chicago, Commonwealth and Alamo.” Austin Title’s local footprint currently includes seven offices in the Greater Austin area, including North MoPac, Spicewood Springs, Hartland Plaza, Westlake, Round Rock and Cedar Park. “We also have a title plant that directly services the Travis, Williamson, Hays and Bastrop countries, and we plan to expand
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our office footprint farther south, west and north,” Williams says. Focused on providing unparalleled service to protect and provide for their clients, Austin Title works with a variety of customers. “We work with anyone involved with buying, selling or refinancing real estate, Williams says. “Our customers include principals, REALTORS, lenders, mortgage bankers, developers, builders, attorneys and more.” In order to provide superior service, Williams focuses on developing and nurturing the Austin Title team. “My job is to support our staff along their career path by resourcing them with the tools, staff and education they need to soar as high as they want to go,” he says. Williams adds that people choose to work with Austin Title because of the staff. “I could not be more proud to work with such a talented group of people,” he says. “They’re so good at what they do. I spend most of my time making sure they’re happy, healthy and wellresourced because we would be nothing without them.” In addition to service, security is a main focus to the Austin Title team, having seen increasing instances of fraud-related issues. “Protecting our customers from these attacks is at the top of our priority list, and we have a lot of security measures in place to help protect them,” Williams says. “Bottom line, when you’re involved in a transaction, if you see something unusual, pick up the phone and call your title agent.” To help educate clients on topics, such as fraudsters and security, Austin Title also offers a variety of tools and educational opportuni-
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Front Page: Continued rules,” Babb says. “To protect themselves from penalties for infringement claims and MLS rule violations, REALTORS need to secure a license broad enough to cover all MLS uses.” Protecting a Professional Website Whether a business or IDX website, stock imagery is often used. Possibly pulled through a web search or from another webpage, it’s illegal under copyright laws to use third-party photographs without the appropriate permissions. In recent years, many businesses across a variety of industries have been receiving demand letters from photo licensing businesses and photographers, such as iStock or Getty Images, requesting that their images be removed, and in some cases request compensation, due to copyright violations. The companies who created the photographs own them, and even though they can be obtained online, they cannot be used without payment and agreement. Additionally, it’s important to recognize that the website owner is always liable for the violation, regardless if a third-party web developer assisted in the creation and production of the website.
How to avoid Copyright complications There are three ways to ensure copyright compliance to protect your business. 1. Understand the MLS Requirements If you are using a third-party or outsourced photographer for MLS listings, it’s imperative to review the contracts to ensure they meet the requirements of the copyright law and MLS rules. “I advise that REALTORS should obtain the full rights and ownership over the photographs, or at least an exclusive license that
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Real Estate News & Notes Supreme Lending opens new office Supreme Lending is excited to announce the opening of its new office space, now located at 3520 Executive Center Drive, Suite 200, Austin, Texas 78731. Earlier this year, the McClellan Region Headquarters of Supreme Lending Austin moved into its new 11,600-square-foot office space, conveniently located on the Southbound access road of Mopac and Spicewood Springs. While the new space provides the company with the room needed to accommodate their expanding company, employees and clients alike don’t have to go far to find the new Supreme Lending office. “We moved right across the parking lot from our old office to a space we can expand our growing team,” says John McClellan, Regional Manager and Owner of the McClellan Branch of Supreme Lending. Supreme Lending offers clients traditional, government and specialty loan services for a variety of property types and loan purposes. To ensure the new office space provided a productive environment for employees, as well as clients and industry partners, the new Supreme Lending office underwent major renovations and upgrades. Transitional in design with a mixture of open-air cubicles, private offices, and a one-of-a-kind training facility, the new office sets the standard for a modern-day, cutting edge lending institution. “We were able to remodel our new space and add a larger kitchen, conference room, a new 65-seat training room and a lounge area that will allow us to host industry-focused ed-
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ucational classes and community events,” McClellan says. “This office will serve as an educational venue for all of our partners and our loan officers, as well as a place for our clients and REALTORS to meet and learn with us.” While the office may be new, Supreme Lending has been a leader in the Austin real estate industry for more than a decade and remains dedicated to being an industry frontrunner in the Austin area through education, service, and local accountability to their community and the future of the Central Texas real estate industry. Specifically, McClellan likes to share his knowledge by bringing value to industry partners with educational opportunities through his radio show and real estate centered classes offered in the office. Focused on ensuring a high-quality, seamless home buying and selling experience for their clients, the McClellan Branch of Supreme Lending has a team of experienced and active lenders dedicated to education, cutting edge products and customer service. Established in 1999, Supreme Lending is a full-service mortgage lender. Today, the company operates and is licensed in 48 states, with branches across the country. As a company focused on growth and expansion, Supreme Lending is always looking to add experienced loan officers and enter into new, emerging markets. For more information about Supreme Lending McClellan Region, visit www. JohnMcClellan.com. RL
Santa Rita Ranch donates $20,000 for education
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To show its commitment to furthering its commitment to education, Santa Rita Ranch donated $20,000 to the Georgetown and Liberty Hill independent school districts as part of its annual Santa Rita Ranch Days celebration. The development donated $10,000 to each school district last year as well for a total of $40,000 to date through its education fund. Santa Rita Ranch developers and builders have pledged $1,000 for each home sold in Santa Rita Ranch toward the community’s education fund. By the time the ranch is completed, this fund will have contributed a total of $6 million to Georgetown and Liberty Hill ISDs. Developer Ed Horne said providing residents access to a quality education is tantamount and one of the pillars of Santa Rita Ranch. “Learn from the land is Ranch Code No. 1 here in Santa Rita Ranch, and we want to give children growing up here every chance we can to learn,” he said. “We also want to go above and
beyond what our taxes provide and hope our donations give the school districts the opportunity to further their educational approaches and offerings.” Mariner Real Estate is developing the 3,100acre master-planned community, located north of Austin in Liberty Hill, with a distinctive Hill Country style. Horne said residents are drawn to the community for its location, family-oriented vibe and the variety of available homes. Brookfield Residential, CastleRock Communities, David Weekley Homes, Highland Homes, Pulte Homes, Scott Felder Homes, Westin Homes and Wilshire Homes offer designs priced from the $200s to the $700s in Santa Rita Ranch. A dozen model homes are open for touring. Opening late this summer is The Green, a new recreation complex that will include a splash zone, sport courts, a playground anchored by a pavilion, an outdoor fitness yard and an event lawn. “Everyone benefits from the excellence in instruction offered in the area. Children thrive in top notch schools, housing prices are positively affected and the community becomes stronger and more connected.” Learn more about Santa Rita Ranch at http://santaritaranchaustin.com. RL
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