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Important Deadline: Complete the 2020 U.S. Census
Louisiana REALTORS • September 18, 2020
Deadline Extension: Complete the U.S. Census by October 5th!
Sources: National Association of REALTORS®, US Census Bureau and California Association of REALTORS®
Everyone counts.
Did you know that the United States Census greatly influences the community in which you live and work? The data collected in the 2020 Census is extremely important because it ensures fair representation in Congress, aids with redistricting and dictates funding for federal programs, including for schools and hospitals throughout the country.
What does it mean for REALTORS®?
The success of your business greatly relies on the unique landscape of your community. The data collected in the U.S. Census will impact things like neighborhood development, home values and property taxes, where businesses decide to open (which expands job opportunities) and provide valuable information about population shifts and buyer demographics.
Help spread the word.
The 2020 Census is a great reason for REALTORS® to reach out to their sphere of influence. Part of being a knowledgeable and professional REALTOR® rests in being a valuable resource to clients past, present and future. The following resources are pre-produced materials that can be helpful in your outreach efforts:
- How to Help Spread the Word
- 2020 Census Social Media Graphics
- Census 101: What Everyone Needs to Know
- 2020 Census and Housing
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on preparing for homeownership. This guide covers what prospective buyers should consider as they kick off the home purchase process, including the importance of credit scores, mortgage pre-approval, down payments, budgeting, and educational resources. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Preparing for Homeownership Escrow and Earnest Money Pricing Your Home Preparing to Sell Your Home Fire Damage and Policy Coverage Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with potential clients to ensure they have the information they need to be successful in their homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover property taxes.
As previewed last week, NAR is pleased to share the latest consumer guide focused on escrow. This guide covers what homebuyers should know about earnest money deposits, including the general terms and use cases in real estate transactions. As a reminder, all guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor . Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a list of the most recent guides: NEW: Escrow and Earnest Money Pricing Your Home Preparing to Sell Your Home Fire Damage and Policy Coverage Flood Insurance Thank you for your continued engagement with the “Consumer Guide” series and for sharing the resources with prospective clients to ensure they have the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey. Remember that these guides are for informational purposes only and are not meant to enact or change any existing NAR policy. Be on the lookout for next week’s guide on Wednesday, which will cover preparing prospective buyers for homeownership.
The Louisiana REALTORS® Board of Directors will conduct several elections this Spring. Interested candidates that meet the qualification who are looking to serve at either the state association level or the national association level are encouraged to view the criteria and submit an application. An application that is not submitted on the appropriate form or not submitted pursuant to the instructions shall not be considered as submitted timely.
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