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TechCon surges into the future with AI in mind

South Florida's jam-packed annual real estate tech conference, TechCon, is returning on June 28 to the Boca Raton Marriott. Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors® and BeachesMLS, one of the top progressive MLSs in the nation, along with its YPN, is proud to host its annual conference offering tech solutions to stay equipped in today's shifting market.

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NAR CALLS FOR TECH TRAILBLAZERS TO APPLY FOR IOI AWARDS

The National Association of Realtors® today announced that applications and nominations are now open for the iOi Innovator of the Year Awards. This prestigious recognition spotlights the trailblazers advancing real estate through creativity, leadership and innovation.

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BeachesMLS launches partnership with Xomio

BeachesMLS, a subsidiary of Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors®, announces its new partnership with Immobel, the company behind Xomio. Xomio delivers Immobel's two decades of experience building luxury websites and handling global listings data for the world's biggest real estate brands, in an easy-to-use, intuitive website builder for agents and brokers, for the very first time.

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New Law Regarding the Interests of Foreign Countries

Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 264, Interests of Foreign Countries, effective July 1, 2023. The law, in part, limits and regulates the sale, purchase and ownership of certain properties in Florida by foreign principals, persons and entities described in Part III of Chapter 692, Florida Statutes.

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Leveraging AI to Enhance Your Business Strategy

Artificial intelligence (AI) has impacted almost every aspect of our lives, including how we buy or sell properties. The real estate sector is not behind either, with Realtors® embracing AI to improve their business productivity and better serve their clients. There is undoubtedly a buzz centered around AI, and it's quickly becoming the next big thing!

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The Fair Housing Act: Exemptions for Older Persons

The Fair Housing Act (FHA) was enacted in 1968 to protect individuals from housing discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. However, there are certain exemptions under the law. One such exemption is “housing for older persons.”

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Senior Living Transitions: A Guide for Realtors®

As a Realtor®, your job is to ensure your clients have a memorable experience and assist them along the way. We know that you go above and beyond in most cases. You also have the power to impact someone's life by helping them make a major transition.

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Realtors® and Fair Housing: A Commitment to Equality

As a Realtor®, you play a crucial role in helping consumers find their dream homes. Your job is not only to match clients with properties that best suit their needs but also to ensure that they are treated fairly throughout the process. Discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin is not only illegal, but it's also unethical.

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The Secret to Finding Your Dream Home and the value of the MLS

Have you ever spent hours searching for the perfect house but come up empty-handed? Or worse, have you ever found your dream home only to discover that it was already sold? If you've experienced either of these scenarios, you can learn more about the Multiple Listing Service, better known as the MLS.

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