Marcie Roggow

Policy or No Policy!

Marcie Roggow — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:36:07 +0000

On a facebook business page there has been a BIG discussion about internet and social media policies and also policy and procedures manuals…to have or not to have! A broker who posted said that they did not understand why broker’s are trying to be oppressive with their agents…by putting policies in place that would prohibit agents from posting on certain internet sites…advertising in some ways, etc. 2 of us trainers reminded the broker that it’s not oppressive to implement the rules and regs of the state commission and the Code of Ethics…so let’s talk about that.

One of the reasons several major brokers are today not allowing their listings (and yes they ALL are THEIR listings, not the agents listings…surprise!) to be published on Trulia, Zillow or even REALTOR.com. Amazing some say! I say good for them! Since when do we allow our listings to be on sites that are frequently scraped and then posted on sites we don’t even know exist. AND then if we want to be identified with those listings, we need to pay to be the ‘special agent’. It is time that the real estate professionals and NAR stand up and get some control on this. However, I am afraid the cat is out of the bag and it’s put on so much weight, it won’t fit back in the bag! That’s not good news!

I recently advertised on a single property website. I placed a listing that I had there…though it was a private listing and not in the MLS. However, the minute I put that on the single property website it was everywhere by the next day! Scraping of the information and putting on sites that I have never heard of!

So here’s the question: How are you protecting your listings so that you are complying with the state rules and regs and COE regarding keeping ALL information about your listings up to date, when you may not even know where your listings are?

Fort Worth Social Media Classes

Marcie Roggow — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:21:40 +0000

Join us February 29th for When Article 12 and Web 2.0 Collide and Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Internet Advertising

Greater Ft. Worth Association of REALTORS(R)

Ft. Worth, TX

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Marcie Roggow — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:51:44 +0000

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Marcie Roggow, ABR/M, CCIM, CRB, CRS, DREI, SRS is a noted risk management-ethics trainer. Her goal as a trainer and author is to inspire excellence in the real estate profession. Her common sense approach and sense of humor comes from over 41 years in the business and her travels to most every state presenting courses that elevate that professionalism!

Coming Soon!

Marcie Roggow — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 03:33:21 +0000

Exciting news coming soon!

When Article 12 and Web 2.0 Collide

Marcie Roggow — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:04:48 +0000

This 18 minute video discusses the Code of Ethics and Online Activity.

RL11-4s Roggow Article 12

What is the Vault?

Marcie Roggow — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:59:49 +0000

Here you will find downloads for the courses you need and also the forms that you were told you could download in the class. Enter your class code in order to access your material (the class code was given to you in class and emailed after class).

Welcome to the NEW!

Marcie Roggow — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:03:15 +0000

How can it be February already? Goodness the time is flying by way too fast! My thoughts for this morning revolve around time…and how fast time does move. There are, of course, several wonderful quotes about time passing us by reminding us to use every minute to our fullest ability. Well this morning I was in Dallas with no where to go by any certain time. I took the time to relax my brain, my soul, and just ‘veg’. I can’t tell you how relaxing that was and how much more alert I was for the rest of day! In this busy, busy world that we live in with all of the stress…be sure to take time for YOU!!!

Until the next morning….

Who’s in Charge?

Marcie Roggow — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:40:02 +0000

I don’t know why this comes to a surprise, but did you know that some agents actually think that their ‘independent contractor’ status means that they have no obligation to the Broker? Did you know that some agents think that it is the ‘privilege’ of the Broker to have the agent working for them? Did you know that some agents actually think that they are in charge of their listings and their buyer clients? Hmmmmmmmmm! Where did they ever get that idea? Click here to download full article: Who is in charge

What Must I Disclose

Marcie Roggow — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:36:16 +0000

Every day, today’s real estate professional is faced with the question “What must I disclose”? Most states have developed legislation that specifies what the licensee is obligated to disclose. If you live in a state where there are no guidelines yet, you can rely on the REALTOR® Code of Ethics to provide the standards you need. Article 2 of the Code clearly says that: Click here to download full article: What must I disclose article

Top 10 Legal Issues Facing Brokers Today!

Marcie Roggow — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:33:55 +0000

When I first got in this wonderful world of real estate in 1971 our biggest challenge was implementing the new MLS system! Buyer Beware was the norm. Everyone represented the seller, by law. Most companies were small independent “mom and pop” shops. There were no seller’s property disclosures, no agency forms, and NO MOLD issues! But things have changed dramatically in 32 years. According to the National Association of REALTORS’ general counsel, Laurie Janik, there are 10 top issues affecting brokers today. Click here to download full article: Top10LegalIssues