Did You Take a Glance at the BR Email Sent on 3/1/26?

I'm guilty of scrolling past many emails, but for some reason, I took a good look at the Baldwin REALTORS® mass email update sent 3/1/2026.  The email is loaded with good content. Let me summarize the subjects:

• Casino Night

• Real Estate Negotiation Expert Course

• Education Survey

• Tax Updates

• Update to Purchase Agreement (FinCEN reporting requirements and a Force Majeure clause added to the BR contract March 2nd)

• Property Management Courses

• RSPS Certification Course (Resort & Second Home Property Specialist)

• AI Certificate Course

• Home Inspection CEs

• February Government Update

• February Member Updates

• Did You Know: Shingle Problems  (TAMKO Shingles)

• Condolences

• NAR Designations Awarded in February

Honestly, this is a lot of good information being shared with our membership. Our very own President, Kate Irvine, and Board Members Kristen Meador and Jeff McClaurin must be pretty busy at the board office working for us.

Regarding number 5 above, these are the two new paragraphs added to the new BR Purchase Agreements, and they are updated in Dotloop Templates:

34. FORCE MAJEURE: If a party's performance in meeting any contingency in this Agreement is prevented, disrupted or delayed as a result of a "Force Majeure" event, defined as an event or condition beyond the control of the party otherwise required to perform, including, but not limited to, acts of God, epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters, war, terrorism, civil unrest, strikes, labor disputes, material shortages, government actions, or any other event or condition beyond the party's control, which despite the party's reasonable efforts, renders the party's performance impossible or impractical. Any party so affected shall be excused from performance in meeting any affected contingency for _____ Business days (5 Business days if left blank). If the "Force Majeure" event causes the Closing Date to be extended by 20 Business days or more, this Agreement shall terminate unless the parties otherwise agree in a signed writing.

35. FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK (FinCEN) REAL ESTATE REPORTING ("FinCEN Report") Section 1010.821 of Chapter 31 of the Code of Federal Regulation ("Code") requires that certain residential real estate transactions purchased with all cash or without institutional lender financing, where at least one buyer/transferee is a legal entity, limited liability company, corporation, partnership, trust, trustee or other non-natural person, must be reported to the United States Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). IF THIS TRANSACTION IS SUBJECT TO THE FinCEN REPORT, then Seller and Buyer shall, no later than closing, provide to the company conducting the closing the information and documentation necessary and required by law to enable the closing company to complete the FinCEN Report. Buyer shall pay all costs and fees to prepare and file the FinCEN Report.

Regarding number 8 on this list above, here is a description of the April 8, 9:00AM – 5:00PM AI Class which we probably all need: Is AI your competition or your secret weapon? The real estate landscape is changing, and AI proficiency is quickly becoming non-negotiable. The AI Powered Real Estate Professional Certificate is designed to transform the way you work. This comprehensive curriculum covers: -Understanding the Components of AI -Mastering Marketing with AI strategies -Implementing AI Productivity and Business Applications Stop playing catch-up. Start making better decisions, improving your productivity, and developing advanced communication skills utilizing AI tools. Stay ahead in the competitive market. Enroll now to secure your future in real estate!

Number 4 on the list is a Lunch 'N' Learn about some Tax Updates that can help you in your business scheduled for March 26th described as follows:

Lunch n' Learn - Tax Update

Description: Tax law updates and how it affects you! Enjoy a catered lunch and learn a new topic to apply to your business! Sponsored by Allen, Allen & Foster, LLP-certified public accountants.

Anyway, sometimes when you skip over emails, you may be missing some good information. When you see the Monthly Issues sent out at the beginning of each month, it is to your benefit to pay attention. And when you see Kate, Kristen, Jeff, other board members, and of course, the BR Staff, tell them thank you.