Category Archives: News

Are You Affected by the 2017 Spring Flooding in Ada County? Could You Be?

NewsBy boirealtorsteam May 19, 2017

We’ve compiled some resources to help you keep track of river levels and locate sandbags and shelter areas if needed: Flood Preparedness Sandbag Location Information Mobile Emergency Alert River Flow…

Vote. Act. Invest.

Advocacy, NewsBy Cassie Zimmerman May 19, 2017

May is REALTOR® Advocacy Month, an opportunity to recognize the importance of REALTOR® advocacy at the local, state, and national levels. BRR celebrated by focusing on three different ways to…

Pending Sales of Existing Homes Outpace Inventory in the Boise Region

Market Statistics, News, 2017 Market Statistics ArchivesBy boirealtorsteam May 12, 2017

Homes under contract, also called “pending sales,” are properties with an accepted offer that should close within 30-90 days. Because homes don’t typically go pending and close during the same…

2017 REALTORS® Annual Legislative Meetings

Advocacy, NewsBy Cassie Zimmerman May 10, 2017

This post will be updated daily throughout the meetings. Recap from Day 5 — May 20, 2017 The NAR Legislative Meetings wrapped up with a Board of Directors meeting.…

Member Spotlight: Michelle Bailey

NewsBy boirealtorsteam May 10, 2017

“This month’s Member Spotlight is on Michelle Bailey. She is not only a successful REALTOR® but an amazing volunteer for Boise Regional REALTORS®. Her positive attitude, enthusiasm, and genuineness are…

Letter to the Editor: REALTOR® Ethics

NewsBy boirealtorsteam May 10, 2017

The following letter was submitted to the Idaho Statesman on Monday, May 1, 2017. The April 19th “Business Insider” contained a piece in which the author claims a friend told…

REALTOR® Safety Alert

NewsBy boirealtorsteam April 20, 2017

A local REALTOR® reported being assaulted while showing a home in Meridian last night. We do not share this news to frighten members, but rather to bring awareness to the…

April is Fair Housing Month

NewsBy boirealtorsteam April 19, 2017

Every year in April, REALTORS® recognize the significance of the Fair Housing Act and reconfirm our commitment to upholding fair housing laws, and offering equal professional service to all in…

Who Is Liable If a Consumer Slips and Falls at Your Listing?

NewsBy boirealtorsteam April 14, 2017 2 Comments

A broker member asked about liability if a consumer is hurt at an open house due to a slip or fall. We reached out to our legal contacts at the National…

Low Inventory of Existing Homes Continues to Drive Prices

Market Statistics, News, 2017 Market Statistics ArchivesBy boirealtorsteam April 12, 2017 1 Comment

The continued shortage of inventory compared to buyer demand has pushed the median sales price of existing/resale homes up near the record high in Ada County and set a new…