Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings (DMEL) Rule & Multiple Listing Options for Sellers (MLOS) Form

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NWIA’s MLS rules inside Paragon have been updated to reflect the NAR requirement to implement delayed marketing exempt listings (DMEL) (see Section 1.3 Multiple Listing Options for Sellers). NWIA members are required to use an MLS-approved disclosure form when a client chooses to waive the benefits of immediate public marketing for a delayed marketing exempt…

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New Law For Home Inspections In Iowa

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The Home Inspection Accountability Act (SF460) passed both the Iowa House and Senate on a unanimous bipartisan basis and was signed into law by Governor Reynolds. This legislation establishes comprehensive regulations for home inspections codifying qualifications for home inspectors, standards for inspection reports, and penalties for non-compliance, and is effective July 1, 2025. Under this…

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Northwest Iowa REALTORS® Support Flood Recovery

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As the region begins to take steps to recover from devastating flooding, members of the Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS® can assist victims encountering short and long-term housing needs. “Immediately following the weekend flooding, our organization jumped into action to gather information for our REALTOR® members about available rental properties across our 13 county…

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Changes to SentriLock Box Access

SentriLock is discontinuing their support for one day code generation for third-party vendors, including ShowingTime, beginning March 31. This means all real estate professionals who have historically booked appointments through ShowingTime and received a one day code should expect to use SentriLock applications to receive lockbox access instead. More information from the team at SentriLock…

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Changes To ShowingTime Text Message Notifications

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ShowingTime sends important updates about your listing appointments via text message. Recently these messages may not have not always reached you or your clients due to mobile carriers blocking text notifications from ShowingTime. To ensure they are taking the necessary steps to keep agents informed on listing appointments and activity, ShowingTime will have a new…

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