Announcements

Upcoming Events

April 19:  New Government Housing Programs Specialist Certification Class with Ray Mathoda - The class has been post-poned.  The new date is being determined. 

May 2:  C.A.R. Legislative Day in Sacramento - The Association has chartered a VIA Bus to take members to Sacramento.  Space is limited.  $20.00 reserves your seat on the bus and will be returned to you in Sacramento.  Governor Brown will speak at the morning session.  Lunch with members from Region 7.  Visits in the Capitol Building in the afternoon.  Legislative reception for members who have paid $197.00 or more to the REALTORS®  Action Fund.  Please bring or mail your check to the Association office in order to reserve your space. 

May 8:  MCAR Charitable Foundation Auction - The Auction helps to feed the needy in Merced County.  Please come and bring your generosity. 

Call the Association office at 725-2165 for more information about any event. 

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CRMLS (California Regional Multiple Listing Service)

The Merced County Association of REALTORS® has a new Multiple Listing Service.  More than 95,000 real estate licensees in California are subscribers of CRMLS.  The public search has been updated with photographs, maps and street views.  CRMLS is now the largest MLS in the world. 

Not All Real Estate Licensees Are REALTORS®

The association wants you to know that all real estate licensees are not the same.  Only real estate licensees, who are members of the National Association of REALTORS®, are properly called REALTORS®.  They proudly display the REALTOR® logo on their business card or other marketing and sales literature.  REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly.  REALTORS® subscribe to the National Association of REALTORS®' strict Code of Ethics.  They are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate.  According to the National Association of REALTORS®, an independent survey reported that 84% of homebuyers would use the same REALTOR® again.

Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments most people experience in their lifetime.  Transactions today usually exceed $100,000.  If you had a $100,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a CPA?  If you had a $100,000 legal question, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of an attorney?  Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be unwise to consider buying or selling real estate without the professional assistance of a REALTOR®.  Chances are, you may buy or sell a home again.  Developing a long-term relationship with a REALTOR® is the best way to ensure you will be well informed when making your housing decision.

The Merced County Association of REALTORS® currently has 493 REALTOR® members.  Whether you are buying or selling a property, please consult one of our REALTOR® members.