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Affiliate Corner SLAR Ambassadors – We’re Coming to You! The St Louis Association of REALTORS® (SLAR) is excited to share a new program with its members – the SLAR Ambassador Program. This dynamic group of individuals will be visiting SLAR offices to share with you all the opportunities that Association has to offer, including social events and educational opportunities. In a world of technology, we’re
going back to the basics of getting to know who our members are and what their needs are. If you would like more information regarding the SLAR Ambassador Program or would like to schedule to have an Ambassador visit your office, please contact Shelly Clark, Affiliate Chair at 636.357.5062 or Shelly@ CardinalSurveying.com.
Timely Tips from your Affiliate Committee #1) In today’s market, some of the homes are vacant and may be foreclosures or short sales. We understand that at times it may be tempting to waive the Laclede Gas Safety Inspection or maybe you don’t even know it exists. We strongly advise you to include the Laclede Gas Safety inspection as part of your inspection process to address any issues with the gas appliances. This inspection is intended to check for gas leaks and assure that the gas appliances are connected according to the most recent requirements of the gas supplier based on the National Code Gas Code. While the home inspector will operate the gas appliances (if the gas is on) if possible and safe to do so, this is only an operational check and is not intended to replace the Laclede Gas safety inspection. #2) As you know, this summer has been a very dry.
While everyone is aware that plants and yards need moisture to sustain life, it may not be so apparent, until a problem occurs, that foundations or actually the surrounding soils also need moisture to prevent shrinkage. We have a lot of clay soils in the St. Louis area. When clay dries it shrinks and pulls away from the foundation footings thereby reducing support for portions of it. This can create differential settlement and foundation problems. Vacant houses can be more susceptible to this problem due to lack of maintenance during the vacancy period. If these is a concern with cracks contact a Licensed Professional Engineer for an evaluation. Information provided by Gerry Loesch, P.E., ASHI- who is a member of the St. Louis Association of REALTORS’ Affiliate Committee. He may be contacted at gloesch@ bpgwi.com.
$AVE WITH THE ASSOCIATION REVENUE TRACK (ART) PROGRAM! Attention SLAR members- take advantage of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) ART program and save 10% on your next shopping trip to NAR’s REALTOR® Storewww.REALTOR.org/Store! It s easy- simply enter the Promotional Discount Code SLA2 with each order and receive an automatic 10% discount! And that’s not all! ART is a win-win for the St. Louis Association of REALTORS® (SLAR) as well! Each time SLAR members purchase a NAR product or publication using the Promotional Discount Code- SLA2, the Association will earn 10 -14% NON-DUES REVENUE! So help us all win big with extraordinary savings- use your ART Promotional Discount Code SLA2 on your next visit to the www.REALTOR.org/Store! For questions and additional information, contact SLAR’s P.R. Department at 314.576.0033.