Announcements
A Word from LoCAR’s 2025 President
As we welcome the New Year, I would like to take the opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Billy Swanzer, I have the honor and pleasure of serving as the 2025 President for the Lorain County Association of REALTORS® (LoCAR). During my time as president, I look forward to representing "The Voice of Real Estate" with articles of interest that promote the value of home ownership, real estate data and trends, along with homeownership tips. The Lorain County Association of REALTORS® is an industry trade association representing licensed real estate sales agents in Lorain County who are members of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and the Ohio REALTORS® (OR). As members of NAR these licensed real estate agents have earned the REALTOR® designation and they pledge to protect the rights of homeownership and conduct their real estate business abiding by the NAR Code of Ethics. READ MORE
An Important Message for our Community of Homeowners and Renters
We know that a home is not just a home. It’s a place that is uniquely yours. A place to build your future. As real estate policy continues to evolve at all levels of government, we too, look to evolve our approach to protecting the dream of homeownership. As we move into a new, exciting chapter of homeowner advocacy, we will be retiring the Home Ownership Matters brand and investing in new tools, resources and opportunities that help secure and protect your most valuable asset. READ MORE
REQUIRED NAR Code of Ethics Training for the Current Cycle
As you know ... the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) requires all REALTORS® to complete Code of Ethics training within a specific time frame. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by NAR. The current ends December 31, 2024. READ MORE
Ohio REALTORS® Honor Alec Hagerty
On Tuesday January 23, 2024 during the Ohio REALTORS® Board of Directors meeting at Winter Conference, a resolution was passed honoring LoCAR REALTOR® member, Alec Hagerty. READ MORE
REALTOR® Safety Pledge
To inspire REALTORS® and REALTOR® Associations to keep safety top of mind and implemented into daily business protocols, the National Association of REALTORS® encourages associations and our members to make a pledge to REALTOR® Safety. LoCAR has taken the REALTOR® Safety Pledge. As a REALTOR® association, we pledge to promote REALTOR® Safety in communications, media, governance, and action(s). We strive to ensure the safety of our members and the public. READ MORE
