All Forum Posts by: Sandra K Shirah

Thank you. As a part-time broker, I'm much happier with the lower MyStateMLS fees. Now that I've been a user for almost a month. the only thing I miss is the keyfob. While I appreciate the QBI deduction, it wasn't solely due to Board of Realtors advocating.

It's interesting that a broker in Illinois has to be sponsored by another broker. I'm so used to Louisiana licensing law where a broker isn't required to be sponsored :) 

Perhaps query the IL professional database, then google the managing broker names to determine which are "realtors" and which aren't. Then reach out to those who aren't billing themselves as "realtors." I've spent a number of years as a member of the Board of Realtors and an equal number of years as a non-member. IMO, that's where the majority of fees come in.

Good luck!

I’ve been a part-time broker for years now, and decided about 6 months ago to leave the local Board of a Realtors. I just came across MyStateMLS.com that appears much more affordable, flexible and ideal for my particular situation.

I was wondering if any other agents in Louisiana are/have utilized? If so, will you please share pros and cons with me? 

@Jack Fernandes I’m a broker in Louisiana. When I make an offer on an investment property, in the ‘other terns’ section of the Buy Sell Agreement, I disclose that I’m a licensed broker and directly under that, state “0% selling broker commission.” I of course reduce my offer by what my commission would’ve been.

@Robin Duhon Is think an LLC in Louisiana would be a good option. Since you already have one rental here, LLC in LA are cheap to form, and you can purchase properties in any state using your LA LLC. Just my thoughts!

As Anthony suggested, I’d delete the last paragraph and add a date to return the info sheet by. Perhaps give them an option of submitting the info to you via email or an online form -might save you a few dollars in return postage. Good job! 

Thanks all! Had enviro attorney answer my questions. 

I found the below on the .PDF version of their form. It looks like OH requires a resident of the state or a corp that has a business address in the state. 

Original Appointment of Statutory Agent

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §1705.54(A)(3), a foreign limited liability company must appoint a statutory agent to accept service of process on behalf of the company. We cannot accept articles of organization unless the statutory agent information is provided. The statutory agent must be one of the following: (1) A natural person who is a resident of this state; or (2) A domestic or foreign corporation, nonprofit corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited partnership association, professional association, business trust, or unincorporated nonprofit association that has a business address in this state. If the agent is a business entity then the agent must meet the requirements of Title XVII of the Revised Code to transact business or exercise privileges in Ohio.

Northwest Registered Agent will serve as statutory agent for an annual fee.  There are prob others companies out there as well. Good luck!

Welcome Erik! Hope you enjoy the BP community.

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