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Good Works from page 6 fatal. This startling realization and the discovery of just program. It was piloted in Palm Beach County and
how few veterans can access dental care prompted WVRF offers emergency dental assistance to qualified veterans.
disabled veterans by relieving the financial strains that to do something. With support of their board of directors These veterans must have a 10 percent or more service-
prevent their transition to civilian life. They provide and the partnership of one local dentist, WVRF began to connected disability rating or have an active pending
temporary emergency financial assistance to qualified bridge this gap in health care for veterans. The lives of at claim, be a Florida resident currently residing in Florida,
disabled veterans. The impact of WVRF’s work is least two veterans were saved by early diagnoses during have been honorably discharged from the military, and
tremendous, considering that Florida is home to the a dental examination. need emergency dental care. It is the WVRF’s intention
third largest population of veterans in the United States In addition to overall physical health, poor oral health that the dental program will be expanded, with a location
– more than 1.5 million people. The nonprofit supports is also a contributing factor to mental health illnesses. for dental services in each of Florida’s 67 counties. In
veterans who served in World War II through present day Veterans have shared that they stopped smiling and the interim, the nonprofit has the support of at least 10
conflicts. To date, over 10,000 veterans and their families experienced poor self-esteem, shame, depression, and local dentists who are ready to donate their services.
have received more than $5 million in direct financial job rejections because of the aesthetics and state of their Whatever their reasons for serving, veterans are bound
assistance. WVRF’s intervention and work literally keeps mouths. Gum disease, chronic bad breath, tooth decay, by a profound sense of duty and uphold the defense of
veteran families from becoming homeless. Beyond this and mouth sores result in loss of confidence among American values. They willingly risk their lives and make
support, WVRF is also a major advocate of veterans and veterans as well. These conditions also jeopardize great sacrifices so that their fellow citizens can enjoy
an ally as they confront obstacles before them. Their most veterans’ ability to secure a stable job, a critical aspect freedom, liberty, and all rights that our citizenship allows.
recent challenge has been to expand dental care access of their transition to civilian life. With little financial When they return home, and in their time of need, it is
for veterans and the launch of their dental program. safety nets, a job keeps veterans and their families with our turn to support them. We hope that you are moved by
During an emergency dental examination made roofs over their heads. With the increased demand among the tribulations that confront them. If you are able, we
possible by WVRF, it was detected that one of their veterans for mental health care, it is imperative that access call upon your generosity to expand the critical services
veterans was suffering from oral cancer. That timely to dental care be expanded. that the dental program offers. You may donate your time,
examination caught an oral cancer that could have been In 2020, WVRF launched their fledgling dental skills, or supplies, attend an event, become an advocate,
or simply spread news of this essential endeavor among
your family, friends, and networks. To get involved or find
out more, please call (561) 855-4207, visit www.wvrf.org,
find us at the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund on Facebook
1 OUT and Instagram. As former President Calvin Coolidge once
and LinkedIn, or follow us at WVReliefFund on Twitter
said, “The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself
forgotten.”
real estate

OF 8 Treasure Coast Real Estate

Report

Major Disruptions Coming In How Properties
And Services Are Marketed
MEN By Jim Weix

It is no secret that real
estate commissions paid by
sellers is dropping. There are
several agents and brokerage
firms on the Treasure Coast
advertising a 4 percent total
commission to sell your
property. But there is even
more going on behind the
scenes.
Several lawsuits have
been filed in the past few years challenging how commissions
are paid. The Department of Justice has also filed several
lawsuits against the National Association of REALTORS
WILL BE DIAGNOSED regarding some of their Multiple Listing Services (MLS)
policies.
WITH PROSTATE CANCER. Traditionally a seller would list their home and agree to
pay a commission. The listing agent would put the property in
the MLS and agree to pay part of the commission to whatever
agent procured a buyer.
Since the buyer paid no commissions, some agents would
tell their buyer clients that their real estate services were
“free.” However, it is argued, that in reality the buyer is also
GET WORLD CLASS PROSTATE CARE paying a commission because it is factored in what the seller
will accept for a price.
FROM THE NAME YOU TRUST. Between lawsuits and proposed actions by the National
Association of REALTORS, this is what consumers are likely
to see in 2022:
1. Agents representing buyers will no longer be able to
From routine screenings to leading-edge treatments, the claim that their services are “free.” This claim is considered
urologists at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health provide expert care. misleading, since the seller is actually paying the fee from
their proceeds from the buyer.
Our team utilizes the latest techniques – including robotic 2. There will be more transparency regarding commissions.
assisted surgery – to treat prostate cancer. Benefits of robotic In many cases neither the seller or buyer knows how much
surgery include shorter hospital stays, less scarring and faster each brokerage firm gets paid until they see it on their closing
documents.
healing, so you can get back to normal activities sooner. 3. It will become more common for both the seller and
the buyer to pay a commission to their respective agent.
Early detection is key. Request a prostate screening today. For example, instead of paying a 6 percent commission, the
seller may only pay a 3 percent commission and the buyer
will pay a 3 percent commission. Both the seller and buyer
will be able to negotiate what they pay their agent.
ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/ProstateCancer 4. Agents will no longer be allowed to filter out
the properties that they send to buyers based upon the
commission paid them. Buyers will be provided with all
properties that fit their criteria, regardless the commission
offered or name of the listing brokerage firm.
Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes Company.
Jim has 24 years of experience selling real estate full time.
If you have questions or want the services of an experienced
expert, you can reach Jim at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@
jimweix.com.