GSAR Hot News - Homeownership by adults under 35 grows in third quarter

Top Headlines for October 30

Homeownership by adults under 35 grows in the third quarter

The homeownership rate among young adults under the age of 35 reached 40 percent nationally in the third quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. More young Americans are turning to homeownership during the pandemic as record-low mortgage rates offset price increases. NAR reports that first-time homebuyers accounted for 31 percent of September home sales. Learn more here.

Advertising regulation amendment takes effect Monday

All licensees should be aware that the new amendment to state advertising regulations, which take effect on Monday, Nov. 2, will require any broker or associated licensee of that broker advertising the exclusive listing of another broker to provide additional information in the advertisement. Regulation 19 NYCRR 175.25(d)(3) and (6) requires every licensee who advertises the exclusive listing of another broker to “clearly and conspicuously disclose the name of the exclusive listing broker” proceeded by one of the following phrases: Listing Provided by; Listing by; Listing Broker Contact; Listing of; Listing Provided Courtesy of; Listing Courtesy of; or Listing Agent Contact. All members are encouraged to learn more about the changes here. Additionally, the NYSAMLS Broker Vendor IDX Resource Guide has been updated to assist you with some of these changes.

Take time out for your well-being on Mindful Monday

A personal practice of mindfulness is now more important than ever. Shauna Teelin, an experienced yoga and meditation instructor, will lead a free, Zoom-based Mindful Monday session on Nov. 2, at 9 a.m. for GSAR members. Training your brain to settle your nervous systems allows for a stronger immune system, clearer thinking allowing one to be more productive and more creative. Resilience is a key skill that mindfulness creates.

Use this link to participate. The meeting ID is 941 9027 9712 and the passcode is 989854. You may also call in by dialing (646) 558-8656.

You can make a difference! Sign up for a GSAR task force or committee

Volunteering your time and expertise can be a rewarding way to help shape the future of your association and industry. All members are encouraged to become more involved in the Greater Syracuse Association of REALTORS® through serving on a task force or committee in 2021. Opportunities include education, professional standards, fair housing and more. To volunteer, complete this form and return it to GSAR before November 16.

MLS Tips

HomeSnap 'Client Guide' helps your clients use the app

This week's MLS tip focuses on HomeSnap's Client Guide, which is designed to help your clients make the most of the HomeSnap app after they have connected with you on it. The two-page guide covers the functions of the app and how to access them.

Are you using the updated Clareity Dashboard link?

Earlier in the year, Clareity updated the link to its Dashboard, which is where members log in to access all their MLS services. You should be using https://portal.mynysmls.com. However, Clareity is noticing traffic still going to the old server. To encourage members to use the correct link, Clariety will be giving a “warning” notice that they must update their bookmarks/favorites. They will require members to click a link that takes them to the correct login page. Then after a week, this would be set to “expired." It will then provide the notice to update the bookmark and require members to physically type in the correct URL. Please note these warnings will only be seen by members using the old URL.

Education

Earn CE credits by attending GSAR's November Zoom classes

Registration is open for all November continuing education classes. Make your plans now to earn your continuing education credit during November

Instanet: The Fundamentals

Nov. 10, 9 a.m. - Noon

Instructor: Shelley Hoffman

This course is designed to help beginner users of Transaction Desk navigate through the system to create the required paperwork for a transaction. Participants will create professional documentation for both buyer and seller, thereby providing a clean, typed version of their forms for easier reading and understanding. You will learn how to print, e-mail and/or send the documents for an electronic signature using Authentisign. (Zoom class; 3.0 CEU). Register here.

Multiple Offers: Handle with Care!

Nov. 17 9 a.m. - Noon

Instructor: Mike Smith

Learn to navigate the ethical, legal and strategic pathways that arise in multiple offer situations. Class discussion will focus on: concerns of the participants; Articles of the Code of Ethics that pertain to multiple offers; red flags; and indisputable facts about handling multiple offers. Satisfies 2.0 hours of DOS required agency training. (Zoom class; 3.0 CEU). Register here.

NYSAR offers GREEN courses in December

Registration is open for NYSAR's two GREEN courses being offered in December.

Green Day 1: Resource-Efficient Home: Retrofits, Remodels, Renovations, and New Home Construction explores what makes a home resource-thrifty, why consumer demand for these homes is increasing, and how both the homes and consumer expectations impact the market. You’ll be able to help homeowners improve the resource efficiency of their homes and understand the process of building a new, resource-efficient home. CE Credit: 7.5 hours

Green Day 2: Why All Clients Are Green and How to Represent Them focuses on on applying your knowledge of improving the resource-efficiency of homes when working with buyers and sellers. You’ll learn how to use your practical knowledge of resource-efficient, smart, and certified homes to help guide your buyer clients and help market the property of your seller clients. CE Credit: 7.5 hours

Apply today for NYSAR education scholarships

NYSAR's Education Foundation offers scholarships for designation courses to help members advance their real estate education. Visit www.NYSREEF.org for scholarship eligibility requirements and an application. Deadline for submission is December 31, 2020.

Upcoming virtual continuing education and Matrix classes

Instanet: The Fundamentals Nov. 10, 9 a.m. - noon (3.0CEU)

Multiple Offers: Handle with Care! Nov. 17, 9 a.m. - Noon (3.0CEU)

Deeds, Surveys and Land Use Nov. 19, 1-4 p.m. (3.0CEU)

Stay Inside Fair Housing Laws to Stay Outside of Jail Nov. 24, 9 a.m. - noon (3.0CEU)

Education links

View the complete monthly schedule

Weekly webinars and classes weekly calendar on members side of cnyrealtor.com

Changing the way we learn: Zoom proficiency will be the key to earning CE credit into 2021

When it comes to education, the events of 2020 have made it clear that REALTORS will need to master Zoom for remote learning to ensure they are able to earn their required continuing education credits. This will be especially important for licensees who will no longer be "grandfathered in" as of June 21, 2021. Every licensee must meet the CE requirements to keep their license. As with in-person CE classes, Zoom classes have specific requirements including being visible on camera for the entire session and signing 10 minutes before the session starts. To learn more about using Zoom for CE classes, please watch the video.

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Member Benefits and Events

NAR and John Legend to discuss 'The Future of Fair Housing' during General Session

Join NAR President Vince Malta for a frank discussion with 11-time Grammy winner John Legend – an outspoken voice against discrimination in real estate – on the future of fair housing during the REALTORS® Conference & Expo General Session on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. The activist and award-winning artist will share his thoughts on how real estate professionals can use their voices to promote meaningful change and help end systemic housing discrimination, while Malta will explain how NAR is advancing policies that allow more people to fully participate in the American dream. Learn more about this session here and more about the virtual conference, which runs from Nov. 2 through 18, here.

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Member Benefit

Member s TeleHealth provides access to a network of more than 2,300 board-certified and U.S. state licensed physicians who are specially trained to address non-emergency medical issues via smartphone, tablet or computer.

To support members, NAR has negotiated a significantly-reduced rate on this plan. Just $7 per month provides effective virtual healthcare for you and your family, with unlimited visits and no co-pays. The prior activation fee has also been waived. Learn more here.