Top Headlines for July 9
NAR webinar presents housing as 'critical infrastructure' report on July 15
On July 15 at 1 p.m., the National Association of REALTORS® will host a virtual event featuring the presentation of a new report by the Rosen Consulting Group, "Housing is Critical Infrastructure: Social and Economic Benefits of Building More Housing." The report discusses the consequences of underinvesting in housing in the US. The research presentation will be followed by a panel of policy experts discussing strategies for ways to tackle the underbuilding gap. Register here!
GSAR launches affiliate membership drive; sign up new members for a chance to win free dues
Every REALTOR® member that refers an Affiliate member that joins GSAR will be entered into a drawing to win free GSAR, NYSAR, NYSAR and MLS dues for 2022! That's a value of more than $1,200! Earn one drawing "ticket" for every Affiliate member who signs up based on your referral by Oct. 8, 2021. The more you sign up, the more chances you have to win free dues. Download this flyer and start recruiting new Affiliate members today! You can also send them here to join online. Make sure they put your name in the referral box so you get credit.
Sign up by July 12 and save on GSAR's July discounted 22.5-hour CE package
Register by July 12 for GSAR's July 22.5-hour continuing education package available at a discounted member rate of $90, down from $240. The package courses start on July 13.

Instructors Don Radke and Vaughn Lang, GSAR's legal counsel, will present the first night and weekend CE Package covering ethics, agency, fair housing and more. You can earn all of your CE credits needed to satisfy the DOS requirements without leaving your house! All classes in this package will be delivered via Zoom.

Additional CE packages will be offered in September, October and November. GSAR designed this program to help all members meet their CE requirements including those who may have been previously exempt from CE requirements. Designed with every schedule in mind, some of the packages will be offered on nights and weekends, while others will be offered during business hours.

September, October* and November package classes will be delivered virtually via Zoom.

* A limited number of members will have the option to take the virtual classes in the GSAR office in October. These spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. There will also be a few classes with an in-person instructor.

The non-member package rate is $270, down from $405.
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Annual Golf Outing sold out; dinner reservations still available
The annual GSAR Golf Outing on Monday, July 19, at The Links at Erie Village is sold out. While the golfing is sold out, you can still join us just for dinner. Sign up here for $40.

Thank you to our sponsors!
Major sponsors:
Hunt Real Estate, ERA
Lang Law Office
Greater Syracuse Association of REALTORS®
Central New York Information Service, Inc.
Snack sponsor: Tompkins Trust Co.
Beverage cart sponsors: 
Paragon Home Loans
Syracuse Inspections & Property Services, Inc.
Golf Cart sponsor: Howard Hanna Real Estate
Banner sponsors:
Acropolis Realty Group, LLC
AmeriCU
Berkshire Hathaway CNY Realty
Fulton Savings Bank
Genesee Regional Bank
GSAR's Cayuga County Chapter
GSAR's Oswego County Chapter
Solvay Bank
Hole sponsors:
CNY Mortgage Bankers Association
Chapin Real Estate
Empower Federal Credit Union
Genesee Regional Bank
Illuminate Real Estate Service
Oak Tree Real Estate
New York State Commercial Association of REALTORS®
Pathfinder Bank
Priest & Silky LLP
Prime Lending
Sweet Homes Chittenango
Weaver, Mancuso, Brightman, PLLC
Thanks to our Hot News sponsors
MLS Tips
CoreLogic Listing Data Checker migrating to new server Saturday
The CoreLogic Listing Data Checker will be moving Google's Cloud Platform on Saturday, July 10, and will be unavailable to users between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. EDT. MLS services will not be interrupted and will be available on Saturday morning. Once the Listing Data Checker system is back online, it will catch up on listing updates that occurred during the downtime. All MLS users are encouraged to add listingdatachecker@corelogic.com to their email safelist to ensure they receive notifications from the Listing Data Checker.
Education
July classes offer a variety of learning opportunities
Plan now to advance your industry knowledge and earn continuing education credits during July. GSAR is offering a full schedule of learning opportunities.
Tales of Sales
4 hours CE - Zoom
Instructor: Randy Templeman
July 13 from 9 a.m to 1 p.m.

Improve your understanding of selling to achieve the primary goal of buyers and sellers: a closed transaction! Increasing your competency in the history, methods, and steps involved in sales will enhance the overall transaction experience of your clients with increased professionalism and fewer problems.


Flushed with Success: Rural Water & Septic System
3 hours CE - Zoom
Instructor: Mike Smith
July 14 from 9 a.m to noon

Wells and septic systems can be lawsuit-magnets for REALTORS®. The course will cover the basics of commonly used wells and septic systems. The information you gain in this course will allow you to: recommend appropriate testing and inspections of such systems by qualified professionals; display the knowledge needed to discuss alternative solutions with your clients in a credible manner, and avoid delays in the transaction by anticipating issues before they become problems.

Multiple Offers: Handle with Care!
3 hours CE - Zoom
Instructor: Mike Smith
July 22 from 9 a.m to noon

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. THIS COURSE SATISFIES 2.0 HOURS OF DOS REQUIRED LAW OF AGENCY TRAINING.

Deeds, Surveys and Land Use
3 hours CE - Zoom
Instructor: Brittany Mattot
July 27 from 9 a.m. to noon

This course includes a comprehensive overview of the various types of deeds, how to interpret them within the scope of a real estate license, and how they affect clients and customers. Other topics to be discussed are: the purpose of title insurance; understanding residential real property surveys; and various types of land use, including commercial, residential, wetlands and agricultural districts.
Upcoming virtual continuing education

• Tales of Sales
Instructor: Randy Templeman
July 13 from 9 a.m to 1 p.m.

• Flushed with Success: Rural Water & Septic System
Instructor: Mike Smith
July 14 from 9 a.m to noon

• Multiple Offers: Handle with Care!
Instructor: Mike Smith
July 22 from 9 a.m to noon

• Deeds, Surveys and Land Use
Instructor: Brittany Mattot
July 27 from 9 a.m. to noon

• Legal Update
Instructor: Vaughn Lang
July 31 from 12:30-1:30 p.m.


Education links
GSAR will offer Broker Qualifying Course
in September
Keep your eyes on www.cnyrealtor.com/education/broker-course/ for details about the Broker Qualifying Course being offered by GSAR. The course dates are Sept. 28 through Oct. 26. Watch for more details in Hot News.


Attention REALTOR members! Your NAR Code of Ethics training cycle is coming to an end on December 21, 2021. Please remember to email your Ethics Certificates to education@cnyrealtor.com if you’ve taken the class already.
Reminder: License 'grandfathering'
ended on July 1
No licensee will be exempt (grandfathered) from being required to complete 22.5 hours of approved real estate continuing education as of July 1, 2021. Additional core coursework is also required.

If your license expiration date is July 1, 2021 or later, your education requirements are:
  • Agency - 1.0 hour (the requirement for first renewal is 2.0 hours)
  • Fair housing and diversity – 3.0 hours
  • Ethical business practices - 2.5 hours
  • Legal matters - 1.0 hour
  • Electives - 15.0 hours
  • Total hours of approved CE: 22.5 hours
Member Benefits and Events
Thinking about retirement? NAR's Center for REALTOR® Financial Planning seminars continue next week
Due to high demand, NAR’s Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness has created additional seats for its LIVE: 2021 Retirement Summit four-part series event The remaining dates and topics are:
  • Getting Retirement Ready - Wednesday, July 14, from 1 -2 p.m. CDT
  • Planning for the Unexpected - Wednesday, July 21, from 1 -2 p.m. CDT
  • Legacy and Estate Planning - Wednesday, July 28, from 1 -2 p.m. CDT
You will learn how to plan for retirement, legacy and estate planning, and more. Space is limited! Register here.

Get global insights from international experts during the NAR Real Estate Forcast Summit
In an ongoing effort to keep REALTORS® informed of the forces shaping the real estate market, NAR's next Real Estate Forecast Summit: Global Update will air on July 26 at 2 p.m. ET. With a focus on the changing international real estate market, the free, one-hour webinar will feature experts from Australia, Canada and China. Register here.

Save the Date! GSAR offering safety class in September
GSAR will be presenting "Prospect or Predator? Reduce the Risk of Being Targeted" on Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. via Zoom. The class is presented by Dave Legaz, a REALTOR® and retired NYPD sergeant. He will share known predatory behaviors and proven strategies for real estate professionals to reduce the risk of being targeted on and off the job. Save the date and watch for registration details.

Register for the NAR Conference
in San Diego
Registration for the NAR REALTORS® Conference and Expo is open to all members. The conference will take place Nov. 12-15 in San Diego. NAR will offer in-person and virtual options for attendees.
Welcome new GSAR members!
The Greater Syracuse Association of REALTORS® welcomes its newest members and wishes them great success.
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