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Annual Association Dues Renewal
Have you submitted your membership dues for 2018?
For unpaid accounts, if we do not receive payment immediately, your SMARTMLS Access will be suspended this week.
Please log on to the NHMR Member Portal or call the Association office at 203-234-7700.
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 Special Training Session:
Purchase and Sale Agreement Form & Riders
NHMR North Haven
A newly adopted Purchase & Sale Agreement form and Riders are now available to NHMR members via the CTR Forms library in Instanet and ZipLogix.
Attorney Matthew Mancini of MPF Attorneys at Law will be reviewing the forms and discussing them from both a legal and practical perspective. Session will include a Q & A. Members can also submit questions ahead of time. Email questions to:
[email protected]
Please make sure to register as soon as possible, these sessions will fill up! -
Click Here to Register
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Fast Track - Property Management
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May/June 2018
The goal of this course is to provide practical information on the issues impacting practitioners in the property management field.
This course will include interactive classroom activities and discussion focused on the following topics:
- The importance of emerging economic trends on property management.
- Maintenance, accounting, administrative and legal activities.
- Current federal regulations, such as civil rights, fair housing & ADA issues
- Environmental concerns
- Owner & tenant relations
- Leases & Lease negotiation
- Residential, office & commercial property management
- Establishing professional credentials
This 30 hour course meets the minimum Two - 15 hours of Broker pre-licensing elective education as set forth by the CT Real Estate Commission.
This course also meets the minimum requirement for 6 hours of elective CE credit.
Students must complete 30 hours of class time before they can receive the CE Credit certificate and/or the 2 -15 hour elective certificates.
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NHMR
Continuing Education
April/May Courses Added!!
Register online, and choose to redeem your FREE CE earned by on-time dues payment right on the portal! Don't wait until the last moment to fulfill your requirements!
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Current NAR Mandated Code of Ethics Cycle is
1/1/2017 - 12/31/2018
Between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2018, every active NAR REALTOR® member is required to complete Code of Ethics training. REALTORS® who have completed this training as a requirement of membership in another association are not required to complete additional ethics training until the next ethics cycle.
Please note: If you took Ethics training at another school or Association it is your responsibility, as a REALTOR, to provide proof of completion to your primary Association before December 31, 2018. Email certificate of completion to Jackie Raposo at
[email protected].
Click here to learn more about the NAR Mandate regarding Code of Ethics training.
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NHMR Inclement Weather Policy for CE
WEATHER ALERT NOTICE: In the event of inclement weather, please watch your local news station for delay/cancellation information for the
North Haven/Old Saybrook School Systems. If schools in the town which class is scheduled are delayed, the morning class will be canceled. If schools are canceled for the day in the town which classes are scheduled, then both CE classes will be canceled as well.
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Commercial Ethics and more Online Commercial CE Classes Just Added to CE Shop!
We are pleased to announce the following Commercial CE classes are available to NHMR members via the CE Shop:
* Anatomy of Commercial Buildings
* Determining Value of Commercial Properties
* Client Advocacy in Commercial Real Estate
* Commercial Ethics - *Meets the NAR Code of Ethics Training Requirement
* Investment Strategies in Commercial Real Estate
* Commercial Landlord Representation
* The Fundamentals of Commercial Real Estate
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Continuing Education Online Courses
If you prefer to take your courses online, benefit from our CE Shop Partnership and our promotional pricing.
Click here
to enroll in an online course and use the Promo Code for a discounted rate!
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Principles and Practices of Real Estate
This 60-hour course meets the minimum requirement for Agent or Broker pre-licensing mandatory education as set forth by the CT Real Estate Commission. Candidates must complete 60 hours of class time before they can take the final exam. A passing grade of 70% is required for Agent candidates and 75% for Broker candidates.
This course will include interactive classroom activities and discussion focused on the following topics:
Concepts of home ownership, Contracts, Property Valuation, Governmental Powers, License Law, Taxes & Liens, Real Estate Math & Financing, & Fair Housing.
When a class is scheduled and running new students can join whenever it's convenient for them,
rather than having to wait for a "start date"..... it's called open enrollment. The
price $385 which includes textbooks.
NHMR offers daytime and evening courses in North Haven, and a daytime course in Old Saybrook.
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SmartMLS Live Matrix Training
- March 22nd Old Saybrook
- March 23rd North Haven
Choose from the Following:
9:30-11:00 Search- Master all the MLS searching techniques in the Matrix system. Learn how to effectively set up an automated search for your client and save time with the Market Watch function. See how to access the new and improved tax search information which includes public record, foreclosure and lien information. See first hand how to run marketing labels to reach more buyer and seller clients.
11:30-12:30 CMA- Learn how to run a Comparative Market Analysis in the Matrix system.
2:00-3:00 p.m. Homesnap- Learn how to download and access the most valuable Application that you can use to search the MLS, schedule showings, run CMA's, walk property lines and much more.
Click here to register. Live Matrix Training at NHMR events are 3/22 in Old Saybrook and 3/23 in North Haven.
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Mortgage 101 for New Agents
NHMR North Haven
March 29th, 9 - 11 am
You will learn:
-How to properly determine if your buyers can obtain mortgage financing
-The difference between "pre-qualification" and "pre-approval"
-Different loan programs to fit different client needs
-How to prepare your listing for mortgage financing issues.
-How the real estate contract should reflect mortgage contingencies
-The difference between myths and facts about getting home loans today!
Presented by Kelly McGuinness of PrimeLending
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CT Home Browser, Place an Ad and Be Seen!
Take a look at our most recent Home Browser
. Our bi-weekly publication is widely distributed in New Haven and Middlesex counties.
It's a great way to showcase your listings and reach a wider audience. Contact Joan Quinn at 203-234-7700 for more details.
March 16th at NOON is the deadline
to submit ads for the March 30th issue.
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Head Shots at NHMR
Professional Head Shots with Larry
Affordably Priced & Convenient!
 In a Flash Studio is offering Professional Head Shot Photo Sessions for your business needs. Schedule your session now and have your business cards and ads updated with a fresh, new image! At $59, this is a great bargain!
Each Session includes:
- Individual session time with a selection of at least 24 poses
- All Images copied onto YOUR supplied USB Drive at time of session (bring a USB drive)
- Your choice of a Finished Image with touch ups
Limited time slots available. Sign up for your time slot now!
NHMR North Haven, March 16th
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Keep Up With the Latest on CTR.tv!
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CTR.tv PRESENTS 5 IN 5 - 3/9/18
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CTR.tv is here! Be on the lookout for ongoing communications from CTR and NHMR to promote the channel to our members. Real estate issues, legal updates, and legislative news will all be highlighted.
We encourage you to Subscribe, Follow, & Like!
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NHMR Scholarships Available
NHMR Scholarship applications are now available. The applicant must be a high school senior AND a child/stepchild, grandchild, or great grandchild of a REALTOR® Member who has been a member of the New Haven Middlesex Association of REALTORS® for a period of at least one year as of June 1, 2017, or an Association Staff's child or grandchild to be eligible.
Click here to download the application.
Applicants should send: the completed application, school transcripts, essay, and two letters of reference to: NHMR,
Attn: Pat Boyle,
127 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473.
The application deadline is May 11, 2018.
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Gates Scholarship Applications Available
2018 Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship applications are
now available online
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The application deadline is Monday, April 9.
If you have a child/stepchild who is a high school senior or full-time college/graduate student with at least 1 year left to complete and you have been an active CT local board and state REALTOR® member for the one year period commencing April 9, 2017 - he/she is eligible to apply. A few important things to note:
- Grandchildren are not eligible to apply.
- When creating an account/filling out the application online - the account and application must be in the name of the STUDENT, not the parent.
- If you have previously created an online account and/or submitted an application, you do not need to create a new account - you can use your existing account to apply again this year.
Click here for more information and to access the online application system.
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E&O & Cyber Liability Insurance Programs Now Available!
NHMR is pleased to announce a new Member Benefits package to provide NHMR members with access to a suite of small business insurance solutions including professional liability (E&O), business owner's policy, and cyber security solutions. These programs are made available through Gallagher Affinity's 360 Coverage Pros platform.
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HouseLogic is a Valuable Resource
Follow HouseLogic
on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter as a great source of information on homeownership, buying and selling that you can share with consumers.
HouseLogic.com
is a free source of information and tools, made possible by REALTORS®, that can help homeowners enhance, maintain, and protect the value of their home.
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Instanet Training
CTMLS has ongoing Instanet training opportunities.
Click here for more information on upcoming sessions and online support information.
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Learn more about Zipforms
- NAR and zipLogix have entered into a partnership to provide zipForm Plus® and zipTMS™ as a member benefit at no cost to all NAR members. Click here for more information on upcoming Ziplogix training.
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Nominations for the 2018 Good Neighbor Awards Are Now Open
Nominees are considered for the award based on their personal impact on the community through volunteer work. To be eligible, nominees must be NAR members in good standing. Good Neighbor Award entries must be received by Friday, May 4, 2018. For more details, judging criteria and a nomination form, call 800-874-6500 or visit
www.nar.realtor/gna.
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NHMR Board Store
 Check out our Board store! Travel mugs, flash drives, hats, multi device charging cords, signs, riders and lots of Realtor-branded items are now in stock. Do some shopping next time you come down to the NHMR North Haven office! |
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| Member Benefit: Computer Repair & Troubleshooting Assistance
Has your computer been causing you grief? Running slow? Contact Nick at NHMR to make an appointment and have our in-house tech diagnose and repair your PC or mobile device for a minimal fee. From hardware issues to virus removal, this may be the solution that you've been looking for.
Email to: [email protected].
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Member Updates
John Burns has transferred from
Keller Williams - Wallingford to
Coldwell Banker - North Haven
Jeralyn Burns has transferred from
Keller Williams - Wallingford to
Coldwell Banker - North Haven
Nikki Cervoni has transferred from
Keller Williams - Wallingford to
Century 21 - Wallingford
Kristin Reed has transferred from
Weichert Suburban - Branford to
BHHS - Guilford
Liana Grabowski has transferred from
William Pitt - Guilford to
Huntsman Meade
John Poulsen has transferred from
Keller Williams - Wallingford to
Real Living - Milford
Stephen Coleman has transferred from
Re/Max Valley Shore to
BHHS - Madison
Edward Thomasi has transferred from
Home Run Realty to
BHHS - Wallingford
Keith Angilly has transferred from
LAZ Real Estate to
CYR Real Estate
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GET SOCIAL WITH NHMR
Like, Follow, & WIN!! 
Like and/or Follow NHMR on Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter by March 31, 2018 to be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card, Free CE Class, or $25 Credit for Realtor "swag" from the NHMR Board Store!*
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NHMR Corporate Sponsors
Premiere Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
Gold Sponsor
Atlantic Home Loans
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
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NHMR YPN
We are Young At Heart and accept all members looking to connect and network!
Our next meeting is on Friday, March 16th at Noon. John "Cadillac" Seville will be our guest, speaking about How to Live a Fulfilling Life.
2018 YPN Sponsors
Eagle Home Inspections
Law Office of Kishore I. Kapoor
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Click below for the SmartMLS site to access Matrix
Technical Support
SmartMLS technical support phone number:
(203) 697-1006.
Support is available
Monday-Friday
8:30am-8 pm &
Weekends
8:30 am - 3 pm
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Join the REALTOR® Mobile Action Network!
Receive NAR action alerts as they arise. NAR will send you short text messages when your help is needed. It's not a Call for Action, but rather a way to alert you to an impending CFA or to connect you with your Member of Congress for an instant call to relay vital information to him or her.
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Notary Public Service
Did you know that NHMR
offers free Notary Public service for our Members? Dawn Calvo, Pat Boyle & Jennifer Griffis are Notaries and are happy to provide this valued service!
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"Guide to Condominium Management" Available
The "Guide to Condominium Management" book includes 700 condominium listings, with approx # of units, address and Management Company. Also 116 Management companies are listed with names, addresses and phone numbers.
The Guide includes condos in 18 CT towns: Branford, Cheshire, Clinton, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Meriden, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, Northford, North Haven, Old Saybrook, Orange, Southington, Wallingford and West Haven.
The book is available to ALL members at a cost of $11.00 per book. Mail a check made payable to "New Haven Middlesex Assn of Realtors" or "NHMR", and we will mail the Guide out. Contact Joan Quinn at NHMR with any questions. We also accept MC/Visa/Discover/Amex Cards.
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NHMR
Office Locations
Main Office
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127 Washington Ave,
West LL
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 234-7700 PH
(203) 234-3980 FX
Hours
: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Old Saybrook Satellite Office
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222 Old Boston Post Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-0588 PH
NOTE: Check to be sure the OS office is open before visiting.
To contact NHMR by phone call the main office at (203) 234-7700 and you will be directed to the appropriate staff member.
Please note: In an effort to reduce postage expense all invoices from the association will be emailed. If your billing is for a company expense please be sure we have the correct email address on file so the invoices arrive in the correct mailbox. If you have an updated email address and have not yet notified us, please let us know so that we can update our records.
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Celebrating 50 Years of the Fair Housing Act
You Can't Live Here:
The Enduring Impacts of Restrictive Covenants
The 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act represents an opportunity to remind ourselves not only of the importance of the law in shaping the real estate landscape today, but also to look back on what the situation was like before it was enacted, when the process of buying or renting a home was decidedly unfair for millions of Americans.
Click here to read the NAR article that explains the early 20th century zoning ordinances that kept blacks, whites, and other ethnicities in "their own" neighborhood and how the policy was overturned when Congress explicitly prohibited racial discrimination in housing financing as part of the Fair Housing Act.
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