GSAR Hot News - Survey finds pandemic drives buyers to suburbs; remote work would spur sales

Top Headlines for Dec. 18

Survey finds pandemic drives buyers to suburbs; 45 percent would move if they could work remotely

A Homes.com survey of consumers and real estate professionals released this week has found the pandemic transformed both homebuyer and renter desires in their next residence. The changes have fueled growth in moving away from cities to suburbs and demands for features such as a home office for working remotely. If given the chance to work from home, 45 percent of respondents said they would move. Read all the findings here.

Get your nominations in for this year's GSAR awards before Dec. 22

GSAR is now accepting nominations for the REALTOR of the Year, Affiliate of the Year and Shining Star of the Year awards. Nominations will be accepted until Dec. 22. Click here for the guidelines and nomination form for all three awards. These awards will be presented during the virtual Installation event on Jan. 22.

GSAR members show their support for On Point for College and OCC's REALTORS® Care Hub!

GSAR members got their wacky, tacky and ugly Christmas sweaters out in support of On Point for College and OCC’s REALTORS® Care Hub Thursday afternoon, raising more than $2,000 in pledged donations.

Members enjoyed good times and laughs with comedian Gomez from TK99 and the search for the "winning" sweater, all while making donations to help our local college students in need succeed and thrive.

Congratulations to Denise VanPatten for having the wackiest, tackiest sweater. She donated her prize back to the charities. Our free dues winner was Patricia Hermanowski-Tousant!

Thank you to all our donors including the following:

$500

Barb Ciricillo

$300

Terri Dillon

$200

Linda Thomas-Caster

Denise VanPatten

$150

Deana Bollinger Ingram

$100

Lynnore Fetyko

Mary Jo Heitkamp-France

Patricia Hermanowski-Tousant

Vera Hines

Kathryn Woodruff

Jeanine Volpe

A special thank you to our event sponsor

The OCC REALTORS Care Hub is a where OCC students in need can get food, hygiene products, bus cards, school supplies and more at no charge to the student.

On Point for College helps traditional and non-traditional students overcome the barriers to higher education. They support their students from application through graduation and beyond, empowering them to fulfill their dreams and achieve their potential, benefiting both the individual and our community.

MLS Tips

Supra eKey works without cell service

This week's MLS tip focuses on how to get the most out of Supra's eKey showing notifications and location services. Watch the video to learn more.

Thank you members!

It's been a challenging year for everyone. The GSAR leadership and staff wanted to take a moment to thank the entire membership for its support during the past year. We appreciate you being understanding and flexible as the pandemic caused changes to the way you receive your services and interact with us. Like you, we miss the having the ability to bring everyone together to network, learn and share good times. We look forward to 2021 and the eventual return of the events you love. Until then, we hope you will enjoy seeing your colleagues and reminiscing about fun times.

Memories of fun times! We're looking forward

to being able to be together like this again!

Education

Thanks to our sponsors

Member Benefits and Events

Plan now to attend RTB#1 and the Installation

Mark your calendars and plan to attend the virtual Installation Ceremony and RTB 1, featuring NAR 2021 President Charlie Oppler. The combined virtual events will be on Jan. 22. Watch your email for additional information. Click here to register.

The additional 2021 virtual RTB dates are: