GSAR Hot News keeps you informed about the latest industry news.
Top Headlines for Sept. 24
Central New York home selling price growth continues
The median home selling price continued to grow throughout the Central New York housing market during August, despite a slow down in closed sales, according to the housing market report released today by the Greater Syracuse Association of REALTORS® (GSAR). The median selling price was $187,000 in August, while closed sales totaled 970. Read more.
GSAR elects three new directors
GSAR members have elected Jennie Chapin, Nicole Donlin and Tim McCarthy, to serve four-year terms on the board of directors. Congratulations to our newest directors!
Last chance to register to learn about 'cool content' creation with 'Your Nerdy BFF' Beth Z
Register before Sept. 26 for "Tools to Create Cool Content for Social Media and Marketing," presented by "Your Nerdy BFF" Beth Z on Monday, Sept. 27. GSAR's T3 seminar will be offered via Zoom from 1 to 3 p.m. Back by popular demand, Beth Z will cover video and graphic design tools that help elevate your social media and marketing efforts.
Supra's eKey can help you stay safe by sending agent alerts
With the press of a button on the Supra eKEY app, agents have quick access to send an alert message when needed to priority contacts. The message and up to three contacts are set up in advance. Learn the simple steps for setting up alerts and using them in this video.
Learn how to maximize your exposure on realtor.com
Join with realtor.com representatives on Friday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. for a tour of the site's free agent profiles and to learn the principles of maximizing your exposure on both realtor.com and search engines to get more clients and enhance your brand. Agents will discover the extraordinary power of video and how a stellar biography can be a key marketing tool. Learn to engage with your agent dashboard to manage your leads, listings, and profile. Also, view detailed reporting and access shareable content to position yourself as the local market expert. Register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Education
Don't miss these GSAR classes
in September
Buyers: Find Them, Bind Them, Mind Them
4 hours CE - Zoom
Instructor: Randy Templeman
Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m..
Purchasers may not want to work with a seller’s agent, preferring an agent that acts on behalf of their best interests. Licensees desiring to represent these buyers can promote their services and competitive differences in the marketplace. While buyer’s agents owe their clients the fiduciary duties described in the NY agency disclosure form, a buyer and agent can also specify and clarify further rights and responsibilities through a binding agreement that stipulates the obligations and expectations of all parties involved. With effective counseling and communication, licensees can provide buyers with the assistance, analysis, advice, and advocacy they anticipate and deserve. Satisfies 2 hours of law of agency training. Register here.
Communications and Clients
2 hours CE - Zoom
Instructor: Britany Mattot
Sept. 28 from 6 - 8 p.m.
Communication is the most important part of real estate. Learn how to communicate effectively and ethically with both consumers and your fellow REALTORS®. Communication can be verbal or non-verbal. This course invites the licensee to examine how they communicate and how to be in tune with how others communicate as well. Register here.
Real Estate Investor Analysis
3.5 CE - Zoom
Instructor: Randy Templeman
Sept. 30 from 6 - 9:30 p.m.
This class will teach you what you need to know to confidently advise and advocate for your investor clients. Learn about investment concepts, terminology, financing techniques, tax implications, and more. Everything you need to know to assist your client in buying, operating, and selling their investment properties.Register here.
Attention REALTOR members! Your NAR Code of Ethics training cycle is coming to an end on December 31, 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
Save the date! REALTOR® self-defense training set for Nov. 20
Save Saturday, Nov. 20, for a free REALTOR® Self-Defense Training led by Ben Tallini of Haven Jiu Jitsu. Tallini, a black belt jiu jitsu coach will share multiple key self-defense moves that could help potential victims escape from an attacker. The training will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at Haven Jiu Jitsu, 2265 Downer St., Baldwinsville.
Thank you to sponsor C Green Home Inspection Group.
