Top Headlines for Nov. 26
GSAR launches annual holiday giving campaign
As the holidays approach, GSAR's annual holiday giving campaign has begun. As in year's past, GSAR members are invited to make donations to support On Point for College, OCC’s REALTORS® Care Hub and PATH. This year you can donate directly to one or all of the charities through your member portal.

You can also support the charities by participating in the online auction through Dec. 16. It's a great way to to purchase holiday gifts and support these worthy organizations at the same time. Click here to start bidding on the auction items. Proceeds from the auction will be divided between all three organizations.

Thank you to our sponsor, Hinman, Howard & Kattell

Watch the video to learn more about the services these organizations provide and how REALTOR® support helps make it possible.
Auction items still needed to support GSAR annual charity fundraising drive
GSAR members are invited to donate items to help support this year's annual charity fundraising auction to support On  Point for College, OCC REALTORS Care Hub and PATH. Please use this link to donate your auction item with a value of $50 or more.
GSAR Thanksgiving holiday schedule
The GSAR office is closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Monday, Nov.29.
Realtor.com: More owners say they're ready to sell this winter
A greater number of homeowners are interested in entering the housing market over the next six months, and they have some big expectations. Topping the list are bidding wars and a fast-paced sale, and they also look to buyers to forgo contingencies like home inspections and appraisals, according to a new realtor.com survey of 2,583 consumers conducted this fall. More than one-third of prospective sellers are ready to take advantage of the current market and believe they’ll make a profit on their home, the survey finds. Read more.
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MLS Tips
MarketStats offers new showing data reports
Showing metrics are now available in MarketStats under the InfoSparks link. The new reports include: Shows to Pending, which is the number of showings scheduled per listing that went into pending status in the reporting period; and Shows Per Listing, which is the average number of showings scheduled on active listings per month. A listing must be enabled for ShowingTime services and must have a showing in its first 28 days on the market to be included in the calculation for these metrics.
Education
Don't miss these November Classes

Ethics for REALTORS®
3 hours CE - Zoom • Instructor: Don Radke • Dec. 7 from 1 to 4 p.m
Are you living by the Code? The REALTOR® Code of Ethics is your pathway to professionalism. Adhering to the Code is what separates you, as a REALTOR®, from other real estate professionals. In this class, you will be reminded of your duties to clients and customers, the public, and your fellow REALTORS®. The professional standards process and Pathways to Professionalism will also be discussed. This class satisfies the NAR ethics training requirement. Register here.
Add these educational opportunities to your calendar:
• Dec. 1 from 9 -10:30 a.m.
Matrix Intro Part 1 -1.5 hours CE - Zoom
Instructor: Bill Roesser

• Dec. 1 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Matrix Intro Part 2 - 1.5 hours CE - Zoom
Instructor: Bill Roesser

• Dec. 1 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Matrix 2: Auto Emails and Customization - 1.5 hours CE - Zoom
Instructor: Bill Roesser

• Dec. 8 from 9 -10:30 a.m.
Matrix Intro Part 1 -1.5 hours CE - Zoom
Instructor: Bill Roesser
• Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Matrix Intro Part 2 - 1.5 hours CE - Zoom
Instructor: Bill Roesser

• Dec. 8 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Matrix 3 -Comparative Market Analysis - 1.5 hours CE - Zoom
Instructor: Bill Roesser

NAR ethics training requirement must be met by Dec. 31; check the list
All members must meet the NAR Code of Ethics training requirement by Dec. 31, 2021. Members are encouraged to check GSAR's Ethics Deficiency List. If your name is on the list, you have not completed a mandatory NAR Code of Ethics course within the January 2019-December 2021 Ethics Cycle. If you have completed the course, then email your documentation to the GSAR Education Department. Please note: If you have sent in your certificate, please be patient as the staff processes it. The list will be frequently updated to reflect changes. If your name is not on the list, your certificate has been recorded and there is no need to call the office to confirm it.

You may also take the free NAR ethics course to meet the requirement. Ethics course completion certificates must be sent to the GSAR Education Department via email no later than midnight on Dec. 31, 2021 to avoid MLS service termination for being non-compliant with NAR’s COE requirement.
Member Benefits and Events
Registration for REALTORS® Triple Play 2021 open
Registration is open for REALTORS® Triple Play 2021, which is scheduled to be held December 6-9, 2021 at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ. To view the schedule of events and register, click here.
Welcome new GSAR members!
The Greater Syracuse Association of REALTORS® welcomes its newest members and wishes them great success.
Diane Burton
eXp Realty
888-276-0630
Chunmei Zhang
Howard Hanna Real Estate
315-446-8291