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Plan now to attend Raising the Bar sessions to save on your 2023 GSAR local dues
The first two Raising the Bar sessions have been set for February and March via zoom. You won't want to miss these informative sessions:
- Feb. 23 - Raising the Bar #1 featuring Richard Rothstein, author of The Color of Law, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
- March 16 - Raising the Bar #2 featuring Dr. Jessica Lautz, NAR Vice President of Demographics and Behavioral Insights, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Members who attend all four Raising the Bar sessions or three RTB sessions and Community Day will qualify for the 20-percent discount on your 2023 GSAR local dues. Congratulations to the 124 members who received a discount on their 2022 GSAR local dues by taking advantage of these learning opportunities. Watch Hot News for registration details.
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Avoid late fees by paying your GSAR dues by Dec. 31
Your 2022 GSAR dues have been posted to your account. You can avoid any late fees and an interruption of services by paying your dues before Dec. 31. For payments made after that date, a $15 late charge will be added to your account. If the payment with the late fee is not made by Jan. 31, MLS service will be interrupted on Feb. 1. After that date, a $75 reactivation fee will be added to your account. No fees will be waived. Please note that it may take up to 24 hours to restore your service once payment has been made. Companies will be shut off effective Feb. 10. Contact the GSAR office with questions regarding billing or membership.
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Leading economic and housing experts predict multiple Fed interest rate hikes, slowing inflation and home price growth in 2022
Expect slower housing price appreciation, easing inflation and rising interest rates in 2022, according to a survey of more than 20 top U.S. economic and housing experts. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist and senior vice president of research, unveiled the consensus forecast Wednesday during NAR's third annual year-end Real Estate Forecast Summit. For 2022, the group of experts predicted that annual median home prices will increase by 5.7 percent, inflation will rise 4 percent and the Federal Open Market Committee will twice increase the federal funds rate by 0.25 percent. "Overall, survey participants believe we'll see the housing market and broader economy normalize next year," Yun said. Read more.
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There are 14 days left to meet NAR ethics training requirement; 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.
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GSAR office holiday schedule
The GSAR office will be closed Friday, Dec. 24, in observance of Christmas and Friday, Dec. 31, in observance of the New Year's holiday.
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This week's tip: Keyboxes 101
Learn how to get the most of the Supra electronic key box system's features that deliver convenience, reliability and homeowner peace of mind in this week's tip.
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Supra to discontinue older eKey app for 3G devices on Dec. 31
Supra will be shutting down an earlier generation eKEY server. Because this server supports the oldest versions of the eKEY app, it is important that all keyholders confirm that they have the latest version of the eKEY app. Some users may need to upgrade their device to continue using the eKey app as the current version is not compatible with older systems and devices. Beginning in January, cellular providers will be turning off their 3G networks and devices that rely on 3G service will no longer be able to access the cellular network. Keyholders should confirm that their device, operating system, and eKEY app meet minimum requirements. Detailed guidance is in this document.
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Don't miss this January Class
Fair Housing
3 hours CE - Zoom • Instructor: Don Radke • Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon
Did you know that if charged with a fair housing violation, you are guilty until proven innocent? Or, that you could be fined in excess of $10,000? As a REALTOR®, you are charged with advocating for and protecting fair housing rights. Come and learn how to stay compliant with the fair housing laws, from record-keeping to advertising.Register here.
Watch Hot News and cnyrealtor.com for additional January classes.
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Member Benefits and Events |
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Welcome new GSAR members! |
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The Greater Syracuse Association of REALTORS® welcomes its newest members and wishes them great success.
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Aleysha Castanon
eXp Realty
888-276-0630
Barabra Frudakis
Howard Hanna Real Estate
315-487-0040
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Jacqueline Jones
FLR Partners LLC
315-685-9755
Harrison O’Brien
Hunt Real Estate ERA
315-682-7197
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