Top Headlines for Oct. 23

Central New York housing market cools in September Closed sales and selling prices moderated during September in the Central New York housing market with the median selling price retreating from the 2021 high-water mark of $185,400, according to the housing market report released today by the Greater Syracuse Association of REALTORS® (GSAR). The median selling price was $180,000 in September, while closed sales totaled 916. Read more.

Sign up today to give back to your industry by serving on a GSAR 2022 committee or task force GSAR members may sign up to serve on the association's 2022 committees and task forces through Nov. 15, 2021. Committee participation allows you to share your knowledge and expertise for the benefit of your association and industry. Please use this form to make your committee selections.

Congratulations to Sara 'Chrissy' Stover on winning free 2022 dues Congratulations to Sara ‘Chrissy’ Stover with MyTown Realty who won free GSAR, NYSAR, NYSAR and MLS dues for 2022 in the affiliate membership referral drawing! Members earned entries into the drawing for each affiliate member they referred that joined GSAR during 2021. Stover earned her entry into the drawing by referring Raptor Home inspection. The value of the free dues is more than $1,200!

Learn more about the I-81 project during a special GSAR presentation on Oct. 27 Members will be able to hear the latest update about the Community Grid Project on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 10 to 11 a.m. via Zoom. New York State Department of Transportation Regional Real Estate Officer Robert Rugg and I-81 Viaduct Project Director Mark Frechette will cover the impact the project will have on real estate as well as the appraisal and acquisition process. In addition to providing an overview of the project, they will also discuss the eminent domain process, the next steps in the project and construction impacts. Register here.

Apply for REALTOR® Honor Society recognition Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 REALTOR® Honor Society to recognize members for their association involvement during the 2020 elective year. Please complete this form and return it to the GSAR office via email.

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Education

Plan now to attend these GSAR classes in October Standards-Based Real Estate Photography - Level I 1.5 hours CE - Zoom • Instructor: Bill Storm Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon The Level I class of the real estate photography series is for smartphone and iPad photographers. No high-level technical skills are needed, just the desire to tell the best story possible, through photographs, about your listings. This class will provide you with the information you need regarding truth in advertising as it relates to images, basic techniques on how to create accurate images and, in doing so, provide faithful images across all property types. Register here. Standards-Based Real Estate Photography - Level II 3 hours CE - Zoom • Instructor: Bill Storm • Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon Prerequisite: Level I of this series or experience with non-phone cameras (DSLR, Mirrorless) with advanced features, and experience with computer-based imaging software. There will be a review of some of the topics introduced in Level I, such as truth in advertising, expectations and rights of sellers and buyers, and basic composition. The remainder of the class will focus on higher-end photo techniques. Register here.

Add these educational opportunities to your calendar:

• Oct. 27 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Matrix Intro Part 1 -1.5 hours CE - Zoom Instructor: Bill Roesser  • Oct. 27 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Matrix Intro Part 2 - 1.5 hours CE - Zoom Instructor: Bill Roesser • Oct. 27 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Matrix 2: Auto Emails and Customization - 1.5 hours CE - Zoom Instructor: Bill Roesser Register for all classes here Weekly webinars and classes weekly calendar on members' side of cnyrealtor.com

Salesperson qualifying course set for Oct 26 If you know anyone looking for an exciting career in real estate, please let them know the Salespersons Qualifying Course will be offered live via Zoom beginning on Oct 26. Prospective students should visit https://www.cnyrealtor.com/education/licensing-information/ for more information.

Member Benefits and Events

Planning to attend the NAR Annual Conference; apply for a GSAR scholarship Registration for the NAR REALTORS® Conference and Expo is open to all members. The conference will take place Nov. 12-15 in San Diego. NAR will offer in-person and virtual options for attendees. GSAR members, who are attending the conference in person, may apply for a GSAR scholarship here. 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. Class size is limited. Register here. 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.

Kevin Cool Arquette & Associates, REALTORS 315-487-4100 kevincook053@gmail.com Randall Smith Keller Williams Syracuse 315-701-6900 rsmith714@yahoo.com