GSAR Hot News - Learn more about Fairhaven in the newest GNN

Top Headlines for Feb. 12

Learn more about Fairhaven in the newest GNN

GSAR CEO Lynnore Fetyko and Alexia Smokler, NAR senior policy representative, fair housing, discuss the National Association of REALTORS®' interactive, fair housing training tool, Fairhaven in the latest episode of GNN.

Watch the video to learn more about how Fairhaven can help REALTORS® improve their understanding of fair housing and how to identify and react to discriminatory actions.

GSAR GNN: Learning more about NAR's 'Fairhaven' and fair housing

Register here for the February 17 Raising the Bar event featuring Bill Dedman, who was one of Newsday's lead reporters on its undercover investigation of racial steering by real estate agents on Long Island. The "Long Island Divided" reporter will deliver his presentation at 10 a.m. via Zoom. The deadline to register is Feb. 16. at 4 p.m.

Alexia Smokler, NAR senior policy representative, Fair Housing, will present "Explore Fairhaven," a demonstration of NAR's interactive fair housing training simulation program designed to identify and combat discrimination in homebuying.

Thank you to our event sponsor, Solvay Bank.

Don't forget that if you attend all four Raising the Bar sessions or three of them and Community Day, you will be eligible for a 20-percent discount on your local dues for 2022!

State Senate releases final investigative report on housing discrimination on Long Island

Senators James Skoufis, Brian Kavanagh, and Kevin Thomas released their 97-page report resulting from their investigation into housing discrimination on Long Island by real estate agents. The report makes recommendations to increase enforcement of fair housing laws, enhance training requirements for licensed brokers and salespersons, increase penalties for fair housing violations, and improve broker supervision, among other legislative recommendations.

MLS Tips

Today is your last chance to tell CNYIS what you think and be entered for a chance to win

CNYIS wants to know what its participants and subscribers think about its products and services. Complete the MLS Products and Services Survey before 4 p.m.on Friday, Feb. 12 and you will be entered into a drawing for one of two $500 Amazon gift cards. Your feedback will help shape the future of the MLS including the products and services it offers.

Education

Upcoming classes put photography in focus

Standards-Based Real Estate Photography: Level 1

Instructor: William Storm

Feb. 16 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 for creating accurate images and providing faithful images across all property types. Register here.

Standards-Based Real Estate Photography: Level 2

Instructor: William Storm

Feb. 23 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.

Salesperson qualifying course set for Feb. 17

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 Feb. 17. Prospective students should visit https://www.cnyrealtor.com/education/licensing-information/ for more information.

Thanks to our sponsors

Bradford Tax Seminars will be offering "Tax-Reduction Strategies for the Real Estate Professional" via Zoom on Thursday, Feb. 18, at 9:30 a.m. The course will cover important 2021 tax updates that can increase your income immediately. Presented by Charlie Davis, the session will cover new deductions, documentation best practices and how to safely qualify your home office among other key tax tips. Davis is a tax professional and financial adviser who has taught nationally on tax strategies for the self-employed. Learn more and register here.

Member Benefits and Events

Plan now to attend GSAR Community Day

The virtual 2021 GSAR Community Day will be Wednesday, March 3, and feature Robert Simpson, president of CenterState CEO.

Simpson will present his 2021 economic forecast, starting at 10 a.m.. via Zoom.

CenterState CEO is an independent and forward-thinking economic development strategist, business leadership organization and chamber of commerce; dedicated to the success of its members and the prosperity of the region.

Thank you to our sponsor Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.

Don't forget that if you attend all four Raising the Bar sessions or three of them and Community Day, you will be eligible for a 20-percent discount on your local dues for 2022!

GSAR Featured Member Benefit

Save on candies, chocolates and custom gifts from Speach Family Candy Shoppe

If you enjoyed the chocolate-covered pretzels in the 2021 installation's "swag bag," there's more where that came from at the Speach Family Candy Shoppe.

GSAR members receive 10-percent off of all purchases. Click here to browse their confections, gifts and "chocoholic subscription" options.

View all of GSAR's member discounts here

Cayuga County Chapter creates marketing opportunity for GSAR members

The Cayuga County Chapter has created a marketing opportunity for all GSAR members through the placement of advertising in the Auburn Citizen. The advertisement tells consumers that they can safely sell or buy homes with a REALTOR® and offers them a link to a listing of REALTORS who can assist them. All members have the opportunity to purchase a listing on that landing page at a cost of $25. Simply complete and return this form.