Top Headlines for June 19
New Fair Housing regulations take effect this Saturday, June 20
Starting this Saturday, June 20, all licensees must comply with the new Fair Housing regulations, which include a new mandatory from and notice. To help you comply with the new regulations, we are providing the following information:

  • Fair Housing Notice - This Fair Housing Notice must be displayed at all real estate offices and at every open house. Also, brokers and licensees will need to provide a link on their website to the Fair Housing Notice (FHN) by June 20, 2020. “All websites created and maintained by real estate brokers, associate real estate brokers, real estate salespersons and any real estate team…shall prominently and conspicuously display on the homepage of such website” a link to the FHN provided by the DOS. By prominently and conspicuously, the link should appear “above the fold” and should not require a consumer to scroll down the webpage to find the link. Here is the link that must be provided: https://www.dos.ny.gov/licensing/docs/FairHousingNotice_new.pdf

  • Answers to frequently asked questions - Get the answers to common questions here.

Also, see below under Events to learn about the GSAR seminar covering disclosure form and notice on June 30.
Lets all do our part to keep moving forward
As REALTORS®, we know that you've rejoiced at the ability to return to business in a slightly more "normal" fashion by being able to meet in-person with consumers. As a matter of protecting our communities, it is vital everyone follows the guidelines issued by Empire State Development and the New York State Department of Health throughout every step of the home buying and selling processes.

We are happy to offer you this  quick reference sheet  for in-person showings, and would remind you to frequently reference the  complete guidance  covering in person meetings, showings and open houses.

Additionally, NYSAR's Legal Counsel Anthony Gatto has released a webinar with guidance for in-person contact with customers and clients.

Please also remember that virtual options, while not required, are still recommended where possible. There are many tools offered thru the MLS to help you in this effort, such as virtual showings via ShowingTime and a virtual open house option in the MLS that will populate to cnyREALTOR.com and other third party sites.
Virtual broker open houses featured
on the latest GNN
In the most recent edition of the GSAR News Network (GNN), CEO Lynnore Fetyko interviews REALTOR® members Shauna Teelin and Bob Joeckel about virtual broker open houses happening in our area. Learn why you should participate!
MLS Tips
MLS Tip: Delayed showings and negotiations form must be used
If you are doing a delayed showing and/or negotiation, you must use the Delayed Showing/Negotiation Form according to the rule and stick to the agreed upon dates and times. The fine for violating this rule and not using the form is $100. If you use the form and break any of the terms of the form, there is a $500 penalty.
 
Delayed Showings/Negotiations: Delayed Showings/Negotiations (DNS notices) are allowed. All listings in the service that are not immediately available for showing/negotiations must have the owner(s) complete the  required  Delayed Showing/Negotiation Form. This form must be filed as an attachment to the listing at the same time the listing is entered into the MLS. The date(s) and time(s) that the property will be available for showing and/or negotiations must be put into the Private and Public Remarks. Open houses are not to be scheduled during the “No showing” time frame. Note: The property is to be considered “Active” and days on market will continue to be counted.
Take advantage of these showing tools - virtual and in-person
GSAR and CNYIS continue to encourage you to hold virtual open houses on platforms such as Facebook Live, Zoom, and Instagram Live. Under the current state guidelines, you can only have one party in an open house at a time. If you do them virtually, you can have an unlimited number of consumers viewing the house. If you are looking for virtual showing tool, ShowingTime offers this feature.

Please note that If you are doing an in-person showing, the default time between showings in ShowingTime has been changed from 15 minutes to 30 minutes to allow more time for proper cleaning between appointments. Another feature we would like to point out is the Buyer Contact Field in ShowingTime. This is a perfect way to help with possible contract tracing if needed. The field is confidential and only available to the buyer's agent and their broker. As always, please check with your broker about their policies!
Realist continues to release product updates
On June 17, CoreLogic released these enhancements to Realist:
  • Realist Sell Score – Search Attribute
  • Realist Map – Clear All Button
In addition, several bug fixes were included in the deployment. Click here for complete details.
Education
It's a great time to learn more about Instanet and electronic signatures using Authentisign

Instanet: The Fundamentals will be offered on Tuesday, June 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. on Zoom. The course is
designed to help beginner users of Transaction Desk navigate through the system to create the required paperwork for a transaction. Participants will create professional documentation for both buyer and seller, thereby providing a clean, typed version of their forms for easier reading and understanding. You will learn how to print, e-mail and/or send the documents for an electronic signature using Authentisign. 
June Virtual CE sponsored by Paragon Home Loans:

  • Instanet: The Fundamentals
June 23, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Real Estate Investment Essentials
June 24, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  • Real Estate Investment Analysis
June 25, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.



NOTE: Virtual CE classes require that you have a camera and a microphone. You must view a Zoom tutorial or be familiar with the basic Zoom functions. In order to receive CE credit, you must be visible and be able to communicate verbally during the entire class - no exceptions. 
Thanks to our sponsors
Member Benefits and Events
Learn how to shoot and edit video at our next T3 seminar
Join Peter Cimino, chief technology officer of the Buffalo/ Niagara Association of REALTORS®, on Monday, June 29, at 1 p.m. to learn how to shoot video, edit it and share it via sites such as YouTube. He’ll cover the equipment that will help you get the job done in creating your content. While his focus will be on the Mac platform, both Mac and PC users will benefit from learning the basic principles of working with video.  
What every agent must know about fair housing and COVID-19 disclosure forms
Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, June 30, from 10 a.m. to noon for this free seminar designed to help you comply with the requirements of the fair housing and COVID-19 disclosure forms and regulations.

REALTOR® Brittany Matott will provide a brief overview of the Fair Housing Regulations, and walk attendees through disclosure form and its use.

The COVID-19 disclosure form and its use will also be reviewed by Vaughn Lang, GSAR Legal Counsel.

A question-and-answer session will follow the presentations.

Visit your member portal under Events to register.
Sign up today for GSAR's inaugural Leadership Program
Sign up today for GSAR's inaugural Leadership Program . There are only a few seats remaining in this valuable training program.

During this program, you will learn how: 
  • A non-profit organization is designed to function/provide value - Sept. 8 
  • Local government works - Sept. 29 
  • A board of directors functions - Oct.13 
  • Education fits into leadership building - Oct. 27 
  • To understand financials and budgeting - Nov. 10 
  • To communicate and manage conflict - Nov. 24

There will also be a bonus class, Behavioral Modality Profiling/Understanding, on Dec. 8. - December 8 

All classes will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Zoom
until we can safely meet in person.
GSAR Featured Member Benefit
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Call Diane Nies, long time GSAR affiliate member, to receive a 10-percent exclusive savings on auto and home insurance!
You can call her at 315-317-5827 or send an email to diane.nies@libertymutual.com.
Welcome new GSAR Members!
The Greater Syracuse Association of REALTORS ® welcomes its newest members and wishes them great success
 
Zuozhe Zhang
Berkshire Hathaway CNY Realty
315-373-0440
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