Top Headlines for July 3
Governor Cuomo's 14-day quarantine restriction on individuals that enter New York impacts real estate showings
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's June 24 Executive Order places restrictions on travelers coming in to New York from more than a dozen states. The New York State Association of REALTORS® issued guidance that reads in part: " Real estate licensees should not conduct showings where any party entered New York after 12:01a.m. on June 25, 2020 from one of the 'impacted jurisdictions.' This includes not only buyers/tenants but also sellers or occupants of seller’s property that will be shown.  
 
NYSAR strongly recommends that as part of a screening process, licensees should inquire if their client/customer has entered New York from another state on or after 12:01 a.m., June 25, 2020. The licensee should be aware of those 'impacted jurisdictions' . . .If the individual is from an 'impacted jurisdiction,' the showing should not occur pursuant to the quarantine protocols."
 
Disclosure forms seminar recording now available to help you stay complaint
In case you missed this week's disclosure seminar, REALTOR® Brittany Matott provided a brief  overview of the Fair Housing Regulations , and explained the  disclosure form  and its use. The video also includes GSAR Legal Counsel Vaughn Lang's review of the  COVID-19 disclosure  form and its use.

Triple play canceled for 2020
After careful consideration by the leadership teams from the New York State, New Jersey and Pennsylvania associations of REALTORS®, the decision has been made to cancel Triple Play 2020. The annual event held in Atlantic City, NJ will return in 2021.


NAR President-elect shares tips and tricks on living with COVID-19
The National Association of REALTORS® 2020 President Elect, Charlie Oppler, shares tips and tricks for keeping safer during these difficult and different times.

Happy 4th of July
GSAR's board of directors and staff wish you the very best 4th of July ever! We also wish to remind you to wear your masks and practice social distancing to protect your health so that we may get back to "normal" sooner rather than later.
MLS Tips
MLS Tip: Clear Cooperation requires listings to be submitted within 1 business day
Pursuant to Section 1.01 Clear Cooperation: Within one (1) business day   (ending at 5:00 p.m. and excludes weekends, holidays, and postal holidays), of marketing a property to the public, the listing broker must submit the listing to the MLS for cooperation with other MLS participants. Public marketing includes, but is not limited to, flyers displayed in windows, yard signs, digital marketing on public facing websites, brokerage website displays (including IDX and VOW), digital communications marketing (email blasts), multi-brokerage listing sharing networks, and applications available to the general public. (Refer to Appendix A for penalty fee) (Adopted 11/19) M
Note: Exclusive listing information for required property types must be filed and distributed to other MLS Participants for cooperation under the Clear Cooperation Policy. This applies to listings filed under Section 1 and listings exempt from distribution under Section 1.3 of the NAR model MLS rules, and any other situation where the listing broker is publicly marketing an exclusive listing that is required to be filed with the service and is not currently available to other MLS Participants.

The escalating fine amounts for violating this rule are:
  • A warning
  • $500 first offense
  • $1,000 second offense
  • $1,500 third offense with no annual reset.
We are making it easy for you to schedule virtual showings and virtual open houses
Please take advantage of these virtual offerings. This is the best way to keep everyone safe. We think once you try them, you will love the time savings too!


Learn to conduct a virtual open house (open to many people at one time)

Learn to schedule a virtual showing (open to one party at a time)
Education
Instructors, team leaders, coaches:
Learn to communicate more effectively
Attend this Instructor Training Institute designed to produce real results by actively engaging participants in building their skills, before, during and after the program. The ITI, set for July 21 through 23 via Zoom, is not your typical training program! This institute is perfect for instructors, coaches, team leaders and others who want to communicate in more impactful and meaningful ways.
Register online here
Apply for a designation course scholarship before July 31
The July 31 application deadline for designation course scholarships from the New York State Real Estate Education Foundation is rapidly approaching.

Scholarships are available for New York REALTORS who have at least one year experience in real estate sales and wish to pursue a NAR designation, such as the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), Green, Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI), Resort and Second-home Property Specialist (RSPS), and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES).
 
Nearly all of the designation courses also qualify for continuing education credit. Don't miss a great opportunity to attend high quality courses taught by top rated instructors, earn a designation and fulfill your licensing requirements.
 
Applications are available at  NYSREEF.org . Members who apply by July 31 will be notified in October. The next deadline is Dec. 31.


Virtual Salesperson Qualifying Course (SQC)
Please share   this flyer   with anyone you know who might be interested in obtaining their real estate license. GSAR's first virtual SQC will begin on July 21 and run through August 18. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. You can   view course dates, school policy and registration information   online .

Code of Ethics: Good for Your Clients and Your Business 
When it comes to staying ethical, you need to know the Code. The CE Shop's  Code of Ethics: Good for Your Clients and Your Business  course covers the laws and standard practice agents need to follow. Those who are informed about the Code are agents who can better serve their clients and community. This course meets the REALTORS® Code of Ethics Training Requirement. Take 30-percent off this course by visiting   www.cnyrealtor.theceshop.com and enter promo code  ETHICS30  at check out.
July Virtual Continuing Education

  • Crash Course in Contracts: Avoid the Pitfalls
July 15, 9 a.m. - 11 a.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. 
Work on earning designations
to enhance your career

MRP - Military Relocation Professional
July 14, 15, and 16 
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM each day
6.5 CE Hours
 
GRI-5 - Buyers
July 14, 15, and 16
1:30 PM to 4:00 PM each day
Satisfies 3 hrs. Fair Housing and 2 hrs. Agency
7.5 CE Hours
 
View course details and register here
Register early – classes fill up fast! All classes delivered via Zoom
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Member Benefits and Events
Online marketing that works 24/7, even when you're not
The Elevate technology company is bringing its Social Media Marketing Summer Series to GSAR members via Zoom on July 9 at 10 a.m. This one-hour, free webinar will address the six marketing channels that every agent needs to leverage, tips for automating marketing workflows, and how to deliver the highest results for the least amount of work.
GSAR Featured Member Benefit
GSAR members receive discounts on legal documents

Hill & Fischer, P.C.   offers GSAR members $200 off standard fees for a Basic Planning Package including: Simple Mirror Will(s) with minority trust provisions, health care proxy(ies), living will(s), and power(s) of attorney.

Call Seth Fischer, Esq. at 315-475-0000 or email seth@hillandfischer.com
Welcome new GSAR Members!
The Greater Syracuse Association of REALTORS ® welcomes its newest members and wishes them great success
 
Sarah Lauro
Keller Williams Syracuse
315-701-6900
 
Dawn Rene O’Hara
eXp Realty
888-276-0630
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