GLAR News Update: Week of April 2, 2018
Keep More of What You Earn in Your Pocket!
Our next 59.5 Minute series event focuses on the important topic of Financial Planning. Held on April 10th, guest speakers Mike Smith (Waddell & Reed) and Scott Dingle (Ameriprise) will show you how to keep more of what you earn, and also provide essential wealth-building strategies for REALTORS. We will have you in-and-out in under an hour with information that will have a positive impact on your business! Breakfast at 8:30am, event begins at 9:00am. Open to REALTOR Members only. Register on IMS under Events.
Stand Out Above the Rest with ABR
The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation demonstrates to peers and consumers your commitment to providing outstanding service for real estate buyers.
 
Dates & Times: April 23-24, 2018 -- 8:30am to 4:30pm daily
CE : 6 KY Law, 8 PLE Electives and ABR Core

Cost: $175 before April 14th / $200 after April 14th
*$25 Cancellation Fee for all Certification and Designation class
* 48 hour notice needed to cancel and receive refund minus cancellation fee.
Members can register online at http://ims.lbr.org
Save the Date!
Mark your calendar now for the next Boost Your Business event coming up on May 23rd with Terry Watson. Event registration is now open on IMS .
Hosting Effective Open Houses for Sellers - Rookies Workshop April 13
Aside from focusing on finding potential buyers at an open house, we must consider the sellers! Guest speaker Kristy Dugan will present tips to make open houses valuable to the seller, followed by Q&A. We had almost a full room at the last Rookies Workshop! These events are free & very informative for REALTORS at all stages of their career. Join us for the next event in April, register on IMS under Events.
NAR's Housing Minute
The latest National Association of REALTORS Housing Minute shows that despite stronger buyer interest in most of the country, extremely tight inventory conditions and weakening affordability caused both existing-home sales and pending sales to decline in January.
.realtor domain for FREE
Did you know that NAR Members get a  .realtor™ domain and email   for free for the first year. The domain can help you distinguish yourself from others because only REALTORS® can use the domain.
MLS News & Updates
We recommend double checking the address of your listing when entering it into the MLS system. Taking a moment to verify that the address information is accurate when putting in a listing can save you time and confusion.
Legislative Update
Legislative issues impact your real estate business everyday! Our government affairs representatives are continually working to remain on top of issues that affect your profession.  Learn More .
Weekly Stats - Residential Single Family & Condo
Listings
March 18 - 24, 2017 = 516
March 18 - 24, 2018 = 484

Solds
March 18 - 24, 2017 = 340
March 18 - 24, 2018 = 248

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AFFILIATE MEMBERS:
New Affiliate Webpage now available! Helpful information for Affiliate Members of GLAR is available on this new website.

REALTORS: Do business with a GLAR Affiliate Member.