The Green Sheet 4/1/2021

The Green Sheet | Thursday, April 1, 2021

The GAR/GMLS Office and Operations will be CLOSED on Friday (4/2) in observance of Good Friday. All new listings and status changes should be sent to info@greenwichrealtors.com by 4PM Thursday (4/1) to ensure processing before the weekend.

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Complete the GMLS Subscriber Survey next week!

The GMLS Board of Directors has engaged with T3 Sixty, a leading real estate consulting firm and independent third party, to perform a Subscriber Survey to score the performance of the Greenwich Multiple Listing Service. Beginning next week, all GMLS Subscribers will receive an email from survey@t3sixty.com to complete this important evaluation. Your input is paramount to guiding the strategic mission and vision of the GMLS.

All who complete the subscriber survey will be entered to win the Grand Prize of Complimentary GMLS Subscription Fees for July-December 2021 (valued at $390). Completing the survey within the first week will also enter you into a drawing for a $200 Amazon Gift Card, and completing the survey within the second week will enter you into a drawing for a $100 Amazon Gift Card.

We look forward to your responses and feedback!

Protocol Reminder for Open Houses and In-Person Showing Activities

As of March 2021, the Connecticut Gathering Limit for Private Residences is 25 people. This is the MAXIMUM amount of people that should be allowed into a home for an open house or in-person showings.
Please note that MASKS REMAIN REQUIRED for all in-person showing activities, and social distancing recommendations of 6-ft between parties must be followed.
Food should not be served to be consumed inside of the property during an open house or in-person showing activity.
Only touch/open doors as necessary and as allowed, or instructed by the Listing Agent.
As always, large coats, bags or purses may not be worn or carried into an open house or in-person showings.

Please refer to the GAR/GMLS Forum discussion for additional guidance on conducting in-person showings.

Proposed Buyer’s Conveyance Tax Update

The state legislature’s Environment Committee will continue discussing a proposed buyer’s conveyance tax this week. CTR strongly opposes the plan and continues to let lawmakers know. We’ll let you know when further action is needed on this issue.

Reminder: Disclosure of Dual and Variable Commissions is REQUIRED

With the increased amount of transactions continuing in our local market, and therefore a higher likelihood of a dual or variable commission arrangement to occur, please remember that the disclosure of such terms is required. In accordance with the GMLS Rules and Regulations, the existence of a dual or variable rate commission arrangement shall be disclosed by the listing broker by use of the J-9 Code on the MLS. Failure to report this arrangement may result in a violation. Visit the GAR/GMLS Forum for the specific terms and definitions of this requirement.

Connecticut's Rent and Utilities Assistance Program Available

Applications are now being accepted for the UniteCT program, which can provide assistance with past due and upcoming rent and utility payments. Learn how the program gets landlords involved in the process.

Gates Scholarship Application Deadline Nears

The deadline for students to apply for a Gates Memorial Scholarship is April 12th. Learn more about eligibility and requirements.

View more updates in the General Forum

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Member Resources & Updates

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GAR Member & GMLS Subscriber Updates

New:

Brooke Swift, Compass Connecticut (RA)

Joshua Rogull, William Pitt Sotheby's Real Estate (SR) joined Association

Nelly Navarrete, Keller Williams Prestige Properties, Stamford (M)

Transfer:

Susanne Lapsien, from Houlihan Lawrence, Riverside to Compass Connecticut (RA)

Dropped:

Cindy Joseph, William Raveis Real Estate, Greenwich (RA)

Firm Address Change:

GEN Next Real Estate

500 West Putnam Avenue, Suite 400 | Greenwich, CT 06830

Phone: 203-428-6946