THE BROKER BEAT
Updates & Info for BAR Brokers
NOMINATIONS & AWARDS
Would you like to serve your association? Log into your member portal and click on  "Elections"  to nominate yourself or others. BAR is taking applications for
Board Director and Executive Committee Secretary. D eadline July 15th at 11:59 PM.

Click  here  to go directly to TheBarPortal.com
Do you know someone who exemplifies the REALTOR® spirit and image? Tell us about them.  Click  here  to apply!  The deadline to apply is  July 31st .
S ave the Date
Mark your calendar for September 3rd.
Questions? Contact Stephanie at BAR.
Would you like to serve the Greater Alabama MLS? GALMLS is taking applications for Board Director and Executive Committee Secretary . Click   here  to apply today! The deadline for nominations is July 15 at 11:59PM.
Do you know someone running for office? Or are you running?
BAR is hosting “Candidate Screening” to identify and develop elected officials that are local real estate sensitive and advocates for property rights. Contact Will or Connor to let them know. Will@BirminghamRealtors.com | Connor@BirminghamRealtors.com
Would you like to join a committee?
Go to your member portal and log in. Click on  "Committees"  to see all positions available for nominations. Click  here  to go directly to  TheBarPortal.com
How to Win an Election
Free Webinar
Are you a candidate in a local election? Government Affairs is providing a FREE webinar lead by Lou Willie an experienced campaign manager for both local and national elections. Contact Will or Connor with questions and to participate.
Applications for the 2021 AAR Election are Open
Deadline for applications is August 1, 2020 . Election is October 5-6, 2020. Click here for applications and more information.

RESOURCES & EVENTS
Congress Grants PPP Extension
In a surprise move Wednesday the U.S. Congress cleared legislation extending the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through August 8. Click here for all NAR Resources.
The All-American Work & Play
An auction offering the latest technology for the working REALTOR® and fun entertainment when it's time to play. More details coming soon!
Contact Connor for more info:
Slideshow Resource
Many of you requested access to the graphics we display in our lobby. Click here to download the slides and display them in your own office!
Help with Mortgage Payments
Hardest Hit Alabama (HHA) has reopened to help Alabama families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. HHA provides short-term mortgage payment assistance to those who have lost employment or income due to COVID-19. Click here for more information.
Subscribers required to have a card on file for all charges & fees.
Benefits include convenience, no missed payments, avoid service disruption, time saving, and more. Click here for printable info sheet & instructions.
A Virtual REALty Webinar - FREE
Join us Friday, November 6, from 9:00AM-10:30AM for the Virtual Broker Webinar. More information to come.
Questions? Contact Stephanie at BAR.
What Can Brokers do in the Portal?
-- Member Roster/Broker Management 
-- Pay Agent Orders
-- Review & Print Orders
-- Update Personal Information
-- Place a Credit Card on File
-- Elections and Board Nominations
-- Register for CE or Code of Ethics
-- Register for All BAR Activities
-- Committees – Volunteer/Nominate
-- Contributions – RPAC Investments
And More! Click here for Info Sheet.
NAR's 2020 REALTORS ® Conference & Expo will be transitioned to a fully virtual format in light of ongoing health and safety concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Updates and additional details coming soon. Click here for more information.
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