GLAR Weekly News Update for Members
Get Your Ticket for the Member Holiday Party
December 11  | 5:00pm-8:00pm |  Churchill Downs
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: December 3rd, 2018

It's that time of year for our most popular annual event, the GLAR Member Holiday Party! RSVP now for an exceptional evening spent with your fellow GLAR Members at Churchill Downs. This is a FREE event for members, but you MUST have a ticket to attend. Guest tickets are available for $48.00 each (includes tax, maximum 2 guest tickets per member). We look forward to seeing you there!

NEW for this year, we will be mailing tickets to you rather than taking guest names. Any member/guest tickets ordered AFTER 5:00pm on November 28th must be picked up at the GLAR office, open M-F from 8am-5pm. No refunds will be given due to inclement weather.
October Housing Stat Reports
2019 Residential Sales Contract - Free Training on Nov. 28 & Dec. 12
The 2019 version of the Residential Sales Contract will be released in January. This new version will incorporate four (4) changes from the current version. If you would like to learn more, we are hosting FREE training sessions led by Joe Hayden that will detail the changes to the contract and give you the opportunity to ask questions! This session is open to all REALTORS; don't miss out on this opportunity! See a summary of the changes here.  Register on IMS under Events.
THIS WEEK: REALTOR Best Practices Panel - November 15
On November 15th, our panel of guest Realtors® will discuss their best practices for professionalism, safety, confrontation & courtesy, prospecting, and more! The panel will feature Realtors® involved in successful teams, and those who run their individual business well. Come hear from those who excel in these areas, and learn some ways that you can do the same! Lunch will be provided, hosted by the GLAR Young Professionals Network. More info here: https://www.glarypn.com/calendar.html
DECEMBER DEADLINE APPROACHING:
Don't Lose Your Services Because of Ethics
Please be aware that you will LOSE ACCESS to your member services if you don't fulfill your Ethics requirement for NAR cycle 5. 

Check to see if you still need to complete this requirement before December 31, 2018 by logging onto IMS , looking under " View Your Education History " and " Personal Education Tracking ". If NAR 5 says pending , you have until December 31 of this year to fulfill your ethics requirement. If you have already taken an ethics course outside of GLAR, you will need to forward a copy of your completion certificate to education@louisvillerealtors.com.
Calendar Magnets for Client Gifts
Holiday shopping is upon us and we have just what you need for your client gifts! Calendar Magnets are a great way to keep you top of mind with your clients during the holidays and throughout the year. We have numerous style options available. Stop by the REALTOR Store for best selection or email Store@LouisvilleRealtors.com . Cost is only 41 cents each or $20.50 for a box of 50.
Discount Broadway Tickets for Members for A Christmas Story
Members of GLAR can purchase discounted tickets for the popular Broadway Show, A Christmas Story, running from November 27 to December 2, at The Kentucky Center. Save up to 20% by going to louisville.broadway.com/groups/promo/ and using the Promo Code: REALTOR.
MLS News & Updates
MLS Rule Reminder:
Removal of Office Exclusive Listings
Participants who have a listing on the Office Exclusive LIst, then add that listing to the MLS must submit a request to the MLS Department to remove the listing from the Office Exclusive List within 48 hours of it going live on the MLS.

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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. Read the latest report.
Weekly Stats - Residential Single Family & Condo
Listings
Oct. 28 - Nov. 3, 2017 = 401
Oct. 28 - Nov. 3, 2018 = 420

Solds
Oct. 28 - Nov. 3, 2017 = 369
Oct. 28 - Nov. 3, 2018 = 369

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NEW Event Sponsorship: 2018 GLAR Holiday Party

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REALTORS - Play BINGO & Win 2019 Derby Experience
You could win a Derby Experience just by meeting your GLAR Affiliates! REALTORS download your bingo card here for all the details on how to play.