A Kickoff to 2020 with GHAR President, Diane McAdams
2020 GHAR President, Diane McAdams has a few exciting things to share in under a minute!

  • REALTOR Education & Expo
  • GHAR 100 pins
  • CT River cruise in June
2020 GHAR Membership Renewal
It's important to us that you get the help and support you need from an association that is relevant, available, and knowledgeable. We appreciate your membership and look forward to serving you in the year ahead! Here is a list of all your current benefits from GHAR, CTR, and NAR . Be sure to take advantage of us!
 
The GHAR 2020 membership renewal was due on January 1st.  To avoid a reinstatement fee and suspension, payment must be received by 5pm on January 31, 2020.  You should have received an email with your username/password so take a look in your spam folders if you haven't seem it! Please make your payment on the GHAR portal: gharportal.ramcoams.net. Enter your NRDS number and password.
 
If you have any questions, please call Member Services at 860-561-1800. Thank you for your membership.
Legal Forms Update
  • Extension Amendment: changed the number of days for the buyer's right to terminate from 3 to 5 days.
  • Septic/Well Contingency: Buyer right to terminate changed from 3 to 5 days. A checkbox added for tests deemed necessary by municipality, inspector or lender.
The new revisions to the above forms were made in order to be consistent with the recent change made last year to paragraph 17 of the purchase and sale agreement.
Reminder: CTR Forms Changes
The CTR Purchase and Sale Agreement has been removed from the CTR electronic library effective January 1, 2020. This was a two-year transition. Please use the co-branded CTR/GHAR Real Estate Purchase Contract, available in the CTR electronic forms libraries.
  
Also, the CTR Combined Contingency Form has been amended to remove conflicts with the co-branded CTR/GHAR Real Estate Purchase Contract.  You can get a complete summary of the revisions to the CTR Combined Contingency Form, a red-lined version, and what the new form looks like at this  link . Note: requires log-in to access.

The new revisions to the above forms will soon be available on zipForm, dotloop and Docusign. If you have a question or comment about our forms, please call Shelley Devanney at 860-561-1800, ext. 1009. Call the CTR legal hotline for specific legal issues: 860-566-8333.  
January CE Classes
Find all of our continuing education classes on our website calendar:

Check out all the options - Don't wait until the last minute to finish your CE cycle!
REALTOR ® Education & Expo
Thursday, January 23rd | 9am-5:15pm | CT Convention Center, Hartford
Two CE Classes | Lunch | Vendors | Cocktail Reception | Door Prizes & FREE Parking ! 

Schedule
  • 9am: Expo, Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast
  • 10am to 1pm: CT Real Estate Law & Fair Housing Part I (mandatory CE, 3 credits) with instructor Rhonda Ivey Lentini
  • 2:15pm to 5:15pm: What the Buyers & Sellers Want, (elective CE, 3 credits) with instructor Shay Hata, an Ivy League grad, mom and top producing residential Realtor in Chicago with Berkshire Hathaway. 
  • 5:15pm: Cocktail reception!
Keynote Speaker : James A. Durham, has spoken on the topic of service excellence, work-life balance, and sales effectiveness at conferences and companies around the world. All attendees receive a free copy of: The Little book of Service Excellence .

Presenting sponsor: Keily Mira Law
Lunch sponsors: SmartMLS, PeoplesBank, Fairway Independent Mortgage, Sherwood Inspection Services
Cocktail sponsor: Tiger Home & Building Inspection 
Table Sponsors: CATIC, C itizens Bank, Loss Mit Services, Capture, Partnership for Realty and Oilheat Success (PRO$), Bellaluxx Travel Jewelry, Keating Agency Insurance, Norcom Mortgage, Grassette & Associates, PaintCare , Connecticut Lighting Centers, CT REALTORS ®.
Free CE Course with Fairway Mortgage
January 15th | 9am - 12pm | First floor, 430 New Park Ave
This 3 credit CE class will provide you with important knowledge regarding the current mortgage market and financing of residential properties. From current appraisal rules to approving borrowers under the lending guidelines in force today, the information provided in this class is essential for every real estate professional. Continental breakfast included!

Register by emailing Karissa: karissa.bartha@fairwaymc.com by January10 th
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Gearing up for the GHAR Centennial: 1920-2020
Grab your free GHAR Celebrate 100 pin at GHAR headquarters or at a CE class throughout the year. Be sure to wear it proud, snap a photo with it and tag #GHAR100 on social media to enter to win a $100 prize! Have fun, get creative and win.

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Personalize your own "That's who we R" campaign with the Photofy app! Just log in with your NRDS number and get to sharing.
GHAR Members Complete the C2EX Program
Congratulations to Dan Keune !
Dan's com ments about the C2EX program: I wanted to get certified because p rofessionalism will be the linchpin in keeping the REALTOR ® central to the transaction. The first reason to do this program was personal accountability. Any way I grow in my professionalism will benefit my clients, my relationships and confidence in myself knowing I am always trying to be the best I can be.
SAVE THE DATE:
February 23rd: Northeast Region CE, Maneeley's in S. Windsor