Top Headlines for July 10
GNN: Virtual options help you and your customers and clients
Hear GSAR CEO Lynnore Fetyko and CNYIS Secretary/Treasurer Martin Carpenter discuss virtual options for real estate activities in the latest episode of GSAR's GNN. Watch as they cover how these methods are impacting our local agents and their customers and clients.
Nominations are open for 3 GSAR 2021 board of director positions
The annual election for GSAR 2021 director positions will be held electronically this year in September. Nominations are now open for the three vacant positions to be filled. Nominees must  be a REALTOR® member of the association for a minimum of two years immediately preceding nomination and shall have  served on one or more standing committees and/or task forces, or the board of directors for a cumulative total of two years  during the preceding three years. Nominees must be a member in good standing with the association or be nominated by an unanimous vote of the serving nominating committee with the approval of the board of directors.
 
Make sure GSAR has your correct e-mail address to receive important information
It has never been more important for you to ensure your association has up-to-date contact information including your email address.

In addition to receiving important industry and association information via email, the annual election and 2021 annual billing will be done by email in the coming months. Electronic voting will help us safeguard your health by allowing you to vote from home using your own computer, tablet or phone. A unique URL will be e-mailed to each member in order to maintain high security standards for our election.

Click here to review or change your contact information.

MLS Tips
MLS Tip: Learn how to create, import and manage carts in Matrix
Matrix has many YouTube videos available to teach you tips and tricks of the program! Within Matrix, click on the "Help" tab and "Matrix Video Tutorials." To get you started, here's a video that will teach you how to create, import and manage carts.
Keep everyone safe and save time with these virtual showing methods
We have received great feedback from our members who are taking advantage of virtual showing options. Clients and customers love them, too. It gives them the confidence that real estate activities can be conducted safely during these times.

Education
Virtual Salesperson Qualifying Course will begin July 21
Please share   this flyer   with anyone you know who might be interested in obtaining their real estate license. GSAR's first virtual Salesperson Qualifying Course will begin on July 21 and run through August 18. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. You can   view course dates, school policy and registration information   online .
Weekly seminars and training calendar
The new calendar on the member's side of cnyrealtor.com is updated every Monday morning. The calendar features seminars, training, and virtual events. You can find information there about virtual broker open houses as well as NAR, NYSAR and CoreLogic seminars. Check it out if you are looking to fit in some training and maybe try some new things this summer!
Earn your MRP Designation - Military Relocation Professional
Help current and former military service members find housing solutions that best suit their needs and make the best use of their available benefits with the MRP Designation course. The course will be offered
July 14, 15, and 16 from 9:30 a.m. to Noon each day.
View course details and register here
Apply for a designation course scholarship before July 31
The July 31 application deadline for designation course scholarships from the New York State Real Estate Education Foundation is rapidly approaching.

Scholarships are available for New York REALTORS who have at least one year experience in real estate sales and wish to pursue a NAR designation, such as the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), Green, Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI), Resort and Second-home Property Specialist (RSPS), and Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES).
 
Nearly all of the designation courses also qualify for continuing education credit. Don't miss a great opportunity to attend high quality courses taught by top rated instructors, earn a designation and fulfill your licensing requirements.
 
Applications are available at  NYSREEF.org . Members who apply by July 31 will be notified in October. The next deadline is Dec. 31.
July Virtual Continuing Education

  • Crash Course in Contracts: Avoid the Pitfalls
July 15, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.




NOTE: Virtual CE classes require that you have a camera and a microphone. You must view a Zoom tutorial or be familiar with the basic Zoom functions. In order to receive CE credit, you must be visible and be able to communicate verbally during the entire class - no exceptions. 
Work on earning designations
to enhance your career - all via Zoom

MRP - Military Relocation Professional
July 14, 15, and 16 
9:30 AM to Noon each day
6.5 CE Hours

CIPS - The Americas
August 4, 5 and 6
9:30 a.m. to Noon each day
7.5 CE Hours

PSA - Pricing Strategy Advisor
August 4, 5 and 6
9:30 a.m. to Noon each day
6 CE Hours

View course details and register here
Register early – classes fill up fast! All classes delivered via Zoom
Thanks to our sponsor
Member Benefits and Events
Increase your understanding of other cultures on July 16
GSAR is proud to offer its members a free seminar designed to  increase your awareness and understanding of cultural differences. Join us and fellow REALTOR ® Linda Lugo on July 16 from 1-3 p.m. via Zoom, where we will explore how to interact with customers and clients whose cultural backgrounds are different than our own, and learn how different cultures prefer to conduct business.
 Click here to register in your member portal.
NYSAR's Fall Business meetings to be held virtually
In light of ongoing health and safety concerns, the New York State Association of REALTORS® has cancelled its in-person Fall Business Meetings. Instead, the state association will offer a virtual meeting featuring popular sessions such as the Legal Update and the General Session. Most committee meetings, forums, and updates will be held throughout September. The Board of Directors and Delegate Body meetings will be held as originally scheduled on October 7. Specific dates and times for all sessions will be announced in early August. Please continue to watch your email and NYSAR's social media channels for more information.
GSAR Featured Member Benefit
One stop solution for health insurance and retirement needs

Fiscal Fitness  is able to provide GSAR members with a true one-stop solution to their health insurance and retirement needs, including Medicare and Self-employed Retirement Plans. Just mention to them that you are a GSAR member to be eligible for coverage. Call (315) 477-1906.
Welcome new GSAR Members!
The Greater Syracuse Association of REALTORS ® welcomes its newest members and wishes them great success
 
Bradley Bowe
Hunt Real Estate ERA
315-363-5533
bbowe@twcny.rr.com         
 
Costa Deir
eXp Realty
888-276-0630
 
Tina Savage
Century 21 Leah’s Signature
315-598-1165
 
Stephen Schmitt
Procopio Real Estate
315-928-5394
 
Chanel Turnquest
eXp Realty
888-276-0630
HOTlinks