A series of monthly guides for new GRAR members about the tools and services provided by the association. We are here to support your success in real estate. |
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Featured Tool
MOBILE APPs: Homesnap PRO & GoNYSMLS
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GRAR supports two mobile app options that allow you to:
- Search MLS data on the go
- Invite your clients to connect with you
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Have your contact information displayed for all listings when viewed by your connected clients
- Communicate with clients via in-app messaging
... and more!
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Learn more about the features of the Homesnap Pro App HERE
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Watch a brief video about the GoNYSMLS App HERE
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For a complete list of all mobile tools GRAR supports, including Realist, ShowingTime, RPR, and others, click here.
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Market Statistics
FastStats & InfoSparks
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Two great tools for analyzing market statistics! |
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- Compare local to regional numbers to better pinpoint what’s happening in unique micromarkets
- Manage client expectations by answering the emotional point of price
- Emphasize your expertise and knowledge online and through email marketing campaigns.
- Write about a city with local stats to back you up
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Highlight a metric like Months' Supply of Inventory to show supply and demand
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Scan important market metrics such as Days on Market and Median Sales Price for the market areas in which you specialize
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InfoSparks and FastStats
are accessed by clicking the MarketStats button on the GRAR Portal.
When you click MarketStats, you'll land on InfoSparks. The link to FastStats is on the menu in the top right corner of the screen (circled in yellow below) .
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FastStats is an interactive monthly snapshot of more than 35 pre-defined geographic areas in the Greater Rochester, Finger Lakes, and Southern Tier regions covering eight key housing metrics. |
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This map-based interface displays the Monthly Indicators Report , the Marketwatch Quarterly Report , and the Annual Report . Simply select from a drop-down menu or from a map of the local region, and there will be a report waiting for you!
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InfoSparks is a customizable, interactive data tool that allows you to easily perform trend analysis on market statistics for up to four areas at the same time. Select an area, choose a metric, filter results, and share! Harness the power of local market data with minimal effort. |
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Dive deep into the housing market with InfoSparks. Filter and view statistics by listing price range, number of bedrooms or baths, property type, square footage, and/or construction type. Share real-time graphs on your website or social media.
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RPAC
REALTORS® POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
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Funds raised through RPAC are used to support candidates who are sympathetic to real estate-related issues and are directed toward supporting or opposing issues that impact REALTORS®, property owners, renters, and taxpayers.
Since 1969, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States. The purpose of RPAC is clear: REALTORS® raise and spend money to elect candidates who understand and support their interests. The money to accomplish this comes from voluntary contributions made by REALTORS®. These are not membership dues. This is money given freely by REALTORS® in recognition of how important campaign fundraising is to the political process. RPAC enables REALTORS® to support candidates that support the issues that are important to their profession and livelihood.
For more information, go to the Government Affairs section of NYSAR.com and/or join the RPAC of New York Facebook Group.
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REALTORS® from across the state attend Lobby Day in Albany to meet with their state officials to discuss key issues such as:
- New York State Home Fiscal Study (First Time Home Buyer Savings Account)
- Real Estate Transfer and Transaction Tax Increases
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This initiative leverages the power of member to-member outreach to contact non-RPAC investing REALTORS®, educate them about RPAC and ask them to invest in RPAC. Phone banks are one-day events hosted by state and local associations to help meet RPAC Fundraising participation goals. |
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Periodically the National Association of REALTORS® or New York State Association of REALTORS® will ask members to participate in electronic Calls for Action on important issues facing the real estate industry. This is a way to lobby our state and federal officials. A recent example of an issue for which a Call for Action was sent was related to National Flood Insurance. It was set to expire, denying necessary insurance coverage to homeowners and buyers in more than 20,000 communities nationwide. |
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The basis for filing an ethical complaint against a REALTOR® should be an allegation by the complainant that a REALTOR® violated one or more of the Articles of the Code of Ethics of the National Association of REALTORS®. A charge of violating the law or the real estate regulations of New York State is not a matter that can be considered by GRAR.
Issues of alleged violations of the Code of Ethics, commission disputes, and even interpersonal conflicts can be addressed with the assistance of the Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS® (GRAR). To discuss a matter, contact GRAR at 585-292-5000.
A formal grievance process assists members and the public in handling disputes of alleged violations of the Code of Ethics (reviewed by the Professional Standards Committee) and/or disputes arising out of a claim for commission (reviewed by the Arbitration Committee). GRAR staff acts as intermediaries between members of the public and REALTORS® and assists in the filing and pursuit of a written complaint.
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2020 NYSAR LEADERSHIP TEAM |
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New York State Association of REALTORS® Leadership Team |
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Jennifer Stevenson
2020 President
A REALTOR for almost 30 years, Stevenson is the broker/owner of Blue Heron Realty in Ogdensburg. Stevenson is a past president of the St. Lawrence County Board of REALTORS® and is also an active member of the Northern Adirondack Boards of REALTORS®. In addition to serving as a director, she has chaired both the MLS and fair housing committees.
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David Legaz
2020 President-elect
A licensed REALTOR® for nearly 25 years, Legaz is an investor of two New York City Keller Williams Realty franchises located in Jackson Heights and Flushing. He is also a broker in the Flushing office.
Legaz was the 2017 President of the Long Island Board of REALTORS® (LIBOR) and the association’s REALTOR® of the Year in 2014. He has served and chaired numerous national, state and local committees. In addition, Legaz currently serves
on the Board of Directors for the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and LIBOR.
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Jennifer Vucetic
2020 Secretary/Treasurer
Jenn has served on the board of the New York State Association of Realtors® as the RPAC Trustees Chair, she is a past president of the New York State network of the Women’s Council of Realtors® and was named the Greater Capital Region Association of Realtors® 2016 Realtor® of the Year.
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New Member Guides -Full Series |
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Access the full series of New Member Guides by logging into your GRAR Portal and clicking the New Member Guides button. |
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