Updates from GHAR
Even though our physical location is currently closed, GHAR is still here to serve our members! For any member services questions, please email ghar@gharonline.com. We will respond to any inquiries as soon as possible! For industry guidance during this time, please refer to the state association: www.ctrealtors.com/coronavirus. You'll find a wealth of information regarding a Covid-19 rider as well as important guidelines for conducting business going forward.
CTR TEXT UPDATES
The best way to get all updates from CTR is through text messaging. Please be sure to sign up - if you haven't yet.
Sign up options:
  • Text "CTR" to 52886 to receive text and electronic messaging alerts from CTR.
  • Or sign up online: www.ctrealtors.com/text
NO Grace Period for CE Credit Completion
Per the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP)
There is currently no grace period to complete continuing education credits. For brokers, the deadline is March 31st and for agents the deadline is May 31st.

Complete your credits online! You have a couple of options for online education.
RE Campus and CE Shop. View complete details on our website.

Our member Services department is working diligently to bring you live virtual classes to members seeking a more interactive experience.
Live Virtual Mandatory CE Classes - Limited Attendance!
Friday, March 27th | 9am-12pm and/or 1pm- 4pm | Online
2 Mandatory CE Classes - Part 1 and Part 2
Live virtual training through Zoom ( www.zoom.com ) for CE:
  • Students MUST use a computer, phone or tablet with a working camera
  • Be prepared to download the zoom application and create an account
  • Check in at least 10 minutes prior to the start of class.
  • Be prepared to show a photo ID for identification purposes
  • Only students registered for the class will receive a link for the zoom login. This link is not to be shared. Classes are limited in attendance due to the virtual platform.

All students must be seen during the entire class in order to receive CE credit for the virtual class. Keep in mind, everyone can see each other during this live class.

This is a 3-hour Mandatory CE class with a 15-minute break. This may be audited by the Department of consumer protection Real Estate commission. Late attendance will NOT be permitted.

Postponements & Cancellations
April 2nd: Legislative Breakfast: POSTPONED (most likely cancelled)
April 23rd: Broker Mastermind POSTPONED
April 25th: Rebuilding Together Hartford CANCELLED
May 7th: Commercial RE Conference POSTPONED
All GHAR committee meetings will be held virtually for the immediate future. Committee members will receive instructions from the GHAR staff liaison.
NAR - A Coronavirus Resource for Members
NAR has a complete guide that covers a sample preparedness plan, information for agents and brokers, as well as simple preventative measures.

FOREWARN Information
CTR is now offering Forewarn as a member benefit instead of GHAR. There is still no additional cost to you! in order to RETAIN your subscription, you must complete the steps below before March 31st :

  • Visit ctrealtors.com/forewarn. You'll need your CTR username/password to login.
  • Watch the MANDATORY VIDEO that explains the permitted/not permitted uses.
  • Complete the affidavit acknowledging your understanding and compliance with the rules of use.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Advertisement~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GHAR Member Portal - Keep track of your classes!
Log in to the GHAR Member Portal
Use your NRDS number and last name (first letter capitalized).

Finish your CE credits in the next few months! 6 hours of mandatory CE credits and 6 hours of elective CE credits are needed (12 hours total). View your continuing education history by logging into GHAR's 

View the online calendar or download a printable CE schedule
Gates Scholarship Applications Accepted
Children and step-children of CT REALTORS® and local board and association staff are eligible to apply. Applicants must be high school seniors heading to college or current college students with at least one year left to complete. The CTR Foundation  awards scholarships each year in memory of Raymond Gates Jr., a former Executive Vice President of the association, who died in a car accident. Nearly $1,000,000 in scholarships has been awarded over the past 43 years. The deadline to apply is April 8 . No late or incomplete applications will be considered.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Advertisement~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BE SAFE, BE SMART! We are all in this together.