The Green Sheet | Friday, February 25, 2022
Weekly Headlines
2022 NAR MLS Policy Changes, Changes to GMLS Rules and Regulations
There were eight (8) approved changes to NAR MLS policy that went into effect on January 1, 2022. As a local REALTOR® Association-owned MLS, adoption for the following policies is necessary by March 1, 2022 for the Greenwich MLS to ensure compliance with mandatory policies and ensure coverage under the NAR's insurance policy for associations and MLSs.

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2022 Required Changes to GAR Bylaws
In accordance with the National Association of REALTORS® Bylaws Certification Process for Local Associations based on the recommendations from the NAR Membership Policy and Board Jurisdiction Committee, the GAR Board of Directors has adopted these required changes to the GAR Bylaws for 2022. The latest version of the GAR Bylaws has been uploaded to the GAR/GMLS Resources.


Broker License Renewal Update
Connecticut real estate brokers recently received their license renewal notification which is due March 31, 2022 along with completion of the required continuing education before renewal. As reported to you earlier, there was a statutory change to the broker license renewal date from March to November for future broker license renewal cycles. The license renewal fee for brokers is inclusive of those additional eight months in that transition period bringing the license cost for this renewal to $627 which is the $379 plus the prorated $248. This applies only to the timing of broker license renewals. The salesperson renewal month does not change. It remains in May.


NAR Legislative Meetings
Registration is now open for the 2022 National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo. The meetings are May 1 through 6 in National Harbor, Maryland. During registration, many members were placed on a waitlist for hotel rooms. NAR says they are working on lining up additional rooms and will notify everyone on the waitlists when more rooms are available. Learn more or visit legislative.realtor to register.


Virtual Tax Reductions Strategy Seminar: March 4th, 10am via Zoom
Tax Reduction Strategies for the Real Estate Professional-Remote hosted by Kelly Clark of Bradford Tax Solutions, is specifically designed for the Real Estate Agent as a businessperson. This training provides Real Estate Professionals with specific key strategies that will save you time, money, and help you work with your tax professionals more efficiently and effectively. By understanding your options throughout the year and having the correct supporting documentation, you will have the necessary tools to solidify your optimized benefits when you meet with your tax professionals. The information Bradford provides arms you with the best business practices regarding the tax-side of your business.
March 4th, 10am | Register now


Invitation for HUD Section 8 Voucher Webinar: March 8, 9:30-11am
HUD is pleased to invite you to Region I's Section 8 Voucher webinar to be held on March 8, 2022, from 9:30-11:00AM. This webinar will provide real estate agents, owners and managers of rental units, key information on the Section 8 voucher program and its benefits for landlords. The housing choice voucher program as well as the emergency housing voucher (EHV) program are the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled as well as veterans, individuals, and families facing homelessness, to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Register now. Prior to the webinar, a TEAMS link will be provided to the email you list on your registration.
Upcoming Events
Continuing Education (Live Virtual):
3/2/22 - Zoning: The Impact on Real Estate (Elective)
3/9/22 - Real Estate Law for Brokers & Salespersons (Mandatory) FULL, WAITLIST
3/16/22 - Understanding & Preventing Racial Bias in Real Estate (Mandatory) FULL, WAITLIST
4/27/22 - History of Homes in Greenwich (Elective) IN-PERSON
5/4/22 - Real Estate Financing & Contracts (Elective)
**ADDITIONAL CLASSES COMING SOON!

General Educational Sessions:

Also, check out upcoming FlexMLS Webinars.
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All classes are due on the following dates:
March 31, 2022 - Brokers
May 31, 2022 - Sales Associates
Member Resources & Updates
CTR.tv presents Weekly Update (2/22/2022)
GAR Member & GMLS Subscriber Updates

New:
Stephanie Bo Li, Douglas Elliman of Connecticut (M)

Transfer:
Evelyn Wilson, from Douglas Elliman of Connecticut to Coldwell Banker Realty, Greenwich (RA)
Marc Nieto, from WEB Realty Company LLC to eXp Realty of Connecticut LLC (M)

Resigned:
Ann Cutbill Lenane, Douglas Elliman of Connecticut (RA) resigned GMLS
Tyler Grad, Compass Connecticut (M)
Todd Debek, Debek Real Estate Services (P)

Dropped:
Erin Murphy, Coldwell Banker Realty, Old Greenwich (RA)
Erin Melson, Coldwell Banker Realty, Greenwich (M)
Caroline Hanley, Brown Harris Stevens CT LLC, Darien (M)
Amanda Spatola, Brown Harris Stevens CT LLC, Darien (M)
Daniel Kolich, Coldwell Banker Realty, Greenwich (M)

Name Changed:
Evelyn Murray is now Evelyn Wilson

Deceased:
Vanessa Kendall, Berkshire Hathaway NE Properties, Greenwich (RA) - Vanessa passed away February 1, 2022. She was a member of the Greenwich Association of REALTORS® and Greenwich Multiple Listing Service since September 1988. A memorial service will be held in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Vanessa's name to Doctors Without Borders.

Eileen Hanford, Brown Harris Stevens CT LLC, Darien (M) - Eileen passed away December 3, 2021. She was a subscriber of the Greenwich Multiple Listing Service since July 2013. A funeral service was held December 2021. To sign the online guest book for Eileen, please visit www.lawrencefuneralhome.com.