CTR is pleased to share a success in the use of nicknames by salespersons and brokers. The Department of Consumer Protection will now permit brokers and salespersons to use an alias when they renew their license. The alias could be a nickname, derivative of a common name, middle name or maiden name, which the broker or salesperson uses for advertising purposes. Learn more about the change by watching.

Appraisers are required to follow American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards as of April 1 for all loans through Fannie Mae. Fannie Mae previously did not require the use of specific standards but updated its policy to standardize the method. Watch to learn more or get answers to some frequently asked questions on the topic at ctrealtors.com/announcements.

2022 Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship applications are now available. The application deadline is Friday, April 8. If you have a child/stepchild who is a high school senior or full-time college/graduate student with at least 1 year left to complete and you meet the membership requirements - he/she is eligible to apply. A few important things to note: Grandchildren are not eligible to apply unless the legal ward of the grandparents (documentation required), When creating an account in the online application system - the account and application must be in the name of the STUDENT, not the parent, If you have previously created an online account, you do not need to create a new account - you can use your existing account to apply again this year.

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The National Association of REALTORS® is now accepting applications for its 2023 committees. The deadline to apply is May 13. Learn more or apply by going to ctrealtors.com/NARcommittees.