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SEPTEMBER: REALTOR® SAFETY MONTH
Litchfield County Chapter Food Drive
Month of September | Litchfield County Chapter Office: 21 Prospect St., Suite E, Torrington
LCC is hosting a food drive for the entire month of September. Please drop off non-perishable food donations and full sized personal care items at the office M-F 9AM to 3PM, or call to arrange for drop offs outside of those hours.  Donations will be shared between the following organizations:
Volunteer Opportunity! Rebuilding Together Day
Saturday, October 2nd | 8am-4pm | Parkville Neighborhood, Hartford
In conjunction with NAR's REALTORS® Are Good Neighbors Volunteer Days, GHAR is sponsoring a house to help with simple repairs and updates to help homeowners age safely at home. This fun and rewarding day is organized by Rebuilding Together Hartford. Free lunch and a tshirt!

Just scroll down until you see our GHAR logo. If the GHAR house is full, just add GHAR as your affiliation when registering.
Become a Broker! Licensing 5-Day Licensing Courses
Legal Compliance: October 4th, 6th, 13th, 18th, and 20th | 5:30-8:30pm | REGISTER
Broker P & P: December 1st, 13th, 16th, 20th, and 27th | 5:30-8:30pm | REGISTER
Instructor Rhonda Ivey-Lentini oversees this CT mandatory broker pre-licensing 15-hr course, offered via live virtual (Zoom). Classes are 3-hours to be completed over non-consecutive days. Students must attend all 5 days to receive credit. This course is offered jointly by Mid-State Association of REALTORS® and GHAR. This course covers essential Brokerage legal regulations, guidelines, concepts, definitions necessary for Real Estate Professionals to understand the legal aspects of running and maintaining a Real Estate Brokerage business.  

Bourbon Tasting with Legislators
Thursday, October 7th | 6pm-8pm | GHAR Parking Lot (430 New Park Ave, Hartford)
Join the Government Affairs Committee of GHAR as we taste bourbon, enjoy a beer tasting and a bite from Moran Brothers food truck! Area legislators will also be attending so we can share our thoughts on the future of homeownership and property rights, as well as listen to their insight.

Only $10 and you get a bourbon tasting, a cigar (optional) and a discount at the food truck. Thanks to our sponsor: Bob De Cosmo of Tenant Tracks

Bridge Committee Scholarship of GHAR - Applications Accepted!
Watch as 2017 Bridge Scholarship recipient, Godfrey Campbell, discusses how the scholarship helped him remain in the business. He also discusses the advantages of volunteering, specifically for the Bridge Committee of GHAR. VIDEO

In an effort to ease the financial burden of a new REALTOR® member just starting in the business, the Bridge Committee scholarship of GHAR is based on a one-time reimbursement of REALTOR® fees paid (exclusive of licensing) and will be awarded to a newly licensed agent within 6 months to 2 years of application. Apply by: 10/15/2021
 
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Litchfield County Chapter Upcoming Education - In Person
Various Dates/Times | Litchfield Community Center
Litchfield County Chapter has the following in-person continuing education classes (3 credits) scheduled:
September 21st, 1-4pm: Situational Awareness & Personal Safety (elective CE) | REGISTRATION
October 19th, 1-4pm: Code of Ethics (elective CE) | REGISTRATION
October 27th, 1-4pm: Real Estate Law (mandatory CE) | REGISTRATION
Sales Tales & Ales
Thursday, October 14th | 4-6pm | Hops on the Hill Brewery, South Glastonbury
Listen to some wild transaction stories from real estate professionals - and tell your own! Have a transaction story that people just won't believe? Did something go haywire at an open house?  Enjoy this beautiful outdoor venue and swap crazy real estate stories! It could be about a funny home inspection, a quirky open house, a crazy showing, etc - or just come enjoy and listen. $10 pp - food and a drink ticket included! The best story receives a prize!!! Sponsorships available!! BYOC - BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR!

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Last Chance at $100! Complete the C2EX Certification
Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) from NAR empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism. It's not a course, class or designation—it's an Endorsement that REALTORS® can promote when serving clients and other REALTORS®. Upon completion you'll be entered into a drawing to win $100!
Be an advocate for the future of our industry. Be committed to excellence.


Code of Ethics Deadline: December 31st, 2021
NAR requires all members to complete the Code of Ethics Training Requirement every 3 years.
 Check your status here: nar.realtor/code-of-ethics-training
 
Please inform our member services department if you have taken the requirement at another school. Don't wait until the last minute!