Welcome New GLAR Members! | | |
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It's with great pleasure that we extend a warm welcome to you as the latest additions to our real estate association. We are thrilled to have you onboard and look forward to the unique perspectives and expertise you bring!
Our association is a community of dedicated members who share a passion for the real estate profession. Together, we strive for excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
Here's to a prosperous and fulfilling journey ahead!
New Affiliates:
Notable Inspections
Ryan Beattie
New Offices:
Jess Easley
Jess Easly
New Members:
Independent Realty
Cindy Morales-Moore
Kim Kazaka
Phillip Herrin
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound
Alison Ausmus
Angel Frazier
Auria Alejandra Gutierrez Inzunza
Diana Domingo
Jennifer Gau
Kamryn Baker
Navaraj Aryal
Stephanie Moreno
Making Moves Realty
Cristal Araiza
Post Oak Realty
Ana Bodden
Stephanie Cross
RE/MAX Cross Country
Adrian Arenas
Joel Dickson
RE/MAX DFW Associates IV
Jeneen Shepherd
Robert Gregory Real Estate
Robert Gregory
TDREALTY
Morris Coe
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Keep cool and join us for the last installment of the Lewisville Real Estate Professionals Summer Series!
We'll have the A/C on at full blast, summer treats, and cool drinks!
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On August 7th, Brenda Taylor, GLAR Regional Vice President; and Ana Becerra, GLAR Association Executive and AE Appointee, attended the Texas REALTORS Executive Board meeting. The main purpose of this meeting was to review and approve the 2024 Texas REALTORS Budget and proposed Bylaw changes. | |  |
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NAR Leadership Week
August 13th-17th
Justus Carlile, GLAR President-Elect, Ana Becerra, GLAR AE, and Brooke Hunt, GLAR Immediate Past President attended the NAR Leadership Week program in Chicago.
We are so proud to see our members take the stage! Brooke Hunt was introduced as the the 2024 Member Engagement Liaison.
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The Global/DEI Committee hosted the Buying Property in Mexico forum. We had over 20 attendees. Be sure to check your email and our website to stay up to date on upcoming events!
Thank you to our lunch sponsor for providing a delicious meal for all our attendees!
Old Republic Home Protection
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The TREPAC and Government Affairs committee hosted the first Major Investor Dinner at Taste of Texas 1845!
GLAR received a grant from the National Association of REALTORS to host this event for membership.
We were joined by special guest:
Marvin Jolly, NAR Trustees Federal Disbursement Committee Chair, and
Nancy Garcia, TREPAC Immediate Past Chair.
Learn how much TREPAC has saved you here:
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CONGRATULATIONS
LOIS MUNTEANU, GRI!
Lois has earn the Graduate, REALTOR® Institute. She completed 90 hours of instruction time and gained knowledge in the following topics:
- Lending
- Contracts
- Appraisals
- Surveys
- Technology
- Business development
- Green building
- Fair housing
- Brokerage and agency relationships.
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A federal judge in the Western District of Washington granted NAR's motion for Summary Judgment, effectively dropping the litigation against NAR involving REX. We are pleased with the court's decision and its recognition that the allegations in this case do not have merit. | | |
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National Association of REALTORS® new-member applicants must now complete two hours of fair housing training and existing members must complete two hours of fair housing training every three years as a condition of REALTOR® membership, including one training option that is of no cost to members.
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New License Education Requirements
Effective October 1, sales agents in their first license renewal cycle will be required to complete an approved 30-hour real estate brokerage course as a part of the 90 hours of SAE. Learn what courses qualify for this new requirement.
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Revision to the Consumer Protection Notice
Real estate brokers, sales agents, inspectors, and easement or right-of-way (ERW) agents must provide the Consumer Protection Notice by posting it online and at their place of business. The notice will be updated to remove the reference to the real estate inspection recovery fund.
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TREPAC - September Auction | | | |
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TREPAC
September Conference Auction!
The auction opens on September 7th at 8:00 a.m. and closes on September 10th at 12:00 p.m. Open to all Texas REALTORS®. Credit will go to the winning bidder and the local association that donated the item.
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Contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to the Texas REALTORS® Political Action Committee (TREPAC) and the Texas Association of REALTORS® Federal Political Action Committee (TAR FedPAC)—which makes contributions to the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC)—are voluntary and may be used for political purposes. The amount indicated is merely a guideline, and you may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal, and the National Association of REALTORS®, Texas REALTORS®, and its local associations will not favor or disadvantage anyone because of the amount contributed. Until the RPAC annual goal is met, 70% of an individual’s contribution goes to TREPAC and may be used to support state and local candidates; the remaining 30% is sent to TAR FedPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 52 U.S.C. 30116. (Exception: 100% of an individual’s contribution goes to TREPAC if the individual is an employee of an affiliate member of Texas REALTORS®.) After the RPAC annual goal is met, 100% of an individual’s contribution goes to TREPAC and may be used to support state and local candidates. You may contact the Texas REALTORS® political committee administrator at 800-873-9155 to obtain information about your contributions. | |
DEADLINE TODAY: 2024 BOARD OF DIRECTOR | | | |
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Nominating Committee Chair Brooke Hunt encourages all interested members to submit names for consideration. All nominations must be received at GLAR by 4 pm on Friday, September 1st, 2023. Individuals may nominate themselves or another qualified REALTOR® member for the open positions. The Nominating Committee will review applicants and submit a slate for election. | | |
Don't miss the latest news from NAR! | |
The Hub is a community platform for every NAR committee, work group, advisory board, and advisory group to use to conduct association business. The Hub allows committees to operate with transparency but within a secure, members-only environment. Committee members can use The Hub to get to know one another, discuss committee business, share documents, and prepare for in-person meetings. | | |
REALTOR® Safety Webinar
Date: September 13, 12 pm
Join our keynote speaker Geoff Fahringer, REALTOR®, safety instructor, and law enforcement officer, in this year’s REALTOR® Safety Month LIVE webinar.
Learn to identify potential risks, anticipate threats, and respond proactively. Empower yourself with vital knowledge to navigate a dangerous situation, ensuring your personal safety on the job.
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The Drive With NAR podcast brings some of REALTOR® Magazine’s most popular content to life from the perspective of REALTORS® just like you. In each episode, real estate pros share tricks of the trade and chronicle real-life stories that will stick with you and inspire your success. |
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Education on your time!
Visit on our online education portal with The CE Shop!
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Register for the classes above via the member portal!
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