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GHAR Stands Up for Racial Equity Challenge
Join the Challenge by completing the following initiatives. Monthly winners chosen to receive a free lockbox!
Monthly drawings for a lockbox will be made for those that complete the challenge NOW through JULY! Please email Shelley at SDevanney@gharonline.com so she can verify your success and enter you into the drawing.
Lunch & Learn (BYOL)
Tuesday, April 13th | 12pm-1pm | REGISTER
Presenter Bill Rourke (Tiger Home and Building Inspections) will lead you through the basics of a home inspection:
  • Connecticut Standards of Practice
  • What does an inspection include?
  • Preparing for the Home Inspection
  • The Inspection Agreement
  • Selecting a Home Inspection Company

Drab to Fab: Renovation Loans, Free Webinar
Friday, April 30th | 10am-11am | REGISTER
Do you have a listing that requires repairs, remodeling, or upgrades? Now you can reach a larger pool of prospective homebuyers who can use renovation loans to finance the costs of their new home and home improvements – all in one mortgage, with one monthly payment. All repairs take place after closing and are financed by the buyer, so the seller does not have to complete them.

Speaker Panel:
Mary Beth Bain of Freedom Mortgage
Guy Neuman of GN Construction
Robert Canty, HUD consultant
Views from the Bridge: Diversity in Real Estate
Amina Blake of Keller Williams, interviews Shanyelle Young of S Young Realty, about the importance of diversity in her brokerage and why it's important throughout the real estate industry.

GHAR Legal Forms Library - New Form Added!
The Legal Awareness Committee recently created a legal forms training library as a way to answer many of the frequently asked questions on our forms. Take a look - new forms are added frequently so check back often.

Just added: FOR SALE BY OWNER – COMMISSION AGREEMENT
 
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Gift Cards for Kids Needed - Almost to Our Goal!
REALTORS® Have a Heart for Kids | Litchfield County Chapter Program
Help us help children taken into care throughout Litchfield County. The REALTORS® Have a Heart for Kids program collects gift cards and/or monetary donations that are converted into gift cards for presentation to the Department of Children and Families (Torrington office) servicing Litchfield County. Please call 860.482.9816 to set an appointment to drop off donations at the Litchfield County Chapter office noted below.
Tax-deductible donations also accepted: payable to GHAR Foundation. Note ‘Have a Heart’ in the memo and mail to: The Litchfield County Chapter of GHAR: 21 Prospect St., Suite E, Torrington, CT 06790

$250 Challenge! GHAR Director, David Sartirana's challenge has been beat! LCC member Jackie Greer met David Sartirana’s $200.00 challenge and raised it by donating $250 and is challenging all members to match!! Help us reach this year’s $3,000 goal! 
Quick Tips for eKey Users
Quick tips for using Supra eKey:
• Update your eKey app before going to an appointment.
• Make sure your smartphone has the most recent update.
• Allow the location services to be ON when using Supra ekey.
• New phone? Add the Supra app from your app store. You will need an authorization code to re-set your app.

Lockbox Sale Extravaganza!!
Active Key and eKey equipment
Pre-order a lockbox for just $75.00 each (plus tax). A great savings -full price $110!! Safe, convenient curbside pick-up available. Pickup days: Wednesday & Thursday mornings.
 
Make your appointment by emailing Member Services: ghar@gharonline.com 

NEW MEMBERS! You can enjoy a one-time deal of 2 lockboxes for $110 for any new member of GHAR (applies to members who joined in 2020 and anyone who joins in 2021).
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2021 CTR Gates Scholarship Applications Open
2021 Gates Scholarship applications are now available online! Get more info on who is eligible, additional qualification criteria and access the online application system at www.ctrealtors-care.org/scholarships. The application deadline is April 12.
GHAR Professional Courtesy Series
The Professional Standards Committee of GHAR has developed a series of Professional Courtesies to remind members that subtle details are important. 
 
Inform occupants that you are leaving after showings.
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MAY 15th, 9am-12pm: Shredding & Food Drive Event