GHAR Newsletter: Renovation Loans, Home Inspections, Prof Standards Report

FEBRUARY Housing Stats | Education/Events Calendar

April is Fair Housing Month

Educate yourself. Hold yourself accountable. Because That’s Who We R®. Visit nar.realtor/FHM for more information.

GHAR Stands Up for Racial Equity Challenge

Join the Challenge by completing the following initiatives. Monthly winners chosen to receive a free lockbox!

Take the mandatory CE, Understanding and Preventing Bias in Real Estate, scheduled for 4/16. More dates will be scheduled!
Fairhaven: Promoting Fair Housing, learn more in this quick video.
Watch NAR’s Implicit Bias Training video
Take the At Home with Diversity Certification class scheduled for 5/5 or available on NAR’s website.

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.

***Congratulations to our MARCH DRAWING WINNER: Bill Arzt!***

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: Real Estate Coaching

This series, created by the Bridge Committee of GHAR, features guests who share their knowledge on a number of important, timely topics. Host Lucas Nash interviews Amina Blake, Keller Williams, about her passion: Real Estate Coaching.

WATCH

GHAR Professional Standards Report: 1st Quarter

GHAR follows the National Association REALTORS® Code of Ethics and Arbitration Manual when it comes to professional standards. If you wish to file an ethics complaint, have a commission dispute that needs to be arbitrated or mediated, or have any questions about our professional standards program, please contact Shelley Devanney, Director of Executive Services, at 860-561-1800 ext. 1009 or email.

FULL REPORT

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RPAC Pet Contest - Vote Until April 30th!

NAR's RPAC Participation Council is sponsoring this fun investment drive until April 30th so cast your vote today for the Connecticut pup! REALTOR® Members across the country will have a chance to vote on their favorite pet. Each vote is a $15 investment and will support RPAC.

Disclaimer: Contributions are not deductible for income tax purposes. Contributions to RPAC are voluntary and are used for political purposes. You may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal and the National Association of REALTORS or any of its state associations or local boards will not favor or disfavor any member because of the amount contributed. Your contribution is split between National RPAC and the State PAC in your state. Contact your State Association or PAC for information about the percentages of your contribution provided to National RPAC and to the State PAC. The National RPAC portion is used to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 52 U.S.C. 30116.

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.

LEARN MORE

Lockbox Sale Extravaganza!!

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.

In Memoriam

We are saddened to report the passing of Lynn Gillette on March 18th. Lynne began Gillette Real Estate in Windsor, winning numerous prestigious professional awards throughout her 45 years in business. She will be greatly missed. READ MORE

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MAY 15th, 9am-12pm: Shredding & Food Drive Event - sponsored by CATIC