The Green Sheet 5/28/2021

The Green Sheet | Friday, May 28, 2021

The GAR/GMLS Office and Operations will close at 3PM Friday, May 28th, and will remain closed through Monday, May 31st in observance of Memorial Day.

Weekly Headlines

Updated Guidance on Resuming Open Houses and In-Person Showing Activities

GAR recognizes the CDC has relaxed mask guidance for vaccinated persons and the state is opening up more for businesses, along with family gatherings inside of homes. However, extensive parts of the population are not yet vaccinated including young children and those with medical conditions that don't yet allow for vaccination. With that in mind, the GAR/GMLS Board of Directors recommends continuing to wear face coverings during open houses and in-person showing activities. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the Listing Broker and Agent to determine and enforce protocol according to their own and their client's preferences in the showing of properties. We appreciate your continued efforts to keep our community safe and thriving.

Senior Living Options – Helping your clients plan their next move - Wednesday, June 2nd

Learn about what Waterstone on High Ridge Senior Luxury offers for Senior Living and when is the right time to consider Senior Living options – helping your clients to plan their next move.

Presented by GAR Affiliate Member Wendy Kaufman, Executive Director & Sara Philpott, Senior Advisor. Wednesday, June 2, 10-11AM (Free, virtual Event via Zoom). Register Now.

GMLS Subscription Renewals Due by July 15th

The GMLS Subscription and RETS renewal orders for July through December 2021 are available in your account online. Invoices will also be emailed. If you anticipate any issues with making an on-time payment, please reach out to the GMLS Team to discuss payment plan options PRIOR to July 15th . If you do not plan to renew your GMLS Electronic Subscription, please notify us in writing via info@greenwichrealtors.com PRIOR to July15th.

NAR Committee Application Deadline Today!

CT REALTORS® interested in serving on a National Association of REALTORS® 2022 committee have until May 28th to submit their application. Visit ctrealtors.com/NARcommittees to apply.

CRS Advanced Search - How to Pull a Specific List of Properties with Detailed Search Criteria

If you're short on information or are finding a property or parcel to be particularly illusive, the Advanced Search can make all the difference. CRS' various criteria options in this search section will help you find the properties you're aiming to identify to support your clients. In addition to the quick tips below, you can also watch the Advanced Search video tutorial by clicking here or on the image below for a deep dive into Advanced Search.

Consider these quick tips to create a successful Advanced Search experience:

Start your search by using one or two of your more robust criteria (after the county), such as last sale date and/or property type. Submit your search to explore your initial results, and then add more criteria to refine your search further if needed.
If your search allows, aim to start with only one county in the county box. When you add additional counties, some of your search fields will be automatically removed, such as land use and improvement type.
Refrain from hitting the back button on your browser while in the MLS Tax Suite. Instead, use the page buttons titled "back to search". Using the built-in "back" buttons will help maintain your search criteria so that you won't have to reenter your criteria details.

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Upcoming Events

Flexmls Training: How to copy a listing

5/28, 10:00am | Register Now

When is the right time to consider Senior Living options – Helping your clients plan their next move

6/2, 10:00am | Register Now

NAR Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness: July 2021 Retirement Summit

Dates, Session Details, and Registration

7/7, 2-3pm, Retirement Planning Basics (Targeted for New Agents)

7/14, 2-3pm, Getting Retirement Ready (Targeted for Seasoned Agents)

7/21, 2-3pm, Planning for the Unexpected (Targeted for New Agents)

7/28, 2-3pm, Legacy and Estate Planning (Targeted for Seasoned Agents)

Also, check out upcoming FlexMLS Webinars.

Member Resources & Updates

CTR.tv presents 5 in 5 (5/24/2021)

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GAR Member & GMLS Subscriber Updates

New:

Jean Luc Teinturier, Houlihan Lawrence, Riverside (RA)

Linda Terhune, Coldwell Banker Realty, Greenwich (RA)

Transfer:

Christian Perry, from New England Land Co to Sotheby's Int'l Realty (RA)

Margaret Vorder Bruegge, from Sotheby's Int'l Realty to Douglas Elliman of CT (RA)

Spencer Sodokoff, from Berkshire Hathaway NE Properties, Greenwich to Houlihan Lawrence, Greenwich (RA)

Frank Schiavone, from William Raveis Real Estate, Greenwich to Douglas Elliman of CT (RA)

William Tuck Keating, from Coldwell Banker Realty, Greenwich to Compass Connecticut (RA)

Reinstate:

Michele Nygaard, Berkshire Hathaway NE Properties, Greenwich (RA) joined MLS