2021-2022 GHAR Officers & Directors - Election Results!
The GHAR Annual Meeting and Election of 2021 Officers and 2021-2022 Directors is closed and your vote has been counted! As with each year, we have outstanding volunteer members who have been nominated to lead our Association into the future. 
Alexa Kebalo Hughes, (former President-Elect) will become 2021 Association President.
 
President Elect: Bill Arzt, CT Hometown Realty; Vice President: Sharon O'Brien, Keller Williams; Treasurer: Lori Ventura, CT Hometown Realty; Director: Paula Burton, Century 21 AllPoints; Director: Patricia Deperry, BHHSNE Properties; Director: Suzie Larson, Turning Point Realty; Director: Lucas Nash, Century 21 AllPoints; Director: David Sartirana, Northwest CT Realty; Director: Gerard Sullivan, eXp Realty
 
Congratulations to our awesome volunteer leaders!
Exciting Event! Tom Ferry Will Motivate You
Thursday, November 5th | UPDATED TIME: 2-3pm | Live virtual
Tom Ferry is the #1 ranked Real Estate Educator by Swanepoel Power 200! Do not miss this FREE motivational seminar for GHAR members. It's a rare opportunity to hear this industry giant share what he's learned in the industry. He is a highly sought-after and renowned speaker whose charisma and personality will captivate you.
Learn more at: www.tomferry.com. 

Upcoming Elective CE Classes
November 10th | 9am- 12pm and/or 1pm-4pm | Live Virtual
Rentals, Rules of the Road - REGISTER
9am 12pm | 3 CE credits | Instructor Rhonda Ivey-Lentini
Fair housing, occupancy and landlord and tenant rights and responsibilities are discussed.

It's Rented, Now What? - REGISTER
1pm-4pm | 3 CE Credits | Instructor Rhonda Ivey-Lentini
Now that the tenant has moved in, what are the landlord's, and the tenant's, responsibilities. Covered: constructive eviction, actual evictions, adverse notice requirements, proper credit check procedures and more.
Tailgate Party in the GHAR Parking Lot
November 12th | 4pm-7pm | GHAR parking lot
Enjoy burgers and dogs, beer and a signature drink as we pretend to tailgate - all for only $20! Bring new gloves, hats, scarves for kids and get $10 back at the event. YPN will deliver to Wish Elementary School in Hartford for the winter season. There will be a fire pit to keep you warm and friendly faces to see. 
Thanks to our sponsor: Kris Cedillo of Atlantic Home Loans

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GHAR Committee Sign Up - Be a Leader!
Watch the video and hear GHAR leaders discuss how volunteering helped their business. Please consider joining a GHAR committee that suits your interests.

It's a great chance to lead your association into 2021 and beyond!! DEADLINE: October 31st.

GHAR Legal Forms Training Library
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. Here are the current forms:
2-4 Family Disclosure - JUST ADDED!
Amendment to Listing Agreement- JUST ADDED!
Appraisal Rider
"As Is" Rider
Attorney Approval Rider
Audio-Video Surveillance Disclosure Poster
Blank Addendum
Blank Rider
Condominium Rider
Dual Agency Consent Agreement
Dual Agency/Designated Agency Disclosure Notice and Consent Agreement
Exclusive Right to Represent Buyer Contract
Exclusive Right to Represent Tenant Contract
Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Contract
Extension Amendment - JUST ADDED!
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure for Purchaser
Lead-Based Paint Disclosure for Rental
Notification of Unsatisfactory Inspection
Receipt of Common Interest Community Condo Documents
Referral Fee Agreement
Residential Lease
Sale of Buyer's Property Contingency (AKA Hubbard) - JUST ADDED!
Sale of Buyer’s Property Contingency (Under Contract)
Sale of Buyer's Property Contingency Removal - JUST ADDED!

Update the GHAR Portal
The information we have on file is only as good as your updates, so please make sure the GHAR Portal is up to date with your current address, phone numbers and broker information. The login ID is your NAR NRDS number.
Password: Your last name with first letter capitalized (unless you changed it).
Bridge Committee REALTOR® Scholarship of GHAR
Are you a new REALTOR® who is underrepresented in the real estate industry? The Bridge Committee of GHAR created the GHAR REALTOR® Scholarship. Scholarships are 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.

2020 Presidential Election: Absentee Voting in CT
To vote by absentee ballot, a voter must be an active, registered voter (more on Connecticut’s voter rolls can be found at myvote.ct.gov/voterrolls) and have filled out an absentee ballot application. Absentee ballots are available for download: myvote.ct.gov/absentee and at the office of the Town Clerk in each town.
Return the ballot via the US Postal Service, in person in the Town Clerk’s office, or via the secure drop box that the Office of the Secretary of the State has provided to each town.
RPR Productivity Tools Drawing
Get to know RPR’s great productivity tools and be entered to win an iPad! To be eligible, simply log into RPR to perform one of the following actions:
  1. Conduct a search
  2. Look at a property
  3. Run an RPR report
It’s that easy! Offer expires 10/30 at midnight. Winners of the iPad (Wi-Fi 32GB, 8th Generation, value $329) will be notified by email by 10/31. Note: only REALTORS® with a valid NRDS ID are eligible to receive the reward associated with this offer. 
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.