GHAR Newsletter: Gift Cards for Families, Broker Licensing, eKey Training

SEPTEMBER: REALTOR^® SAFETY MONTH

JULY Housing Stats | Education/Events Calendar

Recent Federal Tax Law Changes & Real Estate- VIRTUAL

Monday, September 13th | 10am-1pm | REGISTER

This 3 credit elective CE class is now scheduled to be live virtual over zoom. This class will cover the latest in federal tax law changes that affect real estate.

This includes:

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, effective in 2018
Cares Act of 2020 that provided the various stimulus funds such as Economic Injury Disaster Advance and Loans and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of December 2020 included many changes and extensions to the PPP program and Tax Law Changes

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Event Sponsors:

Broker Licensing 5-Day Courses

Legal Compliance: October 4th, 6th, 13th, 18th, and 20th | 5:30-8:30pm | REGISTER

Broker P & P: December 1st, 13th, 16th, 20th, and 27th | 5:30-8:30pm | REGISTER

Instructor Rhonda Ivey-Lentini oversees this CT mandatory broker pre-licensing 15-hr course, offered via live virtual (Zoom). Classes are 3-hours to be completed over non-consecutive days. Students must attend all 5 days to receive credit. This course is offered jointly by Mid-State Association of REALTORS^® and GHAR. This course covers essential Brokerage legal regulations, guidelines, concepts, definitions necessary for Real Estate Professionals (Salespersons and Broker Candidates) to understand the legal aspects of running and maintaining a Real Estate Brokerage business.

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Supra eKey Training

eKEY Basic: Supra's eKEY Basic app turns your smartphone into a lockbox key and brings a set of useful tools to your business. Register early as space is limited.

Tuesday, September 14: 11:30am (1 hour)

Thursday, September 16: 11:30am (1 hour)

SupraWEB: Learn what SupraWEB can do for you to help with your business!

Wednesday, September 21: 1:30pm (1 hour)

Candidates for the GHAR 2022 Board of Directors

The GHAR Nominating Committee has nominated the following members to serve as 2022 Officers and 2022-2023 Directors: www.gharonline.com/About/Board-of-Directors-Election

Additional candidates for the officers and directorships to be filled may be nominated by a petition signed by at least 1% of the REALTOR® members. The petition must be filed at GHAR at least thirty (30) days before the election (September 21, 2021), and the Association shall send notice of such additional nomination to members eligible to vote before the election. The official election meeting will be held on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 9:15 a.m. either at the Association or virtually via Zoom. Only REALTOR® members in good standing of GHAR are eligible to vote. Members are urged to vote online starting on September 22, 2021. Requests for a petition form may be made by contacting Shelley Devanney at sdevanney@gharonline.com or call 860.561.1800 ext. 1009.

Litchfield County Chapter Upcoming Education - In Person

Various Dates/Times | Litchfield Community Center

Litchfield County Chapter has the following in-person continuing education classes (3 credits) scheduled:

September 21st, 1-4pm: Situational Awareness & Personal Safety (elective CE) | REGISTRATION

October 19th, 1-4pm: Code of Ethics (elective CE) | REGISTRATION

October 27th, 9am-12pm: Understanding & Preventing Racial Bias in RE (mandatory CE) REGISTRATION

October 27th, 1-4pm: Real Estate Law (mandatory CE) | REGISTRATION

Litchfield County Chapter Food Drive

Month of September | Litchfield County Chapter Office: 21 Prospect St., Suite E, Torrington

LCC is hosting a food drive for the entire month of September. Please drop off non-perishable food donations and full sized personal care items at the office M-F 9AM to 3PM, or call to arrange for drop offs outside of those hours.

Donations will be shared between the following organizations:

FISH located in Torrington Home (fishnwct.org)

Salvation Army Food Pantry in Winsted

Bridge Committee Scholarship of GHAR - Applications Accepted!

In an effort to ease the financial burden of a new REALTOR® member just starting in the business, the Bridge Committee scholarship of GHAR is 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. The deadline to apply is October 15th, 2021.

Scholarship Application

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Complete C2EX for a Chance to Win $100!

Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) from NAR empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism. It's not a course, class or designation—it's an Endorsement that REALTORS® can promote when serving clients and other REALTORS®. Upon completion you'll be entered into a drawing to win $100!

Be an advocate for the future of our industry. Be committed to excellence.

Congrats to Diane McAdams - our July winner of $100!!!

START NOW!

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Lockbox Sale

Pre-order a lockbox for just $75.00 each (plus tax). A great savings -full price $110!! The office is open from 8:30am-5pm so please plan on picking up your lockbox during business hours. Email Member Services with any questions: ghar@gharonline.com

NEW MEMBERS! Enjoy a one-time deal of 2 lockboxes for $110 for any new member of GHAR or LCC (applies to members who joined in 2020 and anyone who joins in 2021).