The Green Sheet 8/27/2021

The Green Sheet | Friday, August 27, 2021

The GAR|GMLS Office will be closing at 3PM on Friday (9/3) and will remain closed through Monday (9/6) in observance of Labor Day.

Weekly Headlines

NAR Breaking News: Victory on Eviction Moratorium

The U.S. Supreme Court ended the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC's) eviction moratorium Thursday night, giving much-needed relief to America's small housing providers facing financial hardship for more than a year. In a 6-3 ruling, a majority of justices agreed that the stay on the lower court's order finding the CDC's eviction moratorium to be unlawful was no longer justified. In their order, the justices wrote, "The moratorium has put the applicants, along with millions of landlords across the country, at risk of irreparable harm by depriving them of rent payments with no guarantee of eventual recovery. Despite the CDC's determination that landlords should bear a significant financial cost of the pandemic, many landlords have modest means." Read more...

CT REALTORS® Member Picnic

Join colleagues from across the state for the CT REALTORS® Member Picnic on Tuesday, September 14 at Hammonasset Beach State Park. CTR President Carol Christiansen invites members for a relaxing day of fun and food. Register at ctrealtors.com/picnic.

NAR Technology Survey Insights

Thinking back on the last year, respondents found that the five most valuable technology tools used in their business were eSignature (78%), local MLS apps/technology (54%), social media (53%), lockboxes (48%), and video conferencing (39%). In the next 12 months, respondents believe that the five technology tools they will use in their business will be eSignature (73%), social media (53%), local MLS apps/technology (47%), customer relationship management (44%), and lockboxes (43%). Find out what respondents believe will be the most impactful emerging technologies in the next two years.

GMLS Broker Load is Live!

As of August 17th, all GMLS Participants & Subscribers have the ability to activate, and make changes to their own listings in FlexMLS without pre-approval from the GMLS Team. This means that all members will have 24/7 access to enter New Listings, Price Changes, and Status Changes, accompanied with any required documentation. Learn more.

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Upcoming Events

Fall 2021 GAR Continuing Education Classes: Live Virtual**

9/17 - Real Estate Financing & Contracts (Elective Course)

9/29 - Code of Ethics (Elective Course/Mandatory for NAR Ethics Training due 12/31/21)

10/13 - Real Estate Law for Brokers & Salespersons (Mandatory Course)

10/22 - Understanding & Preventing Racial Bias in Real Estate (Mandatory Course)

11/8 - Facebook: Implications to Your Business & Real Estate License (Elective Course)

12/1 - Code of Ethics (Elective Course/Mandatory for NAR Ethics Training due 12/31/21)

**All CE courses currently scheduled for 9:30am-12:30pm EST

Also, check out upcoming FlexMLS Webinars.

Member Resources & Updates

CTR.tv presents 5 in 5 (8/23/2021)

Quick Links

GAR Member & GMLS Subscriber Updates

New:

Woodrow Ahn, Coldwell Banker Realty, Greenwich (SR)

TJ Muldoon, Hommati #120 (Affiliate)

Transfer:

Stacey Delikat, from Houlihan Lawrence, Riverside to Greenwich (RA)

Patricia DelVecchio, from William Raveis Real Estate, Greenwich to Old Greenwich (M)

Sandra Scarano, from William Raveis Real Estate, Greenwich to Old Greenwich (M)

Jennifer Karpius, from William Raveis Real Estate, Old Greenwich to Greenwich (M)