Monthly News & Updates

August 2023

Welcome New GLAR Members!

We're thrilled to have you join our community of dedicated professionals. Together, we'll share knowledge, foster growth, and navigate the exciting world of real estate. Your expertise and insights will undoubtedly contribute to our collective success. Here's to a fruitful and rewarding journey ahead!

New Members:

Keller Williams Realty

Deeana Hand - Keller Williams Realty

Leslie Guy- Keller Williams Realty

Sara Riddle - Keller Williams Realty

Roman Lopez - Keller Williams Realty

Stevie Riley - Keller Williams

Stephanie Page - Keller Williams Realty

Maggie Ellig- Keller Williams Realty

Akil Butler - Keller Williams Realty

Marya Reyes - Keller Williams

RE/MAX

Lisa O'Brien

Tanequia Stevens

Bella Casta

Independent Realty

DeAnna Herrin

Jordan Jackson

Randi Lee

Century 21 Judge Fite

Eduardo Sanchez

Romualdo Marigmem

Theresa Cooper

Cassandra &Co

Teryn Harnack

Real Broker LLC

Krish Reddy

Emilio Cinelli ll

Slate Real Estate Co; LLC

Claudia Leche

Repeat Realty

Marco Nunez

JPAR Flower Mound

Daniel Guiley

Fathom Realty

Garett Hyde

We want to hear from you!

Is it time to bring back new construction tours?

The MLS committee want's to hear your thoughts.

Please reach out to

Tina Murphy, MLS Committee Chair

Phone number: (972) 365-1140

Email: tinamurphy@me.com

Did you miss this?

August Networking LUNCH!

You read that correctly! This month we hosted a networking lunch in place of the monthly breakfast. We had over members in attendance and John Walsh, GLAR affiliate and owner of Premier Property Media gave an informative presentation on advertising photography. He shared useful information on drones, staging, and the best time of day to take photos.

The GLAR Executive Committee attended the 17th Annual Unity Luncheon hosted by the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce, Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce, and the Highland Village Business Association. We had an opportunity to network and make connections with local nonprofit entities at the NonProfit Expo, and cheer on Lovepacs Lewisville as they were presented with the Unity NonProfit of the Year Award!

The Community Affairs Committee donated they're time to the set up and facilitate the LISD Back to School event. Over 5,000 students were supplied with the essential resources needed for the 2023-2024 school year.

We met some new friends and ran into a few familiar faces!

Pictured above L-R: Randy Canivel, Executive Director of LISD Education Foundation; Representative Kronda Thimesch District 65; and Brenda Taylor, GLAR NAR Director.

What you need to know - Seller Class Action Litigation

NAR and 4 corporate (brokerage) defendants were sued in lawsuits filed in Missouri (plaintiff “Burnett”) and Illinois (plaintiff “Moehrl”) alleging commission rates are too high, buyer brokers are being paid too much, and NAR’s Code of Conduct and MLS Handbook along with the corporate defendants’ practices lead to price fixing.

NAR and the corporate defendants adamantly disagree, and NAR’s rules are very intentionally pro-consumer and pro-competitive.

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Texas REALTORS Conference

TREPAC - September Auction

TREPAC

September Conference Auction!

The auction opens on September 7th at 8:00 a.m. and closes on September 10th at 12:00 p.m. Open to all Texas REALTORS®. Credit will go to the winning bidder and the local association that donated the item.

Contributions are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to the Texas REALTORS® Political Action Committee (TREPAC) and the Texas Association of REALTORS® Federal Political Action Committee (TAR FedPAC)—which makes contributions to the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC)—are voluntary and may be used for political purposes. The amount indicated is merely a guideline, and you may contribute more or less than the suggested amount. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal, and the National Association of REALTORS®, Texas REALTORS®, and its local associations will not favor or disadvantage anyone because of the amount contributed. Until the RPAC annual goal is met, 70% of an individual’s contribution goes to TREPAC and may be used to support state and local candidates; the remaining 30% is sent to TAR FedPAC to support federal candidates and is charged against your limits under 52 U.S.C. 30116. (Exception: 100% of an individual’s contribution goes to TREPAC if the individual is an employee of an affiliate member of Texas REALTORS®.) After the RPAC annual goal is met, 100% of an individual’s contribution goes to TREPAC and may be used to support state and local candidates. You may contact the Texas REALTORS® political committee administrator at 800-873-9155 to obtain information about your contributions.

DEADLINE APPROACHING: TRLP Applications

The Texas REALTORS^® Leadership Program educates participants and shows them how to use their talents to make a difference in their professional and personal areas of interest.

The program consists of eight modules, usually presented once per month

Deadline: Friday August 18th

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5 Tools to Stay Safe on the Job

Whether hosting an open house, showing a client a property, or conducting day-to-day business, staying safe on the job is paramount. Here are some safety products and apps you can utilize to keep you safe next time you’re conducting business...

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The Value of a Home Inspection

These fliers for buyers, sellers, and renters explain various aspects of real estate transactions while promoting the value of Texas REALTORS®.

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Earn the C2EX Endorsement

Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) from the National Association of REALTORS® 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®.

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Education

Education on your time!

Visit on our online education portal with The CE Shop!

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