GLAR News: REALTOR Direct

The Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) is requiring all licensees to use the new Seller’s Disclosure form effective Monday, June 1, 2020. This new Seller Disclosure form is now on Transaction Desk and available for your use. The new form does not have to be updated for existing listings that already have a Seller Disclosure signed prior to June 1st.

At their May 21st meeting, KREC decided to delay disciplinary action related to use of the Guide to Agency Relationships, the Agency Consent Agreement - Buyer, and the Agency Consent Agreement - Seller forms. The Commission will be making changes to those three forms. Until the changes have been finalized, licensees may use the newer version of these forms (available at www.krec.ky.gov) or they may continue to use the old version of these forms (available on Transaction Desk) without any disciplinary action.

We will update you on the status of these forms as soon as they are finalized by the commission.

Serve on our Board of Directors! Nominations are now being accepted for members interested in serving on the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors® (GLAR) and Metro Search, Inc. (MSI) Board of Directors.

Candidates for the GLAR Board of Directors must have been a Realtor® member in good standing for at least one (1) year and must have served at least one (1) year as an active member of a committee or task force. There are no prior service requirements to serve on the MSI Board of Directors.

To nominate yourself or a fellow Realtor®, please forward a brief biography and photo, for publication to the membership, as well as a written commitment to serve if elected, to the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors® 6300 Dutchmans Pkwy., Louisville, KY 40205, Attention Kellie Walker or email the information to Kellie@LouisvilleRealtors.com.

Nominations must be received by 5:00pm July 1, 2020. All nominations will be submitted to the appropriate Nominating Committee for consideration.

As real estate professionals, you’re well aware that steering clients to a particular neighborhood or home based on their race, ethnicity, or other protected class is flat-out illegal under fair housing laws. You’ve been reminded in ethics training and continuing education classes of your obligation to treat all clients and consumers equally. But it’s possible your unconscious mind could still be putting you at risk. READ MORE.

Another great resource for all members to review is NAR's Guidance for Fair Housing Compliance During the COVID-19 Pandemic .

The REALTOR Store is closed to walk-ins, but still available for orders placed via phone, email or online for no-contact pickup in our lobby.

Check out our new double-sided closing prop signs! They come in 4 styles with prices ranging from $9.50 to $13.50. We also now have a "Virtual Tour" starburst sign for your listings for only $3.99 each. Disposable 3-ply face masks are still available for $9.50 per 5 pack.

Place your order by calling (502) 894-9860, emailing Store@LouisvilleRealtors.com or online through our Member Portal. Orders will be filled for non-contact item pickup in our lobby Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm.

FREE Non-MLS Tech Help Now Available for Members

Tech Helpline is our newest member benefit, offering you support for hardware, software, networking and digital devices. The helpline troubleshoots non-MLS tech problems and offers solutions, often by connecting remotely to your computer. This benefit is free with your member dues, at no additional charge! Support is available to members Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time via call, chat or email.
Find out more here.