GLAR News: Jan. 21, 2025 - REALTOR DIRECT

Introducing the distinguished and talented group of REALTOR® Members chosen to join the upcoming Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS® Leadership Institute Class of 2025. This group, comprising diverse and skilled real estate professionals, is investing in becoming future leaders in our industry. We are excited and honored to support these outstanding individuals as they embark on this transformative leadership journey, enhancing their skills and shaping the future of real estate in Greater Louisville and beyond. Congratulations on becoming part of our Leadership Institute Class of 2025!

Get ready to dive into the key trends shaping and influencing the future of real estate and the economy at this year’s premier industry event. Join us for a dynamic afternoon featuring insights from nationally recognized experts, local leaders, and economic influencers.

Our program features keynotes from the Federal Reserve's Seema Sheth, and NAR's Dr. Jessica Lautz, followed by an Economic Driver Panel and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from top voices in both real estate and economic trends, connect with your fellow professionals, and gain the knowledge you need for your business to thrive in 2025 and beyond.

Click here to learn more about the event and then RSVP to reserve your spot on your member portal. Lunch will also be provided.

Join us and REALTORS® from around the State for the Kentucky REALTORS® Legislative Meetings! These meetings will be held February 3-6th.

REALTORS® Hill Day Events:
- Local Associations & SPC Meetings with Legislators,
- Legislative Lunch and Debriefing at Castle & Key Distillery,
- Distillery Tours & Tastings, and
- Legislative Reception at Goodwood Brewery.

Click here to REGISTER.
Click here for the Tentative Meeting Schedule

Reserve Your Room Here - Hotel Accommodations at the Embassy Suites | UK Coldstream - Newtown Pike, Lexington.

To access your member Account Activity Report for your Association related business expenses to use when preparing your taxes, please follow the steps below:

1. Go to www.louisvillerealtors.com, select Member Login at the top right of the page, and log in to your member portal.
2. Select “Pay Your Bill"
3. Select “View Paid and Unpaid Invoices"
4. Select “Account Activity Report" at the bottom of the screen.
5. For your “Account Activity Criteria” enter the dates (01/01/24 – 12/31/24), then select submit for your report.

Upcoming IN-PERSON Classes:
January 28 - Fair Housing (CE & PLE credits, meets new NAR Fair housing requirement)
January 28 - Advertising Law & Ethics (CE & PLE credits, NAR Ethics)
January 30 - Contracts: Best Practices (CE & PLE credits)
February 11 - Closing Day Success (CE & PLE credits)
February 13 - VA Bootcamp (CE, PLE & NAR Fair Housing credits)
February 18 - Kentucky Core
February 20 - Commercial RPR (CE & PLE credits)
February 25 - Ethics: Cases & Scenario (CE & PLE credits, NAR Ethics)
Register on your member portal by clicking here.

ONLINE/ON-DEMAND Classes:
If you want ONLINE, on-demand courses instead, click here to view our exclusive online offerings available through GLAR's online course dashboard.

Need Help? Email our GLAR Education Team at Education@LouisvilleRealtors.com.

Hurry and register for our tax planning workshops on February 6th beginning at 10am at the Association office. These sessions, led by local tax expert Rick Fields, Partner at Associates in Accounting, CPA, are designed to help you optimize your financial tax planning. We’re offering two sessions tailored to different needs: a basic-level workshop for foundational tax strategies and an advanced-level session for more complex tax planning. You can choose to attend the first session only or maximize your learning by staying for both.

The National Association of REALTORS® is bringing its popular Broker Summit to Louisville this year! The event will be held on April 8-9, 2025 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. The REALTOR® Broker Summit highlights trends in AI, housing market analysis, current industry challenges, and business generation strategies for attendees to grow their brokerages. Find out more and get registered by clicking here.

We've improved our property input fields for the MLS, making it more streamlined and user-friendly. CLICK HERE to review the updates that went into effect on January 8th to see what changed as well as examples of the new MLS field layouts. These updated formats are designed to enhance both you and your client's user experience and ensure a smooth transition to the improved system. Have questions, contact us at Support@LouisvilleRealtors.com.

The newest NAR consumer guide focused on flood Insurance. Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the U.S. Answer home buyers’ most common questions about flood insurance, including their purchase options for policies with this guide.

NAR's Consumer Guides:
NEW: Flood Insurance Guide
Homeowners Insurance
Home Inspections
The Appraisal Process

Agency and Non-Agency Relationships
Steps Between Signing and Closing on a Home
Mortgages and Financing
Buying Your First Home
Find all consumer guides including Spanish versions at facts.realtor.

We’re excited to introduce a new way to simplify your investments while staying "ON TRACK" as a Major Investor. The Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS® (GLAR), Kentucky REALTORS® (KYR), and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) have partnered to offer a convenient option designed to make your PAC contributions seamless.

By signing up, you can opt into a monthly or quarterly payment program for your PAC investment. This exclusive opportunity includes entry to multiple events throughout the year and special perks reserved for Major Investors. Invest in the future of real estate advocacy with ease and enjoy the benefits of being part of this group.

Click here to find out more!