GLAR News: June 16, 2025 - REALTOR DIRECT

Are you passionate about shaping the future of your association and the real estate industry? Nominations are now open for members interested in serving on the Board of Directors for the Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS® (GLAR) or Metro Search, Inc. (now APEX MLS), our MLS Board. This is your opportunity to take an active leadership role, lend your expertise, and help drive meaningful progress. We’re looking for strong, diverse voices to guide our strategic direction and represent the interests of our members.

Any REALTOR® Member who meets the eligibility requirements may nominate themselves by completing the online nomination form no later than 5:00 PM on July 1, 2025. Your voice matters—step forward, make an impact, and help lead our organization into the future.

Valued GLAR Members,

We want to extend our sincerest thanks to all who joined us for last week’s Virtual Townhall Session! We appreciate your time, thoughtful engagement, and commitment to staying informed on the future direction of our Association.

If you were unable to attend or would like to revisit the session, the full recording is now available on your member portal under Other Services tab.

As shared during the session, your voice matters and we’re listening. We remain committed to exploring strategic opportunities and strengthening our outreach of pertinent updates through our various communication channels, future virtual townhalls, etc.

Lastly, we’d love to continue connecting with you in person! If you’d like us to visit your brokerage (whether a large brokerage, boutique brokerage or any size in between) for a conversation and/or to discuss Association updates, we’re open and happy to schedule a time. Please contact lindsay@louisvillerealtors.com to coordinate a visit.

Thank you again for your continued participation as it is what makes our REALTOR® community strong; as well as for being a vital part of our GLAR and APEX MLS community.

Onward together,

Will Fischer President, GLAR Kristen English President, APEX MLS

June 20 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Ten20 Brewery, 1020 E. Washington Street, Butchertown

In honor of Pride Month, the DEI and Fair Housing committee are excited to host a Member Mixer celebrating community, diversity, and inclusion. Sponsored by Elegant Home Staging and EVO Mortgage.

All members are welcome to attend this free event—whether you're an ally or part of the LGBTQ+ community, we hope you’ll join us in creating a welcoming space for all. Come enjoy great company, local brews, and meaningful connections.

RSVP today on your member portal to attend!

We’re launching a new initiative that will help members and offices stay better connected, more informed, and fully equipped to take advantage of all the resources and benefits the Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS® has to offer — the NEW GLAR Ambassador Program. The goal is simple -- to strengthen communication by having a designated Ambassador in each office who can share timely updates, promote GLAR happenings, highlight member tools and programs, and serve as a trusted go-to for association information. CLICK HERE to learn more.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | 11:30 am until 1:00 pm
Bardstown Dixie Hibbs Farmer’s Market - Downtown Bardstown on East Flaget Ave.

You are invited to the OKH Chapter of GLAR’s 12th Annual Appreciation Cookout in Bardstown, KY! We’ll have pork chops, burgers, chips, baked beans, cookies, colas, water, music. The famous Stephen Foster Singers will be there, singing all your favorites, and our local REALTORS® member will serve you up right! Our industry exists and thrives because of our community, homebuyers and sellers, and our great partners in Real Estate! Questions? Email Peggy@LouisvilleRealtors.com.

Upcoming IN-PERSON CE & PLE Classes at GLAR:

June 24 – Antitrust Law & Practice

June 26 – Ethics: Cases & Scenarios
July 8 - Writing Problem Free Contracts
July 8 - A Day in the Life of a Title
July 16 - VA Bootcamp
July 16 - (NEW) Communication Styles & Your Real Estate Business
July 22 - Mind Your Business
July 22 - (NEW) Duty to Serve: The VA Home Loan

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!