GLAR News: Sept. 23, 2024 - REALTOR DIRECT

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Bourbon and Blending Night Out
October 24, 2024 | 5:30-8:30 pm
Louisville Slugger Museum Skybox
800 W Main Street | Louisville, KY 40202
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Your 2025 membership dues statement is now posted to your account. View and conveniently pay online before November 1 through your member portal by clicking here. Please email questions to Accounting@LouisvilleRealtors.com or call 502-894-9860 ext. 604 for billing assistance. Make the most of your membership by viewing your benefits here. Thank you for being a GLAR member!

The Greater Louisville Association of Realtors® has openings for appointment to the Kentucky Realtors® (KYR) Delegate Body. Any individual appointed as a Delegate will serve a three (3) year term from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027. All Delegate Body Members are required to attend regular open meetings of the Board of Directors, Delegate Body, and special called meetings of the Delegate Body, and may attend any open special called Board of Directors meeting. The normally scheduled meetings are held in February (typically Lexington), June (location varies), September (location varies), and December (typically Lexington). GLAR has a policy in place to reimburse Delegates for most expenses associated with traveling to these meetings.

If you are interested in being considered, please submit the delegate application form no later than 5:00pm on October 18, 2024.

As Hispanic homeownership rates continue to climb, several demographic and economic indicators demonstrate the likelihood of continued longevity for Latinos in advancing homeownership opportunities. Latinos are the youngest and second-largest racial or ethnic demographic in the country, driving both U.S. population and household formation growth, key precursors to homeownership. With the highest labor force participation rate for more than two decades, Latinos have consistently experienced rising incomes and educational attainment, two economic factors that contribute to homeownership readiness.Read the State of Hispanic Homeownership Report®️, a publication of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals®️ (NAHREP).

Click here to view our Hispanic Heritage Month landing page full of info, resources, and ways to celebrate the month!

What can consumers expect from conversations with real estate professionals about their services and compensation, and how should consumers navigate this process to ensure the agreement meets their needs? Negotiating written buyer agreements can be a daunting first step for consumers. So, NAR has created a dedicated resource to educate buyers on this process. Download and share directly with prospective clients.

Check out these additional new consumer guides available for download on facts.realtor, and through the following links:
Offers of Compensation

What Veterans Need to Know About Buying a Home
Why Am I Being Asked to Sign a Written Buyer Agreement?
Open Houses and Written Agreements
REALTORS’® Duty to Put Client Interests Above Their Own

Online classes for CE, PLE, and more just got easier with the GLAR Online Education Platform, designed to enrich your learning experience with us!

This innovative platform is tailored to meet the needs of our members who want to take education courses online 24/7 at their convenience. Whether you want to expand your knowledge, acquire new skills, or meet your education requirements, our online education portal is your gateway to achieving your goals.

Sept. 24 - Advertising Laws & Ethics (in-person & zoom live option)
Sept. 24 - Seller Disclosure and Procuring Cause
Sept. 25 - REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR)
Sept. 26 - Kentucky Core
Oct. 1 - *NEW* Risky M's of Real Estate
Oct. 1 - *NEW* Code of Ethics vs. License Law
Oct. 3 - *NEW* Post-Life After NAR Settlement
Oct. 8 - What is a Short Sale? (in-person & zoom live option)
Oct. 8 - *NEW* Communication Styles and your RE Business
Oct. 9 - Ethics: Here and Now
Oct. 10 - Condo & HOA Disclosures (in-person & zoom live option)
Oct. 14 - Mortgage Pitfalls (in-person & zoom live option)
Oct. 14 - Mind Your Business

MLS Tax Suite is a tool that is INCLUDED in your membership as a benefit! The MLS Tax Suite by CRS Data integrates seamlessly into the FlexMLS system and offers a one-stop shop for current tax data, detailed maps, and other robust features. You'll have customizable and comprehensive access to property records, neighborhood comparables, mapping details and more. Become a MLS Tax Suite Pro! GLAR is offering in-person training on October 30th and 31st in basic and advanced concepts.