GLAR News: April 1, 2024 - REALTOR DIRECT

Every April, REALTORS® commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 and reflect on housing discrimination and segregation, past and present. As community leaders, real estate professionals have an opportunity to be a part of equitable and inclusive change. Fair Housing Month signifies a recommitment to advancing equitable opportunities and expanding homeownership.

Take a moment to check out these shared fair housing resources and recommendations to embrace Fair Housing Month and actions that you can take today!

PRINT the 2024 Fair Housing Poster for your office.
REGISTER for NAR's upcoming virtual fair housing events in April.
LISTEN to these podcasts on Fair Housing.
WATCH these recommended documentaries, films, and videos.
READ these recommended books.

NAR President Kevin Sears sat down with NAR’s Real Estate Today podcast to discuss the settlement agreement and what it means for NAR, our members, and the industry. You can find the episode on facts.realtor, or by accessing the link here.

NAR members can continue to access the latest information about the settlement on facts.realtor. NAR will also continue to provide updates about the settlement process as it unfolds on competition.realtor.

Visit ThatsWhoWeR.realtor to view the new consumer campaign ads and to leverage advertising and social assets you can share.

The Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS® is excited to collaborate with Freddie Mac to bring our members a webinar series created specifically for Real Estate Professionals.

Our first FREE webinar will be held during Fair Housing Month on April 22 at 1:00pm on the topic of Increasing Generational Wealth Building for Underserved Communities.

Join industry experts to discover best practices in working with homebuyers using estate planning, down payment assistance (DPA) and affordable lending solutions. Explore opportunities and ways homebuyer education can help engage homeowners. Strengthen your role as a trusted advisor for your clients and the communities you serve. REGISTER to attend this free session on your member portal.

As a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and the Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS®, you must fulfill your Ethics obligation every three (3) years. Cycle 7 is January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024. Failure to complete this requirement will result in a suspension of your membership privileges. Below is a list of upcoming Ethics Courses at GLAR that will meet this requirement and also give you CE or PLE credit. Register on your member portal here. If you have questions, email our Education Team at Education@LouisvilleRealtors.com.

April 16 - (9-12) Ethics and Law, Not the Same with Dennis Stilger
CE: 3 Law, PLE: 3 Elective, NAR Ethics

April 24 - (9-12) Code of Ethics vs. License Law with Ginny Lawson
CE:3 Law, PLE: 2 Risk Management & 1 Elective, NAR Ethics (ZOOM LIVE OPTION)

May 14 - (9-12) Advertising Law & Ethics with Dennis Stilger
CE: 3 Law, PLE: 3 Advertising, NAR Ethics (ZOOM LIVE OPTION)

May 21 - (9-12) Ethics: Cases & Scenarios with Mike Kemp
CE: 3 Elective, PLE: 3 Elective, NAR Ethics (ZOOM LIVE OPTION)

June 4 - (1-4) Ethics and Law, Not the Same with Dennis Stilger
CE: 3 Law, PLE: 3 Elective, NAR Ethics

June 18 - (9-12) Ethics: Here and Now with Kathy McGann Pfeffer
CE: 3 Elective, PLE: 3 Elective, NAR Ethics

Join us on Friday, May 10th for a day of racing, networking, and fun at our REALTORS Day at the Races event. Tickets can be purchased through your member portal for $50 each or in tables of 8 for $400. Tickets include admission to the new First Turn Club event space, buffet lunch, and race program.

Tickets will be emailed to purchasers 1 to 2 weeks before the event. Tickets are for reserved seating only and are available while seats last. Please note, the last day to purchase tickets for this event is April 15th. If you have need assistance, please email Clancy@LouisvilleRealtors.com.