GLAR News: March 24, 2025 - REALTOR DIRECT

Would you like our CEO and Presidents to stop by your office? This spring, GLAR CEO Jakeeva Lee, GLAR President Will Fischer, and MSI President Kristen English are hitting the road to connect with our members!

From April through June, they’ll be visiting offices across the area to chat with members, answer questions, and share important updates.

Want to schedule a visit? Click below to request a time slot! Availability is first come, first served, so don’t wait to lock in your spot. Click Here to Request a Visit

Questions? Reach out to Lindsay@LouisvilleRealtors.com. We can’t wait to see you!

Don't miss our 2025 Fair Housing & DEI Summit on April 24, 2025, from 9 AM - 1 PM at GLAR headquarters! This year’s summit will feature powerful discussions on Fair Housing topics including accessibility and disability challenges and opportunities, working with clients with neurodiversity, as well as continuing to work on creating inclusive and strong communities.

Keynote Speaker: Samyuktha Neeraj
Speaker: Monica Cooper, FEAT of Louisville
"Real Talk in Real Estate" Brave Space Discussion: Moderated by NAR’s Ryan Davis

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and advance Fair Housing as it is key to business success! REGISTER NOW on your member portal. This event is free for members thanks to a grant from the National Association of REALTORS®. Breakfast will also be provided.

Great news! Coming Soon listings are now being sent out via IDX, increasing visibility across all websites that pull data from our MLS. This update allows potential buyers to see your listings before they go active, helping to generate early interest and engagement. By reaching a wider audience, you can build anticipation and attract inquiries ahead of time. This is a great opportunity to enhance your marketing strategy and maximize exposure for your listings.

Our REALTORS® Day at the Races on May 9th returns to the First Turn Club at Churchill Downs, ensuring more members can experience the excitement! This venue will feature wait service at each table, beautiful views, a delicious buffet, free parking, VIP entrance, and more. All previously sold tickets will remain valid for the new venue. To purchase your tickets for $50 each for the First Turn Club, please visit your member portal. If you have any questions about the event or need assistance, please email Deidre Hemm at deidre@louisvillerealtors.com.

We are collaborating with NAREB Louisville (National Association of Real Estate Brokers) along with VAREP (Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals), and NAHREP (National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals), for a special event focused on Affordable Housing Market Conditions, featuring a speaker from Freddie Mac.

This informative event will be held at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens on Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Lunch will be provided, and the event is free to attend! However, due to limited space, an RSVP is required.

Join us on March 25th from 2:00-3:00pm for a training webinar on Transaction Desk, our online forms service. During this session, our MLS Support Team member Adam Rowe will teach you the basics of navigating the Transaction Desk platform.

Whether you are new to Transaction Desk or simply want a refresher, don't miss this free, informative LIVE webinar.
REGISTER NOW

Upcoming IN-PERSON CE & PLE Classes at GLAR:
April 10 - License Compliance
April 10 - Code of Ethics vs. License Law
April 15 - Fair Housing
April 16 - Kentucky CORE
April 22 - Understanding the GLAR Sales Contract
April 22 - Deep Dive into Mortgage Underwriting

Register for these courses and more on your member portal by clicking here.

WEB-BASED ONLINE CE & PLE Classes from GLAR:
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.

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.

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!