GLAR News: March 3, 2025 - REALTOR DIRECT

March is Women's History Month, and we're honoring the incredible contributions of women in real estate—past, present, and future. From breaking barriers to leading the way in our industry, women continue to shape the profession with innovation and resilience.

Explore inspiring stories and insights on our Women in Real Estate landing page. Plus, don’t miss our Celebrating Women in Real Estate Brunch on March 20th. Find more information on this event below!

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Relief Foundation and Kentucky REALTORS® are providing $150,000 in relief funding to help those whose homes were damaged or destroyed during the recent storms and flooding throughout Kentucky. Relief funds can be applied toward assistance with mortgage or rental payments, as well as lodging assistance for those who were displaced due to the natural disaster.

Relief assistance is limited to one month of housing expenses up to a maximum of $1,000 per household. Funds are applicable to those who experienced home damage in relation to the State of Emergency declared on February 14th, 2025. The deadline to apply for relief funds is April 30th, 2025.

Click here to find out more and apply. | Click here to donate to relief efforts.

Join us for our inaugural Women's History Month Brunch on March 20th from 9:30am - 12:30pm! Enjoy a delicious brunch while engaging in powerful keynotes from local entrepreneurs, Lauren Coulter, Founder of Biscuit Belly, and local media celebrity Angie Fenton, CEO of Extol Media. Following will be a dynamic panel discussion featuring trailblazing women REALTORS® who have made an impact on the industry. They will share their journeys, challenges, and insights on success, leadership, and breaking barriers.

Hurry! Limited tickets remain and are $15.00 each. Register now on your member portal. We would also like to thank our Industry Partner, the Women's Council of REALTORS® Louisville Chapter and our event sponsors Louisville Title Agency, TBF Mortgage Company, and Emerald Title Group.

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 Classes at GLAR:
March 6 - Common Defects & Water Damage (CE & PLE credits)
March 10 - Military Veteran Housing Certification (CE & PLE credits)
March 12 - Residential Measuring w/ ANSI (CE & PLE credits)
March 13 - Fair Housing (CE & PLE credits, NAR Fair Housing credit)
March 13 - Ethics for Everyone (CE & PLE credits, NAR Ethics credit)
March 18 - Insider's Guide to Commercial Real Estate (CE & PLE credits)
March 20 - Kentucky CORE
April 10 - License Compliance (CE & PLE credits)

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

ONLINE/ON-DEMAND 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.

Here’s an opportunity to set the tone for a wildly successful real estate business year. Start it off strong by setting aside some time each month for RPR’s (Realtors® Property Resource) 2025 slate of webinars. These educational opportunities are tailored to help you sharpen your skills, explore innovative tools, search for new clients, and offer exceptional service to your existing ones. Now’s your chance to see all the topics and classes that are offered each month. Each live class is only sixty to ninety minutes long, and each one is taught by expert trainers. CLICK HERE to view.

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!