GLAR News: Feb. 24, 2025 - REALTOR DIRECT

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2025 Market Outlook event! It was an incredible session of insight, data, and expert perspectives on the economic and real estate trends shaping our industry.

Our keynote speakers delivered valuable analysis on both national and local markets, providing attendees with key takeaways to help navigate the year ahead. The panel discussion sparked engaging conversations about challenges and opportunities in the real estate sector, equipping our members with actionable strategies for success.

For those who couldn’t attend—or want to revisit the information—we’ve made the event recordings and speaker presentations available. Click the links below to access each speaker’s session:

NAR's Dr. Jessica Lautz - Session Recording | Presentation Slides
FED's Seema Sheth - Session Recording | Presentation Slides
Metro Louisville's Jeff O'Brien - Session Recording | Presentation Slides
Economic Driver Panel - Session Recording

Have feedback on the event to share? We’d love to hear from you, fill out our event survey!

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.

HOW YOU CAN HELP!
Members can donate monetarily or donate tangible goods and supplies (listed below) in support of the recent floods. The Greater Louisville Association of REALTORS® will be accepting the supplies listed below at our office until Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Items will then be transported to affected areas.

Items needed include:
Water
Chlorox
Feminine hygiene products
Toilet paper

Join us for our inaugural Women's History Month Brunch on March 20th from 9:30am - 12:30pm, presented in collaboration with the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Louisville Chapter! 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 a lasting impact in the industry. They will share their journeys, challenges, and insights on success, leadership, and breaking barriers.

Tickets to this event are $15.00 each and you can register now on your member portal. A limited number of reserved tables are available for a $100 sponsorship by emailing Deidre Hemm at Deidre@LouisvilleRealtors.com.

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.

We’re excited to introduce a new way to 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!