GLAR News: Sept. 30, 2024 - REALTOR DIRECT

Have you ever wanted to experience making your very own custom bourbon blend? Join us for a unique evening of bites and bourbon blending. You also have the opportunity to add a bottle of your perfect custom blend to take home.

Bourbon and Blending Night Out
October 24, 2024 | 5:30-8:30 pm
Louisville Slugger Museum Skybox
800 W Main Street | Louisville, KY 40202
Purchase Tickets Here -$250 GLARPAC Investment ($100 Custom Blended Bottle add-on)

We are excited to announce a new integration from Fiber Homes, providing members with access to broadband internet availability data for any property listing—at no extra cost to you! Launching soon, this feature will be available in a dedicated section on your FLEX Dashboard called "Broadband Reports."

To get ready for the launch, don’t forget to sign up for our training webinar on October 9th at 2 p.m.

Your 2025 membership dues statement is now posted to your online 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 all your member 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.

The growth in Hispanic population has been integral to the prosperity of the U.S. These contributions to the nation are immeasurable and continue to significantly influence U.S. culture, real estate, and the overall economy. Click here to view our Hispanic Heritage Month landing page, which is full of impactful information, resources, and ways to celebrate the month right here in Louisville!

The latest installment in NAR's “Consumer Guide” series is on the popular topic of seller concessions. This resource covers the most common types of seller concessions, rules for when and where to offer them, and how they can facilitate a successful transaction for both homebuyers and sellers.

The guides in this series are available for download—in both English and Spanish—on facts.realtor. Please allow a few days for the Spanish version of the latest resource to be translated and uploaded. For ease of reference, below is a running list of the resources published to date:
NEW: Seller Concessions
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.

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

Click here to view our October through December full class schedule! You may also view and register for any of our classes through your member portal.

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.