Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS�
3445 Winton Place, Suite 104

Rochester, NY  14623

585-292-5000

Fax: 585-292-0283

www.grar.org

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Precisely e-News
February 17, 2014      
Association Updates
2014 GRAR AGENTS' FAIR - ONE STOP SHOPPING!!!
March 13, 2014
Sponsored by GRB Bank
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
For just $15, you get FREE PARKING (at the South Avenue/Convention Center garage), continental breakfast, buffet lunch, educational sessions, exhibitors, door prize giveaways and more.  Register online or download a ticket form.  For more information, contact Diane Russi.

ASK MEMBER SERVICES
Q. How often do I need to take Ethics vs. Fair Housing?
A. Fair Housing: All licensees must complete 22.5 hours of approved continuing education credit, including at least three hours of approved fair housing training, within their license period to renew their real estate license in New York State.  Brokers who were exempt as of June 30, 2008, will still be exempt from these requirements.  
National Association of REALTORS� quadrennial Code of Ethics training: All REALTORS� must complete 2.5 hours of Code of Ethics training between January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2016 to maintain membership in the REALTOR� organization.

The 2014 New York State Association of REALTORS� leadership team of President JP Endres, President-elect Michael Smith (GRAR Member) and Secretary/Treasurer Linda Bonarelli Lugo were installed during the Mid-Winter Business Meetings last week at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center in Albany.

45 HOUR BROKER's LICENSING COURSE AVAILIBLE ONLINE
GRAR"s partner school, Hondros, now offers the 45 hour real estate broker prelicensing course.
Click here for more information and to register.

CITY LIVING SUNDAYSSM 2014
The 2014 organizational/planning meeting for City Living Sundayssm is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2014, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Association offices  - 3445 Winton Place, Suite 208.  The 2014 event will be held on Sunday April 6th at East High School.  If you would like to attend the meeting or have any questions, please contact Diane Russi at 585-341-2122 by February 26, 2014

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Click the link above to view the list of GRAR's newest members

Government Affairs

FLOOD INSURANCE BILL PASSES SENATE
The Senate passed the Menendez-Isakson flood insurance bill which delays rate increases for four years.  The legislation now moves to the House of Representatives - thank you for your past, present, and future help in educating members of Congress
Latest briefing:

 

NYS GOVERNOR'S PROPOSED BUDGET 

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed 2014-2015 Executive Budget plan contains several real-estate-related initiatives including a proposal to freeze property taxes and reduce title insurance costs.

Click here for more in-depth information provided by NYSAR. 

In Memoriam
Grace Plouffe, former REALTOR�. At Rest ~ December 24, 2013
Upcoming Events
THU | Feb. 20
RPAC Euchre Tournament
King's Bend Park, Pittsford

WED | Feb. 26
WCR Event: National Speaker & Coach Karel Murray
Locust Hill Country Club

THU | March 13
GRAR Agents Fair & Exhibit Show
Rochester Riverside Convention Center

SAVE THE DATE
FRI | March 21
RPAC Madness
Back Nine Grill

To register and/or for more information on all GRAR events, go to: www.GRAR.org/Events.

Education Courses

THU | Feb. 20

Fusion One (3 CE)

 

THU | Feb. 20
Fusion Two (3 CE)

 

THU | Feb. 27
Flushed With Success (3 CE)

 

TUE | Mar. 4

Appraising Green Residences (7 CE - DUAL APPROVED

 

THU | Mar. 6
Fusion One (3 CE)

 

THU | Mar. 6
Fusion Two (3 CE)

 

THU | Mar. 20
Fusion One (3 CE)

 

THU | Mar. 20
Fusion CMA (3 CE)

 

Click Here to view the 2014 schedule of NYSAR courses offered at GRAR

 

For more information on all GRAR courses, go to:www.GRAR.org/Education 

Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS�, Inc.

3445 Winton Place, Ste 104, Rochester, NY 14623

 585-292-5000 | 800-292-7101 | [email protected] | Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 4:30pm

www.grar.org


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GRAR & GENRIS CONTACT INFO
GRAR Tech Support Guide:  Your complete guide for who to contact to obtain support for MLXchange™, Realist, Instanet Forms, GE/Supra, MLS Wireless and any other technical issues GRAR members may have.

GRAR Staff Roster:  Includes GRAR staff extensions and e-mail addresses, plus other very importart contact info including: tech support numbers, NYSAR's Legal Hotline, MLS Rules violations, member roster updates, etc.