Greater Rochester Association of REALTORSŽ

Precisely e-Newsletter

March 7, 2016

GRAR 2016 Major Sponsors

In This Issue:

Association Updates: Broker Licensing Course in April, Accustat Report
In Memoriam: Charlotte Stein
NAR Notes: REALTORŽ Centennial
Industry Advocacy: Fair Housing Enforcement Initiative, Support the REALTORŽ Party

Association Updates

April 2016 - 45-Hour Broker Licensing Course
GRAR holds a 2 week (half day weekdays, plus a full Saturday) Broker Licensing Course each spring.

Schedule:
Apr. 4 - 8              8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Apr. 9                    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Apr. 11 - 14           8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Apr. 15                  8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Click here for more information and to register.

Accustat Report: March 2016

Accustat is a service offered by REALTORŽ Dick Beers available solely for the use of GRAR Members and is not intended for public distribution. This report does not reflect the views of the Greater Rochester Association of REALTORSŽ. If you are interested in receiving the newsletter, please contact Dick at accustat@frontier.com

In Memoriam

Charlotte Stein, REALTORŽ. At Rest ~ February 28, 2016

NAR Notes

REALTORŽ Centennial

100 years ago, the trademark "REALTORŽ" was adopted to identify the members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORSŽ: a revolutionary group of individuals deeply committed to integrity, community, and protecting the American dream of property ownership. A century later, time and technologies may have changed the industry and how business is conducted, but our members' strong ideals, commitment to go the extra mile, and their REALTORŽ pride haven't.
Join us this year in celebrating our history, our future, and our REALTORSŽ.

Industry Advocacy

Fair Housing Enforcement Initiative for NYS

Gov. Cuomo has created a Fair Housing Enforcement Program intended to uncover discrimination in rental and home sale transactions using trained fair housing "testers" with diverse racial, gender, and economic backgrounds. The initiative will also include investigations of real estate agents, owners and landlords who are all prohibited from discriminating in the rental or sale of housing in New York State.

At the Governor's direction, the Department of State will develop detailed guidance informing industry professionals of the new regulations and their obligations under law.

The agency will also move to revoke the license of any real estate broker or salesperson that has been found to have engaged in discriminatory conduct.

Learn more here.

Make Your Voice Heard! Register to vote and support the REALTORŽ Party

It's important that REALTORSŽ make their voices heard in this year's important state and federal elections.
One of the simplest and most effective ways you can make a difference is by registering to vote and then casting your ballot in November. Are you registered to vote? If not, please visit the New York State Board of Elections website here.

The REALTORŽ Party is a powerful alliance of REALTORSŽ and REALTORŽ Associations working to protect and promote homeownership and property investment. The REALTORŽ Party speaks with one voice to advance candidates and public policies that build strong communities and promote a vibrant business environment.

DISCLOSURE:

RATES OF COMMISSIONS AND OTHER FEES FOR THE SALE, EXCHANGE, RENTAL, LEASE, MANAGEMENT, OR MORTGAGE OF REAL ESTATE SHALL BE NEGOTIABLE BETWEEN A BROKER AND HIS/HER CLIENT.