Greater Rochester Association of REALTORSŪ
Precisely e-Newsletter
May 9, 2016
In This Issue:
AssociationUpdatesAssociation Updates
GRAR 2016 - 2017 Dues Billing Schedule
'Divided Dues & Fees' option payment dates:
GRAR Local on July 1, MLS fee on September 7 and NAR/NYSAR dues on November 1
Hard-copy invoices will NOT be mailed.
Click here to to setup/edit your Auto-Pay settings.  Note - if you signed up for auto-pay last year, you are still signed up for that service.  More details coming soon

NEW HomeSteadNet
The site design is modern, user-friendly, and features Plain Language Search (similar to Google or other browser searching). The mobile version is also clean and very easy to use.
Users can create accounts to the site that allows them to track their favorite listings. 
Click here for a Tips & Tricks document that you may find helpful and that can be shared with members and the public, as well.

Accustat Report: May 2016
Accustat is a service offered by REALTORŪ 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 REALTORSŪ. If you are interested in receiving the newsletter, please contact Dick at accustat@frontier.com

NARNOTESNAR Notes 
Become a Pricing Expert
The National Association of REALTORSŪ is introducing a new official certification program, the Pricing Strategy Advisor. This program will enhance your skills in pricing properties, creating CMAs, working with appraisers, and guiding clients through the misperceptions they often have about home values.  The course is available online or in a classroom setting.  Click here to learn more. 
IndustryAdvocacyIndustry Advocacy
NAR Firmly Behind National Flood Insurance Program
"A National Flood Insurance Program is important for protecting consumers and ensuring property sales can move forward nationwide," said NAR President Tom Salomone. The National Association of RealtorsŪ stands firmly behind the effort.  Read More Here

REALTORŪ Party Success 
 
"The goal is to make every REALTOR Association across America campaign Headquarters for home ownership and private property rights
."  ~ Dale Stinton, CEO National Association of REALTORSŪ 

"We are in an election year, an especially critical time for REALTORSŪ to come together to promote the stability that a sound and dynamic real estate market brings to communities. Property ownership is not a partisan issue, nor is it just an American issue. It's a global issue. We need to elect REALTORŪ champions who understand this" ~ Tom Salamone, President National Association of REALTORSŪ

What is the REALTOR Party?

The REALTORŪ Party is the only organization in America that fights exclusively for homeownership, real estate investment, strong communities and private property rights. The REALTORŪ Party is right there at every turn to make our voice heard.
  YOUR INVOLVEMENT IS WHAT MAKES US TRULY POWERFUL 
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.