Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS and Multiple Listing Service of Greenville

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The budget will contain $35 million in new programming and includes dollars to Define measurable increases in professionalism Increase influence in an uncertain legislative, regulatory, and political

1 Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS and Multiple Listing Service of Greenville GGAR NEWSLETTER MAY - JUNE 2018 C.E.O. REPORT Nick Sabatine, C.E.O. CRB, CRS, RCE, CAE News You Can Use Here s a summary report from the Broker Update held on March 28, 2018 as well as other important news. A message from NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall was reviewed referencing the new S.M.A.R.T Initiative Strategic Measures Advancing REALTORS for Tomorrow that will be voted on as part of the budget at the 2018 Mid -Year Meetings in May. The budget will contain $35 million in new programming and includes dollars to Define measurable increases in professionalism Increase influence in an uncertain legislative, regulatory, and political environment Take the management of real estate data to the next level Ensure the role of the REALTOR is essential to the consumer These S.M.A.R.T. Initiatives cannot be funded from reserves. Therefore, the proposed $35 million increase will result in an additional $30 in national dues per member. For more information, link to smartbudget As the 2018 renewal date approaches (June 30), each BIC is reminded of the new 10- hour renewal requirement for all licensees. In addition, each BIC is required to take a mandatory course (BIC Duties and Responsibilities) as part of the 10-hour requirement in addition to the core course. Check the GGAR website education calendar for course dates. For renewal answers, go to rec and look on the home page for Renewal FAQ s. You can also find information there regarding CE- Broker.com, the new education upload site. Be sure to go there before May 1 renewal notices are mailed to set up your username and password. While there, check to see that any courses you have taken for renewal credit since July 1, 2016 have been uploaded. If a course is missing, contact the provider of that course for the upload. SCR s legislative agenda for 2018 includes HOA Legislation, Eminent Domain, and Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines. Stay tuned for calls to action on these important topics. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Inside this issue: C.E.O. Report 1-2 Officers & Directors 3-4 Committee Chairs 5 Commercial Steering 6 Committee Update Mix and Mingle Flyer 7 Lobs, Links and Lanes 8-12 Realtor Safety License Renewal 16 Education Calendar 17 GGAR Affiliate Members 18 GGAR New Members Revitalization Government Affairs Update 26 Realtor Store 27 Discount Benefits 28

An expected 8% increase took place on April 1, 2018, with anticipated 8-10% increases to follow each year.

Be careful when showing property with video or audio surveillance. Listing agents should include a notice in MLS that there is a surveillance device on the property.

2 GGAR NEWSLETTER Page 2 C.E.O. REPORT.continued Shred Day on Friday, July 13 from 9:00am- 11:30am for GGAR Primary members. Flood Insurance was renewed through the National Flood Insurance Program through July 31, An expected 8% increase took place on April 1, 2018, with anticipated 8-10% increases to follow each year. Also included in the appropriations bill was an infusion of funds o the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program which developers use to attract private capital to affordable rental housing. Be careful when showing property with video or audio surveillance. Listing agents should include a notice in MLS that there is a surveillance device on the property. New features are coming to MLS to include a CRS View that displays listing property photos from Paragon, a new highlighted lot dimension enhancement that auto populates the lot dimensions, and an archived history report from the MLS records that will appear on each CRS listing record. The information can be customized by the agent to include on any reports. Don t forget the GGAR Shred Day on Friday, July 13 from 9:00am-11:30am for GGAR Primary members. It s FREE, but you must limit the amount you bring as a courtesy to others who are waiting. As always, we appreciate your membership and feel free to call or if we can assist in any way. Important websites: GGAR website: - Calendar of Events SCR (South Carolina Association of Realtors ): NAR (National Association of Realtors ): LLR (The Real Estate Commission): GGAR News is published bi-monthly for our members. Editor: Connie Winslow, Director of Finance

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Page 26 MAY - JUNE 2018 GGAR Provides an NAR Placemaking Grant for the City of Greenville On February 22 the City held a ribbon cutting for the new Plaza in the Village of West Greenville.

26 Page 26 MAY - JUNE 2018 GGAR Provides an NAR Placemaking Grant for the City of Greenville On February 22 the City held a ribbon cutting for the new Plaza in the Village of West Greenville. The Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS was delighted to partner with the City of Greenville by providing a $3,000 Placemaking grant from the National Association of REALTORS. REALTOR associations and members are actively engaged in our local communities. Placemaking can help foster healthier, more social and economically viable communities by creating places where people can interact and engage. We are excited that, through our contribution and involvement in this project, we were able to help transform an underutilized space into a vibrant public plaza where friends and neighbors can come together. NAR s Placemaking Grants are a valuable tool available to local REALTOR Associations to strategically use them to engage in a community and work with community partners. This grant, as well as the other community outreach resources, allow REALTOR members to see their dues returned back to their communities in the form of grant dollars which help improve the quality of life for residents. This is the second time in two years that the GGAR has partnered with a local government to transform an underutilized space into a destination for the community. The projects and results have continued to exceed our expectations and pay dividends.

27 GGAR NEWSLETTER Page 27 GGAR REALTOR STORE You can find Realtor pins, books, flyer boxes and more at the GGAR Realtor Store located in the lobby of the GGAR office. FEATURED ITEMS GGAR MEMBER PRICE: $10.00 NON GGAR MEMBER PRICE: $15.00 GGAR MEMBER PRICE: $10.00 NON GGAR MEMBER PRICE: $15.00

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GGAR Mission Statement Greater Greenville Association of

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29 GGAR Mission Statement Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS and Multiple Listing Service of Greenville 50 Airpark Court Greenville, SC Phone: Fax: Website: The mission of the Greater Greenville Association of REALTORS is to provide products and services that enhance member success and promote the REALTOR Brand.

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