Columbia Greene Board of Realtors

Did You Know? *NAR Real Estate Forecast Summit predicts post-pandemic rebound* Expect the post-pandemic economic rebound, improving job conditions and stable interest rates to continue in 2021, according to a survey of more than 20 top U.S. economic and housing experts. The economic outlook was delivered during NAR's second annual Real Estate Forecast Summit, earlier this month. "It is an understatement to say the year 2020 has been filled with challenges and full of surprises," said Yun. "Yet, one astonishing development has been the hot housing market as consumers eyed record-low mortgage rates and reconsidered what a home should be in a new economy with flexible work-from-home schedules." Read more here or watch the video (video link: https://vimeo.com/489843021)

Dear NYSAR members, Please take a moment to view the video thank you from 2020 NYSAR President Jennifer Stevenson. Happy New Year! ... https://www.nysar.com/video/president-stevenson-thank-you/

REALTOR RING!! Calling all Bell Ringers! Friday, December 4th Please consider sharing ONE hour of your time on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th, to ring the bell for the kettle campaign, benefitting Local Chapters of the Salvation Army. Time Slots are ONE HOUR each from 10am 5pm on December 4th. Festive clothing, holiday music and a fellow realtor always add to the fun of this event! (2-3 people can ring at a time!)... We have three locations again this year! Take your pick and contact the Corresponding Elf to sign up. Catskill (Price Chopper) - Contact: Patti Meyers, [email protected], 518-527-1781 Chatham (Price Chopper) -Contact: Beth Hover, [email protected], 518-755-1608 Hudson/Greenport (TBD) - Contact: Beth Harring, [email protected], 518-929-9186 Please refrain from bringing signs or marketing materials from your brokerage as we are representing this event as members of the Columbia Greene Board of Realtors. A sign will be provided for each location.

Calling all Bell Ringers for the Realtor Ring!!! Please consider sharing ONE hour of your time on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th, to ring the bell for the kettle campaign, benefitting Local Chapters of the Salvation Army. Time Slots are one hour each from 10am 5pm on December 4th.... Festive clothing, holiday music and a fellow realtor always add to the fun of this event! (2-3 people can ring at a time!) We have three locations again this year! Take your pick and contact the Corresponding Elf to sign up. Catskill (Price Chopper) - Contact: Patti Meyers, [email protected], 518-527-1781 Chatham (Price Chopper) -Contact: Beth Hover, [email protected], 518-755-1608 Hudson/Greenport (TBD) - Contact: Beth Harring, [email protected], 518-929-9186 Please refrain from bringing signs or marketing materials from your brokerage as we are representing this event as members of the Columbia Greene Board of Realtors. A sign will be provided for each location.

*UPDATE $1700.00 collected by our volunteer Bell Ringers!*

HEY, HEY, HEY --- Sign up today! Annual Membership Meeting October 25th, (9-10:30 Board, 11-12:30 MLS), Call the Board Office at 518-828-7871 -- We are also hosting the GRI 2 (Business) on October 24th! Register for the GRI Class at www.nysar.com

Looking for a 3-hour Zoom CE Class on Short Sales?? We just happen to have one on Jan. 8th!! Sign up today! Don't wait until the last minute! :)

HEY, HEY, HEY --- Sign up today! Annual Membership Meeting October 25th, (9-10:30 Board, 11-12:30 MLS), Call the Board Office at 518-828-7871 -- We are also hosting the GRI 2 (Business) on October 24th! Register for the GRI Class at www.nysar.com

Did you know that TOMORROW is the LAST day to register to Vote! REALTORS, make your voice heard -- Register online TODAY!

Call the Board office today to register for the Important Annual Membership Meeting! Tons of information to be shared, door prizes, RPAC Wine Wall and a special presentation by Zack Rubin-McCary, NAR Political Advisor -- Don't Miss this Meeting. Register Today! 518-828-7871

Did you know that CGBR is offering the GRI 2 (Business) class on October 24th? 7.5 hours of CE credit. Did you also know that you don't need to be enrolled in the full GRI series to take a GRI class? This class is beneficial to all who take it! Go to www.NYSAR.com to enroll today.

NYSAR Advertising Regulations Webinar June 21 at 10 a.m. Presenter: S. Anthony Gatto, Esq., NYSAR Director of Legal Services Recently, the New York State Department of State Division of Licensing Services (DOS) began conducting random audits of websites operated by real estate brokers and/or their associated licensees. The audits are focusing on the proper display of license type and the proper use of corporate titles. The DOS has disciplined a number of brokers for vio...lating both of these things. As a benefit to NYSAR members, NYSAR General Counsel Anthony Gatto, Esq. will be conducting a webinar on the proper use of license types and corporate titles." The webinar will address the history of the issues as well as the laws, regulations and/or DOS opinions that permit or prohibit the use of license types and/or corporate titles. The webinar will be followed by a question and answer period with Anthony. For those unable to attend the webinar, a recording will be posted to NYSAR.com within 24 hours after the conclusion of the webinar. Register now! https://register.gotowebinar.com/regis/6871241079026069763

Take advantage of this one day special. visit... columbiagreenerealtors.theceshop.com

A big step forward to the reality of healthcare plans for REALTORS. Hat tip to NAR leadership and DC staff for leading this charge!

Awesome Columbia Greene REALTORS giving back and making it happen for Habitat for Humanity today.

NY housing market stats...

So happy and honored to be representing the members of Columbia Greene Board of REALTORS in presenting one of the three scholarships to a worthy Senior in our community.

GREAT RPAC BBQ event today! Thanks to all who attended, all who volunteered and all who invested in RPAC! None of this would happen without you! #REALTORParty