This open forum is for brokers and agents who want to know more about what your association offers. GHAR CEO, Holly Callanan, will provide updates on where the association is headed. Learn how to get involved and continue to make GHAR products & services a valuable asset for all of our members. Light refreshments provided. Bring your questions! Please register to save your seat.

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This is Part 1 in a "Need-To-Know" series organized by the Member Services Committee of GHAR. Topics Include: Wells, sewers, and septic systems. The event will be held at GHAR.

Panelists: William Rourke from Tiger Home & Building Inspection, Louis Nero from Magnified Home Inspection, David Sherwood from Sherwood Inspection Services

Moderator: Linda Meyers from Webber, Meyers & Sappington, LLC

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Join the Government Affairs Committee of GHAR and chat with legislators from the Greater Hartford area. Let's listen and share our thoughts on the future of homeownership and property rights. Only $10! Appetizers, drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages included. Stay tuned as more legislators are confirmed to attend.

Confirmed:

Kerry Wood (D): State Rep, (Newington, Rocky Hill, Wethersfield), Co-Chair of Insurance & Real Estate Committee

Thanks to our sponsor: Bob De Cosmo of Tenant Tracks

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Have you ever wondered why an appraiser may look at a property differently than your CMA? This event is presented by Anita Visconti of Norcom Mortgage, with Speaker Eli Pascon, President of Value Quest who will cover the following topics:

• Standardized Property Measuring
• Unpermitted Spaces
• Rent Schedules / Market Rent
• "As Is" - Property Condition
• Green Homes - Solar? 
• FHA Guidelines / FAQs
• Review Process 

Event location: Litchfield County Chapter of GHAR, 21 Prospect St., Suite E, Torrington

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GHAR is partnering with the Connecticut Blood Center to help provide life-saving blood & blood products to Connecticut residents and our neighbors. Find out if you can donate. Please help if you are able - It's quick, easy and involves cookies! Please share the flyer with your office. Be sure to eat, hydrate and bring identification with you. 

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The REALTORS® Have a Heart for Kids program collects gift cards or monetary donations to support the Dept of Children and Families (Torrington office) servicing Litchfield County. Please call 860.561.1800 to drop off donations at the Litchfield County Chapter office. Tax-deductible donations also accepted: payable to GHAR Foundation. Note ‘Have a Heart’ in the memo and mail to: Litchfield County Chapter of GHAR: 21 Prospect St., Suite E, Torrington, CT 06790. LCC Council Chair, David Sartirana, has given $100 and is challenging others to match! Help us reach our $3,000 goal!

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The GHAR Good Neighbor Award recognizes a REALTOR® who has made an extraordinary impact on their community through volunteer work. Apply or nominate a member for the opportunity to win $1000 for your charity, courtesy of the GHAR Foundation!

<<2022 Good Neighbor Award winner, Veronica Marshall, shares some info about this awesome program. Apply by April 3rd.

GHAR Good Neighbor Award

The CT REALTORS® Foundation is now accepting applications for the Raymond F. Gates Jr. Scholarship Program. The scholarship program is open to children of CT REALTORS® members and board staff who are graduating high school seniors or are enrolled in an accredited college, vocational-technical or graduate program with at least one term remaining. Members must pay their local and CTR dues by March 1, 2023 for their children to be eligible to apply. Note that grandchildren are NOT eligible unless the legal ward of the CT REALTOR®. Get more information at ctrealtors-care.org/scholarships. The application deadline is April 10, 2023.

April 4th: Navigating Your Town’s Building Department (at Nutmeg in South Windsor)

April 27th: Broker Mastermind (at GHAR)

April 27th: Crumbling Foundations Update, Maneeley's in S. Windsor

April 29th: Rebuilding Together Hartford volunteer day

May 2nd: REALTOR® Education Day at Delamar Hotel, West Hartford