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Learn more about the charities GSAR is supporting this holiday season
For many years GSAR and its members have supported the charitable work of the Francis House and On Point for College. This year during the holiday season you have the opportunity to support this year's fundraising effort by clicking the buttons on your member portal. Our goal this year is to raise $2,500 for each organization. Watch the video to learn more about the work done by these organizations.
Francis House provides a home and a supportive extended family to people with terminal illnesses; those with a prognosis of six months or less to live. Our family of caregivers, staff, and volunteers surround each resident with unconditional love, guided by core values of compassion, acceptance, respect, and dignity. Francis House welcomes all residents regardless of faith, ethnicity or ability to pay for their care.
On Point for College is a nationally-recognized college attainment program. Its offerings include college success (completion) support, career planning and placement support, and most recently, support with non-college post-secondary credential attainment. It has grown from serving only Syracuse to serving nearly all of Central New York, including Cayuga, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, and Oswego Counties.
On Point services are 100% free and available to students of all ages, backgrounds, and educational levels. On Point specializes in helping high school students and recent graduates, as well as those who have been away from school for a while or who have earned GED or HSE credentials. On Point also has extensive experience working with populations who may face additional challenges including, but not limited to, refugee or immigrant status, dependent children, experience with the foster care system, a history of court involvement, and housing insecurity.
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GSAR dues must be paid by Dec. 31
GSAR members will see their bill for GSAR, NYSAR and NAR annual dues in their member portal. Dues are payable without penalty on or before Dec. 31. Your 2024 GSAR dues include free virtual CE classes via Zoom. Please note that your dues billing offers the option of contributing $25 to RPAC. Any contribution made via the dues billing will be attributed to 2024. Also, the IMG dues line is the NAR Image Campaign assessment. A $15 late charge will be applied on Jan. 2. If payment, including the late fee, is not made on or before Jan. 31, MLS service will be interrupted on Feb. 1. A $75 reactivation fee will also be charged on Feb. 1. Companies will be shut off on Feb. 12. No fees will be waived. If you did not receive your dues notice, please contact the GSAR office.
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GSAR and CNYIS donate to two local charities
GSAR and CNYIS recently donated a combined $10,000 each to the Rescue Mission and Food Bank of Central New York.
Since 1887, the Rescue Mission has helped those in need in Onondaga County, providing emergency shelter, clothing, and three free meals every day of the year. Beyond meeting these basic needs, the staff works with those who enter our programs to develop an individual plan and access the support they need to leave homelessness and hunger behind. The Rescue Mission offers employment and education resources, life skills training, and spiritual care. We also connect our guests and residents to mental health providers, substance abuse programming, and physical health services.
The Food Bank of Central New York is a not-for-profit organization leading the effort to eliminate hunger in our region, by partnership with others in our community, through education, advocacy, and distribution of nutritious food. The Food Bank partners with 360 organizations n the counties of Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, and St. Lawrence.
The core of its work is achieved by partnering with local agencies that distribute food to individuals and families in need. The key partners that make up our emergency food network are food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters. Other not-for-profit agencies such as daycare centers, rehabilitation centers, senior centers, and group homes are able to utilize membership as a way to supplement their agency food needs.
|  |  | GSAR President Nancy Quigg and CNYIS President Mark Re present the donation to the Rescue Mission during its Movie with Mission broadcast last week on News Channel 9. | |
GSAR office building closed on Dec. 15; staff working remotely
Please note: The GSAR office building will be closed on Friday, Dec. 15. The staff will be working remotely and available to assist members.
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Rules reminder: Reporting non-MLS sales for comp purposes
Reporting Non-MLS Sales for Comparable Purposes Only (Comp Only): For sold data to be entered into the MLS for the sole purpose of comparable information, an MLS* subscriber/participant must represent the buying side of the transaction. These include listings that were not made available for cooperation/compensation such as a FSBO, New Construction, or a listing from a neighboring MLS (excludes wholesale, assigned contracts, and the acquisition side of distressed sales). These may be entered for Selling/Buyer’s Agent credit only after the sale is finalized. Please contact your MLS for the written procedure on how to proceed which will include how to enter the listing so it will not show as available. The MLS will update the listing agent, replacing it with the unrepresented seller ID for that MLS, and then correct the listing, contract, and closing dates. Listings entered for comparable purposes only will have “For Comparable Purposes Only” added to the first line of private remarks. If the comparable sale is not submitted within thirty (30) calendar days of its closing date, it cannot be entered into the MLS. These entries are optional.
* MLS includes all MLS’s that participate in the New York State Alliance of MLSs database.
In addition, no participant will report a single sale more than one time on any property filed with the Multiple Listing Service
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MLS training opportunities | Supra Training: Supra's complete 2023 training schedule is available here. | |
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• Dec. 14 from 9 -10:30 a.m.
Matrix Intro Part 1 -1.5 hours CE - Zoom
Instructor: Bill Roesser Register here.
• Dec. 14 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Matrix Intro Part 2 - 1.5 hours CE - Zoom
Instructor: Bill Roesser Register here.
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• Dec. 14 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Matrix 3 -Comparative Market Analysis - 1.5 hours CE - Zoom
Instructor: Bill Roesser Register here.
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GSAR makes tracking your CE requirements easy
GSAR has created a printable education tracker that can be used to ensure that you are up-to-date on your New York State licensing requirements.
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Member Benefits and Events | |
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NAR Real Estate Forecast Summit set for Dec. 12
What are the forces that will shape the 2024 economy and real estate market? Find out at the Real Estate Forecast Summit: The Year Ahead on Dec. 12, 1-2 p.m. NAR’s Dr. Lawrence Yun and Dr. Jessica Lautz are teaming wit expert economists and thought leaders to review 2023 and discuss their expectations for 2024. They will cover the residential and commercial markets, plus demographic and market outlook data. There is no cost to attend, but you must register in advance.
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Sponsorship opportunities available for GSAR/CNYIS installation
The GSAR/CNYIS Installation will take place on Jan. 19 at the Timber Banks Golf club. There are five exclusive sponsorship opportunities available. Learn more.
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Mobile app makes using Community easy
Installing the mobile app is the best way to stay connected with the GSAR/CNYIS members-only community. You can use the Download Mobile App link in your Community profile or go directly to the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
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It's easier than ever to sign up for the GSAR BJ's Wholesale Club discount program
GSAR members can now sign up for the BJ's Wholesale Club discount program by calling 800-313-8887 and providing the GSAR Promo Code: 300243. Renewals may also be made this way. The call center is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
The new programs available to GSAR members are:
- New Basic membership - $25, 12 months, 2 cards, Receive $10 rewards ($10 off next purchase)
- New Rewards membership - $75, 12 months, 2 cards, Receive $20 rewards ($20 off next purchase)
- Renewal Basic - $55, 12 months, 2 cards, Receive $10 rewards ($10 off your next purchase)
- Rewards Renewal - $110, 12 months, 2 cards, Receive $20 rewards ($20 off your next purchase)
Note: Rewards are loaded onto your BJs card and are available 24 hours after membership is processed. You can use your Rewards at the checkout. Rewards are available for 30 days.
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- Martin Luther King Day Office Closed - Jan. 15
- GSAR/CNYIS Installation, Timber Banks Golf Club - Jan. 19
- RTB #1 - Jan. 24
- NYSAR Mid-winter Meetings - Feb. 4-8,
- HBR of CNY Home and Garden Show - March 15-17
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GSAR holiday schedule
The GSAR office will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 22, and remain closed through Tuesday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas holiday. The office will also be closed on Jan. 1, 2024.
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Welcome new GSAR members! | |
The Greater Syracuse Association of REALTORS® welcomes its newest members, thanks them for joining, and wishes them great success. | | | | |
