Your MLS Committee has created new policy on virtual staging in MLS photos. As a reminder, the full GKAR MLS Rules & Regulations document can be found in your Member login.

2020 Recap

• 525 Members invested in RPAC
• 55.84% Member participation; a 4.52% increase from 2019
• Over $44,000 raised; $3,880 over goal

2021 Goals and Programs

• 2021 RPAC goal: $38,848
• Ways to participate:
  
  • RPAC Fundraiser June 7^th
  • Annual GKAR Golf Outing & RPAC Fundraiser August 30^th
• Donate now online:
  
  • RPAC I (Candidates)
  • RPAC II (Initiatives)

Questions? Contact Callie Reed at Callier@gkar.com or visit the RPAC Frequently Asked Questions.

The GKAR Board of Directors has established an MREA Advisory Board. They are charged with examining the role of the Michigan Real Estate Academy by making recommendations to the GKAR Board of Directors regarding course offerings, policy, curriculum, oversight, and direction.

Your GKAR Board of Directors is looking for volunteers to serve on the various task force groups outlined in the 2021 GKAR Strategic Plan. A ‘task force’ is established to complete a specific purpose. There are five task force groups to choose from this year.

Welcome New REALTOR^® Members

Staying up-to-date on local market trends gives REALTORS^® an edge when determining the value of a home. Whether acting as a buyer's or seller's agent, having concrete data to support the decision-making process is key- from setting a price to negotiating a sale.

Recently, the MLS Committee has fielded questions about the practice of changing the price of a property after it is under contract. In response, the MLS Committee provides the following information...

Congratulations to Kim Rotz who has been a Member of GKAR for 25 years!

Welcome New REALTOR^® Members

LARA has made a change to license expiration dates since transferring Real Estate licenses to the MiPlus database: