NAR invites you to join them in advancing issues important to the real estate profession and the livelihood of REALTORS^® at the virtual 2021 REALTORS^® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo! Get the details here.

• All persons participating in gatherings are required to wear a face mask.
  
• Mask Exception: At a residential gathering where all persons are fully vaccinated and not experiencing the principal symptoms of COVID-19.
• The limitation on residential gatherings remains at 15 persons from no more than 3 households.
• Open houses can be held; however, no more than three households (the listing agent and two prospective buyer households) can view the home at one time. 
• This order remains in effect through May 24^th, 2021.

Congratulations to the following Members for achieving 25 cumulative years of Membership with GKAR!  

It is our honor to recognize Members for their accomplishments and contributions to the Association and real estate industry. To highlight these recipients and learn more about the nomination process for awards like the GKAR Emeritus Benefit, Philip P. Perry, REALTOR^® of the Year, and more; we have added a Recognizing Years of Membership page to GKAR.com which is accessible from your Member Central hub. 

Every April, REALTORS^® commemorate the passing of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 with events and education that shine a light on housing discrimination and segregation. By doing so, it signifies a recommitment to expanding equal access to housing for all.

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.

Welcome New Members REALTOR^®

When a Call for Action is launched, subscribers get a short text message, letting you know what you can do to take action on important real estate issues. Sign up by texting: REALTORS to 30644. Learn more.

Your MLS Committee updated the recently adopted Virtual Alteration policy in the GKAR MLS Rules and        Regulations. The previous policy restricted virtual fires in fireplaces on MLS photos. The updated policy now    allows for virtual fires to be edited into working fireplaces.  

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