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MLS & Technology News – January 2025
GRAR MLS & Technology News January 2025 In This Issue: Matrix Field Changes & Additions MLS Rules Changes Elmira-Corning Joins NYS Alliance Database 1 to 1 Member Tech Help Matrix Field Changes & Additions As
Ask GRAR Update January 2025 – Track Ardi’s Progress
ASK GRAR Update What’s New with our A.I. assistant, Ardi? Ardi (Wise) has made it to FaceBook! She is now taking care of business on Social Media. Ardi is a member of the GRAR Facebook group. She can now
MLS & Technology News – October 2024
GRAR MLS & Technology News October 2024 In This Issue: Beware Vacant Land Scams ReBoot Early Bird Tickets Thru 10/6 Enhanced OneHome Emails New MLS Touch Features AskGRAR Coming Soon Beware Vacant Land Scams Recently,
GRAR Member News: GRAR Forms Update – Second Edition
GRAR Forms Update – Second Edition In this issue: NYSAR Compensation-related Forms Exclusive Right to Sell Forms Purchase and Sale Contracts Addenda Additional Resources With the continued revisions to forms and contracts since the settlement deadline, we’re
GRAR Member News: GRAR Forms Update
GRAR Forms Update Good morning, GRAR members! We have a few updates to share about form changes required for the NAR Settlement as follows: The MCBA logo and name has been removed from the bottom of the
GRAR Member News: UPDATED FORMS 8-6-24
GRAR Member News UPDATED FORMS As promised, the GRAR attorney has updated some of our contracts with the required language to comply with the NAR settlement terms. Remember, it is required that for all active
Member Update: NAR Settlement Practice Changes
GRAR Member News NAR Settlement Practice Changes We are 2 weeks away from implementing the practice changes required by the NAR settlement. All the information you need to remain in compliance with the settlement terms is
MLS & Technology News – July 2024
GRAR MLS & Technology News July 2024 In This Issue: RentSpree Coming July 2 Matrix Now Displays *2* Open Houses NAR Settlement Update Realist Updates RentSpree Coming July 2 GRAR/UNYREIS members now have access to RentSpree for NO additional cost.
MLS & Technology News – June 2024
GRAR MLS & Technology News June 2024 In This Issue: Updated Authorization to Enter Comparable Sale Form Reminder on Delayed Showing & Negotiation TransactionDesk/Authentisign Upcoming New Release NAR settlement resources Updated Authorization to Enter Comparable Sale Form The UNYREIS
MLS & Technology News – April 2024
GRAR MLS & Technology News April 2024 In This Issue: Updated Exclusive Right to Sell or Lease Forms Now Available Transaction Desk: Reminder to Update Your Templates! AuthentiSign Updates ShowingTime: How can I inform other agents on updates specific
Member Update: Upcoming Forms Changes – March 2024
March 2024 Member Update: Upcoming Form Changes March 2024 As you may know, an updated Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS) was made available by the NY DOS, effective this Wednesday, March 20, 2024. NYSAR sent a Legal Update with
MLS & Technology News – March 2024
GRAR MLS & Technology News March 2024 In This Issue: ShowingTime SMS Notification Opt-In Get Ready for the Latest and Greatest! Matrix v11.2 What is RPR? Market Stats Updated PCD and Exclusive Right to Sell Changes Coming in March
Legal Update – How to Operate a Team in NY (2-13-24)
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MLS & Technology News – February 2024
GRAR MLS & Technology News February 2024 In This Issue: Portal Login Process Changing on 1/31/24 New NYSAR Forms Available Supra News RPR Webinar Schedule for 2024 New Portal Login Process Beginning January 31 The NYS Alliance MLS Portal Login
MLS & Technology News – December 2023
December 2023 MLS & Tech News December 2023 In This Issue: Changes to the Compensation Field in Matrix MLS Touch Update New Fields – New Data Input Forms Coming Soon Ithaca Listings and Agents are Now Part of our
MLS & Technology News – Autumn 2023
Autumn 2023 MLS & Tech News Autumn 2023 In This Issue: REBOOT 2023 HomeSnap App is Retired! Have You Tried MLS Touch? ShowingTime Next Generation FAQs Cash Only Means Cash Only Are You Using the Compensation Comments Field Correctly?
MLS & Technology News – July 2023
July 2023 MLS & Tech News July 2023 In This Issue: Delayed Showing/Negotiation Addendum & PCD Updated; New NYSAR Addendum NEW Process: Transaction Transfer in TransactionDesk (new process coming July 11 when an agent transfers between firms) TransactionDesk Housekeeping
MLS & Technology News – February 2023
Updates and Information! MLS & Tech News February 2023 In This Issue: New Data Input Forms Starting 2/22 Buyers Confused About Flood Insurance? Here’s Help RPR’s Top 10 Mobile Apps New Data Input Forms Starting Wednesday, February 22 As
MLS & Technology News – January 2023
MLS & Tech News January 2023 In This Issue: Reminder – Policy That Affects All Broker and Agent Websites Containing MLS Listings From Other Brokerages MLS Rules Update – Are You Doing It Right? New Portal Login Page Coming
Focus on Fair Housing – November 2022
Upcoming Fair Housing Courses Cultural Competency; Fri., Dec. 2; 9:00 AM at GRAR Implicit Bias; Fri., Dec. 2; 11:30 AM at GRAR Racist Policy and Resistance; Mon., Dec. 5; 9:00 AM at GRAR Racist Policy and Resistance; Wed., Dec.
MLS & Technnology News – November 2022
Updates and Information! MLS & Tech News November 29, 2022 In This Issue: Broker Attribution Rule Section 18.2.12 – Action Required by Any Member With a Website NEW NYSAR Forms to be Aware of OneHome’s NEW Agent Portal NEW
MLS & Technology News – October 2022
October 2022 MLS & Tech News October 2022 In This Issue: Updated Exclusive Right to Sell Update Coming October 12 You Can’t Delay Showings Without Delaying Negotiations Broker Attribution Fields in Matrix (Affects Agent/Broker Websites) RPR Mobile Updated Making Supra
MLS & Technology News – August 2022
MLS Touch Branding to OneHome; Listing Broker Attribution Field Coming in Matrix MLS & Technology News August 2022 In This Issue: MLS Touch App Will Share Branding To OneHome Listing Broker Attribution Field in Matrix – NEW Rule Affects Agent and
MLS & Technology News – Summer 2022 Edition
MLS & Tech Summer Edition July 26, 2022 MLS-Touch Mobile App is Here! MLS-Touch Training July 28, 10am Webinar (45 mins) GoMLS App Discontinued as of August 25 ShowingTime Month In Review Realist Flood Maps View + Updated Standard Flood Map
MLS & Technnology News – July 2022
MLS & Technology New July 14, 2022 MLS-Touch Mobile App Launching July 26 MLS-Touch Training Webinar July 28, 10am (45 mins) GoMLS App Discontinued as of August 25 GRAR Tech Hour August 2, 10am – 11:30am MLS-Touch Mobile App Launching July
Focus on Fair Housing – July 2022
Display of Symbols, You are Responsible This article contains images of offensive objects to illustrate examples of potential ethics violations. “The listing broker is indeed responsible for content displayed publicly when engaging in real estate brokerage.” The conclusion of
MLS & Technology News – June 2022
MLS & Technology New June 23, 2022 MLS Rules Update Including a Note on Entering Comps Homesnap University For the Homesnap Pro Mobile App My Flood Status Learn more about it! New MLS Search Mobile App Coming in July MLS Rules
MLS & Technology News – May 2022
MLS & Technology News May 27, 2022 In This Issue: Two (2) New Forms Effective June 1 TransactionDesk Enhancements Coming Next Week One Home Updates Now In Place New Interactive Market Statistics Coming Soon! Two New Forms Effective June
Focus on Advocacy – May 2022
Spring is a busy time for government and REALTOR® advocacy Spring is a busy time for local, state, and federal governments, and in this issue, we will update you about several issues at the local, state and national levels
MLS & Technology News – April 2022
MLS & Technology News April 25, 2022 Exclusive Right To Sell Form Changes – Effective June 1, 2022 The REALTOR®/Bar Committee has revamped the Exclusive Right to Sell contract. The new form will be made available in TransactionDesk and it
Focus on Compliance – April 2022
GRAR adds mediation to its dispute resolution program The Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS® is pleased to announce that it is adding a new mediation option to its dispute resolution program. Based on the 2021 Ethics Survey, mediation is
New NYS “SOP” Law
New NYS “SOP” Law Effective April 20, 2022 To all GRAR Members: NYSAR recently issued the following FAQs about the new “Standardized Operating Procedures”, or SOP, law. Q: Who must comply with the new SOP law? A: All licensees including brokers,
Focus on Fair Housing – April 2022
NAR, GRAR commemorate Fair Housing Month and signing of landmark Fair Housing Act Every April, REALTORS® commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 with events and education that shine a light on housing discrimination and segregation. Fair
GRAR Member Update
GRAR MEMBER UPDATE MARCH 25, 2022 In This Issue: NYS “SOP” Law Effective April 20,2022 CE Requirements Changing In September GRAR Awards Are Back! Nominations Accepted Through April 8 Awards Event May 18, Woodcliff Hotel Reasonable Modification & Accommodation
MLS & Technology News – February 2022
GRAR MLS & Technology News February 28, 2022 In This Issue MLS Rules Update Matrix OneHome Arrives Tuesday Night Realist Report Header Change ShowingTime Learn More About Appointment Types Two GRAR Tech Hours in March MLS Rules Update New York
Focus on Fair Housing – February 2022
GRAR honors Black History Month It is Black History Month, a dedicated time to honor and explore the experiences, contributions, and achievements of Black life in America. Throughout February, GRAR, in partnership with the Black Caucus, will be sharing the
MLS & Technology News – January 2022
GRAR MLS & Technology News January 24, 2022 In This Issue MLS Rules Update Realist Map Layers AuthentiSign 2.0 is here ShowingTime FAQs REALTOR.com – News & Training Tech Hour at GRAR – See what’s coming up Tips –
