October 30, 2023

ConnectMLS Transition Update

SmartMLS has extended the deadline to transition to the new ConnectMLS system. A new date will be communicated soon. We encourage all Members to use this time to complete your migration to connectMLS.

Take advantage of the training resources available to assist in your transition. SmartMLS will be hosting a variety of training opportunities that can be found on their events calendar HERE.

View training sessions and helpful materials below:

• SmartMLS Learning Center
• How to Activate Your Imported Auto-Emails
• ConnectMLS Knowledgebase
• Frequently Asked Questions

Where Did My Board Messages Go?!

You may notice there are no more "pop-up" messages when you log in to ConnectMLS. Messages from MLS and NHMR can be found under the Bulletins/Updates tab. Click on each tab to see important messages and updates.

Remember, you can always view upcoming NHMR events on our website! Go to the Events Calendar at www.nhmrealtors.com. You can even sort by Meetings and Classes.

Recharge, Refocus, Reengage - CE & Breakfast featuring National Speaker & Trainer Terry Watson! - LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

Nov. 1, Aqua Turf

The most fun you'll have in a CE Class! Terry Watson has earned rave reviews as a national speaker while presenting great information in a totally entertaining way. Come learn something and have a few laughs with fellow Realtors from across the state.



The tools the public needs keep changing. Real estate is experiencing a lack of inventory and information explosion, in real-time. Most agents are just working IN their business, instead of ON their business. Join Terry Watson for this dynamic session. We will have as much fun as legally possible while providing you with crazy effective tools to Recharge. Refocus. Reengage. 

Details & Registration

2023 Be Homeful for the Holidays Campaign to Fight Homelessness

NHMR is participating in the CT REALTORS® Foundation 8th annual Be Homeful for the Holidays campaign to help end family homelessness in CT. Your generous gift helps prevent families from becoming homeless by providing emergency assistance to help them stay in their home and not have to enter the shelter system. AND, for every $25 donated, the CT REALTORS® Care Foundation will gift a plush Paddington bear to a child living in a shelter for the holidays.

This year's need is much greater. There are many more people in need of housing assistance and CTR got a request for 1,100 more bears than last year.

Click here to make a donation via the NHMR Team Page. You can also Text behomeful202313 to 71777

How else can you help? Spread the word!

• Donate & share on your social media channels
• Set up a giving tree in your office, hair salon, gym, etc.
• Click here to download donation flyers, social media posts, posters, web banners, graphics and more
• Follow CT Realtors Care Facebook page

EVENTS

Your Professional Network Meeting - FREE

Getting First Time Homebuyer Offers to the Top of the Stack - Panel Session

Nov. 8, NHMR

Don't miss this panel discussion on how to get 1st time buyers in a better position to have their offer considered, accepted, and the loan approval process go smoother - when utilizing the available FTHB programs. Lunch & Panel sponsored by Webster Bank

Moderator Robert Jaekle, Webster Bank    

Panelists

• Lender: Sally Gamula, Webster Bank
• Realtors: Joe Fasone, William Raveis & Alan Stewart, Jr, YB Realty
• Attorney: Kishore Kapoor, Connecticut Real Estate Closing Attorneys, Hamden
• Insurance Agent: Greg Kline, ASK Insurance

Details & Registration

Professional Agent Headshots

Professional headshots offered at a discounted rate to NHMR Members.



Nov. 9 - By Appointment

Mortgage 101 - FREE

Nov. 30 - Virtual

NHMR Premier Sponsor Kelly McGuinness of PrimeLending will explain how Mortgage Financing will affect your buyers AND sellers. You will learn:

        -How to properly determine if your buyers can obtain mortgage financing

        -The difference between “pre-qualification” and “pre-approval”

        -Different loan programs to fit different client needs

        -How to prepare your listing for mortgage financing issues.

        -How the real estate contract should reflect mortgage contingencies

Register

Video: How to explain your compensation to clients 

Talking about the complexities of how you get paid can be complicated and sometimes stressful. Check out this animation for an easy, conversational approach.  

CTR's Newest Commercial in Statewide Media Campaign

Watch the latest commercial added to the CT REALTORS® statewide media campaign. It encourages those who may be thinking about selling to contact a REALTOR® today. See more media campaign details at ctrealtors.com/youmarket.

Updated Forms & New Commercial Forms Available

October 1st brought revisions to several CTR/GHAR co-branded forms as well as updates to some CTR forms. You’ll find the updated versions in the electronic CTR forms library. Go here to learn more about the changes.

In addition, the following commercial real estate forms were added to the CTR forms library:

• Commercial Real Estate Purchase Contract

• Commercial Exclusive Right to Sell/Lease/Exchange Listing Agreement

• Commercial Exclusive Right to Represent Buyer/Tenant Contract

• Letter of Intent to Purchase and Sell Commercial Real Estate

• Letter of Intent to Lease Commercial Real Estate

• Important Information About Federal Lead Laws for You as a Seller or Landlord

New Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Affidavit in Effect

Connecticut state law requires property owners to have detectors, yet sellers may not be complying with that state law. The new law extends to condos and town homes and eliminates the option for a $250 seller credit. The rationale for the detector requirement is to save lives – and there was no obligation in the former law for buyers to use the credit to purchase detectors.

The new affidavit remains a document provided by attorneys at closing. The affidavit is available for members to review at this link: https://www.ctrealtors.com/Customer-Content/www/CMS/files/open-pdfs/legal/Detector-Affidavit-with-guidance-effective-Oct-01-2023.pdf

CE Classes - School is in Session!

Upcoming Classes:

• Rental Rules of the Road
• Realtors and Commercial Inspections
• Real Estate Contracts and Riders
• CT Agency Law for Real Estate Licensees (Mandatory)
• Probate for Realtors
• and more



Click here for full schedule & registration

Westcott and Mapes, Inc. 

Westcott and Mapes is a civil engineering and land surveying firm providing site/civil, permitting, and surveying services.

Contact: Mark Davis

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (203) 786-3107

Click here to visit their website

GreyStone Developers Corp. 

Remodeling, Repairs & New Home Construction - We Build Your Vision, with Perfection

Contact: Roseanne Lombardo

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (860) 272-8522

Click here to visit their website

We encourage our Members to give all our Industry Partners an opportunity

to earn your business!

Free Forewarn Safety Tool

Forewarn is a REALTOR® safety tool included with your CT Realtors membership that provides the ability to further check into those who are contacting you for showings - to help you confirm that they are who they say they are.

With the FOREWARN app you can instantly verify Identity, phone numbers, address history, financial indicators, and nationwide property and criminal records.

Click here to activate your Forewarn subscription through CT Realtors

Relieve confusion for clients who don't speak English



You can comply with and promote fair housing laws by taking steps to avoid misinterpretations when working with non-English speaking clients. Watch the latest "Window to the Law" video for proper protocols to use in your business so nothing gets lost in translation during the transaction.

 Full Story: REALTOR® Magazine (9/12)