Check your inbox! Emails have gone out to all NHMR Members inviting you to renew your Association membership for 2021. We are rolling out the dues billing early this year as we have had numerous requests from members to pay earlier in the year rather than at the end of the year when so many other expenses are due. It is not mandatory to pay early but if you would like, the option is available, as are payment plans. Your on-time payment by January 31, 2021 will result in a credit toward a FREE CE Course at the NHMR Real Estate School in 2021.

NAR reported existing-home sales soared 24.7% in July, outpacing their record growth of 20.7% in June. Other findings from NAR’s July housing report include:

Registration Open for Virtual New England Realtors Conference

Registration is open for the 2020 Virtual NERC Conference. Speakers include NAR's Lawrence Yun, Bob Goldberg and Vince Malta and more industry professionals.

CTR reports that on August 14, 2020 the Governor changed the face mask order to now require specific documentation when not using a face mask versus the prior honor system. Click here for details:

CTR has updated the Face Mask info on their website and on posters to reflect the update to the State rule. The posters regarding mask requirements can be used to print and post at showings and Open Houses.

Please visit www.ctrealtors.com/coronavirus for the latest guidance.

The DCP sent an email to all state licensees notifying them of a “phishing” email making its way through Connecticut, targeting credential holders with the State of Connecticut. The email appears to be from the state (though it is not), and asks credential holders to follow a link to a web page that looks like the state’s eLicense system.

NAR is warning members about reports of unsolicited robocalls that are claiming to represent “NAR health insurance.” Read article.

CTR's ad campaign focuses on the housing inventory shortage. Commercials are running on WTNH News 8 and iHeartMedia radio stations along with messaging on billboards around the state. The ads encourage people who may be considering selling their home to list now because the current demand for homes far exceeds the supply. Each ad closes with "Contact a REALTOR® today."

HomeWatch Care Givers of New Haven

HomeWatch Care Givers can be a resource for agents with aging clients or those with medical/health needs who may need care and assistance with having homes ready-to-show for tours, leaving the house for showing and much more.

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If you know of any groups, organizations or businesses in need of outdoor space for an event, the NHMR parking lot is available for rent. Plenty of space available conveniently located at 2730 Boston Post Rd. Guilford. Contact [email protected] for details.

In this live webinar exclusively for NHMR Members, learn how RPR Commercial helps commercial real estate professionals generate persuasive, decision-making data and reports for all types of clients

Sept. 15, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Live Virtual Class - 3 CE Credits

Learn how to utilize RPR Residential to better serve home buyers and sellers.

Tiger Home & Building Inspections will discuss seven disclosure and home inspection disputes that resulted in CT law suits. Get the facts and open the floor for discussion. How could these disputes have been avoided?

The CCIM Connecticut Chapter is offering a scholarship to support qualified real estate professionals in their efforts to achieve the CCIM designation. Click here to submit an application.

It's REALTOR® Safety Month! Join us for this NAR webinar. Jen Stanbrough, REALTOR®, shares lessons learned since the loss of her close friend and fellow REALTOR®, Ashley Okland, during an open house. She'll discuss the risks agents and brokers face on the job, how to be aware of situational dangers, prepared to keep yourself safe, and avoid risky situations. Jen will also share best habits, tips, and tools all real estate professionals should include in their safety practices.

Flood Factor is a flood risk visualization tool developed by a nonprofit technology group and integrated as a new feature on Realtor.com®. It includes Federal Emergency Management Agency map data for each listing and a flood risk score from 1 (minimal risk) to 10 (extreme risk). Read article

Inman: 6 tips for creating stronger offers

If you’re having to compete in a multiple-offer situation on every offer, you have to find a way to give your buyers as much of an edge as possible. This Inman article offers ideas to help you craft a competitive offer.

You won’t find sellers in an unusual market by relying on traditional prospecting methods. Do what your competitors aren’t.

This webinar provided by the National Association of REALTORS gives an overview of some of the tools and technologies that are available for Realtors including virtual tours, self-serve viewings, interactive video and more.

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Virtual Meetings held the third Friday of the month at Noon via Zoom

Click here to watch this week's "5 in 5" featuring five important real estate topics in five minutes.

The NAR Commitment to Excellence Endorsement program empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism. Get started by logging in to www.C2EX.realtor 

NAR's 2020 ad campaign rallies consumers to "Look for the R" for reassurance, resources, and reliable guidance on their path to property ownership. Visit https://www.nar.realtor/thats-who-we-r/campaign-marketing-assets and for downloadable print and social media ads, Zoom backgrounds and more.

The Realtor Team Store has products such masks, shoe covers, hands-free door openers, hand sanitizer, touchless thermometers, sanitizing stations and more available for purchase at cost. Individual and bulk purchase available. View products at narteamstore.realtor/COVID19