June 27, 2023
NEW EVENT: NEW HAVEN MIDDLESEX REALTORS FOUNDATION
CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
& NETWORKING EVENT

Lyman Orchards Golf Club, Jones Course
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

ALL golfers are welcome - you do not have to be a member of NHMR to golf. Invite your friends, family or other Realtors who are not members of NHMR!

Summer Happy Hour at Full Capacity! Waitlist Activated

Wednesday, July 12, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Pine Orchard Yacht & Country Club, 294 Pine Orchard Rd., Branford

This event has already reached capacity and we have activated the waitlist. If it turns out you are unable to attend, make sure you log in to the Member Portal and cancel your registration OR contact NHMR at least 48 hours in advance to cancel. No Shows WILL be charged a $30 fee. 

For those that are attending, be sure to bring a supply of business cards for the prize drawings by our generous Sponsors. Carpooling is helpful if possible. Dress code is business casual, please no t-shirts or ripped jeans. 
Thank you to our Sponsors: As of 6/23/23

Hors d'oeuvres Sponsors
• Tanks Be Gone
• Liberty Bank
• Miranda Team Pillar to Post Home Inspectors

Entertainment Sponsor
• M&T Bank
Event Sponsors
• Guilford Savings Bank
• CT RE Closing Attorneys
• Webster Bank
• Eagle Home Inspections
• Norcom Mortgage
• Cancion Tequila
• Schaefer Inspection Service
• ASK Insurance
• Newtown Savings Bank
• RE/MAX Showcase
Congratulations NHMR Foundation Scholarship Recipients!

  • Sam Henry Anastasio, son of Rachel Anastasio of Houlihan Lawrence Wareck D’Ostilio. Sam is a graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall and will be attending the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.
  • Mia Blaze, daughter of NHMR Marketing Director Bernadette Blaze. Mia graduated from Cheshire High School and will be attending the University of Connecticut.
  • Nathan Brauer, son of Andy Brauer of Levey Miller Maretz. Nathan is a graduate of Daniel Hand High School and will be attending Vassar College.
  • Lucas Espinosa, grandson of Tony and Christine Fappiano of Shoreline Real Estate. Lucas is a graduate of Guilford High School and will be attending American University
  • Dominick Langello, son of Nicholas Langello of SellSomeProperty.com. Dominick is a graduate of North Branford High School and will be attending Western New England University

Congratulations and best wishes to all on your future endeavors!
Mortgage 101

July 28, 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Hybrid

NHMR Premier Sponsor Kelly McGuinness of PrimeLending will teach you:
               -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
Welcome New Affiliate Members
Pinder Law Office LLC

Board Certified Residential Real Estate Attorney
Primary Contact: Lynn M. Pinder
Phone: (203) 245-4800
Click here to visit her website
Please give our Affiliate Members an opportunity to earn your business!
New Affiliate Member Discount for June

If you haven't taken a moment to consider who you think would be a great NHMR Industry Partner, now is the perfect time! During the month of June, we are offering a $25 discount to NEW Affiliate members. For a small annual fee, NHMR Affiliate members receive a TON of benefits. And with our Affiliate Membership Referral Reward Program, if someone you refer decides to join, you'll be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card! WIN/WIN!

Click here for details. It couldn't be easier to participate. Contact Crystal Soucy with the business name, contact person and their email address and she'll take it from there!
Updates
SmartMLS Retiring Matrix in Mid-July; Agents should transition to connectMLS

SmartMLS has announced that it will be retiring Matrix in July and agents are encouraged to begin transitioning to ConnectMLS now. Members' contacts and saved searches are available in the system, and with a few clicks, Members can tailor connectMLS to support their personal workflow. The SmartMLS team will guide this transition with transparency and efficiency while offering training opportunities to make it as easy as possible. Check out this FAQ.

To log-in, click the connectMLS tile on your dashboard. It is important to become familiar with connectMLS before Matrix is removed. Click here to view training sessions and helpful materials available.
New Haven - Milford Market #8 on Hot Markets List

The New Haven-Milford market is again coming in hot at number 8 on the Realtor.com Hot Markets list for May 2023. The housing market might be sluggish nationally, but New Haven-Milford market is again near the top of the list. 
Education & Designation Programs
CE Classes

Upcoming Classes:
  • CT Agency Law for Real Estate Licensees (Mandatory) - June 15
CE Frequently Asked Questions

NHMR has posted a Continuing Education FAQ on our website. Scroll down to the FAQ for questions regarding the deadline dates, Code of Ethics requirements and more!
Designation & Certification Courses - Virtual

Dynamic Directions is offering several upcoming designation & certification courses with CE credit. Click for details.
Reminders
Free NHMR Trade Show

Thursday, October 5,
12 - 3 p.m.
The Woodwinds
29 Schoolground Rd., Branford

Save on Your Next Car Rental

Make the most of your summer travel plans with our limited-time offer on car rentals. Through July 31, NHMR members enjoy special savings on car rentals through Avis and Budget. Terms apply. To learn more, visit bit.ly/nhmr_avis or bit.ly/nhmr_bgt
Speak a Second Language or Have a Specialty? Update Your Member Profile & Take Advantage of "Search by Language" Feature

The FIND A REALTOR Page on www.nhmrealtors.com allows consumers to specifically search by languages spoken. Would you like a language(s) added to your profile?? Please send an email to [email protected]
 
Your NHMR and NAR Member profiles also populate the searches used on Realtor.com. If you have a specialty or speak a second language make sure it's in your profile to ensure that you are receiving the greatest exposure!
Free Inman News Subscription Included with CTR Membership

Inman Select is an exclusive real estate news service with powerful insights and a community of real estate leaders.

Shop Realtor Items at the NHMR Online Board Store
 
You can shop the NHMR Board Store for Realtor items right from the NHMR member portal. Log into the portal and click on Shop. At checkout you can select whether you want the item shipped or can choose contact-free pick up at the office at no charge.
Annual Sponsors
Silver Sponsor
NHMR Industry Partners Page & Online Affiliate Directory

Need a mortgage officer, real estate attorney, home inspector, photographer or stager? Have your clients asked you for recommendations for movers, insurance, mold, biohazard or fire & water cleanup?? Find the resources you need and more on our newly launched Industry Partners page on nhmrealtors.com!