April 4, 2023
Updated forms available in the CTR forms library on April 3

Updates to the CTR/GHAR Co-branded forms in the electronic NHMR and CTR Forms Library are now available. The updated forms include the CTR/GHAR Co-branded 2-4 Family Disclosure, the Appraisal Rider and Real Estate Purchase Contract, the CTR Exclusive Right to Sell Agreement and the Addendum for Use of Electronic Signature and Record. Download the updated forms from the forms library. 
Free Home Energy Savings Seminar & Lunch with UI, Eversource, CT Green Bank & National Sustainability Expert
 
April 11, 11:30 - 1:30 NHMR Guilford
In-Person Presentation & Lunch
 
Our expert panel from Eversource, UI and CT Green Bank will discuss Home Energy assessments, Energy rebates & tax credits, Solar, Financing green improvements, and programs for existing homes, New Construction, Multi-family (owner-occupied and investor) and Condominiums.

Learn how you can save on energy costs for your own home as well as share with your clients!
New Haven Middlesex Realtors Foundation Scholarship Applications Available

The application period for the New Haven Middlesex Realtors Foundation scholarships is open. Children, step-children, grandchildren or great grandchildren of an NHMR member or employee are eligible.

Application and criteria is available here. Application deadline is May 14.
Training & Events
Market Insight Panel: Facts and the Future of our Industry - FREE

Thursday, April 13, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
NHMR Guilford

Join us for this FREE panel discussion and networking event, followed by an hour of networking, food and drink. Topics & panelists include:
  • The Current Economic Landscape and the Future of our Industry - Ed Vescovi, Mortgage Specialist, Equity Resources
  • Effective Tools and Habits Agents Need to Succeed - Tom Cody, The ASJ Team/Yellowbrick Real Estate
  • Planning for a Profitable 2023 and Beyond - Jameka Jefferies, Diamond Realty Partners

Catered by Guilford Marketplace, sponsored by Equity Resources

R.A.M.P. - Realtors Achievement Master Program - FREE

April 26
NHMR Guilford

Rookie Rock Star Agent Panel

Hybrid meeting. Lunch provided. Catered by Guilford Marketplace

SAVE THE DATE!
Mortgage 101 

May 12, Hybrid

Learn How Mortgage Financing Will Affect Your Buyers AND Sellers in this Hybrid meeting presented by NHMR Premier Sponsor Kelly McGuinness of PrimeLending.

Power Lunch - Credit 101: Everything You Need to Know About Credit to Help Your Clients 

May 23, NHMR Guilford

Join us for this FREE fast-paced and dynamic session with Stephen Robert from Bedrock Credit America. Sponsored by Liberty Bank

NHMR Shred Fest & Animal Shelter Fundraiser

June 2, NHMR Guilford

Get your confidential paperwork you no longer need professionally shredded, free of charge. Monetary donations as well as goods will be collected to support the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter in Branford and the North Haven Animal Shelter.

CE Class Schedule

Classes for the 2022-2024 CE Cycle are in full swing! The mandatory course is:
CT Agency Law for Real Estate Licensees
You can register for this course now! We also recommend members take an Ethics class to fulfil the NAR mandate.


Reminder: New CE Completion Dates:
  • Brokers must complete CE prior to September 1, 2024 
  • Salespersons must complete CE PRIOR to March 1, 2024
RECORDING: The Intersection of Divorce, Real Property, and Mortgage Planning

If you missed this presentation by by Marc Meglio, Certified Divorce Lending Professional, watch the recording and get great insights to how divorce, family law, real estate, and mortgage financing works, plus safeguards to protect yourself and your license.

Realtor Emeritus Application

Members who have forty (40) years of REALTOR® membership and at least one year of service at the National Association level can apply for Realtor Emeritus status. Application deadline is April 8th.

April is Fair Housing Month

Fair Housing month commemorates the landmark 1968 Fair Housing Act in which U.S. law was established that prohibited discrimination in housing.
Show you support equal opportunity in housing by displaying this declaration of following fair housing laws and your commitment to provide professional service with the REALTOR® Fair Housing Declaration.
Take the Fairhaven simulation 

As part of Fair Housing Month, NHMR encourages all its members to go to Fairhaven.realtor and take the interactive online simulation to help identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate.

NHMR's David Gallitto Discusses CT Real Estate in New Haven Biz

CT Realtors President, NHMR’s own David Gallitto spoke to New Haven Biz about the challenges the real estate industry is facing.

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!
Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card

Recommend someone to join our Affiliate Member program and if they join, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card. There will be a new drawing each month.

Recommend any industry-related company or contractor you do business with. Send your referrals to [email protected]
Are You Signed Up for Realtor Text Alerts?

Make sure that you are in the CTR text alert system to get breaking news of real estate-related legislation needing immediate action. This is a very effective way to get your REALTOR® voice heard by lawmakers. With just a few clicks, you can take action on real estate issues that impact your ability to do business.

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NAR Updates
Apply for NAR Good Neighbor Award by April 18- Win a $10,000 Grant for Your Cause

Are you doing exceptional and extraordinary volunteer work to make the world a better place? Apply for NAR's Good Neighbor Award and the chance to win a $10,000 grant and invaluable national and local exposure for your cause. Entries are due April 19th. Learn more here
Communicate the value REALTORS bring to consumers and communities

Refer to the Competition.Realtor website, which provides a comprehensive overview of how REALTORS® and the local MLS broker marketplaces benefit consumers.
Local MLS broker marketplaces are pro-consumer and pro-competitive, and it is important to communicate that and the value of REALTORS® as much and in as many ways as possible. 
 
There you can find infographics to share about buying a home, selling a home and working with a REALTOR®. 
CT REALTORS Updates
Gates Scholarship Application Deadline April 10

The 2023 Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship application period is open. If you have a child/stepchild who is a high school senior or full-time college/vocational-technical/graduate student with at least 1 remaining term left to complete and you meet the membership requirements - they are eligible to apply.

Click here for details and to access the online application system.
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!

Use this online directory of NHMR Affiliate Members as your go-to resource to help you in your business every day!  It’s a searchable listing of people, products and/or services that are useful to Realtors and is one of many ways we provide added value to our members. The directory is updated regularly so check back often for the latest additions.