On Thursday, January 6th , GAR conducted its first New Member Orientation in the new year - 2022. It was a small group – but mighty. We had a good time reviewing the materials together.
January 2022 - New Member Orientation
REALTOR Office
1 Natalie Adame The Agency Group
2 Steven Carter Granbury Realty
3 Bettye Carter Keller Willilams BW
4 Kimbery Greer Keller Willilams BW
Denise Huber, Association Executive, began the session with a “welcome” and introductions. Each Agent introduced themselves, the Agency they work with and why they became a REALTOR® and/or how they “got to Granbury”.
Lynn Silvestri and Stephanie Cornwall, with Texas Title, provided breakfast for the new Members. Both Lynn and Stephanie did an excellent job of providing an overview of the services that Texas Title can and will provide to new and tenured Members and their clients. The Agents asked a few questions and Lynn, and Stephanie were both extremely helpful in their responses and explanations.
Denise reviewed GAR’s Website, the location of pertinent Membership information, Directories, Education/classes, SAE requirements, NAR COE requirements and available courses, Wednesday Lunch/After Hours Tours, Bylaws, Policies & Procedures, and Calendar/Event Information. She also briefly explained and summarized the various committees that Members can join and encouraged the new members to “get involved”.
Denise provided an overview of MLS/NTRIS Rules and Regulations. A thorough explanation of the new Clear Cooperation Rule that went into effect on May 1, 2020 – was reviewed and discussed. Also, the change in rules regarding the Coming Soon status. Denise also reviewed the new MLS Compliance & Enforcement of Rules and explained “Data Checker”.
Lisa Deaver, MLS Coordinator, provided an “advanced” overview of NTREIS for the attendees. She also advised that she conducts, on a monthly basis, an MLS Basic Class and an MLS Advanced class – free of charge – for Members, Assistants and Office Staff.
Kara Watson, Matt Ward & Jennifer LeBlanc, with First Financial Bank, provided lunch for the Agents. All 3 provided a very thorough overview and explanation of the services that FFB provides. Kara, Matt & Jennifer explained how they specialize in differing products but all work together to do “what makes sense” for their clients. Matt also gave a detailed explanation of a “Bridge Loan” which was very helpful and interesting to the group. The overview was well received and overall the presentation was highly informative and very helpful.
Denise shared the importance of TREPAC, the benefits to REALTORS® and how to invest. She explained the “Fair Share” investment and encouraged new members to get involved by serving on the TREPAC Committee and/or attending the events. Denise explained that the TREPAC year began October 1st. The first initiative of the 2022 year was Neighbors Feeding Neighbors & “Turkeys for TREPAC” and the next fundraiser will be a beer tasting @ Revolver Brewery scheduled in April 2022. She also went through the “TREPAC Calculator” of savings and showed the agents how much money TREPAC saves them on an annual basis.
The Orientation concluded with a “thank you” to all attendees for their time and attention during New Member Orientation. Three (3) Board Members, Whitney Knieper/President Elect, Kyle Rose & Erienne Higgins/Directors, attended to introduce themselves to the New Members and provide a summary of their job responsibilities as Members of the GAR Board. They also stressed the importance of getting involved with the Association and serving on 1 of the 11 Committees.
Welcome New Members! We are glad to have you as a part of the Granbury Association of REALTORS®!
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