On Thursday, November 12th, GAR conducted its final New Member Orientation for 2020. There were 7 New/Tenured REALTORS® who attended and joined the Association:
Amanda Dunaway Trinity Ranch Land
Alley Juul Paluxy River Realty
Ashley Lee C21 Property Advisors
Scott Stanford Beam & Branch
Chasey Lichthardt Keller Williams Realty
Greg Cornett Horton Neely/Oz Team
Meagan Cumnock Keller Williams Realty
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 with Sendera Title, provided breakfast for the new Members. She did an exceptional job of providing an overview of the services that Sendera Title can and will provide to new and tenured Members and their clients. The Agents asked a lot of great questions and Lynn was very knowledgeable and helpful in her responses.
Denise reviewed GAR’s Website, the location of pertinent Membership information, Directories, Education/classes, SAE requirements and available courses, Wednesday Lunch Tours, Bylaws, Policies & Procedures, and Calendar/Event Information. She also briefly explained and summarized the various committees that Members can join.
Felicia Peters, with Peerless Realty Group, and GAR’s 2019 Past President, 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 – was reviewed and discussed. Also, the change in rules in regards to the Coming Soon status.
Rachel Crider, with Service First Mortgage, provided boxed lunches for the Agents. Rachel was very helpful in explaining the services that Service First provides and shared her experience and knowledge in how/what the agents should guide their clients in the dos and do nots prior to closing on a real estate transaction. Again, the agents asked numerous questions and the information Rachel provided was 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 or attending the events. Denise summarized the 3 annual fundraising events and encouraged new Members to participate in 2021’s first fundraiser – Turkeys for TREPAC which began mid-October.
The New Members watched several videos which included TREC Advertising Rules and Code of Conduct, both included a test, Membership benefits with NAR and REALTOR Safety.
The Orientation concluded with a “thank you” to all attendees for their time and attention during New Member Orientation. Several Board Members, Paula McDonald/President; Jerry Allen/President Elect; Kathy Cheek and Kevin Watson/Directors and Felicia Peters/Past President, attended to introduce themselves to the New Agents and provide a summary of their job responsibilities as Members of the GAR Board and the importance of getting involved with the Association and serving on 1 of the 12 Committees.
Welcome New Members! We are glad to have you as a part of the Granbury Association of REALTORS®! ...
