Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Hall Co Board of Realtors-April Meeting-Update

Happy Spring, fellow Realtors and Affiliates,

I am so excited about seeing you in person at this month's FIRST 'in person' meeting of 2021. We will meet in person with a virtual option also on Wednesday, April 14 at The Gainesville Civic Center. If you haven't already, please reply to the Facebook Event  and let us know you're coming. We meet 11:30 until 1 pm with lunch from Longstreet Cafe for $5 per person. If you choose to attend virtually, Katie South, our Association Executive (AE) will be sending out a link the day prior or morning of.  And note further along in this letter, you'll find details on how to take part in NAR's first 'Conference Year Round' session, at 1 pm Eastern time, that same day, April 14 on "How Prioritizing Wellness can Level Up your Career."

Our guest speaker this month is Lynn Dempsey, Commissioner of the Georgia Real Estate Commission and Appraisal BoardDempsey took over as the new commissioner in March of 2017 after selling out his interest in the family business, the Dempsey Auction Company. The real estate commission is one of the oldest regulatory boards in the state. In the past, he served as President of the Georgia Auctioneers Association and is a member of the Georgia Auctioneers Hall of Fame.


Lynn Dempsey, Commissioner of Real Estate Commission & Appraisal Board 
 (photo credit:  Alan Riquelmy / RN-T.com

New Member Orientation- Reschedule

We have changed the date for the New member orientation. If you are scheduled to attend, please make this note in your calendar. 

Topic: New Member Orientation
Time: Apr 15, 2021 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Katie will provide zoom link.

We showed up. 

Katie South, our AE is friends with the CEO/AE at the Newnan Coweta Board of Realtors where its members suffered a devastating tornado that destroyed and damaged homes. Many Realtors and affiliate members heeded the call via an email from Katie, sending supplies, shipped direct. Our big hero of the month is JEREMY OWENS with First Community Mortgage. He picked up supplies at our office, collected other members' donations and then personally drove the donations down to Newnan. 

Supplies delivered to Newnan-Coweta Board of Realtors by Jeremy Owens, First Community Mortgage



JEREMY OWENS
First Community Mortgage

I extend a heartfelt 'thank you' to Jeremy and I hope you will too when you see him.

FROM NAR & GAR

Georgia Association of Realtors Member Connect Summit 

Registration is open and it is free for GAR members. Held both virtually and in person, registration is free.  However, you must register to attend. Space is limited. So register early to ensure your spot. You'll have an opportunity to earn 3 hours of CE (led by Seth Weissman, GAR's General Counsel on Risk Management) and learn about emerging real estate trends as well as REALTOR® association resources to help elevate your business. Topics will include legislative update, economic update, GREC update, RPAC, professional standards and more.  Click below for Summit Schedule.


National Association of Realtors has just launched 'Conference Year Round'

The REALTORS® Conference & Expo no longer starts and ends in the fall.

NAR is officially launching “Conference Year-Round” this spring.

Conference Year-Round is your new destination to connect with fellow REALTORS®, colleagues, and industry experts from across the country.

With hot topics in real estate, personal development, and best practices for your virtual or in-person business, this is a recurring event that you won’t want to miss. Each session is designed to be interactive and encourage Q&A and open discussion. All sessions are free!

Join us as we continue the conversations happening at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo, all year long.


Woman sitting with coffee mug taking notes, looking out window

April’s Session: How Prioritizing Wellness Can Level Up Your Career

Date: Apr 14, 2021 12:00 PM CT

Register Now

It’s time to reshape your idea of wellness and level up your life and career.

We get it—you’re an extremely busy and dedicated real estate professional. That’s why through Conference Year-Round, you’ll get quick, clear breakdowns of insights that convey why something matters.

A study from the National Bureau of Economic Research shows the average workday has increased by 48.5 minutes, and number of meetings have gone up by 12.9 percent. It’s time to reshape your idea of wellness and level up your life and career.

Join REALTORS® Christine Hansen, Michelle Billings, and Scott Comey as they draw from their personal experiences to deliver real life solutions – solutions that will empower you to lead a healthy personal and professional life.

UPCOMING CE

The Cobb Association of Realtors is offering a free class, April 15, on 'How to Build a Successful Team'. More info here.

GAR Licensee Scholarships:  April 15 is deadline for courses completed first quarter (Jan 1 thru Mar 31).  More info here on scholarships.

Hall County Board of Realtors is sponsoring a Livestream class April 27 - "Systems & Tools" $99 for GAR Members.  More info here.

If you haven't already, please 'like' our Hall County Board of Realtors Facebook page to stay connected throughout the month.

I hope you'll make plans to attend the next GAR conference September 1-4, 2021 at IP Casino, Resort & Spa in Biloxi, Mississippi. We had a great time at Jekyll Island and learned lots too.

L to R:  Laura Smith, Amy Sutherland, Kim Yarrington, Sue Gross, Kim Waters, Chris Simmons

I hope to see you next Wednesday at the luncheon, in person or virtually. Mark your calendars for next month's luncheon, May 19.

All the best,

2021 President
Hall County Board of Realtors
770.540.3788
Association Executive
615 Oak St. 
Gainesville GA
770.534.1564