Read Q&A Here Senate Bill 9 unpacked and explained. Learn why it needs a little more work before C.A.R. can fully endorse the measure.
Robert Sandoval
4th Quarter MLS Fees Due Tuesday October 12
Pay MLS Fees Online If You Are Prefer or are Late… please fill out this Credit Card Authorization form to reinstate your MLS Service.
How To Be Fair in Fair Housing
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Beyond the Obvious. Understand the intersection between DEI and Fair Housing and how, as a REALTOR®, we need to advocate the advancing of homeownership in underserved communities. This webinar is A REevent sponsored by GAOR and many other associations. How To Be Fair in Fair Housing Thursday, October 14, 2021 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Free Registration HereFor GAOR Members Event Link: www.reevents.live Password: dei2021
340-Unit Affordable Housing Development – Glendale’s Largest
Glendale’s Largest Affordable Housing Slated for a large parcel just south of the SR-134 freeway. An agreement struck between Glendale officials and two non-profit developers is expected to result in the construction of the largest affordable housing complex in the city’s history. Read Article On a Related Article A study found that there are more than 4,322 residential conversions scheduled to start work in the City of Los Angeles during 2022, highlighted by the upcoming adaptive reuse of the historic Hollywood Western Building into 79 income-restricted apartments. That is a sharp uptick from 2020, when Los Angeles saw 1,073 new homes created through conversions – good for fifth in the nation at the time.
GAOR Centennial Gala Celebration – Tickets Now On Sale
Buy your GAOR Centennial Gala tickets online at our GAOR Store. Gala: October 21, 2021 Chevy Chase Country Club 3067 Chevy Chase Drive, GlendaleComplimentary Valet Cocktail Hour: 6 p.m. Followed By Dinner and a Full Program Join Us For Our Premier Showing of our Centennial Retrospective Video Buy Tickets Online — OR — Pay For Tickets Using GAOR Credit Card Authorization Form AND !! Join The GAOR Centennial Pride SELFIE Campaign MOBILE VISITORS: You can bypass the PayPal button by selecting ‘CHECK OUT’ Prev 1of3 Next DESKTOP: You can bypass the PayPal button by selecting ‘More Payment Options’ SHOPIFY Flash This QR Code to A Colleague and They Will Be Sent Directly to The GAOR Store! PDF Form Flash This QR Code to A Colleague and They Will Be Sent Directly to This GAOR Credit Card Authorization Form!
Office Closed October 11th – Columbus Day
Learn More About The Origins of Columbus Day. The Origins of Columbus Day
GAOR Affiliate Panel Discussion – Easements and Encroachments
Please join this exclusive GAOR Panel Discussion to answer all your questions and concerns about TITLE. No question is too basic or too complicated for our panelist to address. This panel discussion will be held at our weekly Town Hall Meeting on October 13, 2021. Share this with your colleages on your social media outlets and please join us at 9 a.m., September 15. MODERATOR Taline Baghdassarian – The Elite Team Taline Baghdassarian is Vice President of Sales at Chicago title. Taline and her longtime business partner Steve joined forces with Anthony and Mary to form the Elite Title Team! Taline started in the title industry in 1992, the Elite title team combined are close to 100 years of closing transactions. Taline and the Elite Title Team have the tools and knowledge needed to get your deals across the finish line. Taline spends all her free time with her 2...
Proud Sponsor of the Glendale Educational Foundation
GAOR is once again a proud sponsor of the Glendale Educational Foundation. We also encourage you all to support their mission and our local children’s education. The foundation is holding a virtual State of The Schools Breakfast. You can support this important foundation by buying an individual or family ticket. You are also welcome to become a Copper, Silver, Gold, or Platinum sponsor! WHEN: Thursday, September 30 TIME: 8 a.m. TO 9 a.m. Learn How Here
Redistricting – How It Works
Let’s take this opportunity to talk about the process that will influence elections and representation in California for the next 10 years — redistricting. What Is Redistricting? Who Draws The New District Maps? How Do They Decide Where To Draw The Lines? How CAn I Check On My Congressional/State Senate/State Assembly District’s Boundaries? How Do I Check On Redistricting In My County? What About My City Council Or School District’s Redistricting Process? What If I Still Want To Give Feedback On The Maps? Still Have A Question or comments? Here Is How It Works
2nd Foreclosure Crisis? GAD Corner
Would-be homebuyers who are waiting for a surge in foreclosures and for prices to plunge are likely to find themselves facing even higher prices next year. To add potential insult to injury, many forecasts suggest that homebuyers will be facing higher interest rates after the crisis as well. There are many reasons why it’s not “2008 all over again.” Read Why We Are In a Much Less Amount of Systemic Risk
Defensible Space As Defined by C.A.R.
Defensible space is the “buffer zone” that homeowners create between a structure on the property and any flammable grass, trees, shrubs, or wildland area that surround it. There are state and local laws that require certain property owners to maintain defensible space on their property. Read The C.A.R. Quick Guide
3 Reasons to Get Your Pricing Strategy Advisor Certification
The Market May Favor It Better Closing Process Stand Out From Competition Read Article NAR PSA Certification
Glendale Councilmember Ardy Kassakhian Talks About Tenant Landlord Ad Hoc Committee
Glendale Councilmember Ardy Kassakhian addresses GAOR’s concern about the City of Glendale’s newly formed Tenant Landlord Ad Hoc Committee. Here it is in case you missed it. Visit Landlord / Tenant Ad-Hoc Committee Page Watch Town Hall Discussion
GAOR GAD Greg Astorian on Housing Affordability Index for SFRs
In case you missed it, here is our GAOR Government Affairs Director, Greg Astorian, reviewing a few local examples of our Housing Affordability Index for Single Family Residences in Glendale, Burbank & Pasadena. The numbers say it all, which is why we need more affordable housing.
Realtor Safety Day Recording
In case you missed it, here is a recording of GAOR sponsored REALTOR® Safety Day from RE Events. View REALTOR® Safety Day Recording
First Time Home Buyers Rent History Can Now Be Used in Risk Assessment
This is a BIG Deal for First-Time Home Buyers! Fannie Mae Will be adding the history of rent payment for the 1st time buyer to its DU (Desktop Underwriter). ““Positive rent payment history” refers to a new feature, effective Sept. 18, which will allow DU to use verification of asset (VOA) reports (i.e., bank statement data) to identify recurring rent payments to potentially enhance DU’s credit assessment of prospective, first-time home buyers.” See Release Notes View the Positive Rent Payment History Facts
What are 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges?
1031 Like-Kind Exchanges are critical to America’s economy. Hear the whole story and how eliminating this tax incentive can be bad for your clients and their investments. Like-kind exchanges — when you exchange real property used for business or held as an investment solely for other business or investment property that is the same type or “like-kind.” Properties are of like-kind if they’re of the same nature or character, even if they differ in grade or quality. Learn more in the brief video overview below. Visit IRS.gov for more information
GAOR GAD Greg Astorian on Housing Affordability Index
In case you missed it, here is our GAOR Government Affairs Director, Greg Astorian, reviewing a few local examples of our Housing Affordability Index for Glendale, Burbank & Pasadena. The numbers say it all, which is why we need more affordable housing.
In Case You Missed It, Here is Today’s Panel Discussion on TITLE (Pt 1 of 2)
For those who could not attend our Town Hall Caravan Meeting today, here is a recording of our Affiliate Panel Discussion on TITLE. This is part one of a two-part series brought to members by Zabrina Carroll, Affiliate Chair. The second panel will be held October 13. Be sure to attend part two at our Town Hall Meeting. MODERATOR: Taline Baghdassarian PANELISTS: DANIEL HWANG Vice President of Sales at FIRST AMERICAN TITLE servicing the Glendale, Burbank, La Canada, and La Crescenta real estate community. RAUL CONTRERAS – OLD REPUBLIC TITLE A consummate professional who returns every call! STEVE SOMMERS – CHICAGO TITLE Steve Summers is Vice President of Sales at Chicago title.
REALTOR® Safety Day – Sept 10 AT 10 a.m.
GAOR is proud to sponsor REALTOR® Safety Day. There is no cost to our members. RE Events is hosting this important webinar and there will be a lineup of guest speakers covering: Personal Safety Workplace Safety Cyber Security: Josh Sharfman, Chief Technology & Innovation Officer Crisis Management: Connie Meyers Hazard Safety: Veronica Verde, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (FEMA) Speakers from FEMA (Dept. of Homeland Security) and the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Dept. will talk about natural disasters (including wildfire and flood), as well as active shooter situations. Join the annual REALTOR® Safety Day hosted by RE Events Sept. 10, 2021 at 10 a.m. Register for REALTOR® Safety Day See Promo Video Click Here to Learn About Two NAR Safety Webinars In Case You Missed It, Here is The Event Recording
Rent Relief Dashboard Demonstrated By GAORs Government Affairs Director
In case you missed it, here is our GAOR Government Affairs Director, Greg Astorian, reviewing the California Is Key ‘Rent Relief Dashboard.’ The numbers say it all, which is why we need to stay on top of this initiative. Go To Dashboard
Realtor Safety Month 2021
The goal of the REALTOR® Safety Program is to reduce the number of safety incidents that occur in the industry. REALTORS® accomplish this goal together by improving a Safety Culture that requires us all to: Talk about safetyCreate a Safety PlanFollow Your Safety PlanEncourage Your Fellow REALTORS® to do the same Here are the top 5 safety action items for REALTORS® Plan Your Safety StrategyTips and Best PracticesTraining VideosPersonal Protection ResourcesTake the REALTOR® Safety Pledge Check out NAR’s collection of Safety Articles Brokerage SafetyConvention SafetyPersonal and Professional SafetySafety and TechnologySafety at Open Houses and on Property ShowingsSafety for Commercial and Rural Real EstateSafety Tips to Share With Your Clients During the REALTOR® Safety Month, please make the time to join NAR and other members at two webinars on September 15 and 16. Start Here With NAR Do Not Miss This Year’s TWO Scheduled NAR WEBINARS Check Out NAR’s Library of...Continue reading
GAOR Affiliate Panel Discussion – Explore The Different Ways to Hold Title
Please join this exclusive GAOR Panel Discussion to answer all your questions and concerns about TITLE. No question is too basic or too complicated for our panelist to address. This panel discussion will be held at our weekly Town Hall Meeting on September 15, 2021. Share this with your colleages on your social media outlets and please join us at 9 a.m., September 15. MODERATOR Taline Baghdassarian – The Elite Team Taline Baghdassarian is Vice President of Sales at Chicago title. Taline and her longtime business partner Steve joined forces with Anthony and Mary to form the Elite Title Team! Taline started in the title industry in 1992, the Elite title team combined are close to 100 years of closing transactions. Taline and the Elite Title Team have the tools and knowledge needed to get your deals across the finish line. Taline spends all her free time with her 2...
SB9 Explained By GAORs Government Affairs Director
In case you missed it, here is our GAOR Government Affairs Director, Greg Astorian, reviewing the impacts of SB9. Greg also touches on Cal Fire restrictions on culdesacs.
Happy Labor Day
The GAOR offices will be closed on Labor Day, September 6th. Have a safe holiday weekend with family and friends. The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated in New York City on Tuesday, September 5, 1882. Following the deaths of 13 workers during the Pullman Strike in June of 1894, President Grover Cleveland made reconciliation with the labor movement a top political priority, and Labor Day become a federal holiday in 1894. Read More…
Cycle 6 NAR Code of Ethics Training Required By All
ALL REALTORS® are required to complete Code Of Ethics training. If you have completed your CYCLE 6 requirement, read no further. If you haven’t, it is mandatory that you take this three-year certification to keep your NAR status active. If you are unsure of your compliance status, you can check here. Check My Ethics Compliance Code of Ethics Training as mandated by NAR every three years. This course is required to be completed by December 31, 2021, so please DO NOT DELAY! We urge you to complete this course as soon as possible and avoid the end-of-year rush. There will be no exceptions for those who do not complete it before the deadline. Once you have completed the Code of Ethics Training, you must email us a copy of your certificate to gaor@gaor.org. As a REALTOR® it is one’s obligation to represent competency, fairness, and high integrity of our profession....Continue reading
Application Window for California’s $5.2B Renter Assistance Program Reopens September 1
The program is expected to cover all back rent accrued by low-income households during the pandemic. For assistance filling out applications for rental assistance, prospective applicants call a dedicated hotline at 833-687-0967. See Article Emergency Renters Assistance Program Unpaid Rent or Utilities?
LA Seen Through Census Data: Older, Richer, and More Diverse,
California, for the first time ever, lost a congressional seat. But the state didn’t lose people. Its population grew by 2.3 million, or 6%. The nation, however, grew even more, by 7.4%. Los Angeles County’s population now numbers 10,014,009 residents. It added 195,404 people in the past decade, or about the equivalent of the entire population of Mobile, Alabama. But that is still the slowest growth ever recorded for the county over a 10-year period. See Article Is the Count Correct?
Property Taxes Are About to Rise
The 2020 housing boom may “take a couple of years to fully translate into dramatically higher property tax bills because counties usually reassess property values every few years, often three-year intervals,” Brian Davis of Spark Rental, which provides software for housing providers, told realtor.com®. About 34 states restrict how much taxes can increase in a single year too, providing some level of protection to homeowners. For example, California limits that assessed home values cannot grow more than 2% in a year until the home is sold See Realtor Magazine Article
Supra XpressKEY Holders – Time’s Up
For those who have a Supra XpressKey, this technology is being phased out and will no longer be supported beginning OCTOBER 1st! Please see your email on the steps you need to take to convert to e-KEY! You can also view the email here!
Charlie Suh – In Memoriam
We are sad to report the passing of a long-time member Charlie Suh. Charlie was a member for 30 years and will be dearly missed. Funeral services are August 26 at 5 p.m. at Han Kook Mortuary. 2045 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90018 If you would like to share a memory that we can add,please share your thoughts below and we will update this post. I knew Charlie Suh as being a very nice person and a good agent. I knew him at least 25 years. I will always remember him as always had a smile on his face. Rest in peace Charlie. Gigi Ramirez Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please Share Your Thoughts or Story BelowYour Name * Custom Captcha * = Submit Due to spammers, to submit a message on this website, you are required to complete a math problem. (+) Addition...
Los Angeles to Require Public Listing of New Affordable Housing Units
A rule change approved by the Los Angeles City Council could make it a little bit easier to find affordable housing. The L.A. Council voted to require that all covenanted affordable units in the City of Los Angeles must be listed publicly on the website lahousing.lacity.org, as well as the on leasing website for any relevant project. Additionally, the Council’s instructions to the Housing Department and City Attorney also require an open application process for the new units. Until now, the process of actually applying for (and securing) one of those coveted affordable units is often unclear. While any income-restricted financed by the city is listed publicly, projects built with private funds had until now not been subject to the same requirement. Go To Article
RentSpree is Now an i-Tech Integrated Core Product
Available to all CRMLS users at no extra cost! Below is a short video explaining the benefits of RentSpree: What is RentSpree? RentSpree is a premier rental application and tenant screening tool. Through a simple link, tenants can apply to rental properties in minutes. You receive a complete rental application, credit report and score, criminal background check, and eviction report – all at no cost to you! (Applicants pay a $30 screening fee.) What’s the new integration? We have added an “Online Screening” field to residential lease input forms. It is now a required field for lease listings in all CRMLS-supported MLS systems. Just select “RentSpree” in this field if you want to collect rental applications via the MLS! (You may also select “None” if you wish to opt out.) Find out exactly where to find this new field in i-Tech.
GAOR Affiliate – Welcome Back Social
Join Us! AUGUST 17 | 6 TO 8 P.M. The GAOR Affiliate Committee is currently selling tickets to their ‘Welcome Back Social’. Where? GAOR Open Air Parking Lot A $10 ticket includes Food, Drinks, and a Raffle Ticket! Flash this QR code to a colleague so they too can easily purchase tickets online!
New Time! YPN Hiking Event – August 22 – 7:00 a.m.
Please join GAOR’s YPN committee members on a summer hike in the hills of Glendale’s. Take in vistas of the city of Glendale, downtown L.A. and The Valley. Meet up with us at the trail head at the Brand Library. The trail head is just behind the library’s parking lot. The hike can be strenuous yet suitable for people in any condition. It being August, we are planning for sunny weather, and a hot summer day can take its toll. Hence, the starting time of 7:00 .a.m. Still unsure? Not to worry. Take it at your own pace. Take the trail as far as you like and make an about-face when you’ve reached your threshold. The trail is wide and trafficked by many day-hikers. Be sure to… Wear a pair of hiking shoes with good tread; boots are not necessary. Apply plenty of sunscreen Carry plenty of water. Bring a...Continue reading
In what positive ways has the Glendale Association of Realtors helped to influence the high quality of life in the City of Glendale?
In what positive ways has the Glendale Association of Realtors helped to influence the high quality of life in the City of Glendale?Continue reading
CRMLS Training Schedule – Quarter 4
Following is the CRMLS Training Schedule for the fourth quarter of 2021. 10/5/2021 – 1:00pm-2:30pm – List for Success in CRMLS Rapattoni10/19/2021 – 1:00pm-2:00pm – ShowingTime for the MLS11/2/2021 – 1:00pm-2:00pm – CRMLS Systems and Products11/16/2021 – 1:00pm-2:00pm – Realtors Property Resource See All Classes
Affiliate Spotlight – August 11 Town Hall
Join us and get acquainted with Deanna Scortino (The Knife Gal) of CUTCO Closing Gifts as she discusses the importance of retaining clients. Hear What Deanna Has To Say at Our August 11th Town Hall
Glendale Caravans Are Back
We are happy to bring back both the Glendale and Sunland/Tujunga Caravans. Our meeting before Caravan will still be virtual via our weekly Town Hall. To have your listing published in i-Tech… Members, please add Broker Open Showings in i-TECH MLS. See some reference screenshots below. Non-members, please complete this form. All REALTORS® are encouraged to show up to our Town Hall meeting to pitch your listing to our membership. Listing photos will be displayed while you give your best elevator pitch (45-90 seconds). Town Hall Meeting: Wednesdays @ 9:00 a.m. Glendale Broker Opens: Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sunland / Tujunga Broker Opens: Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. See you there. Best of luck with your listing. Caravan Request Form for Non-members MembersLearn How To Add, View, and Print Caravan Listings in i-TechLearn How to Comply With Caravan Rules View Glendale Wednesday’s Caravan ListContinue reading
NAR President | Navigating the Housing Market, Industry Disruptors, and the DOJ Reversal
NAR President, Charlie Oppler discusses challenging issues that ultimately affect all REALTORS®. Mr. Oppler sets the record straight on misconceptions by some about the real estate industry. Commissions for real estate agents and brokers are negotiable. Always have been. Always will be. Let’s put that on the table right now.Charlie Oppler, NAR President Watch The Interview Read President Oppler’s Op-Ed
AB571 | Housing Supply Explained
Watch this C.A.R. instructional video. C.A.R. Supports AB571
GAOR Leadership Institute
Spread the word! Starting in Q1 of 2022, the GAOR Leadership Committee will launch a new program called the GAOR Leadership Institute. The program was developed and designed to groom REALTORS® to be future advocates for their community, leaders in our local real estate industry, and productive members of our Association of REALTORS®. Share PDF Flyer Please Post This Flyer In Your Office! Learn About GAOR’s Leadership Institute
Glendale Open House Sign Policy – REMINDER
Directional Sign Policy As a REALTOR®, you must be aware of and comply with the City of Glendale Municipal Code, Zoning, Chapter 30.33.110 (Signs). Learn about… Public location options Display information requirements Sizing limitations Safety requirements Types of signs permitted Quantity limits per Open House Weekend display hours (8:00 a.m. to 7 p.m.) on Saturdays and Sundays Caravan hours Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Glendale Sign Policy
2020 NAR-DOJ Agreement Regarding MLS Rules
Listen to Lesley Muchow, Deputy General Counsel and Vice President, Legal Affairs and Antitrust Compliance give an update. The rule changes re-affirm that MLSs and brokerages, as always, must provide consumers all properties that fit their criteria regardless of compensation offered or the name of the listing brokerage.While NAR has long encouraged buyers’ agents to explain how they expect to be paid, typically through offers of cooperative compensation from sellers’ agents, there will be a rule that more definitively states that buyers’ agents cannot represent that their services are free to clients.Finally, with the seller’s prior approval, a licensed real estate agent will have access to the lockboxes of properties listed on an MLS even if the agent does not subscribe to the MLS.WATCH VIDEO Hear What Our NAR Has To Say
Affiliate Spotlight – June 21 Town Hall
Join us and get acquainted with Raul Contreras of Old Republic Title as he discusses Title Insurance for Residential & Commercial Real Estate. Hear What Raul Has To Say at Our June 21st Town Hall
California Voters by Region
In case you missed it, here is our GAOR Government Affairs Director, Greg Astorian, reviewing California voters.
New Realtor.com Webinar Will Help Make You More Successful
On Wednesday July 14th at 10am PST Realtor.com® has invited all members of the California Association of REALTORS® to attend its Apples to Oranges, the Realtor.com Difference webinar. This webinar was created to make you more successful in today’s ultra competitive real estate market by showing you how to take advantage of the Realtor.com difference. You will also learn how Realtor.com products and services are designed to keep you at the heart of the homebuyer and seller journey. What your REALTOR® colleagues are saying… “This presentation totally changed my impression of Realtor.com. Thank you.” (attendee, New York Association of REALTORS®) “Appreciate the tips and direction to have a good on-line presence through REALTOR.com.” (attendee, Michigan REALTORS®) “Made me realize I need to update my profile and become more acquainted with their services. I love that they are trying to keep the realtor relevant.” (attendee, Minnesota REALTORS®) As a way of...Continue reading
Rapattoni / Matrix CRMLS Q3 Training Schedule
CRMLS has Rapattoni and Matrix class schedule available for 2021 Quarter 3.Reserve your training today. Take Me To Class The Schedule
Glendale Police Are All Out on National Night Out
National Night Out is an annual event that promotes police-community partnership and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhood a safer and more caring place to live. National Night Out is about getting to know your neighbors and the officers that patrol your neighborhoods. By knowing who your neighbors are, you will recognize the suspicious person(s) and activity. Please help us share this event with our Glendale residents and community. The Glendale Police Department encourages all of our Glendale residents to participate in this neighborhood camaraderie, either by attending or hosting. This year’s National Night Out event is on August 3rd! Download Meeting Flyer Download Event Flyer Learn More About National Night Out Register To Participate
Say No To A Rental Registry For The City of Glendale
The Glendale City Council is considering the formation of a Rental Registry in our city. Please lend your voice to our cause and oppose the formation of a Rental Registry. This issue is important to Realtors® and their clients because this is just another attempt to chip away at private property rights and an overture to potential rent control. I Oppose A Rental Registry! Where Do I Sign?