“This year, it was especially difficult to select our scholarship recipients, due to the nearly 100 outstanding applicants we received,” said Thaddius Watson, Educational Foundation Board President. “The Board sees great potential in Karin, Gisela, and Juan, and it’s our honor to support their goals with our annual scholarship.” The 2023 GFWAR Educational Foundation scholarship … Read more
MLS Clear Cooperation Policy NTREIS has adopted the “Clear Cooperation Policy” of the National Association of REALTORS® effective May 1, 2020. The policy requires listing brokers who are Participants in NTREIS MLS to submit their listing to the MLS within one business day of marketing the property to the public. The purpose of the MLS … Read more
Kit Marshall “Kit’s experience as an elected official and in the non-profit realm makes her an ideal fit for our team. With her wealth of knowledge of local and state governments, Kit will ensure our members’ voices are heard at every level,” stated Robert Gleason, GFWAR CEO. Before joining GFWAR, Marshall served in a volunteer … Read more
As required for REALTOR® membership renewal for 2022, all REALTORS® must complete at least 2.5 hours of ethics training that meets specific learning objectives and criteria. The current Cycle 6 deadline is December 31, 2021. Head to nar.realtor/code-of-ethics-training to check your status on your NAR profile. If you discover that you still need to fulfill … Read more
As teachers balance the demands of teaching both in-person and remote learning students, and adjust their classrooms to keep students and themselves safe from COVID-19, they are facing new and different supply needs than in your typical school year. The GFWAR Diversity & Inclusion Committee is heading up this effort to restock the supply cabinets for … Read more
“I believe that this is the greatest REALTOR® Association in the state of Texas, and I’m honored to be able to serve and lead alongside such a dedicated group that makes up our Board of Directors,” said Calahan. Calahan has been involved with GFWAR since 2015, where he has served on the Governmental Affairs, Global, … Read more
Both Harrier and Greiner will play an integral role in the organization’s efforts to provide the highest level of service to its members and the community, upholding GFWAR’s legacy of being the local voice of real estate for over a century. Amanda Harrier will grow GFWAR’s member engagement and community outreach as the Director of … Read more
GFWAR is committed to upholding fair housing law as well as offering equal professional service to all in their search for real property. To that end, a number of continuing education opportunities and programs are available this month with a focus on equitable access to housing and discernment of implicit bias. We encourage all REALTORS® … Read more
“I am so proud of the work our 2020 President, Shelby Kimball, did for GFWAR amid a pandemic,” said Elizabeth. “I am looking forward to the opportunity to lead our organization as we continue to navigate the challenges and celebrations in 2021.” Elizabeth McCoy started her real estate career with Williams Trew in 2002 and … Read more
The GFWAR Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the 2021 Slate of GFWAR Officers and Directors, which will be voted on at the GFWAR Annual Membership Meeting on Friday, October 16, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. held via Zoom. The GFWAR Nominating Committee reviewed the nominations received in June from the general membership … Read more