New Member Resources
Welcome to GFWAR
Professional Development & CE
GFWAR offers professional development opportunities that can help you achieve your career goals, from continuing education programs that fulfill basic license renewal requirements, to designation and certification courses.
- Visit our online calendar for a full list of upcoming classes, CE opportunities, events, and more.
- Download a list of recommended classes for new REALTORS®
- Confused about SAE and CE requirements? Visit the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) website’s list of license renewal requirements
Get Involved
Committee service means you have a voice in how your REALTOR® Association runs, and you become an integral part of its success. GFWAR needs your input to be the best Association to serve you!
No matter what you’re interested in, there’s a committee for everyone at GFWAR. Plus, when you join a committee, you make connections that expand your professional circle.
Visit the Committees page of our website and look over the descriptions of each one to find out more about what they do. Most committees do not require special qualifications and welcome new members at any time of the year. Email info@gfwar.org with any questions, or to express interest in joining a committee.
You're Invited
Meeting professionals in your industry through GFWAR events can help you grow your business and stay current on important issues and trends. GFWAR offers events for members throughout the year.
Below is a list of regular, recurring events, but there are many more that take place throughout the year as committees work to produce panels, present speakers, and organize service projects. Upcoming events are listed on the website’s event calendar, in the Monday email newsletter, and on social media.
- Business After Hours - Happy hours that take place throughout the Greater Fort Worth area
- Coffee Talk - Monthly free speaker series on hot topic issues, currently held virtually
- Awards Meeting and Luncheon - Presentation of GFWAR’s annual awards and a keynote speaker
- Pickleball Happy Hour - A fundraiser for TREPAC
- YPN Happy Hour
- Annual Member Meeting - An update for membership and a keynote speaker
- TREPAC Patio Party - A fun, fundraising event for TREPAC
- Holiday Luncheon - A holiday gathering that also serves as a fundraiser for a local cause
- Installation - An annual celebration and swearing in of the new GFWAR Board of Directors
- REALTOR® Night at the Rodeo - A fundraiser for TREPAC
Helpful Resources and Links
Members have access to the Texas REALTORS® Legal Hotline. It is your link to an attorney who can provide information about real estate law and related matters. (FYI - The designated REALTOR® for your office will be notified by e-mail when you call.)
Sales Apprentice Education (SAE) hours are required for first time renewals. Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation is a great way to get your required SAE hours. It consists of three courses that can be taken in any order and each satisfies 30 hours of SAE.
There are pre-license and post-license costs one should prepare for. Learn more.