Membership News: April 16, 2024
 

April is Fair Housing Month

This Fair Housing Month, Metro South Association of REALTORS® has been proud to partner with Metro South Atlanta Realtists for Realtist Week 2024! Together, our members hosted a REALTOR® / Realtist Mixer at Arts Clayton to get to know one another and share our common goals. Afterward, we celebrated the 56th anniversary of the signing of the Fair Housing Act and discussed the progress we've made toward Democracy in Housing and the long road ahead. The Realtists and REALTORS® ended the week with a Community Day in Forest Park, where members of the public participated in financial education courses, received COVID-19 tests and vaccinations, enjoyed lunch & refreshments, and met with various vendors to provide assistance to anyone in need, all free of charge. Our REALTOR® Organization is extremely grateful to work so closely with Realtist President Cynthia Crawford and share our efforts to make homeownership a reality for more of our citizens here in the South Metro Atlanta Area.

 

Over the next 2 weeks, we encourage you to do your part in making fair housing a reality in our community. Here are some ways you can advance Fair Housing Initiatives as a REALTOR®:

Most importantly, we believe that it's important to recognize that Fair and Equitable Housing is not a reality for all members of our country and our community. It is up to us, the daily practitioners, to adhere to our Code of Ethics and go above and beyond to provide equitable opportunities for all, regardless of our differences. After all, our differences are the one true thing we all have in common. 
 

Happy Birthday To MSAR's Own Carole Savell!

Please join us in celebrating our Membership Director, Carole Savell, on her birthday, April 16, 2024! We are so thankful to have her. Be sure to Drop by the office and wish her a happy birthday, and show her how much we appreciate her!
 

Code Of Ethics Completion Requirement By 12/31/2024

All REALTORS® are required to complete a course that satisfies NAR's Code of Ethics requirements once every 3-year cycle. Our current cycle (7) started on January 1, 2022 and ends on December 31, 2024. You may use the link below to check your cycle 7 Code of Ethics compliance and take the course, free of charge. Please note that if you are not a new member, you will need to take the course for existing members.
 

Welcome New Members!

Upcoming Events
  • Lunch and Learn: Clayton County Down Payment Assistance Program, 
    • Instructor: Beverly Curry, Clayton County HUD
    • 4/17/24, 9:30am - 12:30pm
    • Location: MSAR Classroom
    • Complimentary
    • Click Here to Register
  • Membership Luncheon & Legislative Update
    • Guest Speaker: Representative Clint Crowe
    • 4/18/24, 11:30am - 1:30pm
    • Location: 10 N. Mulberry Street Jackson 30233 
    • Complimentary to MSAR Members
    • Click Here to Register
  • 3 Hours CE: Fair Housing 
    • Instructor: Joi Bostic
    • 4/24/24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
    • Location: MSAR Classroom
    • Complimentary to MSAR Members
    • Click Here to Register
  • Southside Hispanic Mastermind 
    • Speaker, Raquel Lavender
    • 5/9/24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
    • Location: Gabino's Mexican Grill, 1745 Rock Quarry Road, Stockbridge, GA 30281
    • Complimentary to all attendees. The entire session will be conducted in Spanish.
    • Click Here to Register
  • 3 Hours CE: Code of Ethics 
    • Instructor, Wade Gaddy
    • 5/15/24, 9:30am - 12:30pm
    • Location: MSAR Classroom
    • Complimentary to MSAR Members
    • Click Here to Register
  • 3 Hours CE: Protect Your Investment with a Home Inspection 
    • Instructor, Riki Mitchell
    • 5/28/24, 9:30am - 12:30pm
    • Location: MSAR Classroom
    • Complimentary to MSAR Members
    • Click Here to Register

All events are updated weekly at msarboard.com > Education & Events
 

Join Us For Our Next General Membership Meeting Thursday
 

2024 REALTOR® Of The Year Applications Are Now Open
Do you know of a MSAR member who embodies REALTOR® Spirit like none other? Someone who is involved in their communities, local, state, and/or national REALTOR® organizations? Someone who has several business accomplishments? Is it you?! Click the link below to nominate this person (or yourself) for the 2024 MSAR REALTOR® of the Year Award. The deadline for nominations is May 15, 2024.
 
Upon submission, the REALTOR® of the Year Committee will verify all submissions and meet to make a decision. The 2024 REALTOR® of the Year Award will be announced shortly thereafter and will have the opportunity to compete for the Georgia REALTORS® REALTOR® of the Year. The MSAR REALTOR® of the Year will be celebrated at the Officer Installation on December 12, 2024.

Reginald McCrary Scholarship Applications Are Now Open
Each year, the MSAR Education Foundation, through Metro South Association of REALTORS®, awards a $1500 scholarship to a graduate of an accredited high school program. If you are related to a high school senior who meets the following criteria, please encourage them to click the link below and fill out a scholarship application. Applications must be signed by a school counselor and the school principal, then returned to Education.Foundation@msarboard.com no later than May 13, 2024 at 5:00pm.
 
Scholarship Award Criteria:
  1. Applicants must have at least a "B" average as shown on their high school transcript.
  2. Applicants must have demonstrated leadership in school and / or community involvement.
  3. Applicants must have applied for or been accepted for enrollment in an accredited college or university and working toward a bachelor's or associate degree; or enrolled in a vocational-technical institution which leads to a certificate.
  4. Financial need of the applicant may be considered in the scholarship award.
  5. All applicants must be children, stepchildren, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, or nephews who are related to a Primary Member of the Metro South Association of REALTORS® and are graduating from an accredited high school program within the State of Georgia.
  6. The applicant's high school principal and school counselor must sign each application to verify the student's scholarship, character, and extracurricular activities.
  7. Recipients of the scholarship must register for and complete the minimum number of hours required to be classified as a full-time student at the institution of their choice and maintain a cumulative "C" average.
  8. The MSAR Education Foundation, through the Metro South Association of REALTORS®, makes no distinction in its scholarship awards based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
  9. The MSAR Education Foundation, through the Metro South Association of REALTORS®, reserves the right to make the final selection of each year's recipient. The scholarship decision of the MSAR Education Foundation, through the Metro South Association of REALTORS®, shall be final and uncontestable.
  10. Applications are due by May 13, 2024 at 5:00pm.
 

View Photos And Reels From COE

Are you missing the fun? Click the links below to see the 360 Reels and Photos from our fantastic event!
 

Must Read Issue Of REALTOR® Magazine Today About Pending Settlement
 

NAR Settlement Resources & Information

Click the video to see a word from our Leaders about the proposed NAR Settlement.
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Thank you, valued members of Metro South Association of REALTORS®, for your unwavering commitment to excellence in the real estate industry. 

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