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86th Annual GIAR Awards and Circle of Excellence Banquet Our biggest banquet to date!   This year, we had over 400 in attendance for the 86th Annual GIAR Awards and Circle of Excellence Banquet! We are so grateful to be able to honor and celebrate all of our Circle of Excellence recipients on their 2023-year…

NAR Litigation Update Fellow members, The Sitzer-Burnett verdict and the copycat cases filed across the country have raised questions about the way real estate professionals do their jobs and how consumers can hire and compensate us. Since the litigation began, we have worked consistently to reach a resolution with the plaintiffs. In the months since the Sitzer-Burnett verdict, we…

February Housing Indicators   GAR provides housing indicators on a monthly basis to our members free of charge. In partnership with ShowingTime MarketStats – a division of the Minneapolis Association of REALTORS® –  each report features concise information on basic housing statistics with easy-to-follow charts that help the viewer to see market trends. In order…

Register for the 86th Annual GIAR Awards and Circle of Excellence Banquet! The 86th Annual Awards and Circle of Excellence Banquet is quickly approaching! If you plan on joining us on March 8th at the Jekyll Island Convention Center, please complete the following steps below!   Register for the Banquet Submit your table registration (optional)…

2024 GIAR Leadership Slate and Nominees Please note that we will be electing 2024 GIAR leadership at the upcoming Membership meeting on Friday, Sept. 15th, 2023. The proposed slate will be presented for a vote and approval at that time. There are no bylaw changes. Categories Continuing Education Events MLS News Public Uncategorized Archives Archives…

Apply for GIAR Leadership for 2024! Leadership, noun, –  The action of leading a group of people or an organization. – The state or position of being a leader. – The leaders of an organization, country, etc.   The 2024 Leadership Application is open! If you feel led to be a leader at the Golden…

June is National Homeownership Month June is National Homeownership Month, when we promote the benefits of homeownership and recommit to creating opportunities for future homeowners. REALTORS® strive to ensure all Americans have the opportunity to achieve homeownership, the centerpiece of the American Dream and the pathway to economic well-being and intergenerational wealth-building. The Biden administration…

“AI Use in Real Estate Comes with Copyright Concerns” How do you feel about AI (artificial intelligence)? NAR released an article in their REALTOR® Magazine, May Edition titled “AI Use in Real Estate Comes with Copyright Concerns”. This is one that is worth the read! Technology is forever growing and evolving, make sure you are…

Senior Advice- Assisted Living in Georgia Assisted Living in Georgia Georgia is a New South haven for seniors looking for low taxes, rich culture, and a manageable cost of living. With a history that goes back to before the founding of the United States, Georgia has countless cultural and historical sites, some dating from before…

2023 RPAC Auction This past Thursday, the GIAR Governmental Affairs and RPAC committee hosted a very successful RPAC (REALTOR® Political Action Committee) Auction fundraiser! RPAC ensures that your interests are represented when laws, ordinances, and regulations are being enacted. When RPAC decides whether to contribute to candidates, the only consideration is how supportive they are…