NAR Approves Comprehensive Updates to Modernize MLS Handbook
The recommendations, which constitute the most extensive update to the MLS Handbook in 20 years, will be reflected in the 2026 MLS Handbook, scheduled to be published in January 2026.
The recommendations, which constitute the most extensive update to the MLS Handbook in 20 years, will be reflected in the 2026 MLS Handbook, scheduled to be published in January 2026.
Owners who delegate rent-setting to third-party property managers, real estate brokerage firms and brokers that also offer property management services, or owners who use national “revenue management” platforms should review and update their contracts well before the Dec. 15, 2025, effective date.
By executing the Strategic Plan, NAR will modernize the association, deliver greater member value, respond to an evolving industry landscape, and provide transparent metrics to hold the association accountable.
HGAR Classes are Currently
Being Offered Via Zoom!
Please contact our Member Success Team with any questions!
support@hgar.com /914-681-0833
HGAR 22.5 Hour Virtual Education Card—February 3 – CORE Day* with Dorothy Botsoe
February 3 – Property Tax Grievance* with Carole McCann
February 4 – How to Be A Real Live Agent: Mastering VIRTUAL Real Estate* with Katheryn DeClerck
February 6 – Matrix: Adding and Editing* with LaVerne Brown-Williams (Saturday Course!)
Matrix: Searches* with LaVerne Brown-Williams (Saturday Course!)
February 10 – Contracts to Closings* with William O’Keefe
February 12 – Anatomy of a Home ll: Heating System, Hot Water Systems, Fuels, Air Conditioning* with Josef Fasolino
February 16 – Matrix 1: Introduction to Matrix* with Ismail Kolya
February 18 – Work w/ Municipalities- Navigating the Assessors Office/Building Dept. Like a Pro* with Katheryn DeClerck
February 19 – My Seller is Distressed! Is This a Short Sale? (2 hrs. Agency)* with Dorothy Botsoe
February 22 – Is That Pony A Pet? Understanding Assistance Animals (Fair Housing)* with Katheryn DeClerck
February 23 – Matrix 2: The Next Step into Matrix* with Ismail Kolya
February 24 – Co-ops and Condos* with Barry Kramer
February 25 – Matrix 3: Matrix to the Max* with Ismail Kolya
February 28 – Instanet Forms & AuthentiSign* with Katheryn DeClerck (Sunday Course!)
HomeSnap Mobile App* with Katheryn DeClerck (Sunday Course!)
*Course qualifies for the Virtual Card
45 Hr. Broker Course – Includes Fair Housing & 1 hr. Agency – Daytime
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays thru March 10th
Please visit https://www.hgar.com/class/45-hr-broker-class-20210217 for more information.
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WHITE PLAINS—The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors will be holding free events highlighting association initiatives, as well as legislative
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Schmelzer was born on April 11, 1940, and was the founder of Tryax Realty Management Inc. of the Bronx.
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