Fall Legal Update Course is FULL

Join Ashley at GAAR on Tuesday, October 13th for her biannual legal update for 2 FREE CE.

Fall Legal Update with Ashley Strauss-Martin, NMAR General Counsel
2 CE (Core Elective)
Tuesday, October 13th  | 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Free for Members^ | $30 for Non-Members

This CE Course has maximized registration and is FULL.

Because of no-show fees, some members may cancel their registration if they can no longer make it. Please check the registration link periodically to see if seats open up.

https://www.gaar.com/education/detail/nmar-fall-legal-update-in-person-only-october-13-2026

Didn't hear about this course?
This course was advertised in the bi-monthly CE email sent to members on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month and was added to the GAAR Education Calendar in July. 

NMAR Virtual Legal Update

The state association is offering a virtual Legal Update with Ashley Strauss-Martin on Wednesday, September 30th at 10:00 am. Although there is no CE available for this virtual option, it is another means to get Ashley's updates and insights this fall

Staying informed is more important than ever in today’s market. Laws, regulations, and required forms continue to evolve, and keeping up helps REALTORS® protect their business, reduce risk, and serve clients with confidence. This Spring Legal Update offers a timely opportunity to stay ahead of changes that directly affect your day-to-day practice while earning two CE credits. Consider it a smart tune-up before the busy season hits full speed.

Learning Objectives:
  • Business Registration Requirements
  • FinCEN Reporting Requirements
  • Federal Lawsuits
  • N.A.R. Settlement
  • New/Revised Forms and Process
  • State Law Issues
  • Short-Term Rentals
  • Legislative Issues
  • Case Law

^ This course is offered at no initial cost as a GAAR member benefit. Due to high demand and limited seating, advance registration is required. If you are unable to attend, written cancellation notice must be submitted by replying to your class reminder email or by sending an email to education@gaar.com at least 24 hours prior to the start of class. Registrants who fail to provide proper notice and do not attend will be assessed a $15.00 No-Show Fee, which will be posted to the member’s GAAR account in accordance with GAAR policy.

Instructor: Ashley Strauss-Martin.Ms. Strauss-Martin has a B.A. from U. of South Florida and a J.D. from the UNM School of Law. She has been the NMAR General Counsel since 2007. She writes or reviews all NMAR Forms, runs the NMAR Legal Hotline. Ms. Strauss-Martin also writes articles on legal issues for the NMAR Voice, presents legal updates reviews all of NMAR contracts with third-parties, sits on and assists most NMAR Committees, draft, reviews and lobby bills at the state level and  serves as an expert witness before the state legislature on bills she's drafted and assists NMAR with any other legal issues that arise.