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Jun 25, 2020

Decoding REALTOR® Designations & Certifications

Designations and Certifications are specialized credentials for REALTORS® to demonstrate their expertise for a specific niche. Both can build your knowledge base and set you apart…

Jun 24, 2020

Update on 1645 University Building

Last year, GAAR Members purchased the property north of the REALTOR® building at 1645 University Blvd NE. Over the past few months, significant work has been done…

Jun 24, 2020

Southwest MLS Update for June 2020

Jeff Bratton, Southwest MLS Manager provides a video update for June 2020. Tune in for this month's news.

<div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/new-privacy-features-in-flex-for-june-2020" title="New Privacy features in FLEX for June 2020"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/flex-updates_1.jpg" alt="New Privacy features in FLEX for June 2020" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-24">Jun 24, 2020</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/new-privacy-features-in-flex-for-june-2020" title="New Privacy features in FLEX for June 2020">New Privacy features in FLEX for June 2020</a></h2> <p><p>Flexmls is a launching several features for the month of June. Please take a moment to learn about the new Privacy Options for your listing photos and…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/beware-of-scammers" title="BEWARE of Scammers"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/Scam_cc.jpg" alt="BEWARE of Scammers" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-23">Jun 23, 2020</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/beware-of-scammers" title="BEWARE of Scammers">BEWARE of Scammers</a></h2> <p><h1 class="null" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#cc0000"><span style="font-size:36px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>Scam Alert for Members</strong></span></span></span></h1> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#cc0000"><span style="font-size:24px"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica neue,helvetica,sans-serif">As golf courses reopen, it looks like scammers are also…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/governor-naming-june-home-ownership-month" title="Governor proclaims June as “Home Ownership Month”"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/HOM-cover.jpg" alt="Governor proclaims June as “Home Ownership Month”" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-22">Jun 22, 2020</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/governor-naming-june-home-ownership-month" title="Governor proclaims June as “Home Ownership Month”">Governor proclaims June as “Home Ownership Month”</a></h2> <p><p>The New Mexico Association of REALTORS® (NMAR) collaberates with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to officially proclaim June as “Home Ownership Month”!</p> <p>New Mexico is now aligned with…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/nar-applauds-supreme-court-ruling-on-lgbtq-equality" title="NAR Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Equality"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/NAR-logo-cover.png" alt="NAR Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Equality" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-17">Jun 17, 2020</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/nar-applauds-supreme-court-ruling-on-lgbtq-equality" title="NAR Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Equality">NAR Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Equality</a></h2> <p><p>WASHINGTON (June 15, 2020) – The U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling Monday affirming workplace discrimination protection for LGBTQ individuals nationwide. The 6-3 opinion states…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/dont-miss-compliance-alerts" title="Don’t Miss Compliance Alerts!"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/text_alert.jpg" alt="Don’t Miss Compliance Alerts!" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-16">Jun 16, 2020</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/dont-miss-compliance-alerts" title="Don’t Miss Compliance Alerts!">Don’t Miss Compliance Alerts!</a></h2> <p><p>No member wants to receive a fine, but one of the top reasons SWMLS REALTORS® receive a compliance fine, is because they didn't see the warning…</p> </div> </div> <hr class="hr" /> <div class="row"> <div class="small-12 medium-3 columns"> <p class="text-center"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/google-to-prevent-housing-ads-targeting-zip-codes-demographics" title="Google to Prevent Housing Ads Targeting ZIP Codes, Demographics"><img src="https://www.gaar.com/images/uploads/blog/online-advertising.png" alt="Google to Prevent Housing Ads Targeting ZIP Codes, Demographics" class="float-left bordered-image" /></a></p> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-9 columns"> <span class="event-date"><time class="pubdate" datetime="2020-06-16">Jun 16, 2020</time></span> <h2 class="no-margin"><a href="https://www.gaar.com/blog/article/google-to-prevent-housing-ads-targeting-zip-codes-demographics" title="Google to Prevent Housing Ads Targeting ZIP Codes, Demographics">Google to Prevent Housing Ads Targeting ZIP Codes, Demographics</a></h2> <p><p>Google announced new policies that will prevent housing, employment, and credit advertisers from targeting or excluding ads based on ZIP codes and demographics in an…</p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div 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