MESSAGE FROM YOUR CEO

One Step Ahead of the Curve Hello GTR Association Members. Navigating through the Pandemic

The start of this quarter ushered in an unexpected turn of events for us all. The impact of the COVID-19, sadly enough, has claimed many lives, brought some businesses to a crawl and forced the temporary closures of several industries. The entire social-distancing experience has set forth new paradigms to conduct real estate transactions. Showing a home, meeting with prospects, obtaining signatures and even closings have required us all to adopt electronic methods of execution.

Rest assured your Association is here for you. Staying abreast of all the latest developments, we quickly mobilized our entire operations to enable our members can meet the new normal. To keep you informed of the latest news, our staff added a COVID-19 page to the GTR website. In addition to the site including REALTOR® business changes from our state and national associations, staff sought information related to Safer-at-Home, economic assistance and resources from our county, state and national governments. With the contributions of the executive board, senior staff and personnel, a plan of action was created to navigate our transition to providing 100% virtual support.

As REALTORS®, to productively operate your business in a safe manner, you also understand the importance of professional development. I congratulate those of you who have benefited by attending zoom classes, registering for the reduced and free training courses offered through Greater Tampa REALTORS®, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and Florida REALTORS® (FR) and completing various REALTOR® certifications through our partnership with the Pinellas REALTOR® Organization.

Some of you have taken this time to participate in the Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) contest. Earning this designation ultimately builds your credibility as a professional REALTOR®. We are also excited to see many of you taking advantage of your free access the David Knox Real Estate Training Video Library. This online, on-demand video training provides access to videos, support materials and action plans specifically for real estate agents.

It was good to see members watched and asked questions of our elected officials and the presidents of NAR and FR during sponsored Zoom forums. Also, the virtual classes have been very well attended. Our educators and Affiliates continue to play a major role in helping to make these important Zoom forums and classes available for you. We truly value our REALTOR® educators and Affiliate sponsors.

Our committee leadership have also done a commendable job to continue assemblies through conference calls and video meetings. The scope of committee meetings explores and identifies ways to benefit as professionals, enhance the REALTOR® image in the community and protect your interests in the real estate industry. Our committee chairs are appreciated for their due diligence and thoughtful guidance through these turbulent times.

As business, government and communities slowly return to some levels of normalcy, the board, and perhaps many of you, had a chance to review the Emergency Operational Procedures (EOP). The three-phase document that “contains Greater Tampa REALTORS® detailed plan for reopening and operating to meet its highest priority - the safety of members and employees. These procedures shall affect all REALTORS®, Affiliates and employees and are for the benefit of our entire association.” Please check out page 5 for an overview of the EOP.

As we strive to stay one step ahead of the curve to provide the best service possible, we welcome your ideas and suggestions to help make Greater Tampa REALTORS® the best it can be. Most importantly, we wish you and your family continued health and growth for your businesses. DENNIS MACDONALD Chief Executive Offier

Greater Tampa REALTORS® strives to be the valued voice of real estate by continuing to elevate and enhance our professional and ethical business practices.

VALUES

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Volume 4 | Issue 3

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2020 OFFICERS

President: Darlene Davenport President-Elect: Ellie Lambert Vice President: Ruth Bryson Treasurer: Tom Scaglione Secretary: Jay Quigley Immediate Past President: Dan Hazy CEO: Dennis MacDonald

2020 DIRECTORS

Jacqueline Brown, Ashley Christie, Stacy Dillard, Adam Grenville, Connie Johnson, Barbara Jordan, Sherman Milton III, Annette Newkirk, Deanne Pelfrey, Kathleen Razzano, John Tomlin, Melissa Gallway and Katherine Sakkis

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Kimberly Chin, Communications/PR Manager

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Tamiracle Williams, Communications Specialist

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The Greater Tampa REALTORS®, Inc. (GTR) is the largest Tampa Bay-based professional association of real estate brokers and sales associates conducting business throughout the Bay. GTR provides educational programs, ethical guidance and other services that enable licensed real estate professionals to help people buy and sell homes in the Greater Tampa area. For more information, please visit tamparealtors.org.

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EMERGENCY OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE Emergency Operational Procedure Overview

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Available During All Phases • 100% Virtual support is available for all REALTORS®, Affiliates and prospective members. ° Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM via Email, Phone, Website Chat/Text. • Curbside pickup for online REALTOR® Store Purchases. • Virtual sponsorship opportunities are available for all Affiliates. • Virtual support on weekends - Saturday & Sunday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. ° Utilizing flexible scheduling for no additional cost to payroll. ° May continue as a permanent member benefit if warranted.

Phase 1 • Curbside pickups for REALTOR® Store purchases at our Tampa headquarters only. ° Appointments available Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11 AM – 1 PM. ° No access inside the building, curbside service only. ° Mailing option available upon request for SUPRA Lockbox purchases. ° Employees will wear facemasks and gloves for your protection. • Wesley Chapel, Brandon and Zephyrhills satellite offices remain closed. • Committee meetings, classes and events will be held via video/teleconferencing. • All non-essential business travel for REALTOR® volunteers & leadership is suspended. Phase 2 • Curbside pickups for REALTOR® Store purchases at all locations. ° Monday, Wednesday, Friday – Tampa Headquarters ° Tuesday – Wesley Chapel ° Wednesday – Zephyrhills ° Thursday – Brandon ° Mailing option available upon request for SUPRA Lockbox purchases. ° Employees will wear facemasks and gloves for your protection. • In-person member support appointments at our Tampa Headquarters only. ° Appointments are available for members only between 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. ° No one, other than members or prospective members are permitted into the building for appointments. ° Face masks/coverings & social distancing are required in our office. • Wesley Chapel, Brandon and Zephyrhills satellite offices remain closed. • Committee meetings and classes are still held via video/teleconferencing. • All non-essential business travel for REALTOR® volunteers and leadership should be minimized with strict adherence to the CDC Guidelines regarding isolation following travel.

Phase 3 • Face masks/covering are no longer required inside our offices, but social distancing is still recommended. • All offices will offer for online purchases any day of the week. • All offices are open for walk-in service with no appointments necessary. • Committee meetings, classes and events may resume in person with social distancing precautions and video conferencing options (when available). • Travel restrictions are lifted.