Grand Forks Area Association of Realtors GFAAR

10/29/2026

🌟 Have You Ever Considered Serving at the State Level?

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to get involved beyond your local association?

The North Dakota Association of REALTORS® (NDAR) is now accepting committee applications for the 2027 leadership year!

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others in the industry across the state, share your ideas, gain new perspectives, and have a voice in shaping the future of our industry.

Whether you've served on a committee before or are considering getting involved for the very first time, your experience, ideas, and perspective matter!

We encourage our GFAAR members to consider stepping outside their comfort zones and exploring an opportunity to make a difference at the state level.

✨ You never know where a new opportunity might lead!

👇 Check out NDAR's post below for more information on how to get involved!

10/23/2026

10/22/2026

👏 Congratulations to our newly elected 2027 Board of Directors members!
Congratulations to Ryan Bohn on his election as President-Elect, Jessica Rice on her election as Secretary, and Tim Bernhardt and Makenna Fenner on their election to the 1 Year Director positions!

As we look ahead, we’d also like to take a moment to extend our sincere appreciation to RuthAnn Halvorson for her time, dedication, and contributions while serving on our Board of Directors. Thank you, RuthAnn, for all you’ve done for our association! ❤️

We’re excited to introduce our 2027 Board of Directors and look forward to a great year ahead! Thank you to our board members for their willingness to dedicate their time to serving and supporting our association.

Meet your 2027 Board of Directors!
• Tammy Howard – President
• Ryan Bohn – President-Elect
• Phil Vanyo – Minnesota Director
• Jessica Rice – Secretary
• Abbie Gibbs – Treasurer
• Chris Greenberg – 2 Year Director
• David Smiley – 2 Year Director
• Makenna Fenner – 1 Year Director
• Tim Bernhardt – 1 Year Director
• Russel Crary – Past President

10/21/2026

A special thank you to our 2026 President, Russel Crary! Thank you for all you’ve done for our association this year! 👏

10/21/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Membership Meeting! We had a great time at our Soup/Chili Cook-Off and RPAC Auction, and we appreciate everyone who came out and took part!

A special thank you to all of our Soup/Chili Cook-Off participants, Sharon Lunski for providing the delicious desserts, Russel Crary for being a fantastic MC, and Lynda Hartmann for being our fabulous Vanna White! 🎤✨ Thank you to everyone who participated in our RPAC Auction and donated items. We truly appreciate your generosity and support! ❤️

Congratulations to our Soup/Chili Cook-Off winners! 🏆
🥇 1st Place: Jeff Green
🥈 2nd Place: Kim Efta
🥉 3rd Place: Deanna Betting

10/15/2026

🍂 Fall into your next CE class!

NDAR has three opportunities this October to sharpen your skills and earn CE hours. Which one will you add to your calendar?

💻 Everyday Ethics in Real Estate
Wednesday, October 28 | 9 a.m.– Noon | Zoom

💻 Fair Housing
Wednesday, October 28 | 1–4 p.m. | Zoom

📍 Understanding Appraisals, Reconsiderations of Value and UAD 3.6
Thursday, October 29 | 9 a.m.–Noon | In Person - Heritage Center, Bismarck

Each class offers 3 CE hours. Choose one—or make time for all three!

✅ Pick your classes, register and mark your calendar!
👉 https://rogorman.wufoo.com/forms/2026-october-education-sponsored-by-ndar/

10/07/2026

📚 Looking to get a head start on your 2027 Continuing Education hours?

Check out what NDAR has to offer this October! It’s a great opportunity to knock out some CE early and head into the new year already ahead of the game. 🙌

Take a look at the upcoming options below! 👇

🍂October CE Classes are now OPEN!

📒Wednesday, October 28 - Virtual Via Zoom
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Ethics by Faith Wendt
3 CE Hours & Meets the NAR requirement due end of 2027

📒Wednesday, October 28 - Virtual Via Zoom
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fair Housing by Faith Wendt
3 CE Hours & Meets the NAR requirement due end of 2027

📒Thursday, October 29 - In person | Heritage Center, Bismarck
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

3 CE Hours

Cost:
$50/ class - Members
$75/ class - Non-Members

Register Here:
https://rogorman.wufoo.com/forms/2026-october-education-sponsored-by-ndar/

All classes sponsored by NDAR!

09/15/2026

🏡🎩 From navigating the market and negotiating the deal to solving problems and managing the fine print, a REALTOR® brings more to the table than you might realize.

09/03/2026

That’s a wrap on Yard of the Week 2026! 🏡✨

A big thank you to all of our amazing sponsors for their support this summer. We appreciate each and every one of you for helping make this possible!

And a special thank you to the GF Herald for partnering with us each year. We appreciate all of your help in making it a success!

We look forward to doing it all again next summer!

08/28/2026

A big thank you to First Class Mortgage for sponsoring this week's Yard of the Week!
Be sure to check out their ad in tomorrow's GF Herald! 😊