New Designated REALTOR® (DR) Orientation
Thursday, July 23 | 1:00-3:00pm
A review of important issues to be covered: Office Policy Manuals, Broker Supervisory Responsibilities, Procedures for New, Inactive & Transferring Agents, Permitted Unlicensed Support Staff Activities, Benefits (including but not limited to, MLS Shareholder eligibility) and more.
New Member Orientation
Thursday, August 6 | 8:15am-2:30pm
The new REALTOR® Member Orientation Program is comprised of three segments: classroom session (offered once per month – dates are subject to change), GRAR online comprehension exam, and online Code of Ethics training. Registrations are required to reserve seating. Lunch is provided.
Location: GRAR – 660 Kenmoor Ave SE, 49546
Staff contact: Dana Tosh or 616-940-8218
Blue Bridge .1K
Thursday, August 27 @ 1:00pm
Come get some exercise and network with YPN!
Join YPN and the real estate community for one of their most entertaining fundraisers as we cross Grand Rapids’ iconic Blue Bridge to help raise funds for GRAR’s Crisis Fund and Schoolhouse Fund.
The Blue Bridge .1K starts on the west (museum) side of the Grand River, but how you get across is up to you! Sprint, walk backwards, dance, or even try the Salmon Run by starting at the finish line and making your way “upstream” to the start. Choose your own creative way to cross the bridge while supporting a great cause.
Afterward, join fellow participants at Z’s Bar & Grill for networking and refreshments.
Premier Sponsors
- ATA National Title
- Guild Mortgage
- Top Flite Home Loans
Supporting Sponsors
- Denali Title
- Mortgage 1
- My City Home Loans
- Transnation Title Agency
Community Sponsors
- CrossCountry Mortgage
- JW Home Inspections
- Supreme Lending
Cost: $15.00- A tee shirt & a drink voucher included!
Staff contact: Steve Sochanek
Save the date: REBarGR
Thursday, September 10, 2026 at The Knickerbocker
Details coming soon, but for now – save the date!
Wake Up with YPN: The Three P’s to Success: People, Processes & Platforms
Thursday, September 24 | 9:30am-10:30am
Tools of the Trade
Metrics, personal branding, and CRM strategies.
No registration required and you are encouraged to bring a colleague!
Coffee and pastries will be provided.
Location: Egypt Valley Country Club – 7333 Knapp Street Srv Rd NE, Ada, 49301
Staff contact: Steve Sochanek
Save the date: DEFI Advocate Workshop
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at GRAR
Become a DEFI (Diversity, Equity, Fair housing, Inclusion) Advocate! To earn this certification you will attend this workshop at GRAR and complete Fairhaven 2.0 independently. Instructors include Brian Westrin and James Cristbrook. 6 hours of CE (including legal and fair housing) and lunch included.
Details are coming soon, but for now – save the date!
Forewarn Training
On-demand training
Get to know your prospects in a matter of seconds! By entering a name or a telephone number, members will be able to obtain information such as: addresses, vehicle registrations, phone numbers, property records, criminal background, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, foreclosures, and evictions.
In order to take advantage of this service, members are required to watch and complete a short online training. The session will focus on the dos and don’ts of usage to avoid liability.
Following the training, you will be asked to complete a quiz and submit a Use Agreement.
Please note: If you are already registered for New Member Orientation, you do not need to complete the online Forewarn training. This training will be included in New Member Orientation.
Save the date: Annual Installation & Awards Celebration
Friday, December 4, 2026 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
We welcome and encourage all members to join us as we celebrate our volunteers, recognize many of you for your years of membership in GRAR, announce our award winners, and witness the installation of our 2027 Officers and Directors.
Details are coming soon, but for now – save the date!
Upcoming Flexmls Trainings
Flexmls offers an extensive library of recorded trainings to assist you with questions you may have through their Flexmls Academy.
REALTORS® Property Resource (RPR) Webinars
RPR is the nation’s largest property database, exclusively for REALTORS®. RPR puts data, tools, and reports at your fingertips so you can respond to questions and requests instantly, and position yourself as an essential part of every transaction. RPR offers everything you need to “wow” your clients and close more deals.