March 23, 2020 President’s Message

March 23, 2020 President’s Message

Dear Members,

In the midst of the present COVID-19 pandemic and the mandatory social distancing, many of us may feel a sense of frustration, perhaps fear over the uncertain future and how it will affect our businesses. Concerns over the how much and how long this will last is most likely on everyone's minds.

Some of you have reached out to me expressing your concerns. I have said to many of you that GAR, through the board, has been carefully considering how we can best and quickly address and allay your concerns. The board has voted unanimously to defer 2nd quarter dues until the 3rd and 4th quarter dues collections. Once the all clear has been given and the board is able to meet in person again, we will further look into how the COVID-19 has affected our businesses. For those of you who have already submitted your payments, the GAR office will hold on to them and apply payment to your account, unless you contact them directly if you wish to take back your check payment. For office principals (brokers and appraisers), please keep in mind that should there be any member cancellations prior to 3rd and/or 4th quarter dues, collection of any outstanding payments, either full or prorated, will be your responsibility.

I want to assure each of you that we are always watching carefully the events as they unfold. I am in constant communication with each board member and CEO, as well as our partners in real estate. It is important that we keep in touch with each other even when we are working from home. Even though our doors may be temporarily closed, our business cannot stop.

We're all in this together and we will all come out of it together. We are a strong association,and we will weather through this tough time. I and your board are working for you. If any of you need to reach me personally, please don't hesitate to contact me. In the meantime, I have asked Peggy to be providing as many up to the minute updates and official news via our social media, GAR website and the GAR broker/principal appraiser chat group. Please refer to these media as often as necessary to stay informed.

Thank you all for your time and please stay home and stay safe.


Sincerely,

Clare Delgado, REALTOR®, MRP, PSA
2020 President, Guam Association of REALTORS®