GMNBR Weekly Newsletter 🏡 (April 21st, 2026)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

► GMNBR Updates  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  1

► Upcoming Classes  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  2

► Upcoming GMNBR Events  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  3

► NHAR Updates  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  4

► NAR Updates  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  5

► Monday Market Update .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  6

► Safety Resources... REALTOR® Safety Guidelines

GMNBR UPDATES

Coming to GMNBR in May

UPCOMING CLASSES

More Upcoming Classes

(8/18/2026) Understanding FICO and Managing Credit | Taught by Justin Macagba | 3 NH CEUs

(8/20/2026) NH CORE **ZOOM** | Taught by Jennifer Frost | 3 NH CEUs

(9/9/2026) The Value of Ethics | Taught by John Doran | 3 NH CEUs

(9/17/2026) Property Disclosure | Taught by  Lisa Davidson | 3 NH CEUs

(10/14/2026) NH CORE | Taught by Lisa Davidson | 3 NH CEUs

(10/20/2026) Fair Housing | Taught by Jennifer Frost | 3  NH CEUs

(10/22/2026) Agency | Taught by Andy Consoli | 3 NH CEUs

For registration and more info visit the GMNBR Calendar
For additional education opportunities, click to view NHAR's calendar

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UPCOMING GMNBR EVENTS

NHAR UPDATES

OPLC announces new policy
on transfer of brokerages 

Over the past several months, applications to transfer a salesperson’s affiliation to a new brokerage have experienced significant delays — often taking four to six weeks to process. During this period, it was unclear whether a licensed salesperson could continue to practice, creating unnecessary uncertainty and potential financial hardship.

The New Hampshire Association of Realtors raised these concerns with both the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) and the Real Estate Commission. NHAR argued that a licensed professional’s ability to earn a living should not be curtailed due to administrative delays and immediate action was required.

On April 6, NHAR formally requested that OPLC revise its processing procedures for affiliation transfers. You can read the full letter here.

On April 14, OPLC issued guidance clarifying that, in compliance with Rea 404.02, a license transfer is effective upon notification to OPLC — provided the Real Estate Commission Transfer/Activation Form is submitted within five days of the change in Principal Broker and the applicable fee is paid.

Importantly, this clarification applies only to transfers of affiliation and does not extend to initial licensing. You can watch a synopsis of the change from NHAR Legal Counsel Matt Johnson by clicking here.

NHAR continues to engage with OPLC and the Real Estate Commission to address ongoing delays in processing initial license applications. Our additional concerns include the lack of readily accessible public information regarding a salesperson’s brokerage affiliation and ensuring that licensees are not penalized for renewal delays caused by the implementation of OPLC’s new licensing portal.  READ MORE

Beware phishing/malware scam

The New Hampshire Association of Realtors is alerting members to a phishing and malware scam targeting real estate professionals through fake buyer inquiries and fraudulent Zoom links.

How it works

Scammers pose as prospective buyers and request a virtual meeting. They then send a Zoom link that appears legitimate but is not from Zoom Video Communications. Clicking the link may prompt you to download software or log in — allowing malware to access your email, client data, and accounts.

Watch for Red Flags

• Pushes to meet only via Zoom
• Urgent, “ready to buy” messaging
• Link is not from “zoom.us”
• Prompts you to download software

Protect Yourself

• May want to consider creating and sending your own meeting link
• Do not click links from unknown contacts
• Only use official Zoom domains (zoom.us)

Use Forewarn

For your protection in general, be sure you have registered for Forewarn, a digital application which provides instant identity, criminal, and property verification using only a phone number or name. In the event of a potential scam, ask the person making contact for their mobile phone number. If they refuse, consider that a red flag. If they provide it, use Forewarn to check their identity. The application is provided at no charge to NHAR members, and can be found here.

If You Clicked a Suspicious Link
Disconnect from the internet, run a malware scan, change passwords, and notify your broker/IT immediately. If you believe your accounts may have been compromised, contact your bank as soon as possible.

This type of scam is often a gateway to wire fraud and identity theft. Please remain vigilant.

A proposed rental prohibition 

House Bill 1709 would prohibit certain unlawfully present aliens with prior felony convictions from occupying or renting real property and would authorize sheriffs to arrest such individuals during service of a writ of possession. 

The prime sponsor of the bill argued that removing these individuals could help free up housing units for state residents, including those experiencing homelessness, though he acknowledged that data quantifying the number of impacted units is limited.

The bill does not place specific responsibilities on property owners or landlords to enforce or screen tenants. Opponents expressed concerns that the proposal would significantly shift eviction law by tying it to immigration status rather than tenant behavior, potentially penalizing otherwise compliant renters.

The bill has passed the House, and last week the Senate Commerce Committee voted 3-2 to recommend passage. The Senate will take final action on the bill later this week. READ MORE

NAR UPDATES

Baby Boomers Remain Largest Share of Home Buyers as First-Time Buying Falls to Record Low

Baby Boomers remained the largest generational group of home buyers this year, while the share of first-time buyers fell to the lowest level on record.  READ MORE

MONDAY MARKET UPDATE

Safety Resources... REALTOR® Safety Guidelines

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