GMAR HOSTS ZOOM WEBINAR TO DISCUSS WRA'S COVID-19 FAQS FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD AT 10:00 AM
The WRA legal team has created a list of frequently asked questions relating to Gov. Evers’ Emergency Order #12 "Safer at Home" Order.

The GMAR will be hosting a Zoom webinar to review the FAQs and answer questions.

The FAQ document has been updated since the first version was made available on March 25th. You can download the latest March 27th update here : View the WRA COVID-19 FAQs .

To participate in the Zoom Webinar, click the link below, just before 10:00 AM this Friday, April 3rd . While the Zoom webinar is limited to 300 people, the GMAR will post the entire session on our YouTube channel soon after the event ends.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/371313296
Meeting ID: 371 313 296
CORONAVIRUS ADVOCACY FAQS FROM THE NAR
NAR’s Federal Advocacy team has been working closely with Congress and the Administration to ensure the interests of REALTORS® and their clients are protected in any federal action in response to COVID-19, in addition to minimizing transaction disruptions during these very difficult circumstances. As the actions out of Washington evolve daily, this FAQ addresses the ongoing fixes being proposed and implemented in response to the pandemic.
THE MLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MADE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
  • Active properties no longer require showings.
  • In-person open house information is disabled in MLS.
  • Unbranded links to virtual tours, virtual showings and virtual open houses are allowed in the public remarks.
  • The Metro MLS office is closed to the public.
  • The Metro MLS staff will be holding Town Hall style Zoom meetings each week.

For further information on these changes you can read the full announcement here .
MEMBERS CAN NOW GET THEIR SENTRILOCK CREDENTIALS VIRTUALLY
If you are still in need of your SentriLock credentials, we are now offering a virtual training while our office is closed. Please reach out to Emily Simonelli to get started or if you have any related questions.
20 MINUTE TUESDAYS WITH RPR
Looking for something to do to help your business while you're working from home? Each Tuesday in April, we'll share some quick tips and tricks to help you make the most of RPR during the coronavirus crisis. CLICK TO VIEW WEBINAR SCHEDULE
HAVE YOU REQUESTED YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT YET?
The April 7 election is clearly not the priority right now, but we know how politically active and aware REALTORS® are, so we will try to keep you aware of developments as they (constantly) unfold.

April 2nd, 5:00pm deadline to request your absentee ballot. On Tuesday, April 7, Wisconsin will hold the 2020 Spring Election and Presidential Preference vote. Registered voters can still request an absentee ballot by April 2nd at 5:00pm.

To request an absentee ballot, please visit Myvote.wi.gov.

If you have any questions relating to the spring election, please contact Marne Stück.
Also, the WRA and GMAR have made a couple of endorsements relating to the spring election.

The WRA has endorsed Justice Daniel Kelly for the Wisconsin State Supreme Court , and the GMAR has endorsed the Milwaukee Public Schools referendum .
REMINDER TO RENEW YOUR LICENSE BY 12/14/20
To maintain real estate licenses in the state of Wisconsin, real estate licensees must complete 18 hours of continuing educations (CE) every two years. The 18 hours must include completion of 3 hours for each of the 6 required course topics listed below. There are no longer elective courses as part of the 18 required hours.

Mandatory Courses (all six required)
  • Course 1: Wisconsin Listing Contracts
  • Course 2: Wisconsin Offers to Purchase
  • Course 3: Wisconsin New Developments
  • Course 4: Wisconsin Real Estate Ethics and Consumer Protection
  • Course 5: Wisconsin Real Estate Law and Practice
  • Course 6: Wisconsin Real Estate Transactions

Live Courses and Distance Learning are offered through the WRA .
THURSDAY TAKEAWAYS VIDEO SERIES
Check out the most recent edition of WRA's Thursday Takeaway Video Series!
 
"Lack of Access"
With Jon Sayas
If you are one of the millions of Americans now working from home, the Tech Helpline is here to help make sure all of your systems and devices stay up and running.
 
HEALTHCARE: BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS OF GMAR
Two of the fastest growing components of healthcare today are now benefits available to GMAR members:

  • Direct Primary Care Health Services
  • Telemedicine

For full details on these programs click here.

You can also view further information on our GMAR Business Benefits page.
EXCLUSIVE MEMBER BENEFITS
LEGAL UPDATE
Stay on top of the latest real estate legal developments with the WRA's Legal Update publication

  • The publication often discusses new or updated real estate forms
  • Topics cover forms revisions, new regulations or legal developments, case law summaries and hotline discussions.

TAXBOT APP
The expense-tracking app from Taxbot includes the following features that you are eligible to receive with your WRA membership:

  • Mileage tracking
  • Photo receipts
  • Cloud storage
  • Bank/credit card integration
  • Training library
GMAR SOCIAL MEDIA - CONNECT WITH US
TO STAY IN THE LOOP
In addition to our weekly eNewsletter, the GMAR will be utilizing its social media pages to keep members informed and up-to-date during the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation.

Are you and/or your business connected to us? We'll be using our web presence to bring you information as to the association's plans and initiatives to support the real estate industry during this period, and as we all work together to mitigate the impact it has on you, your businesses and your clients.

Please connect with us through the links to our social platforms below.
REAL ESTATE SUPPLY STORE NOW AT
MINUTEMAN PRESS - BROOKFIELD
The real estate supply store is now located ONLY at Minuteman Press - Brookfield location (13680 W. Capitol Drive). Currently, the store will be available for online, email and phone orders only. Please email us with your order the day before. We will select your items ahead of time, email you an invoice, and have them ready for you to pick up at our front door. Pick up time is M-F between 9 AM and 4 PM.
Contact Minuteman Press-Brookfield for more info, (262) 781-9622!
7 THREATS TO YOUR ESTATE PLAN
Join in for this virtual workshop with Kirsten Hildebrand

Date: April 7th, 2020
Time: 11:30am
Zoom Meeting ID: 107 087 763
Meeting Password: 097313

You can also join in on the call directly through this link
KETTLE MORAINE COUNCIL VILLA PARK MEETING
The April 21st Villa Park meeting sponsored by the Kettle Moraine Council has been postponed. The city of West Bend has cancelled the event due to the Coronavirus. An announcement will go out once this meeting is able to be rescheduled.
ALL UPCOMING GMAR SOCIAL EVENTS MAY BE POSTPONED OR CANCELLED PENDING DIRECTION FROM THE CDC WITH REGARDS TO THE CORONAVIRUS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REGULATIONS
Comments, Suggestions or Questions?...
Let us know how the GMAR can improve what we offer to you as members of our organization. Your feedback helps us to make quality improvements to our programs and benefits, so we appreciate it! Click here to e-mail your feedback to the GMAR .