The WRA endorses Dan Kelly for State Supreme Court GMAR Flowers for Scholars - now accepting orders February issue of REAL Trends Newsletter now available

MESSAGE FROM THE GMAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING SENTRILOCK ONE-DAY CODES   At its most recent meeting, the GMAR Board of Directors gave some guidance on the issue of listing brokers giving out SentriLock One-Day codes.   The Board came to an agreement that listing brokers do not have to give out one day codes, if that is what they agreed upon with the seller. The Directors do not believe that accessing a listing with a SentriLock box places an unreasonable burden on any showing/buyer’s agent, because obtaining SentriLock credentials is extremely easy.   If the showing/buyer’s agent does not have access to SentriLock credentials, but is a REALTOR ® (i.e. a member of the Commercial Board or Jefferson Board), the Association encourages GMAR members to give them access via a one-day code. Additionally, in most cases, the GMAR will allow non-member REALTORS® to pay the SentriLock fee without becoming a member of the GMAR.   If you have any questions or comments regarding this policy please feel free to contact us here .

THE WRA ENDORSES DAN KELLY FOR STATE SUPREME COURT The WRA has endorsed incumbent Justice Daniel Kelly for a full 10-year term on the Wisconsin Supreme Court. The general election will be held on April 7. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFOMATION

GMAR FLOWERS FOR SCHOLARS

Order hanging baskets and/or flower pots at a great price and for a good cause! $10 from each plant ordered will go towards the GMAR Youth Foundation college scholarship program. Order deadline is Friday, March 6th Pick-up is Tuesday, May 5th - right on time for Mother's Day! CLICK HERE FOR ORDER FORM

CONCEALED CARRY COURSE AT THE GMAR MPD Training, LLC, will be providing the following Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Course at the GMAR office in February - Sign Up Today! Lunch will be provided by Movement Mortgage  FEBRUARY 25, 2020 | 12:00 NOON - 4:00 PM Cost - $50/person CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

NEW ISSUE OF REAL TRENDS NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE The February 2020 issue of REAL Trends Newsletter is now available for your review.   REAL TRENDS NEWSLETTER - FEBRUARY 2020

HOME & GARDEN SHOW VIP TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE Order your personalized VIP tickets for the REALTORS® Home & Garden Show March 20 - 29. Thank you to Allrite Home & Remodeling and S&E Insulation for sponsoring the VIP ticket program.  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ORDER YOUR TICKETS

THURSDAY TAKEAWAY VIDEO SERIES

Check out the most recent edition of WRA's Thursday Takeaway Video Series! "Agent Agency" With Steve Beers CLICK TO VIEW VIDEO

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). Store hours are M-F from 8am to 5pm. Contact Minuteman Press-Brookfield for more info, (262) 781-9622!

GMAR SOCIAL EVENTS

MARDI GRAS PARTY Date: Thursday, February 20th, 2020 Location: Jug's Hitching Post, 5781 Main St, West Bend Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT CLICK HERE

GMAR WOMENSTRONG CONFERENCE

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Location: Italian Community Center, 631 E Chicago St, Milwaukee Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. A conference devoted to giving powerful women bold tools to take their careers to the next level. REGISTRATION FORM AND AGENDA NOW AVAILABLE

HOME & GARDEN SHOW REALTOR RECEPTION Date: Wednesday, March 25th Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm Location: Expo Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

BREWERS BASH Date: Wednesday, April 29th Time: Party deck opens at 5:10pm | Game starts at 6:40pm Location: Johnsonville Party Deck Registration is now open! CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

AFFILIATE EVENTS

PERSONAL BRANDING MASTERY Presented by Rob Durden Movement Mortgage National Sales Coach WHEN: Wednesday, February 19 9:00am - 11:30pm WHERE: Crown Plaza 10499 Innovation Drive Wauwatosa, WI 53226 CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, 11:30am-1pm 100 Heritage Reserve, Menomonee Falls, WI Four exemplary Milwaukee area women leaders, from different industries, will speak on a panel moderated by Jean Stefaniak. Lunch will be served. Attendance is open to all Realtors and associated real estate industry professionals. Reserve your spot before tickets are gone!

NAR MILITARY RELOCATION COURSE

DATE: Monday, March 9th TIME: 9:00am - 4:00pm LOCATION: GMAR Office - 12300 W. Center St FEE: $50 This course educates REALTORS on working with U.S. service members and their families and veterans to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and to take full advantage of available benefits and support. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

SOLUTIONS FOR CLIENTS WITH HOME GOODS THEY NO LONGER NEED Habitat Restore Offers Free Pickup & Salvage Services Habitat for Humanity ReStore picks up donations of gently used furniture, appliances and more for free! Donations are tax deductible and help local families in need of safe, affordable housing.  ReStore's experienced  Deconstruction Services  will even remove kitchen cabinetry and more!  FIND OUT MORE or call: 414-316-5651

STAND OUT AS A FOCUS ON ENERGY AMBASSADOR

Looking for new ways to bring added value to your clients? Consider becoming a FOCUS ON ENERGY® Ambassador. Focus on Energy partners with utilities across Wisconsin to provide resources and incentives for energy efficient home products, equipment and improvement projects.   For more information, visit focusonenergy.com/ambassador or email ambassador@focusonenergy.com. You can also call Nancy Alberte, local Focus on Energy representative, at 608.358.8212 with questions.

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 .