L ocal restaurant recommendations from the Executive Committee The G MAR is preparing for a SentriLock lockbox audit WRA EDTalks: New speaker education showcase

The REALTOR® Fair Housing Program

The National Association of REALTORS® has developed a Fair Housing Program to provide resources and guidance to REALTORS® in ensuring equal professional services for all people. The term REALTOR® identifies a licensed professional in real estate who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®. Not all licensed real estate brokers and salespersons are members of the National Association, and only those who are may identify themselves as REALTORS®. They conduct their business and activities in accordance with a strict Code of Ethics. The Code of Ethics :  Article 10  of the National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics provides that, "REALTORS® shall not deny equal professional services to any person for reasons of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. REALTORS® shall not be parties to any plan or agreement to discriminate against a person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity. REALTORS®, in their real estate employment practices, shall not discriminate against any person or persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity." A REALTOR® pledges to conduct business in keeping with the spirit and letter of the Code of Ethics. Article 10 imposes obligations upon REALTORS® and is also a firm statement of support for equal opportunity in housing. If You Suspect Discrimination Call the Local Board of REALTORS®:  Local Boards of REALTORS® will accept complaints alleging violations of the Code of Ethics filed by a home seeker who alleges discriminatory treatment in the availability, purchase or rental of housing. Local Boards of REALTORS® have a responsibility to enforce the Code of Ethics through professional standards procedures and corrective action in cases where a violation of the Code of Ethics is proven to have occurred. Call the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:  Complaints alleging discrimination in housing may be filed with the nearest office of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or by contacting them at  http://www.hud.gov (link is external) .

LOCAL BUSINESSES NEED OUR SUPPORT

Get out and support a local business this week by ordering takeout from some of these restaurant recommendations from the Executive Committee . Kel Svoboda - Jose's Blue Sombrero (3 locations) Wauwatosa - 7615 W State St, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Fox Point - 8617 N Port Washington Rd, Fox Point, WI 53217 Brookfield - 20371 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045 V iew Menu/Place Order Courtney Stefaniak - Capri di Nuovo 8340 W Beloit Rd, West Allis, WI 53219 View Menu/Place Order Amy Curler - The Norbert 115 S Main St, West Bend, WI 53095 View Menu/Place Order Kim Curtis - The Stillery W204N14025 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Richfield, WI 53076 View Menu/Place Order

FREE WEBINARS FROM REAL ESTATE'S TOP SPEAKERS

Introducing EDTalks: New Speaker Education Showcase The WRA's newest education product offers a collection of video webinars from real estate expert speakers and instructors who have graced the WRA center stage at live association events. Whatever the topic, these great minds are here to motivate, inspire and humor you, but most of all, help you in your real estate business. No registration fees. No commitments. Just pick your favorite topic, watch and learn. Be sure to check the EDTalks webpage often as the list of free webinars will grow with new material from speakers who have been featured at previous WRA events.

THE GMAR IS PREPARING FOR A SENTRILOCK LOCKBOX AUDIT

The GMAR is in the midst of conducting an audit of the SentriLock lockbox system. SentriLock has urged us to conduct an audit periodically, because, over time, some agents build up an excess of boxes compared to the number of listings they have had recently.   The GMAR has 9,000 lockboxes as part of its SentriLock lease. There are 8,605 in members’ hands, but only 2,747 on listings right now.   In order to assure that there are enough boxes to put on upcoming listings, the GMAR will be sending each member an email with a target number of lockboxes for them to hold on to. We’re basing the target number on the average number of listings members have had over the last 6 months.   We are very aware that listings may have slowed recently, and we will make every effort to make sure each member has an adequate number of boxes in the short-term, as well as access to additional boxes in the future.   Thank you in advance for your cooperation as we undertake our first SentriLock audit in the next few weeks. If you have any questions, please contact Emily or Alberta .

COVID-19 RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO REALTORS®

Unemployment for REALTORS® Under the CARES Act WRA Showings & Inspections Safety Commitment Form More COVID-19 Resources & Information: WRA.org/Coronavirus NAR.REALTOR/Coronavirus: A Guide for REALTORS

HOW CAN YOU HELP DURING THE PANDEMIC?

Volunteer:  The United Way • Volunteer Match • Hunger Task Force & WISN TV Milwaukee Rescue Mission • Hope House MKE • Feeding America WI Order Out: OnMilwaukee.com Restaurant Carryout & Delivery List OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Fish Fry Guide OnMilwaukee.com Breweries and Bars Offering Carryout Fox 6 Support Restaurants & Bars in SE Wisconsin Open for Carryout Orders Restaurants Offering ‘To Go’ Curbside Pickup Shop Local: Support Small Businesses (WISN) Support Local (Fox 6) We’re Open (WTMJ)

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!   "New MLS Policy Questions" With Chris Carillo The new MLS policy put in place last November created a flood of questions to the WRA Legal Hotline. Metro MLS CEO Chris Carillo answers some of the frequently asked questions regarding the policy and how it impacts your business.   CLICK TO VIEW VIDEO

JOIN THE WEEKLY 'QUICK SEARCH CHALLENGE' WITH METRO MLS

Are you ready for the Full Search Sunset in November? Metro MLS has a great way for you to be ready by participating in the Quick Search Challenge! A new challenge will be available every week that will get you moving in the right direction. By completing the challenge, you will be entered into a weekly drawing for a $30 Amazon Gift Card! Watch for your Flex Tips to receive this weeks challenge!

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.   Once you complete a one-hour training and enroll as an Ambassador, you can start offering your clients access to new energy efficiency expertise and exclusive perks, including a Welcome Kit with a $125 heating and cooling tune-up voucher and a helpful Home Energy & Maintenance Guide . The kit is co-branded with your business information and sent to your clients on your behalf, at no cost to you, providing an extra touch and added value.   Join the 600+ Wisconsin real estate professionals already offering these informational resources and exclusive perks to their clients. 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.

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!

AFFILIATE EVENTS

Keep More of Your Income in 2020: Free Remote Program Tax-Reduction Strategies for the Real Estate Professional After this seminar, you’ll have what you need to bring to your tax accountant, so you qualify for thousands of dollars more in deductions. Friday, June 12, 2020 9:30am - 12:00pm Hosted by Kelly Clark with Bradford Tax Solutions Space is limited so RSVP today!

THE FOLLOWING GMAR SOCIAL EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE COVID-19 SOCIAL DISTANCING REGULATIONS Shredfest Brewers Bash Golf Outing KMC RPAC Auction (will be rescheduled)

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. Please connect with us through the links to our social platforms below.

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