STOP CORONAVIRUS
WEAR YOUR MASK - WASH YOUR HANDS - STAY 6 FT. AWAY
MESSAGE FROM GMAR CHAIRWOMAN
COURTNEY STEFANIAK
Despite 2020's personal & professional challenges, it proved to be a great year for real estate. I'm proud to be part of an industry and an association that banded together to help others during an unprecedented year.
I hope everyone is feeling refreshed and ready for the new year ahead.

2021 should continue with historically low interest rates- encouraging many homebuyers to enter or re-enter the market and inventory levels still seem to be struggling.

January is a great time to set goals for yourself and your business. Write them down and make sure they are specific and attainable.

Get ready for another robust year in real estate! 

I look forward to serving as your 2021 Chairwoman.
THANK YOU FOR BEING INVOLVED WITH RPAC/DIRECT GIVER
Whether they had election fatigue or not, REALTORS® again showed they were paying attention and were fully engaged in politics. 2020 was a record breaking year for RPAC/Direct Giver fundraising. Thank you to the many members who were involved in the fall elections and to those who contributed to RPAC and supported candidates of their choice through the Direct Giver Program.  
 
Our legislative success on the local, state and national level is because REALTORS continue to engage in elections. 
 
If you are interested in supporting a candidate at the local, state or national level in the future, consider running that contribution through the Direct Giver Program. Click here for more information or contact Marne Stuck by email or call 414-778-4929.
YOUTH FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
The Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® Youth Foundation will award 7 $1,000 scholarships to children or grandchildren of GMAR members during 2021. 
 
Members must have maintained their relationship with the GMAR continuously for at least three (3) years. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2021.
NEW FEATURE ON YOUR SENTRIKEY APP
Access By Appointment
Agents who utilize the SentriLock lockbox system now have the option to use a new feature called 'Access by Appointment.' With this setting turned on, your lockbox will only be able to be accessed during scheduled appointments. This setting can be turned on with your SentriKey Real Estate app when assigning a lockbox to a listing.

Click here for more information on how to use this new feature.

*REMINDER: If you are retiring or not renewing your membership for 2021 please return your SentriLock lockboxes to the GMAR office. Not doing so will result in a fine.
WRA'S THURSDAY TAKEAWAYS VIDEO SERIES
Check out the most recent edition of WRA's Thursday Takeaways Video Series!

"Licensed Buyers and Sellers"
With Cori Lamont
Read all about it! This week, WRA's Senior Director of Legal and Public Affairs Cori Lamont introduces you to the newest FAQ relating to licensee buyers and sellers in the December magazine. What are the rules about a licensee purchasing and selling property for themselves? The WRA legal team is here to answer your most frequently asked questions.
'RE-ORIENT YOURSELF' : YOUTH FOUNDATION
Brush Up on What You Learned at Orientation
Whether you are a brand new REALTOR® just starting out or have been in the business for years, it never hurts to check back in on the basics and make sure you are taking full advantage of your membership. 
The Youth Foundation is managed by the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® and has a history that is deeply immersed in the real estate industry here in the Metro Milwaukee area. The Youth Foundation roots begin in 1951 when REALTOR® and local builder Arthur Richards developed the Wisconsin and Maryland Hotels, the Marshall Hall Apartments, and the Empire Building. As his success grew in the construction and development business, so did passion for youth and the challenges that they face. Arthur’s commitment to youth became a continual benefit when upon his death he willed a portion of his assets to be given to the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®. Arthur’s instructions for his gift was that it be used only to help children and young adults through age twenty-five in the areas of Education, Social Services, and the Arts.

If you would like to get more involved with the Youth Foundation please contact Scott Bush.

STAND OUT AS A FOCUS ON ENERGY AMBASSADOR
Since 2010, members of Take Root Milwaukee have worked collectively to help thousands of individuals and families in the Milwaukee area obtain and maintain homeownership. Become a member today to belong to an established and dedicated network of lenders, neighborhood organizations, HUD-certified counseling agencies, Realtors, and City of Milwaukee housing departments who can assist with referrals, idea-sharing, brand promotion and more. Learn More Here.  
COVID-19 RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO REALTORS®
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). The store is back open with COVID-19 protection measures in place. Online orders are still encouraged. Store hours are M-F between 8:30 AM and 5 PM.
Contact Minuteman Press-Brookfield for more info, (262) 781-9622!
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.