GMAR WEEKLY eNEWSLETTER
GMAR'S VETERAN'S SUPPORT COMMITTEE WANTS TO TAKE YOU OUT TO THE BALL GAME
The Milwaukee Homeless Veteran's Initiative is hosting a baseball tournament. Get your tickets today!

Milwaukee Milkman Baseball Game
Friday, July 22, 2022, at 6:35 pm
Franklin Field 7035 S Ballpark Dr, Franklin, WI 53132


All proceeds benefit the Milwaukee Homeless Veteran's Initiative.
MHVI is now accepting sponsorships for the event.
July 13th, 2022 • 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® (GMAR) 12300 W. Center St., Milwaukee, Wisc. No registration is required.

Bell Bank now brings access to financial education directly to the communities we serve through our mobile Financial Empowerment Center – a bus that will bring community partners and Bell employees to events and neighborhoods, providing guidance and resources that help individuals and families on their journey to financial wellness

Important Webinar! The New City of Milwaukee Offer to Purchase for City-owned Residential Properties & New Offer Procedures
 
The City of Milwaukee Department of City Development has created a new Residential Offer to Purchase and updated its offer procedures. These changes are going to make it easier for you to sell City-owned residential properties.  Sneak preview: The Earnest Money procedure is a lot more buyer and agent-friendly!  
 
Please join the City of Milwaukee Residential Real Estate Staff, along with representatives from Knight Barry Title Company for an informative webinar to learn more about the changes.   The New Offer will be implemented quickly following the Webinar, so we hope you can join us. 
 
Date: Monday, July 18th 2022 
Time: 2 PM - 3 PM Central Time  
Registration:  https://bit.ly/3OPP3y6
WCR FAMILY MINI GOLF DAY
Date and Time Thu, July 21, 2022
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location 5900 South Moorland Road
New Berlin, WI 53151

The Women's Council of REALTORS® is proud to host a family fun night for our members and their families. Come out and enjoy 18 holes of mini-golf with food and drinks on us!

Hosted by the GMAR Young Professional Network
LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS
WRA and the GMAR RPAC Committee conducted candidate interviews with 14 candidates in 5 open legislative seats (Assembly Districts 10, 13, 15, 19, 84, and Senate District 5) in the Greater Milwaukee area. The main issues the interviews focus on are Property Taxes, Workforce Housing, Local Control, Professional Licensure, and Campaign Finance Reform.  
UPCOMING GMAR EVENTS
 
If you are interested in sponsoring please reach out to Michelle Kohn or Kaye Erdman. Please note the Diamond sponsorships are taken.

Registration coming soon! (You can pre-order tickets through Michelle)
GMAR MEMBERS ONLY FACEBOOK GROUP
Join our members-only Facebook group if you have not already done so. This group was created for our members to connect with each other and discuss industry-related questions/concerns as well as to keep you informed on association news and updates. If there are any specific topics you would like to see more of please let us know!
JOB POSTINGS
Portfolio & Property Manager
RE/MAX Lakeside
Closing Coordinator/Office Manager
Lake Country Flat Fee
Customer Service Specialist
Homesight Inspection
If your office is hiring for an administrative position that does not require a real estate license, we would be happy to share that information with the membership. See above for current postings. If you have a job opening that you would like to add, please email Mary Xiong.
BECOME 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.

Join the 700+ 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
DISCOVER MILWAUKEE RELOCATION GUIDE
The GMAR is once again sponsoring the Discover Milwaukee Relocation Guide. Covering Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, and Racine counties, it is the Greater Milwaukee region’s #1 source for anyone looking to move or relocate to Wisconsin’s largest metro area.
 
You can provide a free copy of the Relocation Guide to your relocating clients and customers and share the website and digital editions as well.

Limited quantities of the publication are available at the GMAR office, or by contacting Metro Business Publications at pcanon@discovermilwaukee.com.
 
The purpose of the Relocation Guide is to create a complete package about moving to metro Milwaukee. Information is organized in easy-to-use sections, offering new residents everything they need at their fingertips:
  • Quality of Life
  • Things To Do
  • Average home price and details for communities
  • Career Opportunities
  • Schools and Education
  • Financing a Home
  • Helpful Information
 
GMAR members also have the opportunity to highlight their experience and expertise in a special section for Relocation Specialists. For rate information, contact Maribeth Delforge at 262-796-0224, or mbdelforge@discovermilwaukee.com.
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 between 8:30 AM and 5 PM. Contact Minuteman Press-Brookfield for more info at (262) 781-9622!
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Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®
12300 W. Center Street Milwaukee, WI 53222
414-778-4929 | www.GMAR.com