MESSAGE FROM GMAR CHAIRWOMAN
COURTNEY STEFANIAK
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Hello GMAR Members,
Fall is here! Business is still holding strong heading into the 4th quarter.
I hope you were able to take advantage of the WRA Convention that just wrapped up on Wednesday. I loved that WRA held it locally here in Milwaukee. It was a great way for us to showcase what a great place Milwaukee is!
As things slow down in the coming weeks and months, it’s time to start prepping and planning for next year. Get ahead of the game:
- Pay your 2022 dues before October 31st, and keep your RPAC contribution on it.
- Register to take your CE classes soon, 2022 is a state license renewal year.
- Start thinking about next year’s business/marketing plan.
Starting on Sunday, October 10th, the GMAR Board of Directors election will run for one week. You will receive a unique link to cast you ballot a few days ahead of time. Make sure you vote!
It’s a fun time to be a sports fan, the Packers are winning, the Brewers are in the playoffs, and the World Champion Bucks start a new season. I hope you find some time to enjoy some upcoming games. Like real estate, you never know when things are going to change!
Sincerely,
Courtney Stefaniak
2021 Chairwoman
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UPDATED FORMS MANDATORY USE
AS OF OCTOBER 1, 2021
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WB-16 and WB-17 Changes, WB-25 and WB-46 Revisions
In September 2021, the Real Estate Examining Board approved updated versions of the WB-16 Offer to Purchase — Business With Real Estate and the WB-17 Offer to Purchase — Business Without Real Estate along with revised versions of the WB-25 Bill of Sale and the WB-46 Multiple Counter-Proposal.
All of these forms have passed their mandatory use date of October 1, 2021. They are also available on the DSPS website, in zipForm and in the WRA PDF forms library.
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SLATE OF CANDIDATES FOR GMAR DIRECTOR ELECTION |
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The GMAR Director Election will start Sunday, October 10th. A link and directions to vote online will be emailed to all eligible GMAR members on Sunday. You will be able to vote from Sunday, October 10 through Saturday, October 16. You will be asked to vote for four (4) Directors, who will fill a three-year term.
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· John Gscheidmeier, RE/MAX Service First LLC
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· Suzanne Head, First Weber Inc.
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· Judy Hearst, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
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· Tom McCormick, Exit Realty Horizons
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· Karen Taylor, Realty Among Friends LLC
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· Angela Walters, EXP Realty, LLC
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Sign up by October 11, 2021
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL SCHEDULE |
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Thank you for your membership with the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® this past year.
To continue your membership with the GMAR, WRA & NAR, and to avoid any interruption in service, please note the following payment deadlines:
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Pay by October 31, 2021 - You can DEDUCT $25 from the total on your invoice
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Between November 1 and 30, 2021 - Please pay the total shown on your invoice
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Between December 1 and 31, 2021 - Please ADD $50 to the total shown on your invoice
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After January 1, 2022 - We must treat you as a new member, please ADD $225 to the total on your invoice (if you are a REALTOR® member) or $345 (if you are a Designated REALTOR® member).
In 2022 we will continue to pursue our mission of "Helping our members help their clients," through our core services of government affairs, professional standards, and MLS services.
Thank you again for being a member of the GMAR and we hope you have a very prosperous 2022.
Courtney Stefaniak, Chairwoman
GMAR Board of Directors
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What Have Your RPAC Dollars Accomplish So Far This Year?
Property taxes in Wisconsin are simply too high. Listen to this video to hear how your RPAC dollars have helped keep downward pressure on the overreliance of property taxes in Wisconsin.
Please consider contributing to RPAC and to those of you who already have, thank you!
Contact GMAR's Government Affairs Director, Marne Stuck if you have any questions or would like to contribute at 414-778-4929 or marne@gmar.com.
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Wisconsin Realtor Foundation
Research & Education
For the past few years, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Foundation has become a statewide organization dedicated to unifying REALTORS® behind charitable causes to make Wisconsin a better place to live, work, and play. The WRF is dedicated to help children in the areas of: education, hunger, homelessness/abuse, and serious illnesses.
REALTORS® throughout Wisconsin should be proud helping these families in need. WRF chairman Mike Spranger encourages every member to keep the voluntary $20 contribution to the WRF on the dues statement so REALTOR® relief efforts like these can continue.
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GMAR MEMBERS ONLY FACEBOOK GROUP |
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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!
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF GMAR BYLAWS CHANGES |
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In accordance with the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®’s (GMAR) bylaws, the GMAR Board of Directors is notifying its members through this publication that a vote on amending the Association’s bylaws will occur at a special meeting to coincide with the October 14, 2021 meeting of the GMAR Board of Directors, beginning at 12:00 PM.
Any REALTOR® member of the GMAR may review the proposed changes and updates to the bylaws by clicking this link, which will land on the GMAR website, and enable a .pdf download of the bylaws with the proposed changes.
In brief, the bylaws changes incorporate mandated changes from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) (highlighted in blue); and make several grammatical corrections, updates, and delete redundant or unnecessary language (using the traditional strikethrough deleted items and underlined new provisions).
Any REALTOR® member of the GMAR who would like to voice their opinion on the bylaws changes is welcome to attend the directors’ meeting and comment on the bylaws changes. The GMAR would ask that any member intending to attend, please notify the Association at 414-778-4929 so the staff can accommodate all attendees. Any REALTOR® member of the GMAR may also submit their comments to the Board of Directors in advance of the meeting on Thursday, October 14th at 12:00 PM via phone (414-778-4929), fax (414-778-4920), email, or United State Postal Service (Bylaws Changes, GMAR, 12300 W. Center Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53222).
Any REALTOR® member of the GMAR with questions is welcome to contact the GMAR for clarification at, 414-778-4929, or mike@gmar.com.
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Registration now available - click here for more information. |
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GMAR 2021 AWARD NOMINATIONS |
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The GMAR is now accepting nominations for the 2021 award categories:
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UPCOMING AFFILIATE EVENTS |
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Join the celebration! Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation will be hosting The Barktober Family Fest. Families are invited to an exciting outing that will help raise funds for local veterans in need of service dogs.
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Click here if you would like to make a donation. |
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Office Administrator
Oconomowoc Realty LLC
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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.
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HABITAT RESTORE OFFERS
FREE PICKUP & SALVAGE SERVICES
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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.
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DISCOVER MILWAUKEE RELOCATION GUIDE |
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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.
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REAL ESTATE SUPPLY STORE NOW AT
MINUTEMAN PRESS - BROOKFIELD
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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, (262) 781-9622! |
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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 feedback to the GMAR.
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Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®
12300 W. Center Street Milwaukee, WI 53222
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