MESSAGE FROM GMAR CHAIRWOMAN,
COURTNEY STEFANIAK
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The beginning of June certainly feels like summer!
Recently, we have seen an increase in questions surrounding contingencies in real estate transactions. Of course, in this seller’s market buyers will pull out all the stops to get a house, including waiving appraisal and inspection contingencies. We’re encouraging consumers to talk to their REALTOR® before making a decision that could come back to haunt them.
Regarding inspection contingencies, except in a few cases, it’s probably not in the best interests of either party to waive them. In the heat of the moment during a bidding war, it’s understandable that a buyer would waive the inspection, but they may find issues with the home soon after closing and want some kind of remediation. Additionally, when the buyer wants to sell the home in a few years, an inspection could turn up long-standing issues that may involve the previous seller. Just about any scenario will involve, you, the REALTOR® representing the buyer, the seller, brokers, attorneys, and tempers. Be careful out there!
Finally, don’t forget some important dates this June: Juneteenth Day on June 19th, and Father’s Day on June 20th.
June is fun month, if you like ice cream there’s National Chocolate Ice Cream Day on June 7th, and Ice Cream Soda Day on June 20th. There’s also Flag Day on the 14th, Fresh Veggies Day on the 16th, Let It Go Day on the 23rd, and one of my favs, Take Your Dog To Work Day on June 25th.
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KETTLE MORAINE COUNCIL RPAC AUCTION RECAP |
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Last night’s annual RPAC auction broke records raising over $8000 for RPAC and the Direct Giver program! We were joined by State Senator Dale Kooyenga with insights on the state budget.
Thanks to everyone who attended!
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FOCUS ON ENERGY® POP-UP SHOP |
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The Focus on Energy Virtual Pop-Up Shop closes on Monday, June 7th. Don't forget to place your order for energy-saving supplies at major discounted rates!
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WELCOME NEW GMAR MEMBERS! |
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This May, the Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors welcomed 86 new members! We look forward to working with you and wish you the best of luck in your new real estate career.
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83% of GMAR Members Have SentriLock Credentials. Do you?
In this crazy market, many listing agents don’t have time to give out one-day codes. Help your buyers, get credentialed, and get in that house!
The best part is there is no additional cost, because it’s part of your dues.
Get credentialed in 20-minutes in 4 steps:
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Email Emily Simonelli for instructions
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Read and sign the User Agreement.
- Get an activation email from SentriLock to set up your password and PIN
- The GMAR will send over training videos.
Don’t want to use SentriLock lockboxes on your listings, fine, but get credentialed anyway so you can download the SentriKey Real Estate app onto your phone and access listings that do utilize SentriLock boxes.
Please remember, one-day codes can be denied to any member of the GMAR, because the credentialing process is so easy.
Don’t Waste Your Time Getting One-Day Codes Get Your Sentrilock Credentials Today!
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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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*Space is almost full - Don't wait to sign up!
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event please contact Michelle Kohn or call 414-778-4929.
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UPCOMING AFFILIATE EVENTS |
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Keep More of Your Money in 2021: Free Remote Program
Don’t let the NEW 2021 Tax DEDUCTIONS pass you by!
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.
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
10:00am - 12:30am
Instructed by Maine Shafer with Bradford and Company, Inc.
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Transaction Coordinator
First Weber, Inc. ~ Delafield
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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 Emily Simonelli.
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GMAR PARTNERS WITH 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 edition 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 your feedback to the GMAR.
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Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®
12300 W. Center Street Milwaukee, WI 53222
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