THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING REALTOR® & GOVERNMENT DAY 2021
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With the first ever all virtual format, another successful REALTOR® & Government Day is in the books. Thanks to the GMAR members who attended. We had an impressive show from Legislators during the breakout session as we discussed WRA’s priority issues. (Workforce Housing, Broadband Expansion, Property Taxes and Landlord COVID losses)
Get out your calendars and add February 9, 2022 for the next Realtor & Government Day!
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APRIL IS FAIR HOUSING MONTH
HERE ARE SOME WAYS YOU CAN CELEBRATE
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During Fair Housing Month, real estate agents are uniquely positioned to show their continued support for providing accessible housing opportunities to everyone, regardless of their membership in one of the seven nationally recognized protected classes, or any of the state-recognized ones. Here are some upcoming virtual events you can attend to show your support for fair housing this month.
APRIL 15, 1:00pm - "The Past, Present and Future of Fair Housing" The event will stream live on NAR’s Facebook page.
APRIL 28 and 29, 1:00pm - 6:00pm - Diversity and Fair Housing Summit, a two-day virtual summit put on by the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) and intended to “shed light on the cultural and institutional biases that continue to persist in our country.”
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ONGOING CONCERN OVER BUYER LOVE LETTERS |
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An ongoing topic of concern among members has been buyer love letters and the possibility of violating Fair Housing Laws. The primary discussion regarding buyer letters is the risk they will contain information that will lead to the seller deciding among comparable offers based upon the buyer’s personal characteristics relative to the fair housing protected classes. The letters might provide information to a seller enabling them to choose an offer based, for example, upon the race, family status, sexual orientation or religion of the buyers.
Here are some resources the WRA has on the topic in their legal publications.
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SEND US YOUR VACCINATION SELFIE |
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If you’ve recently had a COVID-19 vaccine, send us a selfie!
If you have one from when you received your shot, with your vaccine card, or just you post-vaccine, please send it to us so we can add it to our Facebook and Instagram accounts, and encourage all REALTORS® to get their vaccine. Please send your pictures to Emily Simonelli if you would like it posted.
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MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION COURSES AT THE GMAR |
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This certification focuses on educating real estate professionals about working with current and former military service members to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits and support.
This course will be held in person at the GMAR office on April 21st from 9:00am - 4:00pm.
In order to keep everyone socially distant we will only be allowing eight (8) attendees and masks will be required.
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GMAR YOUTH FOUNDATION PAINT AND SIP |
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The GMAR's Youth Foundation is hosting a virtual paint and sip event with step by step instructions from VIBEZ Creative Art Space.
DATE: Thursday, April 22nd from 6:00 - 8:00PM
COST: $40/person
The cost includes your canvas, paints and brushes, along with a bottle of wine and a raffle ticket for a prize drawing. We will be painting the Milwaukee Skyline (image below).
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*FINAL DAY TO REGISTER IS MONDAY, APRIL 19*
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UNLIMITED PRIMARY HEALTHCARE WEBINAR |
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Join us for a webinar on unique access to unlimited primary healthcare for only $60 per month, with no copays and no deductibles. Total healthcare solutions are available, as well as vision and, yes, even pet, insurance.
John Harder from MyFamilyPCP will be discussing different healthcare options for our members and taking questions.
Thursday, April 29 from 10am-11am
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UPCOMING AFFILIATE EVENTS |
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BUFFINI-MCCONAUGHEY POWER MEETING INVITATION |
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The Women's Council of REALTORS®, Milwaukee Metro, has joined with Wells Fargo to bring you this Podcast Power Meeting!
Wells Fargo has a long-standing relationship with Buffini & Company because we believe in the power of helping homebuyers together. In that spirit, we're hosting a special Virtual Power Meeting to discuss a very special recent episode of The Brian Buffini Show featuring Matthew McConaughey. Click here for more information.
Event Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
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STAND OUT AS A FOCUS ON ENERGY AMBASSADOR |
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Give your homebuyers an energy-efficient start as 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 the exclusive online GMAR Workshop 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.
Steve Pipson, Focus on Energy representative also available at 608.571.5875
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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 below for current openings. If you have a job opening that you would like to add, please email Emily Simonelli. |
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Sales Support Administer
Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC
Full Time - 40 hours per week
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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). 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!
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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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