NATIONAL THAT'S WHO WE R ® CAMPAIGN
If you're not familiar, the NAR has launched a national "That’s Who We R ® " campaign to educate consumers on the REALTOR® difference. As a REALTOR®, here’s how you can leverage the campaign assets to promote your business:

HAVE YOU PAID YOUR DUES YET?
Just a reminder that you can save $25 if you renew your membership with the GMAR/WRA/NAR by October 31, 2019. Simply deduct $25 from the total shown on your invoice.

You may pay your dues  online using your NAR ID# which is located on the top half of your statement (above your name). Or mail a check (made payable to GMAR) to: 
GMAR
4801 Forest Run Road, Ste. 201
Madison, WI 53704-7337
GMAR DIRECTOR ELECTION VOTING
The GMAR Director Election will start Sunday, October 13. A link and directions to vote online will be e-mailed to all eligible GMAR members on Sunday. You will be able to vote from Sunday, October 14 through Saturday, October 19. You will be asked to vote for three (3) Directors, who will fill a three-year term.

WRA'S 2019 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
With your help and support, the WRA has secured legislative victories that saved REALTORS ®  and property owners millions of dollars over the years! Invest in RPAC. It’s a wise investment in your business. 

UPDATES TO THE WB-11 OFFER TO PURCHASE AND GMAR ADDENDUM A
The session on updates  to the WB-11 Offer to Purchase and GMAR Addendum A with Cori Lamont at the GMAR on November 15th is now full, but a waiting list has been started. Add yourself to the wait list today (click below to e-mail Emily Simonelli).

CONCEALED CARRY COURSE
MPD Training, LLC, will be providing the following Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Course at the GMAR office in September - Sign Up Today!

Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Class Dates
OCTOBER 18, 2019 | 12:00 NOON - 4:00 PM
Cost - $50/person

MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
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. For more information on the next class offered at the GMAR on November 5 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) click on the link below.

NAR BACK AT YOU SOCIAL MEDIA PROGRAMMING FOR REALTORS®
Back at You Media through NAR provides REALTORS® with a social media center that's simple to use and customized to your marketing needs. Simply choose your level of automation and Back At You does the rest: promoting you and your listings on today’s most popular social networks including Facebook, LinkedIn, and more.

FAIR HOUSING QUIZ QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Think you’re pretty well-versed in federal fair housing laws? Take a crack at this week's quiz question-of-the-week and find out how much you know!
QUESTION: In an advertisement for a small, two­bedroom house in a neighborhood where many families live, which of the following language is clearly improper under the Fair Housing Act?

A. Small, cozy home in quiet neighborhood 
B. Two­bedroom home, near playground and senior center 
C. Ideal for couple or single professional 
D. No children

Scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for the answer.
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 from 8am to 5pm. Contact Minuteman Press-Brookfield for more info, (262) 781-9622!
HOW-TO VIDEO SERIES
SentriLock has a great set of “How To” videos which are good refreshers if
you need them. Click below to
access the full library of videos.
FAQs
SentriLock has compiled a list of frequently asked questions which can be viewed by clicking on the button below.
ASSISTANT ACCESS THROUGH SentriKey REAL ESTATE APP
Licensed and unlicensed assistants now have the ability to access their team’s lockboxes by using the SentriKey app. This allows them to release the shackle, open the key compartment among other functions for their team’s lockboxes.

Fair Housing Question & Answer of the Week:

QUESTION: In an advertisement for a small, two­bedroom house in a neighborhood where many families live, which of the following language is clearly improper under the Fair Housing Act?

ANSWER: D. No children
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 .