This should be an easy one to spot as far as scam alerts go!
Several of our members had a scammer text out messages to other GMAR members pretending to be them. The scammer asks the Realtors® to purchase gift cards, (from various stores) as a favor to him. Reasons vary such as “can you please do me a favor; I need the gift card for my cousin’s birthday “. In a series of text messages, the scammer tells the recipients that he will pay them back in cash.
Now, how does the scammer plan to benefit? After all, if a fellow Realtor® did fall for the scam, and purchased the gift cards, the actual Realtor® whose name has been used in the scam would obviously not reimburse them for the gift cards that they never asked to have purchased in the first place.
The scammer, still communicating through text messages, asks the intended “victim” to simply text him the codes on the gift cards because he is too busy to meet with them at this time.
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ONE-DAY ADMISSION TICKETS AVAILABLE
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Missed the February 26th deadline to order VIP Tickets to provide your customers and clients with complimentary 1-day admission? Industry tickets provide the same admission benefit to your clients and are available only to GMAR members for purchase price of $5 per ticket.
ORDER HERE
NOTE: THESE TICKETS DO NOT WORK ON THE REDEMPTION PROCESS USED WITH VIP TICKETS. YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR ALL INDUSTRY TICKETS PURCHASED REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOUR CLIENTS REDEEM THEM.
Individual ordering must pick up tickets at the GMAR office.
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NEW FEATURES TO SENTRIKEY REAL ESTATE APP
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SentriLock has added the following new features to their SentriKey Real Estate app:
- Showing Instructions
- Property Details
- Manually End a Showing
- My Schedule
Click here
to view a brief introductory video on these new features.
Be sure to update your app as soon as possible! The new version for both Android and IOS will be 4.1.0.
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GMAR FLOWERS FOR SCHOLARS
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Order hanging baskets and/or flower pots at a great price and for a good cause!
$10 from each plant ordered will go towards the GMAR Youth Foundation college scholarship program.
Order deadline is Friday, March 6th
Pick-up is Tuesday, May 5th - right on time for Mother's Day!
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REALTOR
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REP AT THE HOME & GARDEN SHOW
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Would you like to greet guests at the REALTORS® Home & Garden Show?
Then register to be a REALTOR® Rep! You will be assigned to an entrance at the show where you will welcome guests and distribute show books. You may also hand out your business card.
*The deadline to sign up is Friday, March 6th.
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Are you interested in being more involved with the 2020 elections? Whether you want to support a candidate at the local, state or national level, consider running that contribution through the Direct Giver Program. It is a tool Realtors have to support a candidate or elected official.
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NEW CYBER LIABILITY MEMBER BENEFIT
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Malware, hacks, and data loss are very real threats in the real estate industry where high value transactions and sensitive customer information make real estate professionals a prime target for hackers.
Determining the right cyber liability options to protect real estate businesses in the event of an online attack isn’t easy. That’s why
NAR
partnered with
CyberPolicy
®
to create a customized and comprehensive cyber liability insurance program for REALTOR®-owned brokerages.
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THURSDAY TAKEAWAY VIDEO SERIES
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Check out the most recent edition of WRA's Thursday Takeaway Video Series!
"Advertising Rules"
With Jennifer Lindsley
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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 from 8am to 5pm. Contact Minuteman Press-Brookfield for more info, (262) 781-9622!
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GMAR WOMENSTRONG CONFERENCE
*Registration ends Friday Feb 28th
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Date:
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Location:
Italian Community Center, 631 E Chicago St, Milwaukee
Time:
8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
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KETTLE MORAINE COUNCIL LUNCH AND LEARN
Date:
Tuesday, March 10th
Time:
11:00am
Location:
First Weber Office in West Bend
Lunch will be provided by Shelli Ellis, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage
West Bend Villa Park Presentation will be held April 14
th
at 11am, more details coming soon
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HOME & GARDEN SHOW REALTOR
®
RECEPTION
Date:
Wednesday, March 25th
Time:
2:30pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Expo Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park
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BREWERS BASH
Date:
Wednesday, April 29th
Time:
Party deck opens at 5:10pm | Game starts at 6:40pm
Location:
Johnsonville Party Deck
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7 THREATS TO YOUR ESTATE PLAN
Free workshop hosted by Candace Liebner, Director of Strategic Development - Hildebrand Law Firm, LLC
Date:
Monday, March 2nd, 2020
Time:
11:30am to 1:00pm
Location:
GMAR 12300 W Center St
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NAR MILITARY RELOCATION COURSE
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DATE:
Monday, March 9th
TIME:
9:00am - 4:00pm
LOCATION:
GMAR Office - 12300 W. Center St
FEE:
$50
This course educates REALTORS on working with U.S. service members and their families and veterans to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and to take full advantage of available benefits and support.
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WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF REALTORS MILWAUKEE METRO
Presents a FREE, member exclusive event
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My Path. My Story. How it led to Women's Council of Realtors, and where it has taken me.
Thursday, March 19, 5:30pm at Fountain Hall in Sturtevant
Join us to hear from Chicago realtor, Women's Council member and national speaker, Sam Powell. As she says, English is her second language because sarcasm is her first, so we're all in for a fun night. Dinner included and cash bar available.
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STAND OUT AS A FOCUS ON ENERGY AMBASSADOR
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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.
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SOLUTIONS FOR CLIENTS WITH HOME GOODS THEY NO LONGER NEED
Habitat Restore Offers Free Pickup & Salvage Services
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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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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