THIRD SESSION ADDED at 11:30 !
UPDATES TO THE WB-11 OFFER TO PURCHASE AND GMAR ADDENDUM A
Due to popularity, a second session on updates  to the WB-11 Offer to Purchase and GMAR Addendum A with Cori Lamont will be offered at the GMAR:

November 15, 2019 | Start Time: 11:30 am

Reserve your space today!
FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER SAVINGS ACCOUNT LEGISLATION INTRODUCED
The WRA introduced legislation that proposed to create a state tax-preferred savings account that would allow first-time homebuyers to save enough money for the down payment of a new home. Watch this video to learn more.
GMAR 2019 AWARD NOMINATIONS
The GMAR is now accepting nominations for the 2019 award categories:

REALTOR of the Year
Dedicated Service
Affiliate of the Year
Lifetime Achievement

THURSDAY TAKEAWAY VIDEO SERIES
CHECK OUT THE LATEST VIDEO TOPIC...
Professionalism with Tracy Rucka
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
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.

ADVERTISE IN THE JOURNAL SENTINEL HOME & GARDEN SHOW GUIDE - LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Take advantage of this once-a-year advertising opportunity organized in conjunction with the Home & Garden Show Guide scheduled to mail with the Sunday, March 15th issue of the Journal Sentinel . Limited ad spaces are available. All space will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.

Ads Seen by Nearly 155,000 Journal Sentinel Subscribers
Digital Impressions for Additional Exposure
Special Advertising Rates

MILWAUKEE HOMELESS VETERANS INITIATIVE DONATIONS
Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative is in need of our donations. In addition to the list of items included on the attachment below, please consider a donation of the following important items in preparation for the winter season. Donations can be made at the GMAR office (12300 W. Center Street in Wauwatosa).

Children's Winter Hats, Scarves and Gloves

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: Under the federal fair housing law, the seven protected classes include:

A. Race, color, source of income, handicap, national origin, marital status, religion 
B. Race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin 
C. Race, sexual orientation, sex, familial status, handicap, age, national origin 
D. None of the above 
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: Under the federal fair housing law, the seven protected classes include:
ANSWER: Race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin 
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 .