Learn about the GMAR's Professional Standards Process and the ethical issues impacting the real estate industry.

9:00AM - Introductions and Overview of Forum- Scott Bush

9:15 - Quick Overview of the Professional Standards Process - Scott Bush

9:30 - Legal Hotline, Hot Topics: New Standard of Practice 10-5/Advertising other Brokers’ Listings—Tracy Rucka

10:00 - Break

10:15 - Professional Courtesies—Cindy Fleming

10:45 - Most Common Ethics Violations/Citation Policies for Advertising and Unauthorized Access to Property—Scott Bush/Jeff Joseph 

11:00 - Procuring Cause Review—Jeff Joseph

11:30 - Questions 

Noon - Forum Ends

Whether they had election fatigue or not, REALTORS® again showed they were paying attention and were fully engaged in politics. 2020 was a record breaking year for RPAC/Direct Giver fundraising. Thank you to the many members who were involved in the fall elections and to those who contributed to RPAC and supported candidates of their choice through the Direct Giver Program. Click here to see the 2020 Direct Givers. 

If you are interested in supporting a candidate at the local, state or national level in the future, consider running that contribution through the Direct Giver Program. Click here for more information or contact Marne Stuck by email or call 414-778-4929.

Learn how to improve personal wealth by spotting opportunities in your tax return, what to do if the IRS comes knocking, and more! In these one hour webinars you'll hear from the experts and get the tips you need to save time and money while reducing your stress.

Real Estate Agents Tax Guide 101

Wednesday, February 3 at 1:00 p.m. CT

Wednesday, February 10 at 1:00 p.m. CT

Wednesday, February 24 at 1:00 p.m. CT

Register now to attend NAR’s Financial Wellness LIVE: Tax Summit four-part series!

Whether you are a brand new REALTOR® just starting out or have been in the business for years, it never hurts to check back in on the basics and make sure you are taking full advantage of your membership. 

Boards and Associations of REALTORS® provide arbitration to resolve contractual issues and questions that arise between members, between members and their clients and, in some cases, between parties to a transaction brought about through the efforts of REALTORS®. Disputes arising out of any of the above-referenced contractual relationships may be arbitrated and the rules and procedures of Boards and Associations of REALTORS® require that certain types of disputes must be arbitrated if either party so requests.

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.

Once you complete a digital 45 minute 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.

Join the 700+ Wisconsin real estate professionals already offering these informational resources and exclusive perks to their clients. For more information, visit focusonenergy.com/ambassador or email ambassador@focusonenergy.com. You can also call Nancy Alberte, local Focus on Energy representative, at 608.358.8212 with questions.