STOP CORONAVIRUS
WEAR YOUR MASK - WASH YOUR HANDS - STAY 6 FT. AWAY
2020 LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Topics Include:
  • REALTORS® and Real Estate are Essential
  • Remote Online Notarization (RON)
  • Condominium Association Dispute Resolution
  • More Money for K-12 Schools and Property Tax Relief
  • Broadband Expansion
REALTORS AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Join us on September 21st at 10:00am for a live webinar to learn more about REALTORS and Human Trafficking.

This training is for everyone because no one is excluded from the fight against child trafficking! During this presentation, our speaking team covers the definition of human trafficking, breaks down what child sex trafficking looks like in our area, and equips the audience with the tools to get involved in the fight to end child sexual exploitation.

This presentation will be tailored to the audience's level of knowledge on the issue of human trafficking as well as where they might see signs of trafficking happening with in their communities or work place. 

2020 PROPERTY VALUES & TAXES DATATOOL
This year's datatool provides the last glimpse of property values and taxes pre-pandemic and will provide an important point of reference for future analysis of impacts on local economies and local government and school district budgets.
RE-ORIENT YOURSELF : PERSONAL SAFETY TIPS
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 your education.

Knowledge. Awareness. Empowerment. These are the core components of REALTOR® Safety. And helping our members understand the risks they face can mean the difference between life and death.

View the video below to 're-orient' yourself on this topic.
FORUM FRIDAY WITH THE WISCONSIN POLICY FORUM
Is Southeast Wisconsin Ready to Confront its Affordable Housing Challenges?

Join us on September 25 from 12:30 - 1:30 pm for the next installment of our virtual event series, Forum Friday, where we'll explore the depth of the problem and potential solutions. Senior Researcher Joe Peterangelo will discuss our recent report on the city of Milwaukee’s affordable housing efforts. Then, we'll invite Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Ideas Lab reporter James Causey to discuss his recent reporting on metro Milwaukee’s troubled history with this issue; and Racine County Executive Jonathan Delagrave to explain his county's efforts to address this challenge, including its efforts to expand housing options to accommodate new economic growth. 

WRA THURSDAY TAKEAWAYS VIDEO SERIES
Check out the most recent edition of WRA's Thursday Takeaway Video Series!
 
"Federal Eviction Moratorium"
With Tracy Rucka
Can a landlord evict? Maybe. Tune into an overview of permissible and prohibited basis for evictions based on the CDC moratorium in effect from September 4th to December 31, 2020.

INTERESTED IN BEING A POLL WORKER?
The Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) encourages all private citizens to vote and to become involved in the election process.  One of the most rewarding ways to do this is to become an Election Day poll worker. Tuesday, November 3rd is election day.

If you are interested in becoming a poll worker you can apply directly to your town, village or city clerk. Your municipal clerk’s contact information can be found at https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/MyMunicipalClerk.

There are several different jobs at polling places in Wisconsin, all of which are appointed by municipal clerks:

Election Inspector - Election inspectors help check voters in at the polling place and register them to vote, as well as issuing them ballots. They are trained by the municipal clerk or online WEC, and must be residents of the county where they will be working.

Chief Election Inspector - The Chief Election Inspector serves as the lead election official at a polling place. A Chief Election Inspector must complete online or in-person baseline training which lasts about two hours, and must be residents of the town, village or city where they live.

Greeters or Election Registration Officials (ERO) - Each polling place can have one person appointed as an official Greeter who must be a resident of the county where they serve. They can help at a polling place by making sure voters are in the correct line and assist with sanitization efforts. Both greeters and EROs must take some training before Election Day.

Tabulator - Tabulators assist with ballot counting after the polls close on election day. State law does not make any specific residency requirements of these individuals.

Polling Place Helper - Some elections may need polling place helpers to keep the polling place organized. Depending on the clerk and the election, you may be able to volunteer to help out at a polling place by making sure voters are in the correct lines, assist with enforcing social distancing, and making sure the polling place is properly cleaned throughout the day. Citizens who just want to help with these tasks on election day do not need to meet any training or residency requirements.
SLATE OF CANDIDATES FOR GMAR DIRECTOR ELECTION
The Nominating Committee has selected the following candidates to be placed on the ballot for the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors election. There will be four (4) Directors elected to serve three-year terms:
 
  • Robyn Booth, Badger Realty Team 
  • Jose Flores, RE/MAX Lakeside
  • Summer Hill, Shorewest Realtors
  • Sonya Mays, Midwest Executive Realty
  • Mike Polega, RE/MAX Realty 100
  • Jeremy Rynders, Keller Williams
  • Jim Zarek, First Weber Inc.
 
Additional candidates may be placed on the ballot by a petition signed by at least 5% of GMAR members eligible to vote by September 25, 2020.
 
The election will be held by electronic voting in October 11-17, 2020.
CONCEALED CARRY COURSE AT THE GMAR
Due to popular demand, MPD Training, LLC, will be providing another Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Course at the GMAR office in September. No previous experience is necessary.
 
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 | 12:00 NOON - 4:00 PM
Cost - $50/person
 
 Lunch will be provided by Waterstone Mortgage
 
Due to COVID-19 social distancing regulations, each class will be limited to 9 people.
METRO MLS UPDATE REGARDING FULL SEARCH VS QUICK SEARCH IN FLEXMLS
Full search will be going away in November of this year. MLS is providing weekly Wednesday webinars to get members familiar with the power of Quick Search. If you or your staff are not currently using Quick Search, please take the time to sign up for a webinar and prepare for the upcoming transition.
COVID-19 RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO REALTORS®
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). 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!
In addition to our weekly eNewsletter, the GMAR will be utilizing its social media pages to keep members informed and up-to-date during the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation. Please connect with us through the links to our social platforms below.
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