SCAM ALERT!
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.
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.
NEW FEATURES TO SENTRIKEY REAL ESTATE APP
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.
GMAR FLOWERS FOR SCHOLARS
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!

REALTOR ® REP AT THE HOME & GARDEN SHOW

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.

If interested, fill out this form and send it to emily@gmar.ws .

*The deadline to sign up is Friday, March 6th.
2020 ELECTIONS
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. 
Click here for more information, or contact Marne Stuck.   marne@gmar.ws or 414-778-4929.
NEW CYBER LIABILITY MEMBER BENEFIT
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.

THURSDAY TAKEAWAY VIDEO SERIES
Check out the most recent edition of WRA's Thursday Takeaway Video Series!

"Advertising Rules"
With Jennifer Lindsley

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!

GMAR SOCIAL EVENTS
GMAR WOMENSTRONG CONFERENCE
*Registration ends Friday Feb 28th
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Location: Italian Community Center, 631 E Chicago St, Milwaukee
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.


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
*RSVP by March 6th to Michelle Kohn


West Bend Villa Park Presentation will be held April 14 th at 11am, more details coming soon
HOME & GARDEN SHOW REALTOR ® RECEPTION

Date: Wednesday, March 25th
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: Expo Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park


BREWERS BASH

Date: Wednesday, April 29th
Time: Party deck opens at 5:10pm | Game starts at 6:40pm
Location: Johnsonville Party Deck

AFFILIATE EVENTS
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

NAR MILITARY RELOCATION COURSE
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.

WOMEN'S COUNCIL OF REALTORS MILWAUKEE METRO
Presents a FREE, member exclusive event
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.

STAND OUT AS A FOCUS ON ENERGY AMBASSADOR
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.
 
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.  
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. 
ReStore's experienced  Deconstruction Services  will even remove kitchen cabinetry and more! 
FIND OUT MORE  or call: 414-316-5651
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 .