Congratulations to the winners of this year's Board of Directors election!
We have two new directors to welcome:
Suzanne Head, First Weber Inc.
Tom McCormick, Exit Realty Horizons
Returning to serve another term:
Judy Hearst, Coldwell Banker Realty
Angela Walters, EXP Realty, LLC
If you have real estate related questions, comments or issues you would like the GMAR Board of Directors to address, please feel free to contact Mike Ruzicka.
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WRA Workforce Housing Initiative Underway
The Wisconsin REALTORS Association (WRA) joined legislative leaders at a press conference announcing strategic efforts to curb the state’s our-of-control housing shortage. With increasing construction costs, an antiquated regulatory atmosphere, and a severe shortage of affordable housing, these bills have been introduced to make a difference in the lives of average Wisconsinites.
Read the full press release here
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Please watch your inbox for an email from the WRA Chair Mary Duff asking you to respond to a Call For Action (CFA) relating to Workforce Housing Regulatory Reform. The CFA will be sent Friday, October 22 and again on Monday, October 25.
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL SCHEDULE |
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Thank you for your membership with the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® this past year.
To continue your membership with the GMAR, WRA & NAR, and to avoid any interruption in service, please note the following payment deadlines:
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Pay by October 31, 2021 - You can DEDUCT $25 from the total on your invoice
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Between November 1 and 30, 2021 - Please pay the total shown on your invoice
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Between December 1 and 31, 2021 - Please ADD $50 to the total shown on your invoice
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After January 1, 2022 - We must treat you as a new member, please ADD $225 to the total on your invoice (if you are a REALTOR® member) or $345 (if you are a Designated REALTOR® member).
In 2022 we will continue to pursue our mission of "Helping our members help their clients," through our core services of government affairs, professional standards, and MLS services.
Thank you again for being a member of the GMAR and we hope you have a very prosperous 2022.
Courtney Stefaniak, Chairwoman
GMAR Board of Directors
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Wisconsin Realtor Foundation
Research & Education
For the past few years, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Foundation has become a statewide organization dedicated to unifying REALTORS® behind charitable causes to make Wisconsin a better place to live, work, and play. The WRF is dedicated to help children in the areas of: education, hunger, homelessness/abuse, and serious illnesses.
REALTORS® throughout Wisconsin should be proud helping these families in need. WRF chairman Mike Spranger encourages every member to keep the voluntary $20 contribution to the WRF on the dues statement so REALTOR® relief efforts like these can continue.
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What Have Your RPAC Dollars Accomplished So Far This Year? |
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This summer, Gov. Evers and the Wisconsin legislature approved $225 million for broadband expansion in Wisconsin — the largest appropriation for broadband expansion in state history. This funding will generate huge improvements that will connect Wisconsin residents and businesses all across the state.
Thanks to your contributions to the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC), the WRA and RPAC helped to pave the way for improved broadband access in Wisconsin.
Contact GMAR's Government Affairs Director, Marne Stuck if you have any questions or would like to contribute at 414-778-4929 or marne@gmar.com.
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GMAR MEMBERS ONLY FACEBOOK GROUP |
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Join our members only Facebook group if you have not already done so. This group was created for our members to connect with each other and discuss industry related questions/concerns as well as to keep you informed on association news and updates. If there are any specific topics you would like to see more of please let us know!
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The celebration will include the Annual Awards for:
Realtor® of the Year – Amy Curler, First Weber, Inc.
Affiliate of the Year – Scott Newcomer, House to Home Inspections
Dedicated Service Award – Rick Bohmann, Shorewest, Realtors
Lifetime Achievement Award – Chris Howard, Ogden & Company, Inc.
Registration now available - click here for more information.
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Office Administrator
Oconomowoc Realty LLC
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If your office is hiring for an administrative position that does not require a real estate license, we would be happy to share that information with the membership. See above for current postings. If you have a job opening that you would like to add, please email Mary Xiong.
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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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LOOKING TO GROW YOUR NETWORK AND IMPACT?
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DISCOVER MILWAUKEE RELOCATION GUIDE |
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The GMAR is once again sponsoring the Discover Milwaukee Relocation Guide. Covering Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington and Racine counties, it is the Greater Milwaukee region’s #1 source for anyone looking to move or relocate to Wisconsin’s largest metro area.
You can provide a free copy of the Relocation Guide to your relocating clients and customers and share the website and digital editions as well.
Limited quantities of the publication are available at the GMAR office, or by contacting Metro Business Publications at pcanon@discovermilwaukee.com.
The purpose of the Relocation Guide is to create a complete package about moving to metro Milwaukee. Information is organized in easy-to-use sections, offering new residents everything they need at their fingertips:
- Quality of Life
- Things To Do
- Average home price and details for communities
- Career Opportunities
- Schools and Education
- Financing a Home
- Helpful Information
GMAR members also have the opportunity to highlight their experience and expertise in a special section for Relocation Specialists. For rate information, contact Maribeth Delforge at 262-796-0224, or mbdelforge@discovermilwaukee.com.
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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 between 8:30 AM and 5 PM. Contact Minuteman Press-Brookfield for more info, (262) 781-9622! |
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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 feedback to the GMAR.
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Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®
12300 W. Center Street Milwaukee, WI 53222
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