REALTORS ASSIST POSTMAN'S PORCH WITH A
PLACEMAKING GRANT FROM NAR
The GMAR applied for a placemaking grant from NAR to assist with a project in downtown Milwaukee called “Postman’s Porch.” Postman Square was a once-overlooked traffic triangle in downtown Milwaukee bordered by North Plankinton Avenue, North 2nd and West Wells Streets. GMAR has been working with the Milwaukee Downtown BID on the development of this parklet and was recently a part of the ribbon cutting ceremony.  Placemaking is a way to make a community a better place to live by transforming unused sites and “eyesores” into welcoming destinations accessible to everyone in a community. 
Above Photo: Marne Stuck and Judy Hearst join city leaders as they officially unveil Postman’s Porch.
 
Here are links to coverage of the ribbon cutting ceremony:
 
VETERANS NEED OUR HELP
Calling on members of our organization to assist local Veterans... The Milwaukee Homeless Veteran’s Initiative is in great need of the following items. We hope you'll consider a donation.

  • Shower curtains, liners and rings/hooks
  • Bath towels and wash cloths
  • Toasters
  • Coffee pots
  • Household sized bottles of cleaning supplies such as all-purpose cleaners, pine sol, etc.
  • Dish soap
  • Window cleaner or Windex
  • Garbage cans (smaller sized)
  • Brooms and mops
  • Razors and shaving cream (for men and women)
  • Shampoo and conditioner
  • Bleach
  • Bike locks
  • Laundry detergent/soap
  • Can openers

The GMAR Veterans Support Committee, will be leading the drive. We appreciate all donations. You may drop items off at the GMAR office, or directly at the Homeless Veteran’s Initiative located at 6317 W. Greenfield Avenue in West Allis.

Please contact Scott Bush at the GMAR office with any questions (414/778-4929; e-mail: scott@gmar.ws).
CONCEALED CARRY FIREARMS SAFETY COURSE
The GMAR held a series of concealed carry courses for Realtors ® in 2017, and since then, several members have inquired whether the GMAR plans to schedule a future class. If you have an interest in obtaining a concealed carry permit and would like to sign up for a future class at the GMAR, please contact Scott Bush. Scott can be reached at 414/778-4929, or e-mail:  scott@gmar.ws .
 
Please Note: A class will only be scheduled if we have enough members who are interested.
REALTOR ® EMERITUS QUALIFICATIONS CHANGING
REALTOR ® Emeritus, a special membership status honoring those who have maintained REALTOR ® membership for 40 years or more, will require one year of service at the national level starting in 2020. Previously, one year of service at the local or state level also qualified. 2019 is the final year REALTORS ® with one year of only state or local service will qualify.
 
DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR EMERITUS STATUS IN 2019: OCTOBER 2, 2019
 
If you have have questions about whether you've reached Emeritus status, contact Michelle Kohn .
JUNE MVP PROGRAM REWARDS
THROUGH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Take advantage of the June MVP Program offer!  Act by June 15th .


YOUR ACTION: Sign up for a free 30-day Trial of QuickBooks Self-Employed from Intuit, a REALTOR Benefits® Program Partner.
YOUR REWARD: Social Media for REALTORS®; Digital Marketing-Download , PLUS a chance to win a $300 Amazon Gift Card.

Important Information...
  • You have until July 15, 2019 to order your Social Media for REALTORS®; Digital Marketing-Download reward from the REALTOR® Store before it expires.
  • You will be sent a unique coupon code from the MVP system to redeem your reward in the Store within 2 business days of taking the action. The product will only become free after logging into the Store and then utilizing the coupon code.
  • Digital Download Value $11.95, Grand Prize Value $300
REAL TRENDS JUNE 2019 NEWSLETTER
The June 2019 issue of the REAL Trends Newsletter is now available. Please click on the link below to read this month's issue.

PURCHASE REAL ESTATE SUPPLIES
AT MINUTEMAN PRESS - BROOKFIELD
Wondering where the real estate supply store moved to...

The real estate supply store once located in the GMAR office has closed and is now located in Minuteman Press - Brookfield Location ONLY - located at 13680 W. Capitol Drive. Store hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Questions? Contact Minuteman Press Brookfield by phone at (262) 781-9622 today!
SentriLock Tips

1. If the SentriSmart App is spinning when trying to access a Lockbox, you can force close the App and reopen it. With an iPhone, double click the home button and swipe up to get out of the App. With an Android phone, in order to force close the App use the following instructions:
  • Open the Settings App
  • Choose Apps
  • On some Samsung phones, touch the General tab atop the Settings app screen, and then choose the Application Manager item.
  • Touch the Running tab to view only active or running apps.
  • Choose the app that’s causing you distress.
  • Touch the Stop or Force Stop button.

2. If you are in an area with bad cell service, your phone may be spinning trying to find service. You can put your phone in airplane mode to make it stop searching, and make sure your Bluetooth is turned on. Then you can open the App and connect to the Lockbox. You do not need cell service to open up a Lockbox, just Bluetooth.

3. If you are going to a closing, you can have the buyers agent bring the Lockbox to the closing (if they are doing a final walk through). You go to Lockbox tools, select the property, click get shackle release code. You can then text or email this code to the buyers agent so they can release the shackle.

4. SentriLock has a great set of "How To" videos which are good refreshers if you need them. Click here to view SentriLock how-to videos .

Click here t o sign-up for a time to pick up your credentials along with any lockboxes that you are eligible for. GMAR Staff will also go over instructions on how to use the system at that time.

One Additional Note from SentriLock...
Beginning summer 2019, SentriLock no longer plans to support Contractor Codes for our Bluetooth ® REALTOR ® lockbox. While a convenient service in the past, the introduction of the One Day Code and more recently, SentriConnect ® for non-agent access, Contractor Codes have fulfilled their usefulness and will be turned off for all Bluetooth ® REALTOR ® lockboxes.

Need additional lockboxes? Stop by the GMAR Office located at 12300 W. Center Street, Wauwatosa, during business hours of Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. GMAR Staff will verify that you have an active listing, so please bring your signed listing contract OR be certain the listing appears in the MLS. Lockboxes will only be provided for active listings that we are able to verify. GMAR will not provide lockboxes for vacant land, rentals or commercial properties.

A list of frequently asked electronic lockbox questions have been compiled and can be viewed by clicking on the box below.
2019 GMAR GOLF OUTING
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019 | 11:00 AM SHOTGUN START
IRONWOOD GOLF COURSE
Registration is now open for the 2019 GMAR Golf Outing! Invite your friends, co-workers, customers, and vendors to join you at Ironwood Golf Course on Tuesday, July 9th!
 
If you're interested in being a sponsor for this event, please email  Michelle Kohn  or call (414) 778-4929.
GMAR ROCK THE BLOCK -
MILWAUKEE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY EVENT
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 | 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
ALONG 1800 AND 1900 BLOCKS OF WEST 24TH PLACE
During Milwaukee Habitat’s Rock the Block we’ll bring volunteers, materials, and construction staff to the Midtown Neighborhood for a day-long home improvement event. We aim to partner with as many residents on the block as possible to provide free minor exterior repairs and landscaping.

Types of Projects:
  • Minor exterior repairs
  • Light landscaping
  • Shrubs, flowers and mulch
  • Yard clean-up
  • Porch painting
  • And more!

Benefits
  • Improve curb appeal
  • Impact entire block in one day

GMAR YOUTH FOUNDATION
ANNUAL WINE & BEER TASTING FUNDRAISER
SPONSORED BY THE KETTLE MORAINE COUNCIL
THURSDAY, SEPT. 19, 2019 | 5:00 PM TO 7:30 PM
TERRACE 167 (RICHFIELD)
Join the Kettle Moraine Council for the 2 nd  Annual Wine & Beer Tasting Event to benefit GMAR's Youth Foundation
 
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2019
Time: 5:00 p.m - 7:30 p.m.  
Location: Terrace 167 in Richfield
Cost of Tickets: $25/person (tickets will be available in August)
                       
Click on the link below for information on sponsorship for this event.

LEADERONE TRAINING: ListingBooster USER GROUP | GET LEADS
This exclusive Realtor®-only event is designed to help you learn how to use your ListingBooster account to its fullest.

This month, we'll talk about organic leads cultivated by you, for you. You'll learn how to create a consistent stream of closing opportunities and how to nurture them into deals.
We'll start promptly at 10 AM; feel free to arrive early to networking and refreshments. 
 
LeaderOne Financial Corporation is licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions, License # 43800BA and 12007BR. LeaderOne Financial Corporation is an Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee, MB 6760699.  Corporate Headquarters: 7500 College Blvd Suite 1150; Overland Park, KS 66210, NMLS ID #12007  http://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org . Toll Free (800) 270-3416.

This advertisement does not constitute a loan approval or a loan commitment. Loan approval and/or loan commitment is subject to final underwriting review and approval.

 
Location:  LeaderOne Financial Corporation-20300 Water Tower Blvd, Ste 215, Brookfield, WI 53045
Date:  Wednesday, June 12th, 2019
Time:  Open House 9:45am-11:00am
 
For all details and to register (required) Click Here
HABITAT ReStore OFFERS FREE PICK-UP/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. Ideally we want to connect with donors 2-4 weeks before they would like to donate.
   
ReStore's experienced  Deconstruction Services  will even remove kitchen cabinetry! 
 
FIND OUT MORE  or call: 414-316-5651