GMAR Weekly Email Digest: 10/29/2018
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HAVE YOU PAID YOUR DUES YET?
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Just a reminder that you can save $25.00 if you renew your membership with the GMAR/WRA/NAR by October 31, 2018. Simply deduct $25 from the total shown on your invoice. Over half of GMAR members take advantage of this discount.
You may pay your dues
online
. You will need your NAR ID# which is located on the top half of your statement, just above your name. Or you can mail your check payable to GMAR to:
GMAR
4801 Forest Run Rd., Ste. 201
Madison, WI 53704-7337
The Association is adding a significant member benefit by implementing a SentriLock lockbox system. The Association is increasing dues of all members to provide this service
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NAR WARNS GOVERNMENT MAY CRACK DOWN ON
REAL ESTATE TEAMS
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Real estate teams have generated buzz in recent years and a new survey from the National Association of Realtors shows there’s a reason for that. However, the trade group warned that as teams become more ubiquitous, they will attract the attention of regulators. Already, 24 states have
laws in place regarding real estate teams
, NAR said.
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WHY YOUR CREDIT SCORE COULD GO UP SOON
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Starting in early 2019, Fair Isaac’s FICO credit score will
use far more information about your financial picture
than it has for the last two decades. Instead of relying solely on your payment history to determine your credit score, Fair Isaac will incorporate how well you manage your cash in checking, savings, and money market account. The new system is called the UltraFICO and was developed to help banks approve more loans.
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YOU MIGHT FIND YOUR NEXT HOME ON AMAZON
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Over the coming decades, housing will continue to be transformed from a product into a service. Just like we order an Uber or get noodles delivered to our doorstep without much human interaction, soon we’ll be able to rent, buy, or sell homes nearly instantly with an app. This will be a profound change for the residential real-estate industry, which has historically been a “people-driven” business.
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In this election year, it has never been more important to support elected officials who support the real estate industry. The
Direct Giver Program
is a unique tool you have as a REALTOR® in Wisconsin, and you can use it to support PRO-REALTOR® elected officials and candidates at all levels of government.
Thank you to these GMAR members who have given to the Direct Giver Program this year.
Click here
for a list of 2018 Direct Givers.
Please contact
Marne Stuck
, your Government Affairs Director at the GMAR if you are interested in becoming a Direct Giver and would like to support a candidate.
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REALTOR
®
PARTY ELECTION COVERAGE
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Join the
REALTOR® Party on Facebook
for campaign news and coverage on election night, Nov. 6, starting at 8 p.m. Eastern time. On Nov. 7, tune in at 2 p.m. Eastern time to a special
post-election Facebook Live broadcast
, as host Nobu Hata discusses the election’s impact on the real estate industry with NAR Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Shannon McGahn, other NAR staff, and political consultant Doug Sosnik.
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This is the third edition of the GMAR's bi-monthly podcast, offering another format to deliver important industry news, GMAR programs and other real estate updates to keep you informed about the business of being a REALTOR®.
In this 11 minute episode
we cover several SentriLock topics, including CBS (Call Before Showing) settings, an upcoming GMAR webinar on SentriLock lockboxes. We also discuss DSPS license and REALTOR dues renewal.
In this episode we mention that, as a GMAR member, you have access to a
free subscription to Inman News
. To take advantage of your
free subscription click here.
If you have questions or topic ideas, please
let us know
.
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GMAR VETERAN'S SUPPORT GROUP NEEDS YOUR HELP
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The GMAR Veteran’s Support Group is again helping the Milwaukee Homeless Veteran’s Initiate (MHVI) with
collecting the items
they need to help veterans in need.
Any of the smaller items on the
list
can be dropped off at the GMAR office, 12300 W. Center St. You may also drop off items at the MHVI, 6300 W. National Ave. You may also call for a pick-up for larger items at 414/257-4111.
GMAR members have been very helpful in 2017 and 2018 in providing must needed donations. Let’s keep up the good work!
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DO YOU KNOW OF A GMAR MEMBER DESERVING OF RECOGNTION?
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The GMAR Awards Committee is requesting nominations to honor GMAR members for the following 2018 awards:
REALTOR® of the Year
Dedicated Service Award
Affiliate of the Year
Nominations are due by November 6, 2018 to
Scott Bush
.
Click here
to read more about these awards, and download the nomination forms.
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WRA PARTNERSHIP FOR SUCCESS PROGRAM
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The WRA Partnership for Success Program is designed to promote diversity within the REALTOR® membership and enhance the probability of long term success in the real estate profession for new agents. Diversity within a brokerage firm also draws a wider range of clients and customers to the firm. The Program provides start-up assistance for new minority licensees including a REALTOR dues waiver, six months MLS fees as well as education and convention opportunities. Most benefits extended are subject to repayment within three years either in cash or via volunteer hours.
Congratulations to Felicia Davis who is the most recent recipient.
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BUY REAL ESTATE SUPPLIES AT MINUTEMAN PRESS IN BROOKFIELD
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We still receive calls asking where the store is. The GMAR Realtor store is closed and
Minuteman Press in Brookfield
is now selling Real Estate Supplies! Visit them at 13680 W. Capitol Drive, M-F 8am-5pm. If you have any questions, feel free to contact them at 262-781-9622.
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SentriLock Webinar -
Wednesday, October 31st at 1pm
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Wednesday, October 31st at 1:00 PM the GMAR will host a webinar on using the SentriLock lockbox system. Our goal is to make you as comfortable as possible when using these new lockboxes.
We will start with a review of how to use the SentriLock key card and phone app with SentriLock lockboxes. Then, we will take any question from attendees.
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If you were not able to attend the Sentrilock training, you can
click here
to sign up for a time to pick up your credentials and any lockboxes that you are eligible for. We will also go over how to use the system at this time. Sentrilock went live on October 1st.
If you need additional lockboxes, you can come to the GMAR office: 12300 W. Center St., Wauwatosa, M-F 8:30am-5:00pm. We will need to verify that you have an
active listing
so please either bring your signed listing contract or make sure it is showing in the MLS. Lockboxes are only provided for active listings that we can verify (we will not be giving lockboxes for vacant land, rental or commercial properties).
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions on electronic lockboxes.
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GMAR HOLIDAY PARTY - Early Bird Pricing Ends Nov. 12th.
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The GMAR Holiday Party will be held on Thursday, November 29th at the Hyatt Regency Downtown.
The celebration will include the GMAR Board of Director Installation:
2019 GMAR Chairwoman: Amy Curler, First Weber
Kim Curtis, Shorewest Realtors
Ted Dentice, Shorewest Realtors
Judy Hearst, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Angela Walters, Realty Executives Integrity
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REALTOR® Training | Planning for Your Best Year Yet
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This exclusive Realtor-only event is designed to help you crush 2019! While our name is new in town, the people behind it are not. We've gone through a transformation around our "Why" and we cannot wait to share that with you.
In this live class taught by Michael Creed, Branch Manager of the new LeaderOne Financial office in Brookfield, we'll discuss two issues you face as a Real Estate Professional and how to tackle them at a level your competition will not do. We'll start with a big picture overview and end with an actionable, completely-custom plan for you and your business.
You'll love this one! Remember, some will, most won't. We want to be the some!
Lunch will be served at 11:45 with the presentation starting promptly at 12 Noon with a Q & A to follow. You'll be out and on with your day by 1:30 PM at the latest; likely sooner!
Location:
GMAR – 12300 W Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53222
Date:
Wednesday, November 14
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Time:
11:45 AM Lunch, class starts promptly at noon
For all details and to register (required)
:
Click Here
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Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors | 414-778-4929 | 12300 W. Center St., Milwaukee, WI 53222 | GMAR.com
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