Session on Updates to
Offer to Purchase
LETTER FROM THE CHAIRWOMAN
And Just like that, it's October! One of my favorite times of the year. Crisp and colorful, and my son turns 16! 

I'm pleased to report that the association's strategic planning work sessions are complete. The Board of Directors, along with GMAR staff, are putting a plan in place to implement some new policies and tasks which will address some of the items that came out of these sessions. It was a very interesting process, and many of our action items will address ethics and education. This seems to be a recurring theme for GMAR, WRA, and NAR. Our surveys have also concluded that the lack of education and ethics, pertain to other offices and not our own. Interesting? This quote comes to mind, " All you can change is yourself, but sometimes that changes everything. " -- Gary W. Goldstein  

Coming soon are the new Offer to Purchase forms. Please see the information below in this newsletter for training through GMAR. Again, this will be very important to not only your business, but the knowledge and competency of all as a collective industry.

The GMAR is now accepting reservations for the 2019 Holiday Party. Always a wonderful night! Make your reservations early and check out all the other events the GMAR offers while you're at it. We are all very fortunate to be part of this amazing Board, with a wealth of educational and service opportunities, strong advocacy, and a whole lot of fun!

Wising you much success this month!

Respectfully,
Amy Curler
UPDATES TO THE WB-11 OFFER TO PURCHASE AND GMAR ADDENDUM A
Cori Lamont will visit the GMAR on Friday, November 15, 2019, from 10am to 11am to discuss updates to the WB-11 Offer to Purchase and the GMAR Addendum A. Space is limited. Register today (click below to e-mail Emily Simonelli).

PROPERTY TAXES IN WISCONSIN SIMPLY TOO HIGH
It is not news to REALTORS® that property taxes in Wisconsin are too high. When you show a home to a prospective out-of-state buyer, this is a concern. Click on the graphic to the left to watch a short video about the the WRA and efforts to keep downward pressure on property taxes.
GMAR DIRECTOR ELECTION VOTING
The GMAR Director Election will start Sunday, October 13. A link and directions to vote online will be e-mailed to all eligible GMAR members on Sunday. You will be able to vote from Sunday, October 14 through Saturday, October 19. You will be asked to vote for three (3) Directors, who will fill a three-year term.

MILITARY RELOCATION PROFESSIONAL (MRP) CERTIFICATION
When military staff and their families relocate, the services of a real estate professional who understands their needs and timetables makes the transfer easier, faster, and less stressful. This certification focuses on educating real estate professionals about working with current and former military service members to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits and support.

-- Next Certification Course --
November 5, 2019
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
GMAR Office

CONCEALED CARRY COURSE
MPD Training, LLC, will be providing the following Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Course at the GMAR office in September - Sign Up Today!

Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Class Dates
OCTOBER 18, 2019 | 12:00 NOON - 4:00 PM
Cost - $50/person

MILWAUKEE COUNTY REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS SURVEY
In 2019, the City of Milwaukee, City of Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County, City of West Allis, and Waukesha County engaged Applied Real Estate Analysis (AREA), Inc. to conduct a housing study for the region. A short survey (7-8 minutes) is now open for any resident in the region and all responses are confidential and anonymous. 
Residents:   Take the  survey in English   or in  Spanish/Español
Real estate professionals :   Take the survey here
FAIR HOUSING QUIZ QUESTION OF THE WEEK
Think you’re pretty well-versed in federal fair housing laws? Take a crack at this week's quiz question-of-the-week and find out how much you know!
QUESTION: The Civil Rights Act of 1968 does which of the following?
A. Grants all citizens the same rights as white citizens to own, purchase, lease, transfer or use real property.
B. Allows exemptions only for homes sold without the assistance of a real estate practitioner.
C. Effectively prohibits all discrimination in real estate based on race.
D. Both A and C 

Scroll to the bottom of this newsletter for the answer.
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!
HOW-TO VIDEO SERIES
SentriLock has a great set of “How To” videos which are good refreshers if
you need them. Click below to
access the full library of videos.
FAQs
SentriLock has compiled a list of frequently asked questions which can be viewed by clicking on the button below.
ASSISTANT ACCESS THROUGH SentriKey REAL ESTATE APP
Licensed and unlicensed assistants now have the ability to access their team’s lockboxes by using the SentriKey app. This allows them to release the shackle, open the key compartment among other functions for their team’s lockboxes.

Fair Housing Question & Answer of the Week:

The Civil Rights Act of 1968 does which of the following?
C. Effectively prohibits all discrimination in real estate based on race.
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 .