ARE YOU READY FOR SOME ADDENDA? |
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The GMAR Addendum A Task Force has been hard at work all summer adapting the addendum to today's market.
Not only did they update the Addendum A, but they also went two steps further and created an Addendum EC (Escalation), and Addendum G (Inspection & Appraisal Gap).
The task force is currently finalizing the documents so they will be ready to debut December 1st. The GMAR will send out more information and details in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
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NOW AVAILABLE:
3RD QTR HOME AFFORDABILITY REPORT
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The GMAR's new Home Affordability Report is available for the 3rd Quarter of 2022.
This quarterly report is a chart that breaks down recent home sales in 45 communities and gives the median monthly payment (including principal, interest, mortgage insurance, and property taxes) in three price brackets -- upper-third, middle-third, and lower-third of homes sold – based on the municipal tax rate and a 30-year, 5.5% fixed-rate loan with 3% down.
Most housing reports focus on macro statistics, with average sale prices drawing the most attention. But this new report allows REALTORS to help buyers shop for a home based on another compelling and relevant factor: the average monthly payment.
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GMAR SAFETY TRAINING WORKSHOPS |
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CLASS INFORMATION AND DATES:
Self-Defense and Danger Awareness for Realtors $35
2 classes: Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 9 AM-Noon and 1 PM-4 PM
CPR/ AED $35
1 class: Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 5 PM-7:30 PM
Introduction to Weapon Safety and WI Concealed Carry $59
2 classes: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:30 AM -12:30 PM and 1:30 PM- 5:30 PM
Classes will be hosted at Genesis Group located at 3485 N 124th St Ste 201, Brookfield, WI 53005. The class size is limited to 18 students per session.
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New GMAR office: 11430 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
New MLS office: 12300 W Center St, Wauwatosa, WI 53222
Please note October 21-31, 2022, we will be slower to reply to emails and phones, but we'll get to everyone as soon as we can.
Feel free to let your colleagues know or post this at your offices.
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL SCHEDULE |
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Thank you for your membership in the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® this past year.
Your dues statement for 2023 should have already arrived in the mail. Beginning September 1st, you may pay your dues online. To continue your membership with the GMAR, WRA and NAR, and to avoid any interruption in service, please note the following payment deadlines:
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Pay by October 31, 2022 - You can DEDUCT $25 from the total on your invoice.
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Between November 1 and 30, 2022 - Please pay the total shown on your invoice.
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Between December 1 and 31, 2022 - Please ADD $50 to the total shown on your invoice.
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After January 1, 2023 - 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 2023.
Kim Curtis, Chairwoman
GMAR Board of Directors
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TOP PRODUCER PANEL FT. JODI TWEEDEN, BETH JAWORSKI, AND JOEY PASCHKE |
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Date and time
Thu, November 3, 2022, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM CDT
Location
Ethan Brooks Mortgage Team 11220 W Burleigh St M121 Wauwatosa, WI 53222
Food and drinks will be provided! Take time to invest in yourself and your business - and stand out among the competition as a true market expert:
Learn how you can:
- Prepare to have a busy winter
- Plant the seed to have your phone ring on autopilot
- Serve your clients at a high level while maintaining work-life balance
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022 |
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To determine the best candidates for elected office on real estate issues, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association researched voting records and campaign platforms, held candidate interviews, reviewed the recommendations of the 2022 Strategic Advocacy Group and compiled the decisions of the WRA board of directors. This Voter Guide is a convenient, one-stop resource of the WRA-endorsed candidates on the November ballot
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KEEPING THE DEAL TOGETHER AFTER THE HOME INSPECTION |
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GMAR - Please join us for this exclusive training event designed to help you to Keep the Deal Together After the Home Inspection.
When an offer is accepted, it is common for the parties involved to feel apprehensive about the impending home inspection. Getting past the home inspection and on to closing doesn't have to be difficult. Especially when you follow these expert tips taught by Dave Kolesari of Homesight Inspection Inc.
While accepting an offer does bring the deal much closer to the closing table, there are several other important steps a transaction must go through before closing day. One of those steps is the home inspection, where the inspector is hired to find defects and safety hazards which, once identified, can be alarming to the buyer and seller alike.
Join us for this exclusive REALTOR ® Training Event where we'll give you all the tactics to expertly navigate through a home inspection, what to do before, during and after to keep the deal together.
We're excited to host this with several key sponsors in the beautiful Expansive Wauwatosa location (in the Mayfair collection).
Lunch will be served at 11:45 with the training to be started at 12 Noon sharp. The training will be done by 1 PM but we will have a Q & A and networking to follow for those who can stick around. You'll be out and on with your day by 1:30 PM at the latest; likely sooner!
Some will, most won't. We want to be the some!
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Registration is now available - click here for more information
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please email Joanna
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GMAR MEMBERS-ONLY FACEBOOK GROUP |
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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Portfolio & Property Manager
RE/MAX Lakeside
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Customer Service Specialist
Homesight Inspection
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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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WELCOME YOUR CLIENTS TO THEIR NEW HOME! HERE IS $125 TO GET THEM STARTED |
Focus on Energy partners with utilities across Wisconsin to provide resources and incentives for energy-efficient home products, equipment, and improvement projects. By becoming an Ambassador, you will introduce Focus on Energy to your buyers offering them improved home comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind as they settle into their new home. To date, our real estate Ambassadors have put more than $1,075,000 in heating and cooling vouchers into the hands of their clients and set more than 8,600 Wisconsin homebuyers on the path to energy efficiency and cost savings.
Enrolling is a simple two-step process. Once you complete the enrollment form and attend a Workshop, you can start offering your clients access to new energy efficiency expertise and exclusive perks, including a Welcome Kit. The Welcome kit includes a $125 voucher which can be used for a heating and cooling tune-up or the purchase of a smart thermostat. The kit is co-branded with your business information and sent to your clients on your behalf, at no cost to you, providing an extra touch and added value.
Help your clients manage the rising energy costs!
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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 |
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 at (262) 781-9622! |
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Comments, Suggestions, or Questions?...
Let us know how 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®
11430 W North Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
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