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Shredfest - October 29

2025 GMAR Awards Program


Slate of Candidates for the GMAR Board of Directors Election

GMAR Shredfest

GMAR Holiday Gala

The GMAR office will be closing early on Monday, September 29th at 2:30 PM. We will reopen at our regular business hours the following day.

Thank you for your understanding!

Date: October 29, 2025

Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Location: MLS Parking Lot

12300 W. Center Street

Milwaukee, WI 53222

Phone: 414-778-4929

Email: michelle@gmar.com

To sign up for a time slot, please click the button below.

We are excited to announce that the GMAR awards nomination process is now open. If you would like to nominate an outstanding member for their dedication and service to our industry and community, click the button below for one of following awards:

🏆 REALTOR^® of the Year: This award honors a GMAR REALTOR^® who has made notable contributions to the GMAR and the real estate industry over the past year. Community involvement, such as volunteer work, political activities, and charitable efforts, are also key considerations.

🏆 Dedicated Service Award: Presented to a GMAR REALTOR^® member who has shown long-term commitment to the real estate profession and made a positive impact on the community.

🏆 Affiliate of the Year: This award celebrates an affiliate GMAR member who has made significant contributions to the real estate industry and demonstrated dedication to the community.

Nomination deadline - October 25

Join AREAA Greater Milwaukee for an unforgettable evening that honors the past, celebrates the present, and sparks new possibilities for the future.

Expect inspiring storytelling, cultural celebration, live entertainment, a buffet dinner, and recognition of the incoming AREAA Greater Milwaukee board.

Dress to impress—cocktail attire with a masquerade twist encouraged!

Date: October 30

Time: 5:30PM

Interested in sponsoring? Click here.

Michelle Kohn emailed each member an individual 2026 dues renewal invoice on September 17^th that can be paid online via MasterCard/Visa, or an e-check. We will no longer mail paper invoices to members. Furthermore, we will no longer accept checks in the mail, or cash/credit cards at our office. This procedure creates a secure payment process and will make it easier for members to locate their invoice. If you cannot locate your invoice, you can contact the GMAR office or Michelle Kohn and we can resend it.

Please note – dues are non-refundable. If you are uncertain about continuing your real estate career in 2026, please wait to submit your 2026 dues until your plans are confirmed, as dues are non-refundable once paid. As in past years, invoices are due by November 30^th. Those that are paid after that date incur a $50 late fee. 

2026 Dues Payment Schedule:

Wednesday, September  17^th:  Individual dues statements emailed

Friday, October 31^st:  Last day to claim $25 discount

Sunday, November 30^th:  Last day to pay dues amount in emailed statement

Monday December 1^st:  $50 late fee applies

Thursday, January 1^st:  New member application fee applies 



If you have any questions about the process or when you receive your invoice, please email Michelle Kohn.

Under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, local associations can no longer include local lobbying expenses in the deductible portion of a member’s annual dues. Local lobbying expenses must now be added to the non-deductible dues amount, along with state and national dues. As a result, the GMAR calculated the nondeductible portion of your 2026 local Membership Dues as $1.00. This amount is in addition to the amounts stated on the WRA dues statement which specifies the non-deductibility of WRA and NAR dues.

The Nominating Committee has selected the following candidates to be placed on the ballot for the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS^® Board of Directors election. There will be four (4) Directors elected to serve three-year terms: 

Report of Nominating Committee

Casey Clickner, Shorewest, REALTORS

Alex Derenne, Real Broker LLC

Angela Kallay, Century 21 Benefit Realty

Beau Mitcham, Elements Realty LLC

Sheena Polachowski, Mahler Sotheby's International Realty

Mo Simmons, Synergy Real Estate Group

Click here to view details on the Slate of Candidates for the GMAR Board of Directors.



The election will be held by electronic voting October 5^th-11^th 

Join The Women’s Council of REALTORS^® on October 16th at the Milwaukee Athletic Club for an elegant evening themed “Leadership & Legacy.” This special night will feature a delicious dinner and cocktails catered by Benson’s Catering, while we come together to celebrate leadership within our network and the legacy we continue to build.



We are honored to support Special Spaces, a nonprofit organization that transforms the bedrooms of children diagnosed with cancer—changing lives one room at a time. Guests will also enjoy a silent auction and wine pull, with all proceeds helping to make a difference for these families in need.

Date: Thursday October 16th

Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm

Location: Milwaukee Athletic Club

758 N Broadway

Milwaukee WI 53202

The 2025 WRA Annual Convention takes place September 29–October 1 in the Wisconsin Dells.

Join real estate professionals from across the state for the ultimate networking event - featuring CE sessions, expert speakers, and valuable industry insights.

We have started 30 of the 34 planned homes we are building this year! 

The last four homes will be started in the September/October time frame, which is also when we start circling back on some of the first homes for the next set of tasks. As always, our goal is to finish the exteriors of the homes before the snow flies. 

Ever wonder why volunteering with us is a full day commitment? In addition to the 34 future homeowners counting on us and the Wisconsin weather, it helps ensure both efficiency and safety on site. In many cases, specific tasks—like applying flooring adhesive or setting walls—require the full day. 

Please see the current volunteer opportunities below. At this time, we are offering one date max per scheduling period so that we may accommodate as many interested groups as possible.  

Framing (Maximum 10 volunteers): 

October 4, 9, 11, 15

Siding/Framing Punch (Maximum 6 Volunteers): 

October 22, 23

HIGH LADDER Siding (Maximum 6 Volunteers): 

October 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25

Drywall (Max 8 volunteers):

October 24, 29, 30, 31 & November 1

Flooring (Max 4 volunteers):

Interested in having your group volunteer?

Contact Caroline Martini

cmartini@milwaukeehabitat.org

The Discover Milwaukee Relocation Guide is the go-to resource for anyone moving to or within the Greater Milwaukee area including Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, and Racine counties. It’s packed with helpful information that’s perfect to share with buyers, sellers, and anyone new to the area.

Copies are available at the GMAR office for pickup. Whether you need just a few or a full box to stock your office or share with clients.

💻 DiscoverMilwaukee.com is also a valuable resource to share digitally. It offers comprehensive, up-to-date information on neighborhoods, schools, employers, and things to do making it a great tool for clients exploring the area before or after their move.

Tri City National Bank

Tri City National Bank is a community bank that's been headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, for over 60 years. We've been voted Milwaukee's Best Mortgage Lending Company the last three years in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Top Choice Awards because of our talented team of local lending experts. Whether it's building credit, attending a free seminar, seeking financing assistance, buying a first home, or building a new home, our mortgage lenders have the solution.

What’s one thing about your company that you’d like REALTORS^® to know?

What makes our Mortgage Lending Team stand out at Tri City is our commitment to making the loan process as smooth and efficient as possible. We offer quick response times, transparency, and consistent updates throughout the transaction, helping realtors stay informed and empowered to guide their clients effectively. We work closely with realtors to ensure that any issues or concerns are addressed quickly, helping transactions stay on track. Additionally, our ability to provide creative financing solutions tailored to the needs of individual buyers can help close deals that might otherwise fall through. It’s the combination of local expertise, clear communication, and flexibility that sets us apart.

What’s your go-to productivity tip or tool that keeps you successful?

Staying in constant communication with our customers and being approachable throughout the home loan process makes the journey more productive for the home buyer and the lender. Our customers regularly remark on how smooth the process is because of that strategy!

Click the button below to check out events happening in Milwaukee this weekend! Whether you're a fan of professional sports, city festivals, or local hotspots, there's always something happening in our vibrant city. Explore the top concerts, nightlife options, museum exhibits, and family-friendly activities, and share them with your clients!

Join our members-only Facebook group! 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!

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!

Comments, Suggestions, or Questions?...

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Thank you for your feedback! Click here to e-mail feedback to the GMAR.