OCTOBER 2020 - VOLUME 25 - NUMBER 10
EVENTS
Economic & Housing Market Update
President's Message
Cindy Ulsrud, 2020 RASCW President
Welcome to October!! The fall season has arrived, and our landscapes have shifted into a stunning sea of gold and red. While most of you are picking out pumpkins, your buyers are attempting to invest in a place to call home for the holidays. Facing low inventory and multiple offers, this can understandably cause heartache and frustration.
As their advisor, you can help ease some of that pain:
1. Make sure your buyers are prequalified. The time it takes to get qualified after seeing a home could mean the difference between a winning and losing offer.
2. Communicate often. Communicate clearly.
Team Up Against Hunger Week

The Wisconsin REALTORS® Foundation is once again promoting volunteerism during the week of November 16-20, 2020.
 
To assist in organizing in-person volunteering, Feeding Wisconsin has helped to provide a centralized date of Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 that works for the facilities listed below. Of course, you may volunteer any time that week....MORE>>>
RASCW/SCWMLS Office COVID UPDATE

The spread of the Coronavirus, known as COVID-19 has developed rapidly around the nation and in our community. In order to ensure our staff & membership are protected, RASCW and SCWMLS will be taking the following actions:

  • The Association and MLS’s physical office space will be closed to membership except by appointment only (see below for contact information to schedule an appointment).
  • All in-person classes and meetings have been either postponed or moved to the web.

Rest assured we will continue to respond to questions, concerns, or complaints....MORE>>>
Congratulations New RASCW Directors
The following Members will be installed in January as Directors of the REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin for three year terms:

Kyle Broom, Badger Realty Team, Broker-owner from a Class II Firm (<26)
Melissa Bjerke Markgraf, Stark Company, REALTORS®, Non-owner from a Class I Firm (26+)
Andrea Potterton, Potterton Rule, Non-owner from a Class II Firm (<26)
Nanci Caflisch, RE/MAX Grand, Primary Practice Outside of Dane County
Monique Olson, Preferred Title, Affiliate

Congratulations to our new Directors and a special Thank You to the outgoing Directors – Mike Lenz, 2020 President Cindy Ulsrud, Jessica Vezakis, and 2019 President Scott Walker – for their generous donation of time and expertise.
Membership Renewal Notice
Thank you in advance for renewing your Membership in the REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin! The 2021 Membership Renewal invoices will be arriving at your preferred address later this month. 

As your local Association, it is our responsibility to collect dues on behalf of the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA) and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR).  
Important Note: For the safety of our members and staff, payments will not be accepted in person. Please plan accordingly.  


All Membership Renewals received or postmarked after December 31, 2020 will be subject to reinstatement fees. No exceptions will be granted.

If you have any questions, please contact the RASCW office at 608-240-2800.

Businesses: Make 2020 the Best Holiday Season Yet
This year, in an attempt to make it through the holiday season without any COVID-related consequences, many big retailers are shifting their sales and specials to start earlier and spread over a longer period. We can all learn from their decisions, and here is how:...MORE>>
September Membership Updates
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AHEOC Movie Night at the Duck Pond Video
The Affordable Housing & Equal Opportunities Committee was proud to continue its support for Movin’ Out by hosting a Movie Night at The Madison Mallards Duck Pond. Thank you to all the sponsors and those who were in attendance! It was an amazing evening!
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