NAR ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Check out the latest
press release
with details on the new partnership between the National Association of REALTORS® and the upcoming 2020 Census.
Every year, roughly $1.5 trillion is allocated to states and local governments based off of Census results – funding countless public services that make our communities better places to work, live and raise a family. The Census is important for all REALTORS® because completing the Census survey means more resources for businesses and communities across the country.
It is our job as REALTORS® to bring awareness to the importance of the Census. The GMAR and NAR want to be sure that our members – along with their friends, clients and neighbors – complete the Census form accurately and as soon as possible after receiving. This process is quick & secure – and responding takes less time than finishing your morning coffee
NAR and the Bureau will also be hosting a joint webinar to highlight their partnership and discuss the impact of the Census on our industry.
It will be held Wednesday, March 4, from 1-2 PM Central Time
. If you are interested in participating in the webinar, please follow the registration instructions on
this link
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HOME & GARDEN SHOW VIP TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE
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Order your personalized VIP tickets for the REALTORS® Home & Garden Show March 20 - 29.
Providing your client base with a free ticket will allow you a valuable opportunity to maintain that important personal connection. It has proven to be an effective and inexpensive marketing tool for many GMAR members who order every year and view it as one approach to their growth. They report that sending VIP tickets has proven to be an invaluable return on a nominal investment.
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NEW ISSUE OF REAL TRENDS NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE
The January 2020 issue of REAL Trends Newsletter is now available for your review.
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CONCEALED CARRY COURSE AT THE GMAR
MPD Training, LLC, is looking to provide another Concealed Carry Firearms Safety Course at the GMAR office in February. No previous experience is necessary.
A class date will be set based upon popular interest.
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REALTOR
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& GOVERNMENT DAY REGISTRATION NOW OPEN *BUS SEATING ALMOST FULL
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Sign up today for REALTOR & Government Day, scheduled for February 5, 2020 in Madison.
What is REALTOR® & Government Day? It is your opportunity to help shape laws that affect you and your business. Through lobbying efforts at the Capitol, you'll meet state lawmakers and have a unique opportunity to advocate for issues like property taxes, land use, property rights, regulations, and more.
Registration is free again this year for the first 300 members. You may register by contacting Marne Stuck by email
marne@gmar.ws
or phone at 414/778-4929.
Don't want to drive? Ride the bus and enjoy lunch for FREE thanks for our sponsors: Chicago Title, HMS Home Warranty, Landmark Credit Union, Metro MLS, and RE/MAX Realty 100. If you are interested in reserving a seat on the bus, please let Marne know when you call to register. Space is limited to 50 passengers.
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JOIN THE GMAR'S HOUSING STATISTICS TASK FORCE
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The GMAR is asking for members who may be interested in joining a special Housing Statistics Task Force.
The Association has a huge reserve of statistics on the housing market, buyers’ and sellers’ attitudes, market trends, etc. and we would like to identify new ways to use that information to promote homeownership, REALTORS®, and the greater housing industry.
The GMAR currently distributes a monthly housing market press release that is widely published by the local media. We also purchase an over-sample of NAR’s annual consumer Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers that we generate story ideas from. We would like to have members of the task force think about new ways the GMAR can leverage the releases we currently generate, as well as create new reports, press releases and media opportunities to promote the industry.
If you are interested in participating in the Housing Statistics Task Force, please email
mike@gmar.ws
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THURSDAY TAKEAWAY VIDEO SERIES
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Check out the most recent edition of WRA's Thursday Takeaway Video Series!
"Managing Your Online Reputation"
With Ron Uhrina
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We’re all in for a wild ride this election year and 2020 will be more important than ever 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 in 2019.
Click here
for a list of 2019 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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ADVERTISE IN THE
JOURNAL SENTINEL
HOME & GARDEN SHOW GUIDE - LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
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Take advantage of this once-a-year
advertising opportunity organized in conjunction with the Home & Garden Show Guide scheduled to mail with the Sunday, March 15th issue of the
Journal Sentinel
. Limited ad spaces are available. All space will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ads Seen by Nearly 155,000 Journal Sentinel Subscribers
Digital Impressions for Additional Exposure
Special Advertising Rates
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HELP MEMBERS BECOME LEADERS - 2021 NAR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
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The Leadership Academy identifies, inspires and mentors emerging leaders from the local and state level.
The Leadership Academy for the National Association of REALTORS® is now accepting applications for the 2021 year. The deadline to submit your application is March 3, 2020.
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REAL ESTATE SUPPLY STORE NOW AT MINUTEMAN PRESS - BROOKFIELD
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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!
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If you have questions on the SentriLock system or just need a refresher on how it all works, check out these resources that are readily available to you as members!
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SentriKey App School is a great tool to take advantage of if you have been through the training process but still have questions on how to effectively use the system. Click on the image to get started!
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FAQs
SentriLock has compiled a list of frequently asked questions which can be viewed
here
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HOW-TO VIDEO SERIES
SentriLock has a great set of “How To” videos which are good refreshers if
access the full library of videos.
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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 and open the key compartment among other functions for their team’s lockboxes.
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SAVE THE DATE:
GMAR WOMENSTRONG CONFERENCE
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Date:
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Location:
Italian Community Center, 631 E Chicago St, Milwaukee
Time:
8:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
A conference devoted to giving powerful women bold tools to take their careers to the next level.
More details coming soon!
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SOLUTIONS FOR CLIENTS WITH HOME GOODS THEY NO LONGER NEED
Habitat Restore Offers Free Pickup & Salvage Services
Habitat for Humanity ReStore picks up donations of gently used furniture, appliances and more for free! Donations are tax deductible and help local families in need of safe, affordable housing.
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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
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