September 2023 - VOLUME 28 - NUMBER 9 | |
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Sauk Columbia Chapter
Bowling & Networking
Tuesday, September 19
11:00am-2:00pm
Brewster's Lanes, Reedsburg
Register Now
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RPAC Golf &
Annual Silent Auction
Wednesday, September 20
1:00-7:30pm
Pioneer Pointe Golf Club, Fitchburg
Register Now
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Cybersecurity
Lunch and Learn
Thursday, September 28
12:30-2:30pm
WRA Education Center, Madison
Register Now
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2023 Commercial Real
Estate Summit
Thursday, October 5
1:00-6:00pm
Concourse Hotel, Madison
Register or Sponsor Now
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Caffeinated Collaboration:
Intentional Inclusion
Wednesday, October 18
10:00-11:00am
Your Home Team, WI Dells
Register Now
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Bags Tournament
Wednesday, October 25
1:00-5:00pm
The Oaks Golf Course,
Cottage Grove
Save the Date
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Message from RASCW President on REALTOR® Safety Month
Melissa Bjerke Markgraf
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 |  | September is REALTOR® safety month. Started in 2003, REALTOR® Safety Month was established with the goal to keep safety top of mind, and to provide REALTORS® the tools and resources they need to stay safe on the job. Our profession has many opportunities to interact with people, some of whom we may not know. According to the most recent National Association of REALTORS® Member Safety Report, 35% of REALTORS® have met a new or prospective client alone at a secluded location or property. At RASCW, the safety of our members is important, and we know that a proactive approach is the most powerful weapon against those that may target you while practicing real estate. We’ve teamed up with SafeShowings to provide our members free access to their mobile app designed specifically to help keep REALTORS® safe. Click here for more information on SafeShowings, as well as additional safety resources. Our Professional Development Committee is also offering a safety program at the end of September on cybersecurity, which you can register for here. Have a safe and successful September, and GO BADGERS!
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Bocce Ball & Backpacks Tournament | |
Thanks to everyone who attended last month's Bocce Ball & Backpacks Tournament! It was a beautiful day to be outside, network, and participate in some friendly competition. A special thanks to the Membership Networking Committee for coordinating this event, and to all those who donated backpacks. We collected 127, which have been donated to area kids in need. | |
2024 Board of Directors Election - Cast Your Vote Now | |
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As shared in the August newsletter, four individuals were nominated by the Nominating Committee for the four open REALTOR® positions on the 2024 RASCW Board of Directors. After those nominations were announced, and in accordance with Association policy, an additional member successfully petitioned onto the ballot, thereby invoking an election.
The election began September 1, 2023 and will conclude on September 15, 2023 at 12:00pm. A link to the voting page can be found here. Once logged in you will be able to view the ballot with the candidates and their personal statements, and then select the four candidates of your choice.
To log in and vote you will need your NRDS ID and the email address associated with your RASCW account. This information can be found in your RASCW HomeBase member portal or through the NAR website. Please note that once you submit your ballot you will not be able to vote again. Thank you for participating!
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Member Survey - Share Your Feedback and Win $100! | |
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To help us work toward improving member benefits and services, RASCW leadership seeks to identify what our members - YOU - value most about your membership, what you think could be improved, and how we can best support you at this point in your real estate career.
To help us do that, we invite you to complete this short (10 minute) online survey. Survey responses will remain anonymous and participants will have the option to enter into a drawing for a $100 cash gift card. We hope you'll participate so we can continue to find ways to better support and serve each of our members!
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New Agent 30 Day Application Rule
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According to RASCW Bylaws, a new agent with a firm has 30 days to apply for Membership with the Association. Article VI – Section 12 states that “'Designated' REALTOR® members shall also notify the Association of any additional individual(s) licensed or certified with the firm(s) within 30 days of the date of affiliation or severance of the individual.” This includes all licensed agents and staff. When a broker joins a Realtor® Association they agree that they, and subsequently their agents, will follow a higher level of ethics and professionalism. Here are some other reasons why new agents should want to join RASCW:
- Access to all the resources needed to be successful. This includes new member orientation and access to the MLS, WRA Legal Hotline and forms, Realtor® Property Resource (RPR), local market data, and more.
- Opportunities to network and build their community. Real estate is a people business, not just for recruiting clients, but also in building trust with colleagues that you'll get the job done.
- Access to continuing education and professional development. Getting your license is just the start of your educational journey.
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September Member Spotlight | |
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Through our Member Spotlight Series, RASCW highlights members and their personal stories to help members connect and empower others to successfully pursue a real estate career. If you'd like to be considered for one of our Member Spotlights, click here to complete the online form.
Our September Spotlight is Hannah Haas, a Realtor® with Wisconsin.Properties Realty in Platteville. Hannah has been in real estate for four years after a variety of other jobs, including car and newspaper ad sales, banking, and consumer lending. Hannah enjoys the flexibility and valuable connections that come with working in real estate, and is actively involved with the RASCW Southwest Chapter. She recommends that new agents join a team they can rely on and trust in order to be successful. Click here for Hannah's complete spotlight!
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Community Involvement Opportunity: High School Financial Education Program | |
REALTORS® don’t just sell real estate, they build communities. NAR's new program, Ignite Others, invites you to shine your light to lead others, inspire action, and spark change that creates a positive impact on your community. REALTORS® will light the way for high schoolers across the U.S. by bringing financial literacy into classrooms—from budgeting and borrowing to credit scores. Students will gain the knowledge, skills and tools they need to manage financial resources effectively, planting the seeds for future homeownership and a lifetime of financial well-being. Join the Ignite Others High School Financial Literacy Program by October 15th to inspire future leaders in your community. Get more details here and apply now to teach at a school in your area! | |
Paragon Training Recording | |
Need some help using Paragon, the web-based program RASCW members have access to for searching MLS listings? Click here to watch a recording of a recent training with an SCWMLS staff member, who explains the most common and helpful features of Paragon. (Please start the video at the 5 minute 50 second mark.) | |
Home Buyers Round Table of Dane County | |
Are you working with buyers you think would benefit from learning more about the home buying process? Click here to read about the Home Buyers Round Table (HBRT), which provides expert information and resources to help individuals successfully navigate the Road to Home Ownership. Participation in one of their free Homebuyer Education Workshops also qualifies attendees for available Down Payment Assistance programs. Please reach out to HBRT with any questions! |  
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August 2023 Membership Updates | Click Image Above for Larger View | |
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RASCW Involvement Opportunities
Click here to learn more about each of our committees. By joining one, your industry knowledge will increase, your networking skills and connections will grow, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real and positive impact on the local real estate community.
If you'd like more information about getting involved, please contact Erin Volland, RASCW Communication & Engagement Director: erin@wisre.com.
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