July 2023 - VOLUME 28 - NUMBER 7 | |
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Southwest Chapter
Self-Defense & Safety Training
Wednesday, July 19
10:00am-11:30am
Sleep Inn & Suites, Lancaster
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Cindy Strange
Memorial Golf Outing
Monday, July 17
10:00am-6:00pm
Hawks Landing Golf Club
SOLD OUT
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Sauk Columbia Chapter Networking Picnic
Wednesday, July 26
5:00-7:00pm
Haskins Park, Baraboo
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Housing Foundation's Handbags For Homes
Thursday, July 27
5:30-10:00pm
Garver Feed Mill, Madison
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Bocce Ball &
Backpacks Tournament
Wednesday, August 16
1:00-5:00pm
East Side Club, Madison
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Caffeinated Collaboration: Brewing success thru conversations | |
Thanks to everyone who attended last month's Caffeinated Collaboration event put on by the Membership Networking and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committees. The group participated in an open and real conversation about issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in the real estate industry, which we will continue at the next Caffeinated Collaboration event on October 18 in Wisconsin Dells. | |
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Introduction to Commercial Real Estate | | |
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On June 23, national speaker Josh Cadillac guided agents interested in commercial real estate with two engaging presentations at the recent Introduction to Commercial Real Estate event. The annual Commercial Real Estate Summit will take place October 5 in Madison - click here to register to attend or sponsor this next commercial focused event! | |
Sauk Columbia Chapter Lender Panel | |
Thank you to those who attended the recent Sauk Columbia Chapter Lender Panel in Baraboo. Attendees heard from four area lending experts, learning about a variety of loan options available to buyers. A big thanks to our panelists for sharing your impressive knowledge and experience! | |
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Call For Movin' Out Fundraiser Volunteers & Sponsors | |
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The RASCW Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is excited to continue their support for the local organization Movin’ Out by hosting this year’s fundraising event, Kickin' It With Forward Madison, on Saturday, September 9, which for a third year will be a Madison Forward soccer game. Watch the video on the right for a recap of last year's event, and save the date to join us this year.
We’re also looking for volunteers and sponsors for this event. Click here for sponsor information. If you'd like more information about helping plan or run this event, please email Gretchen Schutz at gretchen@wisre.com. Join us in making this impactful event a success - no amount of time given is too little!
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RASCW Minority Scholarship | |
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For over 20 years, RASCW has supported diversity in the real estate industry with the Minority Scholarship. This program was developed to help achieve an increase in minority real estate practitioners by providing financial assistance and support to those interested in pursuing a real estate career – recipients receive nearly $1,500 in waived start up fees and dues.
Click here for more information about the scholarship, including application instructions and testimonials from past recipients about how the scholarship impacted their path to a career in real estate. Please encourage any individuals you feel would benefit from this scholarship to apply, and feel free to contact us with any questions.
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Through our Member Spotlight Series, RASCW highlights members and their personal stories to help 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 questionnaire.
Our July Spotlight is Katrina Blevins, a Broker/Owner with Keystone Realty. Katrina has been in real estate for more than 17 years after starting out working in a broker's office at the age of 16. Katrina enjoys having the opportunity to build relationships with her clients and customers and be a part of, for many, the largest investment of their lives. Her professional motto is, “It’s not just about transactions, It’s about relationships”, and she recommends that new agents be sure to both pay close attention to transaction details, and communicate clearly and respectfully to ultimately be successful and maintain valuable relationships. Click here for Katrina's complete spotlight!
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RASCW Celebrates Disability Pride Month | |
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As Disability Pride Month, July is dedicated to honoring the achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community, including in housing, and marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which broke down barriers to inclusion in society for those with disabilities. Here are a number of resources to help you learn about the disability community and its history, as well as continue to work toward equality and inclusion in our industry and communities to make accessible and affordable housing achievable for all:
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How to Communicate Your Value as a REALTOR® | |
As a member of RASCW and a Realtor®, you provide your clients a heightened level of expertise, professionalism, and value that separates you from other real estate professionals. NAR's national "That's Who We R" advertising campaign works to share that message widely with consumers, particularly in light of their ongoing antitrust and MLS lawsuits, but it's just as important that individual Realtors® - you - also communicate their unique value, and that of the current MLS marketplace, to their customers and communities. Click here for an article from NAR, and here for an article from RealTrends with information and tips on how to do that. | |
Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate | |
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The use of artificial intelligence has exploded in the past year, quickly raising questions about both AI's potential benefits and risks, including in the real estate industry. To help you learn and navigate this new cutting edge technology, here are some resources related to the use of AI in real estate:
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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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June 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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Click Above for Asking Lease Rates | |
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