November 2024 - VOLUME 29 - NUMBER 11 | |
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Community Impact Week
November 11-November 15
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Tax Reduction
Strategies Webinar
Wednesday, November 13
9:30am-12:00pm
Virtual/Zoom
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RASCW & SCWMLS Annual
Meeting & Installation
Tuesday, November 19
12:00-2:30pm
Sheraton Madison Hotel
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RASCW Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 3
4:00-6:00pm
Beacon Lounge at
Bonfyre Grille

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Sauk Columbia Chapter
Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 3
6:00-8:00pm
Field's at the Wilderness,
Wisconsin Dells
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Southwest Chapter
Winter Party
Thursday, January 16
5:00-8:00pm
The Walker House,
Mineral Point
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Recent Event Highlight: Sauk Columbia Chapter Euchre Tournament | |
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Thanks to our sponsors and everyone who came out for last month's Euchre Tournament in Baraboo! Food and drink, good company, and some friendly competition were enjoyed by all.
We hope to see all of you again at the Sauk Columbia Chapter Holiday Party on December 3!
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Sign Up For Meet & Greet With New CEO | |
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Since starting in September, the new RASCW and SCWMLS CEO, Lisa Marshall, has been getting out there to meet members and learn about the South Central Wisconsin real estate industry and RASCW area communities. Interested in inviting Lisa to stop by your office to meet and learn about your team? Please reach out to Cathy Salwin at cathy@wisre.com to schedule a day and time. Lisa looks forward to meeting and working with you!
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RASCW Membership Renewal: December 1 Deadline | |
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Don't forget, it's membership and license renewal season! This year there are four things required to renew your license and association membership: Continuing Education (18 CE credits), Code of Ethics training (2.5 hours), license renewal through your DSPS LicensE portal, and payment of your association renewal dues.
Once you have completed your CE and Code of Ethics training, you can renew your license online through DSPS. If you haven't paid your RASCW renewal dues, check your email or log into your RASCW HomeBase member portal to access and pay your invoice online by December 1st, 2024. Click below for complete 2025 membership and license renewal instructions. Have questions? Please email Jen@wisre.com. We look forward to supporting you another year!
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RASCW Good Neighbor Award: Nomination Deadline November 15 | |
We are still accepting nominations for this year's RASCW Good Neighbor Award! We're looking for stories of what you, colleagues, or your office are doing to make a difference in your communities. The award is a monetary donation to a local nonprofit of choice – a total of $15,000 will be distributed amongst all recipients and their organizations. Click below for complete award criteria and nomination instructions. Nominate yourself or someone else today! | |
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SafeShowings App Unavailable After 2024
Learn About New Free FOREWARN© Safety App!
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Two years ago we began offering members access to SafeShowings, an app designed to help keep real estate agents safe on the job. At the end of this year, however, SafeShowings will no longer be available to members. In its place we are now offering, through the SCWMLS, free member access to FOREWARN©, another easy-to-use app that allows you to assess risk by learning about a new prospect prior to meeting. FOREWARN© allows agents to gain instant insight on a prospective client using just a phone number or name. Click below to learn how to access and use FOREWARN©. The safety of our members comes first - please use this free member benefit to ensure yours!
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Real Estate Wire Fraud: How to Protect Yourself & Your Clients | |
According to the National Association of REALTORS®, real estate wire fraud is one of the most common cybercrimes in the U.S. More than 11,500 people were victims of this in 2021 with losses of more than $350 million, an increase of 60% from 2020, according to FBI data. Mortgage wire fraud occurs when a scammer tricks a homebuyer, usually through email, into sending a wire transfer for closing costs to a phony bank account. Based on a 2024 wire fraud study, consumers indicate they’re not receiving enough warnings about the risks of wire fraud in real estate transactions. So, how can YOU provide your clients with that education and protection? Start by clicking below for more related information from NAR, including recommended practices for avoiding wire fraud and what to do if it occurs, as well as resources to be shared directly with consumers. Educate yourself and your clients to ensure a smooth and positive homebuying experience. | |
Consumer Wire Fraud Resource | | |
RASCW Celebrates Native American Heritage Month | |
As National Native American Heritage Month, November is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of Native Americans, as well as recognizing the unique barriers and challenges they have faced, and continue to face, including in the areas of housing, land, and infrastructure access. Click below for some ways you can educate yourself about Native American history and continue to help work toward positive change, equality, and inclusion in our industry and communities. | |
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November Member Spotlight: Laura Stanfield
Sign Up to Be Spotlighted in 2025!
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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 future Member Spotlights, click here to complete the online form.
Our November Spotlight is Laura Stanfield, a Sr. Mortgage Advisor with Wintrust Mortgage who has been in the industry 27 years and is an active member of RASCW and other local housing organizations. Laura enjoys watching clients purchase and grow into the homes they've been dreaming of, and recommends that those new to the industry focus on their network and mindset to help find success: "What you focus on expands." Click below for Laura's full spotlight!
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In Memoriam: Phyllis James | |
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of RASCW member Phyllis James, of Fall River, who passed away on October 23, 2024. Phyllis was a REALTOR® for 24 years in both Michigan and Wisconsin, and will be deeply missed by many friends, family, and colleagues. Click here to read Phyllis' full obituary. | |
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 below 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! | |
October 2024 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 a committee in the new year, 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 us at rascw@wisre.com.
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