January 2022 - VOLUME 27 - NUMBER 1
UPCOMING EVENTS
Real Estate and Economic
Outlook With Lawrence Yun &
WRA Updates
Tuesday, January 18
9:00-10:00am, Zoom Webinar

WRA REALTOR®
& Government Day
Wednesday, February 9
12:30-5:30pm, Madison
Stay Connected and Share Your Ideas With Us
To connect with other members and get information and reminders about Association events, as well as industry news, tips, and resources aimed toward helping you meet your business and professional goals, be sure to like/follow us on your favorite social media platforms. Click any of the images below to see the kind of information we share and to join our growing social network.

If you have suggestions for ways we can improve how we connect with members through social media, or general ideas for content you'd like us to share via social media, the newsletter, or other communication, please feel free to send those to RASCW Communication & Engagement Director, Erin Volland, at erin@wisre.com. We want to hear from you to help ensure we're providing our members the support and resources needed to be successful.
Top 2021 Legal News From the WRA
Highlights from the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association's most recent monthly legal update include the changes made to the Real Estate Condition and Vacant Land Disclosure reports, as well as the introduction of a number of new forms. Click here or the image on the right to read that update. You can also read the WRA's complete 2021 Legislative Report here.
Competition in Real Estate: Resources to Communicate Your Value
Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) promote competitive local markets and provide a level playing field to brokerages of all sizes, as well as large and accurate sources of housing information for consumers, helping both home buyers and sellers, and makes homeownership more accessible to all. In light of the recent antitrust lawsuit brought against the National REALTORS® Association that continues to make headlines, NAR has expanded their related resource page to assist REALTORS® in discussing the topic of antitrust and effectively communicating their value as agents and that of the current MLS system. They have created a comprehensive list of message points to use as a guide, as well as a number of infographics you can use in your communication to help educate your clients and accurately represent your business, your value as a REALTOR®, and that of the entire real estate industry. Click here to access those resources,
January Is NAR Innovation Month:
How Can You Innovate to Boost Your Business?
January has been designated as Innovation Month by the National Association of REALTORS®, which makes now a great time to start doing some creative and outside-the-box thinking to identify ways to help you stand out from the crowd and meet your business goals (and beyond) for the new year. Here are a few resources to get you started:




In Memoriam:
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Bill Schiel, Restaino & Associates ERA Powered, who passed away on December 11, 2021. Bill was a Member since 1996.
Home Buyers Round Table Workshops
Are you working with buyers who you think would benefit from learning more about the homebuying process? Click here to read about the Home Buyers Round Table (HBRT), which provides information and resources from industry experts 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!
December 2021 Membership Updates
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Want to get more involved with RASCW?

As we start the new year, now is the perfect time to consider becoming part of one of the RASCW Committees. 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 area real estate community.

If you'd like more information about getting more involved with RASCW, please email Erin Volland, RASCW Communication & Engagement Director, at erin@wisre.com.
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