October 2022 - VOLUME 27 - NUMBER 10 | |
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Annual Meeting & 2023
Board Installation
Wednesday, November 2
8:00-10:30am
Madison Marriott West
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Taxes for the Real Estate Professional Webinar
Thursday, November 3
9:30am-12:00pm
Virtual/Zoom
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Personal Development
Series Workshop
Wednesday, November 9
9:00-10:30am
WRA Education Center
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RPAC Silent & Live Auction | |
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Members who attended last month's RPAC Silent & Live Auction enjoyed reconnecting with each other and the chance to invest in the REALTORS® Political Action Committee and back candidates who support issues important to their profession and the real estate industry. Thanks to our sponsors and those who donated and purchased auction items - your support is appreciated!
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Southwest Chapter Breakfast & Banter | |
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Thanks to all who attended the recent Breakfast & Banter event in Mineral Point to connect, network, and receive updates from RASCW CEO, Ruth Hackney, on the state of the real estate industry and Association. We hope to see everyone again at future Southwest Chapter events!
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RASCW Good Neighbor Award - Accepting Nominations | |
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RASCW knows community is everything to our members, and that as a REALTOR® or Affiliate, everyday acts of kindness are part of who you are and what you do. To shine the spotlight on our members' commitment to service and advocacy, we're bringing the NAR Good Neighbor Award local for a second year and dedicating the month of October to collecting stories of what you, colleagues, or your office are doing to make a difference. The award will be a donation to a local nonprofit organization of choice - a total of $15,000 will be awarded to recipients and their organizations!
Click here or the image to the right for complete award criteria and nomination instructions. You are welcome to nominate a single person or a group of individuals. Click here (and scroll down a bit) for information on last year's award recipients.
Please help us spread the word about this opportunity within your office and with other colleagues. We want to hear about the amazing things our members - all of you - are doing for your communities. Nominate yourself or someone else by October 31, and please reach out to Erin Volland (erin@wisre.com) with any questions.
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New 2023 RASCW Board Of Directors Announced | |
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The following Members have been elected to serve as Directors of the REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin for three year terms beginning in January:
Tony Keuntjes, Oakbrook Corporation, Non-residential (broker or agent)
Sona Olson, Real Broker LLC, Broker-owner, Class I Firm (26+)
Lexie Harris, EXIT Professional Real Estate, Broker-owner, Class II Firm (<26)
Ben Samson, Park Bank, Affiliate
Congratulations to our new Directors! We thank the directors whose terms have ended or will end at the end of 2022 for their service, time, and expertise – Jeff Hoeye, Michael Restaino, Joe Luther, Kyle Broom, and 2021 President Nicole Bunbury Sjowall. 2022 President Jean Armendariz-Kerr continues to serve for 2023 as the Immediate Past President.
At the Annual Meeting on November 2, the new RASCW and SCWMLS Presidents, Officers, and Directors will be installed into office. An event is being planned for early 2023 to celebrate our new leaders and Good Neighbor Award recipients. Please watch for details. Meanwhile, don’t miss the Annual Meeting on November 2 - click here to register.
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Brandon Grosse Fills Vacant Seat on RASCW Board of Directors | | |
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Brandon Grosse, Accord Realty, has been appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Directors through the end of 2023. Brandon previously served on the Board of Directors from 2015-2017. Thank you, Brandon! | |
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Through our Member Spotlight Series, RASCW highlights members' work and involvement, and shares their real estate stories to help empower others to successfully pursue a real estate career and be an engaged member of our industry and communities.
Our October Spotlight is Bonnie Dixon, a Realtor® with First Weber in Portage. Bonnie has been in real estate 26 years after working as a correctional officer for the State of Wisconsin. Bonnie is an active member of RASCW as a member of the Orientation Committee, as well as a New Member Orientation instructor, and enjoys being able to help people "get where they need to go for their next season in life." Click here or the image above for Bonnie's complete spotlight!
If you'd like to be considered for our Member Spotlight, click here to access an online form to complete. Please contact Erin Volland (erin@wisre.com) with any questions.
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RASCW Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month | |
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As National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15 is dedicated to learning about and celebrating the contributions of Hispanic Americans throughout our history, as well as recognizing the barriers, bias, and discrimination they have faced, and continue to face, including in the areas of housing and real estate. Here are a number of ways you can educate yourself about Hispanic American history, as well as continue to help work toward positive change, equality, and inclusion in our industry and communities, now and every day:
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How to Communicate the Benefits of Working With 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, but it's just as important that individual Realtors® - you - are also communicating their unique value to their customers and within their communities. To help members do that, NAR has developed The REALTOR® Difference website, which provides related resources, including talking points, social media assets, and email signatures. Click here to access those resources. | |
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Home Buyers Round Table Homebuyer Education Workshops | |
Are you working with buyers you think would benefit from learning more about the homebuying 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! | |
It's Continuing Education Time - Completion Deadline is December 14 | |
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Don't forget to complete your state-required 18 hours of continuing education by December 14, 2022. Click here or below for information on how you can still complete that through the Wisconsin
REALTORS® Association, either through on-demand, self-study, in-person, or virtual classes.
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September 2022 Membership Updates |
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RASCW Involvement Opportunities
If you'd like more information about getting involved with RASCW, please email Erin Volland, RASCW Communication & Engagement Director, at erin@wisre.com.
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