September 2024 - VOLUME 29 - NUMBER 9 | |
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Bags Tournament
Wednesday, October 16
1:00-5:00pm
The Oaks Golf Course, Cottage Grove
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Handbags For Homes Fundraiser
Thursday, October 17
4:30-10:00pm
Garver Feed Mill, Madison
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Bocce Ball & Backpacks Tournament | |
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Thank you 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 those who donated backpacks - we collected more than 100, which have been donated to area kids in need!
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Sauk Columbia Chapter Gyros for Heroes Fundraiser | |
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Thanks to those who participated in the recent Sauk Columbia Chapter Gyros for Heroes Fundraiser! Good food from local Hot Dog Avenue was enjoyed, and money was raised for two great area organizations: Baraboo Community Heroes and the Wisconsin Dells/Delton Kops for Kids. Each will receive a $1,000 donation - way to make a difference in our communities everyone!
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RASCW & SCWMLS Announce New CEO | |
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On behalf of Ben Oblizajek, RASCW President, and Tom Weber, SCWMLS President, we are pleased to announce the hiring of our new CEO, Lisa Marshall, who comes to us from the Central Wisconsin Board of REALTORS® headquartered in Wausau, WI.
“I’m thrilled to be given this opportunity and to build upon the organizations’ commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity,” said Marshall. “We have great members, great staff, and great communities here and I’m eager to get started.”
Lisa will begin her new duties as CEO on September 30, 2024. RASCW and SCWMLS members should watch for an invitation to an open house reception to meet Lisa in the near future. We look forward to welcoming Lisa and introducing her to our staff, members, and communities.
Please click here for the full press release.
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New 2025 Board of Directors | |
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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 January 2025:
Hannah Haas, Wisconsin.Properties Realty; Class II Broker, Grant County
Ryan Oliversen, Bunbury & Associates; Class I Non Broker-Owner, Dane County
Phani Palety, Big Block Midwest; Class II Non Broker-Owner, Dane County
Congratulations to our new Directors! We also thank the Directors whose terms will end at the end of 2024 for their service, time, and expertise: Julie Spencer Klemm, Tiffany Malone, and 2023 President Melissa Bjerke. 2024 President Ben Oblizajek will continue to serve in 2025 as the Immediate Past President.
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It’s time to start thinking about membership renewal season! This year, there are four things that are required to renew your license and your Association membership: 1. Continuing Education credits (18), 2. Code of Ethics training (2.5 hours), 3. License Renewal through DSPS, and 4. Payment of Your Association Dues Renewal Invoice.
We are encouraging everyone to begin the renewal process as early as they can. Have you taken all of your CE credits, and do you have all of your certificates ready to submit? Have you completed your Code of Ethics training? If you have already done those two things, you’ll be set when the DSPS window to renew opens in October. Once you have renewed your license, keep an eye on your inbox for your Association invoice, which needs to be paid no later than December 1st, 2024 to avoid late fees and suspension of services. Click here for more details on 2025 membership renewal. Have questions? Please email to Jen@wisre.com.
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NAR Practice Changes Consumer Guides | |
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Are you looking for something to give your clients to help them understand the recent practice changes and what it means for them? Check out these consumer friendly resources from NAR aimed at helping members and their clients navigate the changes, and focusing on different aspects of working with an agent who is a REALTOR®:
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September is REALTOR® Safety Month | |
REALTORS® face job related risks every day. In an ongoing effort to keep safety top-of-mind for our members, the National Association of REALTORS® and RASCW dedicate September as REALTOR® Safety Month. The goal: reduce the number of safety incidents that happen in the industry so each of our members makes it home safely every night. Click here for a number of resources to help you stay safe on the job, including two safety apps (SafeShowings and FOREWARN) you have free access to as a RASCW member. | |
RASCW Member Nominated for NAR Good Neighbor Award - Cast Your Vote! | |
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The National Association of REALTORS® has selected REALTOR® and RASCW member Charlie Wills as one of its ten finalists for its 2024 Good Neighbor Award. Like the local RASCW Good Neighbor Award, which Charlie received this past year, this program honors members who are making an extraordinary difference in their communities by giving time, money, energy, and expertise to uplift people. Charlie is a co-founder of 100 Men of Dane County, a program where 100 community members make an impact by committing to donate $4,000 annually. To date, they have donated more than $2.3 million in grants, primarily benefiting small nonprofits organizations. Congrats, Charlie - this was so deserved! Click here for more about Charlie's work and nomination, and here to give him your vote. Let's help Charlie win additional grant money to further help our communities!
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September Member Spotlight: Amy Fosdick | |
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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 Amy Fosdick, an AVP-Residential Mortgage Lender with the Bank of Sun Prairie who has been in the industry for 22 years. Amy enjoys meeting new people and helping them achieve their homeownership goals, and recommends that those new to the industry stay positive, be honest and transparent with clients, and keep moving forward to be successful. Click here for Amy's full spotlight!
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In Memoriam: Marilyn Stauter | |
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of RASCW member Marilyn Stauter, of Sun Prairie, who passed away on August 17, 2024. Marilyn became a REALTOR® in 1982, winning numerous awards over the years in the industry, and was skilled at finding just the right home for her homebuyers. She will be deeply missed by many. Click here to read Marilyn's 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 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! | |
August 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 Erin Volland at erin@wisre.com.
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Click Above for Asking Lease Rates | |
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