December 2021 - VOLUME 26 - NUMBER 12 |
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NAR Real Estate
Forecast Summit
Wednesday, December 18
12:00-2:00pm - Virtual Webinar
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RASCW and SCWMLS
Installation & Social
Wednesday, January 12
4:00-6:30pm, Sheraton Madison Hotel
Save the Date!
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WRA REALTOR®
& Government Day
Wednesday, February 9
12:30-5:30pm, Madison
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More than 100 people enjoyed good company, conversation, and food and drink at this year's Holiday Party at Bonfyre American Grille, organized by the Membership Networking Committee. Even more importantly, nearly 200 holiday gifts were collected, which will be donated to kids in need in our community. Thank you to the committee, our sponsors, and all who attended and donated gifts. We so appreciate our fun, committed, and generous members! |
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Sauk Columbia Chapter Bagels & Banter With Robert Procter |
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Members of the Sauk Columbia Chapter received updates on the current advocacy work of RASCW and the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC), including area affordable housing efforts, at their recent event, Bagels & Banter With Robert Procter (RASCW's Government Affairs Director). Thanks to Robert Procter for the great presentation, as well as the Chapter Committee, our sponsors, and all who attended for making this the perfect way to close out the year! |
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A Note From Ruth Hackney, RASCW CEO |
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This holiday season, I would like to convey a message of gratitude to our membership. Thank you for your continued trust, patience, kindness, and your commitment to our industry and our organization. With your creativity and perseverance, we have been able to serve our communities in a time like no other. The success we’ve found together is built on the core of cooperation.
Cooperation, while defined as, “the process of working together for the same end,” is the backbone of this industry. Not only do you as agents cooperate with each other, but we as an association must cooperate with you, our member, to ensure that we are meeting your needs. That is why in 2022, I’m challenging you to a year of engagement with RASCW.
While we have improved many of our communications with you over the past two years, it’s time to hear from you. We are committed to listening and it is critical for you to engage in those efforts. What works for you, what doesn’t? How can we positively impact your career? What can we do to help with self-care? Our hope is to identify pain points in the industry or in the transaction that we can help create solutions for. Together we can do so much more than individually!
Another passion project of the association in 2021 has been the creation of a Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, and the creation of a committee to help reach our goals of embracing diversity among association membership and leadership, and expanding the knowledge and sensitivity of REALTORS® to diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. If this is something you’re passionate about, please reach out to me to learn more about how to get engaged.
If you want a reminder as to why these issues are important, I highly recommend the fair housing simulator tool created by the National Association of REALTORS®, Fairhaven. Fairhaven.realtor simulates transactions in a variety of scenarios and educates you on the best way to handle them. Treating fellow agents and clients equally is a vital part of cooperation.
Thank you again for your membership and continued support. Have a happy holiday season, and we look forward to an amazing 2022.
Sincerely,
Ruth A Hackney
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REMINDER: 2022 Membership Renewal |
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Thank you to those who have renewed your Membership in the REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin for 2022. If you have not yet paid your renewal dues, please click the image for renewal and member benefits information, including a link to pay your dues online. Please feel free to contact us at RASCW@wisre.com or 608-240-2800 if you have any questions.
We're looking forward to another year of serving and supporting our members!
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RASCW Minority Scholarship |
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For over 20 years, RASCW, through the Affordable Housing & Equal Opportunities Committee, has supported diversity in the real estate industry with the Minority Scholarship. We believe that with more minorities involved in providing real estate services, there will be an increase in the acquisition of real estate by minority buyers, which will help build stronger and more diverse communities. This program was developed to help achieve this by providing financial assistance and support to minorities who are interested in pursuing a career in real estate – 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 some 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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Looking Ahead to 2022: Economic (and Other) Forecast Resources |
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December has been designated as Economic Forecast Month by the National Association of REALTORS®, which makes now the ideal time to reflect on 2021 and look ahead to 2022 to try to anticipate and plan for what's to come for the real estate industry in the new year. Here are a few resources to get you started:
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NAR Economists' Outlook Blog - Bookmark this page for regular posts by industry experts on current real estate market statistics, including their analysis of that data's significance to the real estate industry now and in the future.
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NAR Real Estate Forecast Summit - Register now for this free NAR webinar featuring industry speakers and panelists who will share a review of 2021 and their outlook on the real estate market and economy for 2022.
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2022 Housing Market Predictions - From realtor.com
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Marketing Tips for 2022 - Not directly related to the economy, but marketing trends, like the real estate market, are constantly changing, and integrating some of those into your marketing plan can help maintain and grow your business. You can also click here for specific tips on using videos, which has almost become a necessity in today's world of digital marketing.
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Benefits of Investing in the REALTORS® Political Action Committee |
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Use the links at the bottom of the image to learn more and to make a donation to RPAC today. You can make a difference through your support!
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Home Buyers Round Table Workshops |
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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) 2021 Homebuyer Education Workshops, which provide information from industry experts about what's needed to successfully navigate the Road to Home Ownership. These free virtual sessions are being offered on Saturdays through the end of 2021 and qualify attendees for available Down Payment Assistance programs. Please reach out to HBRT with any questions!
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November 2021 Membership Updates |
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Want to get more involved with RASCW?
As we approach the end of 2021, now is a perfect time to consider becoming part of one of the many RASCW Committees. Perhaps you have volunteered in the past and are looking to try something new, or maybe you have always wanted to be more active, but are unsure how to begin.
If you'd like more information about joining one of our committees, please email Erin Volland, RASCW Communication & Engagement Director, at erin@wisre.com.
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