October 2021 - VOLUME 26 - NUMBER 10 |
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Tax-Reduction Strategies for the Real Estate Professional
Thursday, October 21
9:30am-12:00pm
Virtual/Zoom
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Kickin' It With
Forward Madison
Saturday, October 23
7:00pm
Breese Stevens Field, Madison
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Sauk Columbia Chapter Euchre Tournament
Thursday, October 28
12:00-3:00pm
Gem City, Baraboo
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RPAC Silent & Live Auction |
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RASCW members who attended the recent Government Affairs Silent & Live Auction at The Oaks Golf Course enjoyed the company, food and drink, and chance to invest in the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC), which enables REALTORS® to back candidates who support issues that are important to their profession. Thanks to our sponsors and those who donated and purchased auction items - your support is appreciated! |
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President's Message
Nicole Bunbury-Sjowall
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Happy autumn! If you haven’t had a chance to catch your breath from the busy summer market, hold on tight because it looks like we may be in for an active fourth quarter. More than ever we are rushing to get our clients into new listings as soon as possible, and sometimes that showing may be the first time we meet a new client. Please continue to be mindful of safety procedures. Safety is always a top priority for RASCW! September was REALTOR® Safety month and I hope you had the chance to explore SafeShowings, our new safety tool launched last month.
With keeping our members' safety in mind, the Association has made the hard decision to cancel our in-person events held in Dane County (with the exception of the outdoor Kickin' It With Forward Madison) due to the current local COVID-19 restrictions. Chapter events will continue as planned. As always, we will continue to provide all the other amazing services and tools for our members. Please watch for more programs to come.
The RPAC Silent & Live Auction held in September was a huge success! Thanks to all of you that took the time to support this event. A heartfelt shoutout to Robert Procter, Monique Olson, and Carla Nowka for all their hard work!
Lastly, October is NAR REALTOR® Professional Development month. Check out the NAR Center for REALTOR® Development, and consider completing the FREE C2EX endorsement to continue your growth and knock out your ethics requirements. I encourage all of us to expand our own professional development as it will help our Association, industry, and ourselves continue to enhance our professionalism. Happy selling!
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Congratulations New RASCW Directors |
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The following Members will be installed in January as Directors of the REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin for three year terms:
Julie Klemm, Bunbury & Associates, REALTORS®
Laura Lahti, Badger Realty Team
Ben Oblizajek, Century 21 Affiliated
Congratulations to our new Directors and a special thank you to the outgoing Directors – Anne Baranski, Amy Roehl, and 2020 President Cindy Uslrud – for their generous donation of time and expertise. 2021 President Nicole Bunbury Sjowall continues to serve for 2022 as the Immediate Past President.
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Member Communication & Engagement Survey - Win $100! |
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To help promote and improve member engagement and services, RASCW Leadership seeks to identify the ways our members prefer to receive information from the Association, and what types of content are most beneficial.
You should have now received at least one email invitation (from erin@wisre.com) to complete our Member Communication and Engagement survey, the results of which we'll use to develop our communication and outreach efforts moving forward. You can also take the survey here. The survey is open until tomorrow, Friday, October 15 at 5:00pm.
Survey responses will remain anonymous and participants will be entered into a drawing for one of three $100 cash cards. We hope you'll participate so RASCW can continue to find ways to better support and serve its members. Thank you for your help and feedback!
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October: REALTOR® Professional Development Month |
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October has been designated as REALTOR® Professional Development month. In addition to RASCW'S professional development programs, like next week's Tax-Reduction webinar, here are some other available resources from NAR and WRA to help you continue to grow your industry knowledge and expertise:
You’ll also see posts on our social media platforms the rest of this month with more opportunities to engage in professional development, so be sure to watch for those!
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In Memoriam: Libby Monson |
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Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of Libby Monson who passed away on August 28, 2021. Libby was a member for close to 50 years. She served on the Board of Directors from 1986-1988 and was elected Vice President in 1988. Throughout the years, Libby was a strong supporter of the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) on both the local and state levels, including serving as an RPAC Trustee. Libby will be missed by many. Click here to view her full obituary.
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In Memoriam: Evan T. Kratochwill, son of Member Jason Kratochwill |
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Our thoughts and sincerest condolences go out to RASCW Member Jason Kratochwill and the rest of the family and friends of Evan Kratochwill, of Middleton, who passed away on October 2, 2021. To honor Evan's life, his family has set up the charitable Evan Kratochwill Memorial Fund. Click here to read Evan's obituary and to make a donation to the fund.
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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 attendees the opportunity to learn from industry experts about what they need to do 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, and refer buyers you feel might be interested in attending one of these workshops!
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September 2021 Membership Updates |
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2022 Membership Renewal Notice
Please note that your 2022 Membership Renewal will be arriving at your preferred mailing address later this month. Watch your email for details!
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