APRIL 2021 - VOLUME 26 - NUMBER 4 |
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Implicit Bias Training
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 am
Zoom Webinar
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HBRT Down Payment Assistance REALTOR® Training
(Recorded Webinar)
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Cindy Strange Memorial
Golf Outing
Monday, July 19, 2021
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It’s officially spring and the market is hot. We are seeing record sales numbers despite the low inventory. With multiple offers over asking price and no contingencies - it’s hard to compete, and that can be frustrating for you and your clients. In this fast-paced market, professionalism is key to our success, and working together to get things done for our clients is the hallmark of this unique industry. We have an amazing Association and our members have always worked well together. In a market like this, the best thing we can do is to hold ourselves to a higher standard and continue to do the right and ethical thing, and continue to represent our clients' best interests. That’s Who We R!
The popular Cindy Strange Memorial Golf Outing is back and set for July 19! The Membership Networking Committee is hard at work planning this event that will finally bring us together again. I can’t wait and hope to see you there! Click Here for Details
If you’re interested in learning more about what is happening in other parts of Wisconsin, join us for REALTOR® & Government Day being held virtually on April 14! We were fortunate to be deemed essential in 2020 and that was a direct result of our advocacy efforts! This amazing nonpartisan event puts you at the table with all of our representatives at the Capitol. The first time I attended REALTOR® & Government Day I was very impressed because it gave me so much insight to how hard WRA works behind the scenes to advocate for us and help support real estate related laws and our industry. This is a great opportunity to share your voice! Click Here to Register
April is Fair Housing month. Last November, NAR Board of Directors amended Article 10 of the Code of Ethics to include discriminatory speech and conduct outside of members’ real estate practices. Click here for full details. NAR also put out an excellent fair housing simulation training for REALTORS® that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate. I encourage all of our members to take advantage of this opportunity. Check it out here: Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation
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We would love to hear from you! If you have any program ideas, would like to see changes, or are looking to get involved with RASCW, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
Wishing you all a successful spring/summer market!
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Notice of RASCW Nominating Committee and Call for Board of Directors Applications |
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The Nominating Committee is charged with nominating individuals to serve on the RASCW Board of Directors beginning in 2022.
Positions to be filled include:
• One Class I broker-owner
• One Class I non-owner
• One Class II non-owner
Class I firms are defined as having 26 or more REALTOR® Members. Class II firms are defined as having less than 26 REALTOR® Members.
If you are interested in being considered as a nominee for the Board of Directors, please submit an application by May 21, 2021.
You may also contact President-elect Jean Armendariz-Kerr at Jean@MoveMode.com or 608-665-3537.
In the July issue of the REALTOR® Review, you will be noticed of the slate of candidates selected for the 2022 RASCW Board of Directors.
Additional Members meeting the criteria for the Director position to be filled may appear on the ballot if they agree to the time commitment involved and are supported by a petition signed by 25 or more Members (no more than 10 from their own company). Petitions must be received at the RASCW office before August 15, 2021.
For specific details, see Article XI of the RASCW Bylaws or contact Janine Smith at janine@wisre.com or 608-240-2800.
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April is Fair Housing Month |
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Every April, REALTORS® around the country commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 with events and education that shine a light on housing discrimination and segregation. Fair Housing Month signifies a recommitment to expanding equal access to housing. But although April is important, it is vital, when thinking about equality, that we slow down, course correct, and take action. Throughout the year we must remain steadfast in our commitment breaking down biases, holding ourselves accountable, and upholding the letter of the law.
Educate yourself with the following content:
Refresh your memory and open your mind. There’s always more to know, and we can all do better.
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City of Madison Looks to Increase and Diversify Housing |
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Mayor Rhodes-Conway and Alders Heck, Lemmer, Furman, and Evers have proposed changes to the City of Madison zoning code to spur private development of the “missing middle” of housing. The “missing middle” is the type of multi-family housing that is usually located in neighborhoods such as duplexes, side-by-sides, courtyard buildings, cottages, townhouses, and medium density buildings (up to 60 units). The City’s proposed changes would streamline the process for reviewing these types of uses in certain zoning districts by making small to medium density projects permitted uses rather than conditional uses.
In the City of Madison, like in most metropolitan areas, outdated zoning ordinances make it harder to approve multi-family housing than it is to approve commercial or retail uses. In fact, almost every multifamily project in the City of Madison has had to go through the conditional use process to be approved.
In 2019, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association issued a report titled “Falling Behind” that showed the severe shortage of workforce housing throughout Wisconsin including Dane County. The report further showed that outdated land use regulations—such as the City of Madison’s zoning code requiring almost all multi-family projects to go through the conditional use process—drive up the cost of housing. The WRA’s report stated that cities should adopt the strategy of allowing the “missing middle” housing types as a permitted use in at least one residential zoning district. The City of Madison’s proposed changes to its zoning code adopts this strategy in multiple residential zoning districts. The proposed changes make other changes that will further increase and diversify housing in these districts.
RASCW has strongly supported the City’s proposal to make “missing middle” housing types permitted uses in the proposed residential zoning districts. The City Council will address the proposal at its May 18, 2021 meeting. If you are a member that lives in the City of Madison, please look for an email from RASCW that makes it easy for you to submit comments to the City Council members before that meeting. If you are interested in testifying at the City Council meeting or providing feedback about the proposal, please contact Robert Procter at Robert@wisre.com.
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RASCW Hiring! Communications & Member Engagement Director |
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We are looking for an inspired and creative individual to join our team. The position directs all aspects of member engagement for the association including recruitment of new members, retention of existing members, communication, coordination of membership events and planning of educational opportunities.
The Communication & Membership Engagement Director will be expected to develop, plan, and implement new procedures and methods to achieve strategic goals. They must plan, organize, and direct the association’s communications strategies and public information activities.
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Rick Corey Farewell Announcement |
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"The past few years as the Membership Engagement Director for RASCW, have been an honor. When I accepted the position, the association saw the fulfillment of a newly created and much needed role that would develop a strong social media presence, brand awareness and a large arena for membership communications. The results of that work have been amazing, thanks to your individual parts in that equation. You all embraced the efforts put forth, as I strived to get us all much better connected. That success would not have been possible without you, so please accept my most humble Thank You.
As I move on to my next challenge, I will always look back on my many years of service to the Association and the South Central WI MLS in fond reflection and admiration. My next role as Director Of Operations for Andy Meyer Masonry and Main Street Music in Brooklyn, WI, will be very closely designed with influences from the way the staff here at RASCW/SCWMLS performs their daily duties and responsibilities: Teamwork, Reliability, Open Communication and Unwavering Commitment to each other and You, The Membership.
The RASCW/SCWMLS Office has been my home for many years, the staff and membership have been my family. Those of you in Leadership and The Board of Directors have been the source of so much of my inspiration. On April 9th, I will leave the RASCW/SCWMLS Offices behind, but will never say goodbye...only that I will see all of you further on up the road.
Be Well, Be Healthy, Be Wise and above all else...Be You. After all, #ThatsWhoWeR."
Thank You All Very Much,
Rick Corey
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Wisconsin Residential Real Estate Symposium
Marquette University held its 9th annual Wisconsin Residential Real Estate Symposium on Monday, March 15, 2021. The program featured keynote speaker Mike DelPrete, global real estate tech strategist, who focused on the future of technology in real estate and how iBuyers and portals are changing and disrupting the industry. Prior to the keynote Dr. David Clark, Professor of Economics and Executive Associate Dean for the College of Business Administration at Marquette provided a Market Economic Update; and, Tom Larson, Executive Vice President of Legal and Public Affairs for the WRA discussed the Top 3 Priorities at the Capitol.
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March 2021 Membership Updates |
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RASCW Membership Networking Committee
The Membership Networking Committee has returned to in-person monthly meetings and have begun planning events for later this year.
Please mark your calendars , follow us on Social Media and here in the Newsletter to stay up-to-date on these UPCOMING EVENTS*:
July: RASCW Golf Outing
August: Bocce Tournament
October: Trivia
December: Holiday Party
We are excited to get back to seeing your smiling faces once again!
*All Events and Dates are subject to change
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