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Home & Garden Show

Events

Ethics Exchange

Lunch and Learn Sponsored

by the GMAR Kettle Moraine Council - April 8

April Coffee with Cori Lamont

Stay Ahead in Real Estate! - April 9

REALTOR^® & Government Day - April 17

Lunch and Learn Sponsored by the GMAR Kettle Moraine Council

GMAR Fair Housing

Tune-Up

GMAR Brewers Bash

SOLD OUT

REALTOR^® &

Government Day

Kettle Moraine Council RPAC Auction

GMAR Shredfest

9 Pin Tap

Bowling

Tournament

Dear GMAR Members,

It’s April and that means it’s Fair Housing Month! GMAR is hosting a one-hour Fair Housing Tune-Up on Thursday, April 10^th at 10:00am via Zoom. Our special guest presenter is Alexia Smokler, an attorney and the staff executive to NAR’s Fair Housing Policy Committee. Alexia is a national leader in fair housing education and advocacy. She played a key role in developing Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation and Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing, both part of NAR’s Fairhaven 2.0 initiative.

I’d like to encourage you to use the Equal Housing Opportunity logo in your advertising, website, etc. You can download it here, free. NAR also has various REALTOR^® logo marks you can use on social media posts, ads, and copy for you to use, also free, just click here to access them.

Coming up next month, on May 7 we will host the Milwaukee Summit, part of WRA’s Wisconsin Summit Series. The Milwaukee event will feature market insights with Mark Eppli, Ph.D.; a report from UWM’s Dr. Kundan Kishor, about racial disparities and their impacts on housing prices; a panel of local elected leaders on housing development, affordability and economic growth; and lastly, a Legal and Legislative Update from Jennifer Lindsley, WRA Director of Legal Services and Licensing. I encourage all of you to join us there!

April also means that it’s election time. As you know, the GMAR and WRA were very active in this week’s elections. We would not be nearly as effective as we are without your support and contributions to RPAC. Thank you! We’re looking forward to seeing you at REALTOR^® & Government Day on April 17, another important opportunity to advocate for our industry.

Happy Passover and Happy Easter to everyone! 

Abby Hauke

2025 Chairwoman of the Board

Meet the newest GMAR members! Click the graphic to see who joined in March.

Check out GMAR’s latest blog: REALTORS^® Bring Value with Latest Technology 🏠💻

From AI-powered tools to virtual tours and seamless digital transactions, today’s REALTORS^® are embracing innovation to work smarter, stand out in a competitive market, and deliver even more value to their clients.

💡 See how your peers are using tech to elevate their business, and how you can too.

Click the button below to read the full blog.

Join GMAR for a one-hour Fair Housing Tune-Up on Thursday, April 10 at 10:00am via Zoom. Our special guest presenter is Alexia Smokler, an attorney and the staff executive to NAR’s Fair Housing Policy Committee. Alexia is a national leader in fair housing education and advocacy. She played a key role in developing Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation and Bias Override: Overcoming Barriers to Fair Housing, both part of NAR’s Fairhaven 2.0 initiative.

Date: April 10

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Location: Zoom Webinar

REALTOR^® & Government Day registration is open!

Join us to amplify your voice and advocate for your business, industry and clients. 

Would you like to ride the bus?

Contact Marne Stuck if you are interested in reserving a spot on the bus to Madison.

The bus is free again this year thanks to our sponsors:

Landmark Credit Union, Land Title Services and Metro MLS

The Discover Milwaukee Relocation Guide is the go-to resource for anyone moving to or within the Greater Milwaukee area including Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, and Racine counties. It’s packed with helpful information that’s perfect to share with buyers, sellers, and anyone new to the area.

Copies are available at the GMAR office for pickup. Whether you need just a few or a full box to stock your office or share with clients.

💻 DiscoverMilwaukee.com is also a valuable resource to share digitally. It offers comprehensive, up-to-date information on neighborhoods, schools, employers, and things to do making it a great tool for clients exploring the area before or after their move.

Join AREAA Greater Milwaukee for an evening of bourbon tasting, networking, and light snacks at Ayra’s Bourbon Lounge in Oak Creek. Tickets include a flight of 3 curated bourbons.

Date: April 10

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Ayra’s Bourbon Lounge

8950 S. 27th St, Oak Creek, WI

📅Date: April 9, 2025

⏰ Time: 8:00am - 11:00am

📍 Location: Improv (20110 Lower Union Street, Brookfield, WI 53045)

Stay informed on the latest real estate updates and legislative changes with Cori Lamont, Senior Director of Legal & Public Affairs at WRA. This is your chance to gain insider knowledge on key industry shifts and how they impact your business.

📩 For more details & to register, click the button below.

We can’t wait to see you there!

GMAR YPN 

The Annual Kettle Moraine Council RPAC Auction will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Please bring an auction item and join in the fun! This is a great way to make your 2025 RPAC contribution and get something to take home with you.

Date: May 1, 2025 at 5:00pm

Location: Lucky Shotz

4919 State Hwy 144

Hartford, WI

To RSVP and for questions please see the flyer below.

Unlock Tax-Reduction Strategies You Need, to Qualify for the Deductions You Deserve!

Register now for this complimentary, one-time Zoom class designed for Real Estate Professionals—this isn’t your typical dry and boring tax lecture. Our sessions are lively, engaging, and packed with real-world strategies that make it easy to keep more of what you earn.



Date: Thursday, May 8

Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm

Location: Online (Zoom)

Cost: Free (Pre-registration required)

What You’ll Learn:

• Home Office – Get rid of outdated myths that cause overpayment.
• Elite Business Status – Learn best business practices to maximize savings.
• Vehicles: The Tax Goldmine – Leverage deductions without confusion.
• Meals & Beverages: Double Deductions – Stop leaving money on the table.
• Turning Medical Expenses into Business Deductions
• Why Claiming Every Deduction Matters – The IRS expects it—so should you.
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This is NOT a tax preparation class—it’s an opportunity to legally maximize deductions and keep more of what you earn.

Join the GMAR Youth Foundation for its annual bowling tournament! 

Spaces fill up fast; register your team today!

Date: May 22

Time: 5:30pm

Cost: $200/Team

Location: Root River Center

7220 W Rawson Ave.

Franklin, WI 53132

View the flyer here.

Learn everything you need to know about selling new homes at the Builder Speed-Dating event! A panel of top builders will share insights, followed by breakout sessions for deeper discussions.

Date: May 22

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: Luxe Golf Bays - Oakmont Room, 7065 S Ballpark Dr., Franklin

Plus, attendees will be entered to win a Luxe Golf Bays gift card courtesy of Chris Sladek with Landmark Credit Union!

View the flyer here.

Date: April 8

Time: 11am - 12:30pm

Location: Jug's Hitching Post

Presenters:

Dave Lehman- Home Inspection

Mike Christian - VA Mortgage - Wood Destroying Insect Inspection

Rick Peterson - Well & Septic Inspections

Date: May 21, 2025 at 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: MLS Parking Lot

12300 W. Center Street

Milwaukee, WI 53222

Event Email: michelle@gmar.com

Keep the following guidelines in mind when sorting your items for Shredfest, as recycling centers WILL NOT accept the following items:



* processed photographs

* magazines, newspapers, books

* plastic (including 3 ring binders and bags)

* cardboard

* boxboard (like Fed-Ex envelopes)

* computers

Your cardboard boxes and plastic bags are emptied as you arrive and returned to you. 

Please remember the GMAR staff will help you unload your items but we would appreciate if you can help as well.

If you have any questions please contact Michelle Kohn.

Pink Ribbon Productions

Can you give us a brief introduction to your company and what makes it unique?

I am a one woman show at Pink Ribbon Productions. A few years ago I was really stressing out and driving myself crazy trying to keep up with everything that the larger photo companies were doing and after some soul searching I decided that my focus was going to be on taking really good pictures at an affordable price to agents. I don’t do a lot of the high end fancy photo editing- there are several awesome media companies out there doing amazing work in that area. My goal is always to showcase the property in its best light but also keep it as true to life as possible. 

What’s one thing about your company that you’d like REALTORS^® to know?

As a former real estate agent (I transitioned to full-time photographer in 2017) I totally get what you guys go through and strive to make my part of the listing process as painless as possible

for you and your sellers.

What’s your go-to productivity tip or tool that keeps you successful?

DROPBOX! I love Dropbox, it’s where I store all of my photos, files, tax info, and pretty

much my entire life.

What’s your favorite local spot to visit and why do you love it?

I’ve always been partial to downtown Waukesha- so many fun spots and you just never know what you will see on any given day. Peoples Park, Steaming Cup, CoPilot coffee, the Antique Mall, Friday night live.. I can’t pick just one. The Waukesha library has also been a favorite since I was a kid.

Click the button below to check out events happening in Milwaukee this weekend! Whether you're a fan of professional sports, city festivals, or local hotspots, there's always something happening in our vibrant city. Explore the top concerts, nightlife options, museum exhibits, and family-friendly activities, and share them with your clients!

Join our members-only Facebook group! This group was created for our members to connect with each other and discuss industry-related questions/concerns as well as to keep you informed on association news and updates. If there are any specific topics you would like to see more of, please let us know!

The Discover Milwaukee Relocation Guide is the go-to resource for anyone moving to or within the Greater Milwaukee area including Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, and Racine counties.

It’s packed with helpful information that’s perfect to share with buyers, sellers, and anyone new to the area.

📍 Copies are available at the GMAR office for pickup. Whether you need just a few or a full box to stock your office or share with clients.

The real estate supply store is now located ONLY at Minuteman Press - Brookfield location (13680 W. Capitol Drive). Store hours are M-F between 8:30 am and 5 pm. Contact Minuteman Press-Brookfield for more info at (262) 781-9622!

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