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March Is Women's History Month!
The Role of the Women’s Council of REALTORS®
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March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the achievements of women in all industries - including real estate. Today, women make up the majority of REALTORS®, but their journey in the industry hasn’t always been easy.
When the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) was founded in 1908, its membership was entirely male. Women began joining in the years that followed, but they remained a minority for decades. Recognizing the need for support and advocacy, a group of female REALTORS® took action. In 1938, the Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR) was formed as the Women’s Division of NAR to create a space where women could develop leadership skills, build professional networks, and advocate for their role in the industry.
Over the years, The Women’s Council of REALTORS® has played a critical role in elevating women in real estate by offering mentorship, education, and networking opportunities. Today, the Women’s Council continues to empower female professionals, helping them take on leadership roles at all levels - whether in brokerage management, association leadership, or community involvement.
To learn more about the history and impact of women in real estate, read the full article here.
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Youth Foundation Scholarships Are Now Availbile! | | |
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The Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® Youth Foundation will award seven $1,000 scholarships to children or grandchildren of GMAR members during 2024.
Members must have maintained their relationship with the GMAR continuously for at
least three (3) years. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2025.
Click the button below for the application.
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St. Patty's Day Networking Event | | |
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Join Homesight for a festive pre-St. Patrick’s Day networking event!
Enjoy great food, drinks, and the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow REALTORS® in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to grow your network or just unwind with industry professionals, this event promises a great time. Don’t miss out on the chance to mingle, share ideas, and celebrate the luck of the Irish.
We’ll have plenty of delicious food, refreshing drinks, and, of course, some St. Patty’s Day flair to make it a memorable evening. Bring your business cards and be ready to make valuable connections!
Date: March 13
Time: 4pm - 7pm
Location: Mo's Irish Pub Wauwatosa
10842 West Bluemound Road Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Visit here to view the full flyer.
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Click the graphic to see the new members who joined the GMAR in the month of February. | |
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Stay Ahead of Legal Pitfalls! | | |
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Join GMAR YPN for an exclusive session with top-notch real estate attorneys as they share essential Tips & Tricks to Avoid Liability for Agents & Their Clients. Protect yourself, your business, and your clients by gaining valuable legal insights on trusts and estates!
📅 Date: March 19, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
(Doors open at 8:30 for networking)
📍 Location: Echelon (Parking lot - 1401 Discovery Pkwy, Milwaukee, WI 53226)
🚍 Parking & Shuttle Info:
Parking is limited at the venue. A shuttle service will be available from a nearby lot, running until 9:00am and resuming at 11:00am after the event.
📩 For more details & to RSVP, click the button below.
We can’t wait to see you there!
GMAR YPN
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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.
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REALTORS® Home & Garden Show
REALTOR® Representative
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GMAR members can volunteer to meet and greet hundreds of consumer show attendees.
Pass out your business cards with show materials and make our attendees feel welcome while marketing your business!
This opportunity is reserved for members in good standing of the GMAR.
Submit completed form no later than Thursday, March 13th to Debbie Running at the GMAR Debbie@gmar.com
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Top Producer Panel: Emily Walczak, Jaime Lubner, Charlie Hutchinson, and Amanda Schroder present what’s working in 2025 to drive business, grow a team, and have fun!
Food will be provided! Take time to invest in yourself and your business - and stand out among the competition as a true market expert:
Learn how you can:
- Prepare to have a busy spring and summer and plant the seeds to have your phone ring on autopilot
- Carefully delegate out tasks so you can focus on income-producing activities
- Plot the course for building out a team to create a lifestyle business
- Serve your clients at a high level while maintaining work-life balance
- How to maximize social media to find new clients
Date: Thursday, March 20
Time: 10:30am - 12pm
Location: 11220 West Burleigh Street Wauwatosa, WI 53222
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Call For Submissions:
Share Your Story For The WomenStrong Panel!
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At our upcoming WomenStrong event (June 25th), we want to celebrate the strength, resilience, and determination of women who have overcome challenges in their lives. We're calling for submissions from women who have faced obstacles—whether personal, professional, or otherwise—and emerged stronger because of them.
If you have a story of overcoming adversity, whether it was a setback, a life-changing moment, or a long-term challenge that you triumphed over, we want to hear from you! Your experience could be the inspiration someone else needs to keep going.
How to Submit:
- Reflect on a significant challenge or hardship you’ve faced.
- Share the journey you took to overcome it.
- Tell us how it shaped who you are today.
Deadline for Submissions: March 14
Selected storytellers will have the opportunity to join our WomenStrong panel, where they’ll share their experiences with a supportive community of women.
We can't wait to hear your story!
Please send all submissions to Michelle Kohn
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Here is an opportunity for you to order hanging baskets and/or flower pots (at a great price!). Hanging baskets are $45 and the planters are $50.
Black’s Nursery in Hartford will be providing our baskets and pots again. With over 40 years of experience, they offer quality plants that you will enjoy the entire season.
Sun or shade 12” hanging baskets and 14” planters are available. They come in a variety of color combinations and include new varieties, proven winners and traditional plants. These planters are high quality and will not disappoint.
$12.50 for each plant ordered will benefit the GMAR Youth Foundation college scholarship program. Children and grandchildren of GMAR members are eligible for one of 7 - $1000 scholarships this year. For more information and an application, go to www.GMAR.com and click on Youth Foundation.
Flowers For Scholars - Deadline Today! (pick-up Tuesday, May 6th).
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Wisdom Wednesday: The Power of Your Pitch | | |
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Imagine being able to confidently pitch yourself, your business, or your ideas in a way that instantly captures attention and drives results. That’s exactly what you’ll learn at Wisdom Wednesday: The Power of Your Pitch—and seats are filling fast!
🔹 Date: Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 9:00am
🔹 Location: Lake Lounge at Brookfield Lakes
🔹 What You’ll Gain: Proven techniques to craft and deliver a pitch that wins sales.
🔹 Why Now? Because opportunities don’t wait—your next big win could be one pitch away!
Click below and lock in your spot before you get distracted. 🚀
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Join us for an Olympic-style event on March 13th from 10:30am to 4:00pm at 1st & Bowl in Wauwatosa!
It will consist of:
1. Pickleball
2. Football bowling
3. Cornhole
4. Basketball connect 4
5. Golf - Long drive and closest to the pin (add together distances for both team members to get a team score and rank them amongst all the teams)
6. Wiffleball - One team member throws 10 pitches to the team member and we tally up how many they are able to hit to the back wall on the ground (1 point) or in the air (2 points) and then rank the teams by total points
Teams will rotate through the stations
We will need 8-12 teams of 6.
Cost will be $350/team (includes pizza and 6 drinks)
Sponsor Levels are:
Simone Biles- $750.00 (includes a gift basket valued at $150.00 on your behalf)
Michael Phelps- $500.00 (includes a gift basket valued at $75 on your behalf)
Lisa Leslie- $250.00 (includes a gift basket valued at $50 on your behalf)
** Gift baskets will be part of a silent auction or raffle (TBD)
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Gather your friends, clients, and colleagues for a fun-filled night at American Family Field!
Your registration includes:
- Game Ticket
- All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
- Two Free Drink Tickets + Unlimited Soft Drinks
- A Special Gift from A+ Mortgage
- A Chance to Win One of Twelve $100 Gift Cards (Courtesy of Waukesha State Bank)
- Peanuts & Cracker Jacks
Tickets: $55 each (Limited supply - reserve yours today!)
Don't miss out on this annual GMAR tradition! Secure your spot today by emailing your registration to Michelle Kohn at michelle@gmar.com.
📩 Tickets will be mailed around March 31.
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America's Preferred Home Warranty
At America’s Preferred Home Warranty, we allow the homeowner to choose their own licensed contractor for all covered repairs, so the work gets done in a timely manner. The agents in the State of Wisconsin have me as their local Area Sales Manager, so they know they are in good hands. We have 5-star rating for our customer service in Jackson, MI., 24/7/365. And added Identity and Title theft protection to our top 2 warranties.
What’s one thing about your company that you’d like REALTORS® to know?
We have benefits for the seller, ListSecure and for the agent/brokerage, ClientSecure. These are Risk Management tools to help cover costs if a lawsuit is brought against a seller or brokerage. And we offer the ClientSecure for the brokerage even when the warranty is waived. (signed waiver from the customer)
What’s your go-to productivity tip or tool that keeps you successful?
Following up with everyone I meet whether it is one on one or at an event. My main priority is building relationships and giving the best customer service.
What’s your favorite local spot to visit and why do you love it?
I moved to Cedarburg 3 years ago and still have a lot to explore in the community! But so far, every store and restaurant are proving to be unique and good!
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REALTOR® & Government Day 2025! | | |
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REALTOR® & Government Day registration is open!
Join us to amplify your voice and advocate for your business, industry and clients.
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Discover What's Going On In Your Community
This Weekend!
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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!
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Join The GMAR Members-Only Facebook Group! | | |
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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!
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Discover Milwaukee Relocation Guide | | |
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The GMAR is once again sponsoring the Discover Milwaukee Relocation Guide. Covering Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, Washington, and Racine counties. It is the Greater Milwaukee region’s #1 source for anyone looking to move or relocate to Wisconsin’s largest metro area.
Limited quantities of the publication are available at the GMAR office.
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Real Estate Supply Store Now At
Minuteman Press - Brookfield
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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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