October 2024 - VOLUME 29 - NUMBER 10 | |
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Bags Tournament
Wednesday, October 16
1:00-5:00pm
The Oaks Golf Course,
Cottage Grove
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Handbags For Homes Fundraiser
Thursday, October 17
4:30-10:00pm
Garver Feed Mill, Madison
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Sauk Columbia Chapter
Euchre Tournament
Wednesday, October 30
11:30am-3:00pm
Gem City, Baraboo
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Tax Reduction Strategies for the
Real Estate Professional Webinar
Wednesday, November 13
9:30am-12:00pm
Virtual/Zoom
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RASCW & SCWMLS Annual
Meeting & Installation
Tuesday, November 19
12:00-2:30pm
Sheraton Madison Hotel
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RASCW Good Neighbor Award: Now Accepting Nominations! | |
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RASCW knows community is everything to our members, and that everyday acts of kindness are part of who you are and what you do. To shine the spotlight on our members’ commitment to service, we are bringing the NAR Good Neighbor Award local for a fourth year and dedicating the next month to collecting stories of what you, colleagues, or your office are doing to make a difference. The award will be a monetary donation to a local nonprofit organization of choice – a total of $15,000 will be distributed amongst all recipients and their organizations! Last year, four members received this award. Click here to see the list of last year's winners and the other deserving nominees. Click here or the image on the right for complete award criteria and nomination instructions. Nominate yourself or someone else by November 15, 2024!
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2025 RASCW Membership Renewal:
What to Expect
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License and association membership renewal season is now upon us - your renewal dues invoice will be emailed on or around October 15th, so keep an eye on your inbox for that! In the meantime, click here for more information on the membership renewal process, including how you can pay your dues, which dues items are voluntary and reasons for electing to contribute to one or more of those causes, and the membership renewal deadline (December 1!) and timeline. We are encouraging everyone to pay their renewal invoice, as well as begin and complete the license renewal process, as early as possible to avoid late fees and suspension of member services. Have questions? Please email to Jen Dimiceli: Jen@wisre.com. | |
NAR Settlement Consumer Guides | |
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Are you looking for something to give your clients to help them understand the recent practice changes and what it means for them? Check out these consumer friendly resources from NAR aimed at helping members and their clients navigate the changes, and focusing on different aspects of working with an agent who is a REALTOR®:
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RASCW Member Wins NAR Good Neighbor Award! | |
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The National Association of REALTORS® just revealed the five winners of their 2024 Good Neighbor Awards. Celebrating its 25th year, this program honors members who are making an extraordinary difference in their communities by giving time, money, energy, and expertise to uplift people. Charlie is a co-founder of 100 Men of Dane County, a program where 100 community members make an impact by committing to donate $4,000 annually. To date, they have donated more than $2.3 million in grants, primarily benefiting small nonprofit organizations. Click here for more about the award and all the winners, and here for information about Charlie's work and significant contributions to his community.
Each of the five winners – selected by a multistage, criteria-based judging process – will be awarded a $10,000 grant for their charity and be featured in the fall 2024 edition of REALTOR® Magazine. NAR will present each individual with their award on November 9 during NAR NXT, the association’s annual conference, hosted this year in Boston. Congrats, Charlie - this was so deserved!
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RASCW Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month | |
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As National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15 is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of Hispanic Americans throughout our history, as well as recognizing the barriers, bias, and discrimination they have faced, and continue to face, including in the areas of housing and real estate. Here are a number of ways you can educate yourself about Hispanic American history and continue to help work toward positive change, equality, and inclusion in our industry and communities, this and every month:
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October Member Spotlight: Ashley Bergren | |
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Through our Member Spotlight Series, RASCW highlights members and their personal stories to help members connect and empower others to successfully pursue a real estate career. If you'd like to be considered for one of our Member Spotlights, click here to complete the online form.
Our October Spotlight is Ashley Bergren, a Mortgage Loan Officer with UW Credit Union who has been in the industry for 13 years. Ashley enjoys the blend of excitement and challenge working in real estate provides, including getting to be a part of such a significant part of homebuyers' lives. She recommends that those new to the industry focus on building trust and strong relationships, as well as invest in learning the market, staying updated on industry trends, and honing negotiation skills for long-term success. Click here for Ashley's full spotlight!
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In Memoriam: Andrew Stebnitz | |
Our sincere condolences go out to the family and friends of RASCW member Andrew Stebnitz, of Madison, who passed away on September 10, 2024. Andy was a RASCW and SCWMLS member for 23 years, and was passionate about his work as a REALTOR® finding and selling properties for his clients. He will be deeply missed by many. Click here to read Andy's full obituary. Memorials may be gifted in his memory here to the UW-Madison McBurney Disability Resource Center, an office on campus committed to creating an accessible and inclusive educational experience for students with a disability. | |
Home Buyers Round Table of Dane County | |
Are you working with buyers you think would benefit from learning more about the home buying process? Click here to read about the Home Buyers Round Table (HBRT), which provides expert information and resources to help individuals successfully navigate the Road to Home Ownership. Participation in one of their free Homebuyer Education Workshops also qualifies attendees for available Down Payment Assistance programs. Please reach out to HBRT with any questions! | |
September 2024 Membership Updates | Click Image Above for Larger View | |
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RASCW Involvement Opportunities
Click here to learn more about each of our committees. By joining a committee in the new year, your industry knowledge will increase, your networking skills and connections will grow, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real and positive impact on the local real estate community.
If you'd like more information about getting involved, please contact Erin Volland at erin@wisre.com.
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