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Ethics Exchange

The REALTORS^® Home & Garden Show - March 21 - 30

Pop Up Lunch & Learn! Perfecting Your Pitch - March 26

GMAR Brewers Bash - April 14

Lunch and Learn Sponsored by the GMAR Kettle Moraine Council

GMAR Brewers Bash

REALTOR^® &

Government Day

Kettle Moraine Council RPAC Auction

GMAR Shredfest

The Women's Council of REALTORS^® will be hosting a pop-up lunch and learn where you can learn the art of pitching your business and make a great first impression!

Join Women's Council of REALTORS^® for a productive and fun lunch of learning and networking!



Sign up today and bring your business cards!

Date: March 26

Time: 11:30am -1pm

Location: Waukesha State Bank

1709 East Racine Avenue Waukesha, WI 53186

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• Home Office – Get rid of outdated myths that cause overpayment.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

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.

The Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS^® Youth Foundation will award seven $1,000 scholarships to children or grandchildren of GMAR members during 2025.

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.

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

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.

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

Tri City National Bank

Tri City National Bank is a community bank that's been headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, for over 60 years. We've been voted Milwaukee's Best Mortgage Lending Company the last three years in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Top Choice Awards because of our talented team of local lending experts. Whether it's building credit, attending a free seminar, seeking financing assistance, buying a first home, or building a new home, our mortgage lenders have the solution.

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

What makes our Mortgage Lending Team stand out at Tri City is our commitment to making the loan process as smooth and efficient as possible. We offer quick response times, transparency, and consistent updates throughout the transaction, helping REALTORS^® stay informed and empowered to guide their clients effectively. We work closely with REALTORS^® to ensure that any issues or concerns are addressed quickly, helping transactions stay on track. Additionally, our ability to provide creative financing solutions tailored to the needs of individual buyers can help close deals that might otherwise fall through. It’s the combination of local expertise, clear communication, and flexibility that sets us apart.

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

Staying in constant communication with our customers and being approachable throughout the home loan process makes the journey more productive for the home buyer and the lender. Our customers regularly remark on how smooth the process is because of that strategy!

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

One of our team's favorite local spots is the Milwaukee County Zoo. In partnership with FOX6, we sponsor several Family Free Days throughout the year because of the value the zoo

brings to our community. 

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 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.

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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