REVIEW - REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin

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in
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REALTOR
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January 2015
M ark Y our C alendar
RASCW Holiday Party - SW
Wednesday, January 21
Arthur Haus, Platteville
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RASCW Commercial Forecast
Thursday, January 22
City Center West Auditorium
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De-Mystifying Condos
Thursday, February 19
BioPharmaceutical Tech. Center
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RASCW Event Calendar
Updated 1/14/15
I n T his I ssue
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President’s Message: Mary Duff
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Cindy Strange "Pay It Forward" Award
MLS News
RASCW Dues Renewals as of 01/14/2015
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Continuing Education
Project Home: Home Maintenance Classes
FREE Home Buyer Education Classes
Page 5
RASCW RCA Commercial Corner
Page 6
REALTOR® & Government Day
REAL Trends 500
Page 7
REALTOR® Safety Tips
Page 8
Calendar: January 15 - February 15
RASCW Member Benefit - Car Wash
RASCW Committees Need You in 2015!
Building...Customer Svc Referral Business
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Membership Update
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2015 Leadership Installed
On Thursday, January 15, Mary Duff, Stark Company, REALTORS® will be installed as
the 2015 President of the REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin.
Joining her on the RASCW Executive Committee is Kristine Bunbury Terry, Bunbury
and Associates, REALTORS® as Vice President and Dewey Bredeson, Bay Tree Real
Estate as Treasurer.
New directors joining the RASCW Board are Charlotte Eversoll, Clayton Real Estate,
Brandon Grosse, Accord Realty, Jeff Hauser, Hauser Appraisal Service, Marcia Howe,
Monona State Bank, Carla Nowka, Preferred Title and Tom Weber, First Weber Group.
Leaving the RASCW Board are 2014 President Tony Tucci, Realty Executives Cooper
Spransey, Vice President Robert Procter, Axley Brynelson LLP, Hiam Garner, First
Weber Group, Kelly Hoffmann, First Weber Group, and Carrie Miller, ERA Arthur Real
Estate. We thank them all for their time and service.
Bev Anderson, Anderson Real Estate, will be installed as the 2015 President of the
South Central Wisconsin MLS. Vice President is Peter Sveum, Coldwell Banker Success
and Treasurer is David Stark, Stark Company, REALTORS®. Leaving the SCWMLS
Board is Paul Brown, First Weber Group and Tom Matson, Matson & Assoc., Inc. Real
Living. We thank Paul and Tom for their many years of service. Newly elected to the
Board is Shawna Alt, First Weber Group.
We would like to once again express our gratitude to 2014 RASCW President Tony
Tucci and 2014 SCWMLS President Kathie Bahman for their service during the past
year. We thank you both for your leadership and accomplishments that will continue
to shape both organizations into the future.
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An official publication of the REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin and the South Central Wisconsin MLS Corporation.
President’s Message: Mary Duff
REALTOR
REVIEW
I picked up a book on levitation the other day and I just can’t put it down!
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A REALTORS® Association of
South Central Wisconsin
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OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION
Mary Duff, President
443-4815
Kristine Terry, Vice President
393-0891
Dewey Bredeson, Treasurer
831-0500
While I am thrilled to serve as your 2015 RASCW President, this part of
the gig – writing a monthly column – has certainly given me pause.
Should I be funny? Should I be serious? I’ll aim for a bit of both throughout the year. My goal is to inspire and resonate as each of us embarks on
another day, ripe with opportunity. Here goes…
Happy New Year!
This phrase is written and spoken so often over these first few days of every year and I
often wonder how much anyone really thinks about why they say it. New beginnings seem
to speak to us with hope and promise. Perhaps:
• We will behave differently (exercise, food, family time, attain "balance", etc.),
• Maybe outside forces will go our way (the market will rock, the weather will be awesome, etc.), or
• Others will treat us more favorably.
While we want it all, it’s that first one that we can actually control – our own behavior.
DIRECTORS
Charlotte Eversoll 778-5915
Jason Geiger
277-2167
Brandon Grosse
577-9860
Jeff Hauser
271-5444
Marcia Howe
223-2184
Kelly Maly
243-8234
Carla Nowka
310-4636
Jamie Phephles
963-6923
Tom Weber
241-8307
EDITORIAL STAFF
Kevin King, Editor-in-Chief
Ann McGinty, Communications Coordinator
Our chosen profession allows us to influence others and be part of a significant time in their
lives. How we behave on their behalf often dictates the course of the transaction. It is with
renewed commitment that I encourage each of us to remain positive and focus on what is
best for the parties involved.
Each day, we also have the opportunity to add value to each other – fellow REALTORS®,
lenders, inspectors, title company reps, appraisers and other affiliates. As discussed in Bob
Burg and John David Mann’s book "Go-Givers Sell More," the degree to which we focus
on adding value to others will not only enhance our worth in the marketplace, but also in
our own hearts. This golden nugget can take the shape of participation on committees
within our association, how we conduct ourselves in our transactions, and attending industry functions. Many of you are shining examples of this principle of adding value and I am
grateful to have interacted with you and learned from you. All of us get to sharpen this skill
and benefit from our efforts – our industry and our greater community will be better for it.
With that as our charge, I truly wish each of you an exceptionally Happy New Year!
The purpose of the REALTOR Review is
to inform its Members of events, issues
and accomplishments pertaining to the
REALTORS® Association of South
Central Wisconsin.
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Submit typewritten articles, with contact
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Madison, WI 53704-7337
Phone: (608) 240-2800
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Cindy Strange "Pay It Forward" Award
"Success is always sweetest when it’s shared." That was the
mind set of Cindy Strange. She also believed in giving people
more than they’d expect. Cindy was a long-time and highly
valued member of RASCW until her untimely death in 2006.
In honoring her outstanding qualities, RASCW inaugurated
the annual Cindy Strange Pay It Forward Award in 2011. The
Award is given to a REALTOR® or Affiliate Member who is
unselfish with his or her time, is involved with the Association and shows
contagious enthusiasm in all they do, whether it is serving on committees,
participating in or sponsoring RASCW events, or giving back in the community
- all without expectation of return.
Nancy K. Smith
The recipient for the Award receives the proceeds from the annual RASCW
Cindy Strange Memorial Golf Outing to present to the charity of his or her
choice.
The 2014 Cindy Strange Pay It Forward Award goes to Nancy K. Smith of First
Weber Group, Dodgeville. Nancy is the Broker/Manager of 5 offices in the
southwest part of the state. Nancy is a very active REALTOR® member, listing
and selling homes, managing her offices, mentoring and coaching her agents,
helping them to achieve their personal and professional goals. If that's not
enough, Nancy finds time to give back to the Association and to the community she is so fond of. She served on the RASCW Board of Directors from
2008-2011. In 2012, she joined the RASCW Membership Networking
Committee and continues as an active member. In 2013, she was a committee
member on the Recognition, Orientation and Nominating Committees. In that
same year, she helped form the Southwest Membership Networking Committee
where she serves as Co-Chair. Giving back is what Nancy is all about. She is
the current President of Family Advocates, a non-profit organization located in
Platteville which helps victims of physical, sexual and psychological abuse. She
is the mother of three adult children and the proud grandma of one beautiful
granddaughter.
Nancy will receive a check in the amount of $3500 to present to her selected
charity, Family Advocates. Congratulations Nancy and thank you for everything you do.
RASCW Dues Renewals as of 01/14/2015
REALTORS® AFFILIATES
2430 projected renewals. 163 projected renewals.
2184 (90%) to Date. 126 (77%) to Date.
Thank you for renewing
your Membership in the
REALTORS® Association of
South Central Wisconsin.
We appreciate the opportunity
to be of service to you in 2015.
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Visit www.scwmls.com for expanded details.
Schedule Showings Upgrade
You now have the option to add multiple
listings to a showing cart at one time.
Simply select the listings you want to show
and click the Actions drop down (located on
the same tool bar as Print) and then the
Showing Time option at the bottom of the
list. The ShowingTime scheduling screen
will open in a new window. Click Add to
ShowingCart at the bottom. If you have
never used the ShowingCart, here is a 4
minute instructional video.
Courtesy Reminder
If the electricity has been turned off for a
property you have listed, PLEASE indicate
this in the broker-to-broker remarks so
showing agents know to make appointments earlier in the day.
Keybox Clock
There is a clock inside each keybox that
controls when the box can be opened and
also registers and reports the time of showings. If you have a keybox that is not opening during times it should (6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
during Central Standard Time and 7 a.m. 10 p.m. during Daylight Savings) or is
reporting the wrong time for showings, you
need to reset the time on the keybox. To do
this, simply open the shackle of the keybox.
When you open the shackle of a keybox,
the time from your keycard is transferred to
the keybox. The time on your keycard is
checked and synced each time it updates
via a cell tower or via a USB cable update.
Private vs. Public Associated Docs
Based on Projected Budget Renewals
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When adding an associated document to a
listing in Paragon™, your document will be
automatically set as a private document
unless you select the Public check box.
Public associated documents are available
for the public via e-mailed listing links sent
to clients. Private documents are not included when listings are emailed from Paragon™,
but all Paragon™ users have access to them
via the Documents link on a listing. Private
does not mean private for the listing agent
or listing company only. If you do not want
all Paragon™ users to see a document,
please do not include it with your listing in
Paragon™.
Continuing Education
Our goal in partnering with the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association is to provide a high standard of real estate education, enabling
you to better serve your clients. All Wisconsin real estate licenses must be renewed by December 14 of even-numbered years.
License renewal requires 18 hours of continuing education.
There are four mandatory courses and four DSPS-approved electives. Licensees must complete the four mandatory courses and
two electives from the DSPS-approved electives list.
Mandatory Courses (All licensees must take courses 1-4).
Course 1 – Wisconsin State-Approved Listing Contracts
Course 2 – Wisconsin State-Approved Offers to Purchase
Course 3 – Wisconsin New Developments
Course 4 – Ethics and Fair Housing in Wisconsin (includes the NAR ethics requirements)
Elective
Topics (Licensees must take two of the following)
Elective A – Disclosures in a Wisconsin Transaction
Elective B – Risk Reduction for Wisconsin Salespeople and Brokers
Elective C – Inspections and Testing in Wisconsin Transactions
Elective D – Wisconsin Condominiums
Upcoming Classes at WRA (Madison)
February 5: CE 1 (8:30 am) and CE 2 (1:00 pm)
February 26: CE 3 (8:30 am) and CE 4 (1:00 pm)
Register at www.wra.org. Click on the Continuing Education tab.
Project Home: Home Maintenance Classes
Classes are free and open to the public. Advance registration is required.
Please call (608) 246-3737 or email [email protected] to register.
FREE Home Buyer Education Classes
All classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm and
will be held at 1966 S. Stoughton Rd., Madison, WI
Presented by GreenPath, Home Buyers
Round Table of Dane County and Project
Home.
Classes are taught by Project Home staff and skilled professionals who volunteer their time.
Where: Project Home’s Training Center,
1970 S. Stoughton Road, Madison
Class Schedule
Jan. 21:
Common Bathroom Repairs & Replacements (From Floors to Shower Installs)
When: Tuesday, February 10 & 17
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm*
Feb. 4: Basic Household Plumbing
Tuesday, March 10 & 17
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm*
Feb. 18: Water & Mold class (this is a 2 hour class from 6pm to 8pm)
Saturday, March 21
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Mar. 4: Basic Home Maintenance
Mar. 11:
Basic Household Plumbing
Reservations: Space is limited. To register,
please call Michelle at Project Home 608246-3737 Ext. 2000 or email MichelleK@
ProjectHomeWI.org.
Class dates or times may be changed or cancelled without advance notice if
necessary.
For more information email Ellen Bernards
[email protected] or call
608-576-8658.
Cost: FREE**
*To receive GreenPath Pre-Purchase HUD
certificate, borrower must complete the
full class as well as a Pre-Purchase appointment with a GreenPath Housing Counselor
either in person or by telephone.
**GreenPath does receive funding from
the proceeds of DownPayment Plus loans.
For DPP forms and invoice, please contact
[email protected] with borrower’s name, credit score and closing
date.
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RASCW RCA Commercial Corner
Greater Madison Area
by Rob Helm and Ralph Kamps, CSC Co-Chairs
January 2015 - Asking Lease Rates
The day before Christmas, Bloomberg news ran a story that led off with "The
American consumer is back, recharging the U.S. economic expansion." In fact, the
U.S. economy is growing at the fastest pace in 11 years. Recent months have seen
the largest gains in employment since 1999. Gas prices are falling, the stock market
is rising. This momentum in the general economy should continue to fuel the recovery in commercial real estate in 2015.
Principal Real Estate Group, one of the largest managers of commercial real estate
recently released its 2015 Inside Real Estate report. The report’s key themes for
2015 are:
• Strong Economic Growth – U.S. economy should deliver its strongest year since
the end of the global financial crisis, with a healthier labor market and capital
expenditures accelerating.
• Accommodative Monetary Policy – The Fed’s path of rate normalization will
likely be measured and led by an increase in short term rates resulting in a modestly flatter yield curve. In other words, medium and long term interest rates
should remain stable.
• NOI Growth – Investors should take advantage of improving economic conditions,
increase rent growth as a strategy against rising capitalization rates.
• Technology, healthcare and housing will drive economic and job growth.
• Demand is likely to be strongest for office and industrial property types, which
should be well positioned to outperform from a net income basis over the next
12-24 months.
• A small downside risk probability still exists. If consumer demand turns sluggish
as a result of minimal wage growth and if the Eurozone recovery derails, these
factors could adversely affect prospects for U.S. economic growth in 2015.
Questions still persist about sustainability of the current recovery.
Many local commercial REALTORS® experienced an upswing in activity in the second half of 2014. While the local market data for commercial sales and leasing has
been less that spectacular in 2014, the general feedback from Madison area commercial brokers has been: ‘more activity’, ‘more showings’, ‘more discussion of long
term commitments’. This anecdotal evidence, along with the heighten expectations
for U.S. commercial real estate in 2015, gives us optimism for the coming year.
If you want more on the outlook for commercial real estate
Wisconsin, if you want to find out where the opportunities will
year, please consider attending the 2015 RASCW Commercial
22nd at City Center West. For more information and to register,
in South Central
be in the coming
Forecast January
please click here.
Office Rates
East: $12.28
Central: $17.89
West: $14.38
Asking rates Office from 1/1/10 – 01/31/15
Retail Rates
East: $11.50
Central: $20.08
West: $16.22
Asking rates Retail from 1/1/10 – 01/31/15
Office/Whse
East: $6.03
Central: $8.18
West: $6.49
Asking rates Office/Warehouse/Flex from 1/1/10 – 01/31/15
Click Here for the January Asking Lease Rates
2015 RASCW Commercial Forecast
Thursday, January 22, 2015
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Realtor® & Government Day
REAL Trends 500
The REAL Trends 500, now in its 28th year,
is a leader in ranking the performance of the
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Firms are ranked by both transaction sides
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REALTOR® and Government Day Registration is now open.
March 11, 2015 - Monona Terrace in Madison
WRA members only: FREE for first 300 registrations
Shape the laws that impact you and your real estate business in
Wisconsin. Through lobbying efforts at the state Capitol, you’ll meet with
state lawmakers and have a unique opportunity to advocate for issues
that impact the real estate industry in Wisconsin.
Industry success requires advocacy from every REALTOR® in Wisconsin
and lawmakers saw an impressive demonstration of REALTOR® strength
in 2014 with more than 300 REALTORS® in attendance.
With your support, REALTOR® & Government Day 2015 will be a day to
remember.
12:00
1:00 2:30 4:30 pm
pm
pm
pm
Registration
Welcome and Program
Capitol Visits with Legislators
Cocktail Reception
The survey will remain open until March 1,
2015. Please contact Amy Broset with any
questions at [email protected] or by
phone at 303.741.1000.
To register, go to https://www.wra.org/RGDay/.
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Mermaid Total Wash Tickets • $8 each (includes tax)
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REALTOR® Safety Tips
The Ten Commandments of REALTOR® Safety (December 14, 2014)
Safety Rules That Can Save Your Life
By Keith James, CPP, PSP, PCI, CBCP
In September of 2014, the body of REALTOR® Beverly Carter was found buried in a shallow grave. When the person arrested for
this crime was questioned by a reporter, he replied "she was a woman that worked alone-a rich broker." This tragedy underscores
the risks in a profession that often requires meetings with strangers in isolated places, as well as the callous and predatory mindset of violent criminals.
So what can REALTORS® do about it? The first focus is on prevention. Any criminal act is where motive meets opportunity. You
must remove that perception of opportunity. This can be accomplished by first acknowledging the personal safety risks of selling
real estate and then implementing strategies to reduce that risk. You must also be prepared to react decisively and without
hesitation, on the remote chance you are ever faced in a life threatening scenario.
The Top 5 Realtor Safety Commandments
• Develop a mindset of Awareness. I can’t overstate how crucial awareness is to staying safe. Remember that the first goal of
any attack is avoidance. You are guaranteed to survive every attack you are not involved in. It is simply much easier to stay
out of trouble than to get out of trouble. Stay alert. Pay attention to your surroundings. Trust your instincts.
• Know the Enemy. As I address the topic of REALTOR® Safety, it is vitally important that you understand that victims of assault
are not selected at random. Predators seek out the most vulnerable "target" to victimize. They have a plan. They watch, select,
isolate, and then attack. The person they perceive to be the most vulnerable target will be selected for their assault. The violent criminal mindset we are describing in this article will not show compassion or restraint in achieving his objectives. He has
committed violent crimes before. He is not new at this. He expects you to be weak, helpless, and compliant. That’s why he
selected you.
• Never allow yourself to be taken to a "Secondary Crime Scene." Never, as in never. NEVER allow yourself to be forced into a
car where a criminal can move you to a secondary crime scene; a predetermined isolated place chosen by the attacker where
he has more control over you. Kidnapping is often a precursor to murder. What if he has a gun or a knife? It doesn’t matter.
You must do whatever it takes to resist and escape. Let him take your money. Let him take your car. But don't let him take
you.
• Learn some basic self-defense skills. Focus on learning strikes that target the most vulnerable areas of the attacker- the eyes,
the throat, and the groin. Remember you are not training to win a fight; you are training for the skillset to escape an attack.
Keep it simple and focus on perfecting a few "go-to" strikes. The famous martial artist Bruce Lee said, "I do not fear a man
that practices 1000 kicks once, I fear the man who practices one kick 1000 times." There is nothing wrong with carrying a
firearm or mace/pepper spray if you do so legally and are properly trained. But don’t put all your confidence in a tool you may
not always have access to. When you train to use your body as a human weapon, you will never leave your home unarmed.
• Have a Plan. The criminal has a plan. So should you. With a plan you will react to any emergency situation based on your
preparation and training. Without a plan, you will just panic. The same applies to how you will respond if you are ever the
target of an assault. You must establish in your mind now, how you will respond in the future. The primary goal when faced
with an attack is unconditional survival. You must be fully committed to this objective. Your resolve to overcome the attack
must be more than the attacker’s resolve to control you. Expect to be scared. Real scared. Channel your fear into anger, and
use that adrenalin powered anger. Shout "NO!" and continue shouting as you aggressively and swiftly apply every defensive
technique and tool you have towards the goal of escape. This was not a part of the criminal's plan.
The above five safety commandments are the core principles to staying safe and protecting against an assault. They apply to any
industry. In next month’s Blog, I will add five more safety commandments that apply specifically to the business of selling real
estate.
I encourage everyone to take a risk management approach to their own safety. Do an honest evaluation of your own behaviors.
Do you expose yourself to unnecessary risks? What can you do to ensure more safety at work and away from the job? How do
you carry yourself? Does your body language show confidence or uncertainty? Selling real estate can be an extremely rewarding
career. Make it a safe one as well.
Keith James is a Personal Safety and Security Specialist that travels the country giving personal safety seminars and self-defense
workshops to REALTORS® and other high risk occupations. He has over 25 years of experience in the private security industry.
He is Board Certified as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), a Physical Security Professional (PSP), a Professional Certified
Investigator (PCI), and a Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP). Keith holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal
Justice from Western New England University and he is a martial arts practitioner, holding a black belt in Combat Hapkido. His
monthly Blog can be found at www.keithjamesonline.com
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Calendar: January 15 - February 15
Thursday, January 15
RASCW Board of Directors
8:30 am – RASCW/SCWMLS Conference Room
Thursday, January 22 (continued)
2015 RASCW Commercial Forecast
1:00 pm – City Center West Auditorium
RASCW/SCWMLS Installation and Awards Reception
5:30 pm – Nakoma Country Club
Thursday, January 29
RASCW Housing Foundation Board of Directors
11:30 am – Egg and I
Monday, January 19
Paragon™ Basic
9:30 am – SCWMLS Training Room
Wednesday, February 4
Membership Networking Committee
9:00 am – Preferred Title
Tuesday, January 20
SCWMLS Board of Directors Meeting
2:00 pm – WRA Education Center
Thursday, February 5
Affordable Housing Equal Opportunities Committee
9:00 am – RASCW/SCWMLS Conference Room
Wednesday, January 21
RASCW-SW Holiday Party
5:30 pm – Arthur Haus, Platteville
Friday, February 6
MLS Committee
9:00 am - RASCW/SCWMLS Conference Room
Thursday, January 22
New Member Orientation
8:30 am – WRA Education Center
Thursday, February 12
Professional Development Committee
9:30 am - RASCW/SCWMLS Conference Room
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Kwik Trip Deluxe Car Wash Cards • $5 each (includes tax)
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Members may purchase both at the discounted rate through the RASCW office.
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RASCW Committees Need You in 2015!
All RASCW Members are encouraged to become an active part of your Association through Committee involvement. Click
here for Committee descriptions and a Committee selection form. Please bring your personal talents and interests to your
Association. Thank you!
Building an Exceptional Customer Service Referral Business
Host: Wisconsin REALTORS® Association; Co-Sponsor: Wisconsin CRS Chapter
January 28-29, 2015
WRA • 4801 Forest Run Road, Madison, WI 53704
Building an Exceptional Customer Service Referral Business is a highly interactive course designed to deliver all the essentials for
refocusing your business plan to a customer service centered, repeat and referral business. The information provided will help
identify the expectations of the "new consumer", the "new behaviors" necessary to meet those expectations and specific systems to make your business more productive, more profitable and more enjoyable.
Instructor: Ed Hatch, CRS
For more information and to register, please go to www.wra.org/crscourses.
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New Members
Maritza Alvarez
Stark Company, REALTORS®
Jason Diong
First Weber Group Inc
Katie Licht
Bunbury & Associates, REALTORS®
Kallyn Robish
Coldwell Banker Success
Sue Baumer
Bunbury & Associates, REALTORS®
Pamela Fields
Keller Williams Realty
Ken Lowe
United Country-Bender & Associates
Philip Rogers
Stark Company, REALTORS®
Chelsey Bill
First Weber Group Inc
Ben Gregg
United Country Hamele Auction & Realty
Linda Maurer-Garbe
First Weber Group Inc
Samantha Rose
RE/Max Preferred
John Brossard
John Brossard Realty
Liza Hellenbrand
Hellenbrand Real Estate & Appraisal, LLC
Jesse Mistele
First Weber Group Inc
Valarie Rouse
Century 21 Affiliated
Xinli Chen
Restaino & Associates
Vickie Hoffman
Stark Company, REALTORS®
Amy Olson
Century 21 Affiliated
Karen Silvers
First Weber Group Inc
Cindy Craig
First Weber Group Inc
Greg Hurd
First Weber Group Inc
Jennifer Prusakiewicz
Century 21 Affiliated
Ruby Vanderzee
Bunbury & Associates, REALTORS®
Penny Cummins
Century 21 Southwestern Realty
Jennifer Jourdan
Century 21 Affiliated
Karen Ann Ramsey
RE/Max Preferred
Membership Transfers
NAME
Merv Brenum
Cheri Brunton
Amy Cherry
Ellie Feldman
Ericka Hanes
Emily Hickey
Brooke Keeling
Linda Laitinen-Ulmer
Donna Maier Danny Martinson
Kimberly Noonan
Michael Odden
Shelley Reynolds
Jessica Riphenburg John Roche
Aaron Schneider
Katie Simon
Erica Wiley
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FROM
Century 21 Southwestern Realty
First Weber Group
American, REALTORS®
First Weber Group Inc
Powerhouse Team Realty
Keller Williams Realty
First Weber Group Inc
A New Pathway Home
A New Pathway Home
Keller Williams Realty
First Weber Group Inc
Summit Credit Union
Keller Williams Realty
Keller Williams Realty Preferred Realty Group
Homestead Realty
State Bank of Cross Plains
Bunbury & Associates, REALTORS®
REALTOR® Review • January 2015
TO
Clayton Real Estate & Auction
Town & Country Realty, LLC
Keller Williams Realty
RE/Max Preferred
Alliance Realty Center, LLC
Realty Executives Cooper Spransy
RE/Max Preferred
First Weber Group Inc
First Weber Group Inc
Martinson Real Estate LLC
Sunshine Realty, LLC
AnchorBank
Encore Real Estate Services, Inc.
Realty Executives Cooper Spransy
J.F.R. Appraisals
Home Buyers Marketing II, Inc
River Valley Bank
MHB Real Estate
AFFILIATES
David Clem
Wisconsin Bank & Trust
Jim Kubovec
Wisconsin Bank & Trust
Joe Marty
Home Savings Bank
Teresa Plumley
Associated Bank
N e w O f f ic e s
Associated Bank
Stoughton, WI
Hellenbrand Real Estate & Appraisal, LLC
Middleton, WI
J.F.R. Appraisals
Columbus, WI
John Brossard Realty
Sun Prairie, WI