REVIEW - REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin
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REVIEW - REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin
"The Voice of Real Estate™ in South Central Wisconsin" REALTOR REVIEW ® June 2015 M ark Y our C alendar RASCW-Southwest Golf Outing Wednesday, June 17 V o l u m e 11th Annual 20 • N u m b e r 6 Mallards Game Tailgate Fundraiser On Behalf of Click here for more information. Mallards Game/Tailgate Thursday, July 23 Click here for more information. Bocce Ball Tournament Wednesday, August 12 Click here for more information. Ghoulish Gallop & Irv Stein Memorial Walk Saturday, October 17 Click here for more information. CLICK HERE RASCW Event Calendar Updated 6/09/2015 I n T his I ssue Page 2 President’s Message: Mary Duff Page 3 MLS News Welcome Robert Procter Webber Named...Woman of the Year 5th Annual Bocce Ball Tournament! Page 4 New Closing Disclosure Rules Program RASCW Ghoulish Gallop Southwest Annual Golf Outing WRA Legislative Alert Page 5 Board of Directors Petition Notice Comfort for Kids on the Move WRA Annual State Convention Page 6 RASCW Commercial Corner Page 7 REALTOR® Safety Quiz FREE Home Buyer Education Classes Page 8 Calendar: June 15 - July 15 Page 9 Membership Update Please reserve Thursday, July 23 and plan to attend the 11th Annual Mallards Game and Tailgate Fundraiser presented by the RASCW Affordable Housing/Equal Opportunities Committee to benefit Movin’Out, Inc. Movin’Out creates opportunities for persons with disabilities and their families to purchase and maintain their own homes. A wonderful example is the following testimonial: My wife and I grew up with severe disabilities. Everything regular people do is a struggle for my wife and me. We even met at a conference for the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill or NAMI. We never thought it would be possible for us to have a home of our own. We were always embarrassed about our living and financial situation. One day my case worker mentioned Movin’Out and how another client who I knew had gotten a home and was happier than he had ever been, even though it was just for the last year or two of his life. This put seeds in our minds but we still were not sure it would work for us after a couple years. We worked up the courage to look into Movin’Out. We worked with Movin’Out and AnchorBank. They helped us navigate the strange things involved with getting a home, legal issues, financial issues, etc... but the team helped my wife and me get through it all, so it was not as stressful and they always took time to talk about our concerns. We would have never had a chance to have a home and a dog like we had always wanted without Movin’Out and now we don't have to be embarrassed about our situation. Even better we moved in next to family so our support system is close by. If you are disabled and are interested in having a home, not just a tiny apartment, don't wait. Movin’Out will help you through every step! Well wishes and good luck to every one hoping to find a home. Sincerely Tyrel and Danielle Rouse Help us help Movin’Out continue its success. For only $20.00, you will receive admission to the pre-game tailgate party inside the Duck Pond from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (hamburgers, brats, hot dogs, cranberry walnut chicken sandwiches, veggie burgers, chips, potato salad, coleslaw and beverages) and a game ticket to the Mallards baseball game at 7:05 pm. To purchase tickets, please click here for an order form. Sponsorships are also available: $100 Silver Sponsor • $200 Gold Sponsor • $300 Platinum Sponsor For details on becoming a sponsor and helping others, please click here. Thank you in advance for your great support. RASCW Committees - Click Here for More Information All RASCW Members are encouraged to become an active part of your Association through Committee involvement. Please bring your personal talents and interests to your Association. Thank you! 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 ® A REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin Publication OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Mary Duff, President 443-4815 Kristine Terry, Vice President 393-0891 Dewey Bredeson, Treasurer/President-elect 831-0500 This year started with me practicing a solid daily routine of expressing gratitude – both as a way of anchoring my day as well as a way of sending some goodness out to various friends and clients on an individual basis. As the market has accelerated, the brakes were put on my routine and I am feeling offbalance. In an effort to kick-start that practice, I will use this column to express my gratitude for a few keys things that occurred in the last month. I was fortunate to represent you all in Washington DC from May 12 through May 16 while attending the National Association of REALTORS® Midyear Legislative and business meetings. We met with our Wisconsin Congressional delegation to discuss issues affecting our business as well as our buyers and sellers. We were able to make an impact as they make critical decisions in this legislative cycle. Additionally, as an NAR director, I was privileged to participate in the 800-member board meeting on May 16. A few highlights: 1. A partnership was approved to give brokerages a single place to input listing data; more to come over the next 36 months as this plan is developed further 2. An advisory board was created to oversee the REALTOR® Commitment to Excellence in an effort to promote excellent customer service – both externally and internally 3. The Strategic Thinking Committee released its report on negative game changers that could affect our real estate markets – all in an effort to keep us on our toes and aware (realtor.org/dangerreport) For more on all of the decisions, please click here. 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 While attending these meetings I learned a few fun facts: 1. NAR is the largest trade association in the world (1,189,000 members). 2. While REALTORS® make up 50% of the real estate licensees in the country, 92% of the real estate transactions are handled by REALTORS® . We rock! 3. NAR is annually among the top 5 lobbying organizations in the country While bigger isn’t always better in every arena, I am grateful for the efforts put forth by countless individuals who passionately support this dedicated organization that makes a difference for our businesses individually. Locally, we are making things happen at RASCW as well. We are pleased to welcome Attorney Robert Procter as our new Government Affairs Director. You will see more on this elsewhere in the REALTOR® Review. Having served for two years on our Board of Directors alongside Robert, suffice it to say that I am thrilled to have his passion and wealth of knowledge applied in this way to RASCW’s benefit. With gratitude, we wish Phil Salkin all the best as he pursues new adventures in Arizona with his retirement. We are very fortunate to not be missing a beat with this smooth transition. My "attitude of gratitude" is engaged – may you look for those moments of thankfulness both large and small in the days ahead. It will make a difference, I guarantee it! 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. ® In the future Banks will do more than just hold your money. If you would like to submit information, story ideas, or articles for inclusion in the REALTOR® Review please contact Kevin King at [email protected]. The future is now at River Valley. • • • • Submit typewritten articles, with contact name and phone number to: RASCW 4801 Forest Run Road, Suite 101 Madison, WI 53704-7337 Phone: (608) 240-2800 Fax: (608) 240-2801 BusinessCenter MobileBanking InternetCafé FreeWiFi IN MIDDLETON 8329 Murphy Dr. • (Near Costco) • 608.661.3560 www.rivervalleybank.com/middleton Items submitted in Microsoft® Word programs are also welcome. www.rascw.org Others know rec land & country home financing. WE KNOW IT BETTER. ©2015 Badgerland Financial, ACA. NMLS ID 458065. 2 REALTOR® Review • June 2015 (877) 789-9058 badgerlandfinancial.com Welcome Robert Procter After thirteen years of service to our association, Government Affairs Director Phil Salkin and his wife Mary have elected to retire to the warmer climate of Arizona. We wish them well in their new location and know they are looking forward to the opportunity for more travel. We also wish to welcome Robert Procter of Axley Brynelson LLP. RASCW and the WRA are very pleased to have entered into a contract with Robert to provide government affairs services to our associations. Robert brings an outstanding background and expertise. We are very excited to have him represent us in this new role. Webber Named Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year Sandy Webber has been named the Madison Woman of the Year by the Wisconsin Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The Man and Woman of the Year campaign is a fundraising competition in which nominees compete for the title by raising money for treatment and research funding to cure blood cancers. Sandy is shown with Charlotte, a brave young lady who has been battling cancer since age 2 on the evening of receiving her award. Please congratulate and thank Sandy for her efforts on behalf of us all. 5th Annual Bocce Ball Tournament! Wednesday, August 12th at 1:00 pm The East Side Club of Madison Click here for more information & the registration form. Great Rates Are A Given Mike Watson Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #486766 282.6177 Santino VanDerWielen You help homeowners achieve their dreams. We help with very competitive rates and expertise. Want proof? Sign up for Rate Watch in our online mortgage center. Mortgage Loan Officer NMLS #283563 282.6173 608.282.6000 • home-savings.com Have you found that special house? Our Mortgage Team is here to help! Cori Femrite Amy Gile-Enge Howard Cagle 608-836-4109 [email protected] 608-836-4307 [email protected] 608-836-4322 [email protected] NMLS#594085 NMLS#586017 NMLS#593729 B��l��n� R�la�i�n���p� Tha� M��� A Dif����n�� Call today to purchase your dream tomorrow. 608-836-1616 or apply online at capitolbank.com Member FDIC 3 www.capitolbank.com REALTOR® Review • June 2015 MLS News Visit www.scwmls.com for expanded details. Annual Supra Key Fees The Supra Key renewal date is June 1st of each year. Offices have been billed $175 for each agent currently leasing a key, whether it is an ActiveKey™ or eKey™. If you wish to cancel your Key lease, return your Key and charging cord to the MLS office prior to July 1st (eKey users can email to cancel). Email Chris Schwantes at the MLS office: [email protected] Are you Missing Available Listings? If you are looking for property on the fringe of the South Central WI MLS area, please remember to check WIREX. Even if you think you are close to the fringe, please check WIREX. MLSs do not have set boundaries, so the fringe can be somewhat blurry. When in doubt….check WIREX. It is free! All members of the South Central Wisconsin MLS have access to MLS listings from eight other MLSs in Wisconsin via WIREX. There is no additional charge for WIREX. Currently, there are 80,000+ active listings in the WIREX database. To put this in perspective, our MLS currently has 18,000 active listings. WIREX covers all counties in Wisconsin with the exception of Florence, Forest, Iron, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, and Vilas Counties. Click here for a coverage map. To access WIREX, simply select WIREX on the drop down during Paragon™ login; or when in Paragon™, click on the MLS Switcher link at the top of the screen. The search screens in WIREX have been set up to look very similar to the search screens in SCW Paragon™, so you should feel very comfortable using WIREX. Competing Written Offers Y/N When you change a listing to AC, AB or Pending, you will be prompted to select Yes or No to a new field labeled Competing Written Offers. Answer YES if more than one written offer was considered at the time an offer was accepted. If you have an office administrator that enters status changes into Paragon™, please include this information when you report your offer as this is a required field. This new information can be found on the Agent Full report along with the other sold information. Recent Paragon™ Enhancements •My Info via Market Monitor now includes Withdrawn • Office and Firm via Market Monitor now include Withdrawn and Expire Alert • Better status update while system creates the PDF CMA Presentation • Updates to canned CMA reports (i.e. Value of a Real Estate Professional, Moving Checklist, etc.) • The CMA cover page now defaults to Subject Property opposed to Agent Centric Reminder Regarding Multi-Family Garages Garage/Parking information on a multi-family listing is recorded by unit. If a property has a two car garage shared between two units, please do not indicate 2 car garage for each unit as that would indicate a 4 car garage total. New Closing Disclosure Rules Program – Thanks and Material On June 4, 2015, RASCW and the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association Madison Chapter partnered to provide information on the upcoming New Closing Disclosure Rules. Thank you to all who attended the meeting. On behalf of both organizations, we wish to thank the presenters for sharing their time and expertise. Southwest June 17th Golf Outing Deadline is June 12th Moderator: Cheryl Paul, Director of Mortgage, Settlers bank Register your team today! Space fills up fast. Click here for more information & the registration form. LEGISLATIVE Panelists: Ronelle Escher, Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Loan Consultant, Monona State Bank WRA legislative alert Kelli Haack, Conventional Underwriter, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. A look at how current WRA-supported legislation is moving and making progress toward preserving and protecting a healthy real estate economy. Michael Odden, 1st Vice President – Regional Lending, Manager, AnchorBank Four-year Renewal of Wisconsin Real Estate and Appraiser Licenses a Bad Idea Click Here for the Program Material RASCW Ghoulish Gallop & Irv Stein Memorial Walk Currently, Wisconsin real estate and appraiser licensees must complete continuing education (CE) every two years to maintain their license. In addition, they must show completion of CE to maintain their license. The WRA does not support a provision in the Wisconsin state budget that creates a four-year renewal of professional licenses under the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Saturday, October 17th McKee Farms Park, Fitchburg 10K & 5K Run/Walk To Benefit: Background: Currently CE is tied to a two-year renewal period. A licensee cannot renew a license without completing the CE requirements. Under the four-year proposal, there are no consequences for failure to complete CE at the end of the two-year period. WIREALESTATEMAG • JUNE 2015 Please consider SPONSORING or REGISTERING for this event and help us provide down payment assistance loans throughout South Central & Southwest Wisconsin. Visit our WEBSITE or follow us on FACEBOOK! Licensees being less educated about new changes to laws and forms will create greater risk for litigation for the industry and consumers. Without a serious threat for failing to complete CE likely will result in an increase in DSPS consumer complaints. What's in play: Proposal: Amendment to maintain the two-year renewal time frame for Wisconsin appraisers and real estate licensees recently passed as part of the state budget process. Introduced by: Sen. Luther Olsen (R—Ripon) Bill status: drafting introduced committee review sen/asb vote passed/ defeated The WRA engages in advocacy on behalf of REALTORS® and property owners through a variety of programs including: REALTORS® POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 26 Your Success Matters We are dedicated to helping you meet your goals, which is why we keep you informed and close deals on time. Work with our experienced loan officers and discover why we’re one of the top lenders in the state.* Available in person, over the phone or online Affordable loan options Free new home buyer seminars Call us at 800.533.6773, ext. 2810, or visit uwcu.org. *UW Credit Union is ranked among the top ten home loan lenders in the state based on information from county Register of Deeds Offices; SMR Research Corporation. 4 June_7x3.5_RealtorReview.indd 1 ® Review • June 2015 REALTOR 5/28/15 10:34 AM Notice of RASCW Nominating Committee and Board of Directors Petition Notice In the July issue of the REALTOR® Review, you will be noticed of the slate of candidates selected for the 2016 RASCW Board of Directors. Additional Members meeting the criteria for the Director position to be filled may appear on the ballot if they agree to the time commitment involved and are supported by a petition signed by 25 or more Members (no more than 10 from their own company). Petitions must be received at the RASCW office before August 15, 2015. For specific details, see Article XI of the RASCW Bylaws or contact Janine Smith at 608.240.2800 or [email protected]. Comfort for Kids on the Move • July, 2015 The RASCW initiative of the “Suitcases for Kids” RASCW is seeking new or gently used items for children in foster care in the RASCW area. We ask that each office puts out the word and collects as many of these items as possible. How You Can Help Have your office collect the following items between July 1 and July 31: • Small Suitcases* (carry-on or child size) • Duffle Bags* • Back Packs* • Toothbrushes • Hand Sanitizers • Toothpaste • Deodorant • Toothbrush Holders * Suitcases, bags and backpacks must be new or in clean, gently used condition. Once you have collected the items, please drop them off at: RASCW (4801 Forest Run Road, Madison) or Restaino & Associates (26 Schroeder Ct, Madison) or contact Beth Fletcher at 608.240.2800 or [email protected] to arrange for a pick up at your office. A REALTOR® Supported Service Project Foster care children often relocate, toting their possessions in plastic garbage bags because they cannot afford suitcases of their own. Suitcases for Kids is an international nonprofit organization that collects and distributes new and gently used suitcases, duffle bags and backpacks for these children. In 2006 RASCW started its involvement in this campaign and to date has provided over 1596 bags to various human services organizations in Dane, Columbia, Crawford, Grant, Iowa, Lafayette and Richland Counties. For more information, please contact Beth Fletcher at [email protected]. www.SuitcasesforKids.org Navigating Excellence: WRA Annual State Convention Navigating BECAUSE SOME DREAMS ARE JUST BIGGER Excellence Call our Mortgage Team today! McFarland • Stoughton • Sun Prairie wisconsin realtors® annual state convention 608.838.3141 Equal Housing Lender NMLS# 596586 • Member FDIC September 15-16, 2015 www.msbonline.com KALAHARI RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER | WISCONSIN DELLS WWW.WRA.ORG/CONVENTION 5 REALTOR® Review • June 2015 RASCW Commercial Corner by Rob Helm and Ralph Kamps, CSC Co-Chairs In 1999, Wisconsin enacted the comprehensive planning law referred to as 'Smart Growth.' In compliance with the law, local municipalities, counties and townships have created comprehensive land use plans intended to guide future land use decisions. Comprehensive Plans are now important tools to planning departments, providing a foundation for a range of decisions including annexation, urban service district expansions, how land sub-divisions occur and rezoning/change in use. As market activity for vacant land with commercial potential improves, REALTORS® should consult these comp plans when opportunities arise to list land for commercial development. It is no longer possible to make a judgment about development possibilities of a vacant parcel based solely on the current zoning designation. But what happens when a comprehensive plan is inconsistent with current zoning and indicates a future 'down zoning' of the property? For example, a vacant parcel may have a long standing zoning designation of commercial from a previous use, but the comprehensive plan map says the parcel should be future low density residential – a likely lower value use. These "consistency" issues are surprisingly common and have resulted in numerous lawsuits – in Wisconsin and elsewhere. Municipal officials tend to favor comprehensive plan designations, while property owners often want to utilize the zoning entitlements. Greater Madison Area June 2015 - Asking Lease Rates Office Rates East: $12.30 Central: $17.74 West: $14.37 Asking rates Office from 06/30/11 – 06/30/15 Retail Rates East: $12.10 Central: $20.53 West: $16.17 Asking rates Retail from 06/30/11 – 06/30/15 Office/Whse East: $5.98 Central: $8.27 West: $6.44 Asking rates Office/Warehouse/Flex from 06/30/11 – 06/30/15 Click Here for the June Asking Lease Rates The Wisconsin Smart Growth law placed a burden on local municipalities to eliminate, by January, 2010, all inconsistencies between comp plan designations and other land use regulations like zoning. Because inconsistencies persisted, the State Legislature and Governor Doyle passed and signed into law Act 372. The Act 372 gave local governments a pass on correcting inconsistencies and attempted to clarify that comprehensive plans are "guides" – not regulation. From Act 372: "Comprehensive plan means a guide to the physical, social and economic development of a local government unit…. The enactment of a comprehensive plan by ordinance does not make the comprehensive plan by itself a regulation". According to Tom Larson of the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, the Act 372 legislation of 2009 was "intended to clarify that the day after a local community adopts a comprehensive plan, the community’s zoning and subdivision regulations are not invalid if they are not consistent with the newly adopted comprehensive plan." But did Act 372 really correct the 'consistency' glitch in the Smart Growth law? Some local officials we’ve talked to still maintain that the comprehensive plan trumps older zoning regulation. Vacant land can be one of the more difficult areas of commercial real estate practice. Contracts that are contingent on government approvals often have very lengthy time periods to close, often involve amendments and extensions to the purchase agreement. The requirement of government approvals veers into a murky realm of overlapping rules and regulations – only one of which can be the inconsistency between comp plans and zoning. If you run into this issue on one of your listings, a copy of Act 372 may be a helpful tool. Jumbo mortgage loans with low fixed rates FOR YOUR BIGGER DREAMS. Learn more about our jumbo mortgage loan special at www.parkbank.com ParkBank.Com | 608.278.2801 6 REALTOR® Review • June 2015 EQUAL HOUSING LENDER | MEMBER FDIC REALTOR® Safety Quiz It is a fact that REALTORS® face more on the job dangers than many other professionals. With this in mind, RASCW and NAR strive to make REALTORS® knowledgeable, aware and empowered. Take this quiz to learn how much you know about your safety. Then visit www.realtor.org/topics/realtor-safey for more information. Safety outside the office 1. When you’re showing a client around a property, how should you proceed? a) Encourage the client to walk in front of you as you move through the property. b) Lead the client into each room. c) Stay put and send the client on a self-guided tour. d) None of the above. 2. What is the best way to meet a new client for the first time? a) At the property you’re showing. You’ve checked it out and know it’s safe. b) At their residence. This way, you know where they live. c) At your residence. Your home is a safe place! d) In your office, where you can introduce them to your colleagues. 3. What is a distress code? a) An alarm button you can use to send a signal to your local police department. b) A personal identification number you dial into your cell phone. c) A word or phrase you can say that indicates you need help, but does not tip off the person you are with. d) A word or phrase you say to the person who is threatening you. 4. What time during an open house should you be most on guard? a) At the beginning, when people start arriving. b) At the end, when one or two people may linger in the house. c) The times when you are alone. d) Around midday, when most people are busy with lunch. 5. Where should you park your car when showing a property? a) In the driveway, if possible, so it is close to the exit. b) At the curb, so you can’t get blocked in. c) At least a half a block away, so no one can identify which car is yours. d) You shouldn’t drive your own car to a showing. Ride with the client! Safety in the office 6. What should you do when you’re working in the office alone? a) Stay in the back, out of sight. b) Ensure that all outside doors and windows are locked. c) Call the police and ask them to have a squad car drive by. d) You should never work in the office alone. 7. What should you carry with you at all times when you’re alone in the office? a) Your cell phone. b) Your wallet. c) A piece of identification. d) All of the above. 8. Why should you keep windows and counters clear? a) So that the office looks neat and professional. b) So you can see who is arriving and leaving. c) So that people outside can see who is working. d) So that people outside can see in and notice if something is wrong. 9. Why should you keep the floor clear of boxes and other obstacles? a) To prevent a fire hazard. b) To prevent bugs and other vermin. c) To ensure that no one trips over them. d) So that you’ll have a clear exit if you need to escape. 10. How can you protect your office from an electrical fire? a) Don’t overload an outlet with too many plugs. b) Replace or dispose of frayed electrical cords. c) Have a fire inspector examine your office. d) Both a and b. Safety at home 11. What is the best way to secure an outside door with glass panels? a) With a two-inch deadbolt lock. b) With a sturdy rod laid along the bottom track of the door. c) With a double lock that requires a key on both sides. d) With a chain lock. 12. Which of the following can protect you from identity theft? a) When shopping online, check the site for a URL that begins with https:// b) When shopping online, check the bottom of the browser window for a closed padlock symbol. c) Create computer passwords that are at least 8 characters long. d) All of the above. 13. Which documents should you shred? a) Anything with your account numbers, PINs or other financial information. b) Private correspondence. c) Anything with your name and address. d) Outdated files. 14. Where should you hide a key so that you don’t get locked out? a) Under the doormat. b) Beneath a flowerpot or planter. c) In the mailbox. d) None of the above. You should never hide a key outside. 15. What should every home have? a) Double locks on all outer doors. b) Working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. c) A high-tech security system. d) All of the above. Answers: 1a, 2d, 3c, 4b, 5b, 6b, 7a, 8d, 9c, 10d, 11c, 12d, 13a, 14d, 15b FREE Home Buyer Education Classes Presented by GreenPath, Home Buyers Round Table of Dane County and Project Home. Where: Project Home’s Training Center, 1970 S. Stoughton Road, Madison When: Tuesday, July 14 and 21 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm Space is limited. To register, please call Michelle at Project Home 608-246-3737 Ext.2000 or email [email protected]. 7 REALTOR® Review • June 2015 Calendar: June 15 - July 15 Tuesday, June 16 Paragon™ CMA 9:00 am – SCWMLS Training Room Wednesday, July 1 Membership Networking Committee 9:00 am – Preferred Title Paragon™ Client Connect 11:00 am – SCWMLS Training Room Thursday, July 2 Affordable Housing Equal Opportunities Committee 9:00 am – RASCW/SCWMLS Conference Room Wednesday, June 17 Ghoulish Gallop Committee 8:30 am – Bunbury & Associates, Fitchburg SW Membership Networking Committee 9:30 am – Livingston Bank, Platteville SCWMLS Board of Directors Meeting 8:30 am – RASCW/SCWMLS Conference Room Friday, July 3 RASCW/SCWMLS Offices Closed Independence Day Holiday RASCW Board of Directors Meeting 11:30 am – Lancaster Friday, July 10 MLS Committee 9:00 am – RASCW/SCWMLS Conference Room Thursday, June 18 New Member Orientation 10:00 am – WRA Education Center Wednesday, July 15 Ghoulish Gallop Committee 8:30 am – First Weber Fitchburg Monday, June 22 Paragon™ Basic 9:00 am – SCWMLS Training Room SCWMLS Board of Directors Meeting 11:00 am – RASCW/SCWMLS Conference Room CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE RASCW Event Calendar Committee Descriptions Register for Paragon™ Training Updated 6/09/2015 Join a RASCW committee today! 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Horeb Middleton • Oregon • Verona • Waunakee • www.crossplainsbank.com 8 REALTOR® Review • June 2015 • M e m b e r s h i p U p d a t e New Members Jill Ackerman First Weber Group Inc Sheri A Fermanich Storylane Properties Tamarra McDaniels Boardwalk Realty Susan Sutton Keller Williams Realty Gary Adams Adams Auction and Real Estate Tyler Flanagan First Weber Group Inc Sherry McKee Stark Company, REALTORS® Amy Wach Realty Executives Cooper Spransy Julia Barglind RE/Max Preferred Michele Flock Century 21 Affiliated Carol Meland Madcityhomes.Com Rebecca Weaver Platteville Realty LLC Dan Bartz Universal Realty Team Trevor Graham Century 21 Affiliated Lori Murphy Sprinkman Real Estate Rachel Werner Century 21 Affiliated Julie Bollenbach Bunbury & Associates, REALTORS® Crystal Hagedorn Stark Company, REALTORS® Desi Olson Century 21 Affiliated Cyndie Brown First Weber Group Inc Antowan Hallmon Century 21 Affiliated Steve Pederson Universal Realty Team Patrick Ceithamer Sterling Home Inspections LLC Joshua Burns Century 21 Affiliated Gretchen Heberling Geiger, REALTORS® Kevin Raether United Country Badgerland Auction & Realty Benjamin DeWitt Fidelity National Title Chris Conrad Bunbury & Associates, REALTORS® Brandon Jones First Weber Group Inc Tom Russell Homestead Realty Margaret Watson Steve Brown Apartments Joe Copeland Realty Executives Cooper Spransy Mike Klein Universal Realty Team Bill Scheiding Homestead Realty Janet Corradini First Weber Group Inc Matt Kwitek Keller Williams Realty Denny Schroeder RE/Max Ridge-N-River Rich Eberle Bunbury & Associates, REALTORS® Mary Liegel Driftless Area LLC Maria Spellman Keller Williams Realty Rita Felland Padfield Boardwalk Real Estate, LLC Megan Mahan Adams Auction and Real Estate Bruce Stoflet Keller Williams Realty Congratulations to the 58 new Members who completed Orientation in May sponsored by Michelle Oakeson and Anchorbank New Affiliates Thank you to Bonnie Dixon, Gary Lukens, Paul Place, Phil Salkin, Kevin King, and Trent Halverson for sharing their knowledge and time as May Orientation Instructors. You did an excellent job! N e w O f f ic e s Membership Transfers NAME Molli Babler Scott Bavery Kyle Broom Bryan Harbison Dylan Nyffenegger Carrie Stanke 9 FROM Nth Degree Real Estate Stark Company, REALTORS® Right on Target Real Estate, LLC Right on Target Real Estate, LLC Keller Williams Realty Right on Target Real Estate, LLC REALTOR® Review • June 2015 TO Keller Williams Realty Homestead Realty Badger Realty Group Badger Realty Group First Weber Group Inc Badger Realty Group Boardwalk Real Estate, LLC Sun Prairie, WI Fidelity National Title Madison, WI Sterling Home Inspections LLC Cottage Grove, WI Storylane Properties Middleton, WI