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Volume 28, Issue 6 — june 2021 |
Realtor News | Education | Events | Government Affairs | MLS | Membership | Appraiser | Commercial |
Top StoriesNAR Membership Hits Record High WRA360 Professional Development Series Professional Standards Committee Training ~ June 2nd WRA Convention ~ October 4-6th, Milwaukee How REALTORS Influence Lawmaking: 3 Case Studies Wisconsin's Direct Giver Program Kickoff Scroll down for additional stories- REALTOR NEWSA Message From The PresidentWe all hear quotes every day. Generally, they are from famous writers like Shakespeare or Hemingway, or from politicians and world leaders like Churchill or Jefferson. But listening to music the other day I heard one of those great quotes by someone not quite so famous. Joe Walsh (one of my rock & roll heroes) said in one of his songs, "I can't complain but sometimes I still do." It made me stop and think - does this apply to me? I would like to think it doesn't, but I know it does. How about you? My best guess is none of us are exempt. Are things really as bad as we sometimes make them out to be? Is this really something I should be complaining about? And maybe it is. Sometimes life does hand us lemons that are just darn hard to make into lemonade. But more often than not, if we step back and take another look at things, life really isn't that bad. I know I'll still complain sometimes when I really have no reason to, but I'm going to try to keep Joe's words in mind. Maybe it will help me keep my perspective. Dr. Lawrence Yun: Consumer Spending Likely to Spur EconomyThe economy is at 99% of its pre-pandemic activity, and growth in Americans' income and savings could propel housing in the second half of the year, Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of REALTORS®, said Thursday at the Residential Economic Issues and Trends Forum during the virtual 2021 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. Yun offered his market predictions for the rest of the year during the session. Full article HERE. NAR Membership Hits Record HighThe COVID-19 pandemic and a booming housing market have led to a rising number of professionals entering the real estate business. The National Association of REALTORS®' membership grew to 1.48 million at the end of 2020, up from 1.4 million at the end of 2019, according to the association's newly released 2021 Member Profile. Seventy-nine percent of real estate pros say they're certain they'll remain in the real estate industry for at least two more years. Click HERE for the full story from NAR. EducationWRA360 Professional Development SeriesWRA is offering a new professional development series exploring industry trends, technology, economic forecasts, top issues and various perspectives on cutting-edge topics. Past webinars include: Professional Standards Committee TrainingRefresher training for current committee members who have already been to training before is being held on June 2nd from 9am-Noon. A training session for NEW committee members will be scheduled in the next few months. If you are interested in joining the Committee, please contact Casey at cradtke@ranw.org and she can discuss qualifications and coordinate best sessions. Thank you! EventsRANW Live Events and Gatherings On HoldWhile there's finally real hope that better days are ahead, when event commitment deadlines were being considered earlier this year, the uncertainty of safety in large groups was paramount. So out of continued concern for the wellbeing of our members, the Board put a continued hold on planning live networking events and large in-person gatherings. This included among other things, golf outings and the Timber Rattlers fundraiser. We'll keep you updated if those plans change and continue to wish you all the best as we look forward to seeing you in person as soon as we can. Early Bird Registration for the 2021 REALTOR Conference & Expo - In San Diego or virtualEarly bird registration opens for all members Wednesday, May 26th for the Realtors® Conference & Expo in San Diego. The event will be held November 12-15th of this year live with an option for virtual. Register HERE. WRA Convention ~ October 4-6th, Milwaukee or VirtualSave the date! WRA will be hosting a their annual convention October 4-6, 2021, live in Milwaukee - with optional virtual sessions. Watch wra.org for future details Government AffairsWisconsin's Direct Giver Program KickoffWe are officially in RANW's Direct Giver Fundraising period. We ask that all members who have been Direct Givers, or wish to become new Direct Givers please send in your contribution now so that we are able to help candidates who are raising funds. The WRA Direct Giver Program provides an alternative to an RPAC contribution for members who: How REALTORS Influence Lawmaking: 3 Case StudiesThe political divide in America presents an opportunity for REALTORS® to coalesce their influence around a largely bipartisan, unifying issue: access to housing. That reality has bolstered the efforts of leaders from REALTOR® associations in Colorado, Maryland, and Washington, who highlighted their organizations' recent advocacy wins at a Thursday session called "The Nuts and Bolts of Advocacy" during the virtual 2021 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. Click HERE for the story from Realtor Magazine. MLS4-Step Reminder for Delayed ShowingsIf you are adding a listing with Delayed Showings, remember the following:
5 Appraisal Topics Every Agent Should KnowAppraisers are an integral part of the real estate sales process. It's imperative that agents not only understand the fundamentals of the appraisal system but also follow the best practices for communicating with appraisers, especially while navigating today's market. At an interactive session Thursday called "Ask an Appraiser" during the 2021 virtual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, panelists shared best tactics for working with appraisers and making the process as smooth as possible for all parties involved in a transaction. Here are five of the most pressing points discussed. Click Here for the full article from Realtor Magazine. RPR and AARP Team up to Offer Neighborhood Livability Scores to Home BuyersRPR product integrations keep REALTORS® efficient and give them the ability to offer their clients valuable information. Collaborating with AARP is a textbook example of the latter. The AARP Livability™ Index is now displayed on the RPR website and mobile app through its Property Details pages as well as within the Neighborhood page. It's also featured in four RPR reports, including the: Property Report, Mini Property Report, Neighborhood Report and Seller's Report. Click HERE for the full blog. RANW MLS Stats at a GlanceClick HERE for RANW MLS Stats at a Glance! REALTOR® Safety ProgramVisit the REALTOR® Safety Program for a Monthly Safety Discussion Guide that includes tips, best practices, and resources. What is TrustFunds?RANW MLS has partnered with TrustFunds to bring electronic earnest money to our market!
Watch the 1-minute Demo HERE! Contact TrustFunds: 888.249.1616 M-F 8am-5pm CST https://www.trustfunds.us.com/ Realtor.com COVID-19 Housing Market Update
RANW MLS WebinarsClick on the training calendar/link for each vendor to register for free daily or on demand webinars!
FREE Live Paragon Webinars!Paragon FREE, live webinars will help you get much-needed information to continue being productivity in an ever-changing work environment. Click here for the webinar calendar. Homesnap Training CalendarVisit the Homesnap Training Calendar for June Webinars! https://blog.homesnap.com/livestream-training-with-mariah/ Realtor.com Training SessionsPlease visit Realtor.com for the most recent on-demand and scheduled live training. If you see a subject that interests you, click on the title on the page and register! On demand videos are recorded and available at anytime. Lockbox ProgramWelcome to the Lockbox Program
NEW Supra Training Resources!Supra has released a new video for members! Supra Updates May Affect Older DevicesAfter routine updates to the Supra eKEY app, some older smartphones and tablets will no longer be able to open keyboxes. These devices include:
How to find which OS your device is using: CLICK HERE. Supra will be sending any members using one of these older devices an email, advising them to change to a compatible smartphone or tablet. If you have any questions regarding the update, please contact the Supra call center at 877-699-6787. MembershipRANW Membership ChangesTo view all the current membership changes for RANW click here. Congratulations REALTOR® Children Scholarship Winner!RANW congratulates Madison Herdina, daughter of Janae Herdina, a RANW REALTOR® member with DeWitt Londre, LLC in Appleton on winning WRA's REALTOR® Children Scholarship! Use the Member Portal to Update your Info or Print Receipts!Login to the member portal with your RANW id or your NRDS number. If you don't remember your ID, click here.
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