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Volume 28, Issue 11 — november 2021 |
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Realtor News | Education | Events | Government Affairs | MLS | Membership | Appraiser | Commercial |
Top StoriesCompany Billing through Member Portal November is REALTOR Designation Awareness Month Thank You to All RANW Neighborhood Outreach Volunteers & Sponsors! NEW MLS CRS Tax program - Register for LIVE Webinars RANW Offers Virtual New Member Orientation! WRA360 Professional Development Series Appraisers Need to Complete Mandatory Ethics Requirement by 12-31-21 Scroll down for additional stories- REALTOR NEWSCompany Billing Through Member Portal
RANW Membership Renewal Time ~ Renew by Nov 15th!The annual membership renewal dues statements were sent out in early October. The easiest way to pay is online at ranw.org. The red dues button links to a new member portal, but the process is the same: just use your member ID or NRDS number and follow the steps. New MLS CRS Tax Program!
WRA Board Approves zipForm Access Until December 2022You may be familiar with the recent decision by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) to discontinue its member benefit of the zipForm transaction management product at the end of 2021. While this is a decision at the national level, please rest assured that the board of directors for your state association, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA), has voted that your zipForm will continue through the end of 2022. Additional details will be available in the coming months. New FEMA Risk Rating 2.0NAR policy supports Risk Rating 2.0: Equity in Action, which prices flood insurance for each home individually rather than by flood zone. FEMA hadn't updated its rating system in 50 years but has now adopted modern insurance industry technologies, standards, and practices, allowing FEMA ratings to be more precise and accurate. Check out NAR's new information packet. Notice of Director Slate for 2022The Nominating Committee slate of director candidates for the 2022 RANW Board of Directors, one candidate for each seat to be filled, is posted below. The slate is published at least three weeks preceding an election. If an election is needed, it will be held by electronic means or by written mail-in ballot to commence no earlier than November 23 and conclude no later than November 30, 2021. The method of voting shall be determined by the Board of Directors in accordance with procedures established by the Board. Per Article XI, Section 5, of the RANW Bylaws, additional candidates for the offices to be filled may be placed in nomination by a petition signed by at least 10% of the REALTOR® Members. The petition shall be filed with the Executive Vice-President at least two weeks before the election but no later than by close of business on November 9, 2021. The EVP shall publish notice of such additional nominations to all REALTOR® Members eligible to vote at least one (1) week before the election. No additional nominations shall be made except as provided for in Section 5. EducationNovember is REALTOR Designation Awareness Month
WRA "Professional Pointers"Introducing Professional Pointers, an exciting weekly series from the WRA legal team. Each week, you'll find a pointer to enhance professionalism and success in your practice. Pointers such as: Events2021 REALTOR Conference & Expo - In San Diego or Virtual, November 12-15th
Thank You to All RANW Neighborhood Outreach Volunteers!
Annual MeetingAs previously noticed in regard to events, the Annual Meeting will not be held live this year. Government AffairsSay WHATTT?So everyone has received their 2022 Dues Renewal. Some may have paid, some not yet… WRA Call For Action - Workforce Housing BillOn Tuesday, October 26, 2021 the Wisconsin Assembly voted to approve AB 608 - a very important bill to help increase both the supply and affordability of housing in Wisconsin by reducing costs associated with local land use regulations. Thank you to everyone who responded to WRA's Call For Action!Summary of this legislation MLSNew MLS CRS Tax program - Register for LIVE Webinars
More, new from Paragon & support ~ Paragon's new Intelligent Analytics features (link to integration document HERE) highlights many of the FREE integration enhancements to Paragon with the addition of CRS Tax. Save time by using the enhanced data, enhanced search options, a Property Watch feature and a new Public Records page without switching programs. Paragon Support is available to help members with questions: 877-MLS-HELP (877-657-4357) or ParagonSupport@bkfs.com. What is Available in CRS ~ some of what members are already raving about:
REGISTER NOW for Live-Web training classes ~ choice of dates/times: November 2, 3, 4, 9, 10: 10:00-11:30 and 2:00-3:30 December 1, 2, 7, 8, 9: 10:00-11:30 and 2:00-3:30 These live-web classes allow you to hear the instructor and see examples on the screen as well as ask questions ~ you can attend as often as you like! After registering, you will receive a confirmation CRS email containing information about joining the training. This email will come from Nicole Morgan no-reply@zoom.us OR Danielle Longdue no-reply@zoom.us. *If this is your first-time using Zoom and you need assistance or have questions, please let us know! Check out this quick video on how to use ZOOM! It's always best to test your audio before the training begins. You will need to make sure you can see the presenter screen as well as hear audio. You will NOT have to be on camera or use your microphone. Simply click the chat button on the bottom and type your questions if choosing not to use a microphone. Focused trainings on specific program areas of CRS classes will be held in the new year ~ watch for dates and registrations. Company trainings also will be available to sign up for following the initial training. Special Access to ShowingTime App for RANW Affiliate Home InspectorsRANW MLS is pleased to announce the allowance of the ShowingTime Appointment App for RANW Affiliate member Home Inspectors. This means that your listings with the Showing Time appointment scheduler will be able to be scheduled for Home Inspectors by RANW Home Inspectors – if you allow them to do so in general or on a per listing. Courtesy ReminderHave to cancel a scheduled showing? Friendly reminder to let the listing company know if and why the appointment is being cancelled, especially in occupied homes and if cancelling the same day. Please also pay attention to Showing Instructions such as lights/no lights, dogs, etc. Thank you for making us all be the best REALTORS® we can be!! Homesnap has completed RANW's Paragon Premium upgrade!Paragon Premium features are now live in Homesnap! View the flyer HERE. RANW MLS Stats at a GlanceClick HERE for RANW MLS Stats at a Glance! RANW MLSTraining Opportunities FREE Live Paragon Webinars!
RANW MLS WebinarsClick on the training calendar/link for each vendor to register for free daily or on demand webinars!
Homesnap Training CalendarVisit the Homesnap Training Calendar for November 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
Register for Supra Lockbox, eKEY and SupraWEB Training
Lockbox OveragesRANW is contacting MLS Company Lockbox participants in an effort to coordinate the return of leased lockbox overages. RANW MLS uses the following formula to distribute lockboxes to companies in the LB program: Companies receive 120% of Residential and Condo listings and 100% of Multi-Family listings. The formula includes the Company office exclusives and pending listings. MembershipRANW Membership ChangesTo view all the current membership changes for RANW click here. Congratulations on Your Wedding!Congratulations to the following REALTOR® members on their recent weddings: Ethics Deadline is 12-31-21A new three-year ethics cycle began January 1, 2019, and the RANW Offers Virtual New Member Orientation!Until we can safely offer live New Member Orientation classes, RANW has developed a virtual option for all new members who have not yet completed this membership requirement. New members have all been emailed all of the information and links and have have 30 days to complete the requirement. If you have questions, please email cdreger@ranw.org or call 920-739-9108. BUSINESS RESOURCESWRA360 Professional Development Series
AppraiserAppraisers Need to Complete Mandatory Ethics Requirement by 12-31-21The mandatory NAR Ethics Training Deadline is 12-31-21. See below the two ways you can complete the requirement: Additionally, if you are the Designated REALTOR® and the MLS Participant for your company, and your REALTOR® membership is suspended, your and you will lose your company's access to MLS until you comply with the ethics requirement. Don't lose your REALTOR® membership and/or MLS access - comply today! Please email Cheryl at cdreger@ranw.org with questions. REAL ESTATE STOREHard Copy Forms for Sale!RANW has the following list of hard copy forms for sale. Click HERE for the list/order form. Please email aschilling@ranw.org or call RANW 920-739-9108 to order.
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RANW and RANW MLS are pleased to announce a new way to pay your monthly invoices ~ "online"! While this new change is being implemented this fall, you will continue to receive your monthly statement in the mail. 
The new MLS program -- CRS Tax Suite -- is now live in Paragon! 
REALTOR® Designation Awareness Month is recognized annually in the month of November. The National Association of REALTORS® encourages members to increase their professionalism, marketability, proficiency, and income through pursuance of an officially endorsed NAR designation or certification.
The REALTORS® Conference & Expo is the largest annual event for the most successful real estate professionals. Education and networking sessions cover every aspect of the real estate industry with prime speakers from around the globe.
Thank you to all the volunteers for RANW's 14th Annual Neighborhood Outreach Day! A total of 174 members were able to help 44 elderly and disabled homeowners through Northeast Wisconsin!! 
Paragon FREE, live webinars will help you get much-needed information to continue being productivity in an ever-changing work environment. 
Did you know that Supra, RANW MLS's Lockbox system vendor, has an agent training program? 
WRA 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: 