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DSPS Real Estate License Renewal Deadline ~ Wednesday, December 14th FINAL RANW Dues Deadline is Friday, Dec 31st
RANW MLS is getting on the GRID!
New Wisconsin Commercial Information Exchange (WCIE) Scroll down for additional stories-
REALTOR NEWSCompany Payments Now Available Online!On the RANW.org Member Portal, not only can you pay your REALTOR® membership dues online, but your company broker is able to view all dues that are outstanding for your agents. Brokers can also view invoices and make online payments for MONTHLY MLS and Association fees! If you already have MLS ACH payments set up, do not pay online to avoid duplicate payments. An email was sent to brokers on October 18th. Click here for easy instructions.
DSPS Real Estate License Renewal Deadline ~ Wednesday, December 14thThe Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services (DSPS) license renewal deadline is approaching! View commonly asked questions about real estate continuing education HERE.
Renewal Notification
The DSPS will notify licensees through email, so it is important to make sure your contact information is up-to-date with the DSPS. DSPS license renewal portal is open and licensees should have received a courtesy reminder email by now. After the renewal has begun, licensees will be able to log in and renew their real estate sales or brokers licenses at the following link: User Log-in
If you do not know your PIN, please use the link below: Pin Look-up
License Renewal & CE Upload
The DSPS requires the completion of four mandatory and two elective CE courses to renew your real estate license by 12-14-2022.
When licensees renew online they will be asked to confirm course title, school/sponsor, course dates and CE hours. For more information on how to check at www.wra.org for classes you've taken, click here and enter your myWRA login and password. FINAL RANW Dues Deadline is Friday, Dec 31stThe final dues deadline is Friday, December 31st. The easiest way to pay is online at in the member portal. Just use your member ID or NRDS number and password and follow the steps.
Company Designates:
- Use the Member Portal to view a list of your agents who have not yet renewed their membership.
- Click HERE for the tutorial to see how you can access this information any day, any time!
- You can even pay for licensees online using the Member Portal!
- See RANW Bylaws, Article X, Section 2a - Designated REALTOR® Members HERE.
Thank you for your membership!
Events
Register Now for the RANW Green Bay Holiday Party, December 8th!  Time to Jingle and Mingle! This year we will be getting together at The Terrace Suites - located within historic Lambeau Field! Party starts at 5 pm and goes to 10 pm - prizes will be drawn at 7:30 pm and you must be registered to be eligible to win.
Register by December 5th: Register Here
Map and parking information can be found at RANW.ORG and will be emailed to registered attendees, please enter at the Invisalign Gate located on the South end of the stadium.
Admission is free with an unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots or canned good donation for Paul's Pantry.
Reach out to Jessica with any questions:
juecker@ranw.org
920-739-9108Broker Summit ~ Thursday, December 8th, Pewaukee The top gathering of Wisconsin real estate brokers, owners and managers returns this year on December 8 in Pewaukee. Leading the event is UW-Madison Graaskamp Center for Real Estate Director Mark Eppli, providing a forecast of housing, inflation and financing in 2023. Plus, don't miss workshops on economic, housing and leadership topics with the exclusive insight you need to charge forward in 2023. Conference highlights 2023 housing forecast with Mark Eppli Wisconsin migration pattern discussion with Dale Knapp Leadership keynote with Steve McClatchy "State of the association" discussion with WRA leaders Breakout sessions and networking opportunities.
Click here to register.
Save The Date! Fond Du Lac Area Holiday Party will be January 19, 2023. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please reach out: Sponsor the party! Information on registering to attend will be announced soon! The party will be at Avenue 795 (formerly the KC Hall)
5:30 PM -6:30 PM Social Hour- Hor d'oeuvres/Drinks
6:30 PM-10:00 PM Live Band - Five Card Stud
MLS
RANW MLS is getting on the GRID! RANW MLS is getting on the GRID! RANW MLS has aligned with a company called MLS GRID for assistance with Data Feed Management. MLS will be transitioning data distribution technology from RETS to WEB API.
API Data Feeds - For Brokers and their vendors to use the new API services, they will need to create an account on MLS GRID. https://www.mlsgrid.com/resources This will allow parties to electronically sign up for what types of data feeds they want and also electronically sign the Data Agreements.
- RANW MLS will review and approve these agreements and MLS GRID will give Vendors access to the data.
- MLS GRID is currently being used by many of the Vendors our members are using today, so they may already be familiar with this new process. If your Vendor is not already part of the GRID, they can visit mlsgrid.com/resources for How-To information.
Data Agreements - New RANW MLS Data Agreements for data feeds via RETS have been updated to comply with the new NAR MLS Rules. The new Data Agreements for API will also comply with the newest NAR MLS policies and can be found on mlsgrid.com.
RETS sunset - The use of current RETS feeds, other than for WIREX, will be available through May 31, 2023, to allow vendors time to transition to use of API.
Why the need for these data feed changes?:
- Why Web API: RETS is an outdated standard that is being retired and replaced with Web API. In addition, NAR requires that MLS's transition to Web API.
- Benefits to Brokers: The combination of a streamlined compliance process and a modern Web API should reduce overall technology costs for brokerages.
- Benefits to Vendors: Vendors working in multiple markets can reduce expenses due to a standard Web API, one standard license agreement, one combined data feed, and simplified compliance enforcement.
- What is MLS GRID: MLS GRID is a collaboration between multiple MLSs to combine, standardize and distribute data via a Web API using the latest RESO Standards. MLS GRID brings data from these MLSs into a single data feed and uses a common data access agreement that is completed by data vendors, brokers and MLS, and stored electronically.
RANW MLS will not charge a set-up fee to the current MLS Participant/Company as they transition their current data feeds to API. MLS fees for data services overall are being revised beginning in February, but to reiterate, no set-up fees will be charged to current RETS feeds transitioning to API. See the New Data Feed Fees Effective February 2023.
Participant Brokers watch your email for more information coming soon!RANW MLS Stats at a GlanceWant to customize your own statistical reports?
Click HERE for the How-To! OR try one of the Paragon statistical tools under the Resources tab in Paragon!
 Paragon Black Knight Holiday Closings Paragon/Black Knight Remaining 2022 Support Closures
- Christmas Day Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022-Closed
- Christmas Day (Observed) Monday, Dec. 26, 2022-Closed
- New Year's Day Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023- Closed
- New Year's Day (Observed) Monday, Jan 2, 2023-Closed
Regular Business Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 6:00AM- 8:00PM CT
- Saturday: 9:00AM- 3:00PM CT
- Sunday: 11:00AM- 3:00PM CT
RANW MLSTraining Opportunities NAR Applauds Flood Insurance RuleOn Monday, the Department of Housing & Urban Development issued the FHA final rule opening the door to private-market flood insurance options. NAR President Kenny Parcell released a statement saying, "The new rule is a victory for consumers, for choice and for flood coverage that will protect more borrowers and property from the number-one natural disaster in the United States." How RPR Impresses Clients Whether your members are brand new agents or 30-year vets, RPR can help them build skills and be their go-to resource to impress clients and win business. Click HERE to see how!
RANW MLS WebinarsClick on the training calendar/link for each vendor to register for free daily or on demand webinars!
Featured Webinar: Prospecting in CRS Data's MLS Tax Suite Looking for more training on prospecting? CRS Data's MLS Tax Suite, integrated within Paragon, has a multitude of recorded webinars located HERE. This month, MLS is featuring Prospecting: Using the Map within the MLS Tax Suite. Check it out HERE! In order to access the MLS Tax Suite within Paragon, click on the Tax tab > Tax Integrations > CRS DATA: Tax Search.
RANW MLS Resources A-ZVisit the RANW MLS Resources page for all MLS content A-Z! Looking for forms to submit a listing? Can't find a late listing form? Need tax info from a tax municipality? Searching for school district codes? It's ALL HERE! Homesnap Training CalendarVisit the Homesnap Training Calendar for this month's webinars! https://blog.homesnap.com/train-with-jessica/upcoming-live-training/
Lockbox
Program
Welcome to the Lockbox Program
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| Winter Supra Lockbox Care Brrrrrr! It's cold out there! Here are a few tips to keep your lockboxes in tip-top shape this winter:
1. Always properly attach the lockbox to a DOOR KNOB. If your client is worried about wear and tear on the door itself, grab a door protector. Realtor door protectors are available HERE at the Realtor Team Store or at the Realty Supply Store.
2. Never leave a lockbox unattached as they have been known to walk away!
3. Never leave a lockbox sitting on the ground outside. Depending on the weather, the lockbox can freeze to the ground.
4. Never place a lockbox on a railing (especially iron railings). This not only jams the shackle, but has also been known to damage lockboxes in the winter months.
5. Also, make sure to re-insert the key containers property as well as placing keys in the proper area of the key container without keychains, rubber bands, key rings or other accessories. If you accidently damage a lockbox, please notify the listing agent immediately.
December Supra Training Supra eKEY Training:
10:30 am CST Tues, Dec 13th or Thurs, Dec 15th
New to Supra eKEY? Interested in learning the tips and tricks of your eKEY?
Register HERE!
SupraWEB Training:
10:30 am CST Wed, Dec 21st
Learn how to organize office lockbox inventory with SupraWEB! Brokers can also track activity, run reports and provide one-day codes for out of area agents.
Register HERE!
Membership
RANW Membership ChangesTo view all the current membership changes for RANW click here. Congratulations, REALTOR Emeritus Linda Marx!RANW would like to congratulate Linda Marx, Century 21 Ace Realty in Appleton, on recently earning the REALTOR® Emeritus designation from NAR at their meetings in November.
Any member who has held membership in the National Association as a REALTOR® for a cumulative period of 40 years in one or more Associations of REALTORS® is eligible for REALTOR® Emeritus status and a waiver of local, state, and national dues. As of January 1, 2020, the policy now requires service on a national association committee. Congratulations on Your Retirement!RANW congratulates the following REALTOR® member on their recent retirement:
~Steve Poeschl, First Weber, Realtors, Oshkosh
~Dennis Rhodes, Rhodes Realty, LLC, Green Bay Congratulations on Your Wedding!Congratulations to the following REALTOR® members on their recent weddings:
~ Valerie Cohn-Gehrke is now Valerie Bohn. She is with Real Broker, LLC in Sun Prairie. Sincere CondolencesRANW would like to extend its sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of:
~ John Gedemer and Tammy Brock, in the recent passing of John. John and Tammy were REALTORS® with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group's Lynndale office in Appleton.
Commercial
New Wisconsin Commercial Information Exchange (WCIE) November 2022 WCIE Recent Technology Enhancements: Click HERE to view the recent enhancements to the WCIE platform!
Attend a free online training webinar on how to get the most out of Catylist Research. Taught by a live instructor, every Thursday at 12 pm CST. Click "Get Online Training" to register.
RANW's Catylist platform from Moody's Analytics is all new. The WCIE website ciewisconsin.com has updated extensive data and property analytics, and new technology features listed below. For members of WCIE, listings will also be sent automatically to Catylist's national public site, CX Commercial Exchange, and to RPR. This is a great, inexpensive, commercial (only) service for anyone who lists or sells commercial property. Interested in joining the Wisconsin Commercial Information Exchange? Contact cdreger@ranw.org!
Why join WCIE?
- Enter listings once, automatically market to websites across the nation.
- Rely on data that is broker-driven, timely, and accurate.
- Prepare comprehensive, consistent marketing materials and reports.
- Retain ownership of your data and control who has access.
- Be a part of a true Commercial Listing Service with broker-to-broker compensation and enhanced cooperation among Participants.
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REALTOR® Emeritus Deadline
RANW Closes at Noon for Holiday
Pricing Strategy course
REALTOR® Broker Summit
REALTOR® Broker Summit
REALTOR® & Government Day |
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NAR Legislative Meetings
RANW Closed for Holiday
RETS Data Feeds to Sunset |
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| June |
RANW Timber Rattler Fundraiser
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2023 RANW & MLS
Boards of Directors
RANW & MLS Executive Committee
President
Michael Sewell
President-Elect
Diane Campshure
Secretary/Treasurer
Pat Kaster
Past-President
Judd Stevenson
RANW Directors
Andy Beiser
Jenelle Bruno
Jill Dickson-Kesler
Michael Kunesh
Ben Lyons
K.C. Maurer
MLS Directors
Tyler Jedwabny
Mike Karisny
Michael Kunesh
Lori Muller
Joy Pouwels
Brittany Voigt
Executive VP
Paula Hall
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