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Volume 30, Issue 12 — december 2023  
Realtor News   |   Education   |   Events   |   Government Affairs  |   MLS  |   Membership  |   Appraiser  |   Commercial 

Top Stories

RANW Membership Renewal Time ~ FINAL DEADLINE is 12-31-23!

The Burnett Verdict: NAR's Position

2023 RANW Annual Meeting Recap

Interested in Joining a RANW Committee?

Opt-In to Receive Text Messages from RANW!

NEW from RANW MLS: FOREWARN!

Changes to Paragon - Effective December 13th

Scroll down for additional stories-

REALTOR NEWS

RANW Membership Renewal Time ~ FINAL DEADLINE is 12-31-23!

Please add $54 to total dues when paying Nov 16-Dec 31, 2023

~ Login to pay online (https://mdweb.mmsi2.com/ranw/), use your six-digit RANW ID or NAR ID.
~ If you forgot your password, click forgot password and a password reset will be emailed to the email address on file.

Don't know your ID?
How to Look Up Member ID and View/Print Invoices and Receipts in Member Portal.pdf

Payment options include:
•Online member portal with Visa/Mastercard
•Mail check or money order with bottom half of statement to the RANW office.
•Stop in to pay with a check or money order during open hours.
  Regular business hours are M-F 8:30-5:00 pm.
  See website for any adjusted holiday hours.
•Leave payment in drop box after business hours.
  Payment drop box attached to the east side of the building.
  NO CASH PLEASE.  

Add $54 to the statement amount when paying November 16-December 31st. Thank you for your membership!

The Burnett Verdict: NAR's Position

The following talking points are for use in discussions with clients and the public about NAR's position following the Burnett verdict. NAR will share any updates to these points as needed. Click HERE to read more.

2023 RANW Annual Meeting Recap

Thank you so much to all the wonderful members that attended this year's RANW Annual Meeting sponsored by Associated Bank and Evans Title! We ended up selling out and having to change venues! This was definitely a good problem to have. We are very grateful for your support. If you missed out on attending this year, click HERE for the RANW Annual Report!

Interested in Joining a RANW Committee?

Congratulations to our 2023 RANW Jim Smith Excellence in Professionalism Award Winners!

The Excellence in Professionalism Award recognizes overall service to the REALTORS® Association of Northeast Wisconsin. The recipients of this award exemplify high principles of professionalism and promote the Code of Ethics and other industry-specific standards of practice. Congratulations to this year's winners!
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RANW Takes the Safety Pledge

Click here to access NAR's Safety Network.

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Opt-in today by texting your keyword to 844-731-6729.

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Education

LLCs and Beyond: Entity Traps and Considerations-December 7th

Free Online WRA Forum
Your time and money are important, but how you structure your business is important with regard to your taxes and your goals - both current and future. Join WRA for a return visit from Nate Roth, CPA with Lucida Tax + Accounting Solutions for a deep dive into business entities.

• Time and date: Thursday, December 7, 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
• Format: Online via Zoom
• Click 
Online forum via Zoom to register
• Cost: Free!

Changes to the WB Forms Legal News from the WRA

The November 2023 Legal Update discusses the recent changes made to all the WB listing contracts, buyer agency agreements and tenant representation agreements. The Real Estate Examining Board (REEB) at the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) revised these state-approved forms to add language providing greater transparency to consumers regarding commissions, encouraging alternative dispute resolution, highlighting the two-year limitation on licensee liability and providing a wire fraud warning.

These changes to the WB forms may seem minor, but they address major trends and concerns in the industry. Changes to the forms should be carefully reviewed by licensees so they can clearly explain the provisions to consumers. The optional use date for the forms is December 1, 2023, and the mandatory use date is January 1, 2024.

The revised forms will be available in Transactions (zipForm Edition) and the WRA's subscription-based PDF Forms Library December 1st. See the forms now on the DSPS website in Educational Use format
HERE. Read the November 2023 Legal Update at www.wra.org. 

Events

RANW Holiday Party - December 14

Celebrate the Holidays with fellow RANW members! Join us at Stadium View in Green Bay from 5-10pm on December 14th for a night of appetizers, mingling, music, and more! 

Let us know you are coming: 
CLICK HERE
~ Admission is free with an unwrapped gift for Toys for Tots or canned good donation to Paul's Pantry. 
~ For questions or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jessica
juecker@ranw.org or 920-707-9907


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Mark Your 2024 Calendar!

We are planning a year FULL of events and education that you won't want to miss! Mark down the following dates so you don't miss out and reach out to juecker@ranw.org if you would like to get involved on one of our committees! Registration and details coming soon, additional events to be announced in the coming months!

Name That Tune 2/8/24
Installation 2/15/24
LIVE CE - March 2024
Timber Rattlers / Make-A-Wish Fundraiser 6/27/24
Golf Green Bay 7/22/24
Golf Fox Cities - August 
Area Broker Meetings - August
Golf Oshkosh - September
Annual Meeting - October
LIVE CE - November
Holiday Party - December

Government Affairs

REALTOR® & Government Day - February 7, 2024 Registration Now Open

Advocacy and success begin with your voice. REALTOR® & Government Day (RGD) empowers you to amplify your voice and advocate for your business, industry and clients. Join forces with REALTORS® statewide, influencing the future of Wisconsin real estate. You'll meet face to face with state lawmakers, championing real estate priorities vital to the real estate industry, homeownership and property rights in Wisconsin. After a day of advocacy, enjoy a post-event reception with drinks and hors d'oeuvres, connecting with fellow attendees.

Don't miss this opportunity to be an advocate for our industry! RGD garnered immense support in 2023 and was one of the most well-attended legislative events hosted by the WRA in recent years. Don't wait - register now to secure a spot. 

2024 tentative agenda
  • Guest speaker 
  • WRA advocacy issues briefing
  • Capitol Hill visits
  • Reception

  • The WRA is currently seeking approval for RGD 2024 to count as one credit hour of continuing education for the 2023-24 real estate biennium. Stay tuned for updates.

    MLS

    NEW from RANW MLS: FOREWARN!

    Sign up for your Complimentary FOREWARN account TODAY!

    Instantly verify:

    · Identity (first name, last name, alias, and age)
    · Phone numbers (residential and mobile history)
    · Address history (rental, ownership, and associated addresses)
    · Financial indicators (bankruptcy, lien, judgement, foreclosure history)
    · Property records (nationwide property ownership history)
    · Criminal records (nationwide criminal history search)

    Setting Up Your FOREWARN Account
    As a RANW MLS member, setting up your complimentary FOREWARN account is quick and easy!

    1. Click here to set up your account with your MLS email.
    2. You will receive an activation email from FOREWARN. Click the link.
    3. Enter the authenication code texted to your cell # on file with MLS.
    4. Download the FOREWARN app with your Apple Store or Play Store:
    5. Login to FOREWARN HERE: https://app.forewarn.com/

    Changes to Paragon - Effective December 13th

    Effective December 13th, RANW MLS is implementing a few changes to fields in Paragon. Please click HERE for a summary of changes to data sheets. Both new data sheets and updated MLS rules will be posted to both Paragon and RANW.org. Data sheets may take a few weeks to be posted on zipForms for members who submit listings to Data Compliance but are available immediately.
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    RANW MLS Stats at a Glance

    Want 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!
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    RANW MLS Webinars

    Click on the training calendar/link for each vendor to register for free daily or on demand webinars!

    Lockbox Program

    No Cell Service Needed with Supra eKEY

    No cell service? No problem. As long as your Supra eKEY app is updated for the day, you can use it to open lockboxes where cell service isn't available.
    Click
    HERE to watch the video from Supra!

    Membership

    RANW Membership Changes

    To view all the current membership changes for RANW click here.

    Congratulations on Your Wedding!

    Congratulations to Karina Tenor (Lisogor), REALTOR® at RE/MAX Lyons Real Estate, on her recent wedding!

    Congratulations on Your Retirement!

    RANW congratulates the following members on their retirement:
    REALTORS® 
    ~ Carol Rasmussen, Rasmussen Appraisals, LLC, Denmark

    Affiliates
    ~ Robert Millay, Fox Valley Mission Loans, Appleton

    Sincere Condolences

    RANW would like to extend its sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of:
    ~ Mark Rygh, Roots Real Estate, Oshkosh

    Ethics Deadline is 12-31-24 - Submit CE Course 4 to RANW

    A new three-year ethics cycle began January 1, 2022, and the deadline is December 31, 2024
    REALTORS® are required by NAR to complete ethics training of not less than 2 hours, 30 minutes of instructional time within three-year cycle. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®.

    Training may be completed through the following options:
    ~ Course 4: Wisconsin Risk Reduction Through Professionalism (fulfills NAR Ethics) (send Crs 4 certificate to RANW)
    ~ New Member Orientation class completed January, 2022-December, 2024 
    ~ NAR's Online class -
    click here.

    Certificates can be emailed to cdreger@ranw.org

    BUSINESS RESOURCES

    Black Friday Deal Alert! Save $47 on 1-800-Got-Junk Pick-up

    Don't miss out on our Black Friday offer. While you might not be making big Black Friday purchases for work, it's still a good idea to free up some space around your workplace before the busy holiday season. Clear out clutter and give yourself a fresh space to work with. Make everyone at work happy by saving money and space before the holidays. Don't miss out! Book your appointment by December 4th and use promo code FRIDAY47 to get $47 off. Book NOW!

    Company Monthly MLS & Association Payments Now Available Online!

    Designated REALTORS® are now able to view and pay invoices for monthly MLS and Association fee in the RANW.org Member Portal! 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.

    Commercial

    WCIE Offers New Enhancement: Lookup / Location Search

    Summary A Lookup search is a very popular feature used to find properties and locations in a fast and efficient way. Lookup searches can account for a large percentage of all searches run through an application. A user-friendly, fast, and structured search can really elevate the overall user experience.

    The new Lookup / location search includes tabs for different types (Properties, Places & Catylist Submarkets) of results, allowing the same search term to yield varied results. Functionally, as the members continue to type in the search box, the menu of results will narrow in on the desired term.

    This consolidates the previously separate "Location" and "Street Address" search fields into a single, accessible interface, improving the overall search experience. WCIE has also moved Keyword search under the "More" filter to accommodate members who wish to use old interface we have retained the "Location" search field inside the "Location" dropdown. Members will now be able to search by key identifiers like Property Name, Park/Complex Name, and Campus Name.

    Click here for more examples.

     

    Events At a Squint
    December
    Free LLCs & Beyond Forum
    Paragon Change Implementation
    RANW Holiday Party
    RANW Office Closed for Holiday
    RANW Office Closed for Holiday
    FINAL Dues Deadline
    07
    13
    14
    25
    26
    31
    January
    RANW Office Closed for Holiday
    RANW Office Closed for Holiday
    01
    02
    February
    REALTOR® & Government Day
    Name That Tune
    RANW Installation Meeting
    07
    08
    15

    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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