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REALTOR & Government Day April 26, 2023| Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club Don't Forget To Vote!Wisconsin Primaries - February 21, 2023 Thank You to all 2022 Direct Giver and RPAC Contributors!
RETS Data Feeds to Sunset May 31, 2023
2023 Annual Lockbox Audit Due March 31st
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Education
Upcoming WRA Education Opportunities Pricing Strategy Advisor
Virtual: April 13 & 14 / 9am-12pm
Gain the necessary expertise to be your sellers' trusted advisor when it comes to pricing their home to sell. Determining property values depends more than ever on professional expertise. Designed for real estate professionals at all experience levels and those working with either buyers or sellers, the PSA certification provides a framework for understanding CMAs, identifying appropriate comparables and making adjustments, pricing and valuation terminology, working with appraisers and much more.
Learn more by clicking HERE
Converting Leads into Closings - CRS Course
Live in Madison or virtual: March 1 / 8:30am-4:30pm
**PRICE INCREASE ON 2/14/23**
The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the professional designation offered by the Residential Real Estate Council. The highest designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field, the CRS designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education.
Learn more by clicking HERE
Learn in 10 Minutes - New Microcourses are Here! With an ever-expanding catalog of over 100 microcourses, the
Center for REALTOR® Development (CRD) is committed to delivering on-demand, bite-sized learning that fits into your busy schedule. Each CRD Microcourse is typically around 10 minutes long and aims to help you to learn new skills and stay current with the latest industry trends so you can better connect and communicate with your clients.
CRD Microcourses are crafted by top real estate instructors and are designed to be quick bursts of learning with a big impact.
Learn more by clicking here!
Refresh Your Skills in 2023 with Quick Start CoursesQuick Start is an interactive online training program designed for both newly licensed sales associates as well as experienced agents. Instructors & Wisconsin real estate attorneys share their experiences, knowledge and motivation skills so you can enter the world of real estate with confidence and be prepared for success!
Learn more by clicking here!
WRA Forums Tax Tools and Tips to Eliminate the Shoebox
February 2 | 9:00 a.m.
Tax season is upon us! No one actually likes doing their taxes, but there are ways to make the process so much easier and take up a lot less of your valuable time.
Making Instagram Work for YOU
February 16 | 9:00 a.m.
Learn how to increase your likes, boost engagement and keep up with changing trends. During this informal discussion, we also want to hear what has worked well for you!
Learn more by clicking here!
Events
NAR Financial Wellness Tax Summit REGISTER HERE for Wednesdays in February:
- Session 1: February 1 - Tax Guidance & QBI Overview for New REALTORS®
- Session 2: February 8 - Tax Trouble - Laws, Rules, & Decisions
- Session 3: February 15 - Tax Tips for Investment Properties & Second Homes
- Session 4: February 22 - Lower Your 2022 Tax Bill With This Unique Wealth Building Strategy
WCR: Galentine's Night Out!February, 13th - Join the Women's Council of Realtors for a fun evening of wine pairing, appetizers, Rom Com trivia, and networking.
WCR will also have a silent auction with amazing baskets from local small businesses & speciality cocktails; all proceeds will go towards our Women's Council of Realtors Scholarship!!
Details to Come: 1 lucky WCR Realtor Member will have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to attend WRA State Convention this coming Fall!
Click the link below to register & grab your tickets! BRING A GUEST OR TWO!!
Eventbrite Link - USE CODE: MEMBER2023 for $5 off your ticket!
2023 Realtor Broker Summit April 17-18 I Kansas City, Missouri
 Registration is now open for the 2023 Realtor® Broker Summit, April 17-18, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.
- Regular Early Bird Price from February 1-28, 2023): $349.00
- Regular Price (March 1 - April 17, 2023, or when sold out): $449.00
Plan to attend NAR's most exciting and exclusive broker event! The REALTOR® Broker Summit offers incredible learning, exclusive insights, and in-person networking. Connect with industry experts, discover technologies, and obtain strategies to take home to your clients, agents, and business.REALTOR & Government Day
April 26, 2023| Monona Terrace and Convention Center | Madison It's time to lobby! The WRA's annual lobbying event, REALTOR® & Government Day, is your chance to shape the laws that affect you and your real estate business in Wisconsin.
The event kicks off with an issue briefing where you'll learn about pending laws and how they impact real estate. Next, you'll move to the Capitol for lawmaker visits. You'll have the unique opportunity to meet in person with your state lawmakers to lobby for or against these laws.
This is your chance to advocate for issues that impact the real estate industry, homeownership and property rights in Wisconsin. Your voice will be heard, and a better Wisconsin real estate market will follow.
There is also a new incentive! For the first time ever, your attendance is eligible for CE credit. If you complete and pass a brief exam, you'll earn 1 CE credit for the 2023-24 WI biennium.
2022 tentative event schedule:
12:30 - 1:00 p.m. Registration
1:00 - 1:15 p.m. Welcome
1:15 - 1:45 p.m. Guest Speaker (Gov. Evers invited)
1:45 - 2:45 p.m. WRA advocacy issue briefing
2:45 - 3:00 p.m. Move to the Capitol
3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Capitol visits
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Reception (Monona Terrace)
Conference location:
The Monona Terrace and Convention Center
One John Nolen Drive. Madison, WI 53703
Government Affairs
Don't Forget To Vote!
Wisconsin Primaries - February 21, 2023  Local Primaries - For information regarding the February 21, 2023 primaries in Wisconsin, please visit MyVote.WI.Gov.
Candidates In Contested Local Races
In addition to the Wisconsin Supreme Court Race, some local communities will have primaries for candidates running for local office. Now is the time to decide who you want to see on the ballot on April 4th.
WHY?
Elected officials at the national and state level get most of our attention, our votes, and financial resources. They get most of the news coverage and are much easier to follow. However, our local elected officials have a tremendous impact on the real estate industry, taxes, economic development and quality of life. They make all the policy decisions on when, where and how much growth we experience. They impact housing, business growth and retention, neighborhood safety and stability, the quality of roads and services. Who sits in these seats impacts you, your family and your businesses. These are important elections and you should vote. Thank You to all 2022 Direct Giver and RPAC Contributors!In 2022, not only were we able to exceed our fundraising goal, but for the fifth year in a row, we had the highest participation rates for Extra-Large boards and highest per capita!!! Slowly, but surely we are moving closer to having each member financially support the association's advocacy efforts and help elect and reelect candidates who support the real estate industry and private property rights.
The RANW Government Affairs Committee and the RANW Board of Directors sincerely thank every single person who gave what they could either to RPAC or to the Direct Giver Program. Although we are not able to list all members who so generously support the RPAC program, every single dollar counts! A special thank you is also extended to the 2022 Government Affairs Committee Chair: Chris Klein and the entire Government Affairs Committee, as well as so many brokers who have helped highlight the importance of RPAC to their agents. If you have any questions regarding RPAC or Direct Giver, or if you would like to become involved in the Association, please contact Jennifer Sunstrom, RANW Government Affairs Director at jsunstrom@ranw.org or (920)739-9108.
$2000+
Andy Beiser Dawn Christensen Jack Drzewiecki Phil Hilgenberg
Terry Hilgenberg Pat Kaster KC Maurer Lori Muller
$1500
Brittany Voigt
$1000+
Amy Alexander Tim Besaw Diane Campshure Walczyk Greg Dallaire
Jim Fletcher Ryan Fulcer Taylor Hansen Stacey Hennessey
Wade Hetrick Mike Karisny Lindsey Kate John Koeller
Mike Kunesh Ben Lyons Carey Maurer-Martin Duane Murphy
Michael Sewell
$500
Tina Bunker Chris Klein Jim Liesner Jim Zierden
$300-$400
Jeff Beck Cynthia Patterson Scott Salan Paul Schmidt
$200+
Amy Bretl Marg Chapman Jill Dickson-Kesler Jack Doemel
Elaine Graf Jill Hendricks Megan Jacquet Teresa Keenan
Candace Kriner Skye Meidam Tom Monahan Anne Paulus
Judd Stevenson Jennifer Sunstrom Jerry Wendland
$100
Bonnie Brandenburg John Couglin Kathy Curren Joe Dooley
Gary Eake Debbie Gritt Kraig Knaack Kevin Loosen
Julie Nikolaou Gerry O'Connor Michelle Paltzer Chris Ratchman-Westphal
Paul Redemann Jill Rooney Tom Rooney Angela Rowland
David Spanbauer Cindy Weyenberg Pete Weyenberg Amy Williams
Brad Wyss
RPAC Office Participation Awards - 2022In an effort to increase the percentage of members who contribute to either RPAC or Direct Giver, the Association is asking brokers to help highlight advocacy and other legislative activity; educating agents about RPAC and why it is so important to their business; setting an example of giving. These efforts by brokers play a critical role in the overall success of the Association as a whole.
Therefore, RANW and the Government Affairs Committee have established a recognition program for offices that meet the following participation levels in their individual offices: * Note these levels
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Office Size
Extra Large Office
Large Office
Medium Office
Small Office |
Agents
51+
26 - 50
11 - 25
5 - 10 |
Participation
50%
55%
65%
70% | The following offices met their required participation level in each of the 4 office categories in 2020 and will be receiving an award at the next RANW annual meeting.
Extra Large Offices
Century 21 Ace Realty (Appleton) - 86% participation
Coldwell Banker REG (Green Bay) - 68% participation
Coldwell Banker REG (Lynndale) - 68% participation
Keller Williams Realty GB (De Pere) - 50% participation
Keller Williams Realty (Fox Cities) - 52% participation
Realty One Group Haven (Appleton) - 57% participation |
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Large Offices
Beiser Realty (Winneconne) - 59% participation
Berkshire Hathaway (Green Bay) - 69% participation
Century 21 Affiliated (Appleton) - 68% participation
Expert Real Estate Partners (Appleton) - 76% participation
Landro Fox Cities Realty (Kimberly) - 59% participation
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Medium Offices
Adashun Jones (Oshkosh) - 65% participation
Bigwoods Realty (Crivitz) - 92% participation
Coldwell Banker REG (Shawano) - 93% participation
Exit Elite (Appleton) - 72% participation
Think Hallmark Real Estate (Appleton) - 69% participation
United Country Udoni & Salan (Waupaca) - 67% participation |
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Small Offices
1st Class Real Estate Impact (Hobart) - 71% participation
Cardinal Realty (Appleton) - 86% participation
Coldwell Banker REG (Neenah) - 80% participation
Coldwell Banker REG (Oshkosh) - 100% participation
Coldwell Banker REG (Waupaca) - 70% participation
Coldwell Banker REG (Wautoma) - 75% participation
Exit Elite (Shawano) - 78% participation
Fanta Real Estate (De Pere) - 70% participation
First Weber (Neenah) - 71% participation
Gaatz Real Estate (Wautoma) - 80% participation
KOS Realty Group (Green Bay) - 71% participation
NEW Realty Experts (Luxemburg) - 80% participation
RE/MAX On The Water (Oshkosh) - 100% participation
Thiel Real Estate (Chilton) - 83% participation
Venture Real Estate (Silver Cliff) - 88%
Weichert Realtors (Marinette/Menominee) - 78% participation
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RANW's membership is made up of many, many smaller offices with 1, 2, 3, and 4 REALTORS® who regularly contribute to RPAC and Direct Giver. We sincerely thank you for your support. We couldn't do what we do without you!
If you would like more information on how you can help to increase the participation level in your office, please contact Jennifer Sunstrom at jsunstrom@ranw.org or call 920.739.9108.
MLS
RETS Data Feeds to Sunset May 31, 2023  RANW MLS is now on the GRID! Thank you to those of you who have already made the transition from RETS to API!
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.
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.
All Vendors are encouraged to begin transitioning existing RETS feeds to Web API as soon as possible. RETS access for RANW MLS data will only be available until May 31, 2023. Participants should contact their website Vendors now to transition to API.
API Data Feeds - In order 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.
ShowingTime- You need do nothing about ShowingTime. Their conversion has already been addressed. 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 existing 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 existing RETS feeds transitioning to API. See the New Data Feed Fees Effective February 2023.New TrustFunds Member Resource CenterTrustFunds recently rolled out new Member Resource Center Pages for Brokers and Agents! These Resource pages can be accessed through the RANW MLS Paragon home page and will provide many valuable resources to TrustFunds users including, setting up training, short videos, and guides! Now users can access all our tips and tricks right at their fingertips!
RANW MLS TrustFunds Stats:
- All-Time Stats Fastest Time to Submit (from agent send to buyer submit): 58 seconds
- Total # Buyer Agents who have used TrustFunds: 2,001
- All-time Agent Adoption (% buyer's agents used TrustFunds successfully): 129.26%
- Total earnest money transactions: 7,209
Interested in transferring earnest money electronically with TrustFunds? To register for TrustFunds: Sign in to your Paragon account and register to use TrustFunds under the Resources tab OR click the following links - *Must be logged into Paragon
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!
RANW MLSTraining Opportunities RANW MLS WebinarsClick on the training calendar/link for each vendor to register for free daily or on demand webinars!
RPR: Featured Webinars for February Set the stage for a winner year and take advantage of free webinars in February with the Realtors Property Resource!
View all webinars/register HERE!
- 07 FEB 2023 Learn the Basics of RPR
- 08 FEB 2023 Track the Market with RPR Housing Data
- 09 FEB 2023 Maintaining a Social Media Presence with Current Market Statistics
- 14 FEB 2023 Build a Winning Listing Presentation with RPR
- 15 FEB 2023 Accurate Property Pricing with RPR CMA Tools
- 16 FEB 2023 Do Somg Digging! Research Properties, Neighborhoods and More with RPR
- 21 FEB 2023 Power Up your Prospecting Effors with RPR
- 22 FEB 2023 RPR Commercial: Your Secret Weapon to Commerical Success
Homesnap Training CalendarVisit the Homesnap Training Calendar for this month's webinars! https://blog.homesnap.com/train-with-jessica/upcoming-live-training/
Lockbox
Program
2023 Month by Month Supra TrainingCheck out this cool new interactive webinar calendar from Supra! Looking for a LIVE webinar? Look no further - 2023 Supra training schedule HERE! Supra eKEY - Obtain Key & Open Shackle Video This month we feature: Supra eKEY® - Obtain Key & Open Shackle VIDEO! Supra eKEY allows you to obtain a key to a lockbox to easily show your buyers a listing & open a shackle to add or remove from a listing and/or properly assign a lockbox to a listing. Click HERE for more the Supra eKEY user manual.
Welcome to the Lockbox Program
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Appleton
| 2023 Annual Lockbox Audit Due March 31stCompanies participating in the Lockbox and Key Program will be receiving a first notice on February 1, 2023 for the upcoming Lockbox audit.
Lockbox inventory will be sent to each participating company. Please check your records for any missing inventory and get the appropriate inventory form back to aschilling@ranw.org. This form must be signed by the designated MLS participant for the company and returned to RANW MLS by March 31st, 2023.
If you have any questions regarding the annual lockbox audit, please call RANW MLS 920.739.9108. Thank you for your participation in the RANW MLS Lockbox and Key Program!
SupraWEB Resources are available HERE to help keep tabs on your lockboxes as well as run reports, assign lockboxes to listings and assign one-day codes. This is also an opportunity to get any extra lockboxes your office may not be using back to RANW MLS. Please let us know if you have a surplus of lockboxes to return and we can coordinate with your office.
Membership
Congratulations on Your Retirement!RANW congratulates the following members on their recent retirement:
REALTORS®
~ Mike Blank, Cypress Homes, Inc., Appleton
~ LuAnn Butkiewicz, Keller Williams Fox Cities, Appleton
~ Fred Erickson, Erickson Realty, LLC, Coloma
~ Karen Genett, First Weber, Inc., Appleton
~ Ken Haugen, KBH & Associates, Green Bay
~ Susie Hazaert, Homewire Realty Fox Cities, Wauwatosa
~ Jim Seefeldt, Jim Seefeldt Real Estate, LLC, Appleton
~ Peter Van Dyke, First Weber, Inc., Appleton
Affiliates
~ Paul Hillmer, Associated Bank, Appleton RANW Membership ChangesTo view all the current membership changes for RANW click here. REALTOR Emeritus Applications Due by April 3rdREALTOR® Emeritus is a NAR designation available to any current REALTOR® member in good standing who has held membership in the National Association of REALTORS® for a cumulative period of forty (40) years, and has proof of one (1) year of service at the NAR level, is eligible for REALTOR® Emeritus status.
The REALTOR® Emeritus status eligibility requirements are:
~ Forty (40) years of REALTOR® or REALTOR-ASSOCIATE® (or both) membership.
~ Proof of one (1) year of service* at the National Association level.
* "Service" is defined as serving as a NAR officer, director, committee member, Federal Political Coordinator, Global Ambassador, or Global Coordinator to a country with which NAR holds a reciprocal agreement.
In some cases, RANW does not have data from the year a REALTOR® joined, so we don't notify members. If you feel you qualify for REALTOR® Emeritus, please contact Cheryl at cdreger@ranw.org April 2, 2023. RANW will work with you to complete the application and provide evidence of your 40 years and proof of service to submit to NAR on your behalf.
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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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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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