Revised Real Estate Condition and Disclosure Reports-July 1st Use Date
The WRA has revised the Real Estate Condition Report (RECR), Vacant Land Disclosure Report (VLDR), Real Estate Condition Report - Farm (RECR-Farm) and Seller Disclosure Report - Commercial (SDR-Commercial). The forms will be available in Transactions (zipForm Edition) and the WRA's subscription-based PDF Forms Library for use as of July 1, 2023.
Italicized language has been added to the RECR and the VLDR to prompt disclosure of defects in solar panels and systems and the presence of rented water treatment systems. Examples of water treatment systems including reverse osmosis, iron filters and other filters have been added after that question to help sellers and buyers better understand what might constitute a water treatment system. Disclosure of infestations impacting trees was added in part to prompt sellers to disclose issues related to the emerald ash borer. Other added italicized disclosure prompts relate to private road agreements, internet service, accessibility features, electric vehicle charging stations, rights of first refusal and more.
Read more in theJune 2023 Legal Update, your monthly guide to Wisconsin real estate law and policy.
WRF's Team Up Against Hunger Campaign Exceeded One Million Meals!
At the beginning of June, the Wisconsin REALTORS® Foundation (WRF) announced a goal of trying to raise one million meals for its partner, Feeding Wisconsin. At the beginning of the campaign, they were 13,800 meals away from raising one million meals and at the end crushed the goal by raising 36,450 meals!
To those who helped promote the campaign and even donated, thank you. Your generosity has helped the more than 182,000 Wisconsin children who struggle with hunger every single day.
Thank you for being “One in a million" meals.
Great New Customer Resource Brochure
A new brochure titled, "REALTORS® Do More Than Sell Homes," was unveiled at REALTOR® and Government Day that highlights four pieces of legislation that the WRA passed to promote and protect your client's property rights and property taxes. To access the brochure, visit the WRA's downloadable consumer brochure page here and look for the REALTORS® Do More Than Sell Homes link.
Shredded Paper AND Plastic Bags are NOT Recycling
Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste are looking to spread the word to local REALTORS® within Northeast Wisconsin that shredded paper is NOT curbside recyclable neither are plastic bags. Shredded paper in plastic bags, definitely Not mean for recycling. All these items need to be included with your garbage or contracted with an appropriate entity for disposal. Outagamie County Recycling services 16% of the states recycling market, covering all of our collective members. To the right is a photo of items removed from a recycling dumpster. Not only is shredded paper not curbside recyclable, plastic bags are a detriment to the equipment. Click HERE for the Tri-County Area Recycling guide.
Education
The Power of Google & Your Online Reputation Webinar
REGISTER HERE for The Power of Google & Your Online Reputation Webinar, brought to you from 2023 NAR Reach partner REALGrader and .realtor™ .realestate. In this webinar you will learn the biggest mistakes agents are making on Google and their real estate profiles. You will also learn how to get more reviews to build your online reputation and how to get more leads.
LEARN:
Best practices to optimize your digital presence
The biggest mistakes top producers are making
How to avoid making the same mistakes
At Home With Diversity Certification on July 26th
At Home with Diversity is offered in two livestream sessions via Zoom on July 26-27 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. each day.
The At Home With Diversity (AHWD) certification course covers how to work effectively with diverse populations so you can build business success in today's multicultural real estate market. Learn about the people who make up the local market, along with their values, customs, real estate needs and expectations of real estate professionals.
This course qualifies for 6 hours of GRI live elective course credit. Provides ABR elective course credit when working toward the ABR designation. Does not qualify for CE credits.
Course fees ~ Through July 11: $95
~ After July 11: $115
~ At the door: $135
National Association of REALTORS® new-member applicants must now complete two hours of fair housing training and existing members must complete two hours of fair housing training every three years as a condition of REALTOR® membership, including one training option that is of no cost to members.
The new requirement was approved by the association's Board of Directors at its May 11 meeting. The three-year cycle coincides with NAR's existing Code of Ethics training requirement and begins in 2025.
Fairhaven: Bias and anti-discrimination training - NAR's online fair housing simulation
Free On-Demand Mini Course - Community Involvement-Credit towards GRI
In this course, instructor and REALTOR® Beth Jaworski provides an overview of ways in which you can find volunteer opportunities you enjoy while also boosting your presence in your community as a go-to REALTOR®. You'll finish this course with a better understanding about steps to take to get involved in your own community, like exhibiting at local fundraisers, provided branded giveaways at events and more.
• Format: On Demand - Take the course anytime.
• Instructor: Beth Jaworski
• Cost: $0
• Credit: This course qualifies for 1 hour of GRI On Demand course credit. Sign up HERE!
Free Online Webinar: "Putting AI to Work for You"~ Wed, July 12th
Guest speaker Liz Sturrock, Chief of MLS & innovation for the Miami REALTORS® Association, leads a discussion on the power of AI and how it can be applied to your real estate practice.
•Date and Time: July 12, 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
•Format: Online Webinar
•Cost: $0 Sign up HERE!
WRA Appraiser CE Courses Announced
As the leading expert in Wisconsin real estate practice for over 100 years, the WRA is your top choice in Wisconsin appraiser CE.
All appraiser licenses expire every two years and must be renewed by December 14 of odd-numbered years. All certified and licensed appraisers are required to complete 28 hours of CE each biennial period, which must include the 7-hour National USPAP Update course. Learn more about Wisconsin appraiser license requirements here.
Virtual training offers all the appraisal education you need in a live format, delivered remotely to wherever you want to be. No travel, no hotel bookings. Download the 2023 Appraiser CE brochure with course descriptions and instructors here.
To maintain real estate licenses in the state of Wisconsin, real estate licensees must complete 18 hours of continuing education (CE) every two years. For the new biennium, the 18 hours include the completion of 18 one-hour course topics, comprised of 12 mandatory courses and six elective courses.
CE1 - Wisconsin Agency Law
CE2 - DSPS Disciplinary Actions (NAR COE)
CE3 - Commissions in WI Agency Agreements, Offers of Compensation and Antitrust (NAR COE)
CE4 - The Inspection Contingency in WI Offers To Purchase
CE5 - WI Legislative Updates Related To Real Estate
THANK YOU! Thank you for making our June 22 Timber Rattler Fundraiser such a HUGE success!
Once again RANW is thrilled to be able to grant wishes for local WISH kids through Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. Your support of this event through sponsorships, donations, ticket purchases, and participation in raffles / silent auctions DIRECTLY impacts the kids in our community. We had so much fun on our first year back and can't wait to start planning for 2024!
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
PLATINUM:
First American – Evans Title Division
GO Mortgage
Guaranty Closing & Title Services
Liberty Title
Nations Lending
Nicolet National Bank
Old National Bank
GOLD:
Associated Bank
Bank First
Guaranteed Rate - The Kristen Ambos Team
Guardian Home Inspections, LLC
MLS
Schmitt Title
Stewart Title Company
U.S. Bank
Ace Home Inspection
Silver:
Assurance Title Services
Basten Home Inspections
Bay Title & Abstract
Brian's Home Inspections
Fox Valley WCR
GreenStone Farm Credit Services
GUILD Mortgage
Herrling Clark
Johnson Financial Group
Green Bay Golf Outing~ Monday, July 17th - Register Today!
The Green Bay Golf Outing will be held on Monday, July 17th at the Brown County Golf Course. Tickets are on sale now!
Register online: https://forms.office.com/r/ZvK86XJUj5
Registration closes and final payments must be made by July 5th.
Fox Valley Golf Outing - August 1, 2023
The 2023 Fox Valley Golf Outing will be held on August 1st at Royal St. Patrick's Golf Links. Register and pay by 7/7/23 to receive Early Bird Pricing
Save the Date! WRA Annual Convention Oct 1-3, 2023
Join us and the WRA for this high-octane event with three days full of training, networking and entertainment. You'll learn how to handle sharp turns in the market and upgrade your practice into a well-oiled machine. Unite for the ultimate REALTOR® convergence and accelerate your sales network.
Take advantage of our early bird pricing for a full convention pass and access to the icebreaker party.
For a limited time, pay just $165 for 40+ workshops and panels, amazing speakers, a pub trivia contest and so much more.
Don't miss this revved-up convergence of REALTORS® to network and ride on. Click HERE to see the agenda, speakers, FAQ's and other details.
Upcoming RANW Summer Events You Won't Want To Miss!
Green Bay Golf Outing Monday, July 17
Fox Valley Golf Outing Tuesday, August 1
Oshkosh Golf Outing Thursday, September 14
Government Affairs
$525 Million Housing Inventory Investment Approved
Gov. Tony Evers signed into law five historic bipartisan bills that will increase workforce and senior housing inventory in Wisconsin. Additionally, late last night, the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee approved $525 MILLION to fund these loan programs.
These loan programs offer financing tools to grow workforce and senior housing to allow funding for:
Residential infrastructure development
Rehabilitation and repair of older housing stock
Updating of dilapidated units above main street commercial spaces
Conversion of vacant commercial properties for workforce housing
In addition to the loan programs, the governor signed a bill that creates certainty and predictability in the development approval process, by requiring local governments to approve housing developments if they comply with local regulations.
Furthermore, the bill streamlines the rezoning process and limits the ability of existing residents, or Not In My Backyard (NIMBYs) to oppose the development of new housing after a project has been approved.
These five bills are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help spur housing inventory increases throughout Wisconsin. For more information on these transformational laws, please click HERE.
MLS
Presenting EasyCMA!
Paragon Black Knight and RANW MLS is pleased to anounce EasyCMA, our next generation CMA platform, is ready for your review!
EasyCMA looks for properties that are similar to the subject property in regards to important features such as bedrooms, bathrooms, sq ft, and more. We begin our search within .5 miles of the subject property, with homes sold within the last 3 months. We use recursive logic to expand the search dynamically, if needed, increasing the search parameters of time and distance until we find at least 5 comparable properties. Check out the resources below for more FAQs, the introductory video and the how-to!
RANW MLS has been receiving calls from agents regarding a new listing scam, typically involving vacant land. In addition, a recent meeting with attorneys for other state REALTOR® associations revealed that this scam is nationwide and growing.
Click HERE for the full article from Jennifer Lindsley, WRA Staff Attorney and Director of Training including:
How does the scam work?
How can real estate agents avoid this scam?
What can real estate agents do if they find themselves in a scam?
As of June 1, 2023 new listings submitted after 4:30 pm will not be CONFIRMED until the next business day. No exceptions will be made. Data Compliance will review all listings submitted after 4:30 pm on the next business day. All listings must have the contract uploaded at the time of submission in order to be confirmed.
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!
RANW MLS
Training Opportunities
RANW MLS Webinars
Click on the training calendar/link for each vendor to register for free daily or on demand webinars!
Encompass Home Inspections, LLC
Beiser Realty, LLC
Take Action Realty Group
VB Appraisal
Affiliate Home Inspector
REALTOR® MLS
REALTOR® MLS
REALTOR® MLS
Appleton
Berlin
Green Bay
Peshtigo
Featured Video: Supra eKEY App - My Keys
Do you have more than one key assigned for access from multiple MLSs? Maybe you have a Supra eKEY from Florida and also one for RANW MLS in Wisconsin? The My Keys feature easily lets agents manage multiple keys within the Supra eKEY app. Learn how to easily add, switch, and remove keys from your mobile device. Watch the video HERE!
Upcoming Supra Training
July 11 & 27 8:30 am - Agent Training - eKEY Basic
Come join Supra for an overview of eKEY Basic. RESERVE A SEAT
July 14 & 28 8:30 am One-Time Codes for Non-Members
Supra's Non-Member Agent and Single Access keys, part of the managed access service, provide options for convenient, secure and controlled access for individuals who are not members of your organization. RESERVE A SEAT
July 19 8:30 am - SupraWEB (Essential for Brokers/OAs in charge of lockboxes for the office)
The agent website where agents can manage their business for lockboxes, emails and much more! RESERVE A SEAT
Membership
RANW Membership Changes
To view all the current membership changes for RANW click here.
Congratulations on Your Retirement!
RANW congratulates Leta Jacquet, Broker/Owner of LJ Realty in De Pere on her recent retirement.
New DSPS License Application Online
LicensE is the DSPS' new, online, self-guided occupational license application platform that will soon be live for real estate licensees. This platform is currently being used by other professions and occupations, and real estate licensees will soon join the ranks of the lucky ones who enjoy a better online process. Anyone applying for an initial license using the new LicensE platform can apply at license.wi.gov. This platform went online for real estate on May 8, 2023. Watch the DSPS LicensE portal demo video here.
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
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Fox Valley Golf Outing
RPR's AI Writer Is Here Webinar
Appraiser CE Courses Available
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