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Volume 30, Issue 5 — may 2023  
Realtor News   |   Education   |   Events   |   Government Affairs  |   MLS  |   Membership  |   Appraiser  |   Commercial 

Top Stories

Important RANW & RANW MLS Mailed Billing Statements to End as of 5-31-23

New DSPS License Application Platform

Current Trends in Real Estate Fraud - FREE Webinar May 11th

Marketing Strategy & Lead Generation (ABR Elective) on May 24th & 25th

RANW Timber Rattlers Fundraiser: June 22nd - Get Your Tickets Today!

Upcoming RANW Summer Events You Won't Want To Miss!

Thank You 2023 REALTOR & Government Day Attendees

Act Before May 31st and Save on API Set Up Fees!

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REALTOR NEWS

Important RANW & RANW MLS Mailed Billing Statements to End as of 5-31-23

Billing invoices have been online since October 2022, and email notices sent regarding the change over from mailed statements to online system.

***After May 2023, only emails will be sent, notifying you billing is available on your member portal. Please make sure you have checked your online access this month and let us know if you have any issues before the statement mailings end.

Online Features and Benefits:
• Immediate access to your invoices once they are posted; no more waiting for statements to arrive.
• Added option to pay by credit card online (Visa or MasterCard), while still having the current options below:
~ Set up auto-pay with RANW through ACH if you have ongoing monthly billing such as MLS or WCIE.
~ If you have ACH currently setup, do not make a duplicate payment online.
~ Contact us if you are not sure of your current setup.
• Print invoice and send payment by mail with a check.
• You can make an advance payment on the account by sending a check with extra funds.
• Firm Billing History and Manager Reports online - reprint and view as needed.

2023 REALTORS Legislative Meetings Washington, DC ~ May 6-11th

The REALTORS® Legislative Meetings is where NAR members take an active role to advance the real estate industry, public policy and the association. REALTORS® come to Washington, D.C. for special issues forums, committee meetings, legislative activities, and the industry trade show. This year's Legislative Meetings take place May 6-11, 2023, and the REALTORS® Trade Expo takes place May 8-9, 2023. The event is held annually in Washington, D.C. each May. Click here for more information.

New DSPS License Application Platform

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 goes online for real estate on May 1, 2023.

Real estate applicants will soon have an easier time applying for new licenses online, and licensees will soon have a more efficient route to follow for online license renewals. Watch the DSPS LicensE portal demo video here.

Education

Current Trends in Real Estate Fraud - FREE Webinar May 11th

First American Title has invited RANW to partake in a 1 hour webinar with the FBI to discuss, "Current Trends in Real Estate Fraud". Registration is limited, so register today by clicking 

HERE!








Marketing Strategy & Lead Generation (ABR Elective) on May 24th & 25th

Marketing Strategy and Lead Generation is offered in two livestream sessions via Zoom on May 24 and 25, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. each day.

This course will help you to develop a multi-pronged marketing approach that represents your brand and identifies strategies for lead generation and client cultivation. Learn how using proven networking, branding, and marketing strategies can build your real estate business.

Students must attend both days on May 24 & 25 to receive credit for the course.

This course qualifies for 6 hours of GRI live elective course credit and qualifies as ABR elective course credit when working toward the ABR designation.

~ Through May 9: $135
~ After May 9: $145
~ Register through WRA: 
HERE

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

For more information and to register, click 
HERE

Events

RANW Timber Rattlers Fundraiser: June 22nd - Get Your Tickets Today!

Join us on Thursday, June 22nd for our annual RANW Timber Rattlers fundraiser benefiting Make-A-Wish Wisconsin. Tickets WILL sell out, so get yours today! Committee Members are now selling tickets or CLICK HERE to purchase!

Date: Thursday, June 22nd
Location: Fox Cities Stadium
Dinner & Raffles: 4:00 pm (under the tent!) 
Game:  6:40 pm
Dinner: Includes (2) Drink Tickets, Raffles and Pre-Game fun for the entire family!
Proceeds: 100% of net proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish Wisconsin
Price: $40/ adults & $20/ kids 12 and under.

Want more information about sponsoring or donating a prize? Contact Jessica Uecker at juecker@ranw.org or call 920-739-9108.

Upcoming RANW Summer Events You Won't Want To Miss!

Timber Rattlers / Make-A-Wish Fundraiser        Thursday, June 22nd
Green Bay Golf Outing                                       Monday, July 17th
Fox Valley Golf Outing                                       Tuesday, August 1st
Oshkosh Golf Outing                                         TBD - watch for updates soon!

Government Affairs

Attention Brokers - Legislative Update for Office Meetings

Please consider adding a legislative update to your next office meeting agenda. I would welcome the opportunity to speak to your agents about the association's legislative priorities for this upcoming year, what is happening here in Northeast Wisconsin and how RPAC and Direct Giver contributions can make a difference to our success as an industry.
As brokers, you have a unique opportunity to encourage agents within your office to get involved. Your example and encouragement sends a very strong message about the importance of supporting the advocacy efforts of the Association. To schedule an office visit, please contact Jennifer at
jsunstrom@ranw.org or call 920-739-9108.

Thank You 2023 REALTOR & Government Day Attendees

Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend REALTOR® Government Day 2023! Northeast Wisconsin had great representation with 75 members joining the 600+ agents from around the state who descended on the state capitol to advocate for real estate industry.

Legislators from Northeast Wisconsin heard real life stories and examples that lie behind some of our biggest legislative priorities, including:

  1. Fixing the Housing Crisis
  2. Maintaining the Cap on Property Tax Levies
  3. Improving the Customer Service Experience at DSPS
  4. Keeping the Sales Tax Exemption for MLS databases
This was a great kick-off to our 2023-2024 legislative session. Please stay tuned for updates from WRA on our progress with these legislative priorities!

Click
HERE for pictures!

MLS

Act Before May 31st and Save on API Set Up Fees!

As of May 31, 2023 RANW MLS will no longer support RETS data feeds for public property searches on office/agent websites or Broker back office feeds.

Act before May 31 and save on API set up fees!
Click HERE for more info.

  • If your company still has RETS data feeds, contact the vendor to have them make an account on the GRID.
  • For Firm Specific data feeds, the process starts with the broker making an account on the GRID. 
Please call Kristen to see if your company is compliant-920-739-9108.

Setting Up Firm-Specific Feeds on MLS Grid

It's time for offices to set up Firm-Specific data feeds on MLS Grid before RETS service ends on 5-31-23.

Firm-Specific data feeds on MLS Grid must begin from the Broker side, not the Vendor side. Follow the instructions from MLS Grid to:

  1. Register your Broker Account (if you haven't already done so)
  2. Create the Broker Only data subscription (a data set of your own company listings)
  3. Add your Vendor (data consumer to your subscription) and send the request through MLS Grid for their signature
  4. When all signatures are added, MLS will review and approve the data feed.
CLICK HERE for detailed instructions.

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!
Qries

CRS Data's MLS Suite - Benefit Your Business

Interested in learning more about CRS Data's MLS Suite? Click HERE! CRS Data also has a world of on demand training right at your fingertips.
Within Paragon, click on the Tax tab (top of page)>Tax Integrations>CRS Data: Tax Search. This will bring you to the CRS Data MLS Suite page.
Click on the Help tab on the upper right>MLS Tax Suite Help Center in the middle of the page. Here, you will find videos & webinars, comparables, prospecting, maps, tips and troubleshooting, CRS Data updates and more!

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!

Lockbox Program

Welcome to the Lockbox Program

#1582 Kroepfl Advisors, LLC REALTOR® MLS Sturgeon Bay

How to Program a One-Day Code

RANW Member: Are you working with a fellow Realtor in WIREX and want to give them access to a lockbox on your Company listing in the RANW MLS?

Non-member access is NOT for those members who already have or may obtain reciprocal access through Central WI MLS and South Central WI MLS.

For a complete list of areas with Supra Reciprocal access, WIREX coverage areas and WRA Board Jurisdictions, click
HERE.

HOW TO PROGRAM A ONE-DAY CODE HERE!

Membership

RANW Membership Changes

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

Sincere Condolences

RANW would like to extend its sincerest condolences to the family, friends, and co-workers of:
~ Sara O’Leary, in the recent passing of her husband Vince Dyksinski. Sara is a REALTOR® with Century 21 Affiliated

 

Events At a Squint
May
DSPS Online License Application
NAR Legislative Meetings
Real Estate Trends Webinar
ABR Elective Livestream
ABR Elective Livestream
RANW Closed for Holiday
Board/MLS Billing by Mail Ends
RETS Data Feeds to Sunset
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06
11
24
25
29
31
31
June
RANW Timber Rattler Fundraiser 22
July
Green Bay Golf Outing
At Home w Diversity Certification
At Home w Diversity Certification
17
26
27

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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