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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
IMPORTANT NEWS
Legislative Meeting Update . . . . . . 2, 12
Recognize Outstanding Members . . . . .3
Important Dates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
On the Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
A Night at the Races . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Nominating Committee to Meet . . . . . .3
Welcome New Members . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Congratulations Members . . . . . . . . . . .5
50 Anniversary of RPAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
C2Ex Professional Development . . . . . .6
Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
President is Spokesperson . . . . . . . . . . .8
Tour Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Dates to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
MLS Breakfast Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Fair Housing Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
WRA Tech Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Agent Code
Sorry to Jeremy Hoff for missing his Agent Code in last month’s newsletter! Call the Association Office if you find yours in this month’s issue and you will win a free dinner at the next General Membership Meeting!
Tom Wheeler GRI
Scholarship Available –
Apply Today!If you are interested in achieving this designation, apply today! All REALTOR® members that are interested in achieving this designation are eligible to apply. Fill out the application inserted in the newsletter and submit by July 1, 2019. This Scholarship will pay up to $300 for the On Demand Coursework! Check out the GRI Designation Criteria in a separate article.
www.larawebsite.com
RIVER CITY REALTOR®
T H E V O I C E F O R R E A L E S T A T E ™ I N T H E G R E A T E R L A C R O S S E A R E A
JUNE 2019 • VOL . 40, NO . 9
R E A L T O R ®
REALTOR® Annual Golf Outing
Monday, July 22, 2019
Cedar Creek Country Club
Lunch, dinner, golf, cart & prizes included with registration!
MENU
Lunch: Burger or Chicken Sandwich w/ Chips, Cookie & Bottled Water
Dinner: Chef Carved Prime Rib, Chicken Marsala, Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Vegetables, Salad, Rolls and Beverage.
TOURNEY INFO
Format: Shotgun start. To be eligible for winning the scramble, each team must have at least one male, one female, and two players who are LARA members.
Golfers are limited to winning two hole events.
Guests: Each member attending is limited to 1 guest
RESERVATIONS
Payments must be received by July 15 for a guaranteed reservation. Rental clubs are available for an extra fee.
SCHEDULE:
11:00 Lunch Buffet & Registration 12:00 Shotgun Start For All Golfers 6:00 Dinner & Awards Presentation
Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to WAFER and receive a free-space “wild sticker” for your bingo card. Survival kits will be sold and all proceeds will benefit WAFER.
See attached flyer for more information and to sign up!
Executive Report2
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Kristal [email protected]
Ryan [email protected]
Char [email protected]
LARA Website www.larawebsite.com
REALTORS® Legislative Meeting UpdateBy Char Glocke, Association Executive and Josh Neumann, President-Elect
RIVER CITY REALTOR®
The RIVER CITY REALTOR® is published by the
La Crosse Area REALTORS® Association
608-785-7744 • 866-425-7744
www.larawebsite.com
EDITOR
Char Glocke, RCE, AHWD
785-7837 • [email protected]
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPresident
Steve Lillestrand608-792-0107 • [email protected]
President ElectJosh Neumann
608-385-5548 • [email protected]
Secretary/TreasurerKent Gabrielsen
608-784-9930 [email protected]
Past PresidentJudy Gull
608-7817629 [email protected]
LOCAL DIRECTORS
Lance Dembraski
608-790-2618
Brandon Haugen
608-385-4831
Kathy Johnson
608-783-7766
Damon Olson
608-784-4660
Scott Ryan
608-792-4122
Scott Ulik
(608) 790-1216
Advertising rates for the River City Realtor® are $6.00 per column inch payable in advance. All new advertising or changes in ads should be delivered to the Association Office, camera ready, by the 15th of the month prior to publications. Make checks payable to the La Crosse Area REALTORS® Association.
Frequently Requested Phone Numbers:
WRA Legal Hotline • 608-799-4468
DSPS • 608-266-5511
Zip Forms Support • 1-800-383-9805
Metro MLS Helpdesk • 1-800-490-3731
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Recently, Josh and I had the pleasure of representing the La Crosse Area REALTORS® Association at the NAR REALTORS® Legislative Meeting in Washington, D.C. The meetings were filled with NAR Policies change updates, industry updates, trade show, legislative briefings and tons of networking. The main focus of these meetings was primarily the Hill Visits
and sharing our legislative concerns with our Legislators.
This year the issues were: Equality Act, Flood Insurance Issues and Qualified Opportunity Zones. Josh and I along with 50 REALTORS® from WI visited our WI Legislators to advocate on behalf of homeowners and our members.
The meetings closed with the Board of Directors Meeting. See the action items below:
• Approved a three-year extension of the $35 per member annual special assessment to fund NAR’s national ad campaign. The extension will continue the campaign through 2022.
• The Board also approved the 2020 NAR budget with no dues increase , as well as a Finance Committee recommendation that NAR return to a 50% reserve requirement of gross operating expense (from the current 40%) and that NAR target a 75% reserve. Membership for 2020 is budgeted at 1,340,000, and annual dues remain at $150.
• Approved a policy, effective on June 2, 2020, that REALTORS® shall not obtain, or make public, their home state and regional endorsement prior to six months before the beginning of the submission period in which the REALTOR® files application for NAR elected office.
• Revised MLS policy so that REALTOR® association-owned MLSs may charge participants and subscribers who don’t hold primary or secondary membership in the association a different amount than what’s charged to association members, provided that any increase is reasonable related to the actual costs of serving those members.
• Passed a policy supporting states’ and residents’ right to create laws aligned with their interests and to allow businesses that are properly registered and legitimate by state standards to have the ability to access banking services. The policy is a response to concerns that many states are legalizing cannabis use, but anyone engaged in transactions with cannabis-related businesses, including real estate professionals and property managers, are at risk of criminal and civil liability under federal law.
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My Father didn’t
Tell me how to live.
He lived and let me
Watch him do it!
-CLARENCE BUDINGTON KELLAND
Happy Father’s Day
Important Dates• LARA Golf Outing: July 22, Cedar Creek
• WRA Annual Convention: Sept. 10-11 at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells, WI
• NAR Annual Conference & Expo: Nov. 9-11, San Francisco, CA
• WRA Winter Convention: January 2020, Lac du Flambeau
Members On the MoveTransfer
• Kim Belisle from NextHome Prime Real Estate to EXP Realty, LLC
• Dillon Bean from RE/MAX Homes & Hills to Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®
• Mark Oldenburg from Century 21 Affiliated to NextHome Prime Real Estate
Inactive
• Susan Jannusch from Viking Realty to inactive
• Susan Hardy Bluffside Real Estate, LLC to inactive
Join us for the
Golf Outing on July 22 at Cedar Creek.
Check out the flyer in this
issue and
sign up your
foursome today!
Help Us Recognize Outstanding LARA Members!If you know a member who has made an outstanding contribution through involvement/contributions made in the local real estate industry, State, Local and National REALTOR® Association, political and civic and is a member of LARA for at least three years, nominate your candidate today! Nominations will be accepted until July 19, 2019. Please check out the Nomination Form in this edition of the newsletter.
Night Out At The RacesPlease join us for a night at the La Crosse Speedway! LARA is hosting a family night at the race track on Saturday, June 15th. The cost is only $10 per adult, $5 for children ages 6-11 and children under 6 are free. Check out the flyer attached to this edition of the newsletter. Please join us for a fun family outing!
Nominating Committee to MeetIf you posess leadership skills and want to get involved, contact the Association for an application to submit your name for consideration for vacated director seats or the Secretary/Treasurer position. The Nominating Committee will meet this summer to review the candidates and conduct interviews. The deadlines to submit applications is July 15. If you have any questions, please call Char at 608-785-7744 or email [email protected].
How Well Do You Know The REALTOR® Code of Ethics?
Article 8 – REALTORS® shall keep in a special account in an appropriate financial institution, separated from their own funds, monies coming into their possession in trust for other persons, such as escrows, trust funds, clients’ monies, and other like items.
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Legal Updates
Available
at WRA.orgAt www.wra.org you can search legal updates for
the topic of your choice. This publication is emailed to all members on a monthly basis. Important information is covered in these updates. It’s a great resource and benefit of membership for you.
Welcome New Members4
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Welcome Linda Soller of Century 21 Affiliated. Linda is a mother of 2 and has 2 dogs. She enjoys making hand painted signs, other crafty activities, baking, and sunshine.
Welcome Tyler Rachwal of Castle Realty, LLC. Tyler is married and expecting his first child in June. In his free time he likes to be outdoors hiking, camping, hunting, biking, and traveling with his wife and dog.
Welcome Susan Sacia of Castle Realty, LLC. Sue is married with 3 sons and 1 daughter. In her spare tie she likes to spend time with her husband and children. She is busy with her kids activites but enjoys to fish, travel, and love a good conversation.
Welcome Rebecca Bieniek of BHHS North Properties. Rebecca is married with 1 daughter. In her free time she enjoys fishing and weaving.
Welcome Kabo Xiong of Century 21 Affiliated. Kabo is married and has 4 boys. She likes biking, tennis, and fishing with her family.
Welcome Derek Stier of Keller Williams Premier Realty. Derek is married and has a dauhgter and 2 dogs.
Welcome Tom Rothering of Properties Plus Winona. Tom is married and is a father of 5. In his free time he enjoys hunting and fishing.
Welcome Lindsey Blatz of Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®. Lindsey has 3 children and enjoys spending time with her family. In her spare time she enjoys going for motorcycle rides, reading, and traveling.
Welcome Kristie Heinemann of Coldwell Banker River Valley, REALTORS®. In her free time she enjoys hiking, DIY, swimming, tennis, and paddleboarding.
Welcome Amber Swam from OneTrust Real Estate. Amber is married and has 2 daughters and a son. She is involved a Bethany Evangelical Church and loves music, sports, and being a mom.
Welcome Marcus Wise of BHHS North Properties. Marcus is soon to be married and has a dog and 2 cats. In his free time he enjoys boating on the Mississippi and is UWL Alumni.
Welcome Caleb Zick of Simonson Real Estate & Auction.In his free time he enjoys woodworking and antique engines.
Welcome Carolyn Zick of Simonson Real Estate & Auction. She enjoys fiber arts, graphic design, community development, and exploring the scenic driftless area with her family.
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Social Media for REALTORS®
Do’s & Don’ts
DO Set goals for what you want to get from your social media efforts, figure out why you are doing this and what is realistic.
DO Focus your social media connections on people who live where you sell real estate. This will expand your local reach in the community.
DON’T Keep your profile description too simple. Be sure to include personal interests, as well as your profession. Your followers want to know a little bit about you to build a relationship.
Congratulations to Brian Stephan and Peggy Lovejoy
At the NAR Meeting in May, Brian Stephan and Peggy Lovejoy were awarded the REALTOR® Emeritus status. The status is awarded in recognition of forty cumulative years of membership in the National Association of REALTORS® and have served at the Local, State, or National Association. Congratulations!
Please join us at our Annual Meeting in September to celebrate this achievement.
Congratulations to Ryan Olson
On May 17 in Washington D.C., Ryan Olson, Coldwell Banker River Valley, graduated with his Masters in Residential Real Estate Sales, Marketing and Management from the REALTOR® University. Ryan is at this time the only graduate in the State of Wisconsin and Minnesota!
*REALTOR® University evolved in 2011 to provide an unparalleled Master’s degree program for real estate professionals. In March, 2016, REALTOR® University was accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the US Department of Education. REALTOR® University is the only accredited institution of higher education focused exclusively on real estate.
Congratuations!
Need Information?Check out the Association Web Site at www.larawebsite.com for an update on Association activities, membership information, professional standards forms, Open House online form and so much more.
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Member News
50th Anniversary of RPAC
The REALTOR® Party works hand-in-hand with the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC); however, RPAC is a voluntary program and provides the “hard” dollars the association uses to make direct contributions to national, state and local candidates. This partnership is what makes us a force to be reckoned with at the local, state and national levels…
REALTORS® defined professionalism in this industry more than 100 years ago when they created the Code of Ethics. C2EX takes professionalism to the next level by enabling NAR members to assess their expertise in 10 (11 for brokers) elements of professionalism ranging from customer service to use of technology.
This innovative engagement tool encourages participation in all levels of the REALTOR® organization. It’s not a designation or a course. It’s not a requirement, but a benefit available to all NAR members at no additional cost.
To get started, log in to www.C2EX.realtor and take the self-assessment that measures your proficiency in each of the elements of professionalism, known as the C2EX Competencies. Based on your results, the platform will generate customized learning paths, recommend experiences, and provide tools and resources to increase your knowledge and enhance your skillsets.
Watch this video to learn more about the Commitment to Excellence program:
View on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYYv_8IXm6Y&feature=youtu.be
Vol. 40 No. 9 • June 2019 River City REALTOR®
Property Type Volume Median Sold Price
Residential 36,301,585 199,000
Condo 3,408,208 204,000
All 39,709,793 200,000
7La Crosse County Sold & Active Listings – May 2019
SOLD/ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS CURRENT ACTIVE LISTINGS
0-2 3 4+ TWO CONDO TOTAL SINGLE CONDO
PRICE-CLASS/TYPE BDRMS BDRMS BDRMS FAMILY CO-OP UNITS FAMILY CO-OP
29,999.99 and under 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
30,000 - 39,999.99 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
40,000 - 49,999.99 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
50,000 - 59,999.99 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0
60,000 - 69,999.99 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
70,000 - 79,999.99 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0
80,000 - 89,999.99 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0
90,000 - 99,999.99 0 0 0 1 1 2 3 0
100,000 - 119,999.99 1 2 1 0 0 4 6 0
120,000 - 139,999.99 4 5 3 1 0 13 11 0
140,000 - 159,999.99 6 10 4 0 2 22 14 0
160,000 - 179,999.99 3 15 2 0 1 21 18 2
180,000 - 199,999.99 1 6 2 0 1 10 24 0
200,000 - 249,999.99 1 7 12 0 2 22 41 5
250,000 - 299,999.99 2 6 12 0 3 23 26 3
300,000 - 399,999.99 1 7 12 0 2 22 48 2
400,000 - 499,999.99 0 4 0 0 0 4 29 2
500,000 and over 0 2 5 0 1 8 34 1
TOTALS 20 68 53 2 13 156 257 15
AVERAGE 170,346 254,077 290,593 108,000 262,170 254,550 340,609 297,820
MEDIAN 153,000 175,000 251,000 95,000 204,000 200,000 269,900 254,900
Information is supplied by seller and other third parties and has not been verified.
Copyright © 2019 by Multiple Listing Service, Inc. See FBS copyright notice.
Unit Sales by Time on Market
DAYS RES CONDO
1 - 30 115 8
31 - 60 11 1
61 - 90 3 2
91 - 120 4 1
121 or over 10 1
TOTAL SALES 143 13
TYPE RES CONDO
Adj Rate Mtg 2 0
Assumable 0 0
Cash 11 6
Conventional 99 6
FHA 8 0
Land Contract 0 0
Other 8 0
TYPE RES CONDO
Owner Fin 0 1
Private 0 0
USDA 1 0
VA 8 0
WHEDA 6 0
TOTAL SALES 143 13
Unit Sales by Financing Type
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Member News
North/South Dividing Line
is I-90
Tour Information
Load Your Own Tours and Open Houses
Agents now can load their own tours
and open houses in Flex. If you have
any questions, please call Ryan at
608-785-7838.
MLS Tour BoundariesThe current dividing line between the North and the South Tour is I-90.
Exceptions:
• Holiday Heights and Mayfair Addition are North Tour
• Burns, Bangor, Hamilton, and Monroe County are
North Tour
• Washington and Barre are South Tour
• French Island is South Tour
• Dakota and Dresbach are North Tour
• La Crescent and Hokah are South Tour
President is Spokesperson
for the Organization
It is important in creating the best public impression of the Association that any statements regarding the activities of the Association or its public positions come from an official source in the Association. This allows for coordination and clarity in the Association’s message.
Our policy is to have the Association President, or someone specifically designated by the President in particular situations, as the only spokesperson for the Association. Our Presidents have spokesperson training and an understanding of the entire Association and how its parts fit together.
If you are contacted by anyone, including the media, for any report on the Association or its activities, refer them to the Association office and arrangements will be made to respond.
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Dates to Remember
S M T W T F S
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
June July
5 Open House Deadline 3 p.m., South Tour
6 WI CE 5&6 at Cedar Creek
11 Assistant Training at 9 a.m. – Association Office
12 Open House Deadline 3 p.m. North Tour
19 Open House Deadline 3 p.m. South Tour
26 Open House Deadline 3 p.m. North Tour
3 Open House Deadline 3 p.m., South Tour
10 Open House Deadline 3 p.m., North Tour
17 Open House Deadline 3 p.m. South Tour
22 2019 Annual Golf Outing
24 Open House Deadline 3 p.m. North Tour
31 Open House Deadline 3 p.m. South Tour
Birthdays - June
3 Seng Vang
3 Eric Johnson
3 Nicole Rose
3 Ann Linhart
4 Jackie Gerke-
Edwards
4 Emily Diefenbaugh
5 Todd Vercruysse
5 Gaylord Zastrow
8 Kevin Lee
9 Brenda Haug
10 Steve Lethlean
10 James Weber
12 Jason Wang
12 Mark Woida
14 John Forsythe
14 Steven Meade
18 Nancy Gerrard
18 Nathan E. Trim
20 Karl Albrecht
20 B.J. Hamilton
20 Josh Neumann
21 Mary Pretasky
21 Jerel Rickun
22 Nathan Kotek
23 Julia Schilling
24 Spenser Nickelatti
24 Harlan Hein
24 Marybeth Buswell
25 Gary Lass
27 Susan Jannusch
29 Sandra Schultz
Birthdays - July
1 Julianne DeLap
1 Troy Peterson
3 Beth Erickson
3 Tim Ackerman
4 Steven Andrews
6 Daryl Holley
6 Michelle Burton
6 Don Hogan
6 Dawn Levandoski
8 Eric Seeger
8 Lisa Kind
9 Amanda Pittman
10 Travis Hamilton
11 Hoyt Zenke
13 Daryl Blount
13 Jonathan Rose
16 Jordan Rice
16 Marty Holub
16 Judith Stanek
18 Dillon Bean
18 Bradley Schank
20 Joshua Smith
20 Jordan Luther
20 Nancy McHugh
21 Ralph Johnson
24 Ann Rochen
24 Chuck Olson
25 Thomas Steinmetz
25 Char Botcher
25 Spencer
Hegenbarth
25 Carey Shilts
26 Kerry Kjome
26 Harvey Bertrand
26 Steven Betthauser
27 Shaynn Davey
28 Laramie McClurg
29 Barb Hardie
31 Stephan Stark
FINANCING GENERATIONS OF HOMEOWNERS
*The Wisconsin’s #1 Mortgage Lender designation is based on information gathered from the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data compiled annually by the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council. The results of the data were obtained through RATA Comply, July 2018. • Loan products are offered by Associated Bank, N.A., and are subject to credit approval and involve interest and other costs. Please ask about details on fees and terms and conditions of these products. Property insurance and flood insurance, if applicable, will be required on collateral. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. (11/18) 13183
Associated Bank is committed to
providing a better lending experience
for our customers. We’ve been helping
our neighbors buy homes—and stay in
them—for over 150 years. Our responsible
approach to lending reflects not only our
core values but those of the customers we
serve. We’re strong and ready to lend.
Jacob Martin 608-793-3836 • Onalaska • NMLS: 523832
Jacob Burch 608-793-3896 • La Crosse • NMLS: 488699
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Member FDICSubject to approval.
HELPING YOUR CUSTOMERS
FROM START TO FINISHWith competitive rates, local servicing, and more than 60 years of
mortgage experience, we’re the right bank for their next home.
Discover the Merchants Bank Difference
Dawn GarmsOnalaska Office
(608) 779-8222
Tina MuellerOnalaska Office
(608) 779-8294
B.J. HamiltonLa Crescent Office
(507) 895-9708
MLS Breakfast
The Little Red BookSAFETY RULES TO LIVE
BY FOR REALTORS®
Men or women both beware. If you would feel better taking someone with you then you should.
Safety is smart, not a weakness.- TERESA H., SARATOSA, FL
Always walk behind prospects while touring the home. Allow them to enter and leave rooms first.
- LUNA S-M., WEST BLOONFIELD, MI
If in doubt, don’t.- CINDY B., WOODLAND HILLS, CA
Tony Rausa, Preferred Insurance Agency and Jason Gilman, City of La Crosse Director of Planning, speak to members at Flood Insurance and Flood Zone programs.
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11Fair Housing Corner
statebankfinancial.bank800.880.7151
Make living easy, and financing easier, with State Bank FinancialState Bank Financial has the perfect financing
options for your condo buyer.
For current rates and additional information, please call Carol J. Porath
at 608-791-4231 Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System Registry #649032. *All mortgage loans subject to credit approval
Key Points
• A decision on an offer can be delayed until the seller concludes that all offers have been submitted.
• Be sure to clearly and carefully explain to the seller that a delay could mean losing a sale and owing you a commission based on a full price offer.
• Section 804(a) of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, states that it is unlawful to “refuse to sell or rent, after the making of a bona fide offer, a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.”
Areas of Liability
The seller could be charged with discrimination for avoiding offers from minorities.
Actions to Take
• Remind the seller immediately of the fair housing laws regardless of whether a sales associate or broker is used and any obligation set forth in the listing agreement.
• Urge the seller to consider a good offer from a minority person in the same way that you would encourage consideration of a good offer from any other person.
• Be sure you objectively and fairly present, explain, and evaluate all offers to the seller.
• Never encourage a homebuyer to submit an offer because a seller is intending to discriminate against other people who have already submitted an offer.
• Present the same terms and conditions to all homebuyers.
• Never show favoritism toward any homebuyer submitting offers.
• If the seller delays decision and this leads to a “bidding war,” it is important that any minority homebuyer be given this opportunity to meet or beat any other offer.
Suggested Responses
“I don’t understand why you feel that Mr. and Mrs. Richardson are not the type you want to buy your home. They have made a good offer and are financially qualified. What type are you looking for?”
“I can respect your desire to consider all offers, and I will try to get a firm offer from the O’Brien’s immediately. But the Richardsons’ offer is a good one, and I would hate to see you lose out by delaying. Also, if you reject a full price offer, you must still pay my commission. Is there a reason you don’t consider the Richardson’s to be the type to buy your home?”
BUILDING A NATION OF NEIGHBORS
“Can I wait for Mr. and Mrs. O’Brien to make an offer?
Mr. and Mrs. Richardson just don’t seem to be the type I want to buy my home.”
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Legislative Meeting Update (cont’d from p.1)
The WRA’s annual convention is the WRA’s showcase event of the year where hundreds of REALTORS® gather together from all corners of the state for classes, networking and fun! You’ll learn strategies and ideas to soar to new heights. With all the knowledge you’ll gain at the convention, you’ll be in a league of your own as you score new clients, new relationships and new success!
ANNUAL CONVENTION: SEPT. 10-11, 2019 | KALAHARI RESORT | WISCONSIN DELLS
• Adopted modifications to the association’s Housing Finance Reform Principles. The Trump Administration has made GSE reform a priority, and NAR supports reforms that align with these principles.
• Approved a policy that NAR supports prohibitions of housing discrimination against veterans provided programs such as VA home loans that are available only to give preference to veterans are not violations of the Fair Housing Act.
• Approved a policy that NAR opposes the use of excess reserves under the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund for purposes other than reducing and/or eliminating the borrower’s mortgage insurance premium and/ or improving the operations of FHA; so long as it does not negatively affect necessary FHA reserves or artificially increase premiums.
• Amended Contested Application Procedures for Associations for the change of Jurisdiction to shorten filing timeframes and implement an electronic hearing process
• Approved a change to Standard of Practice 1-7 that clarifies that the practice of providing a timely written affirmation to the cooperating broker is a tool to reassure buyers and cooperating brokers that offers were handled properly.
Josh and I thank you for the opportunity to represent LARA!
Have a great month!
Welcome to our new members who attended the
recent orientation session in late May.
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The Committee will be looking at the following areas of involvement:
Service to local real estate industry L.A.R.A. REALTOR® Involvement
State REALTOR® Involvement National REALTOR® Involvement
Civic Involvement Business Involvement
Political Involvement Member of L.A.R.A. for at least three years.
Current Active Member
Up To Three Awards Will Be Granted Each Year!
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________
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A FORM REQUESTING MORE INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL NOMINEES.A FORM REQUESTING MORE INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL NOMINEES.A FORM REQUESTING MORE INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL NOMINEES.
Nominations will be accepted until
* * * * July 19, 2019* * * * *
Please return your completed form to the La Crosse Area
REALTORS® Association
Bring or mail this form to:
La Crosse Area REALTORS® Association
111 6th Street South
La Crosse, WI 54601
Fax: 608-785-7742
La Crosse Area REALTORS® Association
Sponsored by:
Altra Federal Credit Union Associated Bank Coulee Bank
Finance of America Imagine Home Lending Knee Pest Control Knight Barry Title
Merchant’s Bank Scholze Home Inspection Schubert Bros. Pest Control
*PREPAY FOR THIS EVENT BY CASH, CHECK OR CREDIT CARD*
Location: La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway
N4985 Co Rd M, West Salem, WI 54669
Date/Time: Saturday, June 15th, 2019
Gates open at 6:00 (food available at this time)
Race starts at 7:30
Price: $10 per adult, $5 for children age 6-11, children 6 and under are free
(includes all the food and pop you can drink)
(one guest per member)
To Sign up: Call 785-7744 or email [email protected]
by Monday, June 10th.
LARA has 80 reserved spots on the deck. Overflow will be seated in general admission. Food and
non-alcoholic beverages will still be included. Make your reservation today.
SCHEDULE:
11:00 - Lunch Buffet & Registration
12:00 - Shotgun Start For All Golfers
6:00 - Dinner & Awards Presentation
MENU:
Lunch - Burger or Chicken Sandwich w/ Chips, A Cookie & Bottled Water.
Dinner - Chef Carved Prime Rib, Chicken Marsala, Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, Vegetables, Salad, Rolls and Beverage.
TOURNAMENT INFO:
Format - Shotgun start. To be eligible for winning the scramble, each team must have at least one male, one female, and two players who are LARA members.
Hole Events - All golfers are limited to winning two hole events.
Guests: - Each member attending is limited to 1 guest
Reservations - Payments must be received by July 15th for a guaranteed reservation.
*Rental clubs are available for an extra fee*
DOOR PRIZES NEEDED
(bring door prizes to event)!!
Contact Char at 608-785-7744 for
more information.
[ ] Special Services. Check here if you require special services to attend. Please attach a description of needs.
RETURN FORM & PAYMENT BY JULY 15TH TO:
LARA, 111 6th St. S., La Crosse, WI 54601
Fax to 785-7742, or call 785-7744.
Make checks payable to LARA.
Survival Kits will be sold and all
proceeds will be contributed towards
WAFER.
Non Cedar Creek Members:
____ $80.00/person - 18 holes, cart, lunch, & dinner
____ $10.00/person - Lunch only
____ $25.00/person - Dinner only
Cedar Creek Members:
____ $50.00/person - 18 holes, cart, lunch, & dinner
Team Captain.
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Bring a non-perishable food item
and donate to WAFER to receive
a free-space “wild sticker” for
your bingo card.
Tom M. Wheeler GRI Scholarship Application
Dear LARA Members: The La Crosse Area REALTORS® Association has the Tom M. Wheeler, GRI Scholarship available. Are you interested in achieving this designation? Every REALTOR® member that is interested in achieving this designation is eligible to apply. Please fill out the application below and submit it to the Association Office by July 1, 2019. This Scholarship will pay up to $300 for the On Demand Coursework! Fill out the application today for your chance to win! Marv Leisso Chairperson Recognition Committee
(Application must be typed or neatly hand written.)
Section I (Completed by the Applicant)
Name:__________________________________________________________________ Company of Employment:__________________________________________________ Company Address:________________________________________________________ Telephone Number:____________________ Years in Business:_______________ GRI On Demand Coursework applied for (a receipt will be required prior to reimbursement)Course Registered For:_________________________________________________ Why I should receive a GRI Scholarship: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
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Section II (Completed by Applicant) (Verified by Association Executive)
I have undertaken the following REALTOR® related volunteer activities at the local, state, and national levels: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________(Signature of Association Executive)
Section III (Completed by Applicant’s Broker)
Why applicant should receive a GRI Scholarship:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Indication the applicant will continue to make real estate a career:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Financial Benefit to applicant:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________(Signature of Broker completing the form.) Please return the application to the Association Office, no later than July 1, 2019. Attach an additional sheet if necessary. *Please check out the criteria listed in this edition of the newsletter to earn your GRI.*