RIVER CITY REALTOR®

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RIVER CITY REALTOR®
RIVER CITY REALTOR
R E A LT O R
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FEBRUARY 2016 • VOL. 37, NO. 5
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
REALTOR® Government Day is
March 2, 2016
Mark your calendars! Don’t
miss this chance to gather with
Wisconsin REALTORS® to meet
with our Legislators to discuss
important housing issues that
affect our pocketbook. See
attached registration flyer.
Snow Bowl 2016 Scheduled
The Annual Snow Bowl is
scheduled for Friday, March 18
at 3:00 p.m. at Features, West
Salem. Mark your calendars and
plan attending this fun event. See
details on page 3.
Are You Our Facebook Friend?
You can find our fan page anytime
by logging onto the official LARA
website, www.larawebsite.com,
and clicking on our Facebook link,
searching for “La Crosse Area
REALTORS® Association” within
Facebook’s search function.
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Association Executive Message. . . . . . . 2
Snow Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Code of Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Appraisal Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tour Boundaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Members on the Move. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
RPAC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fair Housing Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dates to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Supra Hot Tip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
REALTOR® Government Day. . . . . . . . . 12
REALTORS : Defending the Rights
of Home Owners Since 1908.
The National Association of REALTORS ® takes great pride in
protecting the American Dream of home ownership. We feel
that home ownership is under attack and being threatened for
the first time in generations.
Please join our efforts in making sure that elected officials
and governmental bodies are aware of housing issues and
how they affect all Americans. Our goal is to make every
home owner and future home owner aware of the issues
that currently surround home ownership. Help us defend the
rights of home owners.
©2014 REALTORS® are members of the National Association of REALTORS®
La Crosse Area REALTORS® Association
La Crosse, WI
608-785-7744
www.larawebsite.com
Executive Report
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What a Fabulous Year for Real Estate
by Char Glocke, Association Executive
Our stats for La Crosse County for 2015 are final. Our Median
price for 2015 was 154,700 up 2.5% compared to 2014.Our
sales for 2015 were 1423 up 10.1% compared to 2014. All
indicators point to a strong 2016.
Please be sure to read the SUPRA article that outlines
the upcoming lockbox exchange. It is truly exciting to be
exchanging for Bluetooth technology. Access to lockboxes
using your Smart Phones is an upgrade that will allow
members to utilize technology more efficiently.
Our WI CE dates are set. Flyers are attached in this issue of the newsletter. Course 4
also satisfies the NAR Code of Ethics requirement. Please register today.
MN mandatory CE Module date is set for March 3. “Fair Housing, Agency Law and
Legal Update.” This course has been approved by the Minnesota Department of
Commerce for 3.75 hours of MN Real Estate Continuing Education. This course
also satisfies the 1.0 hour of Fair Housing requirement, the 1.0 hour Agency Law
Requirement, and the required Broker training. Sign up today.
Our Snow Bowl is planned for March 18. Take a break from the cold and join us for a
very fun afternoon. Thanks to all our sponsors, the cost is only $5. What a deal!
REALTOR® Government Day is March 2. What a great opportunity to see the Capitol
and visit with our Legislators and discuss issues that affect our business. See the
attached flyer for more details.
Our Association is off to a busy start. Thank you to the members that have helped
plan the above activities and educational opportunities.
Have a good month and stay warm!
Valentine’s Day Facts
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Valentine’s Day is the second most popular day of the year
for sending cards, second only to Christmas.
There are approximately 50 million roses given on Valentine`s Day
around the world.
On Valentine’s Day every year, there are at least 36 million heart shape
boxes of chocolates sold.
At least 9 million people buy their pets a gift on Valentine`s Day.
There are enough candy hearts made each year to stretch from
Valentine, Arizona to Rome, Italy, and back again. The number of these candy hearts produced is approximately 8 billion.
Ashlee
Ryan
Char
LARA Website
membershipservices@larawebsite.com
mls@larawebsite.com
cglocke@larawebsite.com
www.larawebsite.com
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
785-7837 • cglocke@larawebsite.com
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President
Chuck Olson
608-784-9930
chuck@cbrivervalley.com
President Elect
Dave Snyder
608-782-2300
davesnyder@charter.net
Secretary/Treasurer
Judy Gull
608-781-7629
judy@judygull.com
Past President
Kent Gabrielsen 608-784-9930
kentsells@hotmail.com
LOCAL DIRECTORS
Marv Leisso
608-783-6700 • mleisso@yahoo.com
Donna Proudfit
608-386-7161 • dproudfit@gmail.com
Jeff Pralle
608-797-5097 • pralle.jeff@gmail.com
Kathy Johnson
608-792-9902
kathyjohnsonrealestate@yahoo.com
Dawn Garms
(608) 779-8222
dmgarms@merchantsbank.com
Scott Ryan
608-792-4122
scott@heritagehomesandrealty.com
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
River City Realtor®
Announcements
Members on the Move
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Welcome to LARA & MLS
Transfers:
• Laura Olson Davig from Castle Realty to Rural City Real
Estate Group
• Mark Davig from Castle Realty to Rural City Real Estate
Group
• James Gross from Berkshire Hathaway Home Services,
Lovejoy Realty to Castle Realty, LLC
• Heidi Overson from Cindy Gerke and Associates to
Nordic Hills Real Estate, LLC
• Tamra Nururdin from Hoppens Realty to Coldwell Banker
River Valley, REALTORS®
Inactives:
• Mark Pierce from United Country/Markim Realty to
Inactive
• Jennifer Faber from United Country/Markim Realty to
Inactive
First Weber, Inc.
205 Green Street
Suite 106
La Crosse WI, 54601
Contact: Barbara Clinard
Ph: 608-372-7653
Email: clinardb@firstweber.com
Web: http://www.firstweber.com
United Country/ Connections Realty
8033 County Highway B
Sparta WI, 54656
Contact: Stephen Stark
Ph: 608-790-1360
Email: sstarkrealestate4u@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.spartarealty.com
Rural City Real Estate Group
Contact: Laura Olson Davig
Ph: 608-792-3103
Email: Laura@ruralcity.com
Web: www.ruralcity.com
Agent Code
Congratulation to Alan Iverson for finding 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!!
Midwest Professional Appraisal
1052 Oak Forest Drive
Suite 250
Onalaska WI, 54650
Contact: Matt Rude
Ph: 608-784-4288
Email: midwestappraisal@earthlink.net
Web: http://www.midwestprofessionalappraisal.com/
Are You Our Facebook Friend?
You can find our fan page anytime by
logging onto the official LARA website,
www.larawebsite.com, and clicking on our
Facebook link, searching for “La Crosse
Area REALTORS® Association” within
Facebook’s search function.
L01216
10th Annual Snow Bowl
Friday, March 18 at 2:45 p.m.
Features Sports Bar & Grill on Highway 16, West Salem
Strikes, Spares,
and So Much Fun!
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This is a non-competitive event.
It’s just for fun!
Teams are randomly formed.
Door Prizes will be drawn throughout the evening.
Special prizes are awarded to individuals with
the highest and lowest scores.
Cost: $5 per person, includes two games of bowling, shoe rental, pizza, and soda.
To register: Call the office or email membershipservices@larawebsite.com.
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Member News
2016 Appraisal Conference
The WRA 2016 Appraisal Conference
will be held February 23-24 at HoChunk in Wisconsin Dells. Please go
to https://www.wra.org/appconf/ to
register and for more information.
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.
Code of Ethics
The NAR 2016 Code of Ethics is now available at our website at
www.larawebsite.com. Click on the Professional Standards button.
2016
APPRAISAL
CONFERENCE
Safety Tips
Shield your computer from e-mail viruses
Computer viruses can impair and seriously damage
your computer. Viruses are often distributed
via attachments in e-mail spam. Never open an
attachment from someone you don’t know, and, if you
receive a strange or impersonal-sounding
message
FEBRUARY 23-24,
2016
from a familiar address, check with that person to
make sure that they really sent it.
Ho-Chunk Gaming
“Who’s calling?”
Wisconsin Dells
Install caller I.D. on your telephone, which should
automatically reject calls from numbers that have
been blocked. This will provide you with immediate
information about the source of the call.
Your e-mail is public
Don’t send any vital or private information via e-mail.
Keep in mind that unlike Web sites, e-mail is never
secure.
How Well Do You Know The
REALTOR® Code of Ethics?
Article 6 – REALTORS® shall not accept
any commission, rebate, or profit on
expenditures made for their client, without
the client’s knowledge and consent. When
recommending real estate products or
services (e.g., homeowner’s insurance,
warranty programs, mortgage financing,
title insurance, etc.), REALTORS® shall
disclose to the client or customer to whom
the recommendation is made any financial
benefits or fees, other than real estate
referral fees, the REALTOR® or REALTOR’S®
firm may receive as a direct result of such
recommendation. (Amended 1/99)
River City Realtor®
Member News
MLS Tour Boundaries
The 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
North/South
are South Tour
Dividing Line
is I-90
Tour Information
The deadline to submit tour information for
listings already entered in flexMLS is Tuesday
by 3:00 p.m. However, if it is a new listing, you
must submit it by Tuesday by 9:15 a.m. to be
included in the tour for that day.
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Membership Letter
As per Article 5, Section 3 (A) of the by-laws, you are hereby
notified that the following people have submitted application
for the class of membership indicated:
REALTORS®:
Michael Hanson – Cindy Gerke and Associates
AFFILIATES:
Bruce Todd – Marine Credit Union
Brett Schwanke – Marine Credit Union
Should you have any comment in regard to the application of
these individuals, submit them in writing prior to February
29, 2016 to the Association Office. It has been determined by
the Membership Committee that the above applicants have
applied for the appropriate class of membership.
Judy Gull, Secretary/Treasurer
La Crosse Area REALTORS® Association
We accept tours by:
• Phone at 785-7744
• Email to Ryan at mls@
larawebsite.com
• Fax at 785-7742
NAR Code of Ethics Training Due in 2016
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The NAR Quadrennial Code of Ethics training requirement
must be completed by December 31, 2016
The National Association of REALTORS (“NAR”) requires
that all members complete ethics training of not less than
2 hours, 30 Minutes of instructional time with four-year
cycles. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association
of REALTORS®.
You can complete this training by taking the live WI CE
2015-2016 - Course 4, offered on April 6, or free online at
www.realtor.org. We have a button that takes you directly
to the NAR course on our website at www.larawebsite.
com. Click the button on the upper left hand side of the
home page.
Once completed, please send your completion certificate
to: membershipservices@larawebsite.com. NAR has
mandated the local Association to keep the records of the
compliance of this requirement.
Dawn Garms
Mortgage Lender
(608) 779-8222
DMGarms@merchantsbank.com
Mortgage Lender
(608) 779-8294
TMMueller@merchantsbank.com
Helping Build Businesses and Communities for 140 years
3140 Market Place • Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 779-8200 • www.merchantsbank.com
Loans are subject to credit approval.
Vol. 37 No. 5 • February 2016
Tina Mueller
Member FDIC
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RPAC
Since 1969, the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC)
has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across
the United States. The purpose of RPAC is clear: REALTORS®
raise and spend money to elect candidates who understand and
REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
support their interests. The money to accomplish this comes
from voluntary contributions made by REALTORS®. These are not members’ dues; this is money
given freely by REALTORS® in recognition of how important campaign fundraising is to the political
process. RPAC doesn’t buy votes. RPAC enables REALTORS® to support candidates who support the
issues that are important to their profession and livelihood.
®
2016 Investors
RPAC Investors $250 - $499:
Eric Seeger
RPAC Investors $1,000 and over:
Total so far:
$2,250
Ron Hammersley
Sue Pinski
February is Black History Month
February marks the beginning of black History Month – an annual celebration that has existed since 1926. But what are the
origins of Black History Month? Much of the credit goes to Harvard Scholar Dr. Carter G. Woodson who was determined to
bring Black History into the mainstream public arena. Woodson devoted his life to making “the world see the Negro as a participant rather than as a lay figure in history.”
In 1926, Woodson organized the first annual Negro History Week, which took place during the second week of February. Woodson chose this date to coincide with the birthday of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln – two men who had greatly
impacted the black population.
Over time, Negro History week evolved into the Black History Month that we know today- a four-week-long celebration of African American History.
River City Realtor®
Information is supplied by seller and other third parties and has not been verified.
Copyright © 2007 by Multiple Listing Service, Inc. See FBS copyright notice.
La Crosse County Sold & Active Listings – January 2016 7
PRICE-CLASS/TYPE
SOLD/ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL LISTINGS
CURRENT ACTIVE LISTINGS
0-2
3
4+ TWO CONDO TOTAL SINGLECONDO
BDRMSBDRMS BDRMS FAMILY CO-OP
UNITS FAMILY CO-OP
29,999.99 and under
30,000 - 39,999.99
40,000 - 49,999.99
50,000 - 59,999.99
60,000 - 69,999.99
70,000 - 79,999.99
80,000 - 89,999.99
90,000 - 99,999.99
100,000 - 119,999.99
120,000 - 139,999.99
140,000 - 159,999.99
160,000 - 179,999.99
180,000 - 199,999.99
200,000 - 249,999.99
250,000 - 299,999.99
300,000 - 399,999.99
400,000 - 499,999.99
500,000 and over
TOTALS
AVERAGE
MEDIAN
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0
0
0 0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
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1
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2
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4
4
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1
1
1
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3
10
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0 4221
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82920 6 3 66 288 23
106,359151,951 218,660 141,267 230,300 169,230 239,301 229,591
110,000
134,000
140,000
92,500
256,000
134,000
194,900
249,900
Unit Sales by Time on Market
Unit Sales by Financing Type
DAYS
RESCONDO
1 - 30
31 - 60
27
15
1
1
61 - 90
8
0
91 - 120
6
0
Adj Rate Mtg
Assumable FHA
Assumable VA
Cash
Conventional 15
Conventional 30
Federal VA
FHA 15
121 or over 71
TOTAL SALES
63
3
TYPE
Property Type
Residential
RESCONDO
1
0
0
10
0
38
4
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
FHA 30
Other
Owner Fin
Private
State VA
USDA Loan
WHEDA
TOTAL SALES
TYPE
Volume
Median Sold Price
RESCONDO
2
7
0
0
1
0
0
63
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
10,478,247132,000
Condo690,900256,000
All
11,169,147 134,000
Have You Looked for Your
Agent Code in this Issue?
If you find your ­number, call the A
­ ssociation Office at 785-7744 to claim
your free ­dinner at the next Association activity / meeting!
Try these
great marketing
tools today!
MLS Listing
Internet Sites
MLS Listings are presently
on two websites.
Check out your listings
at the ­following sites:
http://www.wihomes.com
http://www.realtor.com
If you have any questions,
call Char at 785-7837.
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Fair Housing Corner
BUILDING A
NATION OF NEIGHBORS
“Ordinarily, when I cannot relate to a homebuyer, I refer the homebuyer to another salesperson
whose personality is better suited to the homebuyer’s. Can I continue to follow this procedure if
the homebuyer is a minority?”
Key Points
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Personality conflicts with a homebuyer can occur and should be handled carefully to avoid any charges of
discrimination.
Areas of Liability
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Avoid any criteria for reassigning homebuyers that are based on race, or that can be interpreted in any way as being
based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Actions to Take
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Brokers: Never assign homebuyers to sales associates on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial
status, or national origin. Never assign minority sales associates to work solely with homebuyers interested in
relocating to predominantly minority residential areas.
Sales Associates: If you find that you are having personality conflicts with a
homebuyer and a reassignment is necessary, it should be made by the principal
broker or sales manager. Your broker or manager should investigate the reasons given
for the reassignment to ensure no racial bias or prejudice has occurred. Interview
the homebuyers to determine their feelings and preferences in the matter. If a
September 13-14, 2016
reassignment is made, try to assign the homebuyers to a sales associate of the same
race as the original sales associate. If the homebuyers request a sales associate of a
specific race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, the circumstances of the reassignment
should be carefully documented.
Suggested Response
Broker to sales associate:
“Just what is the problem between you (a
white sales associate) and Mr. and Mrs. Hollins
(a black couple)? I realize that people from the
Midwest may not be able to appreciate how
much more expensive housing is here in the
Bay Area. You know Fred (another white sales
associate) is originally from the Midwest and he
just put Mr. and Mrs. Smith (a white couple) from
Des Moines in a nice ranch last week. Maybe he
will have better luck with the Hollinses. Do you
mind if he tries to help them?”
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REALTOR® Professional
Courtesy
Out of respect for the public, please
remember to leave your card after you have
completed a showing.
It takes the guesses out of whether or not
the agent has or has not been there.
Don’t forget to follow the Golden Rule.
“Do unto others as you would have
them do unto you.”
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Dates to Remember
February
2
Groundhog’s Day
3
Open House Deadline 3 pm
South Tour
10
Ash Wednesday
Open House Deadline 3 pm
North Tour
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Valentine’s Day
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President’s Day
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St. Patrick’s Day
LARA 10th Annual Snow Bowl
Features Sports Bar & Grill
West Salem 2:45 pm
First day of spring
WI CE Course 1/2
Open House Deadline 3 pm
North Tour
South Tour
25
Good Friday
27Easter
30
Open House Deadline 3 pm
Women’s History Month
it’s
for
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Legal Updates Available at WRA.org
At 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.
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12 Jill Raven
15 Lori Love
16 Pam Eilertson
17 Angela Greene
17 Amber Metcalf
18 Kari Hoyum
18 Tegan McClain-
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18 Dan Veglahn
19 Melissa Sample
20 Cathy Fox
21 Leroy Holm
Open House Deadline 3 pm
South Tour
Daylight Saving Time Begins
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North Tour
Andy Maravelas
Garrick Olerud
Ray Wrobel
Mitchell Kirk
Nathan Fries
T.J. Walker
Jon Schuster
Wendy Pertzsch
Kathy Appleman
Daniel Reinsvold
Anastasia Gentry
Susan Brooks
MN CE Required Module
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Black History Month
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Beth Pendleton
Tom Kress
Dennis O’Malley
Warren Evans
Brian E. Benson
Tara Jaeger-Olson
Pete Peterson
David Fredrickson
Connie Mumm
Amy Steiger
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Heidi Schmitz
Paul Iverson
Roxanne Reynolds
Kathy Raabel
Jeanne Button
Kathy Johnson
Fred Prassas
Sally Lysne
Betty Bertrang
Dawn Garms
Ryan Olson
Mark Davig
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Bruce Todd
Katie Lawton
Jacob Martin
Jacob Burch
Brad McNally
Richard Staff
Vicki Johnson
Trent Ziegler
Sue Mravik
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Steve Fore
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Angela Grabitske
Troy Arenz
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Wendy Struble
Judy Gull
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Christopher Oates
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Supra Hot Tip
Lockbox Exchange
In March, 2016, The Greater La Crosse MLS will be facilitating a lockbox exchange. As Bluetooth
technology is now available, we will be exchanging Boxes on a one for one, upgrading the Supra
iBox to the Supra iBox BT LE.
This is exciting! This will allow our members to load the eKEY® app on their smartphone or Tablet, to open lockboxes
and transmit real time showing information to the SupraWEB data system. This upgrade to Bluetooth technology, boxes
will give our members a choice to upgrade to the eKEY® or continue with their Display KEY. At the exchange, boxes will be
exchanged and members can upgrade to eKEY ® if they choose. Training will also be available during the exchange period.
The purpose of this notice is to encourage Companies to update their lockbox inventories. Now is the time to locate lost
boxes and establish an accurate count. In February, a notice will go out to brokers requesting number of boxes they will
have available for the exchange. For companies that have an inventory of 100 boxes or more , we will offer a different procedure that will help facilitate this
exchange more efficiently for you. Watch your email for further direction. The exchange will take place the last week of March. The exact date will be determined shortly. This is an exciting time. There are many additional benefits to the iBox BT LE, like a larger key container and improved ease
of use while realizing the shackle. Access to lockboxes using your Smart Phones is an upgrade that will allow members to
utilize technology more efficiently
If you have any questions, please call me at 608-785-7744.
Violation of MLS Rules and Regulations to Loan Your Lock Box Key
It is clearly a violation of the MLS Rules and Regulations to loan your key to another agent
or any other person. Violation of this rule will result in a $250 fine with subsequent violations increasing by $250. Such violations may result in the loss of card privileges. It is the
responsibility of each agent leasing a card to maintain control of their card at all times.
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Welcome New Members February 2016 Newsletter
Welcome Mauricio Peterson of Castle Realty,
LLC. Mauricio resides in La Crosse with his
fiancée Ashley and their three children Devon,
Tate and Jazmyn and dog Loco. During his free
time Mauricio enjoys snowshoeing, movies,
Viking football, and travel; his favorite spot so
far being Jamaica.
Welcome Rhonda Kiedinger of United Country/
Oakwood Realty. Rhonda is married to Dan who
is also a member of our Association and the
Broker for United Country/Oakwood Realty.
When not in Real Estate, Rhonda enjoys working
on her hobby farm, gardening, cooking, and
spending time with her family.
Welcome Kelly Brick of Century 21 Affiliated.
Kelly and her husband enjoy traveling, cooking,
and exploring local wineries and breweries.
They have one dog and cat and reside in
Onalaska.
Welcome to Barbara Clinard of First Weber, Inc.
Barbara is married with three grown children
and three grandchildren. In her free time she
enjoys reading, cooking, gardening, and spending
time with family. .
Welcome Steve Fore of Coldwell Banker River
Valley, REALTORS®. Steve is a Texas native and
has been in Wisconsin for about three years.
He has four wonderful children and is a three
time cancer survivor. In addition to Real Estate,
Steve enjoys photography, action sports, and
served on the Land Use Planning and Zoning
Committee in San Marcos, TX. .
Welcome to Ashley Todd of Castle Realty, LLC.
Ashley is married to Bruce, an Affiliate member
of our Association and they have five children
ages 10, 8, 7, 6, 4. When not working in Real
Estate she works at Posh Fit Dance Studio, where
she is the lead instructor and co-owner. She is
also a member of Woman’s Alliance of La Crosse
and Olivet Lutheran Church.
Welcome Jordan Rice of Coldwell Banker
River Valley, REALTORS®. Jordan will be getting
married this summer. She has a twin sister and
an older brother. She loves waterskiing on the
river, being outdoors, hiking, and walking her 5
dogs. She also enjoys working with people and
helping a dog rescue in our community.
Welcome Amber Metcalf of Lux Real Estate.
Amber is engaged to Chris Rinkenberger, also of
Lux Real Estate. She has two dogs and one cat,
enjoys reading books, and working on her home
when not busy doing Real Estate.
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Member News
REALTOR® & Government Day:
March 2, 2016 -Monona Terrace in Madison
Shape the laws that impact you and your real estate business in Wisconsin! Through lobbying efforts at the State Capitol, you’ll meet with state lawmakers and have a
unique opportunity to advocate for issues that impact the real estate industry in Wisconsin.
See attached registration form.
WI CE Dates Set for 2016
MN CE Required Module Set for 2016
What is Leap Year?
The dates are set for WI Continuing Education for 2016.
Please mark your calendar for
the following:
WI CE 1 / 2 – March 22, 2016
WI CE 3 / 4 – April 6, 2016
WI CE A / C – May 19, 2016
On March 3, 2016 we will be offering
the MN 7.1.15-6.30.16 Salesperson &
Broker Required Module. Fair Housing, Agency & Legal Update.
The simple reason for leap year is that the
time it takes the Earth to complete one orbit
about the Sun (1 year) is not evenly divisible
by the time it takes the Earth to complete
one rotation about its axis (1 day).
Chris Prescott – The Prescott Group
from Minneapolis will be our Instructor. This required course will satisfy
the 3.75 house of Real Estate Continuing Education. It will also satisfy the
1.0 Fair Housing requirement, the 1.0
Hour Agency Law Requirement, and
the required Broker Training.
Instead, the number of days it takes the
Earth to complete one orbit about the Sun is
approximately 365.25. Thus, in years divisible by four, we add a day to the calendar to
“catch up.”
All CE will take place at Cedar
Creek. Our Instructor for all
three days is Attorney Jonathan Sayas. Please check out
the flyers in this issue of the
River City REALTOR® for all
details! Sign up today!
It will be held at Cedar Creek. Check
out the flyer attached in this newsletter edition and sign up today.
But this isn’t the whole story. Because
increasing the length of a year by a day
every four years catches up a little too
much, when a year is divisible both by 100
and not by 400, it is not a leap year! So 2000
was a leap year (it’s divisible by both 100
and 400), but 1700, 1800, and 1900 were not
(they’re divisible by 100, but not by 400.)
La Crosse Area REALTORS® Association
111 6th Street South, La Crosse, WI 54601
River City Realtor®
Presented by the La Crosse Area REALTORS® Association
Location:
Features Sports Bar & Grill/West Bowl Lanes
1425 W. City Hwy 16 in West Salem
Date/Time:
Friday, March 18th, 2016 at 3p.m.
Please arrive by 2:45 for lane assignments
Price:
$5.00 per person paid prior to this event or $6.00 if paid at
the door.
(Includes 2 games of bowling, shoes, soda, pizza and prizes)
To Sign up:
Call 785-7744 or email membershipservices@larawebsite.com
by Monday, March 14th 2016
(If you cancel after this date, you will be billed)
Space is limited (48), so make your reservation today!
*Register & Prepay for this event by cash, check or credit card.

Teams are randomly formed
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This is a Non-Competitive event!

It’s just for fun!
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Door Prizes drawn throughout the event!

Awards will be given for the “Low Score” & “High
Score”

Team Poker Game at Lanes!
1st Community Credit Union
Altra Federal Credit Union
American Mortgage & Equity
Consultants, Inc. (La Crosse)
Associated Bank
Bremer Bank
Firefighters Credit Union
First American Title Company
Merchant’s Bank
New Castle Title of La Crosse
Scholze Home Inspection
Schubert Brothers
Town N’ Country Title, LLC
The Title Company
Verve, A Credit Union
La Crosse Area REALTORS® Association Presents:
2015-2016 Wisconsin Real Estate
Continuing Education
WI CE Courses 1: Wisconsin State-Approved
Listing Contracts and 2: Wisconsin StateApproved Offers to Purchase
March 22, 2016
Total - 6 Hours WI CE Credit / 6 Hours MN CE
Credit
Instructor - Atty. Jonathan Sayas
Place:
Directions:
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Cedar Creek
2600 Cedar Creek Ln., Onalaska, WI 54650
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
8:00—8:30
Registration, Bagels & Coffee
8:30—11:30 Course 1 and Exam
11:30—12:15 Hot Lunch Served
12:15—3:15 Course 2 and Exam
Check-in opens 30 minutes before class. Please be on time.
Those arriving late will not be permitted in class.
Member - $66.00
Non-Member- $76.00
Includes 6 hours of WI CE (also approved for
6 MN credits), English Muffins and
Coffee. Hot lunch (see lunch menu) & Soda/
Cookie Break
Lunch Menu:
Teriyaki Marinated Chicken Breast, Stir Fry
Vegetables, White Rice & Beverage
One Course
Only:
Member—$54.00 (No Lunch)
Non-Member—$64.00 (No Lunch)
There are no refunds for cancellations after or for
No-Shows.$10 late fee if registering after.
Sign up today and support your local Association!
Course 1– Wisconsin State-Approved Listing Contracts: Wisconsin Listings covers the residential listing contract while providing a review of the
differences between a customer and a client. Explores agency relationships including subagency, multiple representation with and without designated
agency, single agency, and agency under a limited service brokerage. Examines the various forms of delivery available under the pre-printed terms of
the listing contract and how to add email as a form of delivery. Reviews cooperation between brokers including providing access to the property,
presentation of offers, and offers of cooperation and compensation. Discusses the concept of protected buyers and exclusions from a listing contract.
Topics also include fixtures, personal property, and advertising. (Approved For 3 Hours of MN Credit )
Course 2 — Wisconsin State-Approved Offers to Purchase: Reviews use of the WB-11 Residential Offer to Purchase. Discusses using the financing
contingency and the appraisal contingency. Provides instruction on title and methods of transfer and title insurance in the state-approved residential
offer to purchase. Reviews property condition representations and how to incorporate them in the buyer’s offer including how to address “as-is” transactions. Covers negotiation process including counter-offers, counter proposals, presentation of offers, drafting offers for multiple buyers, and how and
when a buyer can withdraw an offer. Compares fixtures and personal property and provides instruction on how buyers and sellers address property
damage between acceptance and closing. (Also Approved for 3 Hours of MN Credit)
About the Instructor: Jonathan M. Sayas is an attorney with the law offices of Sayas, Schmuki, Rondini & Plum S.C. He provides legal counsel for
buyers and sellers in residential and commercial purchases and parties involved in litigation pertaining to real estate matters. Jonathan received his
Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University in Indiana and is licensed to practice before all courts in the state of Wisconsin and U.S. Federal District
Court—East District of Wisconsin.
Mail/Fax/Email/ or bring form & check or credit card to: La Crosse Area REALTORS Association., 111 6th St. S., La Crosse, WI 54601, Fax 608-785-7742, Ph: 608785-7744 or membershipservices@larawebsite.com
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REGISTRATION FORM - WI COURSES 1 & 2
NAME:_____________________________________________
AMT. ENCLOSED: $_____________________
Please Check One:
Please Check One:
Do you need MN CE?
[ ] COURSE 1 ONLY
FIRM NAME_____________________________________________
Check #_______________________
[ ] YES
[ ] COURSE 2 ONLY
[ ] NO
[ ] BOTH COURSES
To pay by credit card, complete & sign below (We accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover):
Card :___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___
Exp: _____/_____
CREDIT CARD BILLING ADDRESS: __________________________________________________
Signature (required for charges):
ZIP: _____________________
[ ] SPECIAL SERVICES. CHECK HERE IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL SERVICES OR DIETARY NEEDS TO ATTEND. PLEASE ATTACH
A DESCRIPTION OF NEEDS.
La Crosse Area REALTORS® Association Presents
Place:
Address:
Date:
Time:
2015-2016 Wisconsin Real Estate
Continuing Education
WI CE Courses 3: WI New Developments and 4:
Ethics & Fair Housing in WI
Cost:
Cedar Creek
2600 Cedar Creek Ln., Onalaska, WI 54650
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
8:00—8:30
Registration, Bagels/Muffins
& Coffee
8:30—11:30 Course 3 and Exam
11:30—12:15 Hot Lunch Served
12:15—3:15 Course 4 and Exam
Check-in opens 30 minutes before class. Please be on time.
Those arriving late will not be permitted in class.
Member - $66.00
Non-Member- $76.00
Includes 6 hours of WI CE (also approved for
6 MN credits), English Muffins and
Coffee. Hot lunch (see lunch menu) & Soda/
Cookie Break
April 6, 2016
Total - 6 Hours WI CE Credit / 6 Hours MN CE
Credit
Instructor - Atty. Jonathan Sayas
Course 4 Satisfies NAR Code of Ethics
Requirement
Lunch Menu:
Pork Tenderloin Medallions, Oven Roasted
Potatoes, Vegetables, Rolls & Beverage
One Course
Only:
Member - $54.00 (No Lunch)
Non-Member - $64.00 (No Lunch)
There are no refunds for cancellations after or for
No-Shows. $10 late fee if registering after
Sign up today and support your local Association!
Course 3 - Wisconsin New Developments updates licensees with the most recent changes and developments in real estate law, practices, and procedures.
Explains changes to Wisconsin statutes, administrative code provisions, and case law. Provides instruction on revised forms including state forms and WRA
forms. Looks at pending and proposed legislative and regulatory changes, forms revisions, and other potential changes to licensing regulations. Attendees will
also receive an overview of proposed changes, legislation, policy changes, and other practice issues that are on the horizon. (Also Approved for 3 Hours of
MN Credit)
Course 4 - Ethics and Fair Housing in Wisconsin will satisfy the National Association of REALTORS® quadrennial code of ethics requirements. Discusses ways to improve standards of practice by focusing on competency, fairness, and integrity. Ethical agents will be honest with all parties, protect clients’ interests, and cooperate with other agents to advance clients’ interest. Explores how timely communication and providing equal
services to all consumers will raise the level of professionalism in the industry and avoid fair housing complaints. Will provide instruction on the
REALTORS® Code of Ethicw and the Golden Rule. Reviews enforcement processes including the Department of Safety and Professional Services en-
About the Instructor: Jonathan M. Sayas is an attorney with the law offices of Sayas, Schmuki, Rondini & Plum S.C. He provides legal counsel for
buyers and sellers in residential and commercial purchases and parties involved in litigation pertaining to real estate matters. Jonathan received his
Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University in Indiana and is licensed to practice before all courts in the state of Wisconsin and U.S. Federal District
Court—East District of Wisconsin.
Mail/Fax/Email or bring form & check or credit card to: La Crosse Area REALTORS Association., 111 6th St. S., La Crosse, WI 54601, Fax 608-785-7742, Ph: 608-7857744 or membershipservices@larawebsite.com
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REGISTRATION FORM - WI COURSES 3 & 4
NAME:______________________________________________________
AMT. ENCLOSED: $_____________________
Please Check One:
Please Check One:
Do you need MN CE?
[ ] COURSE 3 ONLY
FIRM NAME_____________________________________________
Check #_______________________
[ ] YES
[ ] COURSE 4 ONLY
[ ] NO
[ ] BOTH COURSES
To pay by credit card, complete & sign below (We accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover):
Card :___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___
Exp: _____/_____
CREDIT CARD BILLING ADDRESS: __________________________________________________
Signature (required for charges):
ZIP: _____________________
[ ] SPECIAL SERVICES. CHECK HERE IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL SERVICES OR DIETARY NEEDS TO ATTEND. PLEASE
ATTACH A DESCRIPTION OF NEEDS.
Place:
Directions:
Date:
Time:
La Crosse Area REALTORS® Association Presents:
2015-2016 Wisconsin Real Estate
Continuing Education
Cost:
WI CE Elective Courses A: Disclosures in a
Wisconsin Transaction and C:
Inspections and Testing in Wisconsin
Transactions
May 19, 2016
Total - 6 Hours WI CE Credit / 6 Hours MN CE
Credit
Instructor - Atty. Jonathan Sayas
Cedar Creek
2600 Cedar Creek Ln., Onalaska, WI 54650
Thursday, May 19, 2016
8:00—8:30
Registration, Rolls & Coffee
8:30—11:30
Elective A and Exam
11:30—12:15
Lunch Served
12:15—3:15
Elective C and Exam
Check-in opens 30 minutes before class. Please be on time.
Those arriving late will not be permitted in class.
Member - $66.00
Non-Member- $76.00
Includes 6 hours of WI CE (also approved
for 6 MN credits), English Muffins and Coffee. Hot lunch (see lunch menu) & Soda/
Cookie Break
Lunch Menu:
Lasagna, Salad/Dressing, Garlic Toast &
Beverage
One Course
Only:
Member—$54.00 (No Lunch)
Non-Member—$64.00 (No Lunch)
There are no refunds for cancellations after
or for No-Shows. $10 late fee if registering after .
Sign up today and support your local Association!
Elective A - Disclosures in a Wisconsin Transaction: Helps real estate professionals understand what disclosure obligations licensees have and what disclosure obligations sellers have. Reviews the more common disclosure issues in Wisconsin transactions such as
waterfront property, use-value assessments, and environmental issues. Explains the difference between nonconforming use and nonconforming structure. Discusses particular potential disclosure issues such as underground storage tanks, asbestos, renovations without permits and easements.
Elective C - Inspections and Testing in Wisconsin Transactions: Provides a thorough review of inspections and testing in a Wisconsin transaction using Wisconsin-approved forms. Reviews the boundaries for an inspections including who can inspect, what can be
inspected, the boundaries for a test and who can test, and the result on the offer depending on testing and inspection results. Explores
the negotiation process between a seller and a buyer depending on the results of the inspections and tests including using amendments
and notices and how the right to cure process works. Explains the difference between a defect and a material adverse fact and how par-
About the Instructor: Jonathan M. Sayas is an attorney with the law offices of Sayas, Schmuki, Rondini & Plum S.C. He provides legal counsel for buyers and sellers in residential and commercial purchases and parties involved in litigation pertaining to real estate matters. Jonathan received his Juris
Doctor from Valparaiso University in Indiana and is licensed to practice before all courts in the state of Wisconsin and U.S. Federal District Court—East
Mail/Fax/Email or bring form & check or credit card to: La Crosse Area REALTORS Association., 111 6th St. S., La Crosse, WI 54601, Fax 608-785-7742, Ph: 608-7857744 or membershipservices@larawebsite.com
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REGISTRATION FORM - WI Elective Courses A and C
NAME:_____________________________________________
AMT. ENCLOSED: $_____________________
Please Check One:
Please Check One:
Do you need MN CE?
[ ] COURSE A ONLY
FIRM NAME_____________________________________________
Check #_______________________
[ ] YES
[ ] COURSE D ONLY
[ ] NO
[ ] BOTH COURSES
To pay by credit card, complete & sign below (We accept MasterCard, Visa, and Discover):
Card :___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___
Exp: _____/_____
CREDIT CARD BILLING ADDRESS: __________________________________________________
Signature (required for charges):
ZIP: _____________________
[ ] SPECIAL SERVICES. CHECK HERE IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL SERVICES OR DIETARY NEEDS TO ATTEND. PLEASE ATTACH A DESCRIPTION OF NEEDS.
REQUIRED FOR ALL MN LICENSEES
March 3, 2016
3.75 Credit Hours
ATTENTION MN LICENSEES
7/1/15 - 6/30/16 Salesperson & Broker Required Module
Fair Housing, Agency Law & Legal Update
This cause has been approved by the Minnesota Department of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education. This course also satisfies the 1.0 hour Fair Housing requirement, the 1.0 Hour Agency
Law Requirement, and the required Broker Training.
Course Description:
This course will provide real estate licensees with knowledge of Agency relationships and duties in Minnesota. Information will also be shared on RESPA, marketing services agreements and the new loan estimate
form. Common Interest Ownership properties statues will be covered, highlighting different types of properties, disclosure obligations, and rights. Additionally, fair housing laws and resources will be covered. (This
class meets the Agency and Fair Housing Minnesota CE requirements. This Module also satisfies the 1-Hour
Broker Module Requirement).
Date:
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Schedule:
8:00—8:30
8:30—12:15
Place:
Address:
Cedar Creek
2600 Cedar Creek Lane Onalaska, WI 54650
Instructor:
Chris Prescott—The Prescott Group
Cost:
$51.00
Instructor Bio:
Chris is an active, energetic, and experienced
real estate agent with over 25 years of real estate
experience. Chris has his Minnesota real estate
broker’s license and has been a consistent producer with the Minnesota office of a National Real Estate Company.
Registration, Rolls, & Coffee
Required Course
Chris graduated from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics and currently lives in Waconia, Minnesota.
Cost includes MN CE (3.75 hours plus exam), Coffee, Assortment of
Bagels and English Muffins.
$10 late fee if registering after Friday, February 26th,2016.
No refunds or cancellations after Friday, February 26th, 2016.
Please be on time. Class begins promptly at 8:30a.m. Those arriving late
will not be given CE credits.
No exceptions.
Here’s what people are saying about Chris and
his classes:
“Chris does an awesome job and makes these courses fun to listen to…”
“This course was a great refresher… enthusiasm, stories, fun, and humor.”
“Chris makes these classes helpful, interesting, and informative.”
Mail, Fax, or Bring form & check or credit card to:
La Crosse Area REALTORS Association., 111 S. 6th St., La Crosse, WI 54601, Fax 608-785-7742
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Minnesota 3.75 Hours Required CE Module 2016
NAME:_________________________________________________
FIRM NAME________________________________________
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Street Address: __________________________________ Zip: _________________
Signature (required for charges): __________________________________________
[ ] SPECIAL SERVICES. CHECK HERE IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIAL SERVICES TO ATTEND & OR HAVE SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS.
PLEASE ATTACH A DESCRIPTION OF NEEDS.
WRA REALTOR®
2016 RECOGNITION ISSUE
2016
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starts with your voice in this building.
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“Success hinges on what we advocate together.”
Program
REALTOR® & Government Day is your opportunity to
help shape the laws that impact you and your real estate
business in Wisconsin. Through lobbying efforts at the
state Capitol, you’ll meet with state lawmakers and have a
unique opportunity to advocate for issues that impact the
real estate industry in Wisconsin.
Industry success requires advocacy from every
REALTOR® in the state. Wisconsin lawmakers saw an
impressive demonstration of REALTOR® strength in 2015
with the WRA bringing more than 325 REALTORS® to
Madison. With your support, REALTOR® & Government
Day 2016 will be a day to remember.
Agenda
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
1:00 – 1:15 p.m.
1:15 – 1:45 p.m.
1:45 – 2:30 p.m.
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Registration
Welcome
Gov. Scott Walker (invited)
Issues Briefing
Move to Capitol
Capitol Hill Visits
Cocktail Reception
Registration
Fees
Contact Information
Payment Information
Member
First 300 registrants
At the Door
Non-member
Name _______________________________________________
Company Name_______________________________________
Address _____________________________________________
FREE
$25
$25
City / State / Zip _______________________________________
Work Phone __________________________________________
Home Phone _________________________________________
WRA member # _______________________________________
Enclosed is a check payable to the WRA
Charge my VISA/MasterCard (circle one)
Card # _________________________________
Exp. Date _____________________________
Register by mail: WISCONSIN REALTORS® ASSOCIATION | 4801 Forest Run Road, Suite 201 | Madison, WI 53704
Register by phone: 800-279-1972 | 608-241-2047
Register by fax: 608-241-2901 | Online registration: www.wra.org