GMAR BOARD OF DIRECTORSTHURSDAY, MAY 9, 2017 • 12:00 PM

SCHAUER ARTS CENTER • 147 N RURAL ST, HARTFORD, WI

MEETING AGENDA

1. Welcome & Introductions

2. Consent Agenda P 2 Approval 5 Min

3. ReportsA. Chairwoman

B. Treasurer 1) March Financials

C. President

D. Departments 1) Government Affairs 2) Professional Standards

E. MLS

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Approval

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Information Approval

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4. Old Business A. None

5. New Business A. None

6. Adjourn 1:30 PM

Next Directors Meeting: Thursday, May 9th

* Indicates information will be available at the Directors meeting. Updated: 5/17/2023 12:14 AM

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GMAR BOARD OF DIRECTORSCONSENT AGENDA

1. It is moved, seconded and carried to approve the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting from March 21, 2019. p. 3

2. It is moved, seconded and carried to approve of the 333 new members who have applied to become members of the GMAR and paid the appropriate fees. p. 8

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GREATER MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019 • 12:00 PMGMAR OFFICE

1. Call to Order Chairwoman Amy Curler called the GMAR Directors meeting to order at 12:05 PM with a quorum present for the transaction of business.

Present: Amy Curler, Chairwoman; Kel Svoboda, Chair-Elect; Courtney Stefaniak, Secretary/Treasurer; Vickie Kelsall, Past Chair;

Tammy Maddente, Roger Rushman, Kathy Martello, Jeremy Rynders, Gary Swittel, Joe Horning, Ted Dentice, Kim Curtis, Angela Walters, Judy Hearst

Staff Present: Mike Ruzicka, President; Marne Stück, GAD; Chris Carrillo, Metro, MLS

Excused: Tom Sykora, Arthur Mays

Guest: Jenny Tarkowski, Wegner CPAs

2. Consent AgendaA. It is moved, seconded and carried to approve the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting

from January 17, 2019.

B. It is moved, seconded and carried to approve of the 223 new members who have applied to become members of the GMAR and paid the appropriate fees.

M/S/C to approve Consent Agenda.

3. ReportsA. Chairwoman’s Report

Chairwoman, Amy Curler, stated that she’s looking forward to seeing everyone at the Home & Garden Show’s REALTOR® Night on March 27th.

B. Treasurer’s Report1) Jenny Tarkowski, Wegner CPAs, presented the 2018 GMAR Audit to the directors. A copy of

the audit will be placed on file.

2) Mike Ruzicka reported on the February 2019 GMAR financials:

Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) – As of February 28, 2019, GMAR had $2,295,673 in Cash & Investment Balances, up $398,173 compared to last year.

Accounts receivable were down $61,482 compared to last year due primarily to fewer outstanding Home and Garden receivables. Prepaid expenses were down $18,805 compared to 2018 due to all inventory being written off.

Fixed Assets increased by $395,986 due to the building remodel. Total Assets were $4,131,985 which is up $713,872 compared to 2018.

On the Liability side, accounts payable were down $254,085 compared to last year due the mortgage being re-done and no longer being considered a short term loan. Accrued vacation

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expenses were up $10,966. Overall, Total Liabilities were $509,652 which is up $158,226 compared to 2018.

GMAR has a Net Gain of $1,897,669 through February 28, 2019, up $777,758 from last year. Overall, Total Net Assets were $3,621,733; $555,646 higher than the same point in 2018.

Statement of ActivitiesMembership: Through February, 2019, $1,621,106 was collected in dues. Last year through the end of February, we had collected $885,710 in dues so dues are $735,396 ahead of last year at the same time. The increase in dollars is due to the 2019 dues increase. GMAR had an 88% renewal based on number of members billed. Budgeted for a 90% renewal. New member budget for 2019: 500 REALTORS®, 50 DRs and 20 Affiliates. Through February, actual new members: 142 REALTORS®, 6 DRs and 5 Affiliates.

Promotions: Through February 28, Home and Garden Show income is $730,282 and expenses are $230,592 for a net income of $499,690. This will change significantly over the next several months. Budgeted net income for the Show is $288,066.

Expenses related to Public Policy and Professional Standards are basically all personnel costs, incurring expenditures primarily in Labor and Overhead. The only significant expenses are several events and organization sponsorships.

Products (Wisconsin Real Estate Supply): The store was closed in February 2018. Some of the store products were for sale on consignment in 2018. All inventory was written off as of December 31, 2018.

The Leadership section includes expenditures for meetings, committees, officer expenses, strategic planning, NAR Home Buyer and Seller survey and NAR meetings. The main expenses recorded through February were memberships for the president, sponsorships, and the NAR buyers and sellers survey.

The Administrative section includes investment and rental income and expenses for professional fees, salaries, fringe benefits, building, insurance, occupancy, property taxes, general office expenses and depreciation.

The bottom line shows Excess Receipts Over Expenditures of $1,897,669. Last year our net revenue was $1,119,912 for the same time period. By far the most significant reason for this change was the increase of dues, which will largely be offset throughout the year by monthly payments to SentriLock.

M/S/C to approve the unaudited Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) and Statement of Activities as of February28, 2019, and recommend placing on file for audit.

4. President’s ReportMike Ruzicka reported the following in addition to his written memorandum to the Board of Directors:

2020 NAR Committees - NAR will be accepting applications to join the committees for 2020 from March 1 through May 1 at www.CommitteeApp.realtor. NAR committees provide opportunities to play a role in steering the association and are a forum for discussion about issues that are impacting NAR and the real estate industry.

Also, starting in 2020 to be eligible for Emeritus status a member must have served on an NAR committee during their career.

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REALTOR® Building Remodeling & Mortgage Update - In December, well after VJS Construction finished working on the 2nd floor, we received an occupancy permit from the City of Wauwatosa, which was delayed because a small bridge to the elevator not being installed to their satisfaction.

Once the permit was granted our commercial broker, Dan Jessup, started marketing the property. In the last month we have had two serious inquiries into renting the property, and have received one offer. I will have more information at the Directors meeting.

On February 13th GMAR Chairwoman, Amy Curler, GMAR Secretary/Treasurer, Courtney Stefaniak and I signed new mortgage documents, combining the balance of the previous mortgage and the recent construction loan, for a new total of $415,848.51. It is a 5-year loan at 5.2% and will mature on 02/06/2024.

SentriLock Update - We have 6,613 lockboxes in circulation, 1,286 are assigned to listings (857 in January). There are about 4,000 active listings.

Approximately 1,347 members have still not picked up their credentials (includes those who have left the GMAR, so it might be a high number).

As more members use the system the incidences of problems with Android phones and user error grows. We let SentriLock know about the Android issue, which is a Bluetooth connection problem (powering a phone off and on usually resolves it). Aside from that, generally 90% of the time a problem with the system can be attributed to “user error.”

There is growing contention between agents asking for one-day codes to show properties (rather than using their SentriSmart app or card) and listing agents. Some listing agents are telling selling agents that they will only give out 1 one-day code and encourage them to come to the GMAR and get their credentials.

We are reaching out to agents and brokers who are reluctant to use SentriLock and ask if we can attend office meetings, or host meetings at the GMAR for them. We have attended 12 office meeting in the last month.

Habitat for Humanity/ReStore - We are donating $15,000 to Habitat for Humanity this year to do a “Rock the Block” clean-up. The date we have selected is Thursday, August 15th. We will be able to have 45 volunteers in the one-day event.

We are also promoting the ReStore for listing agents to encourage their sellers to donate furnishings. Jodee Benavides heads up the Business Engagement Division of Habitat and he is available to attend office meetings to explain how ReStore works and how REALTORS® can utilize it. He can be contacted at jbenavides@milwaukeehabitat.org or 414-688-6550.

NAR / Wall Street Journal - You might have seen the opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, titled, “When You Buy or Sell a Home, Realty Bites.” It is a completely erroneous and logically tenuous pile of garbage that I’m shocked was given any credence by an august publication like the WSJ. However, the WSJ does have a history of anti-REALTOR®/organized real estate sympathies.

NAR submitted a counter argument, titled, “How Realtors Add Value for Their Customer“ which dismisses every weak argument the authors of the opinion piece made.

Also, Inman News and Real Trends both came out with articles on the rival WSJ opinions in “National Association of Realtors takes on 'Wall Street Journal' op-ed” and “Commentary: The Problem With The Wall Street Journal Op-Ed by REX,” respectively.

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The authors of the “Realty Bites” opinion piece are attempting to become another Zillow and apparently think that trashing the rest of the industry helps their cause and satisfies their investors. The Real Trends article summarizes the larger issue well:

”Wall Street and Silicon Valley have been trying for 25 years to blow up our industry and do away with agents, and, in some cases, brokerage firms. They haven’t succeeded yet. Even the best of the real estate tech firms, Zillow and Realtor.com, have found that using agents in their service delivery is critical to their business success.

Whether REX succeeds or not, the execs who spent their time writing these unfounded and unsupportable claims should spend more of their time focusing on how they can offer something compelling as a way to win the hearts and minds of consumers. Otherwise, they’re just wasting their investor’s money.”

NAR / MLS Lawsuits - Equally erroneous is a lawsuit being brought over the sharing of commissions between buyers and listing brokers in a transaction. Inman News summarized the lawsuit in an article, titled, ”Suit alleges NAR, Realogy, HomeServices of America, RE/MAX and Keller Williams violate the Sherman Antitrust Act by requiring 'buyer broker compensation.”

The suits takes issues with the “compensation” part of “cooperation and compensation,” as every participant in MLS agrees to do, stating that it is an antitrust violation. The plaintiffs believe buyers should pay their broker, not “make” the seller pay the buyer’s agent.We will have more on this lawsuit at the Directors meeting.

Home & Garden Show (HGS) - The show is ready for its first weekend March 22-24, and the shows finances are coming along very well.

2017 2018 2019 Exhibit Space $720,131 $705,696 $725,396Sponsorships $43,700 $48,000 $44,900# of Exhibitors 330 316 342# VIP Tickets Ordered 114,900 116,100 112,400*

*We didn’t extend the final deadline for VIP Tickets this year. In 2018 we did extend the deadline and sent out 7,000 tickets. This year we sold regular tickets after the deadline had passed, at an “industry rate” of $5 per ticket. As of March 13th we sold $800 worth of tickets.

Government Affairs - A large part of our meeting was dedicated to Government Affairs. We have two school referenda to examine in West Bend and Shorewood, and potentially one in New Berlin.

We would like to discuss a way to quantify candidate qualifications by creating a scorecard for the Association to use to rate existing and potential candidates. Marne has gathered ideas from other associations around the country, specifically one in St Petersburg, FL.

We would also like to review the GMAR Public Policy agenda in our strategic plan.

5. DepartmentsA. Government Affairs

Marne. Stück reported:

1) REALTOR & Government Day 2019 – RGD 2019 will be on Wednesday, April 24 this year. As in the past, there will be free/sponsored bus transportation to and from Madison. The legislative visits will remain the same as in the past with all Greater Milwaukee legislator invited to one hearing room to discuss Realtor issues. Please let Ms. Stuck know if you’d like to attend.

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2) School Referenda: After reviewing the staff’s prepared report on the West Bend and Shorewood referenda, the directors approved supporting both measures.M/S/C to support the West Bend referendumM/S/C to support the Shorewood referendum

3) Candidate Scorecard – Ms. Stuck shared a draft of a candidate screening grading form which will be incorporated into candidate interviews in the future for candidates running for local office.

4) GMAR Public Policy Agenda – Ms. Stuck reviewed the current goals and public policy positions in the strategic plan for the Government Affairs section.

B. Professional Standards No Professional Standards Report was given.

C. MLSChris Carrillo provided and update on recent developments at Metro MLS, Inc, including a lawsuit filed against NAR and several MLSs (including Metro MLS); MLSs data lawsuit against Homelight; and a new class of membership for office assistants.

6. Old BusinessA. None

7. New BusinessA. None

8. AdjournThe meeting adjourned at 1:50 PM

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NEW MEMBER REPORT

333 New Members joined January 10, 2019 - May 1, 2019 for approval (DR's - 27, R's - 300, A's - 6)

FIRST LAST COMPANYSuareli Abdelkhaleq Talavera Gonzalez RealtyClarissa Acevedo Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreIsaiah Adams Ogden, The Real Estate CompanyCalli Adler Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreMandy Al-Anjeri Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreBradley Alden Homestead Realty Inc~MilwaukeeMaricruz Alfaro-Martinez RE/MAX Market PlaceJohn Alves JackRabbitRealtyLaura Analla Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage~N ShoreLaurie Ansorge-VandeZande RE/MAX Realty 100~M FallsMcKena Applin RE/MAX Market PlaceIlianna Arcelay RE/MAX Lakeside~27thChrista Armeli Shorewest, REALTORS~New BerlinCaroline Arndt The Kirchoff Group LLCBrett Augustine Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreJamie Ausloos Avenue Real Estate LLCCharles Awosika Broadway, REALTORS LLCAnthony Banyard Wiley Realty GroupBrian Bartsch Bartsch Management LLCCarmen Barwick Exit Realty HorizonsSharon Beckman Fast Action RealtyKathleen Bertram Shorewest, REALTORS~W NorthKeyuan Bian Homestead Realty Inc~MilwaukeeAngela Binder Keller Williams Realty~Milwaukee SWColette Boden Beyond Realty BrokerageRonald Borowski Premier Point Realty LLCBilly Bowers Real Estate Technical ServiceMahogany Branch-Tucker Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage~N ShoreJenna Brannan RE/MAX Market PlaceJazmene Brazil Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreJeremy Breen Keller Williams Realty~Milwaukee SWHeather Breen Threats RE/MAX HeritageJacob Bresette Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage~N ShoreMatthew Bruins Lake Breeze RealtyNicholas Bryan Cherry Home Realty LLCBrittany Brzenk Keller Williams Realty~Lake CountryMelissa Burazin Shorewest, REALTORS~MorelandJasmine Burnside Exit Realty XLKevin Burris Ala Carte RealtyJennifer Buzzell List 4 Less MLS of WisconsinZackary Cain Avenue Real Estate LLC

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Danielle Caliendo Kings Way Homes & RealtyKelsey Cano Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreJoel Castillo Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage~OgdenAmber Castonguay EXP Realty, LLC~Prairie Du ChienDavid Claussen Shorelander Lake Country Real EstateJesse Colas HomeWire RealtyChristopher Colosimo The Real Estate Co, Lake & Country IncTina Conley Metro Milwaukee RealtyJanicee Corothers Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreAlisha Crawford Shorewest, REALTORS~New BerlinShawn Creighton Benefit RealtyDebra Croft Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreAngelique Cruz EXP Realty, LLC~MKEKatie Cuda RJ Realty Co LLCMatthew Cudney Armstrong InvestmentsAngela Cuevas Cherry Home Realty LLCJune Dann Realty Executives Integrity~BrookfieldClarisse Davis Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreDouglas Decent Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Metro RealtyCatherine DeMuth Shorewest, REALTORS~N OaklandMatthew DeNoyer Lake Country Home Realty LLCTheresa Deuel Boss Realty LLCSusan DeZutel Powers Realty Group~MequonDanielle Donaldson EXP Realty, LLC~WauwatosaJustin Doss Premier Point Realty LLCAustin Duerr Bluebell RealtyBradley Dunigan Exit Realty XLTammy Elias Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Metro RealtyMariah Elkins Redefined Realty Advisors LLCMaggie Ellingson Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Metro RealtyCory Ellis Homestead Realty Inc~MilwaukeeShala Epps Shorewest, REALTORS~South MetroNeil Evens RE/MAX Service First LLCAlex Fernhaber Jason Scott Realty & Management LLCEmily Ferrey Shorewest, REALTORS~N OaklandGarret Fischer Avenue Real Estate LLCMichael Fitzpatrick Realty Executives Integrity~HartlandAmanda Fleischman First Weber Inc~DLFChristopher Fletcher NextHome My WayLauren Foy Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreRichard Franzel Midwest Realty Group LLCKathleen Frassetto Suhr All-American Business ConsultantsEric Freiberg Shorewest, REALTORS~West BendSarah Freiheit Lake Country Listings

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David Frias-Prado NextHome My WayAlysha Frisvold Coldwell Banker EliteMichael Fritz First Weber Inc~DLFJennifer Fueger Shorewest, REALTORS~N OaklandJoel Galarza Realty Executives SoutheastTracey Gazdik-Schmidt Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Metro RealtyKimberly Geier RE/MAX Realty Center~OconomowocTabitha German Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Metro RealtyNicole Geske Z Realty LLCLaTanya Ghee Monarch Real Estate & Property Mgmt.Debra Gillard RE/MAX Realty 100~MilwaukeeDerek Grams Milwaukee Executive RealtyThomas Groskopf Premier Point Realty LLCAndrea Haas Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage~OgdenDavid Hackbarth RE/MAX United LLC~CedarburgRick Hagenau Hagenau Auction & Real Estate LLCKaren Haglund First Weber Inc~NPWJoseph Haider First Weber Inc~BKKathryn Hall Powers Realty GroupCarlita Harbin Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreDanuettena Harper Shorewest, REALTORS~W NorthJames Harris Harris Storefront RealtyR. Timothy Harron Harron RealtyMaysheng Hay HomeWire RealtyJoseph Hazelwood Joseph Hazelwood Jr Realty GroupJacob Heinitz Paramount Realty LLCEllen Hennes Homestead Realty Inc~MilwaukeePhillip Henschel MyPro Realty LLCDennis Herman Crossroads Real Estate LLCCarlos Herrera HomeWire RealtyPrincess High NextHome My WayAlexandra Hirsch Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShorePatricia Hittman Homestead Realty Inc~MilwaukeeJack Holt Century 21 Affiliated~WauwatosaAmie Hommel Keller Williams Realty~Milwaukee SWCarrie Hoppe Shorewest, REALTORS~MeadowbrookBridget Horstmann RE/MAX HeritageJenny Hostos Garro Emmer Real Estate GroupJulia Howe Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage~N ShoreHashona Hunt EXP Realty, LLC~MKELisa Huron The Agency: Real Estate Professionals LLCMeghan Igielski Century 21 Affiliated~DelafieldJustin Ippoliti Shorewest, REALTORS~South MetroMari Irish Keller Williams Realty~Milwaukee SWJasmine Jackson Homestead Realty Inc~Milwaukee

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Tyler Jakoblich First Weber Inc~DLFDavid Jalowiec Coldwell Banker HomeSale Realty~FranklinKara Johnson Empowerment Realty Group LLCElwyn Jones Keller Williams Realty~Milwaukee SWTabatha Jordan Homestead Realty Inc~MilwaukeeErin Joslyn Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage~N ShoreRobert Kagel RWK Appraisal Services LLCDavid Kelley Kelley PropertyArron Kluck Shorewest, REALTORS~MukwonagoNicole Koceja Chudnow Druck Valuation, Inc.Brittany Koeppen Avenue Real Estate LLCCraig Konkle Premier Point Realty LLCNicholas Kozak Lake Breeze RealtyChristine Kramer Nesbitt Beyond Realty BrokerageAnn Krapfl RE/MAX HeritageKirk Krempel Golden Oaks RealtySeth Krenek Venture Realty LLCColton Krupp Powers Realty Group~ShorewoodAndrew Kuehl Keller Williams Fox CitiesAnn Kukla Shorewest, REALTORS~MeadowbrookRachel Kundinger First Weber Inc~NPWDuamell Lamb NextHome My WayAbigail Larsen Powers Realty Group~ShorewoodShirley Leatherwood-Garrett Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage~MEQBendell Lee One Day Real Estate ServicesRuth Leitzke Homestead Realty Inc~MilwaukeeJeffrey Lemmer Shorewest, REALTORS~South MetroMelissa Lenz Shorewest, REALTORS~New BerlinVeronica Lewandowski Coldwell Banker HomeSale Realty~FranklinDamon Lewis Ogden, The Real Estate CompanyJacob Lipke Shorewest, REALTORS~OCTimothy Little Homestead Realty Inc~MilwaukeeDemetra Lock Shorewest, REALTORS~MeadowbrookDouglas Loman Doug Loman Photography LLCBrian Lorence Realty Executives Integrity~BrookfieldJohn Ludwig Premier Point Realty LLCDavid Lund Homestead Realty Inc~MilwaukeeChristopher MacKenzie Keller Williams Realty~Milwaukee SWJamie Mallas Town & Lake RealtyHayley Malone RE/MAX InsightMelissa Manley Premier Point Realty LLCPamela Manning First Weber Inc~BKPaul Marek Realty DynamicsMark Matenaer Shorewest, REALTORS~West BendDaniel May Keller Williams Realty~Milw North Shore

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Sandra Maylen Response, REALTORSNicole McCrory Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreMegan McGoohan First Weber Inc~NPWErik McKenna Smart Asset Realty IncDenise McKenzie Realty Executives Integrity~BrookfieldGretchen Menard Shorewest, REALTORS~N OaklandMary Beth Mengel Craig Realty IncChrist Mesoloras Golden Oaks RealtyNicholas Meyer Freedom Inspection Services LLCJoseph Miller North Shore Homes IncJeffrey Mitchel RE/MAX Realty 100~MilwaukeeTemeeka Mitchell First Weber Inc~NPWRobert Mohr MyPro Realty LLCChad Montalbano The Real Estate Center, A Wisconsin LLCGrant Moore Exsell Real Estate Experts LLCEloisa Morales Del Real EXP Realty, LLC~MiddletonMiriam Moreno Shorewest, REALTORS~South MetroMaqbool Muhammad HomeWire RealtyJavonne Mullins Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreMarie Mussomeli Shorewest, REALTORS~N OaklandRoselle Mussomeli-Sturdevant Shorewest, REALTORS~N OaklandSowande Nadeem One Day Real Estate ServicesMarquieta Nash-White Coldwell Banker HomeSale Realty~ CorporateMaripat Nault North Shore Homes IncWalter Nelson Milwaukee Executive RealtyScott Newcomer House To Home InspectionsCarol Nigh Keller Williams Realty~Lake CountryMoriah Nord First Weber Inc~BKWesley Nosek Kurtz Realty IncAngeline Novotny Realty Executives SoutheastCourtney Nygren Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Metro RealtyEric Obarski Neumann Developments IncRebecca Oiler Brookfield Realty Co IncTasha Olson Realty Executives Elite~Hales CornersEsmeralda Ortiz Coldwell Banker HomeSale Realty~FranklinNicole Osburn Exit Realty HorizonsSarah Otten Shorewest, REALTORS~OCGeneva Owens Milwaukee's Best Real Estate Services LLCLindsey Pace First Weber Inc~NPWBrittany Palmer RE/MAX Realty Center~OconomowocRyan Paterson Exsell Real Estate Experts LLCJason Patterson Home Buyers Marketing II, IncAutumn Peach Shorewest, REALTORS~OCAnthony Petrie Johnson Financial GroupPierre Phillips HPB Realty LLCCaroline Phoenix RE/MAX Market Place

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Kay Pierce Milwaukee's Best Real Estate Services LLCR. Stephen Plummer First Weber Inc~BKTed Polczynski Full Service Realty LLCKaitlyn Presser Coldwell Banker HomeSale Realty~FranklinBreanna Preston Discount Rate Realty LLCKyle Pruess Shorewest, REALTORS~MNM FallsEduardo Pugliese Shorewest, REALTORS~South MetroJames Purfuerst RE/MAX Realty 100~MilwaukeeKeenan Quinlevan Shorewest, REALTORS~MequonVeronica Ramirez Steel Horse, REALTOR LLCMyesha Randolph VERA Residential Real Estate LLCThad Rankin Shorewest, REALTORS~MeadowbrookDanielle Ransom North Shore Homes IncMariama Rashaed Shorewest, REALTORS~DowntownMichael Reddick Keller Williams Realty~Milwaukee SWAlexander Reid Keller Williams Success RealtyPeter Reinert Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreBrenda Reyes NextHome My WayJoseph Riedel EXP Realty, LLC~MKEDirk Rigsby Modern MilwauKey Real Estate LLCJoseph Risse North Shore Homes IncPedro Rivera NextHome My WayAmanda Rivera Diaz Realty Executives Integrity~FranklinShamone Rollins Keller Williams Realty~Milwaukee SWMariana Roman Powers Realty GroupErin Rome RE/MAX Realty 100~Hales CorCarlos Roth Realty Among Friends LLCSunny Rothmeier Midwest Realty Group LLCTacarra Roundtree HomeWire RealtyKatie Rozman First Weber Inc~DLFRachael Ruggles Contero Real Estate LLCKimberly Rummel Boss Realty LLCHardip Sahota Century 21 Affiliated~Oak CreekJacqueline Salemme Homeowners Concept-MetrostarThomas Sanders Shorewest, REALTORS~DowntownJosephine Santiago Homestead Realty Inc~MilwaukeeJosiah Schillinger Shorewest, REALTORS~MeadowbrookBrittany Schirmeister Shorewest, REALTORS~W NorthAdam Schreck Shorewest, REALTORS~West BendRenee Schultz Exit Realty XLSareena Schwabe Keller Williams Realty~Milwaukee SWSteffanie Schweppe Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreKrystal Shunk Shorewest, REALTORS~New BerlinTimothy Sidders Keller Williams Realty~Milwaukee SWTodd Siegel Rocket Homes Real Estate LLCNicole Siekert Shorewest, REALTORS~OC

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Brianna Sievert Realty Executives Integrity~BrookfieldTimothy Smart Smart Realty CoHope Smith Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage~OgdenNathan Snieg Keller Williams Realty~Milwaukee SWCamille Sowa Ogden, The Real Estate CompanyAnna Squier Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreJennifer Stache Coldwell Banker HomeSale Realty~FranklinLorie Stasik Realty Executives SoutheastLaurie Stewart First Weber Inc~DLFPaul Stillone Landro Fox Cities RealtySandra Stollenwerk First Weber Inc~DLFSheila Stone Century 21 Affiliated~Oak CreekKristen Storms Coldwell Banker HomeSale Realty~ CorporateGeoffry Stuhr Smart Asset Realty IncTerence Sun Cherry Home Realty LLCMichelle Szeklinski Premier Point Realty LLCDawn Tarpey First Weber Inc~NPWTanya Terrell-Hutchinson Realty Executives SoutheastPatrice Thiede Luna ListingsAndrew Thomas The Kirchoff Group LLCAnthony Tilidetzke Karabelas RealtyFernando Topete First Weber Inc~BKHeather Townsend Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreLee Turner Bell Bank MortgageDawana Tyler Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreCarrie Urban Ogden, The Real Estate CompanyHeather Varady North Shore Homes IncFrancisca Vega Castelan Shorewest, REALTORS~South MetroSusan VerPlank Westridge BuildersTim Vertz Homegate Direct Realty LLCMichael Vigil Shorewest, REALTORS~DowntownBrandon Villars Realty Executives Integrity~BrookfieldKaitlin Vytlacil Keller Williams Realty~Milwaukee SWBlake Waldow Shorewest, REALTORS~MeadowbrookTierra Walker EXP Realty, LLC~MiddletonLashonda Walton Homestead Realty Inc~MilwaukeeJacqueline Ward Ogden, The Real Estate CompanyRuth Weill Riverwest Realty MilwaukeeJulie Wendorf Leitner PropertiesNicole Wendt Realty Executives Integrity~BrookfieldLukas Wessel LandGuys, LLCEvan Wiesner John T Wiesner Real EstateJazman Wilks Shorewest, REALTORS~W NorthJason Williams City of West Allis Assessor's OfficeTony Willingham Shorewest, REALTORS~DowntownMargaret Willms Realty Executives Integrity~Northshore

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Anthony Wineinger Realty Executives Integrity~HartlandBrandy Withrow RE/MAX Realty 100~M FallsJonathan Wolf Exit Realty XLPatricia Woods Citizens BankDarry Wortham Exit Realty XLVanessa Wren Exit Realty XLBarbara Wroczynski Exit Realty XLKami Wyckoff Shorewest, REALTORS~New BerlinAthee Xiong Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShorePa Yang ACTS Community Development CorpBradley Yates Keller Williams Realty~Milw North ShoreKimberlee Yencheske Shorewest, REALTORS~N OaklandMatthew Yogerst RE/MAX Realty 100~MilwaukeeMichael Yokers Realty Executives Integrity~HartlandDustin Young Premier Point Realty LLCSteven Yurk Realty Executives Integrity~BrookfieldClaire Zastrow Realty Executives Integrity~HartlandJaclyn Zenoni First Weber Inc~BKAaron Ziebart Milwaukee Executive RealtyRebecca Zillmer Discount Rate Realty LLC

Membership categories: DR = Designated REALTOR®, R = REALTOR®, RN = REALTOR® No National; A = Affiliate, AC = Affiliate Corporate, LAC = Local Affiliate Corporate, LACC = Local Affiliate Corporate Contact

*Includes former GMAR members who had to rejoin the GMAR as new members.

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Statement of Financial PositionAs of March 31, 2019, GMAR had $2,172,346 in Cash & Investment Balances, up $334,520 compared to last year. Accounts receivable were down $13,455 compared to last year. Prepaid expenses were down $18,338 compared to 2018 due to all inventory being written off.

Fixed Assets increased by $391,293 due to the building remodel. Total Assets were $3,989,922 which is up $694,021 compared to 2018.

On the Liability side, accounts payable were down $261,364 compared to last year due the mortgage being re-done and no longer being considered a short term loan. Accrued vacation expenses were up $10,966. Overall, Total Liabilities were $497,441 which is up $151,230 compared to 2018.

GMAR has a Net Gain of $1,765,918 through March 31, 2019, up $762,402 from last year. Overall, Total Net Assets were $3,492,481; $542,791 higher than the same point in 2018.

Statement of ActivitiesMembership: Through March, 2019, $1,657,821 was collected in dues. Last year through the end of March, we had collected $907,438 in dues so dues are $750,383 ahead of last year at the same time. The increase in dollars is due to the 2019 dues increase. GMAR had an 88% renewal based on number of members billed. Budgeted for a 90% renewal. New member budget for 2019: 500 REALTORS®, 50 DRs and 20 Affiliates. Through March, actual new members: 206 REALTORS®, 10 DRs and 5 Affiliates.

Promotions: Through March 31, Home and Garden Show income is $782,754 and expenses are $298,227 for a net income of $484,527. This will change significantly over the next few months. Budgeted net income for the Show is $288,066.

Expenses related to Public Policy and Professional Standards are basically all personnel costs, incurring expenditures primarily in Labor and Overhead. The only significant expenses are several events and organization sponsorships.

Products (Wisconsin Real Estate Supply): The store was closed in March 2018. Some of the store products were for sale on consignment in 2018. All inventory was written off as of 12/ 31/2018.

The Leadership section includes expenditures for meetings, committees, officer expenses, strategic planning, NAR Home Buyer and Seller survey and NAR meetings. The main expenses recorded through March were memberships and expenses for the president, sponsorships, travel expenses for officers, and the NAR buyers and sellers survey.

The Administrative section includes investment and rental income and expenses for professional fees, salaries, fringe benefits, building, insurance, occupancy, property taxes, general office expenses and depreciation.

The bottom line shows Excess Receipts Over Expenditures of $1,765,918. Last year our net revenue was $1,003,515 for the same time period. By far the most significant reason for this change was the increase of dues, which will largely be offset throughout the year by monthly payments to Sentrilock.

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (BALANCE SHEET)

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March 31, March 31,2019 2018 $ Change % Change

Assets:Cash 353,848.26 374,645.18 (20,796.92) -5.6%Investments-BMO 200,945.03 196,710.35 4,234.68 2.2%Bankers' Acceptance/ICS Investment 1,617,552.61 966,213.29 651,339.32 67.4%Money Market 0.00 300,256.85 (300,256.85) 0.0%Accounts Receivable 33,747.58 47,202.14 (13,454.56) -28.5%Prepaid Expenses 490.25 18,828.37 (18,338.12) -97.4% Total Current Assets 2,206,583.73 1,903,856.18 302,727.55 15.9%

Fixed Assets (Net of A/D) 826,090.14 434,796.71 391,293.43 90.0%MLS Investment 957,248.29 957,248.29 0.00 0.0%

Total Assets 3,989,922.16 3,295,901.18 694,020.98 21.1%

Liabilities and Fund Balance:Liabilities:Accounts Payable 38,337.16 299,701.10 (261,363.94) -87.2%Unearned Revenue 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%Accrued Expenses 58,326.18 46,509.92 11,816.26 25.4%Mortgage-Long Term Liability 400,777.68 0.00 400,777.68 0.0% Total Liabilities 497,441.02 346,211.02 151,230.00 43.7%

Net Assets:Net Assets 1,491,667.33 1,723,013.41 (231,346.08) -13.4%General Reserves - 3% Dues 7,500.00 0.00 7,500.00 0.0%Board Designated Reserve Fund 217,396.27 213,161.59 4,234.68 2.0%Board Designated H&G Reserve 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 0.0%Net Revenue (Expense) 1,765,917.54 1,003,515.16 762,402.38 76.0% Total Net Assets 3,492,481.14 2,949,690.16 542,790.98 18.4%

Total Liabilities and Net Assets 3,989,922.16 3,295,901.18 694,020.98 21.1%

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

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Current Year Previous Year Current Year3 Months 3 Months 2019 Current Year Current Year

Ending 3/31/19 Ending 3/31/18 Annual $ Over (Under) % ofActual Actual Budget Budget Budget

Receipts:Dues 1,657,820.75 907,438.00 1,793,470.00 (135,649.25) 92.4%Member Outings 22,440.00 17,300.00 99,620.00 (77,180.00) 22.5%Member Services 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 (2,000.00) 0.0%Young Prof Network 5,250.00 6,750.00 0.00 5,250.00 0.0%New Member Orientation 0.00 25.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%Kettle Moraine 875.00 650.00 830.00 45.00 0.0%Home and Garden Show 782,754.00 798,286.00 871,566.00 (88,812.00) 89.8%Other Shows 0.00 0.00 750.00 (750.00) 0.0%Education 11,421.90 3,860.99 5,000.00 6,421.90 228.4%Youth Foundation 3,249.99 3,249.99 13,000.00 (9,750.01) 25.0%Public Policy 1,250.00 1,250.00 1,250.00 0.00 100.0%NAR Grant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%Wisconsin Real Estate Supply 0.00 75.34 0.00 0.00 0.0%Professional Standards 4,400.00 6,200.00 9,000.00 (4,600.00) 48.9%Leadership 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%Interest 1,915.25 2,961.61 4,000.00 (2,084.75) 47.9%Realized Gain (Loss) * 75.38 22,898.17 0.00 75.38 0.0%Unrealized Gain (Loss) * 11,547.20 (31,350.85) 0.00 11,547.20 0.0%Administrative 8,893.98 15,224.50 43,554.00 (34,660.02) 20.4%

Total Receipts 2,511,893.45 1,754,818.75 2,844,040.00 (332,146.55) 88.3%

Expenditures:Dues 15,571.80 13,227.13 61,041.00 (45,469.20) 25.5%Member Outings 20,218.14 13,856.89 107,475.00 (87,256.86) 18.8%Member Services 77,724.69 7,123.13 455,238.00 (377,513.31) 17.1%Young Prof Network 45.17 552.10 3,000.00 (2,954.83) 1.5%New Member Orientation 3,809.29 3,667.13 14,000.00 (10,190.71) 27.2%Membership Department 173.74 163.76 1,300.00 (1,126.26) 13.4%Kettle Moraine 5,654.34 5,430.04 8,900.00 (3,245.66) 63.5%Home and Garden Show 298,227.26 382,713.08 623,500.00 (325,272.74) 47.8%Other Shows 0.00 0.99 300.00 (300.00) 0.0%Education 1,094.50 0.09 0.00 1,094.50 0.0%Youth Foundation 25.43 45.44 300.00 (274.57) 8.5%Promotion Department 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%Public Policy 4,906.33 7,329.48 29,373.00 (24,466.67) 16.7%NAR Grant 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0%Wisconsin Real Estate Supply 0.00 476.86 0.00 0.00 0.0%Professional Standards 907.71 2,984.50 25,460.00 (24,552.29) 3.6%National Meetings 2,226.77 237.96 46,500.00 (44,273.23) 4.8%Offi cer Expenses 5,164.55 19,562.27 48,700.00 (43,535.45) 10.6%Meetings 357.99 210.78 7,050.00 (6,692.01) 5.1%Committees 7,194.97 7,023.96 9,125.00 (1,930.03) 78.8%Leadership Department 7,592.17 11,311.23 35,700.00 (28,107.83) 21.3%Direct Wages/Fixed OH/Variable OH 207,479.92 193,159.01 674,770.00 (467,290.08) 30.7%

Administrative 295,081.06 275,386.77 1,127,390.00 (832,308.94) 26.2%Direct Wage,Fixed/Variable OH Alloc (207,479.92) (193,159.01) (674,770.00) 467,290.08 30.7%

Total Expenditures 745,975.91 751,303.59 2,604,352.00 (1,858,376.09) 28.6%

Net Income (Expense) - Per Audit 1,765,917.54 1,003,515.16 239,688.00 1,526,229.54 736.8%

MEMORANDUM

TO: GMAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FROM: MIKE RUZICKA, PRESIDENT

RE: MAY PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Professional StandardsApproximately one third of our meeting will be occupied by Scott Bush reviewing the Professional Standards Process, and the Directors’ role in it. He will cover appeals, procedural review of arbitrations, and the adoption of ethics decisions. The role of the board is ultimately to safeguard the process and liability which will also be discussed.

This is part of our goal of reviewing sections of our strategic plan at each Directors meeting. You may recall we examined Public Policy/Government Affairs at the March meeting.

REALTOR® Building RemodelingOur commercial broker, Dan Jessup, has received an offer to rent the 2nd floor of the REALTOR® Building. We countered the offer and recently received the other party’s counter, which we have sent to our attorney for her review. We hope to have something to report to you at the Directors meeting.

We are also meeting with VJS to get an idea of the cost of remodeling the 1st floor.

SentriLock Update1. We have been exploring allowing assistants to have access to the SentriLock system to act

on behalf of their employer (REALTORS®). There are a few obstacles, but we believe there is a way to accomplish it. We do need to discuss how we would bill the assistants/REALTORS® for accessing the system.

2. We are slowly but surely seeing an increase in usage and adoption. It will take about a year, or longer, before members are comfortable using the system. Michele Kohn and Alberta Dhillon are often out doing training at offices, as well. We are down to 731 members who have yet to get their credentials, down from 1,347 in March.

Here is a table of the progress we’re making:Circulation Assigned to Listings 1 Day Codes

January 17 6,293 857 1,488 (Feb)March 6,613 1,286 2,126 (March)May 3 7,107 1,813 1,896 (April)

3. After we complained to the Android/Bluetooth problem interacting with SentriLock boxes, they put a team of engineers in touch with a group of our members who were having connection problems.

4. The Executive Committee and I will be meeting with the SentriLock team on May 14 th at the NAR Legislative Meetings in Washington, DC.

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Recurring Status Reports

GMAR Member Involvement P 22

MLS Membership P 23

GMAR Organizational Chart P 24

2019 GMAR Directors Roster P 25

2019 GMAR Calendar P 26

2018 GMAR Strategic Plan P 28

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Tech Forum 81 118 84 131 102Tax Strategies 98 80

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WHEDA 67 44Brown Bag Sessions 153 387 225 388 235 93 14

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Action Recyling 15 12REALTOR Summit 113 100 79 72

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REALTOR Reps 56 31 35 36 25 45 39 64 32 41 16 22 11 15VIP Tickets 760 762 652 464 483 470 449 455 475 493 485 488 562 507

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OFFICES Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Mar-18 USERS Jan-19 Feb-19 Mar-19 Mar-18METRO 793 798 805 813 -1% METRO 4232 4288 4357 4247 3%OZAUKEE 52 54 54 54 0% OZAUKEE 314 318 323 322 0%SOUTHSHORE 182 182 182 178 2% SOUTHSHORE 714 729 740 647 14%LAKES AREA 111 111 111 107 3.7% LAKES AREA 559 561 568 521 9.0%JEFFERSON 27 27 27 28 -4% JEFFERSON 132 132 133 135 -1%MANITOWOC 35 36 36 34 6% MANITOWOC 158 158 158 152 4%SHEBOYGAN 42 43 43 42 2% SHEBOYGAN 195 196 197 199 -1%MARINETTE 37 37 37 0 MARINETTE 88 89 89 0LACROSSE 104 106 107 100 7% LACROSSE 392 392 392 388 1%OTHER 171 171 176 148 19% OTHER 527 531 540 391 38%TOTAL 1554 1565 1578 1504 5% TOTAL 7311 7394 7497 7002 7%

NEW MEMBERS: BROKER/OWNER BOARDJackRabbitRealty (OF25203) John Alves GMARBeyond Realty Brokerage (OF23518) Christine Kramer-Nesbitt GMARDiscount Rate Realty LLC (OF30034) Rebecca Zillmer GMARSchneider Real Estate Services (OF15651) Robert Schneider GMARRocket Home Real Estate, LLC (OF30063) Todd Siegel FLORIDAJeanne Harder, Broker (OF4549) Jeanne Harder GMARProvincial Realty LLC (OF29858) Kenneth Rusin MAIN

RESIGNED/TERMINATED: YR/JOINSusan Johnson Real Estate (SJRE) May-03 Susan Johnson (1) GMAREngerman Real Estate (1ENGER) May-07 Geoffrey Engerman (1) LAKESCentury 21 Affi liated- Wind Lake (AFFIL09) Feb-16 Bill Kessler (1) GMARFree Agent Realty (OF29386) May-18 Grant Smith (1) MAD

REINSTATED:Harron Realty (HARRON) Tim Harron GMARAlan Realty (KULT) Jeff Kult GMARMetro Milwaukee Realty (CONLEY) Tiny Conley GMAR

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Tammy MaddenteFirst Weber Inc.611 N Barker Rd Ste 100Brookfield, WI 53045O 414.797.7100 M 414.617.8902tmaddente@firstweber.com NRDS: 90015815

(3yr term from Exec Roundtable)

Kathy MartelloRE/MAX Realty 10010303 W Oklahoma AvenueMilwaukee, WI 53227O 262.255.9200 M 414.550.3617kmartello@remax.net NRDS: 90031322

(3yr term from Exec Roundtable)

Joe HorningShorewest, Realtors17450 W. North Ave.Brookfield, WI 53045-4337O 262.827.4200 jhorning@shorewest.comNRDS: 90096259

(3yr term from Exec Roundtable)

Vickie Kelsall, Past Chair Century 21 Affiliated (1st Term)11623 W. Bluemound RdWauwatosa, WI 53226-3936O 414.543.5403 M 262.332.2233vkelsall@c21affiliated.comNRDS: 90010989

Amy Curler, ChairwomanFirst Weber Inc (2nd Term)1720 Clarence CourtWest Bend, WI 53095-8543O 262.335.6280 M 414.550.6849acurler@firstweber.com NRDS: 90019647

Ted DenticeShorewest, Realtors (2nd Term)17450 W. North Ave.Brookfield, WI 53045-4337P 262.827.4200 tdentice@shorewest.com NRDS: 90017283

Kel Svoboda, Chair-ElectFirst Weber Inc. (2nd Term)4650 N Port Washington RdGlendale, WI 53212-1077O 414.962-3000 M 414.213.9014kel@firstweber.com NRDS: 90098433

Arthur MaysRealty Among Friends (2nd Term) 8301 W Lisbon AveMilwaukee, WI 53222-3859O 414.444.2696 M 414.975.7796amays@realtyamongfriends.com NRDS: 90051977

Kim Curtis (1st Term)Shorewest, Realtors2419 W. Washington St.West Bend, WI 53095M 262.707.2363kcurtis@shorewest.com NRDS: 90060874

Tom Sykora (2nd Term)Coldwell Banker Residential Brkrge 870 E Paradise DriveWest Bend, WI 53095-5383O 262.334.5589 M 262.573.7323tom.sykora@cbexchange.com NRDS: 90023055

Jeremy Rynders (1st Term)Keller Williams Realty3830 S Moorland Rd, Suite C, New Berlin, WI 53151M: 414.795.6675jrynders@kw.com NRDS: 090118704

Angela Walters (1st Term)EXP Realty, LLC~MKE342 N Water St Ste 600Milwaukee, WI 53202-5715M 414.235.1152angela@elitesalesteam.net NRDS: 90094348

Roger RushmanFirst Weber Inc. (1st Term)2750 Golf Rd, Suite ADelafield, WI 53018-2063O 262.646.6800 M 414.333.5313 rrushman@firstweber.com NRDS: 90015540

Gary Swittel (1st Term) RE/MAX Realty 10010303 W Oklahoma AvenueMilwaukee, WI 53227M: 414.232.0930gary@swittel.com NRDS: 090031694

Judy Hearst (1st Term)Coldwell Banker Residential Brkrge11303 N Port Washington RdMequon, WI 53092-3411P M 414.702.2064judy@realestatefamily.com NRDS: 90045822

Courtney Stefaniak, Secretary/TreasurerThe Stefaniak Group (1st Term)2234 S 108th StMilwaukee, WI 53227-1108O: 414.541-2500 M: 262.271-5089castefaniak@gmail.com NRDS: 90113039

Mike – 885500353Marne – 90082562Scott – 885500171

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2019 GMAR Meetings & Events CalendarUpdate: May 17, 2023

January1 GMAR Fiscal Year begins11 GMAR Executive Committee Meeting/Conference Call 17 GMAR Board of Directors Meeting – 12:00 Noon, GMAR Headquarters 17-18 WRA Board of Directors Meeting – Kohler, WI22 GMAR Orientation 24 GMAR Youth Foundation Board Meeting – GMAR

February5 GMAR Orientation 7 MLS BOD Meeting – Crowne Plaza Hotel, Wauwatosa11 GMAR Audit – Wegner & Assoc.19 Kettle Moraine Council Mardi Gras – The Hitchin’ Post, West Bend25 Marquette Univ & GMAR/WRA Economic Summit – Italian Community Center

March5 GMAR Orientation 15 GMAR Executive Committee Meeting/Conference Call 21 GMAR Board of Directors Meeting – 12:00 Noon, GMAR Headquarters22-31 95th REALTORS® Home & Garden Show – Wisconsin Expo Ctr, West Allis, WI

April2 GMAR Orientation 18 GMAR Youth Foundation Board Meeting – GMAR24 REALTOR® & Government Day – Madison, WI 30 Brewers Bash – Miller Park, Milwaukee, WI

May1 GMAR Women’s Conference2 GMAR Executive Committee Meeting/Conference Call 3 WRA Board of Directors Meeting – WRA Headquarters7 GMAR Orientation 9 MLS BOD Meeting – TBA 9 GMAR Board of Directors Meeting – 12:00 Noon, GMAR Headquarters13-18 NAR Mid-Year Meetings – Washington, D.C.23 Shredfest 24 Deadline for 2020 NAR Committee Applications

JuneTBA Downtown Diggs4 GMAR Orientation 13-14 WRA AE Conference – Arbor Vitae, WI

July1 GMAR BOD Candidate Applications available to membersTBA GMAR Executive Committee Meeting/Conference Call 9 GMAR Board of Directors Mtg – Ironwood Golf Course9 GMAR Summer Golf Outing – Ironwood Golf Course

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16 GMAR Orientation 18 GMAR Youth Foundation Board Meeting – GMAR

August1-2 WRA BOD Meeting 6 GMAR Orientation 11-13 NAR Leadership Summit – Chicago, IL15 Habitat for Humanity “Rock the Block”29 2019 WRA Leadership Summit – WRA TBA GMAR Nominating Committee Meeting – GMAR Headquarters31 Last day for GMAR BOD Candidates to submit Applications

September1 Nominating Committee notification of BOD Candidates to membership10 GMAR Orientation TBA Kettle Moraine Council Wine Tasting Event5 MLS BOD Meeting – TBA 10-11 WRA Convention – Wisconsin Dells, WI TBA GMAR Executive Committee Meeting/Conference Call 19 GMAR Board of Directors Meeting – 12:00 Noon, GMAR Headquarters30 GMAR Board of Directors Write-In Candidate Deadline

October8 GMAR Orientation13-19 GMAR Board of Directors e-Election16-18 CMLS Annual Conference – Salt Lake City, UT17 GMAR Youth Foundation Board Meeting

November 6-11 NAR Convention – San Francisco, CA 5 GMAR Orientation 8 GMAR Executive Committee Meeting/Conference Call 21 GMAR Youth Foundation Annual Meeting – 11:30 AM, GMAR Headquarters21 GMAR Board of Directors Meeting – 12:00 Noon, GMAR Headquarters

December3 GMAR Orientation4 Chairman’s Holiday Party & GMAR Annual Mtg – Hyatt Downtown Milwaukee5 WRA Management Conference – TBA31 GMAR Fiscal Year ends

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GMAR Strategic PlanApproved by GMAR Board of Directors: March 15, 2018

Updated: 5/17/2023 12:14:49 AM

Mission: “To help our members help their clients”

I. Professional Standards/Ethics

II. Government Affairs

III. Promotions

IV. Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

V. Leadership

VI. Committees / Task Forces

VII. Subsidiaries

VIII. Outside Organizations/Affordable Housing

IX. Association Management

A. Membership B. Communications C. Educational / Social Events

X. Other

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I. Professional Standards

Goal #1: Keep members actively engaged in upholding the REALTOR® Code of Ethics (COE).

Ethics education programs Pathways to Professionalism education Alert members about the need for everyone to be stewards of the COE:

1) File a complaint if they experience a COE violation; 2) Remind them that years in the business does not inoculate them to COE

violations and; 3) If they allow infractions to go unnoticed, and take control of their industry, it

opens the door for gov’t intervention.

Goal #2: Fairly and efficiently administer member arbitration program.

Professional Standards Committee Training Offer Inter-board Arbitration Agreement to neighboring associations

Goal #3: Inform members of Professional Standards’ Program Efforts

Produce videos on Professional Standards, newsletter articles, etc.

Goal #4: Promote Fair Housing anniversary in 2018

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II. Government Affairs

Goal #1: Establish Association policy(-ies) on issues of importance to create a thriving real estate market.

Identify important policy issues that impact the real estate market. Conduct research on important policy issues to assist with Association positions Focus on key “Quality of Life” topics to develop policy positions

(Schools/Education, Taxation, Infrastructure, Jobs/Economic Development, Crime/Public Safety)

Refer to Appendix A for current GMAR Public Policy / Gov’t Affairs Policy Positions

Goal #2: Create strategies to advocate adopted public policy positions, and update regularly.

Goal #3: Maintain a high level of visibility among elected officials/policy makers in order to advocate issues and execute strategy effectively.

Meet with elected officials/policy makers o Top 25 Communities (Mayors/Aldermen)o MPS Superintendent/Board Memberso Regional County Leaderso State Senators/Representatives from regiono Candidates for Offices

Closely monitor developments in the City of Milwaukee, specifically:o Department of Neighborhoods (DNS) (Mayoral)o Department of City Development (DCD) (Mayoral)o Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee (ZND) (Council)o Other committees/task forces as needed

Heighten GMAR’s profile among policymakers via strategic sponsorshipso Participate in events like MMAC’s Madison Night in Milwaukee, Milwaukee

Night in Washington, DC, WisPolitics Headliner Luncheons, Wisconsin Policy Forum, etc.

o Send quarterly analysis of housing market statistics to local municipalities.

Host GMAR candidate schools at regular intervals to educate members on how to run for elective office, and to get members to think about running in the future in order to promote the GMAR’s pro-real estate public policy agenda.

Utilize 3 rd Party Funds to carry out goals and objectives:o WRA Homeowners Allianceo NAR Realtor Party – “Call-for-Action System,” RPAC FR grants, RPAC

Major Donor Recognition, Voter Registration Drive, etc.

Goal #4: Provide information on government policies, laws, ordinances, and resources to members to help them effectively conduct their business.

Update Sign Ordinance Database Quarterly GAD video

Goal #5: Keep the Concerned REALTORS® Political Action Committee (CRPAC) funded in order to promote pro-REALTOR® candidates and elected officials.

Recruit New CRPAC Trustees Explore term limits for CRPAC trustees Promote Direct Giver & CRPAC/RPAC Giving See Appendix B: 2018 GMAR PAC Fundraising Plan

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Goal #6: Inform members of Government Affairs Program Efforts and Accomplishments

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III. Promotions

Goal #1: Promote events to the public that highlight the services REALTORS® provide.

Goal #2: Educate consumers about home ownership and the real estate market.

Goal #3: Generate revenue for the Association.

Goal #4: Promote Successful Home & Garden Show (HGS)

Better linkage between HGS website and similar pages on GMAR.com, also Facebook and Twitter accounts

Target seminars to first-time buyers Class/session on mortgage and first-time homebuyer incentives New trends in show promotions (i.e. cooking stage, ‘Green,’ home technology) Look at ideas/trends at other national shows (i.e. Philadelphia Flower Show) Conduct consumer / attendee survey

Goal #5: Promote Urban Housing Event(s)

Promote Downtown Diggs (formerly Downtown Open House) in Milwaukee Examine hosting similar events in other neighborhoods and cities (i.e. Waukesha,

West Bend)

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IV. Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

Goal #1: Create environment for MLS to provide effective services to GMAR members

Stay abreast of latest MLS issues Jointly promote member technology education Explore topics/issues to promote to members and/or the public

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V. Leadership

Board of Directors

Goal #1: Make informed decisions that are in the best interest of the members of the GMAR and the future of the real estate industry.

Measure member opinions and sentiment via polls and focus groups

Goal #2: Provide Adequate Oversight of GMAR Functions, Policies and Finances.

Review and update GMAR bylaws in 2018 Eliminate BOD Affiliate member Change executive committee to 4 people (Chair, Chair-Elect, Past Chair, Secretary

Treasurer)

Executive Committee

Goal #1: Function When the Board of Directors is Not in Session.

Goal #2: Represent the GMAR at state and national real estate events and meetings.

Executive Roundtable

Goal #1: Assure representation of largest 10 firms (by membership)

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VI. Committees / Task Forces / Councils

Nominating Committee

Goal #1: To recruit the highest quality candidates to run for the GMAR Board of Directors

Awards Committee

Goal #1: Recognize GMAR members who excel in their real estate business and as members of the greater REALTOR® and real estate community.

Affiliate of the Year Dedicated Service Award REALTOR® of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award (when committee determines a candidate is worthy of

the award)

Professional Standards Committee (See: I. Professional Standards)

Concerned REALTORS® Political Action Committee (CRPAC) (See: II. Government Affairs)

Public Policy Task Force (See: II. Government Affairs)

Kettle Moraine REALTORS® Council

Goal #1: Represent members of Washington County

YPN – Young Professionals Network

Goal #1: Provide educational and networking opportunities for members

Leadership development program Ethics training

Veterans TF

Goal #1: .

R® Safety TF

Goal #1: .

Equal Opportunity / Fair Housing TF

Goal #1: .

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VII. Subsidiaries

Multiple Listing Service (MLS) (See: IV. Multiple Listing Service (MLS))

Youth Foundation

Goal #1: Promote the welfare and betterment of children and young people, contributing to their physical and intellectual development and character formation.

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VIII. Outside Organizations

Goal #1: Proactively support housing affordability in the GMAR market area.

Place members in homebuyer education organizations (i.e. HRI)

Goal #2: Improve GMAR’s reputation and influence in the non-profit and government housing agency universe.

Encourage GMAR members to participate and take a leadership role in regional housing organizations (i.e. Fair Housing Council).

Goal #3: Establish relationships with affiliated associations and organizations (i.e. Builders Association)

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IX. Association Management

Membership

Goal #1: Streamline membership in the GMAR to be as effortless and efficient as possible

Online membership registration Examine online orientation program

Goal #2: New Member Orientation – Introduce new members to Professional Standards, Code of Ethics, Pathways to Professionalism, Fair Housing, and other important issues

Goal #3: Seek added value benefits for members

Goal #4: Regularly evaluate Value Proposition for members

Create compelling argument for GMAR membership. Contrast with other associations (i.e. What Does Your Association Do For You?,

utilize member testimonials)

Goal #5: Recruit Affiliate members to the GMAR

Create webpage of Affiliate products and services (i.e. Lender loan products)

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Communications

Internal (GMAR – Members)

Goal #1: Distribute information that is relevant to members’ business

Review at WRA, NAR, and other real estate resources to distribute Link useful resources (i.e. WI Taxpayers Alliance School Facts & Wisconsin Policy

Forum Education Reports) to the GMAR.com website Review existing GMAR.com content to send out to members (See Membership

section) Create GMAR Annual Report noting the current year’s goal and achievements

Goal #2: Evaluate internal GMAR communications strategy

Goal #3: Utilize multiple platforms in communicating with members

E-mail, Social Media, E-Newsletter, YouTube/Video, In-Person Office Visits

External (GMAR – Public)

Goal #4: Examine consumer focused Public Awareness Campaign on an annual basis

Goal #5: Promote public relations/press coverage of GMAR to heighten REALTORS® image

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Educational / Social Events

Goal # 1: Provide venue for members to learn, network and socialize, reinforcing the benefits of membership.

Economic Outlook Summit KMRC Mardi Gras Brewers Tailgate Party Women’s Conference Golf Outing KMRC Wine & Beer Event Holiday Party

Youth Foundation Eventso St. Patrick’s Day Dasho Happy Hours

REALTOR® & Government Day

YPN – Young Professional Network Events

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X. Other

Research & Statistics

Goal #1: Set the agenda for the discussion of the housing market by disseminating statistics and analysis in the Greater Milwaukee market.

Goal #2: Select research projects that will explore and promote understanding of the dynamics of the real estate market in Greater Milwaukee.

Create research projects that offer GMAR members and/or the public and media with information on the housing market.

o Wisconsin Economic Summit with Marquette Universityo NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers (Milwaukee Oversample)o Consumer Surveyo Monthly / Quarterly Housing Statistical Analysis

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Appendix A: Public Policy / Government Affairs

GMAR Public Policy Positions

Members of the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS® (GMAR) sell and market more than individual homes, land or businesses; they also sell the quality of life associated with property. This quality of life can extend well beyond the legal boundaries of property to social institutions that purchasers rely on in their daily lives. To customers and clients, as well as other members of the public, the community where a property is located is as important as the property itself.

In recognizing the importance of the quality of life that is inextricably related to property, it is in the Association’s interest to influence activities and organizations which impact the quality of life associated with property, at its discretion.

The GMAR has identified five general quality of life subject areas consisting of:

1. Education/MPS2. Taxes3. Jobs/Economic Development 4. Infrastructure5. Public Safety/Crime

We refer to these five areas as “pillars” of the REALTOR® “Location, Location, Location” mantra regarding the most important aspects of the quality of life associated with a property. We call them pillars, because they shore up the “Location” mantra. If any one of the “pillars” begins to crumble, a property becomes less valuable.

Education/MPS (Adopted by GMAR BOD 09/16/2010)The quality of schools is a significant component of the quality of life associated with property. In fact, the quality of schools is often the primary factor in the decision by families, and even businesses, on where to purchase property.

With this knowledge, the linkage between real property and the quality of schools must also be of significant concern to REALTORS®, because the quality of schools is directly related to the ability of REALTORS® to conduct their business.

GMAR Goal: To have a regional educational system that produces knowledgeable and skilled graduates who are capable of lifelong learning.

2010-2011 Agenda Support efforts to adopt federal "Race to the Top" standards including:

o Common standards and assessment. o A system that provides timely reports on student performance. o Elimination of any legal barrier to evaluating teachers and principals based on student

achievement. o Authority to intervene in struggling schools.

Advocate that children in all schools are at the national average of proficiency in core academic subjects (i.e. reading, writing and mathematics).

Choice & Charter Schools Continue supporting the existence of the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP) and charter

schools. Eliminate barriers to the creation of additional high-quality education options in Milwaukee (i.e.

implicit or explicit enrollment caps on Choice and Charter schools). Eliminate MPS limits on the percentage of system schools that can be Charter schools Allow use of surplus MPS buildings for non-MPS educational options including high-performing Choice

and independent Charter schools

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Expand the number of entities authorized to establish Charter schools Increase funding for both Choice and Charter schools and reverse cuts on Choice schools that put

them at risk. Work toward funding equity for all children in Milwaukee by increasing Choice and Charter per pupil

funding levels to 80% of the MPS funding level. [The choice parents make as to which school to send their child to has a dramatic impact on state financial support for a child – with funding ranging from over $13,000 per child for a student in MPS to $7,700 per child in a charter school and only $6,400 in a Choice school.]

Milwaukee Public Schools Explore a change in MPS governance, including the possibility of moving authority to the Milwaukee

Mayor’s office. Reform MPS labor agreements to reduce legacy costs and increase the district’s long-term fiscal stability. Advocate that MPS achieve a graduation rate equal to the national average for similar sized districts. Clearly define what a “high-performing school“ is. Measure performance for all schools in the city. Hold schools accountable for their results, expanding high performers and reforming low performers. Create alternative certification routes for teachers and administrators to attract more high quality leaders

and staff. Liquidate surplus MPS property and facilities to generate district revenue.

Other Add REALTOR® or business leader to the MATC board (an important link to workforce training). Implement changes that were made to the State Workforce Training System at the local level,

increasing dollars directed at training and creating stronger linkages between K-12 education, technical colleges and employers.

Taxation (Approved by GMAR BOD 03/20/2013)

The GMAR believes lowering property taxes in the Metropolitan Milwaukee market area is a significant public policy objective.

The Association understands our state’s long history of relying on funding most municipal services through the property tax. However, over time, the property tax (essentially local governments’ sole means of raising revenue) has become a burden on homeowners’ ability to pay the tax and prospective home buyers’ ability to purchase a home in Southeastern Wisconsin.

Furthermore, the GMAR believes property taxes place enough of a burden on prospective home buyers that it is a significant disincentive to purchase property.

Lowering property taxes is not a simple or easy task, but the GMAR believes it can be achieved by maintaining a close watch over how and where government spends its resources, as well as funding municipal services via other revenue sources that are not dependent on property ownership are important dual objectives.

The Association will support lawmakers and policymakers who seek more efficiency in government operations and back the exhaustive debate of reductions in government services, while also supporting the creation of different sources of revenue that do not place current or prospective homeowners in danger of losing housing choices.

Residency (Approved by GMAR BOD 03/20/2013)

The PPTF also discussed Governor Walker’s proposal of eliminate residency for all public employees. The TF separated the issue into two parts, a) the policy requiring employees to live within a political jurisdiction, and b) the impact eliminating residency would have on the market.

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Given the wide array of opinions among the GMAR’s membership on the merits of residency, the PPTF decided not to take a position in favor or against residency. However, regarding the market impact of the pending policy change, the TF felt it would not dramatically impact the marketplace at this time.

Furthermore, given the improving real estate market and low levels of inventory, the market could absorb an increase in supply of homes.

The TF was concerned about a “grass is greener” effect some public employees might feel after gaining their new rights. The TF’s would caution public employees to contact their REALTOR® and take a very close look at whether listing their home is the smart move financially, for each family and for their quality of life.

The TF also wanted the Association to send a note out to the membership outlining the GMAR’s position, to prepare them to talk about it to clients or the media.

The GMAR has requested assistance from NAR’s My REALTOR® Party effort to poll public employees in Milwaukee to determine their likelihood of exercising their new right, should it pass.

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Appendix B: 2018 GMAR Concerned REALTORS® PAC (CRPAC) Fundraising Plan

Goal #1: To maximize donations from GMAR members for political purposes

Utilize the fundraising network of the CRPAC Trustees Appeal to members via newsletters, videos and in-office visits Large Donor Council Convert members who contribute outside the RPAC/DG Explore online CRPAC Auction

Goal #2: To support pro-REALTOR® candidates and elected officials in public office

Ensure that CRPAC is filled with competent Trustees, looking out for the Association and industry’s best interests.

Appeal to members via newsletters, videos and in-office visits

Goal #3 Raise $114,000 in 2018

$57,000 dues donations $32,000 Director Giver $25,000 Large Donor Council (25 Donors)

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