JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF REALTORS
SEPTEMBER, 2012
President’s Message
Well summer is almost over and the final month of the third quarter begins. 2012 seems to be going
by at an extremely fast pace. Our August social at the Lake Mills Golf course had only 20 members
attending which was rather disappointing. However, we did raise over $400.00 for RPAC. Hopefully,
future events will be better attended.
September always brings our state wide convention (I hope there will be a good showing from Jefferson County) as well as the election of officers for our organization. Kim Jones is on the docket to
head the JCBR next year. And from the slate of officers there are so far, it looks like it will be a very
productive board.
Home sales in the South Central region continue to increase over last year and as we go forward into
fall let us hope it continues.
Anyway, happy selling and see you at the September meeting.
Barry Luce, President
ReMax Community Realty
CALL TO NOTICE: VOTE TO CHANGE JCBR BY LAWS
September 13, 2012 Members Meeng
Notice is being given your Board of Directors is calling for a vote to change the
Jefferson County Board of Realtors’ By Laws.
The Board has voted to change their fiscal year from January 1st through December
31st to October 1st through September 30th. This change will enable the Board’s
fiscal year to match that of the WRA and provide a more accurate accounting of
when income is being received.
Because this a By Law change being made by the directors and not one that is
being mandated by the National Association of Realtors, it is necessary for a vote of
the general membership.
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September Members Meeting
BOARD ELECTIONS
Celebrating AFFILIATE APPRECIATION
September 13, 2012 8:30 AM
Lake Ripley County Club Cambridge
Hosted by First Weber Group
$11.00 BREAKFAST FEATURES
2 egg bakes (sausage & Vegie), cheesy potatoes, muffins, seasonal fruit, coffee & juice.
RSVP to First Weber at 920 699-7100 no later than Tuesday September 11
Attend the meeting to show our Affiliates how much we appreciate all they do for
our Association. One of our successes is due to Affiliate support and contributions
to our organization. We are very proud of them.
VOTE FOR THE 2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Executive Directors
Kim Jones
First Weber Group
VICE PRESIDENT
Heidi Kabat
ReMax Community
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Ann Braasch
Shorewest
Directors
Sharon Stade
ReMax Preferred
Sharon Mack
Shorewest
Laura Baker
First Weber Group
Affiliate Director
Deb Egli
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
There is still time to get your name on the ballot for the Directors position.
Nominations will also be taken from the floor. If you want to volunteer, email the board office at
[email protected]
AND DON’T FORGET YOUR FOOD PANTRY ITEM!
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2012 Orientation Schedules
GREATOR MILWAUKEE
ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Call 866 303-4627
ALL DATES ARE ON TUESDAYS
September 11
October 2
November 6
December 4
All classes will be held at
REALTORS ASSOCIATION
OF SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN
Contact: Beth Fletcher
800 422-8831
4801 Forrest Run Rd #101
Madison, WI 53704
Friday
September 14, 2012
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Friday
October 19, 2012
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday November 15, 2012
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
GMAR
12300 W Center St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Registration 8:00 am
Orientation 8:15 am—12:15 pm
Please notify them 48 hours ahead
of the date you are attending as
they cater lunch.
What REALTORS® Should Know About the Federal Health
Care Reform Law—Impact on Real Estate Transactions
Despite e-mail rumors to the contrary, the PPACA does NOT create a sales or transfer tax on real estate.
However, starting January 1, 2013, a new 3.8 percent Medicare tax will be imposed on the “net investment
income” of individuals with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $200,000 or more, or $250,000 for married
couples filing jointly. Since capital gains are included in the definition of net investment income, the sale of
real property may result in an additional tax obligation. However, for sales involving a principal residence,
the existing $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for married couples exclusion from capital gains on the
sale of a principal residence remains unchanged. As a result, even if the AGI limits are met, the new tax
would apply only to any home sale gain realized in excess of the $250K/$500K primary home exclusion
that pushes the individual’s AGI over the $200K/$250K adjusted gross limit.
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Any Status Changes?
All Member Status Information must come to
the Board Office. DRs must contact the office in writing, with any changes, additions and releases of
agents within 30 days, in accordance with our Bylaws.
This includes which MLS the agent is affiliated. A
$50.00 fine will be assessed for each violation.
NO MEMBER WILL BE ADDED OR REMOVED
ANY MLS WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION.
FROM
To submit changes, you will find the form on
our website - go to the Realtor Links page. Or email the
Board office at [email protected]
Please remember, dues are assessed from the
day the license is placed in an office.
Handy Information
JCBR Email
[email protected]
JCBR website www.myjcbr.org
Association NEW phone number
920.541.3203
Association Fax
888.522.7003
WRA General # 608.241.2047
WRA members only
1 800.279.1972
Legal Hotline 608.242.2296
Legal Hotline Members only
1 800.799.4468
DUES MAILING
DO WE HAVE YOUR CORRECT ADDRESS?
2013 DUES STATEMENTS will be mailed soon and
we need to make sure we have the correct information
in order for you to receive your statement on time and
avoid any additional late fees.
If you have made any changes to your cell phone,
home phone, have moved, have a direct number at
work or a different email address, please send an
email to the Board office indicating your current
information and billing mailing address at your earliest
convenience.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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2011 Leadership Team
President
Barry Luce
Re/Max Community
920 648-7755
Vice President
Kim Jones
First Weber-LM
920 699-7100
Secretary Treasurer
Ann Braasch
Shorewest
920 261-3758
Director
Danielle Hartwig
Shorewest REALTORS
920 261-8707
Director
Heidi Kabat
ReMax Community
920 648-7755
Director
Ed Hoffer
Hoffer Realty
920 261-4654
Director
Don Delzer
First Weber-LM
920 699-7100
Spread a little
Sunshine
If you know of anyone that
needs a little sunshine in their
life, please bring it to our
attention. Send an email to
ROZ at myjcbr@ gmail.com
Affiliate Director
Deb Egli
920 478-7013
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Association Executive
Roz Highfield
Fort Atkinson
200 Sherman Ave West
920 723-5079
BOARD OFFICE: open Wednesday mornings 8:30-Noon
304 S Center Street Suite 3
Jefferson, WI 53549
Fax: 888 522-7003
Office: 920 541-3203
Email: [email protected]
Web site: www.myjcbr.org
Sue Wack
NLMS # 764472
920.568-5641
[email protected]
Jason Bothun
NMLS # 764475
920.568.5649
[email protected]
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MONTLHY MEETING SCHEDULE:
Directors
1st Wednesday of each month
Membership
2nd Thursday of each month
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August Board of Director Minutes =preliminary
The President called the meeting to order at 8:05 a. m. Heidi was absent
After positive moments by Directors, July minutes were approved on a motion by Kim and a 2nd
by Dani. Motion carried.
AE gave the update for July. Roz brought up the question regarding email blast requests for
community events. She restated the board’s policy that only members’ Broker Opens will be
email blast. However, a motion was made by Kim and a 2nd by Ann the monthly newsletter
contain a section for promotion of community events in Jefferson County that are received.
Motion carried
Treasurer gave her report. Ann indicated we are on budget for the remainder of the year. The
subject of the Board’s fiscal year was brought up. A motion was made by Kim and a 2nd by
Deb to change the Board’s fiscal year to match that of the WRA-October 1st to September 30th.
Motion carried. Roz will contact board accountant to inform her of the change. Since this is a
change in the By Laws, notice and a vote of the membership is required. Roz will include notice
in the newsletter and a vote will be taken at the next formal membership meeting.
Committee Reports
RPAC- The board is still planning for an end of summer event August 23rd which will have a
50/50 raffle with proceeds to RPAC
Nominating- Roz provided the board a copy of a preliminary ballot.
Holiday Party – tabled until next month
Old Business
Traveling Back Pack-the Board expressed disappointment in the response received so far
from members. Roz will call several offices to see if they can contribute to this cause
Elections will be hosted by First Weber at Lake Ripley County Club on September 13th
Affiliate Appreciation will be held at the September meeting
Budget-executive committee will meet Friday 8-3 and bring back to the entire Board
New Business
Installation – Roz reminded the Board the President’s office is the host office. Barry volunteered
Heidi. Barry indicated he will ask Kathy Zimmermann for recommendations on who at the WRA
is available to swear in new directors
Meeting was adjourned at 9:10 a.m. on a motion by Ann and a 2nd by Dani. Motion carried.
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Instructions for
Continuing Education Scholarship
A membership benefit of the Jefferson County Board of Realtors is the Continuing
Education Scholarship. The JCBR will award two $200 scholarships for continuing
education. Excluded from scholarship is the 12 hours of continuing education (CE)
courses.
If you are interested in receiving a scholarship from the JCBR, please read the
eligibility criteria below and complete the application on the next page. Deadline for all
applications is December 1. 2012.
Eligibility Criteria
1.
Recipient must be a current member and in good standing with the JCBR.
2.
Recipient must have been a member of the JCBR for at least one year prior to
application.
3.
Scholarship must be used to continue recipient’s knowledge in the real estate
industry, i.e., ABR, GRI, CRS, elective course, or any other approved course.
4.
Scholarship will be paid upon receipt and passing score of the approved class.
5.
Scholarship cannot be used for classes attended in the past or currently
attending.
6.
Scholarship must be used by December 31, 2013.
7.
Scholarship is non-transferable.
Awards of scholarships
will be selected by the Scholarship Committee by
December 15, 2012
Successful applicants will be notified by e-mail
APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP
NAME: ___________________________FIRM NAME:__________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________
CITY/STATE/ZIP: ________________________________________________________
PHONE: (Office) __________________________ (Home) _________________________
E-MAIL: _________________________________________________________________
YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: ______
FULL-TIME OR PART-TIME: _____________
Please write a brief essay of why you should receive scholarship money. Include any organizations you belong to, your participation in the Board and at what level, and your activities in the
community.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail to [email protected] or fax to 1-888-522-7003
ALL
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY
DECEMBER , .