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Forms
Update: Mandatory Use Date Reminder
As a reminder, the mandatory use date is March 1, 2010 for the following forms recently revised by the Department of Regulation and Licensing:
WB-11
Residential Offer to Purchase
WB-40 Amendment to Offer to Purchase
WB-41 Notice Relating to Offer to
Purchase
WB-42 Amendment to Listing Contract
WB-44 Counter Offer
WB-46 Multiple Counter Proposal
WB-47 Amendment to Buyer Agency/Tenant
Representation Agreement
1st
Annual Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament
Come enjoy the 1st Annual Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament in true Vegas style on
Tuesday, March 16th at the Avenue Bar & Grill (1128 East Washington Ave., Madison). Doors open at 5:00 p.m., First Hand at 6:00 p.m. Table side drinks (cash bar) and complimentary appetizers will be served from 6:00 p.m.
- 8:00 p.m.
The entry fee is $25.00 with a limit of 48 players. Playing chips included.
Registration deadline is February 28th. Don't miss out
- register today!
Click here for the Registration Form and sponsorship opportunities.
Mark
the Date for a RASCW Green Committee
Presentation
On Thursday,
March 11th from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. the RASCW Green Committee will be hosting an educational program on
Energy Rebates and Tax Credits. The program will be held at Sequoya Library's community room located at 4340 Tokay Blvd., Madison.
A panel of speakers will discuss energy credits, updates for green renovations for existing homes and new construction, and information on the Madison Area Builders Association Green Built Home program.
Speakers include Lee Schwartz, Piping Plover Energy Solutions; a representative from Focus on Energy; and, Troy Thiel, RASCW Green Committee Co-chair.
The
RASCW Endorsements for the 2010 Dane County
Board
By
Phil Salkin, Government Affairs Director
Many groups, such as trade associations, unions, newspapers and political parties interview and endorse candidates for local offices. RASCW has done so for years. It provides us the opportunity to hear from the candidates, learn their positions and gauge their willingness to listen to and work with us. It gives the candidates an opportunity to meet our Members. It also helps to support candidates in which we have confidence.
How do we endorse candidates?
Every election cycle, the Government Affairs Committee (GAC) reviews all of the candidates for office to determine whom to interview. Most (but not all) incumbents who have a good voting record on our issues and who have demonstrated a willingness to work with us are extended an endorsement. All candidates for open seats are asked to interview and many other new candidates as well. In some cases, even incumbents with poor voting records, or who have been critical of our Association are invited to interview in the hope of developing better relationships for the future.
The GAC reviews the voting records of incumbents, as well as any history of interaction with our Association. It then decides which candidates to interview and prepares interview questions. Interview panels of GAC members along with some members of our Board of Directors conduct the interviews and prepare recommendations to the GAC as a whole. The GAC discusses the recommendations and then votes to send recommendations to the Board of Directors, who make the final decisions.
Who do we endorse?
RASCW is an Association representing the interests of real estate, REALTORS® and the people they serve. It is not our concern whether a candidate is a Republican or Democrat (local races are non-partisan anyway), conservative, moderate or liberal. Our concern is whether they understand our issues, are willing to listen to us and at least support us some of the time. These are the people whom we endorse. Unlike some groups, we do not demand that candidates pledge to support us on every issue, or have a certain ideological bent.
Who
are we endorsing?
Click
Here for a list of the of candidates who we
have decided to endorse and who have accepted
our endorsement.
RASCW Committees Need You!
All RASCW Members are encouraged to become an active part of your Association through Committee involvement. Committee descriptions and a Committee selection form is inserted in this newsletter. Please bring your personal talents and interests to your Association. Thank you!
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