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Henry Muller Hall - Seeking 4 REALTOR members willing to actually sleep out. Yes, like outside. In a tent or box. In November. And we’re not kidding. Heather’s experienced and will show you the ropes. It’s onenight, people. You’re not going to die. You might even have fun so grab your rabbit slippers, long johns and mittens and get brave. If you’re nice, Heather might even lend you a blanket.
- Seeking 6 REALTOR members who will commit to coming to attend the evening’s events. These include a soup supper, bonfire and musical performances. Bring your spouse, friends and kids for a night of fun. Sleeping out is not required.
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Too busy to help? TAKE THIS EASY OUT OPTION! Seeking 25 REALTOR members willing to donate money. Your donation in support of Heather and our team’s efforts is an easy way to help us meet a Core Standard and support a very worthy community event. Suggested donation $50+.
Yeah, $50. You aren’t sleeping outside in the cold, so show some appreciation for our peeps that are, so your tush can stay home and sleep inside, in your warm cozy bed.
Although no one really wants to talk about it, winter weather will be on the way sooner than most of us would like. We live in Iowa folks, so really, it’s not a surprise.
The NWIA board has adopted a policy which directs staff to follow the lead of the Sioux City Public Schools to determine closures related to inclement weather. If the Sioux City Public Schools are closed, opening late, or closing early due to inclement weather, the board office will follow their lead. Announcements will be posted on NWIA social media channels and the board website.
In the event of an office closure, staff will make every attempt to continue to answer e-mail and voicemail messages in a timely manner. We appreciate your support to allow our staff to stay safe in inclement weather.
On Thursday, October 22, 2015, the House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will begin consideration on the surface transportation reauthorization legislation.
One proposal would use Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s credit risk guarantee fees (g-fees) to fund transportation programs. This would create a tax on all potential homeowners and consumers looking to purchase or refinance a mortgage.
By increasing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s credit risk guarantee fees (g-fees) to fund transportation programs, Congress would disturb the housing recovery. Now is not the time to raise the cost to purchase or refinance a home.
NAR strongly believes that taxing homeowners to pay for transportation programs places an unnecessary long-term burden on consumers and this action will disproportionately impact low and moderate income borrowers, as well as first-time homebuyers.
Take action now to prevent Congress from placing an unnecessary long-term burden on American homeowners with a new Transportation Tax. REALTOR members must act to stop this legislation. Click here to access the REALTOR Action Center and make your voice heard in Congress.
Need top-notch photos of a new listing? Stop using that cell phone camera and call Bobier! Their experienced and local photographers have top quality equipment and will help with staging rooms to produce only the highest quality images for your clients.
- One hour of photographic coverage (daytime)*.
- One CD containing High Resolution enhanced images for REALTOR’s marketing purposes.
- Images will include exterior and interior pictures to showcase the beauty and uniqueness of every property.
Packages start at just $150 with this offer, exclusively for NWIA members!
- Property up to 2000 square feet is just $150.
- Property 2000-4000 square feet is just $200.
- Evening photography also available, $50 additional.
Call today to schedule a time for a Bobier photography genius to come help make your next listing shine online! NWIA is pleased to have Bobier Photo Studio as an Affiliate Member of our organization.
Bobier Photo Studio
(402) 494-5192
*Package includes photographer travel within a 30 mile radius of Sioux City. Services are available across NWIA’s member area, additional mileage charges of $10 per 25 miles will apply. Evening photography services begin at 5 PM and incur an additional $50 charge. Contact studio for questions or additional details.
Our next Board Luncheon events will take place Thursday, October at Bev’s on the River from Noon to 1:00 PM. Be there to network, eat great food and learn something! This month’s speaker will be Dakin Schultz, Iowa Department of Transportation District Transportation Planner for Northwest Iowa. Mr. Schultz will provide updates on the I-29 and Highway 20 projects.
If you’re in need of a four hour Ethics class for your license renewal, one is set to happen at 1:00 that day immediately following the board lunch. The class will be held at the board office. Check it out and get registered on the IAR website if you’re in need.
Oh dear. Are you still using that old head shot from 1988 and no one has the heart to tell you it’s….well….just awful? It’s time to freshen up your professional photo, thanks to a great photography special from NWIA Affiliate Member Bobier Portrait Studio!
REALTOR® PHOTO SPECIAL at Bobier Portrait Studio
ONE DAY ONLY, EXCLUSIVELY FOR NWIA MEMBERS
Thursday, October 15
at Bobier Portrait Studio
2515 Dakota Ave, South Sioux City, NE
Call the studio to schedule your appointment, (402) 494-5192.
Appointments preferred but walk-in’s are also welcome.
Take advantage of this chance to update your professional head shot for just $50! Price includes session and one digital image of your choice. Additional images and retouching are also available.
Thanks to Andrea and the Bobier Portrait team for providing this amazing offer exclusively to NWIA members!
We’re pleased to welcome the following new members to the Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS® in September. It’s always wonderful to see new folks understand and embrace the power of the REALTOR® brand.
Be sure to say hello and welcome these folks aboard when you see them out and about.
Keller Williams Siouxland
Linsey Dumkrieger
Keller Williams Siouxland
Connie Julius
Epic Realty, Inc.
Doug Julius
Epic Realty, Inc.
Jamie Upton
Keller Williams Siouxland
Jessica Johnson
Dowden-Hinn, REALTORS
The following new affiliate joined the NWIABOR in the month of September. Welcome aboard!
Elite Staffing LLC
Contact: Hope Schaefer
Kelly Burge, CEO of the Northwest Iowa Regional Board of Realtors has been awarded the prestigious Omega Tau Rho Medallion of Service, a national award bestowed for her contributions to the professional association and service to the Realtor profession. The award was presented September 23 during the Iowa Association of Realtors annual convention in Altoona.
The Omega Tau Rho Medallion of Service is awarded to members of the Realtor organization who meet specific leadership criteria on local, state, and national levels. Once a medallion is awarded, the recipient is a member of the prestigious Omega Tau Rho fraternity for life.
“This award is truly an honor as it marks Kelly’s exemplary dedication and service to the Realtor members of Sioux City and northwestern Iowa,” said Dave Bert, CEO of the Iowa Association of Realtors. “Kelly’s leadership and longstanding passion for excellence are well-recognized across our state and throughout the entire Realtor association,” he said.
Burge began her career in 1999 with the Greater Sioux City Board of Realtors and has served as the organization’s Executive Officer for the past 13 years. She successfully led the organization through a variety of changes during her tenure, including a recent merger with two adjacent Realtor boards to form the Northwest Iowa Regional Board of Realtors.
Omega Tau Rho was created in 1950 and is a National Association of Realtors honorary fraternity comprised of approximately 4000 members. The Omega Tau Rho Medallion of Honor elegantly captures the esteem in which inductees in this honorary fraternity are held by fellow REALTORS®. The medallion is two-inches in diameter and is made of solid brass with an antique gold ox finish in embossed hand relief.
The Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS® is delighted to offer two outstanding continuing education classes on Friday, October 16. Both events will be held at Bev’s on the River, Sioux City.
Join us from 8 AM to 11 AM for Beyond the Transaction. Ever shaken your head after a transaction wondering what happened? Perhaps the answer lies in client relationships. This course covers buyer and seller agency representation and the responsibilities and ethics of each agency role. The course will increase your professionalism and competency in dealings with the general public. 3 hours CE credit is available. Course cost is $40 if registered by October 9, $50 after that date.
Plan to stick around for the afternoon and join us from 1 to 4 PM for Making A Splash With The ICE Strategy. Rapidly shifting loyalties and expectations must be met with solid service: online AND face-to-face. You need ICE! This course teaches the Incredible Client Experience today’s marketplace demands. Learn to evaluate your business processes and plan a sure-footed path to consumer confidence about the “cool” services you offer. 3 hours CE credit is available. Course cost is $40 if registered by October 9, $50 after that date.
Registration information for both classes was sent to members via e-mail on September 9. Members needing assistance locating the e-mail with registration links should contact the board office at (712) 255-8810.
About Our Speaker
Motivational humorist, real estate business strategist, consultant and author Karel Murray engages her audiences with a mix of attitude, perspective, humor and relevant, timely content that inspires accountability for achieving results. She opens and closes conferences nationally and internationally with a memorable energy, impactful insight about personal accountability and provides relevant, immediately applicable information for attendees.
Having presented to over 75,000 people in her career, her extensive real estate experience as a past managing broker and professional speaking background combine for an incredible attendee experience. Karel has earned the National Speakers Association CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) and the Real Estate Educators Association DREI (Distinguished Real Estate Instructor) designations and is a past President of the Real Estate Educators Association (REEA).
The board office has received word that long-time REALTOR® and NWIA member Gordon Hansch passed away Tuesday, September 1. Gordon received his Broker’s license in April 1986 and had been with DOWDEN-HINN, REALTORS® in Spirit Lake for over 26 years. He had worked previously in Fort Dodge with Iowa Realty.
In addition to his membership with the Northwest Iowa Regional Board, Gordon was a secondary member of the Iowa Great Lakes Board of REALTORS®.
Arrangements are pending at the Schuchert Funeral Home in Spirit Lake. Online condolences may be sent to the family via the funeral home website.
The members and staff of the Northwest Iowa Regional Board of REALTORS® send our thoughts and condolences to both the Hansch family and the DOWDEN-HINN, REALTORS® family at this time.
