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Dear Wisconsin Realtors Association....

By
Real Estate Agent with EXP Realty 414-525-0563 57026-90 Broker

Dear Wisconsin Realtors Association...

 

  We feel it necessary (again) to write this post and pensend it to you  because our letters sent in other election years must have gotten misplaced with the change of officers...or ?

  We are registered voters....over 21....and vote consistenly in local, state and federal elections.  Beyond that we are educated voters.  We have studied the candidates, know the issues and have decideVoted which candidates will get on vote on November 6th.

    As you know...you sent a much more elaborate mailer earlier this month...just last week I believe.  The expense incurred in writing, graphic production, printing and mailing is NOT JUSTIFIED.  If you wish to make YOUR support known...please do it on the WRA website without incurring thousands of dollars in expense telling us how to vote. 

    Try doing a poll and ask Realtors how many people decided...or changed their vote due to this expenditure. We are willing to bet...a very very tiny percentage of voters allow your endorsement to sway their votes.

     House the homeless.....add to the Habitat fund...do something worthwhile.  Spending mega bucks delivering your message...regardless whether or not it is a candidate we support...is useless.

        
       Sign Us...

 

          Sally K. & David L. Hanson

           Educated Responsible Voters

           Wisconsin Licensed Real Estate Brokers

Posted by

Sally K. & David L. Hanson, ABR, CDPE, CSS, e-Pro,ILHM, REDS


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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Boy do I agree with this blog,  I sooner see the money go to a better place like you suggested.

 

Oct 15, 2018 02:54 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Sally K. & David L. Hanson,

Wow..love this letter..... Amen!! The money could be spent on such worthwile things like you suggested!!

Oct 15, 2018 03:26 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Good for you both!!!!  Put the money spent to better use and I'm glad you told them that. 

Oct 15, 2018 06:37 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Sally & David, just change the names of the States and this applies in all 50 states, Endre

Oct 15, 2018 11:04 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Sally.

To the best of my knowledge our State Association has never done that.  If they do, you can bet my letter won't be so kind.

Oct 16, 2018 01:39 AM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
"Sold with Potranco Realty"

Putting it out in a public post should land on open ears we hope to better use association dollars. 

Oct 16, 2018 02:55 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

So what's your point?  I mean, um, few people actually study issues and candidates.  When the herd relies on the news, groups, associations and the like to "know" how to vote we are all screwed.

Just sayin'...

Oct 16, 2018 03:24 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Associations exist Jay Markanich because membership is "mandatory"...voting "their way" certainly is not....

Oct 16, 2018 04:26 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

The problem with the association telling us who to vote for is that MOST often, we are from 2 different mindsets - they are 'employees' who have concerns about wages, benefits, etc. We, on the other hand, are small business owners and have a totally different AND more in-depth view of government and issues altogether.

Our issues are vastly different and because of our in-depth research on candidates and our understanding of the 'system.'  We even know better what is best for them! One example - small businesses thrive when the government is kept at bay and out of our pockets; it allows us to grow and employee more people. 

Anyway, having Associations try to sway us online is bad enough but, to spend MORE of OUR money to send out expensive mailers, Sally....well, it proves my previous points! Riciculous!

Great letter, BTW!

Oct 16, 2018 06:32 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Well Endre Barath, Jr. as my Father used to say...if everyone else jumps in the Lake...are you jumping too ? Becuz everyone does it doesn't make it right...True story Debe Maxwell, CRS ...I really don't need or appreciate anyone directing my vote !

Oct 16, 2018 08:11 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Your perspective is shared by many.

Have an outstanding week.

Oct 16, 2018 08:27 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

I was kidding when I said what's your point!  Your point was a great one!

 

Oct 16, 2018 08:32 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Just teasing you Jay Markanich ...it's my job you know !

Oct 16, 2018 08:34 AM