ZOOM-ing with Leaders and Members On Wednesday, April 15, 2020 we held our first virtual general membership event via Zoom. (Zoom is a free online platform for audio, video and text communications via computers and other devices, including phones. See: www.zoom.us for more info.)Thank you to the 40 members who took time to join us. [...]

Important Message Regarding COVID-19 In response to the growing public health concern and school closings regarding the COVID-19 virus, the Lakes Area REALTORS® Association Board of Directors is taking the precautionary step to suspend all in-person meetings, appointments, classes, and events effective Monday, March 16 through Tuesday March 31, 2020. We will continue to monitor information from respected resources [...]

Highlights from DC – 2019 REALTOR Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo L.A.R.A. Leadership at NAR 360* in DC, May 2019 Lakes Area REALTORS® Association President Wade Williams and CEO Denise Schultz traveled to D.C. for the annual National Association of REALTORS event on behalf of the assosciation. Becky Merwin and Bernie Weiss attended [...]

The Lakes Area REALTORS Association publishes the only Lakes Area map that features the public and private lake access points on the following local lakes: Beulah, Como, Delavan, Geneva, Lauderdale (Green, Middle, and Mill), Potter, Powers, Rice, Twin (Elizabeth and Mary) and Whitewater. You can pick up a map at Stillwater Coffee Company (Elkhorn), the [...]

Realtors® Recognize Leaders The Lakes Area REALTORS Association recognized their first class of Emeritus Members at the organization’s annual banquet at Hawk’s View Golf Club on December 8, 2018. REALTOR® Emeritus status is granted to a REALTOR® member who has held membership in the National Association for a cumulative period of forty (40) years and [...]

NAR REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo – May 14-19, 2018 What do thousands of REALTORS® and their Association Executives do in D.C. for an entire week? I’ll give you an overview through the eyes of your 2018 President Becky Merwin and CEO Denise Schultz*. I will preface this by saying every REALTOR® should try [...]

2018 Directors Excited to Move to LBA Building Contact: Becky Merwin, L.A.R.A. President – (262) 215-4000 Dave Molenda, L.B.A. President – (414) 322-3258 For Immediate Release January 13, 2018…Elkhorn, Wisconsin … Local Realtors® and Builders Unite! As southeastern Wisconsin experiences impressive economic growth, it’s natural that the local professionals who provide housing would [...]

2017 LARA Realtor of the Year Wade Williams - Photo by Ideal Impressions Photography For Immediate Release  December 1, 2017…Elkhorn, Wisconsin … Wade Williams Named 2017 REALTOR® of the Year.  During this year-end banquet season, programs and speeches can become lengthy. On December 1 at Hawk’s View Golf Club the leadership of Lakes Area [...]

2018 Board of Directors (Not pictured: Kyle Scott) For Immediate Release December 1, 2017…Elkhorn, Wisconsin … 2018 Board of Directors Ready to “OWN IT!" With an inspiring balance of seasoned real estate professionals and motivated young leaders, the Lakes Area Realtors Association is prepared for a successful 2018 under the Leadership of the [...]

Volunteer Director Jason, Club Director "Mr. Jeff" Contreras, and grateful program participants accept a grant from LARA CEO Denise Schultz on behalf of local members and the Wisconsin REALTORS(R) Foundation at the Boys and Girls Club of Walworth County on September 18. REALTORS® SUPPORT LOCAL BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB The Lakes Area REALTORS® [...]