Weekly Notices
May 19, 2023
Spokane REALTOR® Award Winners
The winners of the Spokane REALTOR awards were announced on May 17th at our annual luncheon as follows:

  • Dezda Finn, Dezda Finn Realty - REALTOR® of the Year
  • Jennifer Shupe, Real Estate Marketplace NW - Steve Flinn REALTOR® Achievement 
  • John Baker, Century 21 Beutler and Associates – REALTOR® Community Service 
  • Matt Burchill, Spokane County Title - Affiliate of the Year
  • Eric Lyons, Habitat for Humanity- Partner of the Year
  • Vanessa Behan - Spokane’s Citizen of the Year
  • Ken Lewis, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices – Legacy of Service Award
  • Chris Olney, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson - Gary Fox Award
  • Terence Sullivan, Sullivan Realty - Presidential Award
  • Sharon Houston, Spokane REALTORS® – Staff Award
Chris Olney, Matt Burchill, Ken Lewis, John Baker, Jennifer Shupe, Haydn Halstead, Dezda Finn, Eric Lyons, Terry Sullivan, Sharon Houston, Tom Hormel
Also announced were the 1st through 4th place winners of the 3rd Grade Poster and Essay Contest. Stop by the Spokane REALTOR® office and see the posters.
What a beautiful Taco Tuesday!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Taco Tuesday on May 16th. The weather was great, the food was fantastic and the company was outstanding. Be sure to save the date and join us on June 13th for our next Taco Tuesday!
Women's Council of REALTORS® Spokane-Eastern Washington Carnival
Join the Women's Council of REALTORS® Spokane-Eastern Washington at their CARNIVAL on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 1PM to 4PM, 4407 N Division.

WCR Members FREE $5 non-members.

To view the flyer, click here.
Luau on the Bluff - June 14, 2023
Wed, Jun 14, 2023 5:00 PM PST
Luau on the Bluff
Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, Spokane
A Special Thank you to our sponsors seen below.

Spokane REALTORS® is hosting an evening of fun to raise money for two amazing charities.
Join us for an evening of fun:
  • Dinner
  • Live Music
  • Live Auction
  • Diamond Dash presented by Pounders Jewelers
  • 50/50 Cash Drawing
  • Dessert Dash
 
All proceeds from this event will go to "Beats & Rhythms" and "Family Promise of Spokane"
 
Deadline to purchase tickets is June 6th:
  • Table of 8 purchase - $350
  • Advance Purchase of Individual tickets - $45
  • Door individual ticket pricing - $65 (if still available.)
 
No REFUNDS after June 6th
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Spokane REALTORS® Golf Tournament - July 27, 2023

LOCATION HAS CHANGED
We’ll be @ Indian Canyon Golf Course

Registration Deadline: July 14th

Teams of four will start shotgun style at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 27th, at Indian Course Golf Course. After a round of golf, we'll gather in the club house for lunch and prizes.

Limited number of spots available.
Don't delay, CLICK HERE to sign your team up today.

Questions - call Tami Peterson at (509) 326-9222 or Kevin Dickerson at (509) 919-0385.Text Link
MLS Lockbox Update
You Asked and We're Answering
There's a Form for That!
Part 11: Forms 40 and 40A
Join WR Legal Hotline lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons and Camden Schutte (DB for Coldwell Banker 360, Coldwell Banker Best Homes and 360 Property Management, on the Olympic Peninsula, Whidbey & Fidalgo Islands) in today's must-watch Legal Hotline episode! This discussion looks at Forms 40 and Form 40A, Compensation Disbursement forms (Escrow Instructions).
Membership Benefits for You
Did you know how many benefits you have as being a REALTOR® member? For the rest of 2023, your membership committee will be sharing with you videos in a new “Did You Know?” series, that showcases some of the many member benefits you have because you are a REALTOR®. Stay tuned to your weekly notices each Friday!
Be Good with your Signs
Offending Behavior

If you post a listing sign off your listed property, post more than one sign, or leave them up long after your listing sells, you risk a fine by code enforcement.

The laws are different, depending on the location of your listing. Find out more with this handy resource.
Be good with your signs.


Presented by Spokane REALTORS®.
 


If you notice any permanent "off-premises" branded yard signs, please report the location of those signs, with a photograph and any other relevant information, to: signs@spokanerealtor.com.
Industry Direct Schedule of Events
Industry Direct is a monthly source for news and content from Realtor.com® Industry Relations. For a selection of upcoming events, click here
NAR Spire
Mentorship Program
NAR’s Spire program helps individuals learn the fundamentals of the real estate industry, fosters education, empowers serious consideration of real estate as a career path, and cultivates the development of generational wealth through property ownership.

Mentees will gain access to live virtual events and experts involved in residential real estate, commercial real estate, land, administrative roles, property management and more.

Mentors will provide mentees with one-on-one guidance, in-person networking advice, and a personalized perspective.

Watch a three-minute introductory video here:
Click/tap on the appropriate button to begin your application:
Current Market and Membership Information from your Association:
April 2023
Monthly Home Sales Report
April 2023
Year-to-date Home Sales Report
March 2023
Member Roster Update
See the Members-only market information online here.
MLS Weekly News and Information
Keep up with rule changes, get tips and tricks and see the monthly MLS totals. 

Don’t forget to check this valuable resource!
2023 SAR Board of Directors
2023 SAR Committee Chairs
2023 SAR Staff
SR and Community Calendars:
Member Resources: