August eNewsletter A publication by the Mid-Valley Association of REALTORS® Issue XXII 2021 |
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In this Issue:
Message from the Board President
Education Opportunities
Take the 2021 "Y" Challenge
Commercial Real Estate Resources
Which Team are you supporting? Cast your VOTE!
REALTOR® Member Resources
Stand up for Home Owners Rights - RPAC
Executive Officer & New REALTORS® Report
MVAR®, OR® & NAR® Resources
Oregon REALTORS® Survey
Check out our Business Partners
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A message from the President
Happy August, Mid-Valley Association of REALTORS®:
So much has been happening at the Executive Level of both the MVAR® Board of Directors & the Community Foundation Board; I am sure by now, you’ve noticed two campaigns that we are asking for your support in.
The first, we are asking you to consider investing in RPAC. Since 1969, the REALTORS Political Action Committee has promoted the election of pre-REALTOR candidates across the United States. Did you know that RPAC is a one of a kind political group formed by Realtors, managed by Realtors, with a focus solely on issues that are critical for Realtors and Homeownership.
One of the most common questions we get when it comes to funding of RPAC dollars, comes down to party line support. RPAC contributions go towards electing and promoting pro-REALTOR® candidates regardless of their political affiliation, but based solely on their real estate issues.
Ultimately, RPAC protects your business from unnecessary regulations, fees and ensures safeguarding the future of our industry, our profession and the dream of homeownership.
The Community Foundation has been hard at work in creating the 2021 Y Challenge. Now, through December 31st, the MVAR® Community Foundation will match up to $10,000 of donations received to support the Y’s journey to serve our community.
BIG things are happening for MVAR® in 2021, between spearheading involvement in our local communities and ensuring the dream of homeownership is alive and well- I am proud of the movements our association is creating, building and championing. Your continued support never ceases to amaze me.
Thank you for being leaders in our community & our industry.
Ashleigh Fordham, President
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General Membership Meeting |
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Join us In Person or Virtual
Wednesday, August 11th
8:30am - 10:00am
Keynote Speaker - Colin Mullane, NAR® RPAC Trustees Committee Chair
Proposed Bylaw amendments (view here) - REALTOR® Members will vote
Guest Speaker: Eunice Kim, Project Manager
City of Salem
Our Salem Project
(1 continued education hour)
Or you can join us in person at the Scottish Rite
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SPECIAL NOTICE TO REALTOR® MEMBERS
PROPOSED BYLAW AMENDMENTS
The Board of Directors at their annual retreat/planning session earlier this year assigned a task force committee to review the current Bylaws of the Mid-Valley Association of REALTORS®. Extensive work sessions resulted with a full Board Review of the recommended changes at the July 12, 2021 Board of Directors Meeting. The Board of Directors on July 12, 2021 approved unanimously the recommendations received for review and vote by the REALTOR® membership.
The above Proposed Bylaw Amendments will be presented to the REALTOR® members at the General Membership Meeting scheduled August 11, 2021 at 8:30 AM for a vote.
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August 2021 Continued Education Class Schedule
General Membership Meeting - Our Salem Project - Eunice Kim, Project Manager City of Salem
1 Continued Education Hour
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
8:30am - 10:00am
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar and In Person
OR You may register below to join us in person
Professional Standards Training
4 Continued Education Hours and satisfies Code of Ethics Requirement
Wednesday, August 18, 2021
8:00am-12:00pm
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
MVAR® is assigned a group discount code – your class is free when you input discount code: 7095PROSTANDARDS2021
Risk Advisory - Home Inspector Found Mold, What Now!
Mark Ritacco, Certified Indoor Environmental
1 Continued Education Hour
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Virtual Zoom Webinar
GRI - Sellers
6 Continued Education Hours
Thursday & Friday, September 9 & 10, 2021
9:00am - Noon
GRI - Buyers
6 Continued Education Hours
Thursday & Friday September 16 & 17, 2021
9:00am - Noon
Mark your calendar for Upcoming Events and Educational Opportunities:
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A message from the Community Foundation
The MVAR® Community Foundation is headed into an exciting adventure as we partner with the YMCA building project for the new “Y” and our community.
They serve our community – not just Salem; they serve infants to elderly; workouts to meetings; needy to wealthy; city life to rural living; and have a great love for anyone who comes to them. I always think of the “Y” as a place to swim and workout; but I am learning it is much more than just a gym or fitness source. They provide childcare for impoverished families; a place to seek refuge; a place for guidance and hope.
Our MVAR® Community Foundation “Y” challenge is well on the way to the $10,000 goal. As of today we have raised a total of over $1,500 (compliments of MVAR® members and Geneva’s “Sidewalk Talk” event) and a commitment for another $2,000 from another charitable foundation!! We have an unprecedented opportunity to be part of something historical and futuristic. 😊
REALTOR® and Affiliate Members – we challenge you to help us raise $10,000 to be matched by MVAR® Community Foundation. Come on – you can do it! What a unique opportunity to share with your children, grandchildren and your clients – I contributed to the new YMCA building – a pillar in our community!
Geneva Financial will be sponsoring “Sidewalk Talk” for the next few months every third Thursday at 388 State Street (in the alley) from 4:00 to 6:00pm where they will provide a time for mingling, snacks and beverages. The last event was a blast - Jazz music, friends, laughter and donations for our foundation to give back to our community.
I also want to remind all of you we will be doing the MVAR® Community Foundation dessert auction at the new and improved Awards Banquet and Installation Dinner. Details to follow – a “black and white” event – post - COVID – celebrating you folks in our industry.
Have a great summer and I look forward to “seeing” all of you!
Lisa McCormick, MVAR® Community Foundation President
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REALTOR® & AFFILIATE Members have donated $2,320.00 to date!!
Thank you - we are very grateful for your generosity!
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A message from our Willamette Valley Governmental Affairs Director
Surprise! There are not any issues currently percolating where I am asking you to participate and make your REALTOR® voice heard (shocking, I know)!
I hope you were able to attend the WVGAC 2021 Legislative Recap Event on July 29th. If not, Oregon REALTORS® has prepared a comprehensive summary, “2021 Legislative Session Recap”, which is available here.
Enjoy your summer!
Please mark your calendars now for this upcoming important meeting:
MVAR® Government Affairs Committee Meeting
Topics: Our Salem Zoning Subcommittee and Local issues updates
Guest Speakers: Eunice Kim, Long Range Planning Manger
Austin Ross, Planner I
City of Salem, Community Development Department
For information about these or any government affairs related issue, or to be placed on the list to get updates on regional issues and future WVGAC meetings, please contact Willamette Valley Government Affairs Director, Selina Barnes, at [email protected] or (503) 510-0830.
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Silverton Property Tour Revival
When: Thursdays at 9:30 am
Kick-Off Location: Oregon Crafters Market 215 N Water St., Silverton
To submit a property for tour:
· Use ‘Silverton Property Tour’ as your email subject line.
· Attach a copy of the property information sheet.
· Confirm the property tour date in your message.
· If your seller has any specific health protocol requirements while we are touring their home, please include that information in your submittal.
· Submittals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the preceding Tuesday
Tour Mailing List:
With so many other changes there will be updates needed to the tour mailing list! Owners or admins - please send an updated email roster to [email protected] to help expedite changes.
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Woodburn Tours will begin in September
(1st and 3rd Tuesday's of every month)
Tours First and Third Tuesday's of the Month at 10:00 am
All Tour's meet at First American Title Insurance Company
681 Glatt Cir, Woodburn OR 97071
503-981-0016
Send your request for Tour no later than 10:00 a.m. the Monday prior to [email protected]
Notices will be sent out as close to noon as possible on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month for the tour to take place the following next day (Tuesday)
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Commercial REALTOR® Member Resources |
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NAR Research anticipates that sales and commercial leasing will continue to expand in 2021 and more strongly in 2022. Sustained job creation, more consumer spending, and the continuing return of the workforce to the office underpinned the commercial real estate market's recovery across all property sectors in the first half of 2021.
Commercial sales transactions during the first half of 2021 Up 34% from one year ago.
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Oregon REALTORS® wants to hear from you! |
We’re partnering with the Oregon REALTORS® on a membership survey. REALTORS® who complete the survey can choose to be entered in a drawing for a special thank you gift.
Take the survey today:
The survey is being conducted by American Strategies, an independent research firm. Results from this survey will only be viewed in total, and your name will never be used without your permission.
Thanks in advance for your participation!
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Will you be 1 of the 74 REALTORS to help reach our goal of 141 RPAC Investors protecting Home Owners rights and our Real Estate business?
We are asking for 12 REALTOR® members to invest $1,000 or more as a Major Investor of RPAC.
Have some fun and vote for your favorite team by August 31st! Which team will win and what REALTOR® will win a gift card?
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Your masked RPAC leaders want to know
which team are you supporting?
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REALTOR® and Affiliate Members - You heard it here! |
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The Professional Standards Training is scheduled Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from 8am-noon. The instructor for the class is Jan Ellingson.
This course is designed for members of Local and State Grievance Committee, Professional Standards Committee, Board of Directors and anyone interested in understanding the dispute resolution methods available through the National Association of REALTORS®. Attendees will understand their specific duties for the positions they hold and be able to navigate the process like a pro. This course gives 4 hour CE credit in Oregon and satisfies the Code of Ethics requirement.
MVAR® will cover the cost of this class for members interested in serving on the Professional Standards/Grievance Committee.
When registering PLEASE ENTER Discount Code 7095PROSTANDARDS2021
If you missed any of the Risk Advisory Classes held each month you can check out recordings of past presentations by clicking here! Also, we have other power points available on our website to view at your convenience at www.midvalleyassn.realtor.
Now is your opportunity to obtain your GRI Designation - TWO GRI CLASSES SCEDULED IN SEPTEMBER! https://www.midvalleyassn.realtor/education-seminars
If you missed our Code of Ethics class in March, as a member benefit we will offer another Code of Ethics class in the winter season 2021.
Don't forget - REALTORS® are required to complete Code of Ethics training of not less than 2 hours, 30 minutes of instructional time. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®. Below are the cycle dates for the Code of Ethics Training Requirement. Training must be completed at anytime during these established cycles. Current Cycle = January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2021 Check your Status Here.
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A Message from the Executive Officer
Hello REALTOR® and Affiliate Members,
Welcome to August!
Can you believe we are in the last month of Summer? I hope you have been enjoying the sunshine with family and friends catching some down time during these busy months.
Speaking of busy, your association has been hard at work with the Mid-Valley Association of REALTORS® Community Foundation 2021 "Y" Challenge. The Foundation will be matching up to $10,000 of the Association Member's contributions to support the next 100 years of the YMCA. You can help by making a donation now!
Have you seen our RPAC Masked Leaders Campaign? Your masked RPAC leaders want to know which team you root for. Vote for your favorite Team with your investment in RPAC and be entered into a door prize to receive a $100.00 gift card for the team shop that collects the most votes! MVAR® has a goal to reach - $35,000 by December 31st 2021! Cast your vote today!
Did you know if you change brokerage offices, change your email or phone number that it is important to contact your local association staff so we may update your records for the local, state and national associations? You can easily access the form necessary from our website under the forms tab!
We now are saving recordings on our website for viewing at your convenience at "REALTOR RESOURCES" of past class presentations.
Your association is always looking for members to be involved on one of our committees. We would encourage you to connect, build your network and support the work we do for you and other members including advocacy, continued educational courses, special events planning, and fund raising to give back to our community on your behalf. Just give us a call and find out how to get more involved or visit us online here!
Congratulations new REALTOR® and AFFILIATE Members for joining our Association as we continue to grow together. Be sure to check out the new member list below! A warm welcome and congratulations to our new and returning REALTOR® members.
Also, be sure to check out current announcements, calendar of classes, educational videos and much more on our website www.midvalleyassn.realtor.
Thank you for choosing Mid-Valley Association of REALTORS®
Jean Wheat-Palm, Executive Officer
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Welcome New REALTOR® Members |
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Angela Ward
Trevor Bledsoe
Valeriya Shalashova
Shakir Evans
Klinton Pippert
Emily Bowen
Sabrina Larivee
JoElle Drumheiser
Kelsey Elliot
Jeffery Robinson
Jessica Compton
Megan Harper
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Redfin
BST Realty, LLC
eXp Realty, LLC
Realty Solutions Northwest
Keller Williams Capital City
Keller Williams Capital City
Keller Williams Capital City
Realty One Group Willamette Valley
eXp Realty, LLC
Realty One Group Willamette Valley
BST Realty, LLC
eXp Realty, LLC
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Returning REALTOR® Members |
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Welcome REALTOR® Association Transfers |
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The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics |
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Sign Up for REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts
REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts, NAR’s advocacy texting platform, offers REALTOR® Associations and REALTORS® a way to stay connected directly from their cell phone or tablet. When a national or state legislative call for action is launched, subscribers get a short text message, containing information to take action.
REALTORS® can sign up for REALTOR® Party Mobile Alerts using the form below or by texting the word REALTORS to 30644.
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License Expiration on a Weekend? Don’t Wait Until the Last Minute
Does your license expire in any of the following months: July 2021, October, 2021, April 2022, July 2022, or December 2022? License expiration dates are always the last day of the month. Anytime your license expiration date is on Saturday or Sunday, we suggest you start your online renewal application in eLicense before the weekend. That way, if you have questions during the application process, there is time to contact the staff at the Oregon Real Estate Agency for help during business hours.
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Putting Members First
With the Right Tools, Right Now
In light of the challenges presented by COVID-19, and its impact on the real estate industry, NAR is taking steps to support members through these uncertain times. The Right Tools, Right Now initiative, which was activated once before in 2009, makes new and existing NAR products and services available for FREE or at significant discounts – right now – and is available to REALTORS®. Find out more here.
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"The two best investments a REALTOR® can make are in themselves and in the real estate industry. Investing in RPAC is the most simple, direct and impactful way of ensuring a bright future for our industry and private property rights".
- Krista Clark, RPAC Major Investor Council Chair.
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Why bank with Umpqua?
Because we're the kind of bank you'd take home to meet your parents-
the kind of bank you'd be proud to introduce to all your friends.
245 Commercial St SE Suite 200 Salem Or 97301 | Phone: 503.945.2139
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MVAR® 2020-2021 Leadership |
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Executive Committee
Ashleigh Fordham, President
Heidi Hazel, President-Elect
Zach Fischer, Vice President
Deanna Gwyn, Secretary/Treasurer
Judy Gysin, Past President
Directors
Damonian Pike
Onna McColly
Ron Liedkie
A J Nash
Sabrina Jones
Ashley Contreras
Affiliate Director
Lisa McCormick
North Santiam Council Chair
Drew Johnson
North Willamette Council Chair
Gina Audritsh
Trudi Schmidt
OAR Past President & WVGAC Representative
George Grabenhorst
Administration
Jean Wheat-Palm, Executive Officer
Cheryl Lolkema, Admin/Accounting Assistant
Deborah Hall, Member Services
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Committee Chairs
Government Affairs
Patrick Sieng
Craig Evans
Professional Development
Sabrina Jones
Special Events
Lisa McCormick
Professional Standards
Laura Dorn
Grievance Review
Don Meyer
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Mid-Valley Association of REALTORS®
Advocate, Educate & Serve
Upholding our Code of Ethics
Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm 503.540.0081
physical: 2794 12th St Salem Or 97302
mailing: PO Box 4114 Salem Or 97302
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