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In this Issue   August 14, 2017

We Want to Take you Out to a Ball Game

SPAAR REALTOR® Larry Scaringe Earns GRI Designation

Call for Nominations: SPAAR Awards

Your August Issue of RealTrends is Now Available for Viewing Online

Don't Miss Housing Day at the Minnesota State Fair August 28

A Note from ShowingTime: Keep Your Profile Up to Date

Upcoming Education & Events

Bring in the SPAAR Squad for your Next Office Meeting

Twin Cities Housing Market Statistics

Welcome, New Members!

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We Want to Take you Out to a Ball Game

SPAAR's Metro YPN committee wants to take you out to the ball game on Thursday, August 24. Mingle with other SPAAR members, and cheer on the home team from the Terrace at CHS Stadium. This event is open to all REALTORS and Affiliate members. This is a ticketed event - only $35 per person (includes ticket to the game and dinner buffet)

Thank you to the following event sponsors: Liberty Title and Wells Fargo

GET YOUR TICKET

 
 

SPAAR REALTOR® Larry Scaringe Earns GRI Designation

SPAAR REALTOR® Larry Scaringe was recently awarded the highly acclaimed national Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. In completing the required curriculum, Scaringe of Twin Cities Dream Realty in St. Paul, joins other top REALTORS® in the residential real estate industry from across the nation who hold this designation. Additional information about the Institute and other educational opportunities for professional real estate agents may be obtained by contacting the Minnesota Association of REALTORS® at 800-862-6097.

 
 

Call for Nominations: SPAAR Awards

REALTOR® of the Year
Nominate a REALTOR® to win this year's REALTOR® of the Year Award for outstanding service in the industry. This person demonstrates dedication to the real estate profession and upholds a professional business reputation. The recipient is also involved in the greater real estate community through state or national REALTOR® organizations and/or affiliated groups. REALTOR® of the Year is also involved in non-real estate related community service activities. Entries must be submitted by November 30, 2017. Download a NOMINATION FORM, and email entries to tdouglas@spaar.com.

Better Communities Award
We are looking for members who are doing great things in the community for SPAAR's "Better Communities" Award. The award is given annually and its recipient honored at the Winter Social. A financial contribution of $1,000 will be awarded to the recipient’s charitable organization of choice. Eligibility Criteria: Nominees must be REALTOR® or Affiliate members in good standing with the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®. Nominees should be a recognized leader in some community endeavor. Their contributions to a program and/or an organization should result in improving the quality of life in our service area and serve to demonstrate they care about the total well-being of the community. The award is designed to recognize individual contributions, not association or company wide efforts. However, if an individual within a company is instrumental to the triumph of a group effort, he or she is eligible. Download a NOMINATION FORM and submit to Joe McKinley by December 1, 2017.

 
 

Your August Issue of RealTrends is Now Available for Viewing Online

In this month's issue: 

  • Thoughts on Consumers, Agents, Zillow and Redfin
  • Finding Housing Inventory
  • Amazon Enters Real Estate
  • Leading Brokerage Firms in 125 Metro Areas
  • Building and “Sailing” The Great Sales Organization
  • Expanding Your Team Through Acquisitions
  • The Secret to Successful Recruitment
  • Customer Experience is the Real Differentiator
  • Showing Index Shows 10% Increase from June 2016
  • Foreign U.S. Home Sales Dollar Volume Surges
  • The Valuation and Sale of Teams
  • What’s Going on with Brokerage Profitability?
  • Trump’s Dodd-Frank Regulatory Reforms Offer Future Relief
  • Malta—A Strong Economy
  • Sponsored: Systems for Success
  • Components of a Top Website

READ THE AUGUST 2017 ISSUE OF RealTrends

 
 

Don't Miss Housing Day at the Minnesota State Fair August 28

The Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®, MN REALTORS®, Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®, and Housing First Minnesota are coming together to host the largest gathering of housing industry professionals in the state! 

If you work in the housing industry, we invite you to join us for Housing Day at the Minnesota State Fair, on Monday, August 28. Bring your friends, family, and colleagues and represent your industry in front of thousands of fair-goers at the "Great Minnesota Get Together." Your local and state associations will have fun activities and a few surprises planned for you to add to your state fair experience. Activites and special events will be taking place between 10am and 3pm at the Horton Pavillions at Heffron Park. 

**Win tickets to the fair - watch SPAAR's Facebook Page for weekly Housing Day posts. Share the post and you could win a set of two fair tickets (two sets of two tickets will be awarded each week through the week of August 21).

REGISTER FOR HOUSING DAY AT THE MN STATE FAIR

 
 

A Note from ShowingTime: Keep Your Profile Up to Date

Keeping your notification settings and profile details current and up to date is quick and easy. Options such as default appointment settings, preferred listing notification methods and setting up an automatic calendar sync between your personal calendar and your ShowingTime appointments keeps you in control. Review your profile today.

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Upcoming Education & Events

  • Saint Paul Saints Game. Thursday, Aug. 24, 5:30pm-9:30pm. REGISTRATION
  • Housing Day at the Minnesota State Fair. Monday, Aug. 28, 10am-3pm. REGISTRATION
 
 

Bring in the SPAAR Squad for your Next Office Meeting

Looking for useful content for upcoming office meetings? SPAAR Squad is here to help! Our staff members are available to attend your meeting and speak about a variety of relevant topics. We also provide onsite training (some with free CE) for groups of 25 or more.

SPAAR SQUAD TOPIC LIST | SPAAR SQUAD REQUEST FORM

 
 

Housing Market Statistics

Get up-to-date housing market information here! SPAAR provides four different types of reports so you can offer your clients the most accurate housing data available. Click below to see how the market's doing.

Local Market Updates | Weekly Market Activity Report | Housing Supply Overview | Monthly Market Indicators

 
 

Welcome, New Members!

SPAAR would like to welcome all our new members! Thank you joining, and we look forward to helping you be successful in your business.

Member Name Company Name
Bowman, Mara Generations Real Estate Group
Clark, Emily Edina Realty, Inc.
Edstrom, Nicolle Keller Williams Integrity NW
Gerber, Adam Prudden & Company
Goertz, Amber Keller Williams Classic Realty
Hoffman, Parker Coldwell Banker Burnet        
Horwath, Tiffany Keller Williams Integrity Rlty
Humagai, Siva Creative Results
Huynh, David Exp Realty, LLC.
Jambor, Kathy America's Preferred Home Warranty
Janson, Eric Realty Group, Inc.
Knight, Catherine Coldwell Banker Burnet        
Kuehn, Isaac VSM Real Estate LLC
LaForce, Andrew Edina Realty, Inc.
Lee, Raeven Dellwood Realty LLC
LeVoir, James Realty Group, Inc.
Lombard, Melissa Mauzy Properties
Loss, Justin Keller Williams Classic Realty
Lund, Stacie Keller Williams Premier Realty
Marsh, Jeffrey Keller Williams Classic Realty
Meyer, Joshua Anchor Real Estate Trust, LLC
Miller, William Keller Williams Premier Realty
Miranda, Christy MN/DOT - Metro Division       
Nord, Joy Keller Williams Premier Realty
Thao, Bao Creative Results