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In this Issue   August 7, 2017

Better Communities, One Meal at a Time

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

SEMR to Host CIPS Institute this Fall

Pack the Bus! SPAAR's Backpack Drive Ends August 11

Upcoming Education & Events

Bring in the SPAAR Squad for your Next Office Meeting

Twin Cities Housing Market Statistics

Welcome, New Members!

Connect with us!
 
 
 
 
 

 

 


 

Better Communities, One Meal at a Time

SPAAR Needs YOU! (And 99 of your friends!) SPAAR’s Community Engagement Committee has partnered with Meals From The Heart, a nonprofit based in Stillwater, that mobilizes teams of volunteers, for a meal-packing event at SPAAR on Friday, September 29. We need volunteers for one-hour shifts, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Each shift, two teams will go head-to-head to claim bragging rights.

Volunteer with your office, friends and family (age 10 and up). Put together a team with your office or company or join a team of all-stars. There is no charge for participating. Registration is through SPAAR’s website or call Joe at 651-772-6344. SPAAR Needs You!

Volunteers will package 30,000 servings of nutritious, chef-created meals for distribution to local food shelves. Did you know that food shelves in our area serve more than 15,000 families every month? You can help make an immediate, direct and significant impact on a serious problem.

Questions? Contact Joe McKinley at SPAAR: 651-772-6344 or jmckinley@spaar.com.

 
 

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

 
 

SEMR to Host CIPS Institute this Fall

Southeast Minnesota REALTORS® will be hosting a CIPS Institute this fall. Classes will be offered in September and October. Become a CIPS Designee by completing two core courses, three elective courses, submit the designation application demonstrating a minimum of 100 points of international experience and submit payment for a one-time application fee and yearly CIPS dues.

What is a CIPS?
A Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designee has undergone specialized training to complete international transactions seamlessly and with reduced risk. The CIPS designation is the only international designation recognized by the National Association of REALTORS®. Only REALTORS® who have completed the coursework and demonstrated considerable experience in international business can call themselves a CIPS designee, and use the name and logo.

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Pack The Bus! Now through August 11!

Let's finish strong: kids in our communities need school supplies to make this school year a success. You can help! This year's drive wraps up on Friday, August 11. Please drop off items at any SPAAR office or contact SPAAR to schedule a pick-up.

Thank you for your generous donations to SPAAR's 4th annual school supply and backpack drive. These backpacks (picture) were collected by Coldwell Banker's Woodbury office.

Not sure what to buy? Contact SPAAR for a list--or make a cash donation which will be used to purchase school supplies in bulk. You can also shop online at target.com (search "REALTOR") for SPAAR's wishlist or add to an online giftcard.

 
 

Upcoming Education & Events

  • Cybercrime: An Industry Under Siege. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 12pm-1pm. REGISTRATION
  • Instanet/Authentisign. Monday, Aug. 14, 2pm-4pm. REGISTRATION
  • 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
Aaron, James A Archi-Pix, LLC
Alexander, Gayle Greater Midwest Realty
Anderson, Harlan Garnet Real Estate Services
Becker, Lisa Keller Williams Classic Realty
Belisle, Allison Realty Needs Inc.
Bucchino, Andrew RE/MAX Results
Burggraff, Bethany Mingo Realty, Inc.
Cardinal, Rebecca Keller Williams Integrity Rlty
Chang, Sara Creative Results
Eischen, Leif A.M.P. Appraisals, Inc.       
Fleming, Stephen Agent Referral Network        
Flesch, Casey Archi-Pix, LLC
Haelterman, Tracy J Edina Realty, Inc.
Hansen, Victoria Fish MLS Realty
Hrastich, Nolan Edina Realty, Inc.
Huerta, Santiago Weichert, Realtors-Advantage
Ishaque, Khalid Keller Williams Integrity Rlty
Jordahl, Erik Keller Williams Premier Realty
Kasella Jr, Lawrence Coldwell Banker Burnet        
Larison, Michael Hanson Appraisal Services, Inc
Lor, Cheng Creative Results
Marble, Brandy Marathon Realty
Mortenson, Karen Move It Real Estate/Lakehomes.com
Novak, David Coldwell Banker Burnet        
Podshivaylov, Albert Coldwell Banker Burnet        
Pratt, Brenda RE/MAX Advantage Plus         
Remick, Bill Agent Referral Network        
Sampoang, Justin Voyager Appraisal Services
Schlagel, Lindsay Results Support Services, Inc
Schultz, Paul Keller Williams Integrity NW
Schwartau, Julie Keller Williams Integrity Rlty
Stefonick, Sofia Keller Williams Classic Realty
Toohey, Michaela Coldwell Banker Burnet        
Vang, Choua Creative Results
Vang, Xang Creative Results
Wessels, Ryan Wallin Residential Properties
Xiong, Lolue Keller Williams Premier Realty
Xiong, Tong Creative Results