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In this Issue   December 12, 2016

We Are Pleased to Announce

SPAAR Announces Holiday Hours

Better Communities Award Nominees

Apply for 30 Under 30 2017

Upcoming Education & Events

Bring in the SPAAR Squad for your Next Office Meeting

Twin Cities Housing Market Statistics

Welcome, New Members!

Connect with us!
 
 
 
 

 

 


 

We Are Pleased to Announce...

The SPAAR Board of Directors, at their November 2016 meeting, made the decision to reduce first quarter 2017 MLS fees by $40.00 (the total amount for first quarter dues be $80.00 after the credit). In addition SPAAR will not be passing along the 2017 fee increase from NorthstarMLS to our members; the association will absorb the fee increase as a member benefit, resulting in 2017 MLS fees being the same as in 2016.

 
 

SPAAR Announces Holiday Hours

SPAAR offices will be closed on the following days/times during the holidays:

  • December 23-office closed in observance of Christmas Eve
  • December 26-office closed in observance of Christmas Day
  • December 30-office closed at noon in observance of New Year’s Eve
  • January 2-office closed in observance of New Year’s Day
 
 

Better Communities Award Nominees

Congratulations to SPAAR’s nominees for the Better Communities Award! This award recognizes SPAAR members who are doing great things in the community by volunteering with a nonprofit, raising money for a cause or tackling a civic project. This winner of the Better Communities Award will be announced at SPAAR’s Winter Social on January 12. The winner will receive a check for $1,000.00 for the nonprofit or charitable organization of their choice. The Better Communities Award is sponsored by your Community Engagement Committee.

Congratulations to each of the nominees:

  • Michelle Anderson, RE/MAX Results
  • Brian Frey, Coldwell Banker Burnet
  • Jan Stevens, Coldwell Banker Burnet
  • Gary LeClaire, Edina Realty
  • Mark & Susan Freeburg, Edina Realty
  • Lisa Stevens, Vibrant Realty

Beginning 12/16, each of the nominees will be featured in blog posts on SPAAR’s website and Facebook page. We want to introduce each of the nominees and share how they are working to build better communities.

 
 

Apply for 30 Under 30 2017

Are you killing it in sales, taking on leadership roles, or making a difference in your community? You may have what it takes to join the ranks of the 30 Under 30 class of 2017. REALTOR® Magazine is accepting applications now through Jan. 17. All members of the National Association of REALTORS® who will be under the age of 30 as of May 31, 2017 are invited to apply.

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Upcoming Education & Events

  • Get to Know Woodbury. Thursday, Dec. 15, 8am-11:30am. REGISTRATION
  • How Much Home Can You Really Afford. Monday, Jan. 9, 1pm-4pm. REGISTRATION
  • Metro YPN Kickoff and Happy Hour. Thursday, Jan. 12, 5pm-6pm, at the Ox Cart Ale House. REGISTRATION
  • SPAAR Winter Social. Thursday, Jan. 12, 6pm-9pm, at A'BULAE. 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
Basgall, Gregory Keller Williams Classic Realty
Boettcher, Evan Keller Williams Integrity RE
Carney, Joseph Keller Williams Integrity RE
Lee, Nao Greater Midwest Realty
Lundquist, Joshua Keller Williams Classic Realty
Mansur, Nicholas Keller Williams Integrity RE
Miller, Tracee Keller Williams Premier Realty
Monroe, Mercedes Keller Williams Premier Realty
Mueller, John Edina Realty, Inc.
Murphy, Timothy National Realty Guild
Sanden, Andrew Keller Williams Integrity Rlty
Smith, Cody Keller Williams Integrity NW
Urang, Cheryl Coldwell Banker Burnet
Workenh, Elias Integrity Realty