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In this Issue   July 3, 2017

SPAAR Offices Closed on July 4

2017 Third Quarter MLS Fees are Past Due

SPAAR REALTOR® Rebecca Fischer Earns GRI Designation

Bob Goldberg Named CEO of National Association of Realtors®

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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SPAAR Offices Closed on July 4

SPAAR offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Regular office hours will resume on Wednesday, July 5.

 
 

2017 Third Quarter MLS Fees are Past Due

Due to the 4th of July holiday, we will not be suspending MLS accounts for non-payment until Monday, July 10, 2017. As long as we receive payment prior to that date, your MLS account will remain active and you will not incur a $25.00 MLS reinstatement fee.

 
 

SPAAR REALTOR® Rebecca Fischer Earns GRI Designation

SPAAR REALTOR® Rebecca Fischer was recently awarded the highly acclaimed national Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. In completing the required curriculum, Fischer of Coldwell Banker Burnet in Apple Valley, 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.

 
 

Bob Goldberg Named CEO of National Association of Realtors®

National Association of Realtors®, June 23, 2017- REALTORS® have selected Bob Goldberg to succeed retiring NAR CEO Dale Stinton, effective August 1. Stinton is retiring in 2017 after 36 years at NAR, 12 as CEO. Goldberg currently serves as NAR senior vice president of Sales & Marketing, Business Development & Strategic Investments, Professional Development and Conventions.

NAR’s leadership team chose Goldberg after an extensive national search. He has been with NAR since 1995 and will be NAR's 12th CEO since the association was founded in 1908.

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Upcoming Education & Events

  • Lois Koffi Presents Halftime Check In Finish 2017 Strong. Thursday, July 13, 10am-12pm. MORE INFORMATION
  • REALTORS Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament. Monday, July 24. REGISTRATION
  • SPAAR Tech Dump-Member Appreciation Day. Friday, Aug. 4, 11am-2pm. REGISTRATION
  • Saint Paul Saints Game. Thursday, Aug. 24, 5:30pm-9:30pm. 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
Conner, Andrea Exclusive Realty Group, Inc.
Davis, Donna (Luana) Keller Williams Premier Realty
Fulford, Michael RA Commercial Inc.
Helmes, Hunter Realty Group, Inc.
Knutson, Jennifer Keller Williams Integrity Rlty
Krier, Kerry Edina Realty, Inc.
Mailatyar, Zaher Anchor Real Estate Trust, LLC
Raden, Jessica RE/MAX Advantage Plus
Renville, Todd RE/MAX Professionals
Thielen-Ekanger, Lisa Keller Williams Premier Realty
Welsh, Susan Tubbs Realty INC
Zielinski, Kimberly Home Key Realty