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June 19, 2017 |
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In Memoriam: Jim Stanton Supra DisplayKEY Invoices Sent SPAAR REALTOR® Michael VanGrinsven Earns GRI Designation SPAAR Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors Renew your Continuing Education Credits by June 30 Registration Now Open for the REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament 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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In Memoriam: Jim Stanton The Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® is saddened to announce the passing of long-time member Jim Stanton. Jim Stanton has been in the Real Estate business for 55+ years, and developing land for 40+ years. He has developed more than 6,000 home sites in 28 different cities. He was inducted into the MN Real Estate Hall of Fame in 2014. Celebration of Life will take place 11 AM Friday, June 23, 2017 at the New Hope Church, 4225 Gettysburg Avenue N., New Hope, MN. Visitation will take place from 4-8 PM Thursday (6/22) also at the CHURCH, and 1 hr prior to service. Interment, Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis. JIM'S OBITUARY |
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Supra DisplayKEY Invoices Sent Supra has sent invoices to current DisplayKEY holders. Invoices are due on or before July 17, 2017. Please note: The annual lease fee for the DisplayKEY is slightly lower than this past year. If you have any questions regarding your lease invoice, please contact Supra directly at 1-877-699-6787. |
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SPAAR REALTOR® Michael VanGrinsven Earns GRI Designation SPAAR REALTOR® Michael VanGrinsven was recently awarded the highly acclaimed national Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. In completing the required curriculum, VanGrinsven of RE/MAX Prodigy in Maplewood, 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. |
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SPAAR Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors Consider being on the Board of Directors for the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®. The 2017 Nominating Committee is looking to fill three director positions. This position has a three-year term and directors are asked to make attending all Board meetings a priority. SPAAR is also accepting applications for three officer positions: Treasurer, President-elect, and President. How will I benefit? As a Board Member youll have:
- Opportunities to both learn from and teach others
- Direct involvement in decisions that affect the association
- A broader professional network of members, the community and civic leaders
- New experiences that develop professional and personal skills
- Social opportunities that often lead to lasting friendships
If you are interested in applying for a Board of Directors position, please complete an application form and return it to Tracey Douglas no later than Friday, June 30, 2017. |
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June is License Renewal Month: Review Your CE Transcript All licenses are on a two-year renewal cycle. All agents are required to complete at least 15 hours of approved Continuing Education every year, for a total of 30 in each renewal cycle. The 2016 - 2017 module requirement is "Residential Contracts. The deadline for continuing education credits is June 30, 2017 (Agents should check with their broker as their deadline could be earlier). Make sure you have met all your requirements by visiting www.pulseportal.com and following the INSTRUCTIONS TO VIEW YOUR CE TRANSCRIPT. Note: In order to receive an email notification in the case of license suspension, please make sure that your email address is current with the MN Department of Commerce. If you have any questions, please contact the association at 651-776-6000. |
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Registration Now Open for the REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament REALTORS Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament is July 24 at MendakotaCountry Club. A long-time SPAAR tradition, the roots of this tournament reach back to 1923. This classic was established "in recognition of the spirit of cooperation within the membership." Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Please contact Joe McKinley at SPAAR: 651-772-6344. REGISTRATION |
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Upcoming Education & Events
- 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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Bartz, Samuel |
Coldwell Banker Burnet |
Christiansen, Courtney |
Keller Williams Premier Realty |
Danielson, Austin |
Keller Williams Integrity NW |
DuBe, Erin |
Coldwell Banker Burnet |
Fangel, Blake |
Keller Williams Classic Realty |
Fritz, Amy |
Keller Williams Classic Realty |
Green, Harold |
National Realty Guild |
Halberg, Robert |
Coldwell Banker Burnet |
Johnson, Jessica |
Edina Realty, Inc. |
Larkin, Virginia |
Hans Hagen Homes, Inc. |
Larson, Kevin |
Edina Realty, Inc. |
Ludwigson, John |
Edina Realty, Inc. |
Minich, Susan |
ABC Realty, LLC |
Olson, Timothy |
Keller Williams Preferred Rlty |
Palony, Peter |
RE/MAX Lakes Area Realty- Baxt |
Rischer, Levi |
Edina Realty, Inc. |
Vasey, Steven |
Vees Home Inspections |
Vue, Chee |
Creative Results |
Wetterlind, Tiffany |
Keller Williams Classic Realty |
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