SPAAR Offices Closed on July 4

Congrats to Past President Bob Clark

Nominations for Board of Directors Due June 30

Renew your Continuing Education Credits by June 30

SPAAR REALTOR® Jane Bakr Earns GRI Designation

Upcoming Education & Events

Bring in the SPAAR Squad for your Next Office Meeting

Twin Cities Housing Market Statistics

Welcome, New Members!

SPAAR Offices Closed on July 4

SPAAR offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

Congratulations to Past President Bob Clark

SPAAR would like to congratulate Past President Bob Clark on being elected as MN Realtors Treasuer for fiscal year 2018. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Clark on this well deserved accomplishment.

Nominations for Board of Directors Due June 30

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 you’ll 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.

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.

SPAAR REALTOR® Jane Bakr Earns GRI Designation

SPAAR REALTOR® Jane Bakr was recently awarded the highly acclaimed national Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. In completing the required curriculum, Bakr of RE/MAX Advisors in Burnsville, 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.

Upcoming Education & Events

• REALTORS Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament. Monday, July 24. REGISTRATION
• SPAAR Tech Dump-Member Appreciation Day. Friday, Aug. 4, 11am-2pm. REGISTRATION
• Simple Strategies to Generate More Leads. Thursday, Aug. 17, 10:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-3:00pm. REGISTRATION
• Saint Paul Saints Game. Thursday, Aug. 24, 5:30pm-9:30pm. REGISTRATION
• Housing Day at the MN State Fair. Monday, Aug. 28, 10:00am-3:00pm. 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.