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In this Issue   September 5, 2017

Take Action: Tell Congress to Reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program

2018 Membership Renewal Notices Sent Via Email

SPAAR 2017 Board of Directors Nominees

Nominate Somone for the Better Communities Award

Upcoming Education & Events

Bring in the SPAAR Squad for your Next Office Meeting

Twin Cities Housing Market Statistics

Welcome, New Members!

Connect with us!
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 


  Call For Action -  Let's Flood the House with Messages to Reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
 
 

2018 Membership Renewal Notices Sent Via Email

SPAAR 2018 Membership Renewal Notices were sent via email on August 18th from billing@spaar.com. If you do not see your Renewal Notice in your Inbox, please check your SPAM and Junk folders so you do not miss out on this important information. As a reminder, if payment is not received on or before November 30th, a $50 late payment fee will be added to the amount due. To view important 2018 dues billing information, please click here. If you have questions regarding your membership renewal, please do not hesitate to contact the Association at 651-776-6000.

Please note: Please review your invoice and log into your portal account no later than September 25, 2017 to take advantage of the flexible dues billing payment option. (This program is only available to primary REALTOR® members, and does not apply to MLS only, affiliates, secondary members, unlicensed REALTOR® assistants or new REALTOR® members).

CLICK HERE TO PAY YOUR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL ONLINE | DIRECTIONS FOR PAYING ONLINE

DIRECTIONS FOR CHOOSING THE PAYMENT PLAN OPTION (For Primary REALTOR® Members ONLY)

 
 

SPAAR 2017 Board of Directors Nominees

The Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors and the 2017 Nominating Committee have completed the selection process to fill open positions for the 2018 Board of Directors. New Directors named are Deborah Newell, Mary Knudsen, and Tracy Baglio.

Additional candidates may be nominated by petition signed by at least 75 REALTOR® Members and directed to tdouglas@spaar.com no later than September 15, 2017. Any nominations so made, shall be added to the list of nominees selected by the Nominating Committee and all such nominees shall appear on a ballot to be voted on by REALTOR® Members.

Installation of the elected Officers and Directors shall take place during the Annual Meeting in January 2018. This notice serves as delivery of the Nominating Committee report.

 
 

Nominate Somone for the Better Communities Award

We are looking for members who are doing great things in the community for SPAAR's "Better Communities" Award. The award is given annually and its recipient honored at the Winter Social. A financial contribution of $1,000 will be awarded to the recipient’s charitable organization of choice. Eligibility Criteria: Nominees must be REALTOR® or Affiliate members in good standing with the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®. Nominees should be a recognized leader in some community endeavor. Their contributions to a program and/or an organization should result in improving the quality of life in our service area and serve to demonstrate they care about the total well-being of the community. The award is designed to recognize individual contributions, not association or company wide efforts. However, if an individual within a company is instrumental to the triumph of a group effort, he or she is eligible. Download a NOMINATION FORM and submit to Joe McKinley by December 1, 2017.

 
 

Upcoming Education & Events

  • SPAAR Flu Shot Clinic/Member Appreciation Day. Friday, Sept. 15. 9:30am-11am. REGISTRATION
  • Reducing the risk of criminal victimization to property owners and real estate agents. Friday, Sept. 22. 9am-11am | 12pm-2pm
  • Meals from the Heart. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 1pm-4pm. Register: SHIFT 1 | SHIFT 2 | SHIFT 3
  • REALTORS® Unite Annual Conference and Expo. Oct. 4-6. REGISTRATION
  • Wine & Dine Experience. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 6pm-8pm. 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
Xiong, Choua Creative Results
Walsh, Joseph POP Realty MN
Vang, Patshiab Results Support Services, Inc
Ukaga, Chigozie Edina Realty, Inc.
Struyk, Joseph Anderson Realty               
Sroga, Andrew Lund Realty
Samuels, Orlando Keller Williams Integrity Rlty
Ramirez, Robert Timber Ghost Realty, LLC
Murphy, Patrick Square 1 Inspections
Lee, Sonja Keller Williams Integrity Rlty
Harvatin, Tyler EXIT Realty Springside
Hall, Billee Jo Keller Williams Preferred Rlty
Hager, Stephanie Bridge Realty, LLC
Brettingen, Patricia D.R. Horton, Inc.
Amro, Raeda Keller Williams Premier Realty
Amato, Michelle Keller Williams Integrity Rlty