NFIP Call for Action Successful!
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BREAKING NEWS:
NFIP Call for Action Successful!
In a big win for REALTORS®, the National Flood Insurance Program will continue renewing or issuing new insurance for four more months under legislation overwhelmingly passed by the U.S. Senate Tuesday.
The bill, which cleared the House last week, is expected to be signed into law before midnight tonight, when the program expires. "We applaud lawmakers for taking this needed action to prevent disruptions to closings in thousands of communities across the country," says NAR President Elizabeth Mendenhall.
"Although the program is now extended through November 30, the NFIP is in desperate need of reforms that will make the program solvent and sustainable for the long term.
The National Association of REALTORS® will continue fighting for these reforms." REALTORS® have been urging extension of the program for months.
Almost 125,000 REALTORS®, about 15 percent of the NAR membership, contacted their members of Congress in support of the extension.
The REALTOR® voice was critical through the process.
This clean extension of the National Flood Insurance Program shows that it's clear Congress heard the concerns of REALTORS®
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SAR Primary Endorsements
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NEXT WEEK!
PRIMARY ELECTION DAY:
Tuesday, August 7th
You've received your primary election ballot, now for whom do you vote?
Your SAR Governmental Affairs committee has interviewed candidates for many of the local races and offers its endorsements here:
CONG 05
LEG 03
State Representative Pos. 1
LEG 04
State Representative Pos 1
Matt Shea
State Representative Pos. 2
LEG 06
State Senator
Jeff Holy
State Representative Pos. 1
Mike Volz
LEG 07
State Senator
Shelly Short
State Representative Pos. 1
Jacqueline Maycumber
State Representative Pos. 2
SPOKANE COUNTY
Commissioner District 2
Mary Kuney
Commissioner District 3
Assessor
Tom Konis
Auditor
Treasurer
Remember, your ballot counts only if you return it on or before
August 7th.
Your ballot includes postage and may be returned by any mailbox, or you may return your ballot by any
official drop box.
Spokane County ballot metrics reported 07/31:
313,507 total ballots out
63,358 ballots returned to date (20.21%)
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RPR Basics & Mobile
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Mark your calendar for Monday, August 6th, and plan to join us for a FREE workshop covering exciting technology that is FREE for all REALTORS®!
RPR Basics & Mobile
Tools for Building your Business
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
at the SAR
Register online here:
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Legal Hotline: Inspection Contingency
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Washington REALTORS
® Legal Hotline lawyer
Annie Fitzsimmons continues a new series titled: "Real Estate Fundamentals You Should Know."
This week, Annie explores fundamentals related to the Inspection Contingency Form 35 and the Computation of Time Provision Form 21.
See her new 10-minute video online here:
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Fundamentals Related to the
Inspection Contingency - Form 35
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EPISODE 3: Whom do you represent in a transaction?
See Annie's five-minute video on this topic online here:
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Episode 3: Whom do you represent in a transaction?
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EPISODE 2: Annie covers THREE fundamental Earnest Money issues.
See the 10-minute video online here:
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Episode 2: Three Fundamental Earnest Money Issues
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EPISODE 1: Annie kicks off this series with some very common misconceptions on Mutual Acceptance.
See her eight-minute video online here:
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Episode 1: When is the Date of Mutual Acceptance?
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Lunch & Learn: Reverse Mortgage
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Monday, August 27th
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
at the SAR
Back by popular demand!
Learn how to increase your Buyer's purchasing power without a traditional monthly payment.
Come hear Georgina Olsen with Mortgage Solutions Financial speak about the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and how it can help you market to your senior buyers.
Complimentary lunch provided.
See the event flyer (pictured above) with more information online here.
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Lunch & Learn: Appraisals
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Come and hear Amy Chitwood with Amy Chitwood Valuations share some valuable information on how appraisers measure houses, derive adjustments, and other facets of home appraisals. Your questions will be welcome, too!
Bring your lunch, if you'd like; coffee and water provided.
See the event flyer (pictured above) with more information online here .
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Real Estate Innovation Conference
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Check out the inaugural Real Estate Innovation, Opportunity & Investment Summit, August 29-30 in San Francisco!
The event will bring together technology innovators, capital investors, and real estate professionals for the next century of opportunity, covering topics like artificial intelligence, digital privacy, and regulatory forces affecting innovation in real estate.
Visit the event website for more information and registration,
online here.
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2018 REALTOR® Education |
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Quality of Education
through SAR/WR Education Instructors
Here is the latest class listing from your SAR - offering the best live and local continuing real estate education classes for 2018.
Click on each class title,
underlined in blue, to bring up a flyer for that class - suitable for posting in your office.
Register for these classes
online here:
Please be in touch with
Debbie at the SAR if you have any questions about these classes or your license education requirements, by phone at
326-9222 or by
email.
CLASS FULL!
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
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What Else Do We Need
Purchase & Sale Agreement Addenda
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Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
at the SAR
6.0 clock hours
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Purchase & Sale Agreement
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Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
CLASS FULL!
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
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SAR CALENDAR
Click on the calendar image below to see
the current SAR calendar showing dates and times
of classes, committees and events.
Other regional calendars:
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Speed Networking
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NEXT WEEK!
YPN - WCR CRUISE
August 9th!
Save the afternoon of Thursday, August 9th, on your calendar to join a Speed Networking event sponsored by Women's Council of REALTORS® and Young Professionals Network!
Download a printable version of the event flyer (pictured above), online here.
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Annie's Coming to Town!
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SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, August 16th
Annie's coming to town this summer!
Annie Fitzsimmons, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline attorney (pictured above) is coming to Spokane with her new class "The Hotline vs. The Bottom Line."
You won't want to miss this interactive and energetic class with Annie and a panel of Spokane Association of REALTORS® Designated Brokers.
The SAR Quarterly Membership Meeting will be held during the lunch break.
Lunch & meeting only without class is $20.
Lunch & meeting are included with class registration fee.
Register online through the Member Portal, here:
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SAVE THE DATE: WCR Golf Tournament
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SAVE THE DATE:
Friday, September 21st
The Spokane-Eastern Washington Women's Council of REALTORSⓇ reminds that it will be hosting its 2018 Golf Tournament at Downriver Golf Course on the afternoon of Friday, September 21st.
Download your copy of the event flyer (pictured above),
online here.
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WR Fall Business Conference
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SAVE THE DATES:
September 26-28, 2018
Washington REALTORS
® Fall Business Conference is coming to Spokane this year -
September 26-28 - at the Davenport Grand Hotel!
Online registration will be open
August 10.
With or without the conference, plan to attend Fun Night with a Heroes and Villains theme - Thursday, September 27th at the Davenport Grand Hotel!
Download your copy of the
2018 Fun Night flyer (pictured above),
online here.
Then purchase your tickets online - right here:
- OR -
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Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness
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The National Association of REALTORS® proudly introduces the Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness, a unique and interactive website designed to meet the specific financial planning needs of REALTORS®.
Log-in to
www.FinancialWellness.realtor to assess your current financial profile, receive personalized financial planning goals, practice financial planning decisions in a risk-free way, and explore a robust library of budgeting, retiring, and real estate investing resources.
See the two-minute orientation video online here:
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Center for Financial Wellness
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REALTORS® Conference and Expo
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The 2018 REALTORS® Conference and Expo will be in Boston, this year, November 2-5.
The conference experience is about education, networking, motivation and fun!
Then, browse the industry's largest trade show, with over 400 exhibitors, to find products and services that will help you conduct business more efficiently.
Make time to attend special events, as they provide a fun way to network with peers in a casual atmosphere.
You will return home with the knowledge, tools and contacts to be successful in this competitive business.
Download the conference poster (pictured above) online here.
Check out the event website for all the latest information, online here.
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Save the Date: SAR Christmas Party
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Thursday, December 13, 2018
Centennial Hotel (formerly Hotel RL at the Park)
Skyline Ballroom
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Stay tuned for more details!
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Member Roster Update - June
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Click here to view the latest list of
MLS Subscription Waivers - approved by the Board of Directors.
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Market Activity Report - JUNE
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Updated for June
The SAR Market Activity Report for
JUNE
is now online.
See the latest full report -
a member-exclusive product
See the
JUNE
2018 Market Snapshot Report (pictured above)
online here.
See the 2018 YEAR-TO-DATE Market Snapshot Report (pictured above), online here.
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Quick Information
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Tech Helpline: 866-610-8939
Legal Hotline: 800-562-6027
Washington State Legislature Hotline: 800-562-6000
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2018 NAR New Member Orientation
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2018 SAR Leadership
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Ken Sax
2018 SAR President
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Keller Williams Realty 879-1636
SECRETARY:
Kestell Company
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