Weekly Notices
February 10, 2017  

Off to a Brisk Start


 

Spokane County's residential real estate market got off to a brisk start in January, with 378 sales of single-family homes and condos.

The number of homes sold increased 7.7 percent from January 2016, according to the Spokane Association of Realtors.




The article continues in Thursday's edition of The Spokesman-Review, online here
 


    


Education Excellent and Quarterly Meeting




 
Mark your calendar now and plan to attend the first Education Excellence and Quarterly Membership Meeting of our association for 2017!  


Thursday, March 16th  
at Center Place Event Center 
Spokane Valley

We have Sabrina Jones-Schroeder confirmed to teach her excellent Purchase & Sale Agreement Class.  This class will be a "wrap-up" for those who did not complete it during the required four year time frame of 2013-2016.  If you've already taken this class in the past four years, you're all set and need not take this one again.  Just join us for lunch and the quarterly membership meeting.


The new Purchase & Sale Agreement class requirement for 2017-2020 requirement begins on
April 1, 2017, and goes through December 31, 2020.  
Download the event flyer for more information (pictured above), online here . 


Register for class and meeting or just the meeting (lunch included with both) via the SAR Member Portal: 

 


Once you're in, click on EVENTS -> UPCOMING CLASSES -> 16 MARCH
 

Questions?  Call Debbie at the SAR, 326-9222, or email her here
   
2017 Real Estate Market Forum



The 2017 Real Estate Market Forum is right around the corner!

Thursday, February 23rd 
Spokane Convention Center 


The 2017 Real Estate Market Forum is approved for 3.0 clock hours for WA real estate licensees!

Special this year: keynote luncheon speaker on the redevelopment of the "M" (old Macy's building) in downtown Spokane, and other downtown projects; presentations on an all-new SAR-commissioned Land Opportunity Analysis, the red-hot apartment sector, and fresh insights on the local residential and commercial markets.

This event is brought to you by the Spokane-Kootenai Real Estate Research Commiteee and its many generous sponsors.

See the event flyer (pictured above), online here.

See the complete agenda for the day, online here
 
  
 




It's easy to share word of this event on your Facebook page.  Click on the graphic below to open the event, then share it! 

 
 
Whom does the Hosting Broker Represent?



NEW!

 
Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons tells us her Legal Hotline Mailbag recently received a question on this scenario:

Listing Broker wants to hold an open house but cannot be there. Listing Broker wants to ask another Broker to host the open house for the Listing Broker.

Is that okay? Is there any background information that listing broker or hosting broker need to be thinking about?

See Annie's response in this seven-minute video: 
 
 
Who does the Hosting Broker represent? 
Whom does the Hosting Broker represent?
  
HUD Homes Sales Training              

 
   NEXT WEEK!

Enjoy complimentary HUD home sales training at the SAR, Tuesday, February 14th, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - free Valentine's Day goodies provided! 
 
Register with Debbie at the SAR by email or at 326-9222.

Download the event flyer, pictured above, online here.

   

  
2017 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 2017.

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.
  
 


 

Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals 
Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals
 
NEXT WEEK!

Thursday, February 16
- Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals - with Linda Miller Sheets.

Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
at the SAR.

4.0 clock hours






Purchase & Sale Agreement 
Purchase & Sale Agreement

Tuesday, February 21, Purchase & Sale Agreement - with Sabrina Jones Schroeder.

You are required to take this class once between 2013-2016.  This February class meets that requirement.

Check-in: 8:30 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
at the SAR

7.5 clock hours



Land and Acreage 200 
Land and Acreage 200

Friday, March 3 - Land and Acreage 200 - with Jim Palmer, Jr.

Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR

7.5 clock hours.


 

Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals 
Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals
 
Tuesday, March 7 - Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals - with Linda Miller Sheets.

Check-in: noon
Class: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR

4.0 clock hours


 

Code of Ethics: Standards for Success 
Code of Ethics: Standards for Success
 
Wednesday, March 8 - Code of Ethics Standards for Success - with Linda Miller Sheets.

Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR

7.5 clock hours.





What else do we need?  Purchase & Sale Agreement Addenda 
What else do we need?
Purchase & Sale Agreement Addenda


Friday, March 10 - What Else do we Need: Purchase & Sale Agreement Addenda - with Sabrina Jones Schroeder.

Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm.
at the SAR

6.0 clock hours



 

Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate 
Core Curriculum: 
Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate
  
Tuesday, March 14 - Core Curriculum - Current Issues in WA Residential Real Estate - with Sabrina Jones Schroeder.

These three (3) mandatory CORE clock hours must be included in the 30 clock hours required for all active licensees (90 clock hours for first renewal). 

Check-in: 1:15 p.m.
Class: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR

3.0 clock hours 
 
 
 
 
In This Issue
Off to a Brisk Start
Education Excellent and Quarterly Meeting
2017 Real Estate Market Forum
Whom does the Hosting Broker Represent?
HUD Homes Sales Training
2017 REALTOR® Education
SAR CALENDAR
Spokane Comprehensive Plan
2017 James S. Black Award
2016 Gary Fox Award
2017 SAR Awards
WCR Scholarship
HomeDrone Conference and Expo
Fair Housing Conference
Other Duties As Assigned
ListHub Report for January - NEW!
Market Activity Report - January
Member Roster Update
Suggestion Box

SAR CALENDAR

 

Click on the calendar image below to see

the current SAR calendar showing dates and times

of classes, committees and events. 

 


Spokane Comprehensive Plan

City of Spokane graphic
 
 
The City of Spokane intends to present the 2017 update to its Comprehensive Plan to the city's Planning Commission on March 8th.

This document, four years in the making, is the overall plan for the growth of the city through the next 20 years.  It was last updated ten years ago.

Also known as Shaping Spokane, this document is expected to add new policies concerning food security and access, mobile home parks, annexations and land use, urban design, historic preservation, neighborhood participation, quality of life, and more.


Read more about this on the city's website, online here.

     
2017 James S. Black Award                




 
  DEADLINE: February 17th
NEXT WEEK!

The SAR seeks nominations for the 2017 James S. Black Memorial Scholarship Award.

This award is to be used toward pursuit of a professional designation, as established by the National Association of REALTORS®.

The Black award will be presented at the SAR Quarterly Membership Meeting on March 16

Download the nomination packet online here .
   

  
2016 Gary Fox Award              



DEADLINE: February 20th
 
Your SAR is calling for nominations for the 2016 Gary Fox Memorial Designated/Managing Broker Award to recognize a designated broker or managing broker who serves as an example of loyalty, ethical behavior and leadership in the real estate profession.

Applications for the 2016 award must be submitted by close of business Monday, February 20th.

The award will be presented to its 2016 recipient at the SAR Quarterly Membership Meeting on March 16th.  

The nomination form with more information is online here .
 
   

  
2017 SAR Awards                



 
  DEADLINE: April 21st   

Nominations are now open for the 2017 Spokane Association of REALTORS® annual awards.

Awards available for nomination are: REALTOR® of the Year; Steve Flinn REALTOR® Achievement; REALTOR® Community Service; Affiliate of the Year; Partner of the Year; and Spokane's Citizen of the Year.

Winners will be announced at the annual SAR Spring Awards Luncheon on May 25 at the Hotel RL River Inn .

Download the nomination form (pictured above), online here .
   

  
WCR Scholarship                




 
  DEADLINE: February 26th    

The Spokane-Eastern Washington Women's Council of REALTORS (WCR) is offering scholarships for 2017 membership.

WCR membership offers myriad benefits to your career, including member-to-member referrals, development of leadership skills, networking opportunities, and professional education.

To apply, answer this question and submit by February 26th: Why do you want to join Women's Council and how do you think being a member would impact your business?

See the scholarship flyer (pictured above), online here.

  
HomeDrone Conference and Expo 
 
 
Want to learn what drones can do for your business? 

Then, mark your calendar and plan to attend Home Drone Conference and Expo on Tuesday, March 21st, at the Spokane Convention Center - the first enterprise drone event in the Pacific Northwest!

HomeDrone is being organized by our Spokane Association of REALTORS®, with support from our state organization, Washington REALTORS®, and our affiliate organizations, Young Professionals Network and Women's Council of REALTORS®.

Ticket sales begin today ( Friday, February 10th).   
REALTORS® and students enjoy a 50% discount from general admission price!

This event is for anyone/everyone who wishes to learn more about the commercial use of drones - please share the invitation with your colleagues and friends!

Download our most-excellent event poster (pictured above - thank you Chris Bovey with VintageSpokanePrints) online here.

Read more about this event, see conference details, and order tickets online here:

     
 
    

Fair Housing Conference                          




See the event schedule and register online here.
     

   
Other Duties As Assigned
 
 
SAR photo
 
Association Executive Rob Higgins performed other duties as assigned to remove an ice dam in the parking lot of the Spokane Association of REALTORS®, this week.

It took Rob more than an hour to break up the ice dam - a foot deep and 20-feet long - with pick and shovel.

The dam's removal became necessary when it blocked the flow of "Lake Shannon" (on right in photo) - so-named for the street it covered - to the nearest storm drain.

If anyone wishes to see the spirit of service of the SAR incarnate, let them see Rob!

   
 

ListHub Report for January                         



     NEW!

See the January ListHub report, online here.
     
  

Market Activity Report - January 

 




The SAR Market Activity Report for January is now online.
 


See the latest full report - a member-exclusive product - and archived full reports - online here.



 
    

    
     

See the January 2017 Snapshot Report (pictured above) online here.

  

 

 

 

 

      



 

 

The 2017 Year-to-date Snapshot Report is the same as the January 2017 Snapshot Report this month.

 

 

 

   

   

 

Member Roster Update  
 
 
Click here to view the latest Member Roster Update - listing new and resigned members and companies.


Click here to view the latest list of MLS Subscription Waivers - approved by the Board of Directors.  


   
Send a message to Angie at the SAR with any changes.  


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