WEEKLY NOTICES - October 12, 2018 - Active / No Show Status

Weekly Notices

October 12, 2018

Active/No Show Status

NEW!

ACTIVE/NO SHOW STATUS

beginning October 15^th

Your leadership just approved using an "Active/No Show" status when you put a listing in Paragon that is not available for showing for a specified amount of time (including "coming soon").

If you are entering a listing that is ready to be marketed but is not available for showing you still need to disclose the date the property will be available to show in the Agent Remarks but now you will also need to check the "Active/No Show" status instead of "New" when inputting. This will flag your listing in the MLS as well as on websites.

No showings by anyone are allowed during this period of time.

Once you make the listing "Active" you will not be able to put it back as "Active/No Show".

Properties marked as "Active/No Show" will still go out in syndication feeds as well as auto notifications and the collab center.

FAQ's Regarding New Changes in your MLS that went into effect October 1^st.

Exempt Listings ("office exclusive").

Q. If I have a "coming soon" or unavailable to show property, when do I have to have it in the MLS?

A. By the next business day of signatures being obtained and advertising and/or marketing begins.

Q. The sign company put the sign up prior to my "agreed go active date" with the seller. What do I do since there is no longer a Waiver of MLS Benefits to submit?

A. Enter the listing in the MLS as an "Active/No Show" (Active/No Show sub-status available 10/15).

Q. Can I put the "Coming Soon" in the public remarks?

A. No, only in the agent remarks. The public remarks are to be used to describe the property.

Q. After the "Active/No Show" is removed can it be changed to "New"?

A. No, the listing will only be able to be changed from "Active/No Show" to "Active". Once the listing is input into the MLS, it is also being syndicated to national and company/broker websites to "create a buzz".

Q. Can Exempt Listings (office exclusives) be reported for MLS volume?

A. Yes as sub-type F Non MLS Sold. Must have permission from seller and all required information as well as a photo.

Service Area.

Q. Does my key work on the LBX's in the new service area that includes Stevens, Pend Oreille, Lincoln and Whitman County?

A. If the phone or key was issued by Spokane or Northeast Washington Association then the broker can use the device in the new service area.

Q. Does this mean that all brokers in the new service area will be able to access my Spokane lockbox?

A. Only brokers with keys issued by Spokane or Northeast Washington Association.

Q. Does this mean that all properties for sale in the new service area will be in the MLS?

A. No, only the properties listed/input by subscribers of the SAR MLS. If there are properties listed by brokers that are not in the SAR MLS they will not be included.

Q. Will all sales in the new service area be posted in the MLS?

A. Only sales of properties listed/input by subscribers of the SAR MLS.

MLS of Choice.

Q. MLS of Choice means I don't have to subscribe to the MLS anymore?

A. Only If you're a REALTOR ®

member and you subscribe to another MLS through your managing broker (Participant) and do not use the SAR MLS at all for listing, selling or showing.

Download an easy to print and share version of this notice (pictured above) online here.

Bylaws Vote

NEW!

BYLAWS VOTE

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15th

The Board of Directors of the Association will submit to the membership at the November 15, 2018 Annual Membership meeting a proposed Bylaw change.

The proposed Bylaw amendment is renaming the Education Committee.

ARTICLE XVIII

Appointed Committees

Section 18.1 Standing Committees. The President shall annually appoint the members and designate the Chairperson of the Standing Committees. The President-Elect shall designate the Vice Chairperson of each Standing Committee. All such appointments shall be subject to confirmation by the Board of Directors. The Standing Committees shall be:

(a) Education Committee Professional Development Committee

(b) Governmental Affairs Committee

(d) Special Events Committee

(e) Professional Standards Committee

(f) Communication/Member Services Committee

(g) Technology Committee

(h) Forms Committee

(i) Serving Our Spokane

2019 SAR Leadership Opportunities

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 7th

Your association runs on volunteer power. Here's your chance to plug in and make a difference!

2019 SAR President Gina Mosey invites you to join her in volunteering to lead our association in the new year.

If you'd like to talk with Gina before you decide how you'd like to volunteer, call her at 953-3410 or e-mail her at [email protected] .

Here are just some of the volunteer opportunities where you can help get the work done:

Budget & Finance

Communication/Member Services

Education

Forms

Governmental Affairs

Grievance

SOS (Serving Our Spokane)

Special Events

3rd Grade Poster Contest

Golf

Food Drive

Holiday Party & Auction

Technology

Deadline to submit your application is Friday, December 7, 2018

See the 2019 SAR Leadership Opportunities flyer for more information and application (pictured above), online here.

2019 SAR Initial Slate of Candidates

Your SAR Nominating Committee is pleased to announce its initial slate of candidates for 2019 SAR leadership:

PRESIDENT-ELECT

Tom Clark , Kestell Company

SECRETARY

No Qualified Nominations Submitted

DIRECTORS

Mike Crowley , Spokane Home Buyers

Judy Flemmer , EXIT Real Estate Professionals

Kristy Hamby , Windermere City Group

Sara Houk , John L. Scott, Inc.

Britney Inglis , Real Estate Marketplace NW, Inc.

Donlee Marlin , Live Real Estate, LLC

Lee McIntyre , 4 Degrees Real Estate

Pam Novell , Windermere Manito

Jim Palmer, Jr., R.E. Marketplace NW, Inc.

Additional Candidates

In accordance with Article XV, Section 15.2 of the Association Bylaws, additional candidates may be nominated by the REALTOR^® members.

For those wishing to nominate a REALTOR^® member for an Association Officer or Director position, Nominating Petitions will be available from the Association office Monday, October 8^th through Monday, October 22^nd.

Deadline to return petitions is Monday, October 22^nd!

ALL VOTING WILL BE DONE ELECTRONICALLY!

You will receive Notice on Friday, October 26^th of the "Final Slate of Candidates".

Voting begins on Monday, October 29^th.

Deadline to fill out ballots will be Wednesday, November 14^th, 4:30 p.m.

Our new leaders will be announced at our Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, November 15^th at CenterPlace Regional Event Center.

The Way of the SEAL

Monday, October 22nd,

FREE AND IN SPOKANE!

Develop an unbeatable mindset and be the leader you always knew you could be!

Spend an inspiring lunch hour with Mark Divine, Commander, United States Navy Sea, Air, and Land (SEAL) Teams (retired).

Check-in: 11:30 a.m.

Presentation: Noon to 1:00 p.m.

at the SAR (1924 North Ash Street)

Lunch is not provided but you may bring your own. First-come first-seated complimentary admission until the room is full.

All attendees will receive a complimentary signed copy of Mark's book The Way of the Seal as a gift of SAR member Eric Etzel, event organizer.

Download the event flyer (pictured above) for more information, online here.

SAR Endorsed Candidates

Your 2018 General Election ballot will be mailed October 17th. You should see it in your mailbox shortly thereafter.

Your ballot is due on or before Tuesday, November 6th.

This year, your Spokane Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors endorses, and encourages you to vote for, these Eastern Washington/Spokane County candidates and issues:

CONG 05

Cathy McMorris Rodgers

LEG 03 State Representative Pos. 1

Marcus Riccelli

LEG 04 State Representative Pos. 1

Matt Shea

LEG 04 State Representative Pos. 2

Bob McCaslin

LEG 06 State Senator

Jeff Holy

LEG 06 State Representative Pos. 1

Mike Volz

LEG 07 State Senator

Shelly Short

LEG 07

State Representative P os. 1

Jacqueline Maycumber

LEG 07

Representative Pos. 2

Joel Kretz

Spokane County Commissioner District 2

Mary Kuney

Spokane County Commissioner District 3

Al French

Spokane County Assessor
Tom Konis

Spokane County Auditor

Vicky Dalton

Spokane County Treasurer

Michael Baumgartner

SAR photo

SPOKANE SD 81 - Proposition No. 1

Bonds to construct new schools and replace and renovate aging school facilities

YES

CITY OF SPOKANE - Proposition No. 1

Spokane Public Library general obligation bonds

YES

CITY OF SPOKANE - Advisory Vote

Regarding location of Spokane Public Schools' proposed stadium

OPTION B

Click here for a printable list of these endorsements.

REALTORS® Conference and Expo

This year's REALTORS® Conference and Expo will be November 2-5 in Boston!

Download the conference poster (pictured above) online here.

Check out the event website for all the latest information, online here.

Education Excellence/Quarterly Meeting

SAR file photo

Thursday, November 15th

Our fourth and final Education Excellence and Quarterly Membership Meeting will take place on Thursday, November 15th, at Centerplace Regional Event Center in Spokane Valley.

The Education Excellence class will be the required NAR Code of Ethics class (4.0 clock hours) which about half of all SAR members still need to take by the end of the year to maintain their REALTOR Ⓡ status.

Pay just $25 for early registration on or before Monday, November 12th - cost goes up to $40 after that date.

If you'd like to attend just the Breakfast and Membership Meeting, please call Tami at the SAR to reserve your seat: 326-9222.

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

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 Tami 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: Standards for Success

NEXT WEEK!

JUST ADDED!

Tuesday, October 16 - 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

Purchase and Sale Agreement

CLASS FULL!

Thursday, October 25 - Purchase & Sale Agreement - with Sabrina Jones Schroeder.

Check-in: 8:15 a.m.

Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

at the SAR

7.5 clock hours

Monday, October 29 - Lunch & Learn - Common Mistakes and Blunders on the Purchase and Sale Agreement - with Sabrina Jones Schroeder and Ken Sax.

Class: Noon to 1:30 p.m.

The cost is $10; there are no clock hours.

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:

VisitSpokane Events Calendar

Spokane Diversity/Cultural Calendar (OCTOBER)

The Spokesman-Review Events Calendar

Inlander Events Calendar

The Question - #3

SAR Leadership seeks to gain relevant membership information as we seek potential volunteers for task forces and work groups in the coming years.

Your support by answering this survey is appreciated.

Thank you!

Click the button below, or copy-and-paste the link provided in your web browser, to take the survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTRNW9X

Please include your name and contact info for a chance to win this month's prize drawing - complimentary first quarter 2019 MLS Fees!

SAR Food Drive Totals

The numbers are in from the 2018 SAR Pack the Pantry Food Drive!

We collected a total 21,149 pounds of food, this year.

Cash donations total $ 11,054.17.

The food poundage and cash donations together will provide 76,419 meals to individuals and families in our community - wow!

THANK YOU again to all of our store captains, event volunteers, and sponsors for helping to make this year's SAR Pack the Pantry Food Drive such a success!

Infill Development Survey

The City of Spokane, this week, launched an infill development survey.

Infill is a planning term used to describe the creation of housing variety and choices in already developed areas in order to accommodate growth.

The Spokane Plan Commission is considering several specific standards for the types of development they would like the city to allow.

Public input is welcome before the commission's next meeting on November 14th.

Learn more about scheduled infill development community presentations and provide your feedback on the subject online here.

Join the YPN Leadership Team

TODAY!

YPN: VA Educational Panel

Wednesday, November 7th

The Spokane Association of REALTORS® Young Professional Network invites you to its VA Educational Panel and Get out to Vote for your SAR Leadership event on Wednesday, November 7th in downtown Spokane.

Learn about VA guidelines for your listings, your buyers, inspections, and appraisals. This event is free but please register below to reserve your seat!

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

SAR Featured in New WR Lobby

SAR photo

The Spokane Association of REALTORS ® is featured prominently in the lobby of the new Washington REALTORS ® building in Olympia - just look up and you'll see us!

The new Washington REALTORS® building in Olympia has a stunning lobby with contemporary styling and conveniences for our members.

The south wall has a large window featuring acrylic tiles acknowledging contributors who helped finance the furnishings of the building.

The Spokane Association of REALTORS® is honored here for its $1,000 contribution to the furniture fund.

Also pictured are individuals, associations and offices who donated to the fund.

Preliminary Commitment for Title

NEW!

Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons explains why the very first thing you should do when you take a listing is pull a Preliminary Commitment for Title.

She also delves into what you do after you pull it and what to look for in this new 13-minute video:

Preliminary Commitment for Title

Wire Transfer Scams

Wire transfer scams continue to plague the real estate industry, but brokers are deploying countermeasures and collaborating with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to catch these criminals.

WAV Group was provided with an insiders' overview of a recent victory by the FBI to shut down a huge ring of scammers.

The story was amazing.

Read it online here.

Salute our Veterans

NEXT WEEK!

Deadline: Tuesday, October 16th

The Spokesman-Review is preparing a Salute our Veterans insert to the newspaper on Veterans Day - Sunday, November 11th (pictured above).

The insert will be chock-full of features and information to honor all who serve us in the uniformed services of the United States.

The idea for this insert came from the SAR.

Advertising opportunities are available - reserve your space by Tuesday, October 16th.

Download the sales sheet online here.

Independent Brokers Christmas Party

Tuesday, December 4th.

SAR Christmas Party

Thursday, December 13th.

Centennial Hotel, Skyline Ballroom

This year's event will feature music from DJ Backwoods Beats, a silent auction, a photo booth, door prizes, hors d'oevres, a no-host bar - and, best of all, you and your best colleagues and friends to celebrate a great year in real estate!

Special thanks to our terrific sponsors this year: Banner Bank, Condron Homes, Stearns Lending, Prime Closing, WFG National Title Co., Spokane County Title, and Mountain West Bank.

Download the event flyer (pictured above) for sharing in your office, online here.