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Spokane Sales Education Forum
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NEXT WEEK!
Tuesday, October 3rd
The Spokane Association of
REALTORS® is joining with Executive Women International and the Inland Northwest Business Travel Association to sponsor an Education Forum on Tuesday, October 3rd: Mastering Sales, Service & Prioritization.
 Speaker Andy Masters (photo, left) will present on two topics: How to Kiss Your Customer, and How to Stress Yourself Out, Be Late for Everything and Die Young.
See the event flyer (pictured above) for more information, online here.
#1 click in the
Weekly Notices last week!
Andy has recorded a special invitation for you to join him October 3rd in Spokane! Watch the two-minute video online here:
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
 This event offers some exciting sponsorship oppor
tunities.
For information on these, see the event flyer (pictured at left), online here.
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SAR and County Discuss Hirst Decision
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Members of the SAR Governmental Affairs committee met with Spokane County water resources officials, this week, to offer REALTOR
® input on a "Hirst Fix."
The mutual goal is to create a durable solution under current law to work around the Hirst Decision - last year's ruling by the Washington State Supreme Court that effectively shuts down all rural development across Washington state.
Members offered County planners real information from the field as they work to create a water bank for property owners in the Little Spokane River water shed - one of several areas impacted by Hirst in Spokane County.
The meeting (pictured above) was part of an ongoing dialogue between the SAR and Spokane County representatives - specifically
Rob Lindsay, Water Programs Manager, and
Mike Hermanson, Water Resources Manager.
Spokane County commissioners have responded to Hirst with a temporary ordinance which allows most development to continue in Spokane County, with a few exceptions - one being property on/near the Little
Spokane River.
The county is talking about creating the Little Spokane Water Bank from an existing Deer Park Farms water right and intends to sell water rights for a potential 3,445 parcels in that water shed. Water rights are parcel-specific but can be transferred to future owners of that parcel. Prices would start at $1,000, one time purchase, for a simple water right.
County Commissioners will see a draft proposal on this water bank next week, then begin deliberations toward its implementation this fall.
The County is considering creating other water banks in other water sheds as a long-term solution to moving forward with rural development in a post-Hirst environment.
See the Spokane County Hirst Decision water resource information page online here.
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2018 SAR Initial Slate of Candidates
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Your SAR Nominating Committee is pleased to announce its initial slate of candidates for 2018 SAR leadership:
PRESIDENT-ELECT
No qualified nominations submitted
TREASURER
David Crosby
, EXP Realty
SECRETARY
Jack Kestell
, Kestell Company
DIRECTORS
Eric Etzel
, Choice Realty
Cynthia Gustafson
, John L. Scott Spokane, Inc.
Britney Inglis
, Real Estate Marketplace NW, Inc.
Lee McIntyre
, 4 Degrees Real Estate
Gina Mosey
, RE/MAX Inland Empire
Abbey Parsons
, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson V
Bill Richard
, Keller Williams Spokane - Branch
Taylor Ward
, Synergy Properties
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 2nd, through Monday, October 16th. Deadline to return petition is Monday, October 16th!
ALL VOTING WILL BE DONE ELECTRONICALLY!
You will receive Notice on Friday, October 20th, of the "Final Slate of Candidates."
Voting begins on Monday, October 23rd.
You will receive an email invitation to vote. When you click on the link for the ballot, it will take you to the Member Portal. You will need to sign in with your user name and password, and then it will take you to the ballot.
Deadline to fill out ballots will be Wednesday, November 8th, 4:30 p.m.
Our new leaders will be announced at our Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, November 9th, at CenterPlace Regional Event Center.
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| Lunch & Learn: Home Warranties |
What is a Home Warranty and how can it help your business? We're glad you asked. The answer will be revealed at the next Lunch and Learn!
Monday, October 23rd
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
with Russel Frans, Old Republic Home Protection
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REALTOR® Safety Month
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September is REALTOR
® Safety Month, an annual reminder to be pro-active in your safety habits as you meet with clients out-and-about in your daily routine.
If you missed the recent safety classes at your SAR, we share here a couple of the resources that were given to attendees.
Be aware. Be prepared. Be safe.
Download the Real Estate Safety Council
Personal Safety Guide (pictured above),
online here.
Download the 2017 NAR Member Safety Report (pictured above), online here.
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Education Excellence & Quarterly Meeting
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National Speaker
REALTOR®
Instructor
Social Media
Technology Devotee
It's "not your typical technology class." That, and our final Quarterly Membership Meeting of the year.
Learn about customer/client service through use of technology and mobile apps, online service and communication, video and its use in real estate business model, and community service. It's a 7.5 clock hour class with lunch break.
$40 for everything - if you register by November 3rd. Or, join us just for lunch and the meeting for $20.
There's much more, so check out the details in the class flyer (pictured above), online here.
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| 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.
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The Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals
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NEXT WEEK!
Check-in: 12:15 p.m.
Class: 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
4.0 clock hours
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Purchase & Sale Agreement Addenda
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NEXT WEEK!
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
at the SAR
6.0 clock hours
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
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The Nekkid Truth
Six Principles for Building a Real Estate Business
for a Fulfilling Real Estate Career
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Check-in: noon
Class: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the SAR
4.0 clock hours
Check-in: 8:30 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. to noon
at the SAR
3.0 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.
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Condolences
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The SAR is sad to share the news that long-time member Tom LaLone passed away this week.
LaLone (photo, right) received the SAR's REALTOR® of the Year award earlier this year from 2016 SAR President Jack Kestell (photo, left).
LaLone was a Gonzaga Prep and Gonzaga University graduate (finance major, philosophy minor) and a broker with John L. Scott in Spokane.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 10 am at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 330 East Boone, Spokane, Washington.
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Fourth Quarter MLS Fees Due
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DUE THIS WEEK!
Fourth Quarter MLS fees have been posted to the SAR member portal.
Your payment is due by September 30th.
Click here to pay online now:
Please email Brenda at the SAR if you have a question about your fees or contact her by phone at 326-9222.
Thank you!
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Fall Festival of Homes
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THIS AND NEXT WEEKEND!
Our friends at the Spokane Home Builders Association share word of their 13th annual Fall Festival of Homes this and next weekend.
September 29 - October 1
October 6 - October 8
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily
This FREE event features new construction homes ranging in price from $199,900 to $800,000 in locations throughout Spokane and surrounding areas.
Neighborhoods include Eagle Ridge, River Ranch, Villages at Stonehill in Liberty Lake, and River Crest at Coyote Rock in Spokane Valley.
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WCR: October Event
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NEXT WEEK!
Come to the October Women's Council of REALTORS® event on Thursday, October 5th, to learn about "Projects Transforming the City of Spokane."
Download the event flyer (pictured above) for more information, online here.
The Spokane-Eastern Washington Women's Council of
REALTORS® will convene its popular (and 7th annual) Wellness Celebration and Rally on October 19th.
Makeovers, runway show, luncheon, silent auction, raffle, vendor booths and more!
Download the event flyer (pictured above), online here.
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Pack the Pantry - Final Count
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2017 Pack the Pantry event chair
Judy Flemmer (Exit Real Estate Professionals) and co-chair
Jamie DeHaven (Windermere City Group), report a final count from our recently-completed SAR food drive for 2nd Harvest:
Money collected: $10,722.04
Pounds of food collected: 21,742
The money and poundage we collected translate into
71,728 meals that will be served at local tables.
Thank you to all of our volunteers and donors who helped make this year's event such a success!
Special thanks to our store captains:
Stacey Gregory (John L. Scott Spokane Valley),
Joel Elgee (Coldwell Banker Scneidmiller),
Sara Houk (John L. Scott Spokane),
Natalie Ortiz, Taylor Ward (Synergy Properties),
Pam Matthews (Windermere City Group),
Karyl Emsdorff (Exit Real Estate Professionals), and
Tony Byrne (Heritage Home Loans).
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The Oak Tree Seeks Contractor
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Spokane City Council member Karen Stratton shares word that
The Oak Tree
- a Spokane non-profit - is seeking a contractor to finish work on five homes in the West Central neighborhood. The homes were previously scheduled for demolition, then moved for renovation to be low income housing.
Some work has been done; all of the houses need to be finished and made habitable. Funding is available.
For more information, please contact:
Rev. Deb Conklin
The Grove Community
509-251-4332
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| Don't Raise Taxes on Homeowners |
As Congress begins to reform our tax code - remember - homeowners already pay 83% of all federal income taxes.
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The Voice for Real Estate
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Congress must protect the transfer of real property in any reforms to the tax code, a REALTOR® told senators in testimony as the tax reform process got underway in Washington.
Also covered in the video: flood insurance extension, the impact of the Equifax data breach, protecting against data crimes, professional opportunities after the hurricanes, and why home sales have slowed.
Watch the nine-minute video,
The Voice for Real Estate, from NAR, online here:
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The Voice for Real Estate #75
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RPR Mobile
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RPR's app is a must have tool for real estate agents who rely on instant access to information while on the road with prospects and customers.
With more than 338,000 downloads to date, the app provides REALTORS® with hundreds of real estate data sets ranging from property characteristics, photos, tax and mortgage history and valuations to neighborhood and school information, and more.
Now, the app's offerings have been expanded to include Comps Analysis Express--a simple, intuitive interface to create an on-the-go CMA using a phone or tablet.
Update or install RPR Mobile™ to see for yourself,
online here.
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| Market Activity Report - August |
The SAR Market Activity Report for
August is now online.
See the latest full report -
a member-exclusive product - and archived full reports -
online here.
See the August 2017 Snapshot Report (pictured above) online here.
See the 2017 Year-to-date Snapshot Report (pictured above), online here.
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Member Roster Update - September
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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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Presented by your Spokane Association of REALTORS® 
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2017 SAR Leadership
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2017 SAR President
Jennifer Valerien
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869-3828
SECRETARY:
TREASURER:
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