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Quarterly Membership Meeting
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Your SAR held its first Quarterly Membership Meeting this week - virtually anchored at the SAR by 2021 SAR President Eric Johnson (pictured above).
Washington REALTORS® Legal hotline attorney Annie Fitzsimmons joined the conversation from her home on the West Side to talk about recent changes to statewide forms.
SAR Governmental Affairs Director Darin Watkins joined the conversation from his home office in Spokane to talk about the NAR Advocacy Grant which the SAR earned recently.
PRIZES: Members who stayed connected through the end of the program were eligible for for prizes. The three drawn names are:
1st Place - Dezda Finn - $150
2nd Place - Nick Thompson - $100
3rd Place - Sandi Fisher - $50
The video runs about one-hour and 20-minutes, and is online here:
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SAR General Membership Meeting
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The event featured special guest speaker Marley Hochendoner, executive Director of Northwest Fair Housing Alliance (pictured above) who spoke on current practices in Fair Housing and updated members on coming events during Fair Housing Month (April).
During the meeting, President Eric invited all members (chat message above) to visit Fairhaven - a new fair housing simulation training for REALTORS® that uses the power of storytelling to help members identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate.
Inspired by real stories, this innovative online experience has agents work against the clock to sell homes in the fictional town of Fairhaven, while confronting discrimination in the homebuying process.
Learners will also walk in the shoes of a homebuyer facing discrimination.
The training provides customized feedback that learners can apply to daily business interactions.
This innovative training platform is available to all 1.4 million NAR members at no additional cost.
President Eric encourages you to be an advocate for fair housing and the future of our industry.
Commit to combating discrimination in real estate.
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Forms Revisions: Form 22A Changes
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NEW!
Annie Fitzsimmons breaks down the 2021 New Forms and Forms Revisions. Video #3 in this series: Form 35E, the Escalation Addendum. This video runs about 10-minutes, online here:
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Forms Revisions, Part 3: Form 35E
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Video #2 in this series: Form 22A changes The video runs about eight minutes, online here:
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Forms Revisions, Part 2: Form 22A
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VIDEO #1 in this series: Form 35 changes.
The video runs about seven-minutes, online here:
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Forms Revisions, Part 1: Form 35
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NAR: Tech Edge
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Early-bird member price:$19.95
(until April 5th)
Get the edge on tech for your real estate business with Tech Edge from the National Association of REALTORS®!
This event typically adds the cost of travel, lodging, and meals to gain the experience, but not this year - it's virtual!
NAR is excited to bring back Virtual Tech Edge on April 27, 2021 - don't miss your chance to attend before we go back live!
This event will teach REALTORS® to become tech-savvy in today's quickly changing digital and tech world.
It will cover topics such as:
- Wire fraud
- Data privacy
- Phishing, vishing, and smishing
- Best practices for virtual showings and open houses
- Using virtual reality technology
- Social media platforms
- Efficient online content creation
- Using video
- Podcasting
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RPR®: Accurate Property Pricing
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Coupled with strong market knowledge, a keen REALTOR® knows that employing certain tools in the valuation process can help land on the right price, right out of the gate.
This is especially helpful when it comes to determining value based on improvements made to the property and its condition.
Here, RPR shares four tools that will help an agent refine the value of a property, use the platform's flexible CMA tool, create a Sales Comparative Analysis and Valuation Workbook for harder-to-price properties, and run a real-time analysis for investment properties.
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SAR Professional Development
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SAR Professional Development
Please be in touch with Tami at the SAR if you have any questions about classes or your license education requirements, by phone at 326-9222 or by email.
Code of Ethics & Fair Housing with Karene Loman
Zoom class
(this is our first NEW Broker Code of Ethics class being offered since COVID)
Tuesday, April 6th; 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Thursday, April 8th; 8:30 a.m. - Noon
7.5 clock hours
This class is required for all NEW Brokers.
Why Ethics?
Professionalism means conducting yourself ethically and with integrity and competence.
It results in satisfied clients and customers.
It's good business!
You will gain knowledge of the REALTOR® Code of
Ethics that will help you . . .
- Fulfill your essential responsibilities as a REALTOR®
- Enjoy a successful career based on the highest principles of your profession, and
- Develop appropriate responses and solutions to the most pressing dilemmas you will face as a REALTOR®.
NEW!
Core Curriculum with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
(Zoom class)
Tuesday, April 13th
9 a.m. - noon
3.0 clock hours
THIS CLASS REQUIRES A SPEAKER & YOU TO BE ON CAMERA. BE PREPARED!
The Washington State Real Estate Commission and Department of Licensing require the completion of 3 clock hours of prescribed core curriculum.
The 3 mandatory core clock hours must be included in the 30 clock hours required for active licensees.
"Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate 2020-2021" is the Core Curriculum course required by DOL.
Remember, you must take this class every 2 years for your license renewal. We are now in the 2020-2021 two year cycle.
NEW!
Code of Ethics our Promise to Professionalism with Karene Loman
(Zoom class)
Wednesday, April 14th
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
3.5 clock hours
This half-day Ethics class is for those that are past their first license renewal.
Remember, you must take a Code of Ethics class once between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2021.
This class meets those requirements.
New members must first take a 7.5 hour Code of Ethics class before taking this 3.5 hr class.
NEW!
Biggest Bloopers & Blunders we make in our Statewide Forms with Ken Sax
(Zoom class)
Thursday, April 15th
9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
3.5 clock hours
You'll want to check out this class and learn what the bloopers are and how to avoid making the same mistakes!
Don't be that broker!
Ken Sax has been teaching the Purchase & Sale class since 2010.
He's very passionate about REALTORS® being experts on this... after all, your clients think you are!
Ken will be discussing Forms - 21, 50, 51, 22A. 22EF, 22B, 39, 22Q, 35/35R, 35E and 36.
NEW!
Successfully Selling HUD Homes (Zoom class)
Friday, April 16th
9 a.m. - noon
3.0 clock hours
Instructor Grace Chiquette will walk you through how to show and sell HUD Homes.
It is different from your typical transaction with specific procedures and paperwork.
This course will prepare you to successfully sell HUD Homes.
You'll be learning the NAID application portal; how to find inventory and place bids; bidding tips and understanding bidding timelines; how to understand HUD's contract and addendum's and so much more.
NEW!
Purchase & Sale with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
THIS CLASS REQUIRES A SPEAKER & YOU TO BE ON CAMERA. BE PREPARED!
Two day Zoom class - both days required
Tuesday, April 20th; 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Thursday April 22nd; 8:30 a.m. - Noon
This mandatory course will include: An introduction and discussion of intentions, goals and purposes in properly completing the new Purchase & Sale Agreement; the deposit, parties and property; financing and the financing contingencies, title insurance and transfer and inspections; representations and disclosure; and remaining provisions.
This class must be taken once every four years.
The Power of Strategy: Build Real Estate Wealth with 1031 Exchanges!
(Zoom class)
Wednesday, April 28 th
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
3.0 clock hours
Annemarie Kooning with TriCity Association of REALTORS® will share how you can win more business and earn more commissions:
* What is a Section 1031 Exchange
* Exchange Trends: The Perfect Storm
* Exchange Misconceptions
* 4 levels of Capital Gains Taxes
* How Equity Grows with a 1031 exchange
* Qualifying properties: more than you think
* How long to Hold
* Rules and Restrictions
* Moving into an exchanged property
* The Super Tax Break
* How to unlock a Sale
Enter code 199WB and get
all of 2021's webinars for $199!
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SAR CALENDAR
Click on the image below to see
the current SAR calendar showing dates and times
of classes, committees, and events.
Other regional calendars:
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Vaccination Eligibility Moves Up
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Washington Governor Jay Inslee, this week, announced that effective April 15, all Washingtonians age 16 and up will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
85,000 people in Spokane County have been fully vaccinated, so far - about 15% of our total population.
The expansion of eligibility comes, in part, in response to a recent uptick in COVID cases in the state.
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WR Fair Housing Series: Love Letters
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WR is celebrating Fair Housing Month in April with a webinar series (FREE for WR Members).
In the first webinar, WR Legal Hotline lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons will cover the topic of Love Letters and Fair Housing Marketing/Advertising for your business.
Register for this event, and check out upcoming Fair Housing events, online here:
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WR Fair Housing Series: Assistance Animals
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WR is celebrating Fair Housing Month in April with a webinar series (FREE for WR Members).
In this second webinar, Marley Hochendoner with the NW Fair Housing Alliance will discuss Assistance Animals and Fair Housing. Register for this event online here:
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FREE Clock Hours!
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Washington REALTORS®
FREE CLASS!
6.0 Clock Hours
April 14th and 15th
9 a.m. to noon
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WR Spring Business Conference
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Register for the Virtual Spring Business Conference for FREE!
Registration, meeting times, guest speakers, and conference events have been posted to our website.
Please note that links to join specific meetings will not be posted until the week before conference.
WR will also email attendees a daily schedule with links and meeting materials. All available details and a registration link are online here:
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2021 NAR Legislative Days
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May 3-14
Registration Open Now!
After careful consideration, the 2021 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings, now scheduled for May 3-14, 2021, will be virtual this year.
Please view this video message from NAR President Charlie Oppler for more information surrounding this decision.
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2021 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings Going Virtual
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Registration is open now!
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Member 2 Member
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NEW!
NEXTITLE is pleased to announce its new Spokane office at Rock Pointe Tower: 316 West Boone Avenue, Suite 760.
Download the announcement flyer (pictured above) online here.
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SAR Member Roster Update - February
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Updated for February
Click here to view the latest Member Roster Update (pictured above) - approved by the SAR Board of Directors at its most recent meeting.
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SAR Market Activity Report - February
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NEW!
Updated for February
The SAR Market Activity Report for February is now online.
See the latest full report - a member-exclusive product
See the February 2021 Market Snapshot Report
See the 2021 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
MLS Weekly News & Info
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2021 SAR Leadership
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Eric Johnson | |
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
PRESIDENT ELECT:
Choice Realty
995-2833
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Kestell Company
499-9999
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