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MLS Changes
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ACTIVE NOW!
The way you report
contingent and pending sales
has changed.
This issue was brought before the MLS Steering committee by frustrated participants, members and consumers.
The main complaint stems from the portrayal of homes that are under contract as "Active" on syndicated third-party sites.
A secondary complaint was various brokers interpreting their contracts as "Contingent" presumably to keep the listing active in the public eye and maximize marketing efforts.
The change addresses these complaints and also provides some other benefits from the MLS statistical data without sacrificing functionality for members/brokers.
Transactions ultimately fall into two categories:
1) Contingent with a bump clause which should be actively marketed to the public and 2) Pending status that denotes the property is under contract without a bump clause.
CONTINGENT SALE Bump Clause (Check one): ~~Sale of Buyer's House (22B) ~~ Short Sale (22SS)
PENDING SALE No Bump Clause - (Check one): ~~ Pending ~~ Pending Inspection
Click Here for more information on the status changes.
The way you input Open Houses has also changed!
In order to reduce confusion for our members, the Open House SpokaneOpen/Public section has been removed from Listing Input screen and the Add/Edit Open House link will be used for Public Open Houses.
Click Here for more information on Open Houses.
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Transforming Neighborhoods
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The Spokane Association of REALTORS® invites and encourages your participation in a community event on housing inventory:
Transforming Neighborhoods: Strategies and Tools for Addressing Vacant, Abandoned and Deteriorated Properties
When: August 15, 2019
Where: Ramada Spokane International Airport (8909 W Airport Drive)
Now more than ever, communities across the US are using market-based interventions to stabilize neighborhoods.
This training workshop, conducted by the Center for Community Progress,
will
provide insight on understanding property market dynamics, analyzing data to understand neighborhood conditions, and strategic code enforcement strategies.
Participants will also learn about available enforcement tools and how they can be applied effectively, efficiently and equitably to address vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties.
The strategies discussed offer a systemic, proactive approach that, when put into action, can make a great impact on your community.
For more information on the training, see the workshop agenda (pictured above).
Who Should Attend
The training workshop is the right opportunity for:
- Local municipal leaders
- Realtors
- Property managers
- Housing professionals
- Landlords
- Code enforcement officers
- Municipal attorneys
- Community development professionals
- Civic organizations
- Tenant and housing advocates
Registration
Registration is free and includes a full day of classroom instruction and lunch!
Don't miss out!
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Spokane Market Among Hottest in Country
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The Spokesman-Review photo
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High demand, low inventory and multiple offers on homes are common in Spokane, which has become one of the hottest real estate markets in the nation.
Realtor.com named Spokane the third-hottest housing market in the nation in April - the most current data available from the online real estate listings website.
Ten of the hottest neighborhoods in the state are in Spokane County.
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NAR iOi
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AUGUST 21-22
in Seattle!
The National Association of REALTORS® second annual
iOi Summit, which stands for Innovation, Opportunity & Investment, brings together over 500 real estate technology minds, investors and REALTOR® members to collaborate, network, and lead change.
For 2019, the two-day event will be held in Seattle, Washington, beginning with a welcome reception on Tuesday, August 20 and ending on Thursday, August 22 at 4pm.
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Annie's Coming to Town!
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SAVE THE DATE:
Thursday, August 22nd!
Annie's coming to town this summer!
Annie Fitzsimmons, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline attorney (pictured above), is coming to Spokane to teach two classes on Thursday, August 22nd:
- Don't Get Whacked by the WACs
- Is it Friend or Faux? RE fraud schemes you need to know about
You won't want to miss these interactive and energetic classes with Annie!
See Annie's personal invitation to SAR members online here:
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Annie is coming to Spokane!
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The SAR Quarterly Membership Meeting will be held during the lunch break.
Two classes, meeting, and lunch is $40
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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Legal Hotline: Buyer's Agency Agreement
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NEW!
Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline is back with a new episode of its popular One-on-One series.
This time, WR Legal Hotline lawyer
Annie Fitzsimmons and
Pili Meyer (Real Estate Instructor and Olympic Peninsula broker with 30+ years of real estate experience) debate the Buyer's Agency Agreement and address some of the stigma around the form.
Watch the 19-minute video online here:
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Legal Hotline One-on-One:
Annie and Pili Debate the Buyer's Agency Agreement
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Upcoming CRS Classes
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September 9
7 Things Successful Agents Do Differently: A Proven Business System
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bow, WA
September 10
Mastering Your Time
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bow, WA
8.0 clock hours
October 7
Increase Wealth With Rentals
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 8
Tax Strategies
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 17-18
Building a Referral Bases Business
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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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 2019.
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.
NEXT WEEK!
Check-in: 8:00 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
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Code of Ethics: Standards for Success
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NEXT WEEK!
For new REA
LTORS
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Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
Check-in: 12:45 p.m.
Class: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
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Purchase and 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
COMPLIMENTARY SEMINAR
(MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND)
Morning Class
Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
at the SAR office
Afternoon Class
Check-in: 12:45 p.m.
Class: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
at the SAR office
No 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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Governmental Affairs: Primary Election
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Primary Election
August 6th
Your ballot for the 2019 Primary Election is due on or before
Tuesday, August 6th.
The SAR endorses, and recommends you vote for, these candidates:
Spokane Mayor:
Nadine Woodward
Spokane City Council President:
Cindy Wendle
Spokane City Council - POS1:
Michael Cathcart
Spokane City Council - POS3:
Andy Rathbun
Spokane Valley City Council - POS3 -
Arne Woodard
Realtors are pouring an unprecedented amount of money into Spokane primary campaigns.
The Washington Association of Realtors has thrown substantial support behind mayoral candidate Nadine Woodward and three fresh faces vying for seats on the City Council.
The impetus behind the spike in campaign activity is addressing "a crisis with housing availability and affordability," according to Tom Hormel, chair of the WA Realtors PAC and a member of the Spokane Association of Realtors' government affairs committee.
"That's why we're playing big this year," Hormel said. "We took an opportunity to change the face of the City Council to help get us out of this crisis."
Read more in
The Spokesman-Review, online here:
Visit the Spokane County Elections office for more information on the 2019 Primary Election
online here.
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HomeSnap Pro: What's New
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Homesnap Pro: What's New
-Search by multiple statuses
-Add/Remove contingent/pending properties from your search results
-Filter by listing type: Resale, New Construction, Auction, Bank Owned/Foreclosure, and Short Sale
-Net Sheet Calculator for Off Market properties
iOS and Website: Available today
Android: Coming soon
Watch a quick video about these new updates online here:
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Homesnap Pro Update: August 1st 2019
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President's Guest Column
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Whenever you hear people express doubts about whether we need the human element in real estate transactions anymore, look up.
Someone may have the most powerful computer in the world - as did NASA for the moon landing 50 years ago this summer - but in the end, it all comes down to the human element to land the deal.
2019 SAR President
Gina Mosey writes about this in her guest column in
The Spokesman-Review.
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Open House Weekend Survey
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What did you think of this year's Open House Weekend event?
Yes, we're asking!
Take a short survey now - everyone who does will be entered in a prize drawing!
Be sure to include your name so we know who to contact when you win the prize!
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Member 2 Member: Summer Fundraiser
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SAR Night at the Ballpark
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Spokane Association of REALTORS®
Game Date:
Saturday, August 17
Promotion:
Armed Forces Appreciation & Fireworks Night
First Pitch:
6:30 PM
Gates to the ballpark open one hour prior to first pitch
Tickets just $11!
Download the
Spokane Association of REALTORS® Group Night promotional flyer for this event (pictured above) to share with your office colleagues and associates,
online here.
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2019 REALTO
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Conference and Expo
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Member Roster Update - June
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Market Activity Report - June
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Updated for June
(July will be posted next week)
The SAR Market Activity Report for
June is now online.
See the latest full report -
a member-exclusive product
See the
June
2019 Market Snapshot Report
See the
2019 YEAR-TO-DATE Market Snapshot Report (pictured above),
online here.
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Presented by your Spokane Association of REALTORS® 
See what's NEW at
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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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2019 SAR Leadership
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Gina Mosey
2019 SAR President |
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2019 PRESIDENT:
Gina Mosey
RE/MAX Inland Empire
953-3410
SECRETARY:
Windermere City Group
979-6027
TREASURER:
American Dream Homes
994-1479
Kestell Company
499-9999
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Keller Williams Realty
879-1636
Executive Vice President
Rob Higgins
Spokane Association of REALTORS®
326-9222
2019 SAR Leadership Directory
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2019 SAR Committee Chairs
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BUDGET/FINANCE:
994-1479
COMMUNICATIONS:
499-0045
FORMS:
999-7488
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS:
919-1599
GRIEVANCE:
280-8105
MEMBERSHIP:
688-4151
MLS STEERING:
951-9331
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
465-5463
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
342-0406
SERVING OUR SPOKANE:
879-5092
SPECIAL EVENTS:
TECHNOLOGY:
939-0602
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