2021 SAR REALTOR® Awards
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The Spokane Association of REALTORS® announced its 2021 REALTOR® Award winners, this week, at its quarterly meeting at CenterPlace Event Center in Spokane Valley.
This year's honorees are, in order presented:
2021 Steve Flinn REALTOR® Achievement Award HONOREE (R): Ken Sax (accepted by Vicki Sax, Ken's wife)
PRESENTER (L): Eric Johnson, 2021 SAR President
2021 REALTOR® Community Service Award HONOREE (L): Michelle Allen (award accepted by her Designated Broker, Keith Riddle)
PRESENTER (R): Eric Etzel, SAR President-elect
2021 Affiliate of the Year Award HONOREE (R): Cheryl Sontag, Spokane County Title PRESENTER (L): Gina Mosey (SAR Past-president)
2021 Partner of the Year Award HONOREE (L): Jacquelin Maycumber, Washington State House of Representatives (07LD)
PRESENTER (R): Tom Clark, SAR Immediate Past-president
2021 Citizen of the Year Award HONOREE: Rick Clark (not pictured)
PRESENTER: Tom Clark, SAR Immediate Past-president
2021 Legacy of Service Award HONOREE (L): Joe Mann, SAR Past-president (2011)
PRESENTER (R): Eric Etzel, SAR President-elect
2021 REALTOR® of the Year Award HONOREE (L): Tom Clark, SAR Immediate Past-president
PRESENTER(R): Eric Etzel, SAR President-elect
2021 Gary Fox Memorial Broker Award HONOREE (R): Jack Kestell
PRESENTER (L): Tammy Mason, 2020 Honoree
2021 SAR Staff Award HONOREE (R): Edward Chovgan, SAR IT Director
PRESENTER (L): Tom Clark, SAR Immediate Past-president
Congratulations to all of our 2021 REALTOR® Award winners and nominees!
These are the individuals we hold up as exemplary members of our association and community.
We are what they help us be.
Thank you!
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Legal Hotline: Don't Do It!
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Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons and Spokane Broker and SAR Member Ken Sax offer a new video series titled "Don't do it!"
This five-part series addresses some industry confusion from both listing and buyer brokers on recent revisions to Form 35 (Inspection Contingency).
When in doubt, don't do it!
All five segments are offered here, in order.
Each video runs about ten minutes.
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Legal Hotline Series: Don't Do It! (Series Introduction).
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SAR Food Drive
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NEW!
Starts August 19th!
The SAR annual food drive to benefit Second Harvest is just around the corner.
This year, since we won't be able to host tables at our local grocery stores, we're going to do our event online as a challenge between offices/brokerages in a "Friendly, Fun, Food Fight!"
NOTE: No tomatoes were destroyed in the making of this flyer.
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C2EX - Which Association Will Win?
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The local association with the highest percentage of increase of C2EX completions based on the local association size by August 31 will win a free WR class!
This includes the instructor fees, certificates fees and location fees.
Complete your C2EX today! Bonus - WR will send a free lapel pin to all WR members who complete C2EX.
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Resources for Sticky Situations
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Every broker is required to deliver Real Estate Brokerage Services with "reasonable skill and care."
That means that in all circumstances, you must act in the way that a "reasonably prudent real estate broker would act in the same situation."
How do you know how a "reasonably prudent real estate broker" would act in a circumstance that you are just now encountering, for the first time ever, all alone?
While that is certainly how it feels when you are facing down a new problem.
The truth is, you are not all alone, in any real estate conundrum.
Each of you has resources.
When the question is: "how would a reasonably prudent real estate broker act?", the answer is: "ask!" There are many resources available to every Washington REALTOR® member, including these ten: read them here.
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NAR Benefit: Group Term Life Insurance
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NEW!
Here's to appreciating all the little things we do, and those everyday moments that shape our lives and give them meaning.
In fact, our days are often filled with simple acts of love that over time create a better future.
Getting life insurance is like that, too: It's a simple step you can take today to help ensure your loved ones are protected financially tomorrow.
Members of the National Association of REALTORS® get exclusive access to group life insurance, with the ability to apply for REALTORS® Group Term Life Insurance or REALTORS® Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
Apply today and discover how this simple act of love can help provide a lasting legacy to those who mean the most.
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WR Fall Business Conference
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September 22-24 in Wenatchee
Washington REALTORS® will be holding its FIRST IN-PERSON business conference since COVID!
Registration is open now. The room block is full but you can add your name to the wait list - or choose other accommodations.
A registration link, the full conference schedule, and pages of supporting information are all available on the conference website online here.
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NAR Conference and Expo - Rise and Shine
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It's time to rise and shine for the 2021 National Association of REALTORS® Conference and Expo in San Diego, California.
Join NAR November 12-15 at the REALTORS® Conference & Expo, the largest annual event for the most successful real estate professionals.
Since 1908,REALTORS® have come together to share and explore key industry insights, advancements, and practical applications across the real estate industry.
Visit the conference website for in-person and virtual passes, online here.
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RPR®: Listing Presentations
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RPR ® (REALTORS® Property Resource ®), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Association of REALTORS ®, announces the results of the 2021 State of the Listing Presentation.
The report includes survey results from nearly 800 REALTORS®.
Its goal is to provide the real estate industry some insight on trends and best practices when it comes to agents, home sellers and listing presentations.
Perhaps the most revealing fact taken from the study, is that the percentage of REALTORS® who provide sellers with a CMA, increased 8.3% from 2018's survey. And providing sellers with an Estimated Home Value increased nearly 16% from 2018 to 2021.
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SAR Professional Development
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SAR Professional Development
The SAR offers a full schedule of virtual classes to help members satisfy their professional development requirements to keep their REALTOR® status current.
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.
REALTORS® Code of Ethics that will help you . . .
Code of Ethics cycle ends
December 31, 2021
Check your Code of Ethics status online now:
Click on the GO button below - your Code of Ethics status will appear in the top-left corner on your home screen if you've completed the class.
All brokers must take this class once every three years. We're currently in the cycle 1/1/2019-12/31/2021. Please note for new agents, completing your first two-year renewal, you must first take the 7.5-hour Code of Ethics and Fair Housing class, within 3 months of joining the SAR, and then you will be eligible for ethics training of not less than three hours of instructional time during the next two-year cycle. The NAR Code of Ethics Class offered at the SAR is a 3.5-hour class called "Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals". Your membership will be suspended, until the class is completed, if this requirement is not met. Please call Tami at 326-9222 with any questions.
NEXT WEEK!
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, Aug 24th
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- and -
Thursday, Aug 26th
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.
NEXT MONTH!
Core Curriculum with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
(Zoom class)
Thursday, Sept. 2nd
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.
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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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BROKER ALERT: MASK UP!
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BROKER ALERT: Effective Monday, August 23rd, Washington State will reinstate the mask requirement for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, in indoor settings.
This means that brokers, clients, and industry partners (e.g. appraisers, inspectors, photographers, etc.) must wear masks for listing appointments, showings, inspections, walk-throughs, open houses, and other indoor interactions.
Real estate firms must require masks at their offices for all individuals, consumers and brokers, regardless of vaccination status.
As always, brokers should be respectful of others and continue to follow all recommended health guidelines.
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Indoor Masks are Back
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NEW!
Masks are back starting August 23rd
Indoor mask mandates are back, and vaccine requirements are expanded to educators, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Wednesday.
Beginning Aug. 23, everyone - regardless of vaccination status - will be required to wear masks in indoor settings.
Some exceptions include office spaces not easily accessible by the public where everyone is vaccinated, in vehicles with no public face-to-face interaction, and small, private indoor gatherings where everyone is vaccinated.
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SAR Leadership Nominations Open
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DUE BY NEXT FRIDAY! (AUGUST 27th) Nominations are open for directors to serve on your association board for 2022-2023. There are five, two-year terms available on the board.
Nominees for directorships must be REALTOR® members of the Association who have:
(i) served on a minimum of two (2) standing committees within the seven (7) years prior to the time of the election;
(ii) served on one (1) standing committee within the three (3) years prior to the time of the election; or
(iii)who are currently serving, or within the one (1) year prior to the time of the election have served, as President of the Young Professionals Network or President of the Women's Council of REALTORS®.
If a candidate has served on only one (1) standing committee within the three (3) years prior to the time of the election, that candidate must also attend two (2) Board of Directors meetings within the twelve (12) months prior to running for Director.
To place a name in nomination with the Nominating Committee, please complete the application, offered below. You may Email your completed form to Sharon@SpokaneRealtor.com, FAX to the SAR at 324-8650 ormail to: SAR, 1924 N Ash, Spokane, WA 99205, by Friday, August 27th. If you have questions, please contact Eric Johnson at 951-9331 or Sharon Houston at 326-9222. Thank you for participating in the leadership of your association!
Download the 2022-2023 SAR Director nomination form (pictured above), online here.
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SAR Advocacy: One-minute Video
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NEW!
This week's Housing Advocacy question:
Is the American Dream of home-ownership slipping away in Spokane?
Watch this one-minute video for the answer:
Last week's Housing Advocacy video:
This series of SAR Housing Advocacy minutes are currently appearing on various social media platforms to select viewers in the Spokane area.
Members are invited and encouraged to share this video on their own social media channels and websites to help continue the housing conversation in our area.
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SAR Partners with Habitat for Humanity
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NEXT MONTH!
Wednesday, September 15th
The SAR is partnering with Spokane's Habitat for Humanity for the first time in a long time.
Join your colleagues and friends (family members welcome, too) one Wednesday a month through the summer - next and final shift for the summer will be on September 15th.
No experience necessary; all abilities welcome!
This effort will help build decent and affordable homes for those in need.
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SAR Blood Drive
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Thursday, September 16th
12:45 - 3:45 p.m.
The SAR is delighted to partner, once again, with Vitalant, the region's blood bank, for a donation event in the SAR parking lot on Thursday, September 16th.
The need for blood hasn't gone away because of the pandemic, in fact, it's more important now than ever that Spokane residents donate.
However, people aren't signing up or showing up and it could cause an even bigger problem within weeks.
Watch the story on KHQ6 News online here:
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SAR Oktoberfest
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Early Bird Tickets through September 22nd
Your SAR will be holding an Oktoberfest party/fundraiser as the big social event of the fall, this year - replacing the Christmas party/fundraiser.
Enjoy relaxed conversations with your friends and colleagues, silent auction, door prizes, photo booth, music, dancing, and delicious authentic German food catered by Das Stein Haus.
Download the event flyer (pictured above) online here.
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WCR Golf Tournament
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Join Women's Council of REALTORS® for a swashbuckling event!
Grab a friend (or three) and sign up!
Lots of excellent prizes, drinks, and dinner!
See the event flyer (pictured above) for more information, online here.
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SAR Member Roster Update - July
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Updated for July
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 - July
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The SAR Market Activity Report for July is now online.
See the latest full report - a member-exclusive product
See the July 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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Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
PRESIDENT ELECT:
Choice Realty
995-2833
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Kestell Company
499-9999
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