The Spokane Association of REALTORS®:
ENGAGES its members, ENCOURAGES professional excellence and cooperation,
ADVOCATES for real property rights, and PROMOTES strong, sustainable communities.
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Weekly Notices
August 5, 2022
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New!
Find encouragement to participate in your association's elections in this personal message from two members of the SAR Nominating Committee:
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Deadline next week!
2023 SAR Leadership Nominations due by
Wednesday, August 10th
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Nominations are open for directors to serve on your association board for 2023-2024.
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 forms, offered here.
You may email your completed forms to Sharon@SpokaneRealtor.com, FAX to the SAR at 324-8650 or mail to: SAR, 1924 N Ash, Spokane, WA 99205, by Wednesday, August 10th.
Thank you for participating in the leadership of your association!
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New!
All SAR-endorsed candidates advance to the general election.
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Preliminary results show that all five SAR-endorsed Spokane County Commissioner candidates will advance to the general election.
Newcomer Chris Jordan, and current Spokane City Council member Michael Cathcart, will be on the fall ballots for the newest county districts.
Meanwhile, incumbents Josh Kerns, Mary Kuney, and Al French will also advance.
The SAR endorsed all for their positions on housing policy and homeowner protections.
Another newcomer to politics is also advancing - Suzanne Schmidt - who will be one of two candidates on the fall ballot for Washington’s fourth legislative district. (Spokane Valley).
The SAR government affairs committee interviewed each candidate before making its recommendations.
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The latest results from the August 2, 2022 Primary are available at the Washington State Secretary of State, online here: |
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Early registration closes next week!
Quarterly Membership Meeting
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Fair Housing Class (6.0 clock hours)
Thursday, August 18th
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Early Registration: August 8th
Space is limited!
Includes Class, Lunch,
and Quarterly Membership Meeting
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All Real Estate Agents licensed in the state of Washington before 6/1/2022 must have this class before 6/1/2023, per DOL guidelines. |
DOL has implemented Substitute Senate Bill 5378.
The bill requires education on Fair Housing for new licensees and renewals.
It applies to real estate brokers and managing brokers and went into effect June 1st, 2022.
This is part of the required 30-hour continuing education instruction.
The first active renewal after June 1st, 2022, must include the 6-hour Washington Real Estate Fair housing class. With every renewal afterward, licensees must complete a 3-hour course.
The purpose of this course is to introduce real estate brokers and managing brokers to the federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) and the Washington Law Against Discrimination (chapter 49.60 RCW) as it relates to real estate transactions.
The course will teach real estate brokers and managing brokers the historical and societal context of housing discrimination, legal framework intended to prevent housing discrimination, and steps to take to prevent housing discrimination.
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Not an SAR member? We'd love to have you join us!
Please click on the door to register.
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New!
Zoning Changes Help Families
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The Spokane City Council, last week, unanimously approved permitting construction of multi-family homes on lots previously zoned for a single residence.
This week, the city began rolling out its messaging around the new policy to say it "is clearing the way to make better use of the limited amount of land available for new housing."
Watch the city's new two-minute video online here:
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2023 Property Tax Estimator |
Curious to know what your Spokane County property taxes may be next year?
Spokane County has made it easy to get your answer with a new express link on its Scout website.
Enter an address and the website and it will return an estimate of that parcel's 2023 Spokane County property taxes.
The number you get is an estimate only and not meant as an official tax assessment "due to the complicated nature of how Washington State property taxes are calculated."
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Women's Council of REALTORS®
Mix & Mingle
Thursday, August 18
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Prohibition Gastropub
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Come Join Us for an Afternoon of Networking, Food, Drink & Fun!
It's summer time and we are ready to Network!
Come join us for great food, a cocktail and quality conversations!
Tickets available until 2 PM on August 17, 2022.
At the door pricing $45 (if space allows).
Food and one drink included.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Free! Next week!
“Open the Door to Leads”
Wednesday, 8/10 Noon-1pm
at the SAR (1924 North Ash Street)
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This lunch and learn is free to attend. Join Nicole Malubay for an hour to learn what to do Before, During & After to get leads from EVERY Open House!
She has a lot to cover in only 60 mins.
Come early and be ready to take notes of all the things you don't want to forget.
Bring all your questions and scenarios for the Q&A at the end.
Nicole is not from Spokane, so she had to find a way to get leads.
Open Houses became her thing to get those leads.
She's done so many Open Houses she even won Rookie of the Year.
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New!
Fall Business Conference
in Spokane!
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Join us September 21st-23rd for our annual Fall Business Conference in Spokane!
Help shape the future of your association, hear from influential guest speakers, and network with REALTORS® from all over Washington State.
Additionally, The Spokane Association of REALTORS® warmly welcomes you to their charity event “A Night at the Carrousel!” Proceeds from this event go to 2nd Harvest.
Get your tickets early when you register for the Fall Business Conference with Washington REALTORS®.
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New!
Legal Hotline:
Nanny Cams & Door Bell Cameras
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In this week's Legal Hotline, Annie Fitzsimmons, WR's Legal Hotline lawyer, discusses Nanny Cams and Door Bell Cameras (that record audio and video) in and on the Seller's property and how that technology can have a risky impact, especially when conversations get recorded without knowledge/consent.
Listen in as Annie explains what could happen in this scenario.
The video runs about seven minutes.
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We are here to help you become more successful and profitable in your real estate business.
NAR’s wide range of products and services are designed to inform and connect you to the products, services, and network that can help your business thrive.
As a new member, you can expect:
- A live or online new member orientation from your local association
- Membership pin and materials provided by your local association
- New member emails from NAR highlighting programs and services curated specifically to help build your business
- Ongoing communications from NAR and our team standing by to assist if you have any questions
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New!
FREE August Webinars
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New!
2022 Investment Summit
Registration open now
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Set yourself up for success as you hear from industry experts during the 2022 Investment Summit four-part series event.
Each one-hour webinar (four parts) will cover useful information geared towards newer agents, but open to all REALTORS® in any career stage.
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The SAR extends its condolences to the friends and family of Brent Johnson, NAI Black; husband of Stephanie Johnson, First American Title; son of Jeff Johnson, NAI Black; and son-in-law of Karene Loman, Keller Williams Spokane - Branch.
Brent passed on Thursday, July 14th in a motorcycle accident.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Life Center, 1202 N Government Way on Saturday August 20, 2022 at 10 a.m.
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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.
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Not an SAR member? We'd love to have you join us! Please click on the door (above) to register. |
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Next week!
Current Issues in WA Residential Real Estate with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
Tuesday, August 9 9-Noon
You can sign up to take this class in-person at the SAR or you can zoom in.
3.0 clock hours
The Washington State Real Estate Commission and Department of Licensing requires the completion of this three clock-hour class.
The three mandatory clock hours must be included in the 30 clock-hours required for active licensees.
"Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate 2022-2023" is required by DOL.
Remember, you must take this class every two years for your license renewal. We are now in the 2022-2023 two-year cycle.
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Next week!
Purchase & Sale with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
Thursday, August 11 8:30-5:00
7.5 clock hours
You can sign up to take this class in-person at the SAR or you can zoom in.
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.
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New!
TransactionDesk Class
with Eric Johnson
Monday, 8/15 1:00-4:00
3.0 clock hours
In-person at the SAR
Eric Johnson will be teaching his TransactionDesk on Basic Sale/Listing Creation.
You won't want to miss this class!
You'll learn all you need to know about the TransactionDesk.
Here are some of the highlights he'll cover in class: Introduction to key features and how to become a paperless office, System Navigation, Settings & Templates, Creating a Sale Transaction, Uploading Signed Documents, Creating an Authentisign Electronic Signing, Archiving Transactions and Receiving & Counter offering an offer.
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New!
Code of Ethics - Our Promise to Professionalism
with Mike Crowley
Tuesday, 8/16 9:00-12:30
3.5 clock hours
You can sign up to take this class in-person at the SAR or you can zoom in.
Remember, you must take a Code of Ethics class once between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2024. This class meets those requirements.
This class will include the following objectives:
· Heighten awareness of the key tenets of the Code of Ethics.
· Appreciation for the role the Code can and should play in professional lives.
· Enhances professionalism and competency.
· Encourages REALTORS® to view their Code of Ethics as a living, viable guide in their daily dealings with clients, customers, and the public
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New!
What Else do we Need…
PSA Addenda
with Sabrina Jones-Schroeder
Tuesday 8/23 9:00-Noon
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Thursday 8/25 9:00-Noon
6.0 clock hours
Zoom class - Two-day class - both days
This course focuses on the addenda which might be added to a Purchase & Sale Agreement - the foundation of the transaction between the buyers and sellers of real estate. Understand the importance of using our local forms including the Spokane Addendum & the Spokane Buyer Representation Agreement. Plus, much more.
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Class Cancellation Policy:
A refund will be granted until 3:30 p.m. three days prior to the class, after which time there will be a 50% refund.
Anyone not showing up for class will not be given a refund.
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New DOL Mandatory Education – Fair Housing Requirements
Effective: June 1, 2022
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Effective June 1, 2022, the WA Department of Licensing (DOL) has implemented SB 5378.
This bill requires ALL Brokers and Managing Brokers to take a Fair Housing class.
Brokers and Managing Brokers licensed BEFORE June 1, 2022, will be REQUIRED to take the “Washington Real Estate Fair Housing (6-hr)” before June 1, 2023.
New agents licensed AFTER June 1, 2022 will be REQUIRED to take the “Washington Real Estate Fair Housing (3-hr)”.
Each subsequent renewal will REQUIRE a 3-hour Fair Housing Class. Just like Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate, this 3-hours will be INCLUSIVE of your regular 30-hours required for each renewal.
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MLS Weekly News and Information |
Keep up with rule changes, get tips and tricks and see the monthly MLS totals.
Don’t forget to check this valuable resource!
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Current Market and Membership Information from your Association: |
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June 2022
Home Sales Report
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June 2022
Year-to-Date Home Sales Report
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June 2022
Member Roster Update
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See the full member-exclusive Market Activity/MLS Statistics online here.
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SAR and Community Calendars: |
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Connect with us any time on these social media channels: |
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