Next week at Spokane Realtors®:
Tuesday, February 7 - Land and Acreage 200
Wednesday, February 8 - Intro to MLS/Paragon
Wednesday, February 8 - Third Grade Poster Contest meeting 3 p.m.
Thursday, February 9 - Current Issues in WA Residential RE
Friday, February 10 - Listing Input
Click on the calendar image to see the full SR calendar.
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Weekly Notices
February 3, 2023
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Live and Virtual Event
in Spokane!
All SR and WR
Members Welcome!
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Washington REALTORS® Instructor Mark Kitabayashi will be here live and in-person to teach his "Washington Real Estate Fair Housing" 6-hr class.
Your first active renewal after June 1st, 2022, must include the 6-hour Washington Real Estate Fair housing class.
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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Event Also Includes:
Quarterly Membership Meeting
Thursday, March 9th
Noon - 1 p.m.
Center Place Event Center
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Please take 30 seconds
and ask your Legislators to make the 2023 session a session where housing is the top priority.
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We know that housing inventory and affordability are at crisis levels in Washington.
We need your help to encourage our State Legislators to make Housing the top priority in the upcoming session.
Please use the form on this page to send a message to your state legislator, urging them to make 2023 the year where housing is a top priority!
Washington REALTORS® is working in a coalition on a number of housing bills including:
- encouraging more condominium and townhome development,
- allowing ADUs in rural areas,
- allowing the option of duplexes and triplexes in single-family neighborhoods.
Please take 30 seconds and ask your Legislators to make the 2023 session a session where housing is the top priority.
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Olympia Legislative Session Monitor |
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WR and SR staff are tracking several bills with impacts on the real estate business as they move through the legislative process.
Find out the latest information online here:
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Last day of session (Sine Die): April 24, 2023. |
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Your SR Dues for 2023
are now Past Due!
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Thank you if you have already paid your 2023 dues!
Dues may still be paid until February 28th but must, now, include the 10% late penalty.
Click on the button to pay your SR dues for 2023 online now.
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Where People Moved in 2022 |
A new study released by the National Association of REALTORS® reveals Spokane is among the most desired locations to move since the beginning of the pandemic.
Between 2019 and 2022 – Spokane saw an increase in the number of people moving here by over 30%.
That’s high enough to rank Spokane 6th in the country, and 2nd on the West Coast behind Colorado Springs, CO.
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Who Can Engage in
Short Sale Negotiations?
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Washington Realtors® Legal Hotline lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons is back to answer the question: who can engage in short sale negotiations?
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A person can engage in a short sale if the total lien against their property is greater than what they can generate from the sale of the property.
Washington law dictates that only three types of people can engage in short sale negotiations with a lender, find out who they are in this new video!
It runs about five minutes.
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What's Going On?
Black Home Ownership Crisis
Tuesday, February 7, 11:00 a.m.
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Even as we enter 2023, Black people continue to face significant challenges to homeownership.
Despite diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in every sphere of society, housing disparity remains a critical concern for Black people.
In this session, participants will explore current challenges facing Black residents, the progression of equitable housing practices and strategies to eliminate housing discrimination.
Learning Objectives:
• Understand the Crisis in Black Home Ownership
• Explore Factors influencing Washington’s Racial Home Ownership Disparity
• Learn Practical Ways to Combat to Housing Discrimination
• Discover Strategies for Building Inclusive communities
Join us for this important webinar in February - Black History Month.
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Tell the City of Spokane about your Personal Housing Journey |
The City of Spokane Planning Commission wants to know about your personal housing journey.
Feel free to share this opportunity to share your personal housing journey with your clients and friends.
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Thursday, March 2nd
8 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.
Spokane Convention Center
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The 36th Annual Real Estate Market Forum, covering trends in real estate, construction, and the local economy in the Spokane-Kootenai-Bonner area, will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Spokane Convention Center.
An outstanding group of speakers has been assembled by the Market Forum Planning Subcommittee.
The Forum starts promptly at 8 a.m.
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The Real Estate Market Forum attracted 700+ people to the Spokane Convention Center in 2019 (pictured above) - the last time the event was held in this facility before the pandemic.
Don't miss out on the largest regional real estate event of the year - get your tickets now!
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Growth With A Purpose
Thursday, February 9th
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ruby River Hotel
700 N Division St.
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Attention Spokane Realtors!
Are you looking to improve your marketing, sales, and overall business as a Realtor?
Look no further!
The Spokane Realtor YPN is hosting a day full of learning and growth opportunities on February 9th from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Ruby River Hotel in Spokane, Washington.
With an amazing lineup of speakers, this is an event you won't want to miss.
Tickets are $50 and include lunch.
Don't wait - get your tickets now and take your career to the next level.
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Minute to Mingle
Wednesday, February 15
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
CENTURY 21 Beutler & Associates 101 West North River Drive
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Kind of like speed dating, but for WCR Members and Strategic Partners to get to know each other, hear what each other's strengths are and how we can encourage and support one another in this ever- changing market.
Meet others in the industry and get to know each other and collaborate what is working for others in this unique market.
Food provided.
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Realtor.com offers its
Housing Forecast 2023
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Spokane/Spokane Valley
2023 Price Growth: 9.6%
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Realtor.com is just out with its Housing Forecast for 2023. Here's what it offers . . .
For home-buyers: There will be some things for buyers to look forward to in 2023. There will be more homes for sale, homes will likely take longer to sell, and buyers will not face the extreme competition that was commonplace over the past few years.
For home-sellers: Home sellers should know that fewer buyers are expected to be shopping for a home in 2023, as high home prices and mortgage rates cause some would-be buyers to delay purchase plans. As a result, sellers can expect more competition from other for-sale listings, longer sale timelines, and more negotiation with buyers.
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Professional Development
The SR 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 SR if you have any questions about classes or your license education requirements, by phone at 326-9222 or by email.
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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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Current Market and Membership Information from your Association: |
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December 2022
Monthly Home Sales Report
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December 2022
Year-end Home Sales Report
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NEW!
February 2023
Member Roster Update
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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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REALTOR® Political Action Committee |
RPAC (REALTOR® Political Action Committee) is one of one of the largest PACS in Washington and supports legislative efforts in favor of the real estate industry on behalf of WR members.
Invest in your business today!
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2023 SAR Board of Directors |
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2023 SAR Committee Chairs |
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