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Spokane County Holds at Phase 1
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Some counties in Western Washington have been released to Phase 2 easing from the governor's COVID-19 restrictions.
In response, Washington REALTORS® updated its COVID-19 FAQ document, this week.
Phase restrictions apply to the location of a property, not to the Broker's home or office.
While properties listed for sale in certain counties are now eased to Phase 2 restrictions - this does not include Spokane County.
The new WR FAQ - REVISED FEBRUARY 2 document (pictured above) is online here.
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As businesses re-open workplaces to workers, clients and the public, having a comprehensive re-entry plan in place will help ensure the health and safety of those in your office, and also protect your business from potential liability related to COVID-19 exposure in the workplace.
NAR offers a new "Window to the Law" video to support your efforts in this direction.
It runs four-minutes:
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Window to the Law: Making Your Workplace COVID-Safe
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Property Tax Deadline Extended
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NEW!
Spokane County Treasurer Michael Baumgartner shares word that he has authorized an extension on the due-date for First Half 2021 property taxes to May 31st.
This one-time one-month extension gives Spokane County taxpayers until the end of May to pay their first-half property taxes without accruing interest or penalty charges.
Annual tax statements will arrive in county mailboxes in early March.
If you'd like to share this announcement with your clients, the county has a good public-facing information page with more details online here.
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Housing Discrimination in Washington
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Washington REALTORS® is offering a series of lectures and discussions during February - Black History Month.
The first of these features Dr. Quintard Taylor (Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Washington) as keynote speaker for the Washington REALTORS® annual meeting last fall.
Dr. Taylor gives a fascinating overview of housing discrimination in Washington state.
The period photos and historical references alone are worth the watch.
The video runs about an hour:
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Dr. Taylor Keynote Address
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Dangerous Business Practices
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Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons is seeing some dangerous business practices occurring in this seller's market.
So, this week, Annie continues a new video series with RE/MAX Integrity Owner Broker Paul Blumenstetter to focus on these dangerous practices with a goal of helping us all avoid them.
The second video in this series is on-line here - in this video, Annie and Paul discuss dangerous practices on behalf of buyer broker's and how to protect yourself and your firm from future lawsuits if your buyer decides to make risky offers.
The video runs nine-minutes:
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Dangerous Business Practices in a Sellers Market Part 2
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The first video in this series is online here - it covers things Annie is seeing from listing brokers, and runs 20-minutes:
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Dangerous Business Practices in a Sellers Market, Part 1
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2021 Code of Ethics
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"Under all is the land."
Do you recognize that sentence opens our Code of Ethics?
"The Code," as it's often called, is newly updated for 2021 - adding the Code of Ethics' applicability to discriminatory speech and conduct.
Download your copy of the 2021 National Association of REALTORS® Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice (pictured above) online here.
The deadline for staying current with your Code of Ethics requirement in the current cycle is December 31st - the end of this year. Check your status and sign up for virtual Code classes online here.
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Tourism Summit
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Learn how regional tourism will help us recover from the COVID-19 lock-down at the 2021 Tourism Summit: Taking the Scenic Route to Recovery," happening virtually on Thursday, February 18th.
Tri County Economic Development District has joined forces with the North Central Washington Economic Development District to bring you this year's conference.
See the agenda and register online here:
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Commit to C2EX Today!
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Have you made the REALTORS® Commitment to Excellence?
Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) from the National Association of REALTORS® empowers REALTORS® to evaluate, enhance and showcase their highest levels of professionalism.
It's not a course, class or designation - it's an Endorsement that REALTORS® can promote when serving clients and other REALTORS®.
We are very proud to announce that there are now over 50,000 members participating in the program!
You can commit, too!
Visit the C2EX website to learn more online here.
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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.
NEXT WEEK!
Tuesday, February 9th, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- AND -
Thursday, February 11th, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
Purchase & Sale with Sabrina Jones-Schroeder
7.5 clock hours.
NEXT WEEK!
February 11th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- AND -
February 12th, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Show Me the Money: Writing Contracts That Will Get You Paid!
This class is offered virtually by Tri-City Association of REALTORS®.
$49 for 7.5 clock hours, free without clock hours.
Tuesday, February 16th
Biggest Bloopers & Blunders we make in our Statewide Forms with Ken Sax
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
3.5 clock hours
Successfully Selling HUD Homes
Friday, February 26
9 a.m. to noon
This course will prepare you to successfully sell HUD Homes. You'll learn 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.
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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Women's Council of REALTORS® Spokane-Eastern Washington invites you to its next program on Thursday, February 11th: Diversity and Inclusion - Fair Housing for All.
This four-member panel will put you in the middle of a discussion on two of the most important words in your business today.
2021 WCR President Jennifer Shupe personally welcomes you to join us for this great event in this short video:
If you are not yet a member, please visit wcr.org to learn how you can become part of our great network!
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SAR Endorses SPS Levy Request
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The SAR Board of Directors, at its February meeting, endorsed the Levy Replacement Request for Spokane Public Schools.
The board encourages members to vote "yes."
You should have already received your ballot. It is due to be counted on February 9th.
More information about this is online here:
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SAR Candidate Training School
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Spokane City Council photo
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NEW!
THIS WEEKEND!
The second session of the Spokane Association of REALTORS®' Candidate Training School is this Saturday, February 6th, from 10-noon via Zoom. This training is open to all members.
In session two, we will cover several topics more in depth including messaging, voter contact, and fundraising and interact in breakout sessions.
There will be a number of presenters with the Featured Presenter being Karl Eckhardt from NAHB, a former presenter for the National Association of REALTORS®.
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SAR Convenes Housing Needs Summit
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Join us for an in-depth conversation about housing needs and challenges in the Spokane area with local, regional, and national experts.
Spokane Region Housing Needs Summit 2021 will be held online February 21st at 1 p.m., convened by your Spokane Association of REALTORS®.
Attend this important program and take away a market-based needs assessment for the Spokane region.
Find more information and a registration link online here:
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DOL: "Critical System Error"
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The Department of Licensing Real Estate Division (DOL) notified Washington REALTORS®, this week, of a system error regarding license status.
This is a critical system error and DOL developers are aware of the issue.
In the meantime, the real estate licensing team at DOL is working to manually correct any firms, branches and licensees that have been impacted by this issue.
If your license status has been erroneously changed to "inactive" status please know this may be a result of the system error and DOL is working to resolve this as soon as possible.
Washington REALTORS® will continue to share DOL updates as new information is received.
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2021 NAR Legislative Days
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May 3-14
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 opens February 24.
We look forward to welcoming you!
The event website is online here. More content will be added as the event draws nearer.
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SAR Member Roster Update - January
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NEW!
Updated for January
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 - December
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The SAR Market Activity Report for December is now online.
See the latest full report - a member-exclusive product
See the December 2020 Market Snapshot Report
See the 2020 Year End 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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