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2020 SAR Leadership Installed
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The SAR begins its 109th year thanking last year's leadership and welcoming this year's leadership over luncheon at the Davenport Grand Hotel (photo above).
The hotel sits just a few hundred yards east of the spot where two men, S. R. Scranton and J. J. Downing, pounded a stake into the ground near the Spokane River falls to plat the new city of Spokane Falls, Washington Territory, in May of 1871 - the first act of real estate in Spokane.
2020 SAR President
Tom Clark (above, left) is installed by 2020 Washington REALTORS® 2020 President-elect
Tom Hormel (above, right) on a theme of "Get Involved!"
Watch Tom's inaugural address (seven minutes) online here:
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2020 SAR President Tom Clark
Inaugural Address
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2019 SAR President
Gina Mosey (above, right) was presented with a plaque and gavel for her service by SAR Executive Vice President
Rob Higgins (above, left).
In her closing remarks as SAR President, Gina encouraged members to keep the theme of her presidential year in their hearts: "It's Your Story, Own It!"
Watch Gina's closing address (two minutes) online here:
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Gina Mosey closing address
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2020 SAR Officers and Directors of the Association were also installed at this week's luncheon (above - not all pictured).
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Eric Johnson
, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson N
IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT:
Gina Mosey, RE/MAX Inland Empire
TREASURER
Kristy Hamby,
Windermere Airway Heights
SECRETARY
Cynthia Gustafson,
John L. Scott Spokane, Inc.
DIRECTORS
Greg Barkley, Keller Williams Spokane - Main
Eric Etzel,
Choice Realty
Judy Flemmer
, EXIT Real Estate Professionals
Ron McIntire,
Choice Realty
Abbey Parsons,
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson V
Barb Pielli,
Windermere City Group
These Directors will serve the second of their two-year terms this year:
Sara Houk
,
John L. Scott, Inc.
Pam Novell
, Windermere Manito
Jim Palmer, Jr., Real Estate Marketplace N.W. Inc.
Rick Richard
, John L. Scott, Inc.
2020 SAR President Tom Clark installs the 2020 officers and directors of the Spokane-Eastern Washington chapter of the Women's Council of REALTORS® (above).
Tara Ostlind - Program Director;
Georgina Olsen - Event Director;
Mindy Jo Lyons - Membership Director;
Cammie Bigham - Treasurer;
Brenda McKinley - President-Elect;
Jennifer Shupe - President;
and Marilyn DeMier-Colson - Secretary (not all present).
2020 Spokane REALTORS® Young Professionals Network (YPN) President
Matt Side installs his officers and directors (above). Names not available at press time.
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2020 WR Legislative Day
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REGISTER NOW for the 2020 Washington REALTORS® Legislative Day in Olympia - January 22-23, next year.
Washington REALTOR® CEO Steve Francks and Government Affairs Director Nathan Gorton give us a sneak preview of the upcoming Legislative Session, REALTOR® priorities and how members can participate in this annual event.
Watch their five-minute video online here:
The Washington REALTORS® Legislative Day is a long-standing tradition among broker members in Washington state.
In 2019, the REALTOR® message was "Unlock the Door for Affordable Home Ownership!"
SAR members joined member colleagues from across the state to deliver that message to the steps of the Capitol building (photo above) and directly to elected Members in face-to-face meetings with every Spokane-area legislator.
The Washington REALTORS® Legislative Day, or "Hill Day." is a chance for you to take the voice of Washington REALTORS® directly to lawmakers in our state capital as they begin their session as we did last year.
"Why should I go?"
Listen to the answer Spokane broker member Judy Flemmer answers that question in this two-minute video:
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Washington REALTORS® Legislative Day
You should go!
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The SAR Governmental Affairs Committee offers an illustrated review of the National, State, and Local Governmental Affairs efforts Members have made in support of the Spokane Association REALTORS® and our clients.
It's good to be reminded of what we accomplished together last year, and what we will set out to accomplish this year.
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Migration Patterns
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More people are heading to Idaho than any other state, according to the newly released 2019 Atlas Van Lines Migration Patterns study.
Washington is number two on the list.
This marks the second year since 2017 that Idaho has ranked as the inbound leader for moves nationwide.
Meanwhile, more residents are leaving New York, which had the highest number of outbound moves last year, the study shows.
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Buyer Brokers with Attachment Issues
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Ever had this happen to you?
Buyer's brokers are attaching irrelevant (excessive) documents to buyer's offer.
Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline lawyer
Annie Fitzsimmons discourages this.
Find out why in Annie's new seven-minute video:
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Buyer Brokers with Attachment Issues.
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2020 Vision Using RPR
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As we look to 2020, many REALTORS
® are focusing on fresh starts and clean slates.
It's the perfect time to resolve to reach more goals and accomplish more tasks.
Perhaps you want to build your business by reaching more prospects or you strive to sharpen your transactional skills.
Maybe for you it's all about making more connections and ultimately, closing more deals.
RPR can help you do it.
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2020 at the Children's Clubhouse
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There is a lot of red in the January volunteer calendar at the Children's Clubhouse.
The SAR has been instrumental in keeping this valuable resource open at Sacred Heart Children's Hospital - it offers a playroom for siblings of children who undergo treatment at the hospital. The playhouse gives kids time to be kids at a time of family stress.
Will any of these open volunteer opportunities work for you?
See the January 2020
Children's Clubhouse Volunteers calendar (pictured above),
online here.
Contact
Jennifer Richardson at the hospital to put your name on an open volunteer sh
ift -
474-5469
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If you are not yet a Children's Clubhouse volunteer and want to sign up,
read more here.
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SAR Professional Development
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SAR Professional Development
SAR professional development classes and events bring the best local and state instructors/presenters here to Spokane to make it easy and affordable for you to stay current in your profession.
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!
Registration: 8:45 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. to Noon
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
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Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals
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NEXT WEEK!
FOR RENEWING BROKERS
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
at the SAR
4.0 clock hours
Check-in: 12:34 p.m.
Class: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
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Statewide 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
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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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2020 SAR Dues Due
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Your 2020 SAR annual dues were due January 1st, 2020.
In order to avoid the 10% late penalty please make sure you pay them by January 31, 2020.
To pay your 2020 SAR annual dues online, click on the button below, which will bring up the login screen for the SAR member portal:
Once online, use the Review and Pay Balance section to make your payment online.
Alternately, you may retrieve an invoice while online to pay by mail, or you may pay in person at the SAR:
1924 North Ash Street.
Thank you for your continuing membership in your SAR!
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Show Consumers for what the "R" Stands
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Sharing your REALTOR® pride has just gotten a whole lot easier.
A new app - PhotoFy - lets you quickly and easily personalize a selection of content from the National Association of REALTORS®' popular
That's Who We R advertising campaign to share on social media (see example above).
The campaign uses the iconic block R logo, representing membership in the National Association of REALTORS®, to differentiate REALTORS® from non-member agents.
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2020 COE
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"Under all is the land."
What important document begins with these words?
If you guessed the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, you are correct!
The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the National Association of REALTORS® was adopted in 1913 as one of the first codifications of ethical duties adopted by any business group.
The Code ensures that consumers are served by requiring REALTORS® to cooperate with each other in furthering clients' best interests.
NAR has just released its newly updated version of our COE for 2020, effective January 1st.
Download your copy of the brand-new 2020 REALTOR® Code of Ethics for posting in your office
online here.
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Veterans Chronicle
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Our friends at
The Spokesman-Review share word that their Vete
rans Chronicle - an idea the SAR brought to the newspaper two years ago - will continue and expand in the new year.
This monthly insert to the daily newspaper "will have even more content, more tips for veterans' benefits, and more success stories of local veterans," according to
The Spokesman-Review.
This would be a great opportunity for you to promote your business to this important and growing local population.
Download the flyer with details about this opportunity (pictured above) online here.
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WCR: Wine Not be a Member
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Hello Fellow REALTORS® and Industry Partners,
Get ready for the first membership mixer of 2020 at our new location at Nectar Catering and Events on Stevens!
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Member Roster Update - December
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Click here to view the latest
Member Roster Update (pictured above) - approved by the Board of Directors at its December meeting.
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Market Activity Report - December
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NEW!
Updated for December
and Year End (2019)
The SAR Market Activity Report for
December is now online.
See the latest full report -
a member-exclusive product
See the
December
2019 Market Snapshot Report
See the
2019 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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2020 SAR Leadership
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2020 SAR PRESIDENT
Tom Clark
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PRESIDENT ELECT
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson N
951-9331
PAST PRESIDENT:
Gina Mosey
RE/MAX Inland Empire
953-3410
SECRETARY:
John L. Scott, Inc.
280-8595
TREASURER:
Windermere Airway Heights
688-4151
Executive Vice President
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2020 SAR Committee Chairs
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BUDGET/FINANCE:
688-4151
COMMUNICATIONS:
954-5647
FORMS:
999-7488
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS:
218-8062
GRIEVANCE:
703-0385
MEMBERSHIP:
879-1636
MLS STEERING:
953-1666
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
951-9710
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
994-0359
SERVING OUR SPOKANE:
879-5092
SPECIAL EVENTS:
953-3410
TECHNOLOGY:
342-0406
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