Weekly Notices
January 14, 2022
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SAR Closed Monday
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The SAR will be closed Monday, January 17th, in observance of the national Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
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A Moderating Market
Area Realtors say homebuyers will find more properties to choose from and less volatile prices during 2022
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Homebuyers stymied in the past by Spokane’s ever-climbing real estate prices and bidding war after bidding war may have reason for optimism in the new year.
Although they can expect increasing home prices, high demand and low inventory, area Realtors say, the housing market won’t be as frenzied as 2021.
“Sale prices will continue to increase, but not at the rate it did in 2021. I believe the reason it will increase is lack of supply and demand will remain strong,” said Rob Higgins, executive officer for the Spokane Association of Realtors.
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NEW!
Real Estate Market Forum
Tuesday, February 15th
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at the Coeur d'Alene Resort
Registration open now!
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Come join us at the 35th Annual Real Estate Market Forum, covering trends in real estate, construction, and the local economy in the Spokane-Kootenai-Bonner area.
An outstanding group of speakers has been assembled by the Market Forum Planning Subcommittee.
The price for the 2022 Market Forum is $70.
That price will be available until the Wednesday before the event. At noon that day, the price goes up to $75, which will be the walk up price, if space remains.
The 2018 event at the Resort sold out at 600, and we had 713 at the 2020 event in Spokane.
If you choose to not use electronic registration, checks (payable to SKRERC) can be sent to the Spokane Association of REALTORS, 1924 N. Ash, Spokane, WA 99205, attention Tami Peterson.
Registration questions can be directed to her at 509-326-9222.
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Your 2022 SAR annual dues were due January 1st, 2022.
You should have received an email regarding this. To avoid a 10% late penalty please pay by January 31, 2022.
If you did not receive this email, please call the SAR at 326-9222 or continue with the online payment process here.
To pay your 2022 SAR annual dues online, click on the graphic below, which will bring up the login screen for the SAR member portal:
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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 send to 1924 North Ash Street, Spokane WA 99205.
Thank you for your continuing membership in your SAR!
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NEW!
SAR Leadership Retreat
Starts Year on Right Foot
2022 SAR President Eric Etzel convened association officers, directors, committee chairs, committee members, and staff, for an all-day retreat, last week, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Spokane City Center (photo above).
He shared his vision for the new year as we emerge from a global pandemic and make our first steps toward holding in-person events again.
Several resources presented at the retreat appear here to help you share this vision.
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Keynote speaker Mark Divine (by video) shared some of his experiences as a U.S. Navy Seal when he spoke on leadership from his new book: Staring Down the Wolf: Seven Leadership Commitments that Forge Elite Teams.
What does it take to command a team of elite individuals?
It requires a commitment to seven key principles: Courage, Trust, Respect, Growth, Excellence, Resiliency, and Alignment. All of these are present in an elite team which commits to them deeply in order to forge the character worthy of uncommon success.
See Mark's presentation online here - the video runs about an hour:
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NEW!
The 2022 Legislature is Underway
Check out the issues facing REALTORS® here:
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NEW!
City of Spokane Passes New Landlord/Tenant Regulations
The Spokane City Council has passed a new city law that aims to protect tenants actively seeking rental assistance from eviction.
The measure bars landlords from seeking to evict a tenant who is waiting to hear back on a rental assistance application.
The ordinance is in response to the city’s slowness in getting rental assistance dollars out to those who need it.
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NEW!
Come to better understand the
2022 REALTOR® Code of Ethics
Professionalism in Real Estate Practice is intended to provide Realtors® and Realtor Associate®s with a concise explanation of the meaning and intent of each of the Articles of the Code of Ethics and with a brief summary of the Standards of Practice and the official Case Interpretations.
Vertical format makes for easy reading on a mobile device.
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NEW!
Taxes Don’t Have to Be Scary!
Learn about new governance regulations and receive tips on how to improve your personal wealth by spotting opportunities in your tax return, what to do if the IRS comes knocking, and more.
Register to attend NAR’s Center for Financial Wellness Tax Summit four-part series event:
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What's Included:
- Access four tax sessions geared towards independent contractors (sessions not sold separately).
- Copy of session materials.
- Additional handouts provided on the exclusive post-session materials page.
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Tax Considerations for the Newly Self-Employed
Wednesday, February 2 at 11:00 a.m. - noon
What to Do If You’ve Got IRS Trouble
Wednesday, February 9 at 11:00 a.m to noon
2022 Small Business Advanced Tax Update
Wednesday, February 16 at 11:00 a.m. to noon
Your Financial Golden Years
Wednesday, February 23 at 11:00 a.m. to noon
By registering, you’ll learn money saving strategies to set yourself up for success come tax time and as you plan for the future.
Space Is limited!
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Growth With A Purpose 2022
Thursday, February 17th
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ruby River Hotel
700 North Division Street
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Spokane REALTORS®
Young Professionals Network
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Build Your Brand
Build Your Business
Build Your Wealth
Join Us for an all day IN PERSON business conference with Chelsea Peitz, Ruthy Taylor, Ray Ellen and many more!
You must purchase your tickets through the link in Eventbrite.
Tickets will increase to $75 on February 10th
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NEW!
Stuff you have to do, so you might as well know how to do it well!
Part 6:
Timely Presentation Of All Offers
In part 6 of the series, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline attorney Annie Fitzsimmons and guest host/Spokane Broker Sabrina Jones-Schroeder discuss 'presentations' and what it means to 'timely present' Buyer's offers to the Seller... don't miss out on this great information!
This video runs 20-minutes.
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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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NEW!
Code of Ethics & Fair Housing
with Karene Loman
Tuesday 1/25 8:30-12:30
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Thursday 1/27 8:30-Noon
This class is required for all NEW Brokers.
Why Ethics?
Professionalism means conducting yourself ethically and with integrity and competence.
It results in satisfied clients and customers.
It's good business!
You will gain knowledge of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics that will help you . . .
· Fulfill your essential responsibilities as a REALTOR®
· Enjoy a successful career based on the highest principles of your profession, and
· Develop appropriate responses and solutions to the most pressing dilemmas you will face as a REALTOR®.
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NEW!
Code of Ethics -
Our Promise to Professionalism with Mike Crowley
Wednesday 1/26 1:00 - 4:30
3.5 clock hours
This half-day Ethics class is for those that are past their first license renewal.
Remember, you must take a Code of Ethics class once between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2024.
This class meets those requirements.
New members must first take a 7.5 hour Code of Ethics class before taking this 3.5 hr class.
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NEW!
Purchase & Sale
with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
Tuesday 2/1 8:30 - 12:30
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Thursday 2/3 8:30 - Noon
THIS CLASS REQUIRES A SPEAKER & YOU TO BE ON CAMERA. BE PREPARED!
Two day Zoom class - both days required
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!
Code of Ethics & Fair Housing
with Karene Loman
Tuesday 2/8 8:30-12:30
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Thursday 2/10 8:30- Noon
(This is our first NEW Broker Code of Ethics class being offered since COVID)
This class is required for all NEW Brokers.
Why Ethics?
Professionalism means conducting yourself ethically and with integrity and competence.
It results in satisfied clients and customers.
It's good business!
You will gain knowledge of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics that will help you . . .
· Fulfill your essential responsibilities as a REALTOR®
· Enjoy a successful career based on the highest principles of your profession, and
· Develop appropriate responses and solutions to the most pressing dilemmas you will face as a REALTOR®.
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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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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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NEW!
December 2021
Market Snapshot Report
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NEW!
2021 Year End
Market Snapshot Report
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November
Member Roster Update
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See the full member-exclusive Market Activity Report online here.
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