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Legislative Days
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Legislative Days were a success!
Over 600 REALTORS® from all over Washington State registered for the Legislative Days event, last week.
This year, all events were virtual which allowed many members an opportunity to sample the events of the week without travel and lodging expenses.
WR hosted association committee meetings, several events, and launched a new campaign program highlighting WR's legislative priorites for this session called MyNeighbor.
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Condo Reform Advances
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The Washington State Senate passed a bill offering Condo reform, this week.
Read more in the SAR Governmental Affairs Brief online here.
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WR Member Survey Results
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Why does Washington REALTORS® spend so much time and effort to bring the REALTOR® voice to our lawmakers in Olympia?
97% of members, statewide, say involvement in political issues is very/somewhat important (graph below).
88% of members say housing inventory is a very serious/serious problem (graph below).
What else does the survey say about Washington REALTORS® and our priorities right now?
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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 kicks off 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 first video in this series is online here - it covers things Annie is seeing from listing brokers, and runs about 20-minutes:
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Dangerous Business Practices in a Sellers Market, Part 1
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Fairhaven
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See how Fairhaven, NAR's new fair housing training simulation for REALTORS®, allows members to test their compliance with fair housing principles by using the power of storytelling to identify, prevent, and address discriminatory practices in real estate.
Watch this new one-minute video online here:
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Welcome to Fairhaven: A Fair Housing Simulation
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Tax Summit
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TAX SUMMIT
Begins February 3rd
Let's face it, filing taxes can cause a lot of anxiety.
As a new agent, managing tax documents, understanding complex returns, and constant tax law changes makes preparing a tax return a tedious process.
The Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness offers a series of four one-hour webinars in which you'll hear from experts and get the tips you need to save time and money while reducing your stress:
Real Estate Agents Tax Guide 101
Wednesday, February 3 at 11:00 a.m.
What to Do if You've Got IRS Trouble
Wednesday, February 10 at 11:00 a.m.
Improve Personal Wealth by Spotting Opportunities in Your Tax Return
Wednesday, February 17 at 11:00 a.m.
A Deeper Dive into Several Real Estate Tax Topics
Wednesday, February 24 at 11:00 a.m.
More information about the dates, times, speakers, and content is online here.
The express link to register is below:
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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!
Thursday, February 4, 9 a.m. to noon
Core Curriculum with Sabrina Jones-Schroeder
3.0 clock hours.
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.
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
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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Commit to C2EX today!
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NEW!
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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2021 SAR Dues Due
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NEW!
Your 2021 SAR Annual dues were due January 1st, 2021.
In order to avoid the 10% late penalty, please make sure you pay them by January 31, 2021- this weekend!
To pay your 2021 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.
Thank you for your continuing membership in your SAR!
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Computer Safety Checklist
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NEW!
TechHelpline (a complimentary service through Washington REALTORS®) is out, this week, with a brand new article: How safe is your computer? Check out this safety checklist!
The fact is that Cyberattacks can occur in a variety of ways, including routine things you may do when surfing the web. Malware still can infect your computer, and cybercriminals may steal personal information about you online.
What should you do? Go through a safety checklist of the simple measures you can take to keep your computer from being compromised.
Read the complete article - including the TechHelpline Safety Checklist - online here.
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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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The Women's Council of REALTORS® Spokane-Eastern Washington is starting the new year with some great events and even more to come!
Please mark your calendars to join us and participate in the fun!
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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Spokane Planning Commission Vacancy
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NEW!
The City of Spokane Planning Commission has an opening. Are you the right one to fill it?
Please consider applying if you are interested in being a part of the solution to our housing issues.
SAR Member Michael Baker has served on the Planning Commission and can offer great insight, should you wish to contact him before you submit your application.
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SAR Member Roster Update - November
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Updated for November
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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