SAR Bylaws Vote - NEXT WEEK!
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Virtual General Membership Meeting and Bylaws Vote
Thursday, June 18, 2020, 11:00 a.m.
Via Zoom
- Find out what's going on with your SAR - what are the future events looking like (e.g. golf tournament, etc.)
- Bylaws Vote
- Do you want to be involved in putting a Slate of Candidates together for SAR 2021 Leadership? If so, you may be selected as 1 of 3 members at large to sit on the Nominating Committee this year.
- Drawing for two $50 Amazon Gift Cards (must be present on Zoom to win). You must pre-register for the meeting through the link below to get your name in the drawing.
There is no fee for the meeting, but you
must register here:
to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
BYLAWS VOTE
The Board of Directors of the Spokane Association of REALTORS® is submitting to the membership proposed Bylaw amendments.
The Bylaws will be voted on by the REALTOR® members present at the Virtual General Membership Meeting.
Click on the button below to join the meeting:
- OR - copy and paste this link in your browser:
- OR - enter these credentials on Zoom:
Meeting ID:
830 4966 8054
Password:
589274
See a redline copy of the
Restated Bylaws of Spokane Association of REALTORS® (pictured),
online here.
A Bylaws Presidential Advisory Group (PAG) was formed in 2019 to look at the SAR Bylaws and recommend changes to them so that we only have what is required by NAR, state law and recommendations by our legal counsel included.
The majority of the current Bylaws that show deleted in the redline copy have been moved to the Policies of the SAR, a new working document.
We are providing it here for information purposes only.
See a copy of the new
Policies of the Spokane Association of REALTORS® (pictured, left)
online here.
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NEW!
Starting Monday of this week, employees at businesses statewide must wear face coverings at work, due to Governor
Jay Inslee's
Safe Start plan.
A person's workplace determines which kind of face covering s/he should wear from reusable cloth masks to N95 respirators, and the state Department of Labor & Industries released
guidance on how industries can provide the appropriate face coverings to their employees (pictured above).
For example, mechanics working at a shop can wear a reusable cloth face covering, while kitchen workers in restaurants should wear disposable masks, such as dust masks or non-certified surgical style masks.
Employers are required to provide employees with face coverings.
Spokane County is ending its third week of Phase 2, but it will likely not be the last.
Despite all the surrounding counties entering Phase 3 of the governor's Safe Start plan, Spokane County still has too high of a disease burden to meet the requirements to move ahead, although not all requirements need to be met to apply.
Spokane Not Yet Ready For Phase Three Of Reopening, Says Health Officer.
Listen to a one-minute report about our Safe Start status from Spokane Public Radio, online here.
2020 SAR President Tom Clark visited the SAR, last week, to see how the re-opening of the association's physical office space is coming along.
All necessary signage, distance markers, hand sanitizer, and Plexiglas panels are in place to ensure member, staff, and guest safety.
During his visit, he recorded a short video to offer an update on several upcoming items, including our Quarterly Meetings and SAR Golf Tournament.
His video runs about two-minutes, and is online here:
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2020 President Tom Clark message to members
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All Spokane Association of REALTORS® COVID-19 resources are
online here.
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Washington REALTORS® and the Northwest Multiple Listing Service have updated the
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions document to include information for counties in modified Phase 1.5 and 2.
WR/NWMLS TOOLKIT FOR RE-OPENING YOUR OFFICES SAFELY:
Washington REALTORS® and Northwest MLS have developed resources that firms can use to safely re-open their offices in compliance with the required safety protocols.
Download printable posters, a re-opening plan, and a training PowerPoint.
Take advantage of these materials; we have created them so you don't have to!
All Washington REALTORS® COVID-19 resources are
online here.
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Lesley Muchow, NAR Deputy General Counsel and Vice President of Legal Affairs, examines legal best practices to help navigate through COVID-19.
See her three-minute video online here:
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Addressing Legal Concerns During COVID-19
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NEW!
The National Association of REALTORS® is taking orders now - for August delivery - for REALTOR®-branded bottles of antibac gel (pictured below)
The offer is for one case (price depends on quantity); each case includes 100 bottles; each bottle contains a half ounce of moisture-bead, FDA approved, antibaterial gel.
The bottle features the REALTOR® logo in blue on a white label.
All National Association of REALTORS® COVID-19 resources are
online here.
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DOL: Online Systems to be Off Late June
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NEW!
Your SAR has received a letter from the Washington State Department of Licensing that shares the department will be moving to a new software system beginning June 29th.
This will require the department to shut down some of its software systems in late June.
We share word of this so that you can plan accordingly and take care of any necessary business with them before or after this transition.
Read the department's memo about this (pictured above) online here.
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2020 SAR REALTOR® Award Nominations
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NEW DEADLINE:
Monday, July 6th
Applications are now being accepted for all 2020 SAR REALTOR® Awards!
You and your REALTOR® colleagues will decide who will be our honorees for:
2020 REALTOR
® of the Year
Steve Flinn REALTOR
® Achievement
REALTOR
® Community Service
Affiliate of the Year
Partner of the Year
Spokane's Citizen of the Year
The deadline by which you must submit nominations to the SAR for them to be considered is Monday, July 6th.
The 2020 SAR REALTOR® Awards will be announced and presented
at the SAR's annual REALTOR® Awards Luncheon at Ruby River Hotel (formerly Red Lion River Hotel) -
date to be announced once this is determined.
Download the
2020 SAR REALTOR® Award Nomination Form (pictured above)
online here.
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TransactionDesk: Listing Upload Tool
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Your SAR is excited to launch the Listing Upload Tool in TransactionDesk.
With one click, you can now create an MLS listing from the property data form in TransactionDesk.
Click here to download the Listing Upload Tool guide (pictured above).
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Right Tools, Right Now
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The National Association of REALTORS® has relaunched its Right Tools, Right Now program which offers several business resources - many of which are free to members to help them in their businesses.
Right Tools, Right Now offers access to webinars, tips for managing finances, educational resources, and more.
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SAR Professional Development
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SAR Professional Development
All SAR professional development classes are postponed for June.
Continue to watch our calendar and Weekly Notices for classes starting in July.
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!
Washington REALTORS® webinar:
Home Staging on a Budget
Wednesday, June 17th - 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
3.0 clock hours
Washington REALTORS® webinar:
Internet Correct: Etiquette & Ethics in The Ethers
Wednesday, June 24th - 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
3.0 clock hours
To stay current with your continuing education requirements, please visit The CE Shop - Washington REALTORS®' preferred vendor for online continuing education.
These are state-approved, self-paced courses that you can take in the comfort of your own home or anywhere you have internet access.
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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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Extended due date July 15, 2020
Third Quarter MLS fees have been posted to the SAR member portal.
They are due by July 15th.
Please email Brenda at the SAR if you have a question about your fees or contact her by phone at 326-9222.
Thank you!
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Treasurer: Tax Extension for Landlords
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NEW!
If you're a landlord in Spokane County, the Spokane County Treasurer's office is extending your spring property tax deadline from June 15th to
August 1st.
This, to buffer the downstream impacts of the Governor's moratorium on residential evictions.
The extension applies only to Spokane County properties directly impacted by the Governor's proclamation and requires submission of a declaration certifying financial hardship (see below).
Read the Treasurer's news release (pictured) online here.
Download the
Property Tax Extension Declaration form (pictured)
online here.
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2019 Gary Fox Memorial Award
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NEW DEADLINE:
Monday, July 6th
Nominations are now being accepted for the
2019 Gary Fox Memorial Designated/Managing Broker Award.
This award recognizes a Designated Broker or Managing Broker who serves as an example of loyalty, ethical behavior, and leadership in the real estate profession.
The deadline to submit applications to the SAR is Monday, July 6th.
The 2019 Gary Fox Memorial Designated/Managing Broker Award honoree will be announced and presented at the SAR's annual REALTOR® Awards Luncheon at Ruby River Hotel (formerly Red Lion River Hotel) - date to be announced once this is determined.
Download the award information/application packet (pictured above)
online here.
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2020 James S. Black Memorial Scholarship
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NEW DEADLINE:
Monday, July 6th
Applications are now being accepted for the
2020 James S. Black Memorial Scholarship.
This scholarship helps members pay for tuition and expenses leading to professional designations such as GRI, CRS, CPM, SIR, or MAI.
The deadline to submit applications to the SAR is Monday, July 6th.
The 2020 James S. Black Memorial Scholarship will be announced and presented at the SAR's annual REALTOR® Awards Luncheon at Ruby River Hotel (formerly Red Lion River Hotel) - date to be announced once this is determined.
Download the scholarship information/application packet (pictured above)
online here.
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Member Roster Update - May
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Updated for May
Click here to view the latest Member Roster Update (pictured above) - approved by the Board of Directors at its February meeting.
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Market Activity Report - May
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The SAR Market Activity Report for
May is now online.
See the latest full report -
a member-exclusive product
See the
May 2020
Market Snapshot Report
See the
2020 Year to Date 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
IMMEDIATE 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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