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HoopFest - this weekend!
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This weekend!
HoopFest - the largest three-on-three outdoor basketball tournament on earth - happens in Spokane this weekend!
That means over 6,000 teams, 3,000 volunteers, 225,000 fans and 450 courts spanning 45 city blocks!
The city's population the rest of the year is 217,000 people so the population of Spokane more than doubles this weekend - wow!
Beyond basketball, it is an outdoor festival with shopping, food, and interactive entertainment.
Learn about Hoopfest, the basketball event, on its official website,
online here.
Learn about HoopFest, the community event, on the VisitSpokane website,
online here.
That HoopFest was born here is no surprise.
Spokane is Hooptown USA.
It just happened on its own.
Organically.
Because of who we are and because of our community's passions.
Spokesman-Review editor Rob Curley writes more about Spokane's passion for hoop as the 30th HoopFest is about to begin.
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Revised Statewide Forms
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Available July 1, 2019
Revised statewide forms will be published for use on TransactionDesk on
July 1, 2019.
Please read the Legal Bulletin 216
here for a summary of the revisions.
A redline copy of the forms can be found
here.
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Eliminating Barriers to Affordable Housing
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Official White House photo
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As homebuilding languishes near its lowest level in 60 years - contributing to a nationwide housing shortage that has pushed home prices up and battered affordability - President Donald Trump, this week, signed an executive order (EO) to ease or, in some cases, eliminate rules that have been blamed for blocking greater construction of affordable housing.
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NAR Homeowners Petition
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This year, Congress will be debating important policies that may affect homeowners and future homeowners across this country. Before they vote we want to make sure your voice is heard.
Take a few minutes today and remind them to focus on important homeowner specific programs that provide access to credit, important infrastructure development and flood insurance improvements. Homeownership is a critical component of every local community and its economy.
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Annie's Coming to Town!
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SAVE THE DATE:
Thursday, August 22nd!
Annie's coming to town this summer!
Annie Fitzsimmons, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline attorney (pictured above), is coming to Spokane to teach two classes on Thursday, August 22nd:
- Don't Get Whacked by the WAC's
- Is it Friend & Faux? RE-fraud schemes you need to know
You won't want to miss these interactive and energetic classes with Annie!
The SAR Quarterly Membership Meeting will be held during the lunch break.
Lunch & meeting only without class is $20
Lunch & meeting are included with class registration fee.
Register online through the Member Portal, here:
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REALTOR® Japan Tour 2019
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DEADLINE: JULY 15th
Washington REALTORS® is offering a
REALTOR® Japan Tour later this summer,
August 31 - September 9th.
Attendance is limited to the first 20 people who register by
July 15th.
The REALTOR® Japan Tour will let you explore international business opportunities, learn about the Japanese market, and build relationships with Japanese counterparts.
Spokane has a Sister City relationship with Mukogawa, Japan, which is home to
Mukogawa Women's University. MWU has a campus in Spokane, the Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute.
The fully-escorted itinerary includes accommodations, tours, and more while networking with Japanese real estate professionals and your fellow REALTORS®.
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2019 REALTORS® Conference & Expo
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November 8-11
"Imagine the Possibilities" is the theme for this year's event.
The tagline and design concept is meant to be inspirational and fun.
It connects with San Francisco's culture and vibe - both past and present - in that the city has been (and continues to be) known for opportunity and innovation.
This is also what attendees can expect at this year's event - the opportunity to obtain innovative tools that will enhance their businesses.
IMAGINE what four days can do for you!
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Upcoming CRS Classes
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September 9
7 Things Successful Agents Do Differently: A Proven Business System
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bow, WA
September 10
Mastering Your Time
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bow, WA
8.0 clock hours
October 7
Increase Wealth With Rentals
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 8
Tax Strategies
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 17-18
Building a Referral Bases Business
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Tech Helpline: Updating Software
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What year did you buy the computer you use most for your work?
When is the last time you upgraded its operating system?
Are you using the most current version of your web browser?
If you can't easily recall the answers to any of these questions, there's a strong possibility that it is time to update or replace your computer.
Here's a brief checklist to help determine if updating your computer's software is enough or if it's time to replace this vital technology that helps you do your job.
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Homebot
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Take Homeowner Marketing to the Next Level
If you're like most agents, engaging with clients for more business is an ongoing challenge. Now, a new, innovative marketing tool makes regular client engagement easier for you.
Register for one of our webinars to see this innovative, cost-effective seller marketing tool in action.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
Quality of Education
through SAR/WR Education Instructors
Here is the latest class listing from your SAR - offering the best live and local continuing real estate education classes for 2019.
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.
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Code of Ethics: Standard Success |
CLASS IS FULL!
Tuesday, July 9
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
Thursday, July 11
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
Monday, July 15th
Lunch & Learn
Class: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
at the SAR
Cost: No Charge
Tuesday, July 16th
Tuesday, July 16
-
PSA Addenda
- with Sabrina Jones-Schroeder.
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
at the SAR
6.0 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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SAR Closed for Independence Day
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NEXT WEEK!
The SAR will be closed
July 4th and
5th to keep the Independence Day holiday.
This July 4th marks the 243rd birthday of the United States of America.
See the
VisitSpokane guide to regional Independence Day fireworks displays
online here.
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Legal Hotline: One on One
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Washington REALTORS® offers a new video series called Legal Hotline One-on-One wherein our Legal Hotline lawyer
Annie Fitzsimmons talks with brokers about forms and different scenarios.
In the first four videos of this One-on-One series, Annie chats with Designated Broker
Jeff Thompson with Windermere Group One Tri-Cities.
Annie and Jeff role-play and discuss the Financing Contingency Statewide Form 22A - specifically, they talk about Paragraph Two and the protections offered for benefit of the seller.
Watch the nine-minute video online here:
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Legal Hotline One-on-One: Part 1
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Here is the second part of four videos in the One-on-One series.
Annie continues to chat with Designated Broker Jeff Thompson with Windermere Group One Tri-Cities.
Annie and Jeff role-play and discuss the Financing Contingency Statewide Form 22A - specifically, they talk about Paragraph Three.
Watch the 15-minute video online here:
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Legal Hotline One on One - Part 2
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Here is the third part of four videos in the One-on-One series.
Annie continues to chat with Designated Broker Jeff Thompson with Windermere Group One Tri-Cities.
Annie and Jeff role-play and discuss the Financing Contingency Statewide Form 22A - specifically, they continue with the scenario from parts 1 & 2 and expand on the conversation between a listing broker and a buyer's broker after mutual acceptance, in particular how both parties may perceive and handle the 22AL/22AR (Loan Information/Notice of Right to Terminate).
Watch the 12-minute video online here:
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Legal Hotline One on One - Part 3
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Part four of this video series is currently in production and will be shared here next week.
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MLS Fees Due
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DUE JUNE 30TH!
Third Quarter MLS fees have been posted to the SAR member portal.
They are due by June 30th.
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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YPN/WCR July Event
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Thursday, JULY 11th!
Sink or Swim, Are You In?
Its the second annual Idaho and Washington Young Professionals Network (YPN) and Women's Council of REALTORS® (WCR) summer social networking cruise!
Join agents and affiliates from Coeur d'Alene and Spokane for two hours of cruising and socializing on lake Coeur d'Alene.
Complete the evening with a great social hour at LiveforBlu Gallery and Wine Bar.
This is a networking event you do not want to miss!
Oh and don't worry there will be plenty of drinks, appetizers, and sponsor swag!
So, are you in?
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SAR Golf Tournament
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Thursday, July 18th
Down River Golf Course
The annual SAR Golf Tournament is coming soon!
Teams of four will shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 18th, at Down River Golf Course.
First-come, first-served - enter today!
This year everyone who plays will be entered for a chance to win one of the two Door Prizes
Thank you Falco's for helping us with these great door prizes!!
(Must be present to win)
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REALTOR® Property Resource
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Tuesday, July 23rd
Not enough inventory?
Check out these tips for finding new listings from RPR - REALTORS® Property Resource.
Looking to build your listing inventory?
Many REALTORS
® are using RPR
® as a great resource for prospecting.
Join us for this class where you will learn effective ways to leverage RPR
® to target potential sellers and build inventory.
Offered
Tuesday, July 23rd, at noon, and again on Thursday,
September 19th, at 10 a.m.
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Member Roster Update - June
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Market Activity Report - May
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Updated for May
The SAR Market Activity Report for
May
is now online.
See the latest full report -
a member-exclusive product
See the
May
2019 Market Snapshot Report
See the
2019 YEAR-TO-DATE Market Snapshot Report (pictured above),
online here.
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Presented by your Spokane Association of REALTORS® 
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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
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2018 NAR New Member Orientation
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2019 SAR Leadership
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Gina Mosey
2019 SAR President |
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2019 PRESIDENT:
Gina Mosey
RE/MAX Inland Empire
953-3410
SECRETARY:
Windermere City Group
979-6027
TREASURER:
American Dream Homes
994-1479
Kestell Company
499-9999
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Keller Williams Realty
879-1636
Executive Vice President
Rob Higgins
Spokane Association of REALTORS®
326-9222
2019 SAR Leadership Directory
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2019 SAR Committee Chairs
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BUDGET/FINANCE:
994-1479
COMMUNICATIONS:
499-0045
FORMS:
999-7488
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS:
919-1599
GRIEVANCE:
280-8105
MEMBERSHIP:
688-4151
MLS STEERING:
951-9331
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
465-5463
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
342-0406
SERVING OUR SPOKANE:
879-5092
SPECIAL EVENTS:
TECHNOLOGY:
939-0602
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