2019 Lilac Festival Parade on Saturday!
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THIS WEEKEND!
The Spokane Lilac Festival will hold its signature Armed Forces Torchlight Parade - the largest in the nation - through the streets of Downtown Spokane, this Saturday!
The SAR is a sponsor - watch for our name in the program and in the parade.
The festival is all about "honoring our military, empowering our youth, showcasing our region."
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Lilac Festival archive photo
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The Lilac Festival has been a Spokane tradition since 1938. This year marks its 81st celebration.
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SAR photo |
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SAR member Kristy Hamby (right in photo) is the 2019 Lilac Festival president. She was recently presented by the 2019 SAR REALTOR® Community Service Award by 2019 SAR President Gina Mosey (left in photo) because of her community service with the Lilac Festival organization.
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Governmental Affairs Brief
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Spokane Association of REALTORS
® members participated in the National Association of REALTORS
®' 2019 Legislative Meetings in Washington, DC, this week.
Members met with our Representative in Congress,
Cathy McMorris Rodgers (pictured above), on Wednesday, May 15th.
Pictured from left to right:
Lee McIntyre, 2019 SAR Governmental Affairs Committee chair;
Cynthia Gustafson, 2019 SAR RPAC Trustee;
Tom Hormel, 2019 Washington REALTORS
® First Vice-president; Rep.
Cathy McMorris Rodgers;
Gina Mosey, 2019 SAR President;
Erik Nelson, commercial broker;
Eric Johnson, 2020 Washington REALTORS
® Vice President-elect Governmental Affairs.
Among the issues we brought to the Member for discussion: long-term re-authorization of flood insurance, Qualified Opportunity Zones, and infrastructure investments.
Local candidates file for important Spokane races.
We will be interviewing candidates beginning next week.
A reminder that the Government Affairs Committee meeting for may is changed to
11 a.m. on May 29th.
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Homebot
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Have you heard of Homebot?
Paragon has partnered with Homebot to maximize your client relationship.
With the Homebot integration, you will be delivering a whole new service level to your clients and prospects.
Homeowners love the service so much, they will actively invite friends and family to register and generate new referral business to you.
To sign up for Homebot, log into Paragon, click on the "Resource" tab and select "Access Homebot."
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WR: Legal Symposium
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Thursday, May 30th
The Washington REALTOR® Legal Symposium features SIX real estate attorneys from around the state.
This event sells out so we've moved it to an even bigger venue in SeaTac. REALTORS® and real estate licensees from all over the state, join us for a day of real estate legal education focused on current trends and issues. 7.5 CE, parking, and lunch are included.
THE REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY LINEUP: WR Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons Justin Haag, General Counsel for the NWMLS Mark Schedler, Williams Kastner Hunter Jeffers, Stoel Rives Chris Osborn, Stoel Rives David Daniel, Demco Law Firm
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Lunch & Learn: WUCIOA
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Friday, June 14th
Come and enjoy your lunch hour in the company of colleagues as local attorney Spencer Stromberg shares good information about WUCIOA and disclosures to buyers.
WUCIOA = Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act.
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2019 REALTOR® Education |
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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Purchase & Sale Agreement Addenda
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NEXT WEEK!
This is the class so many have been asking for!
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 to 3:30 p.m.
at the SAR
6.0 clock hours
Check-in: 12:45 p.m.
Class: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 to 12:30
at the SAR
4.0 clock hours
Check-in: 8:00 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
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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Code of Ethics: Standards for Success
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CLASS FULL!
For new REALTORS®
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
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Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals
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For continuing REALTORS®
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
at the SAR
4.0 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 Mid-day Wednesday
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The SAR will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, May 22nd, to allow for an off-site meeting.
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Can I Take my Listings with Me?
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NEW!
Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline lawyer
Annie Fitzsimmons explains what happens to your listings, and commissions, when you leave a firm for a new firm.
Can you take your listings with you when you leave a firm?
What happens when you leave a firm for another firm after you already have mutual acceptance on a transaction?
Watch Annie's new six-minute video online here:
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Can I Take My Listings With Me?
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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!
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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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Member Roster Update - May
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Market Activity Report - April
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Updated for April
The SAR Market Activity Report for
APRIL
is now online.
See the latest full report -
a member-exclusive product
See the
APRIL
2019 Market Snapshot Report
See the
2019 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
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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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