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Education Excellence and Annual Meeting
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NEXT WEEK!
Thursday, November 21st
at Centerplace in Spokane Valley
Join your friends and colleagues for the SAR's final Education Excellence and Annual Membership meeting of 2019
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This event is bundled with four main events:
Top Shelf Business Practices
in the morning
Annual Business Meeting with
Buffet Lunch at 11:30a.m.
Social Media Marketing for REALTORS®
in the afternoon
Attend the day and go home with 6.5 clock hours!
Attendance for clock hours will be proctored - extended absence from class(es) will disqualify you from credit.
Special thanks to our generous sponsors:
Please visit their tables at the event to learn more about their services!
Download the event flyer (pictured above),
online here.
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SAR Voting Closes Next Week!
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VOTING CLOSES NEXT WEEK!
Voting is open for you to make your selections for 2020 SAR officers and directors.
An invitation to vote was emailed to you last week.
ALL VOTING IS DONE ELECTRONICALLY!
Deadline to fill out your ballot is Wednesday, November 20th, at 4:30 p.m.
Voting for your 2020 SAR Leadership is easy.
If you haven't voted already, you may do so right from the MLS Dashboard - look for a VOTE icon like the one pictured here:
Your SAR Nominating Committee is pleased to announce its final slate of candidates for 2020 SAR leadership:
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Eric Johnson
, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson N
TREASURER
Doug Hagood,
Hagood Real Estate & Mortgage
Kristy Hamby,
Windermere Airway Heights
SECRETARY
Dave Crosby,
American Dream Homes
Cynthia Gustafson,
John L. Scott Spokane, Inc.
DIRECTORS
Gregory Barkley,
Keller Williams Spokane - Main
Eric Etzel,
Choice Realty
Judy Flemmer
, EXIT Real Estate Professionals
Britney Inglis
,
Real Estate Marketplace NW, Inc.
Ron McIntire,
Choice Realty
Lee McIntyre
, 4 Degrees Real Estate
Brittany Miller,
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson WP
Abbey Parsons,
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson V
Barb Pielli,
Windermere City Group
The SAR has created an Official Voter Information Guide that offers 2019 Association leadership candidate statements (pictured above).
Our new leaders will be announced at our Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, November 21st, at CenterPlace Regional Event Center (pictured above).
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REALTOR® Merch!
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If you're looking for a place to find REALTOR®-branded gifts and industry-related items for your team members or yourself - such as the license plate frame shown above - two online stores specialize in REALTOR® merchandise.
Visit each with a click, below:
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REALTORS® Dental Insurance
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Get covered today!
Enroll today to have coverage in place for November.
REALTORS® Dental plans feature group rates and, as always, great customer service and 100% in-network preventive coverage.
These are the ONLY dental plans designed exclusively for REALTORS®, and plans start for as little as $23.86 per month.
Want to learn more? Click here:
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Open Enrollment
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Open Now for 2020 Coverage
Ends December 7th
I
f you're Medicare-Eligible, now is the time to explore your supplementary coverage options for 2020.
Members Medicare Exchange is here to make that easy.
The Exchange is available through REALTORS® Insurance Marketplace, your trusted resource for supplemental Medicare coverage options.
It's just for NAR members and allows you to easily compare and enroll in supplemental plans from top insurance companies, including dental and vision plans.
Take some time now to make sure you understand your options, and be ready to take advantage of supplemental benefits.
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Designation Classes in TriCities
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The TriCity Association of REALTORS® invites all SAR members to plan ahead and enjoy two designation classes to be held there next year:
March 17
Certified Real Estate Broker (CRB)
The Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation is designed for experienced owners, brokers, managers, and supervisors to raise professional standards, strengthen individual and office performance, and sharpen expertise in brokerage management.
Download the flyer for this class (pictured above), online here.
March 18 & 19
Seller Representative Specialist (SRS)
The CRS designation is the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents, managers, and brokers. On average, CRS designees earn nearly three times more in income, transactions, and gross sales than non-designee REALTORS®. Presented by Residential Real Estate Council.
Download the flyer for this class (pictured above) online here.
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Code of Ethics Webinar
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The SAR purchased the Webinar on National Real Estate Ethics Day June 27, 2019, in support of REALTORS® Relief Foundation.
Proceeds from this event will help families who have endured unimaginable loss.
We offer each office access to the Webinar to show in your office
at no charge through
December 31, 2019.
This class will not include clock hours, however it will count towards NAR Code of Ethics requirement.
If you offer this class in your office, you will need to send Tami your sign in sheet from the class, so she can record it on the NAR website.
If you would like additional information, please email Tami @
[email protected]
or call 326-9222.
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Major Medical Open Enrollment
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Get your Major Medical enrollment done today!
Enroll today for Major Medical coverage in 2020.
Navigating Open Enrollment can be a headache, but REALTORS® Insurance Marketplace makes it easy to find the coverage that works best for you and your wallet - either online or with a call to our benefits specialists.
Open Enrollment (Nov 1-Dec 15) is your chance to make benefit elections or changes for 2020, and we are here to guide you through Major Medical and supplemental choices too.
Round out your coverage with REALTORS® Dental,
REALTORS® Vision, and more!
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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 for Real Estate Professionals
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NEXT WEEK!
FOR RENEWING BROKERS
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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Purchase & Sale Agreement Addenda
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NEXT WEEK!
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
at the SAR
6.0 clock hours
Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. to noon
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. to noon
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
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Code of Ethics: Standards for Success
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FOR NEW BROKERS!
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
Check-in: 12:15 p.m.
Class: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
4.0 clock hours
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
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Statewide Purchase & Sale Agreement
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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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Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate
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Mandatory Core Curriculum
Check-in: 8:00 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
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Home Warranties in Real Estate Transactions
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Complimentary lunch included!
Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. to noon
at the SAR
3.0 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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Condolences
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The SAR extends sympathy and condolences to the friends and family of
Gene Allen, formerly with Coldwell Banker Tomlinson North.
A memorial will be held on
Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Red Lion BBQ, 126 North Division Street, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m.
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NAR Approves Change to COE Requirement
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NAR's Board of Directors approved a change to our Code of Ethics training requirement at its November 11th meeting in San Francisco.
Beginning in 2022, REALTOR® members will be required to take Code of Ethics training once every three years, replacing the once every two years requirement in place since 2017.
The extension was made in order to give members more time to fit it into their continuing education schedule and to give local associations adequate time between cycles to administer the program.
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"Stop Being Naive"
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Using a tagline at the bottom of your email signature that warns about the dangers of wire fraud scams is simply not a bold enough alert for your clients, warned security expert
Robert Siciliano at a Sunday session about cybersecurity during the REALTORS® Conference & Expo in San Francisco.
Siciliano challenged real estate pros to increase their knowledge of and effectiveness at thwarting scams so the industry becomes a less appealing target to scammers.
The industry is "functioning in a state of denial like a breach will never happen," Siciliano said.
"Many real estate agents don't fully understand the real threat, and the bad guys are exploiting the flaws and vulnerabilities of the real estate industry's inaction."
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New! Updated! Grid Maps!
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NEW!
Spokane County grid maps are back in stock and available now at your SAR!
or call 509-326-9222.
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Spokane Housing Authority Seeks Brokerage
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INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS
PROJECT NO. P19003
Proposals will be received at the office of the Spokane Housing Authority, on or before
3:00 P.M., PDT, Thursday, November 21st, 2019 for the following project:
SHA is seeking proposals from qualified, licensed, and insured entities to provide brokerage consulting services. It is anticipated that the successful offeror shall be a brokerage representing the Agency in the valuation and sale of fifty-eight (58) single-family homes and eight (8) duplexes throughout Spokane County.
SHA will conduct a non-mandatory but recommended Pre-Proposal Conference and Workshop; November 14, 2019, at 1:00 PM conference will be at 55 West Mission Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201
Questions will be received in writing no later than 4:00 PM local time on November 15, 2019, via email at:
Responses to all questions will be posted as an addendum and posted to the Authority website at http://www.spokanehousing.org.
Units are located in Unincorporated Spokane County, City of Spokane and Spokane Valley.
M/WBE and Section 3 bids are encouraged. Certified Section 3 contractors will be eligible for preferences in the award of the contract.
Contract Documents may be obtained at http://www.spokanehousing.org and at the office of the Spokane Housing Authority, W. 55 Mission, Spokane WA 99201 beginning at Monday November 12, 2019 10:00 A.M., PDT.
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Annual Parcel Inspections Begin
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The Spokane County Assessor's office, next week, will begin its annual effort to inspect county parcels for 2020 assessments which will affect 2021 property taxes.
The process includes taking new exterior photos (pictured above) and updating records.
This year, for the first time, the county will be using tablet technology to allow direct data entry in the field.
While no action is required of property owners, you may find value in sharing the county news release with your clients to keep them informed.
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2020 SAR Leadership Opportunities
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Your association runs on volunteer power. Here's your chance to plug in and make a difference!
2020 SAR President Tom Clark invites you to join him in volunteering to lead our association in the new year.
If you'd like to talk with Tom before you decide how you'd like to volunteer, call him at 499-9999 or e-mail him at [email protected].
Here are just some of the volunteer opportunities where you can help get the work done:
Budget & Finance
Communication
Professional Development
Forms
Governmental Affairs
Grievance
Membership
SOS (Serving Our Spokane)
Special Events
3rd Grade Poster Contest
Golf
Food Drive
Holiday Party & Auction
Technology
Submit your application by Friday, December 6, 2019.
See the
2020 SAR Leadership Opportunities flyer for more information and application (pictured above),
online here.
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Spokane Tops for Boomers
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REALTOR® magazine finds baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) are being drawn to lower-tax states and smaller metro areas that offer reasonable costs of living as they edge into retirement.
One of the top-five places for baby boomers is Spokane, Washington.
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2019 Buyer/Seller Profile
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One-third of first-time home buyers used down payment help from family and friends.
This is according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors®, the
2019 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers - a yearly report which covers demographics, preferences and experiences of buyers and sellers across America.
The full report (pictured above) was released at NAR's just-concluded Annual Meeting.
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Member Roster Update - November
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NEW!
Updated for November
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Market Activity Report - October
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The SAR Market Activity Report for
October is now online.
See the latest full report -
a member-exclusive product
See the
October
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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