Weekly Notices
October 1, 2021
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NEW!
Spokane City Council Votes to Drop Natural Gas Restrictions
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Vote follows Spokane REALTORS® Call to Action
The Spokane City Council on Monday voted to remove language from its "Spokane Sustainability Action Plan" that would restrict the use of natural gas in the city.
The plan called for prohibiting all new appliance connections to natural gas, along with a scheduled ban on all new multi-family, commercial and residential gas hookups.
Following an SAR Call to Action, over 100 REALTOR® members wrote and called their council representatives urging them to drop the provision.
That afternoon, the council agreed to remove the language that we believed would have been harmful to Spokane businesses and families.
Read the revised draft of the Spokane Sustainability Actions Plan (pictured at left) online here.
The final Sustainability Action Plan is expected to come before the council for a vote on October 12th.
To our members who answered the call – Thank You!
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NEW!
New Construction Valuation
in Spokane County
at All-time High
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The Spokane County Assessor’s office shares word it has just finished adding $1,338,116,330 in taxable new construction to the tax rolls, which will be payable in 2022.
This is the highest amount ever added to the county’s tax roll in a year.
So, what does this number mean to Spokane County property owners?
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2021 SAR President Eric Johnson (above, right) asked that question to Spokane County Assessor Tom Konis (above, left) as the two met at an active new construction site on the city's north side.
The answer takes a little explanation so we rolled video on their conversation and are pleased to share it with you here.
The video runs about six minutes.
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Read the county's news release, received at the SAR (pictured below), online here.
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Final Taco Tuesday at the SAR!
October 5th / 11:30a - 1:30p
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The fourth and final Taco Tuesday at the SAR will be held in the association parking lot - 1924 North Ash Street - this coming Tuesday, October 5th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Catering will be by Cochinitos.
Come join us for this final event of the year!
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NEW!
SAR Executive Vice President Rob Higgins (photo above) was honored at this week's Taco Tuesday event which fell on Association Executive Appreciation Day!
Members and staff presented Rob with a congratulatory cake, which was shared with all of the guests to this week's parking lot lunch.
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2022 SAR Initial Slate of Candidates |
Your SAR Nominating Committee is pleased to announce its initial slate of candidates for 2022 SAR leadership:
PRESIDENT-ELECT:
· Tom Hormel, RE/MAX of Spokane
TREASURER:
· Kristy Hamby, Windermere West Plains
SECRETARY:
· Ron McIntire, Choice Realty
DIRECTORS:
· Bree Campana, 4 Degrees Real Estate
· Judy Flemmer, EXIT Real Estate Professionals
· Britney Inglis, Real Estate Marketplace NW, Inc.
· Katie McDaris Marks, EXIT Real Estate Professionals
· Ron McIntire, Choice Realty
· Barb Pielli, Professional Realty Services
· Matt Side, Realty One Group Eclipse
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Additional Candidates
In accordance with Article XIII, Section 13.2 of the Association Bylaws, additional candidates may be nominated by the REALTOR® members.
For those wishing to nominate a REALTOR® member for an Association Officer or Director position that is not on the initial Slate of Candidates, Nominating Petitions will be available from the Association office Monday, November 8th through Monday, November 22nd.
Deadline to return petitions is end of business day Monday, November 22nd.
ALL VOTING WILL BE DONE ELECTRONICALLY!
You will receive Notice on Wednesday, November 24th of the "Final Slate of Candidates".
Voting begins on Monday, November 29th. You will receive your ballot via email.
Deadline to submit ballots will be Wednesday, December 15th, 4:30 p.m.
Our new leaders will be announced at our Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, December 16th, at CenterPlace Regional Event Center.
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Predators: The True Nature of
Crimes Against REALTORS®
There’s currently a misconception in the industry that crimes against real estate agents are random, opportunistic street crimes, when in fact, most are predatory in nature.
In this video, hear from victims of predatory crimes, learn how to identify predatory behavior, and what to do to keep yourself safe in the field.
Washington REALTORS® Past President Kitty Wallace shares her experience as a local broker.
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Carefully consider each item you share on social media. It could have an impact on your safety!
For year-round resources about REALTOR® Safety, visit:
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Extended to October 15th!
The SAR annual food drive to benefit Second Harvest is happening now!
This year, since we won't be able to host tables at our local grocery stores, we're holding our event online as a challenge between offices/brokerages in a "Friendly, Fun, Food Fight!"
NOTE: No tomatoes were destroyed in the making of this flyer.
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NEW!
Manipulating MLS Price Prior to Status Change?
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From the Mailbag:
Buyer made an offer in a multiple offer scenario, and the final purchase price was increased significantly above the asking price. After mutual acceptance and prior to changing the property status to pending, the listing agent called and asked the buyer's agent if it would be okay with them if the listing agent increased the original asking price to be closer to the pending price in an attempt to minimize and appraisal gap. This would be done prior to changing the status to pending so if the appraiser did not do a thorough review, they may see that the property did not escalate that high above asking price.
Is it legal to manipulate the price prior to changing status? Is this ethical? How should brokers be handling scenarios like this?
Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons answers in this new five-minute video:
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NEW!
Battle of the Barristers
Hosted by Seattle King County REALTORS®
Thursday, October 7, 2021 @ 9 AM – 12 PM
Virtual via Zoom
Protect yourself and learn the best practices in today’s extraordinary market at Seattle King County REALTORS®' virtual Battle of the Barristers, featuring our WR Legal Hotline lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons!
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Reduce your Legal Liability
3 Clock Hours!
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Enjoy five entertaining scenarios on relevant topics: Earnest Money Deposits, Brokers Contributing to Seller’s Remodeling Costs, Proof of Funds Issues, Listing Properties under value to encourage a bidding war, Dealing with Sellers who do not cooperate.
All proceeds from this event goes to the Seattle King County REALTORS® Scholarship program benefiting REALTORS® and their family members.
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NEW!
Enroll today to get your coverage in place for Fall
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Cleanings
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Learn More And Get A Quote In Minutes When You Click Here:
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NEW!
Enroll today to get your coverage in place for Fall
REALTORS® Vision plans feature group rates and, as always, great customer service. These are the ONLY vision plans designed exclusively for REALTORS®, and plans start for as little as $12.70 per month.
Want to learn more?
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NEW!
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Professional Development
The SAR offers a full schedule of virtual classes to help members satisfy their professional development requirements to keep their REALTOR® status current.
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.
Code of Ethics cycle ends
December 31, 2021
Your Code of Ethics status will appear in the top-left corner on your home screen if you've completed the class.
All brokers must take this class once every three years.
We're currently in the cycle 1/1/2019-12/31/2021.
Please note for new agents, completing your first two-year renewal, you must first take the 7.5-hour Code of Ethics and Fair Housing class, within 3 months of joining the SAR, and then you will be eligible for ethics training of not less than three hours of instructional time during the next two-year cycle.
The NAR Code of Ethics Class offered at the SAR is a 3.5-hour class called "Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals".
Your membership will be suspended, until the class is completed, if this requirement is not met.
Please call Tami at 326-9222 with any questions.
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NEXT WEEK!
Biggest Bloopers & Blunders we make in our Statewide Forms with Ken Sax
(Zoom class)
Monday, Oct. 4th
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
3.5 clock hours
You'll want to check out this class and learn what the bloopers are and how to avoid making the same mistakes!
Don't be that broker!
Ken Sax has been teaching the Purchase & Sale class since 2010.
He's very passionate about REALTORS® being experts on this... after all, your clients think you are!
Ken will be discussing Forms - 21, 50, 51, 22A. 22EF, 22B, 39, 22Q, 35/35R, 35E and 36.
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NEXT WEEK!
What Else do we Need?
PSA Addenda
with Sabrina Jones-Schroeder
Tuesday, October 5th - 9 a.m. to noon
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Thursday, October 7th - 9 a.m. to noon
6.0 clock hours
THIS CLASS REQUIRES A SPEAKER & YOU TO BE ON CAMERA. BE PREPARED!
Two day Zoom class - both days required.
This course focuses on the addenda which might be added to a Purchase & Sale Agreement - the foundation of the transaction between the buyers and sellers of real estate. Understand the importance of using our local forms including the Spokane Addendum & the Spokane Buyer Representation Agreement. Plus, much more.
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NEW!
Code of Ethics & Fair Housing
with Mike Crowley
Tuesday 10/12 - 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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Thursday 10/14 - 8:30 a.m. to Noon
THIS IS A 2-DAY ZOOM CLASS. REQUIRES A SPEAKER & YOU TO BE ON CAMERA.
BE PREPARED!
This class is required for all NEW Brokers.
Why Ethics?
Professionalism means conducting yourself ethically and with integrity and competence.
It results in satisfied clients and customers.
It's good business!
You will gain knowledge of the REALTOR® Code of
Ethics that will help you . . .
· Fulfill your essential responsibilities as a REALTOR®
· Enjoy a successful career based on the highest principles of your profession, and
· Develop appropriate responses and solutions to the most pressing dilemmas you will face as a REALTOR®.
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NEW!
FREE CLASS!
Red Flag
Managing the Home Inspection
with Vince Vargas
from Vargas Inspections
Tuesday 10/12 - 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
ZOOM CLASS
The home inspection is one of the most crucial parts of the home buying process. You can ease some of your clients' anxieties by helping them be educated and prepared for the home inspection process. A good home inspection should be thorough so that all parties have confidence when completing the home buying process.
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Current Market and Membership Information from your Association: |
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August 2021 Market Snapshot Report |
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Year-to-date Market Snapshot Report |
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September Member Roster Update |
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See the member-exclusive Market Activity Report online here.
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SAR Leadership Information |
The 2021 Leadership Directory for your association is online here.
This document contains names and contact info for your elected officers and directors.
Please be in touch any time you have a comment or question about your association.
Thank you for being a member of the Spokane Association of REALTORS®!
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