SPAAR's Coon Rapids office will be closed on Tuesday, February 9, and Wednesday, February 10. We apologize for any inconvenience. SPAAR's Saint Paul office will remain open and able to assist.
Contact-less merchandise pick up is available at SPAAR during office business hours. Due to Covid, the SPAAR building is closed to members through June 30, 2021. Email spaar@spaar.com or call (651) 776-6000 with any questions.
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Check out SPAAR's new website and how it can benefit you |
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SPAAR launched a new website in late January. Created with members in mind, the new site is easy to navigate and includes features such as social media options for members to quickly and easily be able to share news and information.
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Introducing SPAAR's Key Communities Program |
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The SPAAR Key Communities Program's goal is to build strong ties with communities in SPAAR’s 12-county jurisdiction. The Government Affairs Committee, comprised of active Realtor® members, will select three communities each year representing SPAAR's Government Affairs Subcommittees in the Central, Northern and Southern regions. In 2021, SPAAR's Key Communities are Coon Rapids, Farmington and Oakdale.
This ongoing initiative will bring together local, state and national Realtor® programs and resources to enhance the partnership between Realtors® and local communities. SPAAR, with each community, will propose and implement mutually-beneficial initiatives. The programs and individual partnerships may continue for as long as the community chooses to remain involved.
With the Key Communities Program, SPAAR will work to establish a volunteer Local Political Coordinator (LPC) position in each community. Each LPC will be chosen by a simple majority (51%) of the Government Affairs Committee. The LPC will be modeled after the National Association of REALTORS® Federal Political Coordinator (FPC) program. LPCs will be the key resource for city staff and elected officials on matters related to real estate and the housing market.
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Wanted: member feedback in regard to Tenant Protections ordinance |
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With three weeks until the March 1, 2021, implementation, SPAAR is seeking more member feedback on how Saint Paul’s Tenant Protections ordinance is impacting the industry. If you are seeing changes or trends in the area, please take a few minutes to provide any input and comments here. |
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Take part in helping to warm hands and feet in our community |
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Join SPAAR's REALTORS® Charitable Foundation in collecting hand and feet warmers that will be donated to unsheltered members in our communities.
Hand and feet warmers will be collected through Monday, February 22, 2021.
Interested in helping out? Feel free to mail to or drop off these items at SPAAR: 325 Roselawn Avenue East, St. Paul, MN 55117
Questions? Call SPAAR at (651) 776-6000 or email spaar@spaar.com.
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Global business experience in real estate? Let us know! |
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In your role as a Realtor®, have you been involved in business abroad? Do you have a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) Designation? Are you interested in learning more about the international real estate business?
SPAAR is looking to gain more insight into global business and if you answered “yes” to any of these questions above or, if you are interested in learning more, contact Becky Wegscheid, government affairs director, at bwegscheid@spaar.com
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Weekly safety tips as provided by SPAAR and its members |
SPAARky says:
Staying safe despite Minnesota snow and frigid temps
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Minnesota is known for cold and snowy winters, and we're experincing both for the next week. Avoid prolonged exposure to very cold temperatures without being properly prepared. When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it is produced. Lengthy exposure will eventually use up your body’s stored energy, which leads to a lower body temperature. Taking care of yourself is vital, and checking in with others, especially seniors or people who live alone, is another great safeguard this time of year. Stay warm, stay safe! |
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In the News: Pioneer Press notes SPAAR 2021 leadership team |
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The Pioneer Press ran a brief in its Business Section on Sunday, February 7, announcing SPAAR's 2021 leadership team that includes Tracy Baglio, president; Mark Mason, president-elect and Brianne Lawrence, treasurer.
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What is your #1 safety tip to share? |
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Please share your safety tip and provide your name and email by sending an email to Jennifer at jkovacich@spaar.com. Member safety tips will be shared in future issues of eNews. Thank you to all who have submitted one or more safety tips. Keep them coming! |
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Housing Market Statistics |
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Get up-to-date housing market information here. SPAAR provides four different types of reports so you can offer your clients the most accurate housing data available. Click below to see how the market is doing:
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Join SPAAR's Facebook group for members only |
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Check out the SPAAR Facebook page created specifically for members here.
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