SPAAR is closed today, Monday, September 6, in honor of the Labor Day holiday.
SPAAR will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, September 7, at 8:30am.
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In this issue of SPAAR's eNews:
- Spotlight on SPAAR: it's National REALTORS® Safety Month
- TWO events, ONE day. Join in the fun on September 9 at SPAAR.
- Let your voice be part of the member process
- XpressKEY to soon be only a memory
- MetroYPN invites members to an afternoon of networking
- Shout out to someone deserving of a Golden Rule recognition
- It's not too late to join in the C2EX member incentive
- Comments welcome on Minnesota Housing’s draft 2022-2023 Affordable Housing Plan
- Fourth quarter MLS invoices are due September 30
- 2022 Membership Renewal Notices have been sent to members
- Housing Market Statistics
- Join SPAAR's Facebook group for members only
- Welcome, new members!
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Spotlight on SPAAR: it's National REALTORS® Safety Month
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September is National REALTOR® Safety Month and SPAAR has a full agenda of activities and education for members.
SPAAR's weekly videos highlight timely news, events, member features and key information to help benefit members in their business. As such, these videos complement content also shared in SPAAR's newsletters, on its website and on social media.
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TWO events, ONE day. Join in the fun on September 9 at SPAAR. |
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Stop by SPAAR this Thursday, September 9, from 11am to 2pm to check out the SPAAR Safety Day Fair and support REALTORS® Charitable Foundation by purchasing lunch from one of four food trucks: Potter's Pasties & Pies, Trickster Tacos, The Big Cheese and Fire Cream. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Foundation.
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Let your voice be part of the member process |
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Every other year SPAAR's Communications Committee puts out a member survey seeking input for all members that helps to guide the direction of the programs and services offered, including what works well and areas for improvement. Late this fall members will be asked to participate in the survey.
Communications Committee members are welcoming members to be a part of the survey creation, and involved in the process. There will be a meeting on Thursday, September 9, at 10am for those interested in being a part of the SPAAR member survey subcommittee. (Note: the food truck event at SPAAR takes place immediately after this meeting, so come to discuss the survey and stay for lunch)!
Interested to be a part of the subcommittee or learn more? Contact Jennifer at jkovacich@spaar.com.
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XpressKEY to soon be only a memory |
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The XpressKEY is going away. Yes, you heard that correctly. As of September 15, SPAAR will no longer be able to replace the XpressKEY, but rather help members transition to the Supra eKey app on the phone. The XpressKEY will be retired by November 15, 2021.
SPAAR staff is reaching out to members who are XpressKEY holders to assist in transitioning to the Supra eKey app. Feel free to reach out to SPAAR’s member services team at spaar@spaar.com or (651) 776-6000 with any questions.
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MetroYPN invites members to an afternoon of networking |
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Join MetroYPN on September 16 from 2-5pm at 3rd Act Craft Brewery in Woodbury for an afternoon of bags, networking and food! This is a great time to connect with other real estate professionals in a fun environment.
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Shout out to someone deserving of a Golden Rule recognition |
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SPAAR has rolled out its new Golden Rule Recognition program created for members to recognize fellow members for going above and beyond.
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It's not too late to join in the C2EX member incentive |
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SPAAR members who become endorsed in NAR's Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) program on or before November 1, 2021, will be entered into a drawing: Five lucky members will receive the SPAAR local annual dues portion of their membership for 2022 paid on their behalf!
Choose your own pace to complete the C2EX endorsement (the average is about 10 hours from start to finish). You demonstrate your knowledge and enhance your skills in 10 aspects of professionalism that will ultimately enhance your individual skillset. Learn more about NAR's C2EX program here.
This incentive is made possible thanks to SPAAR's Professionalism Committee. Questions? Contact Sheri at srichards@spaar.com.
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Comments welcome on Minnesota Housing’s draft 2022-2023 Affordable Housing Plan |
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Minnesota Housing has released a draft of its 2022-2023 Affordable Housing Plan for public comment.
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The 2022-2023 Affordable Housing Plan is the business plan to implement the final two years of its Strategic Plan and includes key initiatives and estimates of the resources that it expects to make available.
Feedback is critical for developing effective plans and the public is welcome to share. Submit any comments to mn.housing@state.mn.us by noon on Tuesday, September 14.
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Fourth quarter MLS invoices are due September 30 |
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Fourth quarter MLS billing notices were sent to members via email on September 2 from billing@spaar.com. As a reminder, payment must be received on or before September 30 to avoid suspension of MLS access. If not paid on or before September 30, you will incur a $25 reinstatement fee. Click here to access your portal account.
Remember to check spam or junk folders if the email isn't found in your inbox. Questions regarding your fourth quarter MLS fees? Contact the Association at (651) 776-6000.
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2022 Membership Renewal Notices have been sent to members |
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SPAAR 2022 Membership Renewal Notices were sent by email on August 5 and August 6 from billing@spaar.com. Be sure to check your spam or junk folder if you do not see your renewal notice in your inbox so you do not miss any important information.
If payment is not received on or before November 30, a $50 late payment fee will be added to the amount due. Click here to view important 2022 dues billing information.
Please review your invoice and log into your portal account no later than September 25, to take advantage of the flexible dues billing payment option, which is available only to primary REALTOR® members and does not apply to MLS-only members, affiliates, secondary members, unlicensed REALTOR® assistants or new REALTOR® members.
Check out the links below for more helpful information:
Contact SPAAR at (651) 776-6000 if you have questions regarding your membership renewal.
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Housing Market Statistics |
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Get up-to-date Twin Cities housing market information here. |
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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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Check out the SPAAR Facebook page created specifically for members here.
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