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In this Issue   May 1, 2017

Renew your Continuing Education Credits by June 30

Minnesota RPAC is seeking applications for new RPAC Trustees

New Features Added to ShowingTime

Thank You SPAAR Volunteers: Rebuilding Twin Cities Project

SPAAR REALTOR® Karin Hamerston Earns GRI Designation

Upcoming Education & Events

Bring in the SPAAR Squad for your Next Office Meeting

Twin Cities Housing Market Statistics

Welcome, New Members!

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June is License Renewal Month: Review Your CE Transcript

All licenses are on a two-year renewal cycle. All agents are required to complete at least 15 hours of approved Continuing Education every year, for a total of 30 in each renewal cycle. The 2015 - 2016 module requirement is "Fair Housing, Agency, and Legal Update.”

The deadline for continuing education credits is June 30, 2017 (Agents should check with their broker as their deadline could be earlier). Make sure you have met all your requirements by visiting www.pulseportal.com and following the INSTRUCTIONS TO VIEW YOUR CE TRANSCRIPT. Note: In order to receive an email notification in the case of license suspension, please make sure that your email address is current with the MN Department of Commerce.

If you have any questions, please contact the association at 651-776-6000.

 
 

Minnesota RPAC is seeking applications for new RPAC Trustees

Minnesota RPAC is calling for nominations for ten new Board of Trustee Members. Nominations are open from May 1-May 22 for the following trustee positions:

  1. Six Regional Members, one from each of the six geographic regions, established by the Minnesota REALTORS®
  2. Two Standing At Large Seats
  3. One Local Association Executive (1-year term)
  4. One YPN Liaison for Participation and Major Investors (1-year term)

Responsibilities and Obligations of Trustees: The Board of Trustees shall have general supervision and control over the affairs and funds of the committee and shall establish and carry out all policies and activities of the committee. Trustees are charged with the annual fundraising activity; review and analysis of relevant issues; and determining those candidates who shall receive support based on their position (i.e. voting record if incumbent) on real estate issues, elect-ability, and general support and commitment to the betterment of the real estate profession. Trustees are required to assist with and promote committee fundraising efforts and are expected to achieve a Trustee fundraising goal to be determined annually.

APPLY TO SERVE ON THE MN RPAC BOARD OF TRUSTEES

 
 

New Features Added to ShowingTime

ShowingTime is continuously adding new features for an improved user experience. Read about the latest:

"Out of Office" Message: During the holidays or other times when no one is available to follow up on appointment requests, office administrators can now set an "Out of Office" message to easily communicate to the requesting agents.

Multiple Email Addresses Are Now Supported: Agents often work in teams. With our latest release, the office administrator can now add several email addresses (separated by a comma or a semicolon) on the appointment detail screen, so the entire team can receive notifications. Tip: This is only available on desktop scheduling and appointment modifying screens.

MORE INFORMATION

 
 

Thank You SPAAR Volunteers: Rebuilding Twin Cities Project

We would like to thank all of our SPAAR members who volunteered their time and talents to our service event with Rebuilding Twin Cities. The two-day project entailed building an accessibility ramp for a homeowner in Brooklyn Park.

 

 

 
 

SPAAR REALTOR® Karin Hamerston Earns GRI Designation

SPAAR REALTOR® Karin Hamerston was recently awarded the highly acclaimed national Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. In completing the required curriculum, Hamerston of Real Estate Masters, Ltd. in Saint Paul, joins other top REALTORS® in the residential real estate industry from across the nation who hold this designation. Additional information about the Institute and other educational opportunities for professional real estate agents may be obtained by contacting the Minnesota Association of REALTORS® at 800-862-6097.

 
 

Upcoming Education & Events

  • Realtor.com Results Series. Tuesday, May 2, 9am-12:30pm, Doubletreeby Hilton Minneapolis North. REGISTRATION
  • Minnesota Housing Real Estate Program. Wednesday, May 3, 10am-12pm. REGISTRATION
  • SPAAR Member Appreciation: Shred Day. Friday, May 12, 11am-2pm. REGISTRATION
  • "Proven Business Tax Strategies for the Real Estate Professional." Thursday, May 18, 8:15am-11:00am. REGISTRATION
  • Biggest Tuesday Sales Meeting Ever. Tuesday, May 23, 8am-12pm. REGISTRATION
  • Intro to NorthstarMLS.com. Thursday, May 25, 1pm-4pm. REGISTRATION
 
 

Bring in the SPAAR Squad for your Next Office Meeting

Looking for useful content for upcoming office meetings? SPAAR Squad is here to help! Our staff members are available to attend your meeting and speak about a variety of relevant topics. We also provide onsite training (some with free CE) for groups of 25 or more.

SPAAR SQUAD TOPIC LIST | SPAAR SQUAD REQUEST FORM

 
 

Housing Market Statistics

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's doing.

Local Market Updates | Weekly Market Activity Report | Housing Supply Overview | Monthly Market Indicators

 
 

Welcome, New Members!

SPAAR would like to welcome all our new members! Thank you joining, and we look forward to helping you be successful in your business.

Member Name Company Name
Avery, Dana Re/Max Results
Everson, Cody Weichert, Realtors-Advantage
Fox, Melanie Fish MLS Realty
Gottshall, Christopher Keller Williams Integrity Rlty
Harris, Jesse Keller Williams Integrity Rlty
Holm, Erik Keller Williams Premier Realty
Howard, Anthony PMC-Northern
Lefebvre, Charles Coldwell Banker Burnet
Mahonen, Melanie Virtuance
Potrament, William Fish MLS Realty
Roos, Rene Edina Realty, Inc.
Smith, Charles RE/MAX Results
Snyder, Jonathan Keller Williams Integrity Rlty
Soukup, Lori Coldwell Banker Burnet
Sun, Susanna Bridge Realty, LLC
Thao, Vee (David) Creative Results
Vang, Mai Creative Results
Xiong, Nalee Creative Results
Yang, Jimmy Creative Results