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In this Issue   May 30, 2017

"First Time Flippers" Now Casting for Season 7 in Twin Cities

Thanks to All Who Made the Biggest Tuesday Sales Meeting Ever a Success

SPAAR Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors

Renew your Continuing Education Credits by June 30

Park a bus in your office?

Upcoming Education & Events

Bring in the SPAAR Squad for your Next Office Meeting

Twin Cities Housing Market Statistics

Welcome, New Members!

Connect with us!
 
 
 
 
 

 

 


 

"First Time Flippers" Now Casting for Season 7 in Twin Cities

The hit show, "First Time Flippers" is currently casting for Season 7, and looking for cast members in the Twin Cities. Casting requirements are listed below:

  • Team of two or three NEW flippers with big personalities!
  • Ages 18-45 (younger the better)
  • Completely new to renovation or have done some work but are not super experienced. NO professional contractors, HVAC, inspectors, etc. It is very much about the learning process being caught on camera.
  • No flips that will take longer than 6 months.

APPLY TO BE ON THE SHOW

 
 

Thanks to All Who Made the Biggest Tuesday Sales Meeting Ever a Success

Thank you to everyone who attended the Biggest Tuesday Sales Meeting Ever on Tuesday, May 23. Attendees enjoyed one hour of free CE, plus an inspirational keynote by O'Neal Hampton, contestant on Season 9 of "The Biggest Loser."

VIEW MORE PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT

 
 

SPAAR Accepting Nominations for Board of Directors

Consider being on the Board of Directors for the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®. The 2017 Nominating Committee is looking to fill three director positions. This position has a three-year term and directors are asked to make attending all Board meetings a priority. SPAAR is also accepting applications for three officer positions: Treasurer, President-elect, and President.
How will I benefit? As a Board Member you’ll have:

  • Opportunities to both learn from and teach others
  • Direct involvement in decisions that affect the association
  • A broader professional network of members, the community and civic leaders
  • New experiences that develop professional and personal skills
  • Social opportunities that often lead to lasting friendships

If you are interested in applying for a Board of Directors position, please complete an application form and return it to Tracey Douglas no later than Friday, June 30, 2017.

 
 

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 2016 - 2017 module requirement is "Residential Contracts.”

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.

 
  Park a bus in your office?

Fill the Bus, SPAAR’s Backpack and School Supply Collection Drive is coming soon! If you would like a poster or bus collection box for display in your office, please contact SPAAR at 651-776-6000.

Last year, SPAAR’s members collected more than fifty backpacks filled with school supplies for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities AND collected more than 2,500 notebooks for Wilder Foundation. Nice work, everyone!

This year’s drive runs from July 10 through August 11. Your donation will go directly to help kids in our community, and is a reminder to these children that the community wants them to succeed.

New this year: We want to recognize members and offices involved in Fill the Bus! Please send a selfie with your bus box to jmckinley@spaar.com or contact SPAAR so we can take a picture to be featured on SPAAR’s Facebook page.
 
 

Upcoming Education & Events

  • Breakfast for the Brain Panel. Thursday, June 8, 9am-11:30am. REGISTRATION
  • Toys for Joy Summer Food Fest. Tuesday, June 13, 4:30-7pm. MORE INFORMATION
  • Toys for Joy Golf Tournament. Monday, June 19. MORE INFORMATION
  • REALTORS Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament. Monday, July 24. 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
Buchmann, Linda TransEra Realty
Cha, Ue Realty Group, Inc.
Erichsen, Christopher Latitude Realty, LLC
Flynn, Elizabeth Edina Realty, Inc.
Klecker, Amanda Healthy House on the Block Inspections
LeRoux, Jon Coldwell Banker Burnet
Lewis, Robert Buyers Protection Group
Oelrich, William North Country Lakeshore
Ryan, JoAnn Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Lovejoy Realty