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In this Issue   September 25, 2017

SPAAR Modified Office Hours on Oct. 3

Fourth Quarter MLS Invoices Due September 30

Follow SPAAR on Facebook and Instagram

Meals From The Heart

2018 Membership Renewal Notices Sent Via Email

Nominate Someone for the Better Communities Award

Upcoming Education & Events

Bring in the SPAAR Squad for your Next Office Meeting

Twin Cities Housing Market Statistics

Welcome, New Members!

Connect with us!
 
 
 
 
 

 

 


  SPAAR Modified Office Hours on Oct. 3

On the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 3, all three SPAAR office locations will be closed for staff meeting. The St. Paul/Maplewood will open at 11am and the Coon Rapids and Eagan office locations will open at 11:30am.

 
 

Fourth Quarter MLS Invoices Due September 30

Fourth Quarter MLS billing was sent by email on September 1 from billing@spaar.com. If you do not see the notice in your Inbox, please check your SPAM and Junk folders so you do not miss out on this important information. 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. To access your portal account, please click here. If you have questions regarding your fourth quarter MLS fees, please do not hesitate to contact the association at 651-776-6000.

 
 

Follow SPAAR on Facebook and Instagram

You can follow more news, events, activities and photos of SPAAR and its members by following the association on social media. Like SPAAR on Facebook in two places by searching Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS and also SPAAR Charitable Foundation. Find SPAAR on Instagram at spaar_realtor.

 
  Meals From The Heart

NEW SHIFT ADDED on Tuesday, September 26 at SPAAR from 12 to 1:00pm.

The new shift was added due to the amazing response to this project! There are also limited volunteer spaces available during the 1pm and 2pm shifts.

If you or your team would like to be part of this exciting community project, please contact Joe McKinley at SPAAR.

Following the project, starting at 3pm, please join us for a thank you cookout. The cookout issponsored by REALTORS® Charitable Foundation and Metro YPN. Join the fun: cheer on volunteers and stop by for a hot dog!
 
 

2018 Membership Renewal Notices Sent Via Email

SPAAR 2018 Membership Renewal Notices were sent via email on August 18th from billing@spaar.com. If you do not see your Renewal Notice in your Inbox, please check your SPAM and Junk folders so you do not miss out on this important information. As a reminder, if payment is not received on or before November 30th, a $50 late payment fee will be added to the amount due. To view important 2018 dues billing information, please click here. If you have questions regarding your membership renewal, please do not hesitate to contact the Association at 651-776-6000.

Please note: Please review your invoice and log into your portal account no later than September 25, 2017 to take advantage of the flexible dues billing payment option. (This program is only available to primary REALTOR® members, and does not apply to MLS only, affiliates, secondary members, unlicensed REALTOR® assistants or new REALTOR® members).

CLICK HERE TO PAY YOUR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL ONLINE | DIRECTIONS FOR PAYING ONLINE

DIRECTIONS FOR CHOOSING THE PAYMENT PLAN OPTION (For Primary REALTOR® Members ONLY)

 
 

Nominate Someone for the Better Communities Award

We are looking for members who are doing great things in the community for SPAAR's "Better Communities" Award. The award is given annually and its recipient honored at the Winter Social. A financial contribution of $1,000 will be awarded to the recipient’s charitable organization of choice. Eligibility Criteria: Nominees must be REALTOR® or Affiliate members in good standing with the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®. Nominees should be a recognized leader in some community endeavor. Their contributions to a program and/or an organization should result in improving the quality of life in our service area and serve to demonstrate they care about the total well-being of the community. The award is designed to recognize individual contributions, not association or company wide efforts. However, if an individual within a company is instrumental to the triumph of a group effort, he or she is eligible. Download a NOMINATION FORM and submit to Joe McKinley by December 1, 2017.

 
 

Upcoming Education & Events

  • Meals from the Heart. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 12pm-4pm. New shifts added! Contact Joe McKinley to register.
  • REALTORS® Unite Annual Conference and Expo. Oct. 4-6. REGISTRATION
  • Wine & Dine Experience. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 6pm-8pm. REGISTRATION
  • Toys for Joy Whirlyball. Monday, Oct. 23, 12pm-3pm. 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.

LEARN MORE | 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 of our new members! Thank you for joining, and we look forward to helping you be successful in your business.

Member Name Company Name
Berrospid, Abigail RE/MAX Advantage Plus         
Cerghizan, Ana Edina Realty, Inc.
Christensen, April Edina Realty, Inc.
Dakolios, Patricia Pat Dakolios Photography
Geckler, Richard Everest Home Inspectors, LLC
Graupmann, Pamela Keller Williams Classic Realty
Lotts, Donnell Keller Williams Integrity Rlty
Millan, Nancy Coldwell Banker Burnet        
Ostlie, Heather D.R. Horton, Inc.
Patterson, Sean Structure Tech                
Prout, Jessica Hans Hagen Homes, Inc.
Provence, Sebastian Keller Williams Integrity RE  
Reed, Jennifer Welcome Home Productions, LLC
Sanders, Dan Hillside Appraisal, LLC
Seleski, Cynthia Nova Realty LLC
Smith, Jason RE/MAX Advantage Plus
Thao, Kabao Creative Results
Thao, Mainhia Empire Realty LLC
Valiveti, Sri Lakshmi Bridge Realty, LLC
Xiong, Vang Keller Williams Classic Realty