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Home Sale Contingency Week
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Washington REALTORS concludes, today, a week-long series of Legal Hotline videos on one of the most difficult and form-intensive parts of a real estate transaction:
Home Sale Contingency.
Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline lawyer
Annie Fitzsimmons and Spokane Broker and Instructor
Ken Sax discuss the forms involved and the strategies for both the Buyer Representative and the Seller Representative.
Here is Part 1 on Theory - 11-minutes:
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Home Sale Contingency Week, Part 1: Theory
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Watch the remaining segments of this video series on the Washington REALTORS® YouTube channel,
online here.
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2020 SAR Leadership Opportunities
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DUE TODAY!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th
Your association runs on volunteer power. Here's your chance to plug in and make a difference!
2020 SAR President Tom Clark invites you to join him in volunteering to lead our association in the new year.
If you'd like to talk with Tom before you decide how you'd like to volunteer, call him at 499-9999 or e-mail him at spokanetom@comcast.net.
Here are just some of the volunteer opportunities where you can help get the work done:
Budget & Finance
Communication
Professional Development
Forms
Governmental Affairs
Grievance
Membership
SOS (Serving Our Spokane)
Special Events:
3rd Grade Poster Contest
Golf
Food Drive
Holiday Party & Auction
Technology
Submit your application by Friday, December 6, 2019.
See the
2020 SAR Leadership Opportunities flyer for more information and application (pictured above),
online here.
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2020 SAR Installation Luncheon
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It's time for your association's annual renewal ritual with the 2020 SAR Leadership Installation of Officers and Member Luncheon on Thursday, January 9th!
NEW LOCATION: DAVENPORT GRAND HOTEL
Join your colleagues and friends as we say thank you to Gina Mosey for her service to the association as immediate past president and install Tom Clark as our association's 2020 president - our 109th president in association history.
Download the event flyer for this event (pictured above), online here.
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2020 WR Legislative Day
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REGISTER NOW for the 2020 Washington REALTORS® Legislative Day in Olympia - January 22-23, next year.
Washington REALTOR® CEO Steve Francks and Government Affairs Director Nathan Gorton give us a sneak preview of the upcoming Legislative Session, REALTOR® priorities and how members can participate in this annual event.
Watch their five-minute video online here:
The Washington REALTORS® Legislative Day is a long-standing tradition among broker members in Washington state.
In 2019, the REALTOR® message was "Unlock the Door for Affordable Home Ownership!"
SAR members joined member colleagues from across the state to deliver that message to the steps of the Capitol building (photo above) and directly to elected Members in face-to-face meetings with every Spokane-area legislator.
The Washington REALTORS® Legislative Day, or "Hill Day." is a chance for you to take the voice of Washington REALTORS® directly to lawmakers in our state capital as they begin their session as we did last year.
"Why should I go?"
Listen to the voice of a Spokane member broker who once asked that question, in this two-minute video:
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Washington REALTORS® Legislative Day
You should go!
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Committee Service Tumbler
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If you served on an SAR committee this year (2019) please be sure to pick up a tumbler (pictured above) on your next visit to the SAR if you didn't get one at your last committee meeting of the year.
The handy-sized tumbler will keep hot beverages hot, cold beverages cold, or hold your pens/pencils on your desk in fine style.
This is a gift of your SAR Board of Directors to acknowledge the hundreds of volunteer hours so many Members cheerfully give to keep the SAR running smoothly all year.
Founded in 1911, the Spokane Association of REALTORS® is recognized locally and state-wide as one of the top local REALTOR® associations in the Pacific Northwest - thanks to its terrific Members and staff.
If you served on a committee this year, THANK YOU - and remember to come in and pick up your tumbler!
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Open Enrollment Ends December 15th
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Open Enrollment ends Sunday, December 15th.
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Click on the "GO!" button below
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View your quote AND make sure to click on "View all available plans" to see your potential supplemental coverage options
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Spokane Valley Planning Commission
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Th
e City of Spokane Valley is seeking individuals to serve three-year terms on its Planning Commission.
The term is scheduled to begin January 2020.
The Commission studies and makes recommendations to the City Council for future planned growth as directed by the City Council.
Qualifications include having an interest in planning, land use, transportation, capital infrastructure, and building and landscape design as evidenced by training, experience, or interest in the City of Spokane Valley.
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Code of Ethics Webinar
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The SAR purchased the Webinar on National Real Estate Ethics Day June 27, 2019, in support of REALTORS® Relief Foundation.
Proceeds from this event will help families who have endured unimaginable loss.
We offer each office access to the Webinar to show in your office
at no charge through
December 31, 2019.
This class will not include clock hours, however it will count towards NAR Code of Ethics requirement.
If you offer this class in your office, you will need to send Tami your sign in sheet from the class, so she can record it on the NAR website.
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RPR's Most Popular 2019 Additions
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It's hard to believe, but 2019 is almost in the rearview.
It's time to look back, reflect and review all the key enhancements that RPR released throughout the year.
In a focused effort to help REALTORS
® "wow" their clients and close more deals, RPR launched various platform and app upgrades throughout 2019.
Each one designed to position you at the center of every transaction, and to help your business grow and flourish.
Read the 2019 RPR Wrap-up on the four major additions that can help you make an even bigger difference to your clients,
online here.
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CONTINUING EDUCATION
Quality of Education
through SAR/WR Education Instructors
Here is the latest class listing from your SAR - offering the best live and local continuing real estate education classes for 2019.
Click on each class title,
underlined in blue, to bring up a flyer for that class - suitable for posting in your office.
Register for these classes
online here:
Please be in touch with
Tami at the SAR if you have any questions about these classes or your license education requirements, by phone at
326-9222 or by
email.
TODAY!
Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. to noon
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. to noon
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
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Code of Ethics: Standards for Success
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NEXT WEEK!
FOR NEW BROKERS!
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
NEXT WEEK!
Check-in: 12:15 p.m.
Class: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
4.0 clock hours
NEXT WEEK!
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
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Statewide Purchase & Sale Agreement
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NEXT WEEK!
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
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Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate
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Mandatory Core Curriculum
Check-in: 8:00 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
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Home Warranties in Real Estate Transactions
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Complimentary lunch included!
Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. to noon
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
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Code of Ethics: Standards for Success
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FOR NEW BROKERS
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
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SAR CALENDAR
Click on the calendar image below to see
the current SAR calendar showing dates and times
of classes, committees and events.
Other regional calendars:
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Call for Action Success!
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Thanks to our REALTOR® members, our recent Call for Action proved to be highly successful.
After receiving dozens of calls, letters and emails, the Spokane City Council has agreed to postpone the vote on two Landlord/Tenant measures until March 1st.
The Spokane City Council will delay voting on a set of proposed tenant protections until at least March.
Amid outcry from landlords, the council balked Monday on new laws that would force landlords to pay for tenant relocation when they substantially increase the rent, and cite a specific reason for an eviction.
The laws had been set to go to a vote on Dec. 9, but the council voted Monday afternoon to delay the vote until March 1.
Read the entire article in Tuesday's edition of
The Spokesman-Review online here.
The Spokane Association of REALTORS® raised concern about the unintended consequences these measures would create, with higher rents and landlords selling off.
REALTOR® members testified back in the spring when this issue was being publicly heard.
The laws had been set to go to a vote on Dec. 9, but the council voted Monday afternoon to delay the vote until March 1st.
For updates on governmental affairs issues facing REALTORS®, please check out our website click here.
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2020 SAR Dues Due
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Your 2020 SAR annual dues are due January 1st, 2020.
You should have received an email regarding this.
If you did not receive this email, please call the SAR at
326-9222 or continue with the online payment process here.
To pay your 2020 SAR annual dues online, click on the graphic below, which will bring up the login screen for the SAR member portal:
Once online, use the Review and Pay Balance section to make your payment online.
Alternately, you may retrieve an invoice while online to pay by mail, or you may pay in person at the SAR,
1924 North Ash Street.
Thank you for your continuing membership in your SAR!
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2020 First Quarter MLS Fees Due
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2020 First Quarter MLS fees have been posted to the SAR member portal.
Click on the button above to pay yours now.
This is due by December 30, 2019.
Please contact Brenda, SAR bookkeeper and membership administrator, if you have a question about your fees by email here or contact her by phone at 326-9222.
Thank you for your prompt payment and for being a valued member of your SAR!
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SAR December Board Meeting
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What happened at the SAR December Board of Directors' meeting?
There are two ways to know - attend the meeting (every member is welcome at every meeting), or watch the video update with a summary of board action.
Watch the December Board Summary Report online here:
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SAR Grievance Committee
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I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of the 2019 Grievance Committee volunteers!
I think I speak for our entire membership when I say that your willingness to take the time out of your busy lives every month to step up to the plate is greatly appreciated.
I challenge each of you, and the incoming committee members to continue to share the importance of holding our membership accountable by using the grievance process and encourage them to volunteer in the future.
Cheers to a successful 2020!
Sara Houk
2019 Grievance Committee Chair
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REALTOR® Merch!
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If you're looking for a place to find REALTOR®-branded gifts and industry-related items for your team members or yourself - such as the license plate frame shown above - two online stores specialize in REALTOR® merchandise.
Visit each with a click, below:
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Retirement Party for Kathi Colvin
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All SAR members and friends are welcome to attend a retirement party for Kathi Colvin (pictired) of Dezda Finn Properties.
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Revel Spokane
16807 E Mission Pkwy
Spokane Valley
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Member Roster Update - December
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NEW!
Updated for December
Click here to view the latest
Member Roster Update (pictured above) - approved by the Board of Directors at its December meeting.
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Market Activity Report - November
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NEW!
Updated for November
The SAR Market Activity Report for
November is now online.
See the latest full report -
a member-exclusive product
See the
November
2019 Market Snapshot Report
See the
2019 YEAR-TO-DATE Market Snapshot Report (pictured above),
online here.
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Quick Information
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Tech Helpline: 866-610-8939
Legal Hotline: 800-562-6027
Washington State Legislature Hotline: 800-562-6000
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2018 NAR New Member Orientation
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2019 SAR Leadership
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Gina Mosey
2019 SAR President |
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2019 PRESIDENT:
Gina Mosey
RE/MAX Inland Empire
953-3410
SECRETARY:
Windermere City Group
979-6027
TREASURER:
American Dream Homes
994-1479
Kestell Company
499-9999
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Keller Williams Realty
879-1636
Executive Vice President
Rob Higgins
Spokane Association of REALTORS®
326-9222
2019 SAR Leadership Directory
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2019 SAR Committee Chairs
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BUDGET/FINANCE:
994-1479
COMMUNICATIONS:
499-0045
FORMS:
999-7488
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS:
919-1599
GRIEVANCE:
280-8105
MEMBERSHIP:
688-4151
MLS STEERING:
951-9331
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
465-5463
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
342-0406
SERVING OUR SPOKANE:
879-5092
SPECIAL EVENTS:
TECHNOLOGY:
939-0602
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