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February 26, 2018
Coon Rapids and Eagan offices closed over lunch on Feb. 28
SPAAR's Coon Rapids and Eagan locations will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 11am to 1pm. The 325 Roselawn Avenue East location in St. Paul will remain open during this time.
RealSatisfied: a new benefit for SPAAR members
An easy-to-use agent evaluation tool called RealSatisfied was rolled out to SPAAR members free of charge as a new member benefit on Feb. 13. This tool is designed to help REALTORS® be more competitive in the real estate marketplace.

Among the tool's features, agents are able to send customer satisfaction surveys to both buyer and seller clients at the close of each transaction and, in return, collect valuable feedback and testimonials that can then be easily added to websites, social media feeds and sites such as Realtor.com.

Brokerages and managers are not required to take any action to implement RealSatisfied, as the tool has been purchased by SPAAR for individual SPAAR members; however, if an office wants broker access the broker dashboard may be purchased for $600 per office annually.

Go to spaar.com to find more information about RealSatisfied including how to get started and tutorials to learn how the tool works, and more.
Take part in the Blue Star Mothers "We Care" Collection Drive
 
Now through March 2, 2018, SPAAR's Community Engagement Committee is sponsoring the third annual Blue Star Mothers "We Care" Collection Drive. The committee is collecting packaged snacks and toiletries for "We Care Boxes." These are care packages that are sent to members of the military.
 
Please help by displaying a poster or hosting a drive in your office. Items can be delivered to any SPAAR Office. For a list of suggested donations, please visit SPAAR.com. Bulk donations or cash donations to defray shipping expenses are welcome.   
 
Questions? Contact Joe at SPAAR: 651-772-6344 or jmckinley@spaar.com.
Calling all members to volunteer with Meals from the Heart

Take part in Meals from the Heart, a meal-packing event to benefit local food shelves
Wednesday, March 7, at SPAAR starting at 12pm (noon). The event takes place at SPAAR.
 
Register on the events calendar or contact Joe McKinley at 651-772-6344.
Students: share what it means for dreams to come true as part  of the Fair Housing essay and poster contests
Share what it means to make dreams come true, the topic of the 2018 Fair Housing essay and poster contest.

April is National Fair Housing Month and 2018 is the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. Sponsored by the Diversity Committee of the Saint Paul Area Association of  REALTORS® (SPAAR), this is an opportunity to learn about, remember and talk about the protections provided by  the Fair Housing Act (FHA).  Students are invited to share the impact of the Fair Housing Act.  How has the FHA impacted  you ,  your family or your community?
 
Students in grades 6 to 12 are encouraged to take part in the Fair Housing essay contest  and younger students in grades K through 5 are encouraged to share their talents by taking part in the Fair Housing poster contest: making dreams come true.

Essays and posters are due April 13, 2018. Click on the links above for more detail.
SPAAR sponsors launch of VAREP
A national chapter is putting down roots in the Twin Cities, and SPAAR is offering support. The Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals (VAREP) is a nonprofit that was established in 2011 and currently has chapters in many cities throughout the U.S.

VAREP is dedicated to increasing sustainable homeownership, financial-literacy education, VA loan awareness and economic opportunities for the active military and veteran communities and does so through a five-point plan:
  • Homeownership advocacy
  • Community outreach
  • Professional membership
  • Veteran job creation
  • Affordable housing
On Tuesday, March 20, 2018, VAREP will hold its Twin Cities chapter launch at the Eagan Community Center from 6-9pm with SPAAR as a sponsor.
Resources shared at Woodbury forum

How well do you know Woodbury? The City of Woodbury held a forum on Feb. 21 that provided information from both city officials and school leaders.

Attendees were given a variety of resources to use in their real estate practices, which are shared  here. 

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 is doing.

Welcome to SPAAR, new members!
Welcome to SPAAR! Thank you for joining. We look forward to helping you to be successful in your business.
New member name
 Organization
Sarah Akins
 Weichert REALTORS® Premier
Cindy Allen
 Bay Equity Home Loans
Steven Anderson
 Stearns Lending
Simion Andriyesh
 Marathon Realty
Anne Arneberg
 RE/MAX Advantage Plus
Cami Berggren
 Tubbs Realty Inc.
Alan Bergquist
 RE/MAX Advantage Plus
Jessica Bibeau
 Keller Williams Premier Realty
Alexander Blanchard
 Keller Williams Classic Realty
Jennifer Bussard
 Coldwell Banker Burnet
Luke Carlson
 The Brokerage Real Estate Company
Sheri Carlson
 RE/MAX Results
Callan Crawford
 Coldwell Banker Burnet
Anna Dahlby
 Keller Williams Preferred Realty
Deanna Doyle
 Keller Williams Integrity Realty
Daniel Duddingston
 Keller Williams Premier Realty
David Duddingston
 Keller Williams Premier Realty
Jonathan Emerson
 Coldwell Banker Burnet
Kate Engebritson
 Source One Realty, LLC
Samuel Gloe
 Elite Realty MN
Daniel Graves
 Incentive Realty
Zachariah Haddy
 Keller Williams Preferred Realty
AnneMarie Hall
 RE/MAX Advantage Plus
Leah Henning
 Edina Realty, Inc.
Lori Hoganson-Norberg
 Edina Realty, Inc.
Samuel Igbodo
 Strata Real Estate Resources
Karaley Ivey
 Keller Williams Premier Realty South Suburban
Lucas Jensen
 Keller Williams Premier Realty South Suburban
Kaylana Leight
 Keller Williams Premier Realty
Sean Majewski
 Edina Realty, Inc.
Andrew Managhan
 Keller Williams Classic Realty
Andrew Massie
 Bridge Realty, LLC
Joshua McLouth
 Keller Williams Integrity RE
Melissa Merseth
 Edina Realty, Inc.
Monica Morff
 Keller Williams Classic Realty
Glen Mullenbach
 Weichert REALTORS® - Carnel & Co.
Alex M. Neisen
 Hewitt Jackson Real Estate
Paige Petersen
 Keller Williams Integrity Realty
Rebecca Phan-Tretter
 Best Realty LLC
Erick Pizano
 Keller Williams Preferred Realty
Angela Rehling
 JPS Pro Realty
Michelle Robeck
 RE/MAX Advantage Plus
Walker Simmonds Trooien
 Bridge Realty, LLC
Nickolas Skog
 Weichert REALTORS® - Heartland
Dominic Thayer
 Hans Hagen Homes, Inc.
Charlisa Whitehead
 Edina Realty, Inc.
Kong Yang
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