January 2, 2020
SPAAR calendar
Looking for continuing education or networking opportunities? Check out all of SPAAR's upcoming events!

Check out what classes and events are currently available at SPAAR
SPAAR offers many free and ongoing classes and events to keep members updated, involved and in the know.
The following classes and opportunities are now available, or check out SPAAR's calendar to see more [note new CE rule in red box below].

January 6, 10am-12pm: Instanet & Authentisign

January 6, 1-3pm: Instanet & Authentisign 102

January 7, 1-2pm: Toastmasters
No need to register in advance.

January 13, 1-4pm: Beyond the Basics in NorthstarMLS

January 22, 8:30am-3:30pm: Requirement Blitz! (6.25 CE hours, Module + COE)
Reminder: members signed up for free CE classes offered at SPAAR must cancel at least 24 hours in advance; no-shows will be charged a $25 fee per class effective Oct. 1, 2019. Members may cancel through the SPAAR member portal .
Sign up today to attend the 2020 Winter Social on January 9, 2020. It's going to be a great evening!
Learn the latest (via Webinar) on the TISH program in Minneapolis
On January 15, 2020, the City of Minneapolis will include a new energy disclosure report in the Truth-in-Sale of Housing (TISH) program. This change will have an impact for REALTORS® when working with listings and buyers in Minneapolis. It's important you are informed to better serve your consumers.

You will hear from Isaac Smith from the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) during this webinar. He served as a technical advisor to the City of Minneapolis and will discuss how the new energy disclosure policy works, show what an Energy Disclosure Report looks like, and explain how it pertains to you and your customers. Isaac will cover:
 
• What exactly is changing?
• Why and how this change came about
• What is the goal of the change?
• Resources where REALTORS® can find more information
• Q&A – 20 minutes
 
Though this webinar event is free, registration is required as space is limited. Register here for the TISH program Webinar.
Attention Affiliate members: this is an opportunity for you!
Each month, approximately 40-50 new REALTOR® members come to SPAAR to learn about the Association, their membership and other valuable resources they can use in their business. New this year, New Member Orientations will span two days and include 9.5 hours of approved continuing real estate education. 

Affiliate members are encouraged to sign up and participate either in the morning or during lunch by staffing a resource table. There is no charge to participate, and branded items are allowed (please see guidelines on the registration page). These tables are limited to four per month and are filled first come first serve. First quarter 2020 dates are already on the calendar. Feel free to sign up and engage with our new members this year!

Interested in getting started? SPAAR is looking for Affiliate members to sign up for New Member Orientation slots on Wednesday, January 15 and Thursday, January 16.

Call or email Kristin Parker at (763) 489-3303 or kparker@spaar.com to learn more.
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