December 16, 2019
SPAAR offices will be closed tomorrow morning, Tuesday, December 17, for a staff training. SPAAR's Maplewood office will open at 10:30am.
SPAAR's Coon Rapids office will open at 12pm (noon).
Spotlight on SPAAR: weekly videos educate and inform
SPAAR recently kicked off its weekly video of Spotlight on SPAAR topics to keep members in the know. These videos highlight timely news, events and key information to help benefit members in their business. As such, these videos complement content also shared in SPAAR's newsletters, on its website and on social media. Click here to see the weekly video: Share your Voice. Join a Committee.

Have an idea for a video? Email spaar@spaar.com with the subject: SPAAR video idea.
First quarter MLS invoices are due December 31
First quarter MLS billing notices were sent by email on December 3 from billing@spaar.com . If a notice doesn't appear in the Inbox, it's advised to check spam or junk folders.
As a reminder, payment must be received on or before December 31 to avoid suspension of MLS access. Members who do not pay on or before December 31 will incur a $25 reinstatement fee.

Click here to access the member portal account . Questions regarding first quarter MLS fees? Please contact the association at (651) 776-60 00.
Supra eKey access now available for non-members
Supra has introduced secure access for qualifying non-Association members to access residential properties with authorized access from a Supra keyholder. The access is available via Bluetooth keyboxes through a smartphone or tablet for a limited time of 2-to-72 hours. A non-transferable access credential is sent to the non-member’s device and the user creates his or her own Pin number to access the lockbox. The non-Association member access was created with limited access, security and accountability in mind.

A non-member may include contractors such as plumbers, electricians, builders, city assessors or REALTOR® members of Associations who do not contract with Supra.

Non-member process:
  • A Supra keyholder must register their own key in Supraweb, via a desktop or laptop computer to activate the non-member access feature prior to use
  • A Supra keyholder sends a text invitation to a non-member
  • The non-member downloads the eKey app (one time only)
  • The non-member accepts terms and conditions (one time only)
  • The non-member fills out registration (one time only)
  • The non-member enters eKey authorization code
  • The non-member will receive a text each time access to a KeyBox is granted.

Here are three important details about granting a non-member access to your keybox:
  1. You can only grant access to Bluetooth keyboxes in your inventory
  2. Non-members can access a keybox from 2 to 72 hours
  3. Non-members must fill out a registration form and download an eKEY app for their mobile device

Learn more here in the Supra Non-Member Access section . More questions? Contact Supra at (877) 699-6787.
Weekly safety tips as provided by SPAAR and its members
SPAARky says:

Rely on good neighbors

Inform a neighbor that you'll be hosting an open house and ask if he or she will let you know if they notice anything out of the ordinary.

We like hearing what tips SPAAR members have to share, too, such as:

I call a friend before I leave an open house so someone knows my whereabouts in a timely manner.
What is your #1 safety tip to share?
Please share your safety tip and provide your name and email by sending an email to Jennifer at jkovacich@spaar.com. Members who submit safety tips have their names entered into a monthly drawing for a prize. Furthermore, safety tips will be shared in future issues of eNews. Thank you to all who have submitted one or more safety tips already. Keep them coming!
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:

Advocacy update provides targeted information
Do you want more information specific to SPAAR's government relations and public affairs work? Sign up for the Advocacy Update here if your answer is y es !
Read more about how government affairs impacts your business
Did you know SPAAR has a monthly newsletter dedicated to how government affairs are impacting your business? Read November’s advocacy update here or subscribe to receive future updates.
Toastmasters provides skills to better speaking and leadership
Interested in honing your speaking skills and improving your leadership style?

SPAAR's Toastmasters chapter will be meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 1-2pm (325 Roselawn Avenue East). All are welcome!
The tree is up at SPAAR! Help put a toy into every child's hands this holiday season
The holidays are coming! Two amazing organizations need your help to make sure every child receives a gift. 

Now through December 18, Toys for Joy and Toys for Military Kids are collecting new, unwrapped gifts for distribution to area children. Look for the collection box at SPAAR. Toys collected will be divided between the two organizations. These amazing organizations serve different communities with a similar mission.
Pictured: David Donnelly, SPAAR 2019 President Patti Jo Fitzpatrick and Nate Harrington from Edina Realty in Roseville delivered toys for SPAAR’s collection for Toys 4 Joy and Toys For Military Kidstoys for SPAAR’s collection for Toys 4 Joy and Toys For Military Kids.  
Share your ideas and make your voice heard by sitting on one of SPAAR's many committees
" SPAAR truly offers a lot to us as members, but in my experience I started to notice the value of my membership once I started being more involved. Committee involvement has been rewarding on many levels."
-SPAAR committee member

Find a committee that best matches your talents and interests and apply today!

SPAAR is beginning to recruit members for its committees in 2020. Both existing committee members and those new to serving on a committee are welcome to join.

Committees offer opportunities to get to know your Realtor ® peers and those affiliated with real estate. Committees allow ease to network and become involved in programs and projects within the communities where you live and work. The time commitment to participate on a committee is minimal, with additional optional opportunities on occasion.

Attached is the application; if there is a committee of interest to you, feel free to apply to serve in the upcoming year. Questions? Contact Mandy Boldt at mboldt@spaar.com.
Welcome new members!
Welcome to SPAAR! We're glad you're here!
Tyler Bebault, Keller Williams Premier Realty
Jackie Doffing, Keller Williams Premier Realty
Bruce Iverson, Wheeler Group
Corey Knighton, Keller Williams Premier Realty
Jontae Koondaew, Keller Williams Premier Realty
Cody Malone, DR Horton, Inc.
Jason Michels, Dave Lee Appraisals, Inc.
Collin Mudgett, Weicherts Realtors
Natalie O'Connor, Fish MLS Realty
Carolyn Smith, Re/Max Advantage Plus
Hai Xiong, Creative Results
Keng Xiong, Creative Results
Josephine Yang, Partners Realty Inc.
Martha Zhicay Lazo, Keller Williams Classic Realty
SPAAR in the News
See SPAAR in the news? We'd love to know about it! If you see articles in your local paper about SPAAR members, events or other news, please send an email to  jkovacich@spaar.com  or mail to Jennifer Kovacich at SPAAR (325 Roselawn Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55117) or simply call (651) 287-3922 with the station or publication information. Thank you!
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