March 26, 2020

SPAAR Cares: Governor Walz issues Stay at Home order

The Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS ® (SPAAR) is now following the Stay at Home order issued by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz starting on Friday, March 27 at 11:59pm through Friday, April 10 at 5pm. What does this mean for SPAAR members? SPAAR staff members will continue to work remotely to serve members Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:45pm. They will provide all services they are able to do in a virtual or electronic capacity. Under the order, all businesses and operations generally are required to cease activities at facilities within Minnesota unless the business is considered a "Critical Sector". The order defines "Critical Sectors" to include: Real Estate Transactions. This category is limited to workers who facilitate and finance real estate transactions and real estate services, including appraisers and title services. See the full letter about Gov. Walz's Stay at Home order and what is means for REALTORS® here . Around the country as more cities are following Stay at Home orders, it's clear that there are broad and different meanings for what the rules are for specific areas as well as what industries or groups of people are considered essential versus non-essential. SP AAR will continue to pro vide guidance and updates in regard to what is outlined for the real estate industry to keep members informed in a timely manner.

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SPAAR new members in 2020. Welcome, all!

All SPAAR in-person classes, meetings and events cancelled now through May 10 SPAAR's education offerings have been cancelled immediately effective now through Sunday, May 10. This decision is based on recent developments with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in an effort to stop its spread and keep SPAAR members, staff and educators safe. In this current ever-changing environment, SPAAR will continue to provide updates to additional cancellations if and when they are known.

Congrats to C2EX-endorsed SPAAR member Charles Lefebvre!

Congratulations to SPAAR member Charles (Charlie) Lefebvre who recently completed Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) a program of the National Association of REALTORS® that empowers REALTORS® to demonstrate their professionalism and commitment to conducting business at the highest standards.  Click here to learn more about C2EX or begin your own journey into this program. Charlie joins other C2EX-endorsed SPAAR members Teresa Boardman, Jason Cassel, Sarah Marrinan, Gayle Miller, Amy Peterson, Elizabeth Sandwick, Paul Sigurdson and Michael Van Grinsven, GRI.

NAR offers sitewide promotions for REALTORS ® now through May

The National Association of REALTORS ® (NAR) is offering a sitewide promotion for its Right Tools Right Now through Sunday, May 31. These promotions include online courses as well as designation certifications. As a side note, part of earning a C2EX endorsement includes obtaining a designation, for any member interested. Click here to learn more about the Right Tools Right Now by NAR .

The CE Shop offers discount code for SPAAR members

SPAAR members interested in taking online classes can access numerous topics on The CE Shop website . Through Wednesday, April 15, members can receive 40 percent off The CE Shop classes by using the promo code SUPPORT40. at checkout.

National and State member resources also available

In addition to SPAAR news and information, members can access information through the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and Minnesota REALTORS® (MNAR), which are other great resources.

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