February 27, 2020
SPAAR offices will be closed the morning of Tuesday, March 10, for a staff training. The Saint Paul office will open at 10:30am and the Coon Rapids office will open at 11am. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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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 CE cancellation information below].

March 11, 1-3pm: Comparative Market Analysis in NorthstarMLS

March 23, 1-4pm: Beyond the Basics in NorthstarMLS

April 8, 9-11:30am: NAR Code of Ethics (C6)

April 8, 1-4pm: Residential Contracts: seller forms

April 9, 8:30am-12:30pm: Washington County Environmental Topics
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.
Members may cancel through the SPAAR member portal .
Registration for Housing Day at the Capitol is now open -- early bird fee available through March 9
Interested to hear the industry issues that impact your business? Take part in this year's Housing Day at the Capitol . Early bird registration is now open for $30 through Monday, March 9, using the coupon code SAVEEB.
SPAAR helps Blue Star Mothers support the troops
SPAAR’s Community Engagement Committee is partnering with Blue Star Mothers of America to collect donations for We Care packages through Friday, April 3. These are care packages sent to men and women from SPAAR’s area serving active duty. Drop off donations at SPAAR (Coon Rapids or Saint Paul) or consider hosting a collection box in your office. 

Items to donate include snacks (granola bars, oatmeal, drink mix, single servings of coffee or tea, jerky and more; toiletries (deodorant, baby powder, unscented wipes and more); activities (note cards, colored pencils, adult color, puzzle books and more); and donations to help defray shipping costs are also welcome.

Questions? Contact Joe at jmckinley@spaar.com or (651) 772-6344.
NAR offers new cyber liability insurance member benefit
Malware, hacks and data loss are real threats in the real estate industry where high value transactions and sensitive customer information make real estate professionals a prime target for hackers.
NAR partnered with CyberPolicy® to create a customized and comprehensive cyber liability insurance program for REALTOR®-owned brokerages. Visit nar.realtor/cyberpolicy to learn about this member benefit available through the REALTOR Benefits® Program.
Limited tickets available to Home & Patio Show
Public feedback requested regarding Afton short-term home rental ordinance
The Afton City Council and Planning Commission would like to obtain feedback from the general public regarding a short-term home rental ordinance, and have scheduled a public hearing for that purpose on Monday March 2 at 7pm

The City Council and Planning Commission have reviewed options regarding possible regulation of short-term home rentals, and are in the process of developing a short-term home rental ordinance. The current draft ordinance would require any property owner who has short-term rentals for more than two weeks per year to obtain a license from the City.

Volunteers wanted for bunk bed delivery
Volunteers are wanted to help deliver bunk beds to families who may not otherwise have a bed for their children. The opportunity, which takes place on Saturday, February 29, from 9am to 2pm, is part of the nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace in which beds, mattresses and bedding are delivered to those in need. Interested to participate? Contact SPAAR member and REALTOR ® Amy Geislinger at amy@mndreamteam.com.
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