September 23, 2019
Wine & Dine Experience is October 2. Tickets going fast!
Tickets are going fast for the seventh annual Wine & Dine Experience, an elegant evening of networking coupled with delicious food paired with fine wine. This enjoyable evening at Saint Paul's Town & Country Club supports a good cause. 

Coordinated by the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® Affiliate Committee, all ticket sales will benefit SPAAR's REALTORS® Charitable Foundation, which invests in scholarships and community grant programs on behalf of SPAAR's members. These programs impact SPAAR's members and the communities where members live and work.

The 2019 Wine & Dine Experience takes place on Wednesday, October 2 from 5 to 8 pm.

5 to 6 pm: Registration and networking (cash bar available)
6 to 8 pm. Dinner comprised of tasting courses with wine pairings
Raffle tickets will be available for sale the evening of the event.

Register here . This is one night you won't want to miss!
Fourth quarter MLS invoices are due September 30
Fourth quarter MLS billing notices were sent by email on September 4 from billing@spaar.com . If you do not see the notice in your Inbox, please check your spam or junk folders.

As a reminder, payment must be received on or before September 30 to avoid suspension of MLS access. If not paid on or before September 30, you will incur a $25 reinstatement fee.

To access your portal account, please click here . If you have questions regarding your fourth quarter MLS fees, please contact the association at 651-776-6000.
2020 Membership Renewals due November 30
SPAAR 2020 membership renewals are due on or before November 30, 2019. Please review your invoice and log into your portal account no later than September 25 to take advantage of the flexible dues billing payment option, which is available only to primary REALTOR® members and does not apply to MLS-only members, affiliates, secondary members, unlicensed REALTOR® assistants and new REALTOR® members.

Click here for additional information regarding 2020 membership dues. Questions? Contact SPAAR at 651-776-6000. 
Weekly safety tips as provided by SPAAR and its members
SPAARky says:

Sturdy doors and windows are key to home safety
Make sure doors to the outside are in good working order, metal or solid hardwood, and have good sturdy locks. Likewise, keep windows in good repair with working locks. Having doors and windows in good condition are important measures to keep your and your client's home safe.

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

With cooler weather be sure to double check that windows are shut and locked when you aren't home. A screen alone likely won't deter someone with bad intentions.

Throughout Safety Month in September be sure to pick up a free key chain, complete with a safety alert, from one of the SPAAR offices while supplies last.
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:

Leadership Panel Discussion provides overview of opportunities within SPAAR and beyond
" I think giving back is a valuable way to show my commitment to the real estate community."
-2019 Affiliate Committee member

Interested in joining a SPAAR committee? Interested in a leadership position?

SPAAR will host a Leadership Panel Discussion on Monday, September 30, where opportunities will be explored and current members will share how they got involved and why.

The Leadership Panel Discussion begins with a networking breakfast at 8:30am. The panel discussion follows from 9-10am with panel participants Justin Fox, Jason Gorman and Jennifer Livingston who will share their leadership paths in real estate and within the Association.

This is a great session for anyone interested in getting involved in local, state or national Association opportunities now or in the future.

There is no cost to attend the Leadership Panel Discussion, but registration is required as breakfast will be provided. A free CE class on Safety Matters will take place from 10:15 to 11:15am immediately following the Leadership Panel Discussion.

Questions? Contact Jennifer at jkovacich@spaar.com or (651) 287-3922.
National Association of REALTORS ® discusses FHA condo rule
Join NAR staff experts for a Question & Answer session on the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) long-awaited fin al rule on project approval for single-family condominiums insured by the Federal Housing Agency (FHA). Learn about its impact on your business, housing affordability and supply, and opportunities for first-time homebuyers. Learn more prior to the event here .

Take part in the live Q&A session on Thursday, September 26, at 1pm CST.
Welcome new members!
Welcome to SPAAR! We're glad you're here!
Michael Ashling, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Teresa Black, Edina Realty, Inc.
Molly Burgeson, Edina Realty, Inc.
Michael Carlton, Homesafe Insurance Agency
James Hammer, Homes Plus Realty
Sara Johnson, Keller Williams Integrity RE
Seth Johnson, RE/MAX Advantage Plus
Thomas Ketteman, Star Renewal Projects
Joshua Leone, Keller Williams Integrity RE
Jeffrey Montgomery, RE/MAX Results
Samuel Ntor-Ue, Success Realty
Erin Quinn, Keller Williams Integrity RE
Tarsha Roberts, Keller Williams Integrity RE
Michelle Wartnick, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Nicholas Westman, MSP Appraisal Services
Paulina Young, Keller Williams Premier 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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