October 14, 2019
SPAAR's Maplewood and Coon Rapids offices will be closed on Friday, October 25, until 10am for staff training (the Coon Rapids office will open at 10:45am).
REALTORS® ensure Minnesota will be well-represented on NAR committees in 2020
Congratulations to the following SPAAR members who will be serving on National Association of REALTORS® committees in 2020.

The SPAAR representatives are:
Robert Clark, James Cormier, Robert Day, Patti Jo Fitzpatrick, John Fridlington, Michael Hunstad, Man Huynh, Lynn Leegard, Deborah Newell, Amy Peterson, Patrick Ruble, Paul Sigurdson, Jerry Teeson and Richard Tucker.

Statewide, 47 Minnesota Realtors® will serve on 44 unique committees with NAR. Thank you for your commitment!
SPAAR award nominations now being accepted!
Now through Friday, November 15, SPAAR is seeking nominations for the following awards
(click on the Award names below to learn more):



The SPAAR awards will be presented to the recipients at SPAAR's Winter Social event in January 2020.
2020 Membership Renewals due November 30
SPAAR 2020 membership renewals are due on or before November 30, 2019.

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:

Don't let anyone be your friend.
Never "friend" anyone on social media without knowing who they are or conducting a background check first. If you still don't understand their request, send them a private message to learn more before accepting. Your identity and happenings should only be shared with those you trust.

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

I keep all of my essential items in a wallet attached to my phone so I don't have to deal with an additional wallet or bag of any kind. I always have my phone on me, and can easily put it in my pocket if needed.
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!
SPAAR member Todd Petterson earns GRI Designation
SPAAR REALTOR® Todd Petterson was recently awarded the highly-acclaimed national Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. In completing the required curriculum, Todd Petterson of Lawrence Realty in Red Wing joins other top REALTORS® in the residential real estate industry from across the nation who hold this designation.

Additional information about the Institute and other educational opportunities for professional real estate agents may be obtained by contacting the Minnesota Association of REALTORS® at (800) 862-6097.
 
Congratulations to Todd on this honor!
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:

Spend your lunch hour with Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho for a unique opportunity and face-to-face discussion
Take part in a presentation by Minnesota Housing Commissioner Jennifer Ho this Thursday, October 17, from 11:30am to 12:30pm at SPAAR.

If you have issues or ideas you're curious to hear about, then this is a great forum for you!

Sponsored by SPAAR's Diversity Committee, this is an opportunity to learn how REALTORS ® can impact the Minnesota Housing crisis.

A free lunch is provided. Register here .
RPAC investment: finding allies that support REALT ORS ®
What does the REALTORS ® Political Action Committee do for you? SPAAR REALTOR ® members Brandy Grell and Robbie Grossman were recently interviewed for Real Estate Agent Magazine where they shared their experiences with RPAC: how it's a benefit for members and why it's an asset.

Joining a committee is one way to be involved in your Association!
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.

Throughout October and early November, SPAAR's committees will be profiled so members can learn more. 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.
Apply now for Leadership SPAAR Class of 2020
Sharpen your leadership skills in 2020!

Leadership SPAAR is a year-long program designed to identify 8-12 emerging leaders from within SPAAR membership and empower them to maximize their leadership potential and advance their efforts to build successful real estate careers.
 
Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday, December 1, 2019. Email the completed application to Mandy Boldt at mboldt@spaar.com . The Professionalism Committee will review applications and schedule interviews with finalists. Participants will be notified in mid-January. Apply here .
Toastmasters will help hone your skills and keep them polished
Come take part in SPAAR's Toastmasters chapter, a group designed to help improve public speaking, meeting management and networking skills.

SPAAR's Toastmasters meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 1-2pm, including tomorrow, October 15. Come check it out and see if it's the right fit for you.

Questions? Email Jennifer at jkovacich@spaar.com.

Pictured at right: Toastmaster Bryan Tinajero gives a speech at the October 1, 2019, meeting.
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Zack Campbell, Realty Group Inc - Coon Rapids
Dion Chapman, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Cherise Crofoot, Edina Realty, Inc.
Yareli Figueroa Mendoza, Eagan Realty LLC
Stephan Francis, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Michelle Gagne, Edina Realty, Inc.
Eric Houseman, Structure Tech
Daryl Jelle, RE/MAX Advantage Plus
Patricia Jurek, Keller Williams Premier Realty
Michele Kay, Edina Realty, Inc.
Logan Kohorst, Keller Williams Premier Realty South Suburban
Steven Koleno, Beycome of Minnesota
William Lannon, Timber Ghost Realty, LLC - Duluth
Miranda Lockner, Results Support Services, Inc.
Eileen Louiselle, Keller Williams Classic Realty
LaCresha Maynor, Keller Williams Classic Realty
Scott Stebbing, Housing Hub LLC
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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