SPAAR staff will be in a meeting tomorrow morning, Tuesday, March 17, from 10-11am. Calls will be forwarded to voice mail during that time; however, the offices will remain open.
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SPAAR Cares: providing a coronavirus update for members
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SPAAR Cares deeply about the health and safety of our members and staff. The COVID-19 outbreak is a constantly-evolving challenge that we must respond to as information changes.
In an abundance of caution and to provide some certainty, Association leadership has decided to cancel or postpone all in-person meetings through Friday, April 3. Leadership and staff will continue to closely monitor the situation and advise of any further actions.
Thank you for your patience and service. Stay well.
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Toastmasters is cancelled for Tuesday, March 17
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SPAAR Toastmasters is cancelled for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17.
SPAAR will keep members posted about future Toastmasters meetings, which typically take place the first and third Tuesday of each month.
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Spotlight on SPAAR: Collecting for Blue Star Mothers
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SPAAR's weekly 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.
Have a video idea? Email spaar@spaar.com with the subject: SPAAR video idea.
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REALTORS® Charitable Foundation now accepting grant applications
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The
REALTORS®
Charitable Foundation, affiliated with the Saint Paul Area Association of
REALTORS®
(SPAAR), is accepting applications for grants from qualifying internal and external groups.
Applications will be considered based on the criteria that it includes one or more of SPAAR’s four primary areas of focus, called Pillars, intended to create Better Agents and Better Communities. The Pillars are:
▪ Advocacy
▪ Community Engagement
▪ Professional Development
▪ Communications
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Weekly safety tips as provided by SPAAR and its members
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SPAARky says:
"Happy Birthday to You"
As officials respond to the outbreak of coronavirus, COVID-19, all individuals are urged to wash their hands at least 20 seconds or longer, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, to prevent the spread of germs or furthering the spread of coronavirus. Singing the "Happy Birthday" song two times through will equal roughly 20 seconds.
We like hearing what tips SPAAR members have to share, too, such as:
Honestly, and without question, I always meet who I'm going to work with before ever stepping foot into a home or property with them. It gives me peace of mind.
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What is your #1 safety tip to share?
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Please share your safety tip and provide your name and email by sending an email to Jennifer at jkovacich@spaar.com. Member safety tips will be shared in future issues of eNews. Thank you to all who have submitted one or more safety tips. Keep them coming!
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Second quarter MLS invoices are due March 31
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Second quarter MLS billing notices were sent by email on March 2 from
billing@spaar.com
. If you do not see the notice in your Inbox, be sure to check your spam or junk folders.
As a reminder, payment must be received on or before March 31 to avoid suspension of MLS access. If not paid on or before March 31, you will incur a $25 reinstatement fee.
To access your portal account,
please
click here
. If you have questions regarding your second quarter MLS fees, please contact the association at (651) 776-6000.
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Fifth annual Blue Star Mothers Collection Drive
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Now through Friday, April 3, SPAAR’s Community Engagement Committee is partnering with Blue Star Mothers of America to collect donations for We Care Packages. 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) offices.
Items to donate:
- 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!
- Donations: to defray shipping costs are also welcome.
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Applications now available for REALTORS® Charitable Foundation 2020 Scholarship Program
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Do you have a child or grandchild seeking a post high school education?
Students who are the children or grandchildren of current SPAAR members (including Affiliate Members) and who will be entering or continuing a degree or certificate program at a college or trade school in fall 2020 are invited to apply.
The deadline to apply is Friday, April 24, 2020. Questions? Email
spaar@spaar.com
or call Joe McKinley at (651) 772-6344.
The scholarship program is made possible through the generosity of SPAAR’s members, with support from SPAAR’s Affiliates Committee. Thank you!
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Housing Market Statistics
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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:
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SPAAR's New Member Orientation (NMO) in 2020 has changed to a two-day format so new members will be announced the last eNews of each month. Read the February names:
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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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