Market "Bustling with Activity"
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The Spokesman-Review photo
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The Spokane County real estate market was bustling with activity in August, but not enough to drive up home sales, as persistently high demand and low inventory continued to be the norm.
Home sales declined 5% last month compared to August 2018, according to data from the Spokane Association of Realtors.
More than 869 single-family homes and condominiums on less than 1 acre sold last month, down from 915 homes in August 2018, according to the Realtors association.
"Every month this year we've had sales down compared to the same month last year," said said Rob Higgins, executive officer for the Spokane Association of Realtors.
Read the full article in Tuesday's edition of
The Spokesman-Review (pictured above),
online here.
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SAR Food Drive - Thank You!
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THANK YOU!
THANK YOU to all Spokane REALTORS® who donated their time and talents, last week, for making our 2019 Food Drive for 2nd Harvest such a success!
THANK YOU, too, to the many who donated food and/or made a cash donation during our event.
Pictured above (left to right):
Rob Higgins, SAR Executive Vice President;
Marilyn DeMier-Colson, Exit Real Estate Professionals;
Jennifer Shupe, Century 21 Beutler and Associates;
Elaine Edwards, Realty ONE Group Eclipse;
Julie Humpreys, 2nd Harvest;
Gina Mosey, 2019 SAR President;
Shannon Kinney, 2nd Harvest;
Judy Flemmer, Exit Real Estate Professionals; and
Tami Peterson, SAR Education and Event Coordinator.
2019 SAR President
Gina Mosey (to the right of the check) presents our first of several cash donations to 2nd Harvest - this one totaled more than $2,400, collected from our recent SAR Golf Tournament.
Your generous efforts are much appreciated and will be put to good use in providing food security to thousands of local individuals and families.
The Crowdrise link to make donations that will be counted in our grand total for 2nd Harvest will be up through the end of the month -
plenty of time to challenge another office to join you in making a donation - let us know if you do and we'll include a mention of it here in the Weekly Notices!
Click on the Crowdrise logo below to make your 2nd Harvest donation:
Remember for every $1 donated, Second Harvest provides 6 pounds of food - the equivalent of 5 meals for hungry people.
The gift of food changes lives and gives people an opportunity to succeed and thrive!
Thank you for your donation!
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RE Commisioner Meeting
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Open to all Licensees
DOL Real Estate Commissioner Meeting
Wednesday, September 25th
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Hilton Garden Inn Spokane Airport
9015 W. Sunset Hwy.
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WR Legal Hotline: Form 22A Revisions
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NEW!
Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline lawyer
Annie Fitzsimmons is back with a new video to talk about the forms revisions that took place in July 2019.
In this video, Annie covers revisions to Form 22A, the Financing Addendum.
Watch Annie's new four-minute video online here:
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Form 22A Financing Addendum 2019 Revisions
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The Voice for Real Estate
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Big changes to FHA condo loans coming in October; a look inside NAR's 2nd Innovation, Opportunity & Investment Summit; and a new effort to reduce food waste and feed the hungry.
This week's video is sponsored by the REALTOR® Benefits Program.
See the new seven-minute video online here:
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The Voice for Real Estate: September 3, 2019
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Upcoming CRS Classes
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October 7
Increase Wealth With Rentals
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 8
Tax Strategies
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
October 17-18
NOTE LOCATION CHANGE:
at the SAR
If you've been in the business for at least 10 years and you take this class, you meet the requirements to get your CRS Designation.
MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL!
If you're a First-time new member you get your first year's RRC membership for FREE when you attend this class (a $195 value)!
Building an Exceptional
Customer Service
Referral Business
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Commercial Investment
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The Washington State chapter of Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) invites all SAR members to participate in its
Financial Analysis for Commercial Investment Real Estate event in Spokane, September 30th - October 3rd.
This course will teach you how to:
- make informed investment decisions using the CCIM Cash Flow Model
- measure the impact of federal taxation and financial leverage on the cash flow from the acquisition, ownership, and disposition phases of real estate investment
- use real estate analysis tools to quantify investment return
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Tax-Reduction Strategies
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Learn how REALTORS® can slash their taxes by thousands each year at this
complimentary seminar for SAR members.
Two sessions - 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the SAR!
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2019 REALTOR® Education |
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Quality of Education
through SAR/WR Education Instructors
Here is the latest class listing from your SAR - offering the best live and local continuing real estate education classes for 2019.
Click on each class title,
underlined in blue, to bring up a flyer for that class - suitable for posting in your office.
Register for these classes
online here:
Please be in touch with
Tami at the SAR if you have any questions about these classes or your license education requirements, by phone at
326-9222 or by
email.
NEXT WEEK!
Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. to noon
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
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Purchase and Sale Agreement
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NEXT WEEK!
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
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Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals
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FOR CONTINUING BROKERS
Check-in: 11:45 a.m.
Class: Noon - 4:00 p.m.
at the SAR
4.0 clock hours
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
This class will teach you how to put together your own Business Budgeting Plan so you can have a stronger real estate business.
Check-in: 12:45 p.m.
Class: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. to noon
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
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Code of Ethics - Standards for Success
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FOR NEW REALTORS®!
Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
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Code of Ethics - Standards for Success
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FOR NEW REALTORS®!
Check-in: 8:15a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
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Statewide Purchase and Sale Agreement
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Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
Check-in: 8:00 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
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SAR CALENDAR
Click on the calendar image below to see
the current SAR calendar showing dates and times
of classes, committees and events.
Other regional calendars:
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REALTOR® Safety Month
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NEXT WEEK!
11 a.m. Tuesday
September 17th
You are invited to participate in a free NAR webinar on REALTOR® safety: Prospect or Predator? Reduce the Risk of Being Targeted.
The event will be led by
Dave Legaz, REALTOR® and retired NYPD Police Sergeant, who will explain how real estate professionals can reduce the risk of being targeted by predators.
Dave will discuss various predatory behaviors, and steps agents can take to reduce the likelihood of getting into an unsafe situation while on the job.
NAR is just out with its 2019 Member Safety Report.
It reports 33% of REALTORS® have experienced a situation that made them fear for their personal safety or safety of their personal information.
Common situations that caused fear: open houses, vacant homes/model homes, meeting clients alone, properties that were unsecured or inhabited, buyers who refused to meet in public places, properties in remote areas.
Download the complete report (pictured above) online here.
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Fall Festival of Homes
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Sign up now for the Fall Festival of Homes VIP Realtour!
This event is FREE to REALTORS® ($20 for everyone else) - and includes lunch!
Come meet the builders, get tips on selling new construction, and receive prizes and giveaways.
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Assessor's Letter to REALTORS®
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Your Association received, last week, a letter from Spokane County Assessor,
Tom Konis, addressing an evolving legal opinion that affects his office and, ultimately, all REALTORS® in Washington state.
An
August 1, 2019, Washington State Attorney General Opinion says an existing law which prohibits the release of owner names in property records for commercial purposes must extend to electronic data.
In response, the Spokane County Assessor's office has removed owner names from downloadable property information available through its website.
Read the Assessor's letter to Spokane REALTORS® explaining its position on this issue (pictured above),
online here.
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WR Fall Business Conference
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NEXT WEEK!
September 18-20
Washington REALTORS®️ Fall Business conference is an opportunity for members from all over Washington State to gather in one location, network, develop leadership skills and be a part of association governance.
Members come to this event to help shape the association that works on their behalf and on behalf of property owners all across the state!
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SAR Leadership Nominations Open
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DUE BY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1st
Nominations are open for directors to serve on your association board for 2020-2021.
There are five, two-year terms available on the board. Nominees for directorships must be REALTOR® members of the Association who have: (i) served on a minimum of two (2) standing committees within the seven (7) years prior to the time of the election; (ii) served on one (1) standing committee within the three (3) years prior to the time of the election; or (iii) who are currently serving, or within the one (1) year prior to the time of the election have served, as President of the Young Professionals Network or President of the Women's Council of REALTORS®.
If a candidate has served on only one (1) standing committee within the three (3) years prior to the time of the election, that candidate must also attend two (2) Board of Directors meetings within the twelve (12) months prior to running for Director.
Candidate committee attendance must be at a minimum of 80%, inclusive of excused absences, in order for service on said committee to be used to meet eligibility requirements.
To place a name in nomination with the Nominating Committee, please complete the application, offered below.
You may FAX your completed form to the SAR at 324-8650, mail to: SAR, 1924 N Ash, Spokane, WA 99205, or Email to
Sharon@SpokaneRealtor.com
by
Tuesday, October 1st
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Thank you for participating in the leadership of your association!
Download the
2020-2021 SAR Director nomination form (pictured above),
online here
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Candidate Forum
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Tuesday, October 1st
The Downtown Spokane Partnership will hold a Candidate Forum on Tuesday, October 1st, to help city voters decide for whom they wish to vote in the General Election in November.
This unique forum will feature General Election candidates for all major races in Spokane, including candidates for Spokane City Council, Council President, and Mayor.
This forum offers a chance to hear from all the final candidates in one place, providing a venue for each candidate to offer their vision and demonstrate a deep understanding of downtown.
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SAVE THE DATE: SAR Oktoberfest
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Thursday, October 24th!
The SAR Christmas Party committee has decided to re-invent our annual member gathering, move it earlier in the year, and change the name.
Welcome to the first-annual SAR Oktoberfest -
Thursday, October 24th!
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Member Roster Update - September
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Market Activity Report - August
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The SAR Market Activity Report for
August is now online.
See the latest full report -
a member-exclusive product
See the
August
2019 Market Snapshot Report
See the
2019 YEAR-TO-DATE Market Snapshot Report (pictured above),
online here.
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Quick Information
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Tech Helpline: 866-610-8939
Legal Hotline: 800-562-6027
Washington State Legislature Hotline: 800-562-6000
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2018 NAR New Member Orientation
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2019 SAR Leadership
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Gina Mosey 2019 SAR President |
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2019 PRESIDENT:
Gina Mosey
RE/MAX Inland Empire
953-3410
SECRETARY:
Windermere City Group
979-6027
TREASURER:
American Dream Homes
994-1479
Kestell Company
499-9999
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Keller Williams Realty
879-1636
Executive Vice President
Rob Higgins
Spokane Association of REALTORS®
326-9222
2019 SAR Leadership Directory
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2019 SAR Committee Chairs
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BUDGET/FINANCE:
994-1479
COMMUNICATIONS:
499-0045
FORMS:
999-7488
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS:
919-1599
GRIEVANCE:
280-8105
MEMBERSHIP:
688-4151
MLS STEERING:
951-9331
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
465-5463
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
342-0406
SERVING OUR SPOKANE:
879-5092
SPECIAL EVENTS:
TECHNOLOGY:
939-0602
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