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Annie's Coming to Town!
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NEXT WEEK!
Thursday, August 22nd!
Annie Fitzsimmons, Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline attorney (pictured above), is coming to Spokane to teach two classes next week, Thursday, August 22nd:
- Don't Get Whacked by the WACs
- Is it Friend or Faux? RE fraud schemes you need to know about
You won't want to miss these interactive and energetic classes with Annie!
See Annie's personal invitation to SAR members online here:
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Annie is coming to Spokane!
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The SAR Quarterly Membership Meeting will be held during the lunch break.
Two classes, meeting, and lunch - $55
(Lunch & meeting - included with class registration fee)
Lunch & meeting only - without class - $20
Register online through the Member Portal, here:
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Zombie Houses
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Your SAR convened a workshop in Spokane this week to help improve the local climate for your business:
Transforming Neighborhoods: Strategies and Tools for Addressing Vacant, Abandoned and Deteriorated Properties.
The event was held Thursday at the Ramada - Spokane Airport hotel.
Local REALTORS®, Spokane city, Spokane Valley, Spokane County officials and others from the community attended the all-day workshop to learn how to use market-based interventions to stabilize neighborhoods.
The program was funded by an NAR grant, and designed by the
Center for Community Progress.
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SAR Food Drive - SAVE THE DATE!
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SAVE THE DATE!
September 5-6
Spokane Association of REALTORS® members will be out at the Spokane-area Albertsons/Safeway grocery stores on September 5
th & 6
th for their annual food drive!
REALTORS® will be collecting food and cash donations to help Second Harvest stock shelves of partner food banks serving local neighborhoods.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
To volunteer for a short, two-hour shift at one of the Albertsons/Safeway stores as REALTORS® Pack the Pantry, please call one of our Store Captains.
If you can't make your donation in person, make it online right now with Crowdrise - click on the logo below to enter your donation:
You can create your own Team Page on Crowdrise for a little competition and bragging rights with other offices.
See the Crowdrise setup instruction flyer (pictured above),
online here.
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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NAR iOi
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AUGUST 21-22
in Seattle!
The National Association of REALTORS® second annual
iOi Summit, which stands for Innovation, Opportunity & Investment, brings together over 500 real estate technology minds, investors and REALTOR® members to collaborate, network, and lead change.
For 2019, the two-day event will be held in Seattle, Washington, beginning with a welcome reception on Tuesday, August 20 and ending on Thursday, August 22 at 4pm.
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New Condominium Rule
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The National Association of REALTORS® today commended the Department of Housing and Urban Development for finalizing new Federal Housing Authority condominium loan policies.
The changes, many of which NAR has championed for over a decade, should yield thousands of new homeownership opportunities and help alleviate affordability restraints impacting markets across the country.
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The Voice for Real Estate
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The REALTOR® profile is getting larger on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, foreign purchases of U.S. homes dropped significantly in the last 12 months, and young real estate professionals are getting soaked for a good cause.
Watch the latest edition of
The Voice for Real Estate (seven minutes) online here:
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The Voice for Real Estate: Week of Aug. 5
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Legal Hotline: Buyer's Agency Agreement
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NEW!
Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline One-on-One series continues with PART 3 of a conversation between WR Legal Hotline lawyer
Annie Fitzsimmons and
Pili Meyer, Real Estate Instructor and Olympic Peninsula broker with 30+ years of real estate experience.
In this video, Pili and Annie explain the evolution of why it's so essential to use the Buyer's Agency Agreement in today's market.
They also explore ways to use the agreement to establish a relationship with clients.
PART THREE
Watch the 15-minute video online here:
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Legal Hotline One-on-One with Pili Meyer, Part 3
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PART TWO:
Watch the 16-minute video online here:
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Legal Hotline One-on-One with Pili Meyer, Part 2
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PART ONE:
Watch the 19-minute video online here:
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Legal Hotline One-on-One:
Annie and Pili Debate the Buyer's Agency Agreement
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Upcoming CRS Classes
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September 9
7 Things Successful Agents Do Differently: A Proven Business System
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bow, WA
September 10
Mastering Your Time
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bow, WA
8.0 clock hours
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
Building a Referral Bases Business
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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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.
Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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
COMPLIMENTARY SEMINAR
(MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO ATTEND)
Morning Class
Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
at the SAR office
Afternoon Class
Check-in: 12:45 p.m.
Class: 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
at the SAR office
No 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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Anti-trust Lawsuits
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The National Association of REALTORS® is currently fighting an anti-trust lawsuit against our profession on your behalf.
The primary allegation is that home sellers are unfairly being required to pay the commissions of buyers' brokers while falsely suggesting the role of buyer broker has diminished over time.
NAR filed a motion to dismiss Moehrl v. NAR in May, which we believe demonstrated that the plaintiff's case was not legally viable.
In response, the class action attorneys filed an amended complaint in June.
While the new complaint presents additional plaintiffs and allegations, as well as revised arguments, the underlying foundation of it remains the same.
The plaintiffs' attorneys continue to misunderstand and mischaracterize the pro-competitive, pro-consumer MLS system, which - as you know - is designed first and foremost with the best interests of buyers and sellers in mind.
Several copycat lawsuits have since popped up around the country. NAR is fighting these as well.
NAR offers a Frequently Asked Questions document to help you answer questions from your clients and brokers about these lawsuits.
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WR Fall Business Conference
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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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America's Hottest: Spokane in Top Ten
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The nation's hottest real estate markets in July weren't the big, famous cities that most folks would expect.
But what they lack in glitz, excitement, and skyscrapers, these smaller metropolitan areas more than make up for in affordability, according an analysis of July realtor.com® data.
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Spamming Lawsuits
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Have you ever sent text messages like these?
"SAVE SAVE SAVE NOW Many of our listings we get direct buyers. Sellers then will only pay 3%."
"If you are thinking of selling, we may save you 3% comm. we helped many sellers."
"Is your home still for sale? I have 3 qualified buyers for the area. Please let me know, thanks."
Four lawsuits have been filed against REALTORS® for violating federal telephone consumer protection law so far this year.
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Ultimate Relocation Packet
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TWO WEBINARS!
Monday, August 19th, 10 a.m.
Wednesday, October 23rd, 12 noon
When people are moving to a new area, they want information on housing trends, neighborhood demographics, and general information on the population and related demographics.
This webinar will show you how to use the following reports to educate your clients:
- Market Activity Report
- Neighborhood Report
- Trade Area Report
- Property Report
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Member 2 Member: Summer Fundraiser
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SAR Night at the Ballpark
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THIS WEEKEND!
Saturday, August 17th
Spokane Association of REALTORS®
Game Date:
Saturday, August 17
Promotion:
Armed Forces Appreciation & Fireworks Night
First Pitch:
6:30 PM
Gates to the ballpark open one hour prior to first pitch
Tickets just $11!
Download the
Spokane Association of REALTORS® Group Night promotional flyer for this event (pictured above) to share with your office colleagues and associates,
online here.
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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.
So, welcome to the first-annual SAR Oktoberfest -
Thursday, October 24th!
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Member Roster Update - July
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Market Activity Report - July
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The SAR Market Activity Report for
July is now online.
See the latest full report -
a member-exclusive product
See the
July
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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