Weekly Notices
November 24, 2021
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NOTE: The SAR will closed on Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th to keep the Thanksgiving holiday. |
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FREE Holiday Gathering & Annual Membership Meeting
**Making Spirits Bright**
Thursday, December 16th @ Centerplace Event Center
Doors open at 9:00 a.m., with festivities starting at 9:30 a.m.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry at your SAR Holiday Gathering and Annual Membership Meeting.
We hope you'll join us for a FREE morning of holiday fun with games, prizes, and brunch.
That's right, this event is FREE to SAR members. Space is limited so get registered soon!
Affiliate members please contact Tami Peterson at the SAR office (509) 326-9222 as space is limited.
"Tis the season to wear your Ugly Sweater or Holiday Shirt - there will be a prize for the best outfit!
(Reservation deadline is Wednesday December 8th. Sorry we won't be able to accommodate any walk-ins, reservations only)
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FINAL SLATE of CANDIDATES
VOTING BEGINS MONDAY!
Your SAR Nominating Committee is pleased to announce its Final Slate of Candidates for 2022 SAR leadership:
PRESIDENT-ELECT
· Tom Hormel, RE/MAX of Spokane
TREASURER
· Kristy Hamby, Windermere West Plains
SECRETARY
· Ron McIntire, Choice Realty
DIRECTORS
· Jolene Baldwin, Windermere Cornerstone
· Bree Campana, 4 Degrees Real Estate
· Judy Flemmer, EXIT Real Estate Professionals
· Britney Inglis, Real Estate Marketplace NW, Inc.
· Katie McDaris Marks, EXIT Real Estate Professionals
· Barb Pielli, Professional Realty Services
· Matt Side, Realty One Group Eclipse
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Voting for this ballot will begin on Monday, November 29th.
You will receive an email invitation to vote, which will include a link to your electronic ballot.
ALL VOTING WILL BE DONE ELECTRONICALLY!
Deadline to fill out ballots will be Wednesday, December 15th, 4:30 p.m.
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The SAR has created a Candidate Information Page for each candidate.
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The members of your 2022 SAR leadership team will be announced at the association's Holiday Gathering and Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, December 16th, at Center Place Regional Event Center.
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NEW!
Part 1:
Stuff you have to do,
so you might as well know
how to do it well.
Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons and Spokane REALTOR®/Instructor Sabrina Jones-Schroeder JD, have been working on a seven-part video series on real estate issues regulated by the DOL.
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In this first video in the series, Annie and Sabrina discuss the "stuff" you need to know if you receive a letter from the Department of Licensing regarding a complaint against you.
See the all-new 11-minute video online here:
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2022 SAR Committee Service
DEADLINE: Friday, December 3rd!
Your association runs on volunteer power. Here's your chance to plug in and make a difference!
2022 SAR President Eric Etzel invites you to join him in volunteering to lead our association in the new year.
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If you'd like to talk with Eric before you decide how you'd like to volunteer, call him at 995-2833 or email him at [email protected]
Here are just some of the volunteer opportunities where you can help get the work done:
Budget & Finance
Communication
Professional Development
Forms
Governmental Affairs
Grievance
Membership
SOS (Serving Our Spokane)
Special Events
3rd Grade Poster Contest
Golf
Food Drive
Holiday Party & Auction
Technology
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Here's the full list of 2022 SAR Committee Service Opportunities: |
Submit your application by
Friday, December 3rd!
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Sign Up to help Habitat for Humanity! |
The Spokane Association of REALTORS® are banding together, one Wednesday a month, to build decent and affordable homes for those in need.
No experience necessary!
All homes will be sold to qualified low-income families through Habitat's Homeownership Program.
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SAR Blood Drive
Tuesday, December 28th
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Join your SAR colleagues in donating blood at the North Vitalant Donation Center on Tuesday, December 28th, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Donations times are scheduled so you don't have to wait in line.
Choose your most convenient time and schedule your donation now.
Because of you, like doesn't stop.
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NEW!
Should You Let Sellers Retain Possession After Closing?
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Should You Let Sellers Retain Possession After Closing?
Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline attorney Annie Fitzsimmons and guest Kaitlyn Jackson discuss what has become a serious problem with Sellers being allowed to remain in the property after closing.
Watch the 11-minute video online here:
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Tax Reduction Strategies
for the Real Estate Professional
(Virtual Program) with Maine Shafer, JD, with Bradford Tax Solutions.
Monday - December 6, 2021
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Starts Promptly at 9:30 a.m. PST!
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Keep More of Your Income in 2021!
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In this 150-minute interactive ZOOM seminar you will learn:
*HOW to POWER BOOST and OPTIMIZE your 2021 tax deductions: Learn the best business practices and strategies to get the most out of new deductions!
*WHY New COVID-19 Law reinforces the need to claim all business tax deductions, always!
*HOW to deduct all your FAMILY’S MEDICAL EXPENSES - even dental - as a real estate BUSINESS expense!
*HOW to safely qualify your Home Office for big tax deductions, even if you spend most of your office time at a branch office-one of the most important deductions this year.
*WHY you may want to buy a new, or pre-owned, car sooner than you think…the great “makeover” of the CAR DEDUCTION rules you will want to take advantage of!
*THE New…and Improved… food and beverage deductions for “real estate” professionals that you probably don’t know about.
AND SO MUCH MORE!
After this seminar, you’ll have what you need to bring to your tax accountant, so you'll qualify for more deductions and increase your spendable income, this year and beyond!
Busy? The short time you invest in this seminar will translate immediately to money, your money!
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Make a Lasting Impression With Your Listing Presentation |
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FREE WEBINAR:
Tuesday, December 7th, at 9 a.m.
In this 45 minute webinar, you’ll gain the skills necessary to put together a winning listing presentation, by:
- Helping your sellers digest information in a way that helps them make better decisions
- Interpreting data and identifying trends
- Exploring RPR’s two CMA tools to guide you in preparing a complete listing packet
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Professional Development
The SAR offers a full schedule of virtual classes to help members satisfy their professional development requirements to keep their REALTOR® status current.
Please be in touch with Tami at the SAR if you have any questions about classes or your license education requirements, by phone at 326-9222 or by email.
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Code of Ethics cycle ends
December 31, 2021
Your Code of Ethics status will appear in the top-left corner on your home screen if you've completed the class.
All brokers must take this class once every three years.
We're currently in the cycle 1/1/2019-12/31/2021.
Please note for new agents, completing your first two-year renewal, you must first take the 7.5-hour Code of Ethics and Fair Housing class, within 3 months of joining the SAR, and then you will be eligible for ethics training of not less than three hours of instructional time during the next two-year cycle.
The NAR Code of Ethics Class offered at the SAR is a 3.5-hour class called "Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals".
Your membership will be suspended, until the class is completed, if this requirement is not met.
Please call Tami at 326-9222 with any questions.
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NEXT WEEK!
What Else do we Need?
PSA Addenda
with Sabrina Jones-Schroeder
Tuesday, Nov 30th - 9 a.m. to noon
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Thursday, Dec 1st - 9 a.m. to noon
6.0 clock hours
THIS CLASS REQUIRES A SPEAKER & YOU TO BE ON CAMERA. BE PREPARED!
Two day Zoom class - both days required.
This course focuses on the addenda which might be added to a Purchase & Sale Agreement - the foundation of the transaction between the buyers and sellers of real estate. Understand the importance of using our local forms including the Spokane Addendum & the Spokane Buyer Representation Agreement. Plus, much more.
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NEW!
Purchase & Sale with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
THIS CLASS REQUIRES A SPEAKER & YOU TO BE ON CAMERA. BE PREPARED!
Two day Zoom class - both days required
Tuesday, Dec 7th
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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Thursday, Dec 9th
8:30 a.m. - Noon
This mandatory course will include: An introduction and discussion of intentions, goals, and purposes in properly completing the new Purchase & Sale Agreement; the deposit, parties and property; financing and the financing contingencies, title insurance and transfer and inspections; representations and disclosure; and remaining provisions.
This class must be taken once every four years.
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NEW!
Code of Ethics -
Our Promise to Professionalism with Mike Crowley
(Zoom class)
Monday, Dec 20th
1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
3.5 clock hours
This half-day Ethics class is for those that are past their first license renewal.
Remember, you must take a Code of Ethics class once between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2021.
This class meets those requirements.
New members must first take a 7.5 hour Code of Ethics class before taking this 3.5 hr class.
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Class Cancellation Policy:
A refund will be granted until 3:30 p.m. three days prior to the class, after which time there will be a 50% refund.
Anyone not showing up for class will not be given a refund.
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MLS Weekly News and Information |
Keep up with rule changes, get tips and tricks and see the monthly MLS totals.
Don’t forget to check this valuable resource!
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Current Market and Membership Information from your Association: |
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October 2021
Market Snapshot Report
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Year-to-date
Market Snapshot Report
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October
Member Roster Update
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See the full member-exclusive Market Activity Report online here.
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SAR Leadership Information |
NEW - UPDATED 10/21
The 2021 Leadership Directory for your association is online here.
This document contains names and contact info for your elected officers and directors.
Please be in touch any time you have a comment or question about your association.
Thank you for being a member of the Spokane Association of REALTORS®!
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