Safety doesn't happen by accident.
September is National REALTOR
®
Safety Month, and although safety is important all year long, SPAAR puts additional emphasis and focus on safety during this month. Safety tips will be highlighted each day throughout September and SPAAR is seeking members to help provide tips
via video
that will benefit anyone in the real estate industry. SPAAR is welcoming video submissions throughout the month of August that will be unveiled to all members during Safety Month in September.
Bonus: all entries will receive a token of appreciation and a grand prize drawing will take place each week. Enter your submissions starting now!
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It's almost that time of year again!
SPAAR will hold its annual Tech Dump event on Friday, August 14, from 11am to 2pm at its 325 Roselawn Avenue E location.
Items accepted include computers and computer components, printers and copies, TVs, entertainment and gaming devices, household appliances, phones and fax machines, batteries and items such as DVDs, VHS tapes, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
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Virtual education offered at SPAAR in place of in-person classes, meetings and events, which are cancelled through September 30
SPAAR's in-person education offerings have been cancelled through September 30 in an effort to keep members, instructors and staff safe. See below for virtual education offerings.
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Looking for continuing education or networking opportunities? Check out all of SPAAR's upcoming events!
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Take part in free CE and non-CE classes for SPAAR members
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SPAAR is offering the following education classes, including many with free CE. You may click on the highlighted link to register.
August 4, 1-2pm:
Toastmasters.
Learn more here.
Email Jennifer at jkovacich@spaar.com to sign up and receive the Zoom meeting link.
September 25, 10am-12:30pm:
Tax Strategies for the Real Estate Professional.
Register here.
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SPAAR's New Member Orientation is currently offered online
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SPAAR has resumed its New Member Orientation (NMO) in an online format during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NMO is resuming to two consecutive days, once a month beginning in August for new members. Members who had previously taken only Day 1 classes at the beginning of the the COVID shutdown and online transition are finishing their Day 2 classes.
Contact spaar@spaar.com with any questions.
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New and revised forms take effect on August 1
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Minnesota Realtors® reviews, revises and updates forms each year, and this year is no exception. Check out the
forms page here
to read the latest summary of changes, watch the Forms Update video, and see firsthand what has changed.
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Improve your speaking in a fun, effective way at Toastmasters
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Leadership. Travel. Moving to Minnesota. Starting in the real estate business. These are just some of the speech topics that have captivated the speaker's fellow Toastmasters and guests.
SPAAR Toastmasters is a recognized club within Toastmasters, International, that is open to all SPAAR members. Currently comprised of 21 Realtor
®
and Affiliate members, the group meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 1-2pm, currently on Zoom. Each meeting consists of 1-2 prepared speeches, a series of impromptu speeches, and the opportunity to serve in roles such as grammarian and evaluator.
Interested to check it out? Come as a guest and join as a member if it's the right fit for you. The next meeting is Tuesday, August 4, at 1pm.
Learn more here
or contact Jennifer at jkovacich@spaar.com.
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Minnesota Realtors® cancels in-person 2020 Unite Convention
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The Member Engagement Committee of Minnesota Realtors®, with the support of the Leadership Team and the Board of Directors, has cancelled the in-person 2020 UNITE Convention in St. Cloud. Look for updates for an online version of the state convention on the Minnesota Realtors® in the near future.
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Implicit bias: opportunities to learn more through training and video
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The mind science experts at
the
Perception Institute
present an online workshop to help members avoid implicit bias in their daily business
interactions. Drawing upon evidence-based research, Perception explains how our brains’ automatic, instant association of stereotypes with particular groups can cause us to treat those who are different from us unfairly, despite our best intentions and often without our conscious awareness.
Perception then applies these concepts to the everyday work of Realtors® and offers strategies to override bias in order to convey respect, ensure fairness and improve business relationships.
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Four free toolkits available to members through August 31
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Through
August 31,
SPAAR members may download four free toolkits
from the Center for REALTOR® Development through NAR’s Right Tools, Right Now program. Taken directly from REBAC courses, the materials cover real estate investing, buyers by generation, marketing strategy and buyer representation.
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Brush up on RPR and the many resources available
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Interested in a refresher on RPR knowledge and skills? This link is a main dashboard for pre-recorded and live webinars for all sorts of RPR functions from beginner to advanced.
https://blog.narrpr.com/workshops/
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To protect the health and safety of SPAAR members, visitors and staff, SPAAR’s Executive Committee, comprised of Realtor® members, has voted to suspend all in-person classes, events and meetings through September 30.
Need
an item from SPAAR's store? Call (651) 776-6000 to place your order and pay online for a no-contact pick up.
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In the aftermath of George Floyd's death, SPAAR is sharing opportunities for members who are interested to volunteer in short, mid and long-term rebuilding efforts. In addition, there are resources listed to educate about racial injustice in our communities, information about how to donate good or funds as well as how to engage in actions that bring about necessary change.
Learn more here
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SPAAR is grateful to its premier sponsors
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