September 26, 2019

SPAAR's Coon Rapids office will be closed on Friday, Sept. 27, from 10:45am to 2pm, for staff training. The Coon Rapids office will be closed all day on Tuesday, Oct. 1. SPAAR's Saint Paul office will remain open all day on Sept. 27 and Oct. 1. Sorry for any inconvenience.

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Check out what classes and events are currently available at SPAAR SPAAR offers many free and ongoing classes and events to keep members updated, involved and in the know.

The following classes and opportunities are now available, or check out SPAAR's calendar to see more. September 30, 8:30-10am: Leadership Panel Discussion with breakfast Register here September 30, 10:15-11:15am: Real Estate Safety Matters Register here October 1, 1-2pm: Toastmasters Learn more here October 4, 1-4pm: Introduction to NorthstarMLS Register here October 7, 1-3pm: Realist Tax Intro Register here

Fees effective starting October 1 Signed up for a class but unable to attend? In order to maintain enough classroom space for members to attend free CE classes offered at SPAAR, members must cancel at least 24 hours in advance; no-shows will be charged a $25 fee beginning on October 1. Members may cancel by going into the SPAAR Member Portal at least 24 hours prior to the class.

Stay informed. Stay safe. As part of safety month, SPAAR is providing safety tips each day on its Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts. In addition, check out SPAAR's calendar for the next Safety Matters class on September 30. SPAAR is providing free key chains with a safety alarm feature to members this month. Stop into the SPAAR Maplewood or Coon Rapids office to pick yours up while supplies last.

Explore leadership opportunities within SPAAR and beyond Join your REALTOR ® peers for a morning of learning about leadership at SPAAR and how you can get involved. Hear from SPAAR members Jason Gorman, Jennifer Livingston and Justin Fox as they share their paths within SPAAR and the real estate community as part of a panel discussion, networking breakfast and Q&A period on September 30 from 8:30-10am. Then, stay for a free hour of CE with the class Safety Matters from 10:15-11:15am.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required as breakfast will be served. Register today for the Leadership Development Panel networking breakfast and discussion. Register today for the Safety Matters class. Questions? Contact Jennifer at jkovacich@spaar.com or (651) 287-3922.

Do you have your ticket for the Wine & Dine Experience?

SPAAR's 7th Annual Wine & Dine Experience is next Wednesday. Do you have your ticket yet? The Wine & Dine Experience is one of SPAAR's most talked about annual events taking place on Wednesday, October 2. Register here for this elegant evening out that is organized by SPAAR's Affiliate Committee. To learn more contact Kristin Parker at kparker@spaar.com or call (763) 489-3303.

A large crowd emerged for REALTORS® Unite

Knowledge is power! Hundreds of members turned out for the two-day REALTORS ® Unite conference held at Mystic Lake Center yesterday and today to hear from insightful speakers and visit the many booths, including both SPAAR and SPAAR YPN booths.

Toastmasters meets on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Come check it out! Interested in personal and professional growth and a place to hone your speaking skills? Then SPAAR's Toastmasters chapter may be right for you! Meetings take place on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 1-2pm at SPAAR's 325 Roselawn Avenue East location. Feel free to attend the next meeting on Tuesday, October 1. Questions? Feel free to contact Jennifer at jkovacich@spaar.com or you can learn more here. All members are welcome! " It's a great benefit to be in a specialized group with like-minded industry members who have the same goals of fine-tuning our speaking skills." -Cindy Koebele, SPAAR Toastmasters member

Requirement Blitz is a great member benefit

SPAAR is offering members an opportunity to complete both the Required Module and Code of Ethics in one day on Wednesday, October 23. The Requirement Blitz on Oct. 23 will ensure members complete 3.75 CE hours for the 2019/20 Required Module: Agency, Fair Housing and Energy Efficiency as well as 2.5 CE hours for the 2019/20 NAR Code of Ethics. SPAAR will offer additional Requirement Blitzes beginning again in January. Check SPAAR's calendar for more detail.

New version of Supra eKEY app available

Apple released a new operating system, iOS 13, for iPhones and iPads effective as of September 19. A new version of Supra eKEY app is now available in the Apple app store. It is important for users to update the eKEY app to this new version before updating an iPhone or iPad to iOS 13. eKEY users may not be able to access key boxes using a previous version of the eKEY app with iOS 13. To update to the latest version of the eKEY app: Access the iPhone or iPad home screen and tap the App Store icon Tap the Updates icon in the bottom right of the screen Scroll to locate the eKEY app and select Update or select Update All at the top of the screen to update all of the apps. Questions? Contact Supra directly at (877) 699-6787.

Build bunk beds for kids in need Sept. 27 and 28

It's hard to imagine that kids in our own communities go to sleep each night without a bed of their own, yet it's a reality. You can be a part of the solution! Join your peers from SPAAR to work in partnership with the Lakeville Lions and Installed Building Solutions to build up to 40 bunk beds in Farmington on September 27 and 28. This project is endorsed by SPAAR's Community Engagement Committee. Click here to register or learn more.

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