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Education Excellence/Membership Meeting
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The SAR Education Excellence / Quarterly Membership Meeting scheduled for next week -
Thursday, March 19th -
is cancelled.
SAR leadership makes this decision in response to the Coronavirus situation, based on advice and counsel from various trusted partners - including local and state health officials and Washington REALTORS®.
If you have already paid for this class on your credit card, you will receive an automatic refund of the full amount.
Meanwhile, if you need a Core Curriculum class for your business, we recommend taking it from the CE Shop - a Washington REALTORS® preferred vendor.
Go directly to this class in the catalog
online here.
Enter PROMO CODE MAR25 for a 25% discount.
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Coronavirus - Washington REALTORS®
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"We are suspending all non-essential staff and leadership travel at the State Association level through March 31.
We are also cancelling or rescheduling WR classes, meetings and other events between now and the end of March.
We will revisit this situation at that time and make any adjustments as warranted."
Kitty Wallace, 2020 Washington REALTORS® President
Washington REALTORS® has collected a variety of resources on Coronavirus of particular value to REALTORS® in Washington state
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Coronavirus - A Guide for REALTORS®
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NAR, last week, published "Coronavirus - A Guide for REALTORS®"
The document comes in response to the growing concerns about COVID
-19, commonly referred to as Corona Virus.
NAR is providing this guidance
to help REALTORS® respond to the Corona Virus'
s potential impact on the real estate industry.
The National Association of REALTORS®, this week, published a flash survey of members on the impact the Coronavirus is having on their market.
The survey was delivered to 70,036 residential members including 7,000 members in the states of California and Washington.
The report looks at the effects on mortgage rates, buyer interest, and seller behavior.
Among the findings:
- Almost 8 out of 10 (78%) said there has been no change in buyer interest due to the coronavirus.
- Nearly 9 in 10 members (87%) said coronavirus has not affected the number of homes on the market.
Download your copy of this report (pictured above) online here.
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2020 SAR REALTOR® Award Nominations
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DEADLINE: Friday, April 17th
Applications are now being accepted for all 2020 SAR REALTOR® Awards!
You and your REALTOR® colleagues will decide who will be our honorees for:
2020 REALTOR
® of the Year
Steve Flinn REALTOR
® Achievement
REALTOR
® Community Service
Affiliate of the Year
Partner of the Year
Spokane's Citizen of the Year
The deadline by which you must submit nominations to the SAR for them to be considered is Friday, April 17th.
The 2020 SAR REALTOR® Awards will be announced and presented on
Thursday, May 7th, at the SAR's annual REALTOR® Awards Luncheon at Ruby River Hotel (formerly Red Lion River Hotel).
Download the 2020 SAR REALTOR® Award Nomination Form (pictured above)
online here.
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2020 James S. Black Memorial Scholarship
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DEADLINE: April 17th
Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 James S. Black Memorial Scholarship.
This scholarship helps members pay for tuition and expenses leading to professional designations such as GRI, CRS, CPM, SIR, or MAI.
The deadline to submit applications to the SAR is Friday, April 17th.
The 2020 James S. Black Memorial Scholarship will be announced and presented on Thursday, May 7th, at the SAR's annual REALTOR® Awards Luncheon at Ruby River Hotel (formerly Red Lion River Hotel).
Download the scholarship information/application packet (pictured above)
online here.
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2020 SAR Legacy of Service Award
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DEADLINE: Friday, April 17th
Your SAR is now accepting nominations for its
2020 SAR Legacy of Service Award.
This award is created as a "Lifetime Achievement" award to honor those REALTOR® members who are respected in our profession by colleagues and serve our profession through various Association committees.
Additionally, this award honors those who spend the majority of their years as active REALTORS® mentoring newer members, helping to define regulations within our field, all the while giving back to the community.
Nominations are due Friday, April 17th.
The
2019 SAR Legacy of Service Award will be presented at the SAR Awards Luncheon on
Thursday, May 7th.
Download the information/nomination form (pictured above) online here .
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Legal Hotline: Service and Comfort Animals
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The Fair Housing Act recently received a number of revisions.
One of the topics trending on the Legal Hotline concerns comfort animals.
Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline lawyer
Annie Fitzsimmons brings us clarifications on these new revisions.
We recorded highlights from her recent class on this topic and others so that you can stay informed.
See the new 22-minute video online here:
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Fair Housing: Service and Comfort Animals NEW
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Spring Business Conference
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Online registration open now!
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SAR Professional Development
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SAR Professional Development
SAR professional development classes and events bring the best local and state instructors/presenters here to Spokane to make it easy and affordable for you to stay current in your profession.
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.
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Statewide Purchase & 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
NEXT WEEK!
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
in Kennewick, WA
7.5 clock hours
NEXT WEEK!
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days
in Kennewick, WA
16 clock hours
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Purchase & Sale Agreement Addenda
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Check-in: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a/,/ tp 3:30 p.m.
at the SAR
6.0 clock hours
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Training Superior Instructors
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Check-in (both days): 8:15 a.m.
Class (both days): 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
15.0 clock hours
Check-in: 8:45 a.m.
Class: 9:00 a.m. to Noon
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
in Kennewick, WA
7.5 clock hours
Don't see what you're looking for here?
Washington REALTORS® has partnered with The CE Shop, the leader in online real estate education, to provide you with the highest quality Continuing Education courses.
These are state-approved, self-paced courses that you can take in the comfort of your own home or anywhere you have internet access.
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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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MLS Fees Due
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DUE MARCH 30TH!
Second Quarter MLS fees have been posted to the SAR member portal.
They are due by March 30th.
Please email Brenda at the SAR if you have a question about your fees or contact her by phone at 326-9222.
Thank you!
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Important Form Revisions
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IMPORTANT!
The Spokane Addendum to Purchase and Sale Agreement (SAR-SA) is revised and now available on TransactionDesk and ZipForms.
Please read the Memo from Brian Balch, Layman Law Firm, PLLP, explaining the revisions.
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Crime Free Rental Properties
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March 19th & 26th
Spokane Police is reaching out to area landlords with a workshop on crime free rental properties.
From the flyer: "Worried about crime in your rental unit? Not sure how to deal with current issues or prevent future problems? Come to our two-day training and learn what you can do to keep your units save and desirable for tenants."
Download the event flyer (pictured above), online here.
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Inland Northwest Fair Housing Conference
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Thursday, April 23
Spokane Convention Center
Plan to participate in the 2020 Inland Northwest Fair Housing Conference - this year sponsored, with a panel presentation, by your Spokane Association of REALTORS®!
The SAR panel presentation - Why Owning a Home is More Important than Ever - runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
The program description: New information reveals why owning your own home is more important than ever before. Join us for a panel discussion to learn how you can learn more about achieving the dream of home ownership.
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SAVE THE DATE: Open House Weekend!
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SAVE THE DATE!
APRIL 25-26
The 10th annual Spokane REALTORS® Open House Weekend is coming
April 25-26 2020!
See
The Spokesman-Review special marketing opportunity for Spokane REALTORS® (pictured above),
online here.
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SAR Centennial Book Reprint Question
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The first printing of our centennial book - pictured above - is almost depleted.
Members have been using the hard-cover book as a closing gift since the SAR commissioned it for its centennial in 2011.
The SAR Board of Directors seeks member guidance on whether to reprint or not for continued exclusive member use.
Will you please tell us what you think in this one question survey?
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Member Roster Update - February
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NEW!
Updated for February
Click here to view the latest Member Roster Update (pictured above) - approved by the Board of Directors at its February meeting.
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Market Activity Report - February
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NEW!
Updated for February
The SAR Market Activity Report for
February is now online.
See the latest full report -
a member-exclusive product
See the
February 2020
Market Snapshot Report
See the
2020 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
MLS Weekly News & Info
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2020 SAR Leadership
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2020 SAR PRESIDENT
Tom Clark
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PRESIDENT ELECT
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson N
951-9331
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Gina Mosey
RE/MAX Inland Empire
953-3410
SECRETARY:
John L. Scott, Inc.
280-8595
TREASURER:
Windermere Airway Heights
688-4151
Executive Vice President
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2020 SAR Committee Chairs
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BUDGET/FINANCE:
688-4151
COMMUNICATIONS:
954-5647
FORMS:
999-7488
GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS:
218-8062
GRIEVANCE:
703-0385
MEMBERSHIP:
879-1636
MLS STEERING:
953-1666
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
951-9710
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
994-0359
SERVING OUR SPOKANE:
879-5092
SPECIAL EVENTS:
953-3410
TECHNOLOGY:
342-0406
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