SPAAR Cares: NAR provides member access to TeleHealth at no cost. Members must register before April 15.
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The National Association of REALTORS
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(NAR) announced today, April 2, that it will be expanding access to Members TeleHealth
SM
at no cost to its members for those who register before Wednesday, April 15. The program comes as part of NAR’s larger
Right Tools, Right Now
(RTRN) initiative, relaunched on March 27, which is making numerous valuable resources available to the association’s 1.4 million members at reduced or no cost.
Members TeleHealth
SM
provides around-the-clock access to non-emergency healthcare from more than 2,300 board-certified U.S. physicians including common issues such as allergies, asthma, rashes, joint aches, flu and nausea, among others.
Beginning today, NAR is funding two months of services for members who currently lack access to telemedicine and enroll in this program before Wednesday, April 15. Recognizing that the opportunity will likely draw significant member interest, NAR has also negotiated a discounted rate for those who wish to retain coverage following the two month, no-cost period.
Through RTRN, which was initially launched during the financial crisis in 2009, Realtors
®
can also access webinars and also a free copy of the widely-used Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, among other business-critical resources.
For more information, including the TeleHealth application,
click here,
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State of Minnesota to provide guidance to those who are self-employed and seeking unemployment benefits
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"I am self-employed (or an independent contractor) and I heard the stimulus package from Congress includes benefits for me. How do I apply for unemployment benefits?"
The State of Minnesota is currently awaiting guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor on how to implement the law and will implement the law as soon as possible.
If you would like to submit an application for unemployment benefits before the State of Minnesota receives federal guidance, please follow
this guide specifically for self-employed workers
. Applicants will be notified if more information is needed.
Be sure to monitor your account. If you see a link to request a benefit payment, submit a request for each week you are not working.
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SPAAR Cares: SPAAR staff still assisting members
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The Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS
®
(SPAAR) is now following the Stay at Home order issued by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. which began on March 27 and continues through Friday, April 10 at 5pm.
SPAAR staff members will continue to work remotely to serve members Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:45pm. They will provide all services they are able to do in a virtual or electronic capacity.
SP
AAR will continue to pro
vide guidance and updates in regard to what is outlined for the real estate industry to keep members informed in a timely manner.
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Looking for continuing education or networking opportunities? Check out all of SPAAR's upcoming events!
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SPAAR new members in 2020. Welcome, all!
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Web-based education offered in place of in-person classes, meetings and events at SPAAR, which are cancelled now through May 10.
SPAAR's education offerings have been cancelled immediately effective now through Sunday, May 10. This decision is based on recent developments with the coronavirus (COVID-19) in an effort to stop its spread and keep SPAAR members, staff and educators safe. In this current ever-changing environment, SPAAR will continue to provide updates to additional cancellations if and when they are known.
A variety of web-based offerings have been made available through SPAAR and other REALTOR
®
-related organizations, see below to learn more.
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Don't miss the free webinar that addresses the new real estate reality
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Things are changing at what feels like the speed of light, and those in real estate may be struggling to adapt in both mindset and skill-sets fast enough to keep up. But fear not. With humor, heart and a healthy dose of how-to’s, Darryl Davis will share what you need to know now in his talk; click on the title
How to Navigate Through This New Real Estate Reality
to sign up.
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SPAAR's Southern Government Affairs Subcommittee is pleased to welcome Lakeville Mayor Doug Anderson to its April meeting!
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Lakeville Mayor Doug Anderson will be a guest at SPAAR's Southern Government Affairs Subcommittee meeting on Thursday, April 9.
Prior to being elected mayor in 2016, Anderson served on the City Council and the Financial Advisory Committee. His finance career has spanned over 40 years; he is a CPA (inactive), and most recently served as CFO at Hamline University.
After receiving updates from Mayor Anderson on his city's response to the COVID-19 outbreak and his expectations for its effect on the local housing market, the committee will conduct its regular business.
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NAR offers sitewide promotions for REALTORS
® now through May
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The National Association of REALTORS
®
(NAR) is offering a sitewide promotion for its Right Tools Right Now through Sunday, May 31. These promotions include online courses as well as designation certifications. As a side note, part of earning a C2EX endorsement includes obtaining a designation, for any member interested.
Click here to learn more about the Right Tools Right Now by NAR
.
Additional topics offered through Right Tools, Right Now include managing finances, market reports to inform your clients and education opportunities to expand your skills.
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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/
Check it out!
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SPAAR Squad at Home: get started with C2EX this week
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Consider using this time of social distancing to strengthen your real estate expertise with Commitment to Excellence (C2EX). Join SPAAR's Mandy Boldt for a 30-minute webinar introduction of this free online tool provided by the National Association of REALTORS® to get started on your C2EX endorsement today.
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Monday, April 6, 2020 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: SPAAR Squad At Home: Getting Started with C2EX
Register in advance for this webinar:
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: SPAAR Squad At Home: Getting Started with C2EX
Register in advance for this webinar:
Wednesday, April 8, 2020 09:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: SPAAR Squad At Home: Getting Started with C2EX
Register in advance for this webinar:
Thursday, April 9, 2020 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
Topic: SPAAR Squad At Home: Getting Started with C2EX
Register in advance for this webinar:
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The CE Shop offers discount code for SPAAR members
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SPAAR members interested in taking online classes can access numerous topics on
The CE Shop website
. Through Wednesday, April 15, members can receive 40 percent off The CE Shop classes by using the promo code SUPPORT40. at checkout.
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National and State member resources also available
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SPAAR is grateful to its premier sponsors
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