The Spokane Association of REALTORS®:
ENGAGES its members, ENCOURAGES professional excellence and cooperation,
ADVOCATES for real property rights, and PROMOTES strong, sustainable communities.
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Weekly Notices
August 19, 2022
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New!
Spokane Association of REALTORS®
Introduces New CEO
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The Spokane Association of REALTORS® (SAR), today, announces its new CEO who is Tiffany Claxton, RCE, AHWD, C2EX, E-PRO (pictured).
Claxton is most recently CEO of the Kitsap County Association of REALTORS® (KCAR), based in Silverdale, WA.
KCAR has about 700 members; SAR has about 2,600 members.
Claxton will begin her job in Spokane on September 19th.
“The board’s choice will position our association and its members for growth as we navigate a local housing shortage,” says Eric Etzel, 2022 SAR president, speaking for the board today.
“The challenges we see in the local housing market right now are ours to meet. Good leadership helps us see and respond to these opportunities as we help promote housing availability and accessibility for all our residents and those who choose Spokane as their home.”
Welcome, Tiffany! We look forward to meeting you and working with you here in Spokane!
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This five-minute video was played at the quarterly membership meeting this week. In it, our new CEO introduces herself and speaks briefly about her plans to work with leadership and staff to take our association into the future. |
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NEW!
It's Time for our
Friendly, Fun, Food Fight!
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This year's event started this week (Thursday, August 18th), and runs through Friday, September 30th.
We hope your office will participate in a "Friendly, Fun, Food Fight" competition.
The winning office that brings in the most money will be presented a nice wall plaque that the office can keep for the year!
Excited yet?
Our food drive is one of the largest of the year for 2nd Harvest.
They are very much depending on the Spokane Association of REALTORS®.
With your help, we can make "Friendly, Fun, Food Fight 2022” the biggest yet!
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Office Challenges
If your office would like to participate in a challenge to other offices, just give Tami a call.
No hassle, no fuss we’ll get you all set up.
Tami Peterson at the SAR 509-326-9222.
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New!
Taco Tuesday Wraps for 2022
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Three happy Taco Tuesday diners (photo below, left to right): Peter Showler, Mindy Jo Lyons and Spencer Ladd.
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I always meet someone new or someone I wanted to meet at these events. Fun time and great job SAR friends!
Spencer Ladd, member.
Members enjoyed a third and final Taco Tuesday event for the year, this week.
The Membership committee, chaired by Keri McCombs, planned and delivered these events to give members a post-pandemic boost and social mixing opportunity - also an opportunity to meet association leadership and see the association offices since the building was closed for nearly two years by government order.
Sign up for the Membership committee, or other committee that suits your interest, when sign-ups begin in the fall.
There's something for everyone in your association, some fun, some serious, all valuable opportunities to get to know your fellow members and create lasting experiences in your career as a REALTOR®.
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New!
2023 SAR
Initial Slate of Candidates
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This information is shared with members here in compliance with association bylaws which require notice of initial slate of candidates not less than three months prior to the annual meeting of the membership. |
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Your SAR Nominating Committee is pleased to announce its initial slate of candidates for 2023 SAR leadership:
PRESIDENT-ELECT
Elizabeth Beatty, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson V
SECRETARY
None Specified
DIRECTORS
Elizabeth Beatty, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson V
Doug Hagood, Hagood Real Estate and Mortgage
Mary Marr, Windermere Manito
Keri McCombs, Haven Real Estate Group
Heather Schelling, Haven Real Estate Group
Additional Candidates
In accordance with Article XIII, Section 13.2 of the Association Bylaws, additional candidates may be nominated by the REALTOR® members.
For those wishing to nominate a REALTOR® member for an Association Officer or Director position, Nominating Petitions will be available from the Association office Monday, October 10th through Monday, October 24th.
Deadline to return petitions is Monday, October 24th!
ALL VOTING WILL BE DONE ELECTRONICALLY!
You will receive Notice on Friday, October 28th of the "Final Slate of Candidates".
Voting begins on Monday, October 31st.
Deadline to fill out ballots will be Wednesday, November 16th, 4:30 p.m.
Our new leaders will be announced at our Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, November 17th, at CenterPlace Regional Event Center.
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Next week!
Complimentary Webinar
from Down Payment Resource!
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Ever wondered what this graphic means in Paragon?
It means a Down Payment Resource is available on that property.
Take this complimentary webinar to learn more!
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August 22nd at 10 a.m.
Explore DPAs and Engage Buyers
with Down Payment Resource
Join the Down Payment Resource team to explore the unique value of Down Payment Resource and data about DPA programs inside your MLS. See how to find property-specific DPA help on your listings and for your buyers.
All of your Down Payment Resource tools are provided for free by SAR, including the free Down Payment Connect lead-gen tool!
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Watch the recording of last week's webinar - Down Payment Programs 101: What Every Agent Needs to Know - any time, online here. It runs about 45-minutes:
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Washington REALTORS®
Fall Business Conference
in Spokane!
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Join us September 21st-23rd for our annual
Fall Business Conference in Spokane!
Help shape the future of your association, hear from influential guest speakers, and network with REALTORS® from all over Washington State.
Additionally, The Spokane Association of REALTORS® warmly welcomes you to their charity event “A Night at the Carrousel!” Proceeds from this event go to 2nd Harvest.
Get your tickets early when you register for the Fall Business Conference with Washington REALTORS®.
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Every year, the hosting association for the fall Business Conference creates a Fun Night to share the best of the host community with its guests.
This year, Spokane will show off its best at its 113-year old hand-carved wooden carrousel!
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Stacey Overtoom and Gina Mosey offer a personal invitation live from the scene of Fun Night - the world-famous Looff Carrousel in Riverfront!
The video runs about 30-seconds.
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So, is it spelled "carousel" or "carrousel?" We use "carrousel" in Spokane because Riverfront does. The spelling of the word is as diverse as the attraction. Learn more online here.
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New!
Legal Hotline:
Did Buyer Broker Waive
Buyer's Inspection Contingency
by Including a Copy of (Blank)?
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In today's Legal Hotline, Annie Fitzsimmons (WR's Legal Hotline lawyer) answers a question she's been receiving more and more frequently...
Did the Buyer Broker waive the Buyer's Inspection Contingency by providing a copy of (blank)?
The "blank" could be a number of things, such as, the Inspection Report as a whole, a copy of a page from the Inspection Report, or even a Roof Inspector's Report... each example being information that should not be provided to the Listing Broker or the Seller.
Watch for Annie's explanation of why this is important along with what you can provide.
The video runs about six minutes.
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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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Not an SAR member? We'd love to have you join us! Please click on the door (above) to register. |
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New!
Code of Ethics - Our Promise to Professionalism
with Karene Loman
Tuesday 9/6 1:00-4:30
3.5 clock hours
You can sign up to take this class in-person at the SAR or you can zoom in.
Remember, you must take a Code of Ethics class once between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2024. This class meets those requirements.
This class will include the following objectives:
- Heighten awareness of the key tenets of the Code of Ethics.
- Appreciation for the role the Code can and should play in professional lives.
- Enhances professionalism and competency.
- Encourages REALTORS® to view their Code of Ethics as a living, viable guide in their daily dealings with clients, customers, and the public
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New!
Purchase & Sale with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
Tuesday, 9/13 8:30-12:30
&
Thursday, 9/15 8:30-Noon
Zoom class - two-day class - both days required
THIS CLASS REQUIRES A SPEAKER & YOU TO BE ON CAMERA. BE PREPARED!
7.5 clock hours
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!
Biggest Bloopers & Blunders we make in our Statewide Forms with Ken Sax
Tuesday, 9/20 9:00-12:30
3.5 clock hours
You can sign up to take this class in-person at the SAR or you can zoom in.
You'll want to check out this class and learn what the bloopers are and how to avoid making the same mistakes!
Don't be that broker!
Ken Sax has been teaching the Purchase & Sale class since 2010.
He's very passionate about REALTORS® being experts on this... after all, your clients think you are!
Ken will be discussing Forms - 21, 50, 51, 22A. 22EF, 22B, 39, 22Q, 35/35R, 35E and 36.
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New!
Instructor Development Workshop/Training Superior Instructors
with Linda Miller Sheets
Weds 9/28 & Thurs 9/29
Both days are required
8:30-5:00pm
15 clock hours
Two-day Training Superior Instructors/Instructor Development Workshop with WA state approved instructor Linda Miller. 15.0 clock hours. This is the 2-day course you'll need to apply to DOL to become a WA state approved instructor.
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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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New DOL Mandatory Education – Fair Housing Requirements
Effective: June 1, 2022
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Effective June 1, 2022, the WA Department of Licensing (DOL) has implemented SB 5378.
This bill requires ALL Brokers and Managing Brokers to take a Fair Housing class.
Brokers and Managing Brokers licensed BEFORE June 1, 2022, will be REQUIRED to take the “Washington Real Estate Fair Housing (6-hr)” before June 1, 2023.
New agents licensed AFTER June 1, 2022 will be REQUIRED to take the “Washington Real Estate Fair Housing (3-hr)”.
Each subsequent renewal will REQUIRE a 3-hour Fair Housing Class. Just like Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate, this 3-hours will be INCLUSIVE of your regular 30-hours required for each renewal.
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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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New in REALTOR® Team Store! |
Oh-my-goodness - it's a REALTOR®-branded Leatherman®!
This Leatherman® Micra® was designed with business professionals in mind, perfect for a REALTOR®.
Personal care features that fit on your key chain are just part of what makes the Micra® truly unique.
Ten useful tools are packed into this tiny, lightweight Leatherman®.
Perfect for a briefcase, purse, fanny pack, or center console, the Micra® makes a great gift.
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Current Market and Membership Information from your Association: |
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New!
July 2022
Home Sales Report
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New!
July 2022
Year-to-Date Home Sales Report
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June 2022
Member Roster Update
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See the full member-exclusive Market Activity/MLS Statistics online here.
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SAR and Community Calendars: |
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Connect with us any time on these social media channels: |
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