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Weekly Notices
May 12, 2023
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY - MAY 14TH
Taco Tuesday
Returns to the SR May 16th!
Enjoy a complimentary lunch in the SR parking lot, Bring a friend, bring a colleague, bring your team!
Taco Tuesday will be on May 16th at your Spokane REALTORS® parking lot at 1924 North Ash Street. Join us between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM

Mark your calendar for the next Taco Tuesday on Tuesday: 6/13/23 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 pm
Spokane REALTORS® Awards Luncheon Wednesday May 17, 2023
Come honor the 2023 Award Recipients and the winners of the 3rd Grade Poster/Essay contest on Wednesday May 17, 2023 from Noon - 1:30 PM at Ruby River Hotel, 700 N Division.

Luau on the Bluff - June 14, 2023
Wed, Jun 14, 2023 5:00 PM PST
Luau on the Bluff
Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, Spokane
A Special Thank you to our sponsors seen below.

Spokane REALTORS® is hosting an evening of fun to raise money for two amazing charities.
Join us for an evening of fun:
  • Dinner
  • Live Music
  • Live Auction
  • Diamond Dash presented by Pounders Jewelers
  • 50/50 Cash Drawing
  • Dessert Dash
 
All proceeds from this event will go to "Beats & Rhythms" and "Family Promise of Spokane"
 
Deadline to purchase tickets is June 6th:
  • Table of 8 purchase - $350
  • Advance Purchase of Individual tickets - $45
  • Door individual ticket pricing - $65 (if still available.)
 
No REFUNDS after June 6th


Spokane REALTORS® Golf Tournament - July 27, 2023


LOCATION HAS CHANGED
We’ll be @ Indian Canyon Golf Course

Registration Deadline: July 14th

Teams of four will start shotgun style at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 27th, at Indian Course Golf Course. After a round of golf, we'll gather in the club house for lunch and prizes.

Limited number of spots available.
Don't delay, CLICK HERE to sign your team up today.

Questions - call Tami Peterson at (509) 326-9222 or Kevin Dickerson at (509) 919-0385.Text Link
Hope Builders Lunch
Habitat for Humanity held their Hope Builders Luncheon on May 11, 2023. The SR Serving Our Spokane Committee volunteered for a Habitat for Humanity Build in March this year and members were invited to attend the luncheon. Pictured, left to right, Heather Schelling, Tanna Belitz, Casey Bowers, April Moore, Kelly Hewson Amanda McDonnell, Brandi Smith and Katy Yoder.

MLS Lockbox Update
You Asked and We're Answering
Broker Beware: Fraud! Transaction Closes, But Property Not Owned By Seller.
Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline Lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons discusses a form of fraud that is becoming more common in our state. Scammers are claiming to be legitimate property owners living overseas or even in other parts of the U.S. While this form of real estate fraud isn't new, the tactics being used to commit this type of fraud are evolving. But with evolving fraud tactics come new methods for fighting back! Learn how catch this type of fraud early on in this week's video... This video is just over 8 minutes long.


Membership Benefits for You
Did you know how many benefits you have as being a REALTOR® member? For the rest of 2023, your membership committee will be sharing with you videos in a new “Did You Know?” series, that showcases some of the many member benefits you have because you are a REALTOR®. Stay tuned to your weekly notices each Friday!
Be Good with your Signs
Offending Behavior

If you post a listing sign off your listed property, post more than one sign, or leave them up long after your listing sells, you risk a fine by code enforcement.

The laws are different, depending on the location of your listing. Find out more with this handy resource.
Be good with your signs.


Presented by Spokane REALTORS®.
 


If you notice any permanent "off-premises" branded yard signs, please report the location of those signs, with a photograph and any other relevant information, to: signs@spokanerealtor.com.
Industry Direct Schedule of Events
Industry Direct is a monthly source for news and content from Realtor.com® Industry Relations. For a selection of upcoming events, click here
NAR Spire
Mentorship Program
NAR’s Spire program helps individuals learn the fundamentals of the real estate industry, fosters education, empowers serious consideration of real estate as a career path, and cultivates the development of generational wealth through property ownership.

Mentees will gain access to live virtual events and experts involved in residential real estate, commercial real estate, land, administrative roles, property management and more.

Mentors will provide mentees with one-on-one guidance, in-person networking advice, and a personalized perspective.

Watch a three-minute introductory video here:
Click/tap on the appropriate button to begin your application:
Current Market and Membership Information from your Association:
April 2023
Monthly Home Sales Report
April 2023
Year-to-date Home Sales Report
March 2023
Member Roster Update
See the Members-only market information online here.
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!
2023 SAR Board of Directors
2023 SAR Committee Chairs
2023 SAR Staff
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