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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Your SAR will be closed Monday, May 30th, to keep the Memorial Day holiday.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces.
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Weekly Notices
May 20, 2022
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New!
2022 SAR
Third Grade Essay Poster Contest
Award Winners
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The Spokane Association of REALTORS® held its annual REALTOR® Awards Luncheon - the first one in person after a two-year pandemic pause - at the Ruby River Inn, last week (photo below).
The first post-pandemic winners of the SAR Third Grade Essay/Poster contest were also recognized.
SAR Past President Gina Mosey chaired the contest committee. We thank Gina and her team of judges for managing this event so well for us this year!
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Winners of the 2022 Spokane Association of REALTORS® Third Grade Essay/Poster Contest on the theme: "What my home means to me."
Touch or click on each poster to read the essays.
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FIRST PLACE:
Peyton S. - Assumption Parish School
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SECOND PLACE:
Philip S. - St Michael’s Academy
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THIRD PLACE:
Annie V. - Hamblen Elementary
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FOURTH PLACE:
Bryson M. - Assumption Parish School
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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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Your SAR is working on writing the class to submit to DOL for approval.
Continue to watch the Friday Weekly Notices and the Monday Hot Sheet for upcoming classes.
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New!
Spokesperson Training
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Members of your association's 2022 Leadership Team enjoyed a half-day workshop at the SAR, this week, on how to be a better spokesperson.
The training was conceived and delivered by recently retired Washington REALTORS®' Communications Director Steve Klaniecki (upper photo).
The workshop put a dozen members into real-life media situations that required them to think on their feet and deliver the REALTOR® message accurately and comfortably.
Here, SAR Broker Member and 2022 Washington State Women's Council of REALTORS® President Dezda Finn interviews SAR Public Affairs Director Tom McArthur about why home ownership matters (lower photo).
McArthur is a former radio/television news reporter who said even he learned some valuable tips from this excellent workshop.
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New!
Taco Tuesday
Returns to the SAR June 7th!
Mark these Tuesdays on your calendar for the return of Taco Tuesday at your Spokane Association of REALTORS® building at 1924 North Ash Street:
Tuesdays: 6/7, 7/12, and 8/16
Noon-2
Enjoy a complimentary lunch in the SAR parking lot, cooked fresh by a local taco truck.
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Back by popular demand!
Taco Tuesday at the SAR began during the pandemic as a way to bring members together at their association building in the great outdoors when we otherwise could not gather (photo from last year).
The event was so well received that your Membership and Communications committees have been planning the return of this event since the beginning of the year.
Bring a friend, bring a colleague, bring your team!
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SAR Blood Drive
Tuesday, June 7th; 1-3:15
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The Vitalant bus will be in the SAR parking lot from 1-3:15 on Tuesday, June 7th, for a blood drive.
Members are invited and encouraged to participate, of course, but so is anyone else who would like to participate.
Invite a colleague, a client, a friend - just make sure you register in advance to guarantee a spot during the event.
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Sign up online using Blood Drive Code G1808. |
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New!
Spokane Blitz Build 2022
Team SAR Block:
Wednesday, June 8th 8:30-noon
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The Blitz Build is an accelerated construction effort that draws over 1,000 community volunteers over a two week building period.
This event brings together sponsors, community partners, and volunteers on the job site to work side-by-side with families that partner with Habitat's affordable Homeownership Program to build healthy, safe, and affordable homes.
This year we will be framing in two homes in Habitat neighborhood development, Hope Meadows, located in Deer Park, WA.
NO EXPERIENCE is necessary to volunteer!
Learn a new skill, grab a bunch of friends and do something you’ve never done before, or bring your skills with you if you have them!
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New!
How to Handle an Ethics Violation
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Spokane Association of REALTORS® Grievance Committee member Tim Olsen shares some advice on how to handle an ethics violation.
Click on the image to play a four-minute video created by your SAR Grievance Committee.
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Case #16-2: Respect for Agency |
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You be the Judge!
An opportunity to learn
from real cases in real courts.
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Members with the correct answer
will be entered into
a monthly drawing
to receive a
$15 Wake Up Call Gift Card!
Article 16 of our Code of Ethics says: REALTORS® respect the exclusive representation or exclusive brokerage relationship agreements that other REALTORS® have with their clients.
Test your judgement on this issue with a real NAR Case Study:
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Luau on the Bluff
Thursday, June 9th; 5-8
Arbor Crest Winery
Advanced ticket sales have ended.
Extremely limited number of tickets available at the door for $60.
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Enjoy an evening under the stars with friends and colleagues - and one of the best views of the area - at the celebrated Arbor Crest Winery's Cliff House!
All included with your ticket: great Hawaiian-themed food, live music, door prize drawings, dessert dash auction, silent auction, photo-booth, corn-hole game, and "best-dressed" contest!
This year, our charitable cause will be "Beats and Rhythms," a support network for children and families affected by congenital heart disease.
SAR member Barb Pielli shares why this year's Luau on the Bluff has a special meaning for her.
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Have questions or need special attention? Contact Tami at the SAR: 509-326-9222.
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New!
REALTOR.COM®
Now Features Wildfire Risk Info
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Realtor.com®, this week, announced that it is the first major real estate site to add property-specific wildfire risk information to for-sale and off-market homes - free of cost.
Listings on Realtor.com® will now include a Fire Factor™ rating from First Street Foundation, a nonprofit research and technology group, as well as information from USDA Forest Service.
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New!
GET YOUR
WILDFIRE READY PLAN TODAY!
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Wildfire preparedness isn’t one-size-fits-all.
That’s why the Washington State Department of Natural Resources has developed a simple survey to help your local wildfire experts craft a Wildfire Ready Plan just for you that works for your property, budget, and lifestyle.
All you have to do is follow three simple steps:
- Tap the sign-up button and answer a few questions.
- Get your free Wildfire Ready Plan and schedule a consultation from our local wildfire experts.
- Take action to protect your property, connect with local contractors, and help your community.
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Webinar:
Jun 16, 2022 10:00 AM
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Down payment programs are alive and well across the country, and demand for them is at a record high.
So, why do so many loan officers and real estate agents still balk at taking advantage of these opportunities for their buyers?
Join to take a look at some common obstacles -- real or perceived -- and how to overcome them.
Register now!
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Realtors Property Resource® delivers on-the-go access to an all-encompassing real estate platform, available exclusively to REALTORS®, and offered at no additional cost.
Easily accessed through desktop, iOS, and Android devices.
RPR® Webinars are offered several times over several days - there's sure to be an opportunity just waiting for you!
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Spokane, Coeur d’Alene
among most overpriced
real estate markets in the nation
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Three years ago the Spokane region was gaining attention as a top real estate market for its quality of life, job opportunities and relative affordability compared with larger, expensive metro areas.
Now, the Lilac City and neighboring Coeur d’Alene have been named to a different list: the most overpriced markets in the nation.
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NAR’s flagship event, REALTORS® Conference & Expo, has been reimagined, retooled, and reinvented to better meet your needs, bring more value, and exceed expectations.
Join us at the all-new NAR NXT, The REALTOR® Experience, to explore what’s new and what’s NXT, as you exchange ideas and info, experiment with cutting-edge innovations, and get insights from top experts.
It’s a can’t miss experience designed to help you expand your mind, business, and dreams and put you on a path to exponential growth!
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WCR's Annual Golf Tournament!
Thursday, June 23rd
Fairways Golf Course
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We are so excited for our upcoming golf tournament and we would love to see you there!
Please join us on June 23rd for a fun day of golfing and prizes!
We'll see you soon!
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Click the link to sign up as a team and/or sponsor today!
Limited spots available.
Join us for a 9 AM shotgun start, 2 PM trickle in & 2:30-5 PM BBQ & Awards!
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It is time for the 4th Annual Sip & Sail hosted by the The Realtor YPNs (Young Professionals Network) and WCRs (Women's Council of REALTORS®) in Spokane and Coeur d' Alene.
Join us for a cruise around the lake.
Have a few drinks and get re-acquainted with your colleagues in the industry.
Doors Open at 2 - Boat Leaves at 3PM SHARP!
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Date and time
Thursday, July 7, 2022
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
Location
The Coeur d'Alene Resort
115 South 2nd Street
Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Part 5:
Multiple Offers From the Same Buyer
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New!
Legal Hotline
Professionalism: For the Broker who wants a career and not a job
with Washington REALTORS®
Legal Hotline Attorney
Annie Fitzsimmons
Annie continues a video series with Camden Schutte, Designated Broker for Coldwell Banker 360 Team & 360 Property Management, to discuss important aspects of establishing professionalism for your career path.
In this video, they discuss issues in the market related to buyers making offers on multiple properties at the same time, and the legal ramifications for the broker.
The video runs about 13-minutes.
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See past episodes in this series:
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2022 SAR Golf Tournament
Thursday, July 21st
More information coming soon!
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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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New!
TransactionDesk Class
with Eric Johnson
In-person at the SAR
Monday, 6/13 1:00-4:00
3.0 clock hours
Eric Johnson will be teaching his TransactionDesk on Basic Sale/Listing Creation.
You won't want to miss this class!
You'll learn all you need to know about the TransactionDesk.
Here are some of the highlights he'll cover in class: Introduction to key features and how to become a paperless office, System Navigation, Settings & Templates, Creating a Sale Transaction, Uploading Signed Documents, Creating an Authentisign Electronic Signing, Archiving Transactions and Receiving & Counter offering an offer.
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New!
Current Issues in WA Residential Real Estate with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
Tuesday, 6/14 9-Noon
You can sign up to take this class in-person at the SAR or you can zoom in.
3.0 clock hours
The Washington State Real Estate Commission and Department of Licensing requires the completion of this three clock-hour class.
The three mandatory clock hours must be included in the 30 clock-hours required for active licensees.
"Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate 2022-2023" is required by DOL.
Remember, you must take this class every two years for your license renewal. We are now in the 2022-2023 two-year cycle.
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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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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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Current Market and Membership Information from your Association: |
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April 2022
Home Sales Report
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April 2022
Year-to-Date Home Sales Report
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April 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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