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
June 10, 2022
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New!
Taco Tuesday at the SAR
One Done, Two More Coming!
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SAR Membership Chair Keri McCombs and her committee members, and SAR Communications Committee Chair Laura Branning and her committee members, brought our first Taco Tuesday event of 2022 to the SAR parking lot, this week.
Lunch was catered by Cochinito Taqueria. The parking lot was staged with both stand-up and sit-down tables, with shaded tables between for serving. The event brought about one-hundred members together to enjoy a tasty lunch and cheerful conversation.
If you joined us in the second hour, you may be in this video; if you couldn't join us, this is a one-minute look at what you missed:
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Thank you SAR! Great food and even greater company!
Miranda O'Callaghan
If you missed this you missed a great time. Plan on attending in July.
Gina Mosey
There will be two additional Taco Tuesday events on July 12th and August 16th - noon to 2:00 p.m.
All members are welcome to enjoy these complimentary lunches!
You never know who you're going to meet at the SAR's Taco Tuesday - like 2022 SAR President Eric Etzel (below)!
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SAR Communications Committee member and event volunteer Katie McDaris Marks (below) captured the spirit of the day on her her shirt: Will give real estate advice for tacos.
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New!
Luau on the Bluff
at Arbor Crest Winery Cliff House
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Members of the association, with family and friends, enjoyed an Island-themed evening on the bluff - and one of the best views of the area - at the celebrated Arbor Crest Winery's Cliff House, this week.
The Thursday evening event was the first in-person member gathering since the pandemic, organized by event chair Keri McCombs, her co-chair Gina Mosey, their team of volunteers, and our generous sponsors: Banner Bank, Condron Homes, CW Title, Heritage Home Loans, NexTitle, and Spokane Teachers Credit Union.
The 1924 estate was originally the home of Royal Riblet, who invented the ski lift and many other things. It is perched atop a 500 foot basalt cliff above the Spokane River valley. The rambling property offers many different areas for dining, conversation, and strolling as these photos show - taken the night of our event.
This year, our charitable cause was "Beats and Rhythms," a support network for children and families affected by congenital heart disease.
SAR member Barb Pielli shared the evening with her grand-daughter (below) whose life is being made much better by this fine organization.
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Spokane County home values rise an historic 31%, but what does it mean for your taxes? |
The average Spokane County home is worth an incredible 31% more than it was a year ago, according to the assessor’s office.
Spokane County Assessor Tom Konis, who has nearly 30 years of experience in the assessor’s office, said he’s never seen such a dramatic spike.
“It’s the scariest time I’ve been through,” Konis said. “I truly feel sorry for young people trying to buy a house these days.”
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Spokane County’s median home price hits record $450,000 in May, but market cooldown may be on the way |
Buyers continued to find homes more expensive than ever in Spokane County as the median closing price hit $450,000 in May, but there are signs the market may cool.
The median closing price for homes and condos on less than 1 acre in May was a 20% increase compared to the $375,000 median in May 2021, according to data from the Spokane Association of Realtors.
The county’s previous all-time high median sales price was $430,000 in March.
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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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SAR Golf Tournament
Thursday, July 21st
Down River Golf Course
Registration deadline:
Friday, July 8th
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Teams of four will start shotgun style at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 21st, at Down River 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, sign your team up today.
Questions - call Tami Peterson at (509) 326-9222 or Wendy Shiley at (509) 979-6792.
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How to Handle an Ethics Violation |
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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You be the Judge!
An opportunity to learn from real cases in real courts.
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Congratulations to Angela Newcomb, EXIT Real Estate Professionals – May Wake Up Call Gift Card Winner!
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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!
You be the Judge - June
Case #16-8: Unauthorized Use of Information Received from Listing Broker for the Purpose of Creating a Referral to a Third Broker or for Creating a Buyer Relationship.
(Reaffirmed Case #21-14 May, 1988. Transferred to Article 16 November, 1994. Revised May, 2017).
Test your judgement on this issue with a real NAR Case Study:
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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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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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There's a new kind of scam to be wary of and Annie Fitzsimmons, WR's Legal Hotline Lawyer, breaks it down for us.
This latest scam involves online ads advertising homes for rent that are actually in the process of being sold... getting as far as a lease agreements with tenants, now occupants.
Listen in as Annie explains this latest grift and what you can do to help prevent it.
The video runs about three minutes.
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This brochure was created with support from the That’s Who We R® campaign and helps support the messaging that whether buying or selling, REALTORS® bring value to the process.
This product replaces the It Pays to Work with a REALTOR® brochure and offers new insights into what sets REALTORS apart and the importance of choosing to right person to represent you in your real estate transaction.
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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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Next week!
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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Next week!
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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New!
May 2022
Home Sales Report
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New!
May 2022
Year-to-Date Home Sales Report
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New!
May 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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