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
May 6, 2022
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2022 REALTOR® Awards Luncheon
Thursday, May 19th
Ruby River Hotel
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Reservation deadline next week:
Thursday, May 12th
Join us as we honor the 2022 REALTOR® Award recipients and the winners of this year's Third Grade Poster/Essay Contest - "What my home means to me."
This event always sells out quickly!
Reserve your office/group table with Tami at the SAR,
or 509-326-9222.
Individual seats may be booked here:
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Spokane Association of Realtors executive officer Rob Higgins
to retire, nationwide search underway for successor
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After more than three decades at the helm of the Spokane Association of Realtors, Rob Higgins announced he is retiring as executive officer by the end of the year.
The Realtors association announced Higgins’ retirement via social media Wednesday. A nationwide search is now underway for his successor.
“After 37 years, I think now is a good time for me to move on to something else,” Higgins said in an interview Thursday. “What is next for me is up in the air right now, but I’m looking at different opportunities.”
The Realtors association hired Chicago-based recruitment firm Martin & Downs to conduct a national search for its new executive officer.
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The SAR has contracted with the executive search firm Martin & Downs to find its next Association Executive.
Ginger Downs is a past Controller at the SAR.
The public documents concerning that search are shared here.
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Next week!
Designated Broker Mastermind
Wednesday, May 11th; 11am
Washington Realtors® will host a one-hour virtual Designated Broker Mastermind session on Zoom.
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The purpose of this mastermind event is to share and discuss Real Estate best business practices and current trends with opportunity for discussion.
There will be presentations from Annie Fitzsimmons, WR Legal Hotline Lawyer, and James Young, Director of Washington Center for Real Estate Research, University of Washington.
RSPV here - we hope to see you there!
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Watch a special one-minute personal welcome from Marki herself! |
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Next week!
Thursday, May 12; 9-5
Mirabeau Park
Hotel & Convention Center
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Women's Council of REALTORS® is ready to ELEVATE Spokane to the next level with the dynamic energy and talents of Marki Lemons-Ryhal!
Topics for the day are:
- 3 Hour Morning Session: "The Modern Real Estate Agent's Guide to Success"
- Lunch (included with full day ticket purchase)
- 90 Minute session: "You are essential: Remove your fear of video"
- 90 Minute session: "Easy & for FREE repurpose videos to get found & hired"
Join us for great education, lunch, coffee & networking!
Full & AM/PM Half Day Options available!
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The TriCity Association of REALTORS® offers a warm welcome to all SAR members to join its upcoming Legislative Session Recap with Washington REALTORS® Governmental Affairs Director Nathan Gorton.
The event is complimentary but please have the courtesy to register to allow for a proper count.
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Next week!
2022 Legislative Session Recap:
How does it Affect REALTORS®?
Thursday, May 12th; Noon-1
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As REALTORS®, it is imperative you stay current on the changing laws that impact your business, your clients and your community!
On May 12th Washington REALTORS®’ own Nathan Gorton will be with us to report the legislative wins and losses for the 2022 state session.
For those agents who would like to join us in person at the TCAR office, seats are limited (60) so please don’t wait until the last minute!
We invite all REALTORS® to attend via Zoom if that works best for you.
Whether attending from near or far, you don’t want to miss this informative recap.
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Next week!
REALTOR® Day - May 12th
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By nature of their profession, REALTORS® are uniquely positioned with the community to have a substantial impact on 1) community needs surrounding all matters of housing, 2) community development (local ordinance, public office, etc.), and 3) community volunteerism efforts.
Two-thirds of REALTORS® – 67% – volunteer on a monthly basis and 85% say that community involvement is an important part of their business plan.
To increase consumer and member awareness of the professionalism and volunteerism of REALTORS® within our communities, Washington REALTORS® President Cheri Daniels has declared May 12th REALTOR® Day.
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New!
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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New!
The Spokesman-Review Publishes Special Housing-focused Inserts
Two housing inserts, with content focused for buyers and sellers, were published in Wednesday's edition of The Spokesman-Review, this week. Members of the SAR Communications and Membership committees served as a focus group to the editors for story ideas and content. The SAR did not control, and did not pay for, the researching, writing, and printing of these inserts. We estimate these inserts to have an earned media value on housing issues of more than $100,000.
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New!
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!
Recording Standards Commission
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The 2021 Washington State Legislature created a Recording Standards Commission to interpret law and set WAC (Washington Administrative Code).
2022 Spokane Association of REALTORS® President Eric Etzel sits down with Spokane County Auditor Vicky Dalton - first chair of this commission - to talk about what's new and what recording changes Washington REALTORS® can expect to see through this new commission.
The video runs four minutes.
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R Pins - Tell People Who you R! |
Last week marked the return to in-person orientation for new members at your SAR, after a two-year pause due to Covid restrictions.
Every new member in an on-boarding session is presented with a REALTOR® pin (pictured).
According to association records, more than 600 brokers joined us during the pandemic shutdown and did not receive in-person orientation. These members may not have received their R-pin.
If this includes you, please know you are very welcome to stop in at your SAR at your earliest convenience and receive your R-pin so you can tell your clients and friends who you R!
You've earned this!
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Shaping Spokane Housing
Residential Development Code Initiatives
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The City of Spokane is considering code amendments that will be foundational to increasing housing supply, variety, and affordability.
The current conversation at City Hall addresses development of attached houses (townhouses), duplexes, accessory dwellings, smaller multifamily projects, increasing the number of homes allowed per acre of land, and permitting for a wider variety of housing types generally.
What do you think?
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The City of Spokane
wants your feedback!
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City has identified seven code amendments that could be included in the 2022 Plan Commission work program and would be adopted as changes to the Spokane Municipal Code as early as spring 2022.
You can review a description of each proposal on the project webpage, which will be updated as the draft revisions evolve.
Comment on one or all proposals simply with an e-mail:
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Or send your email to this address:
If you're a REALTOR®, this is your business, this is your future - engage with the city on these important issues now!
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Luau on the Bluff
Thursday, June 9th; 5-8
Arbor Crest Winery
Tickets $40 through May 26th!
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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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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 2: Honesty and Good Faith |
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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 today's episode, they dive into Honesty & Good faith (especially in advertising and transactions).
The video runs about 10-minutes.
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See past episodes in this series:
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Domus Analytics Training
In-person Lunch & Learn / Virtual
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Your SAR will be offering a Domus Analytics training session in both in-person Lunch-and-Learn and virtual formats on Wednesday, May 25th, at noon.
You may participate either in-person (limited to 20 students per session - bring your own lunch) or virtually via Zoom (unlimited), as you choose.
NOTE: Lunch is not included in this session; you may bring your own.
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New!
Code of Ethics
& Current Issues in WA State (also known as CORE).
Tuesday 5/17 8-4
Burbity Workspaces
in Spokane Valley
Event sponsored by:
Old Republic Home Protection
Clockhours (Part 1): Code of Ethics (3.5 hours credit) by Mike Crowley
Lunch will be served from 12 PM to 1 PM by Blackakre Catering
Clockhours (Part 2): CORE Class | Current Issues in WA State (3 hours credit) by Angie DeArth
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Registration ends: Thursday, May 12th, at midnight.
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Stop running around to find what you need… our one-stop-shop will help you save time and improve productivity.
RPR is an NAR member benefit and is included in your annual dues to the National Association of REALTORS®, so there is nothing to buy.
No subscription fees, no renewals.
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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, 5/9 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!
Land & Acreage 200 with Jim Palmer Jr
Thursday 5/12 8:30-5
You can sign up to take this class in-person at the SAR or you can zoom in for this full day class.
This Land & Acreage 200 course will introduce the topic, stressing that while selling rural properties is similar in some aspects to city properties, it has unique attributes that take special training. This course should help you recognize the importance for special knowledge and training in the real estate discipline and to help you evaluate your current level of expertise.
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New!
Purchase & Sale with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
Tuesday 5/17 8:30-12:30
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Wednesday 5/18 1:00-4:30
7.5 clock hours
Zoom class - Two-day class - both days required
THIS CLASS REQUIRES A SPEAKER & YOU TO BE ON CAMERA. BE PREPARED!
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!
Code of Ethics & Fair Housing
with Mike Crowley
Tuesday 5/24 8:30-12:30
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Thursday 5/26 8:30-Noon
7.5 clock hours
Zoom class - Two-day class - both days required
Why Ethics?
Professionalism means conducting yourself ethically and with integrity and competence.
It results in satisfied clients and customers.
It's good business!
You will gain knowledge of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics that will help you . . .
· Fulfill your essential responsibilities as a REALTOR®
· Enjoy a successful career based on the highest principles of your profession, and
· Develop appropriate responses and solutions to the most pressing dilemmas you will face as a REALTOR®.
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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!
April 2022
Home Sales Report
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NEW!
April 2022
Year-to-Date Home Sales Report
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March 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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