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James S. Black Memorial Scholarship
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Your SAR is calling for nominations for the
2016 James S. Black Memorial Scholarship Award to help a
member pay for tuition and expenses for classes leading to a professional designation offered by the National Association of REALTORS®.
The deadline for applications to be turned in at the SAR is Friday, March 11th.
The winner will be announced at the March 31st Quarterly Meeting and Membership Luncheon at Centerplace.
See the award description and nomination form (pictured above), online here.
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Gary Fox Memorial Award
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Your SAR is calling for nominations for the 2016 Gary Fox Memorial Designated/Managing Broker Award to recognize a designated broker or managing broker who serves as an example of loyalty, ethical behavior and leadership in the real estate profession.
Applications for the 2015 award must be submitted by close of business Monday, March 21st.
The award will be presented to its 2015 recipient at the SAR Quarterly Membership Meeting on March 31st.
The nomination form with more information (pictured above) is online here.
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Marijuana Advisory Committee
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 SAR member Alene Lindstrand (pictured at left) shares word that she is a participating member of the newly formed Marijuana Advisory Committee (MAC), sponsored by the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency.
She will attend as a representative for property rights.
Should a REALTOR® or Landlord become aware of any issues or concerns that are marijuana-related in some way, please call Alene, 859-7657, or email at
collie_mamma@msn.com
so she can share such issues or concerns with the MAC at its meetings.
Your help is appreciated.
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REALTOR® Victory in U.S. House
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A landslide vote in the U.S. House of Representatives, last week, bodes well for easing limits on condo sales.
The count was 427-0 when the House passed the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
Among other provisions, the bill would force the Federal Housing Administration to ease rules and restrictions that have essentially turned the agency's once-vibrant condominium-unit financing program into a minefield for would-be purchasers, condo associations and lenders.
This legislation, supported by REALTORS®, now goes to the Senate.
Read more in the Washington Post,
online here.
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NAR TechEdge
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NAR TechEdge is coming to Coeur d'Alene -
Tuesday, March 8th!
This full-day event teaches REALTORS® the latest business technology skills and trends changing the real estate industry.
Register for this professional development event and walk out with action items to build your business.
If you're a real estate agent eager to learn about how the latest technologies can impact real estate, this event is for you!
Visit the NAR TechEdge website to learn more and register,
online here.
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Broker Symposium
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Enjoy REALTOR
® education designed specifically for Designated Brokers, Branch Managers, and Team Leaders.
Plan now to attend the
Washington REALTORS® Broker Symposium, Thursday,
March 17th, at the SeaTac Convention Center.
Take away actionable and useful information to use in your business for improved function, profitability, and fun!
Visit the event web page to learn more and register,
online here.
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Membership Meeting & Ethics Class
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Your SAR is pleased to share details on its next quarterly Membership Luncheon and Education Excellence event:
Thursday, March 31st, at CenterPlace Event Center in Spokane Valley.
This event will feature a 7.5 clock hour Code of Ethics class, which meets your four-year requirement.
If you have not taken a Code of Ethics class since January 1, 2013, you need to take this class (before the end of the year)!
Get a discount on this required class - and - enjoy lunch with the latest news from your association - all for only $40 ($55 after March 21st)!
See the event flyer (pictured above) online here.
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2016 Education Requirements
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By the current rule, you need to take a Code of Ethics class once in every four-year cycle. That means that
if you have not taken a Code of Ethics class since January 1, 2013,
then you need to take a COE class before the end of this year!
This COE requirement also applies to appraisers.
Check the SAR's class schedule and register for a class via the Member Portal:
By the new rule, which starts on January 1, 2017, you must complete a Code of Ethics class once in every two-year cycle. The first two-year cycle will begin January 1, 2017, and end December 31, 2018.
While you're checking, NAR, SAR, and WA-DOL require you to take other classes in varying cycles, too.
For example, SAR requires you to take a Purchase & Sale Agreement class once in a four-year cycle; the Washington State Department of Licensing requires you to take the Core Curriculum class once in a two-year cycle.
If you have not taken a Purchase & Sale Agreement class since January 1, 2013, then you need to take a P&S class before the end of this year!
This P&S requirement does not apply to commercial members or appraisers
See a handy guide to WA-DOL, NAR and SAR education requirements (pictured above), online here.
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| 2016 REALTOR® Education |
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Quality of Education
through SAR/WR Education Instructors
Here is the latest class listing of your SAR - offering the best live and local continuing real estate education classes for 2016.
Click on each class title,
underlined in blue, to bring up a flyer for that class - suitable for posting in your office.
Register for these classes
online here:
Please be in touch with
Debbie at the SAR if you have any questions about these classes or your license education requirements, by phone at
326-9222 or by
email.
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SAR CALENDAR
Click on the image below to see the current SAR calendar
showing dates and times of classes, committees and events.
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2016 SAR Dues Past Due
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Your SAR dues for 2016 are now past due.
Thank you if you have already paid them!
Dues may still be paid until
February 29th but must, now, include the 10% late penalty.
Click on the image above to pay your SAR dues for 2016 online now or to print your invoice and pay by mail, or pay in person at the SAR: 1924 North Ash Street.
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Self-employed Tax Center
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The IRS says you are self-employed if any of the following apply to you.
Visit the IRS Self-employed Individuals Tax Center, online here.
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Open House Event Advertising
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Your SAR Communications & Member Services Committee has negotiated special advertising packages for members participating in the Spokane REALTORS® Open House Weekend, April 23rd and 24th.
This sixth-annual event will attract hundreds of potential buyers to hundreds of participating open houses in the largest open house event of the year!
Watch the Weekly Notices for more event details in coming weeks.
See the special SAR member advertising opportunity offered by The Spokesman-Review, online here.
See the special SAR member advertising opportunity offered by The Inlander, online here.
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Legal Hotline Mailbag: Right to Reject
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Does a Seller have the right to reject an offer from a Buyer if the Buyer is using a specific Lender?
Washington REALTOR
S® Legal Hotline attorney
Annie Fitzsimmons answers that question, this week, in her ongoing video series,
Legal Hotline Mailbag.
See the six-minute video online here:
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Legal Hotline Mailbag #13
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Exclusive Member Benefits
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Membership has its benefits. What are your benefits as a member of the National Association of REALTORS
®?
NAR has produced a new (February 2016) video to let you know what your exclusive member benefits are in our national association.
See the six-minute video online here:
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Exclusive Member Benefits
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WCR March Event
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The Spokane - Eastern Washington Chapter of Women's Council of REALTORS
® invites you to its March event -
Thursday, March 3rd -
New Tools for your Toobox!
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REALTORS® Vision Insurance
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REALTORS
® Insurance Marketplace now offers REALTORS
® Vision Insurance, designed and priced exclusively for you and your family.
Plans provide savings on exams, frames, lenses, and other health expenses. There are two plans from which to choose, each with its own unique saving benefits.
Get a free quote on your vision insurance,
online here.
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| ListHub Report for January |
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| Market Activity Report - January |
The SAR Market Activity Report for
January is now online.
See the latest report - and archived reports -
online here.
See the January 2016 summary report (pictured above) online here.
See the 2015 year-to-date (year end) summary report (pictured above) online here.
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| Member Roster Update |
Click here to view the latest
Member Roster Update - listing new and resigned members and companies.
Send a message to Angie at the SAR with any changes.
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2016 Officers & Directors
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Susie Luby
2016 SAR President
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868-9468
SECRETARY:
John L. Scott Spokane
990-1326
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