|
Exhibit A
|
BULLETIN
"EXHIBIT A" will be required on all properties listed in the MLS in Spokane County, effective
Tuesday, July 5, 2016.
The MLS Steering Committee recommended, and the Board of Directors approved, the requirement that an "Exhibit A" be uploaded as an Associated Document on all properties in Spokane County within the next business day of the listing being input in the MLS.
In order of best business practices, Exhibit A could be:
- the Exhibit A page from a preliminary title report from a title company;
- the last recorded deed for the property, confirmed by the title company that it is still accurate, with "Exhibit A" written at the top; or
- the legal description from the county website parcel summary with "Exhibit A" written at the top. However, this should be used only in an absolute pinch if #1 or #2 is not available for some reason.
If not uploaded within the next business day, the fine will be as follows:
Tier 1 Violation Fines:
First Violation
if timely corrected (within 72 hours) - $0
if not timely corrected - $100
Second Violation
$200
Third and Subsequent Violations
$300
Uncorrected Violation
1st Additional Fine Period - $200
2nd and subsequent Additional Fine Periods - $400
Maximum accumulated fine for a single Violation - $2,000
Additional Violations after maximum fine reached -
MLS Suspension*.
Failure to pay fines - MLS Suspension*.
*Suspension is for no less than thirty (30) days nor more than one (1) year.
Download a one-sheet bulletin with this content (pictured above, suitable for sharing around your office,
online here.
|
|
zipForm Annual Renewals
|
TransactionDesk is an integrated transaction management solution provided by the Spokane Association of REALTORS®.
Please take advantage of training classes being offered at the SAR office.
The next TransactionDesk Basics class will be held on Thursday, June 23, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
THIS CLASS IS FULL!
The next TransactionDesk Basics class is on Thursday, June 30, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. To register, just click on the MLS Training button on the home page of Paragon.
You can also click here for TransactionDesk Resources or the TransactionDesk Resources button on Paragon for additional help.
Also, if you have chosen to continue using zipForm, you may need to complete your annual renewal.
There should be no charge to renew your zipForm account, so if you are prompted to renew when you log in to zipForm, you can select renew now and confirm your email address and phone number.
If you need help with your renewal, please contact zipForm at 800-383-9805 or online here.
|
|
Tax Planning Webcast
|
April 15 may come around just once a year, but for anyone who runs his/her own business, tax season never ends.
From preparing and filing estimated taxes to keeping records and understanding the nuances of deductions, taxes are complex and require regular attention.
REALTOR® Magazine will host a live webcast on
Thursday, June 23, 2016, from
11 a.m. to noon Spokane time, that will focus on steps REALTORS® can take throughout the year to make sure they're prepared when it's time to file their tax return.
Panelists will include
Peter Baker of Business Planning Group in Washington, D.C., and
Linda de Marlor of Tax-Masters, Inc., Rockville, Md.
|
|
Non-Owner-Occupant
|
Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline attorney
Annie Fitzsimmons has a new video for you that addresses the Department of Licensing's issue with not having proper documentation for any occupants in a property prior to taking possession (or after), when the transaction has closed.
See Annie's video, about four minutes long, online here:
|
|
|
Documentation of Non-Owner-Occupant
|
|
|
CRT Labs
|
The National Association of REALTORS®' Center for REALTOR® Technology has established a laboratory to test and study the sensors, software and other high-tech systems that are increasingly being used to manage temperature, air quality, security and other aspects of residential and commercial buildings.
CRT Labs, an initiative of NAR's Center for REALTOR® Technology, also works with companies that design and produce smart home technology to ensure that the real estate industry has a voice in how these systems evolve.
Learn more in this video.
|
| Rental Car Discount for Members |
Need a rental car for business or pleasure?
NAR has negotiated special rates for members with Hertz that you can start using now!
Visit the Hertz online to check out their rates and reserve your car now, online here.
|
|
PSA Addenda
|
Did you ever wish there was a class to go over all the possible addenda to the Purchase and Sale Agreement?
If so, your wish will come true
Thursday, August 18th!
Your SAR proudly presents an all-new, four clock-hour class on Purchase and Sale Agreement addenda, focusing on all the additional forms that can be added to the PSA document - the foundation of the transaction between buyers and sellers of real estate.
See the class flyer (pictured above), with class details and registration information,
online here.
Watch a personal welcome to this class from instructor
Sabrina Jones-Schroeder, online here:
|
|
REALTOR ® Safety - Empower Yourself
|
It's here - by popular demand and professional need - a new clock-hour class for REALTOR® safety!
Thursday, September 22nd, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
at your SAR
Real estate professionals are in dangerous positions every day, young, old, man or woman. You must equip yourself with basic safety concepts and habits.
Curriculum created and presented by
Beale Luebben and
Sabrina Jones-Schroeder.
You'll be glad you've taken this invaluable training opportunity!
See the class flyer (pictured above),
online here.
Watch a personal welcome to the class from instructors
Beale Luebben and
Sabrina Jones-Schroeder, online here:
|
|
|
REALTOR® Safety - Empower Yourself
|
|
|
Lunch & Learn: Mistakes & Blunders
|
Learn from all the common mistakes and blunders other people make on the Purchase and Sale Agreement at the July Lunch and Learn at your SAR:
See the event flyer with more details (pictured above),
online here.
|
|
FREE RPR Workshop
|
RPR is coming to town and offering a free workshop covering exciting technology that is available free for all REALTORS®!
Did we mention it's free?
The event will be Monday, August 1st, from 2-4 p.m. at the SAR, hosted by a live and in person RPR representative who knows her stuff and welcomes your questions.
More information is available in the event flyer (pictured above), online here.
|
| 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.
|
|
|
The Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals
|
NEXT WEEK!
Thursday, June 23 -
The Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals - with
Linda Miller Sheets.
Registration: Noon
Class: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
4.0 clock hours
Thursday, August 18 -
What else do we need? Purchase and Sale agreement addenda - with
Sabrina Jones-Schroeder.
Registration: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
at the SAR
4.0 clock hours
|
|
|
REALTOR® Safety - Empower Yourself
|
Thursday, September 22 -
REALTOR® Safety - Empower Yourself - with
Beale Luebben and
Sabrina Jones-Schroeder.
ALL NEW CLASS - by popular demand and professional necessity!
Registration: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
at the SAR
3.0 clock hours
|
|
 |
|
SAR CALENDAR
Click on the image below to see the current SAR calendar
showing dates and times of classes, committees and events.
|
|
CALL FOR ACTION
|
The United States Senate is missing an opportunity to improve housing markets across the country, and we need your help to tell them to get to work and make homeownership a priority!
Take action now to urge your Senators to pass H.R. 3700, the "Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016," a bill that makes needed reforms to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) condominium loan program, federal-assisted housing programs and Rural Housing Service loan programs.
Bottom Line: This bill makes buying a condo A LOT easier by expanding opportunities for first-time homebuyers and streamlining rural housing programs for low-income rental residents. Condominiums are among the most affordable homeownership options for first-time homebuyers, as well as lower income borrowers, but barriers to safe, affordable mortgage credit for condos still exist. H.R. 3700 takes a number of steps to address those concerns.
The House of Representatives passed this bill unanimously with a bipartisan vote of 427-0 and now we need the Senate to act!
Even if your business model is not based on Condominium or Rural Housing Service transactions, all REALTORS® need to band together on this Call for Action. Although it may not affect you directly, the next one could very well be of critical importance to your business.
Please support your REALTOR® family by responding to this important Call for Action!
|
|
RPAC Works for You!
|
The
REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) promotes the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States.
The purpose of RPAC is clear:
you and your fellow REALTORS® raise and spend money to elect candidates who understand and support your interests.
The money to accomplish this comes from voluntary contributions made by
you and your fellow REALTORS®.
These are not members' dues; this is money given freely by
you and your fellow REALTORS® in recognition of how important campaign fundraising is to the political process.
RPAC doesn't buy votes.
RPAC enables
you and your fellow REALTORS® to support candidates that support the issues that are important to your profession and livelihood.
How can you participate in RPAC?
We're glad you asked!
First, watch the two-minute
REALTOR® Party informational video online here:
Then, click here to invest in RPAC right now:
The Spokane Association of REALTORS® (a trade association) sends the Weekly Notices exclusively to its members, executives and employees (a restricted class). This is not a public solicitation for contributions. This email therefore complies with federal campaign finance law.
|
|
MLS Fees Due
|
Third Quarter MLS fees have been posted to the SAR member portal. Your payment is due by
June 30th.
Please
email Brenda at the SAR if you have a question about your fees or contact her by phone at
326-9222.
Thank you!
|
|
Member Value Plus
|
The National Association of REALTORS® created the MVP Program to encourage members to take actions that will benefit NAR and its members, as well as to reward members for being an active participant in their association.
Active involvement is the best way to maximize your membership, as well as the best way to make the association and all our members more successful. And, those members who take the most active role are rewarded with resources that can continue to strengthen their own business.
View a step-by-step video on how members can participate in an MVP Action and redeem an MVP Reward.
See the two-minute video online here:
|
|
WR Business Symposium
|
Washington REALTORS® invites you to its 2016 Business Symposium, September 29th at Sea-Tac Convention Center.
What you'll take away from the Business Symposium . . .
· 7.5 Clock Hours
· Create a prospecting program that is effective and adds to your business profitability
· Understand real estate advertising do's and don'ts
· Recognize the legal requirements regarding property advertisement
· Calculate the cost of advertisement and evaluate promotion effectiveness
More details on the Business Symposium and online registration are available here.
|
|
2016 SAR Golf Tournament
|
The
2016 SAR Golf Tournament will be
Thursday, July 21st, at Downriver Golf Course.
Participation is limited to 144 golfing entrants only so register today!
See the event flyer with more information (pictured above),
online here.
|
|
Garden Tour
|
|
|
|
The Spokesman-Review_Dan Pelle photo
|
THIS WEEKEND!
Spokane is a gardening town filled with hidden gems.
A garden tour is your invitation to explore them and be inspired.
The first tour of the season,
Spokane in Bloom, is Saturday.
Put on by the Inland Empire Gardeners, the tour will feature five Spokane Valley gardens.
Learn more about the
Spokane in Bloom garden tour in
The Spokesman-Review,
online here.
|
|
Father's Day
|
This Sunday is Father's Day.
This national holiday came to be by the efforts of a Spokane woman, Sonora Smart Dodd.
The historic Dodd House - 603 South Arthur street (pictured above) - will be open Father's Day afternoon, this Sunday, for free public tours. This modest craftsman style house is on the Spokane Historic and National Historic registers.
Learn the story behind the mother of Father's Day, online here:
|
|
|
The Mother of Father's Day
|
|
| Market Activity Report - May |
The SAR Market Activity Report for
May is now online.
See the latest full report - and archived full reports -
online here.
See the May 2016 Snapshot Report (pictured above) online here.
See the 2016 Year-to-date Snapshot report (pictured above) online here.
|
|
Member Roster Update
|
Click here to view the latest Member Roster Update - listing new and resigned members and companies.
Click here to view the latest list of MLS Subscription Waivers - approved by the Board of Directors.
|
| Suggestion Box |
| 
|
Presented by your Spokane Association of REALTORS® 
See what's NEW at
|
|
2016 Officers & Directors
|
|
|
|
Susie Luby
2016 SAR President
|
868-9468
SECRETARY:
John L. Scott Spokane
990-1326
TREASURER:
|
|
