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
July 22, 2022
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New!
Spokane Leading with
Housing Solutions
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"We took a giant step in meeting our housing needs."
Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward recorded a video message to the community with those words after a historic City Council vote, Monday night.
Council unanimously passed an ordinance that loosens zoning restrictions for one year to allow construction of duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes across the city.
Watch Mayor Woodward's video message here - it runs about two minutes.
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New!
Spokane City Council OKs
one-year zoning change allowing multi-family housing, townhouses
in all residential zones
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Make way for the “missing middle.”
The Spokane City Council signed off Monday on a temporary zoning change to open up the city to more multifamily housing styles and townhomes, options that have been defined as ”missing middle” housing.
The interim zoning ordinance will allow duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes and townhomes in all residential zones citywide for one year. The ordinance has no restrictions on the allowable number of attached townhouses.
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2023 SAR Leadership Nominations Now Open!
Due by Friday, August 5th
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Nominations are open for directors to serve on your association board for 2023-2024.
There are five, two-year terms available on the board.
Nominees for directorships must be REALTOR® members of the Association who have:
(i) served on a minimum of two (2) standing committees within the seven (7) years prior to the time of the election;
(ii) served on one (1) standing committee within the three (3) years prior to the time of the election; or
(iii) who are currently serving, or within the one (1) year prior to the time of the election have served, as President of the Young Professionals Network or President of the Women’s Council of REALTORS®.
If a candidate has served on only one (1) standing committee within the three (3) years prior to the time of the election, that candidate must also attend two (2) Board of Directors meetings within the twelve (12) months prior to running for Director.
To place a name in nomination with the Nominating Committee, please complete the application forms, offered here.
You may email your completed forms to Sharon@SpokaneRealtor.com, FAX to the SAR at 324-8650 or mail to: SAR, 1924 N Ash, Spokane, WA 99205, by Friday, August 5th.
If you have questions, please contact Eric Etzel at 995-2833 or Sharon Houston at 326-9222.
Thank you for participating in the leadership of your association!
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Spokane REALTORS® Endorse Legislative Candidates |
The Spokane Association of REALTORS® has early-endorsed a slate of legislative candidates for the 2022 election season.
These candidates are among those who have served as REALTOR® champions in the legislature.
Legislative Dist/Name
· 3rd Rep. Marcus Riccelli
· 6th Rep. Jenny Graham
· 6th Rep. Mike Volz
· 7th Sen. Shelly Short
· 7th Rep. Joel Kretz
· 7th Rep. Jacquelin Maycumber
· 9th Rep. Mary Dye
Among the factors used in making this determination, has been their voting record on critical housing legislation, cooperation, and leadership on real estate issues.
Ballots are in the mail now. Primary Election Day is August 2nd.
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Spokane REALTORS® Endorse Commissioner Candidates |
The Spokane Association of REALTORS® (SAR) proudly announces its endorsement for five Spokane County Commissioner candidates, all of whom will advocate for housing and home ownership in the 2022 Elections:
Spokane County Commissioner Endorsements
Dist. 1 Chris Jordan
Dist. 2 Michael Cathcart
Dist. 3 Josh Kerns (incumbent)
Dist 4. Mary Kuney (incumbent)
Dist 5. Al French (incumbent)
Ballots are in the mail now. Primary Election Day is August 2nd.
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Next week!
You are Invited!
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Please join us as we host a reception with the Spokane Homebuilders Association for Spokane County Commissioner Al French, a longtime housing advocate running for re-election.
Join us for hors d'oeuvres and drinks at the home of Builder Director Nick Barnes and wife Natalie, where you will Commissioner French's take on policies facing Spokane County and how these will affect our community and your business.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 27, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
WHERE: 5301 S Glendora Drive
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New!
Quarterly Membership Meeting
and
Fair Housing Class (6.0 clock hours)
Thursday, August 18th
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Early Registration: August 8th
Space is limited!
Includes Class, Lunch,
and Quarterly Membership Meeting
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All REALTORS® licensed before 6/1/2022 need to have this class before 6/1/2023, per DOL guidelines. |
DOL has implemented Substitute Senate Bill 5378.
The bill requires education on Fair Housing for new licensees and renewals.
It applies to real estate brokers and managing brokers and went into effect June 1st, 2022.
This is part of the required 30-hour continuing education instruction.
The first active renewal after June 1st, 2022, must include the 6-hour Washington Real Estate Fair housing class. With every renewal afterward, licensees must complete a 3-hour course.
The purpose of this course is to introduce real estate brokers and managing brokers to the federal Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.) and the Washington Law Against Discrimination (chapter 49.60 RCW) as it relates to real estate transactions.
The course will teach real estate brokers and managing brokers the historical and societal context of housing discrimination, legal framework intended to prevent housing discrimination, and steps to take to prevent housing discrimination.
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Not an SAR member? We'd love to have you join us!
Please click on the door to register.
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New!
Women's Council of REALTORS®
Mix & Mingle
Thursday, August 18
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Prohibition Gastropub
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Come Join Us for an Afternoon of Networking, Food, Drink & Fun!
It's summer time and we are ready to Network!
Come join us for great food, a cocktail and quality conversations!
Tickets available until 2 PM on August 17, 2022.
At the door pricing $45 (if space allows).
Food and one drink included.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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New!
Window to the Law:
Fair Housing Update
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The Fair Housing Act is more than do’s and don’ts, rights, and penalties. Fair Housing protects your business as real estate professionals who depend on a free, open market with equal opportunity.
In this video, get the tips and tools you need now to understand and comply with this important law.
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Free!
“Open the Door to Leads”
Wednesday, 8/10 Noon-1pm
at the SAR (1924 North Ash Street)
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This lunch and learn is free to attend. Join Nicole Malubay for an hour to learn what to do Before, During & After to get leads from EVERY Open House!
She has a lot to cover in only 60 mins.
Come early and be ready to take notes of all the things you don't want to forget.
Bring all your questions and scenarios for the Q&A at the end.
Nicole is not from Spokane, so she had to find a way to get leads.
Open Houses became her thing to get those leads.
She's done so many Open Houses she even won Rookie of the Year.
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New!
Mistaken Identity: Forms
Part 6 - Form 22B and Form 22Q
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Annie Fitzsimmons, WR's Legal Hotline lawyer, is back for episode six of "Mistaken Identity: Forms" to talk about the mistaken use of Form 22Q (Sale Pending) when working with a home sale contingent buyer (a 22B buyer) ...after they've sold their home!
Listen in as Annie breaks down this mistaken use of NWMLS forms.
The video runs about four minutes.
See past videos in this series online here:
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Fierce competition in the industry didn’t stop REALTORS® from increasing their transaction sides and income over the last year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ newly released 2022 Member Profile.
The booming housing market has prompted more people to pursue a real estate career, as NAR’s membership rose to an all-time high of 1.56 million in 2021, up from 1.49 million in 2020, the report shows.
That means real estate pros may have to compete more for customers. But it’s not the competition that REALTORS® cite as the top challenge blocking them from closing more sales—it’s the national inventory shortage, the NAR survey shows.
Still, the typical member had 12 transaction sides in 2021, up from 10 in 2020, though COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 need to be taken into consideration.
Also, the typical sales volume rose from $2.1 million in 2020 to $2.6 million in 2021, according to the survey.
With more transactions under their belts, REALTORS®’ median gross income has ticked up as well, rising from $43,300 in 2020 to $54,300 in 2021.
Experience level tends to matter greatly when it comes to income level. Fifty-seven percent of members who have two years or less of experience earned less than $10,000 in 2021, the report shows. On the other hand, 45% of members with more than 16 years of experience earned more than $100,000.
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The SAR extends its condolences to Bobbie Fowler Greenland, Kelly Right Real Estate of Spokane.
Bobbi’s husband, Jerry Greenland, passed on Thursday, July 14th, from cancer.
A Celebration on Life will be held on August 1st from 4:30 - 9:00 pm at the Big Barn Brewery and Bodacious Berrys located at 16004 N. Appelwood Ln., Mead (Greenbluff area).
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The SAR extends its condolences to the friends and family of Bruce Baldwin, Windermere Cornerstone, husband of Jolene Baldwin, Windermere Cornerstone.
Bruce passed on Saturday, July 16th.
Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26th at Hamblen Park Presbyterian Church, 4102 S Crestline St., Spokane WA 99203.
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The SAR extends its condolences to the friends and family of Brent Johnson, NAI Black, husband of Stephanie Johnson, First American Title, son of Jeff Johnson, NAI Black, and son-in-law of Karene Loman, Keller Williams Spokane - Branch.
Brent passed on Thursday, July 14th, in a motorcycle accident.
Services will be announced later.
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The SAR extends its condolences to the friends and family of Christian Wold, Professional Realty Services.
Christian passed on Tuesday, July 12th, in a motorcycle accident.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 22nd, at the Faith Bible Church, 440 W Cora Ave., Spokane, WA 99205.
In lieu of flowers the family has set up a go fund me account in the name of Wold Family.
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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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Not an SAR member? We'd love to have you join us! Please click on the door (above) to register. |
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Next week!
Purchase & Sale
with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
Tuesday, July 26 8:30-12:30
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Thursday, July 28 8:30-Noon
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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Next week!
Everything you Wanted to Know about Mobile Homes
with Angie DeArth
Wednesday, July 27 1-4
3.0 clock hours
You can sign up to take this class in-person at the SAR or you can zoom in.
This is the class you've been asking from: A Manufactured home on land or a leased lot in a park? Who holds the title? Elimination - is it needed or was it done? Labor & Industries inspections? Where is the VIN number? Sales tax & excise tax? Closing costs, who pays for what? And, all the pesky forms from so many different agencies: DOL, DOR, LPO, NWMLS, UCC, L&I.
Don't miss out on this very informational class on Mobile Homes!
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Current Issues in WA Residential Real Estate with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
Tuesday, August 9 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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Purchase & Sale with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
Thursday, August 11 8:30-5:00
7.5 clock hours
You can sign up to take this class in-person at the SAR or you can zoom in.
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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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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New!
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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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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June 2022
Home Sales Report
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June 2022
Year-to-Date Home Sales Report
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June 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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