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 15, 2022
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New!
Taco Tuesday Summer Reprise
Post-pandemic Member Mixer
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It was back! Tuesday, this week, saw the return of Taco Tuesday for the second of three times this summer as a post-pandemic member mixer.
Here's a one-minute video of the event so you can see yourself, or see for yourself:
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Taco Tuesday began last year and was inspired by the several hundred new members who had joined the SAR during the pandemic yet never met any association colleagues or even been in the association building.
The event was such a hit last year that the Membership Committee decided to bring it back three times this summer.
This week's event was the second of three.
The third and final Taco Tuesday of 2022 will be in the association parking lot on August 16th.
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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 [email protected], 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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New!
Spokane REALTORS® Endorse Legislative Candidates
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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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New!
Spokane REALTORS® Endorse Commissioner Candidates
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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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This week, the Spokane County auditor's office is mailing out more than 356,000 ballots.
The auditors office has already mailed nearly 7,000 ballots to military members.
Once ballots arrive, voters can mail them or place them in county drop boxes as soon as they want.
Ballots sent through the mail must be postmarked by Aug. 2.
County drop boxes lock at 8 p.m. on election day (August 2nd).
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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!
Spokane County real estate market sees uptick in available homes in June
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Homebuyers in Spokane County found more available properties in June as rising interest rates slowed the intense competition that included multiple offers and cash bidding wars.
Housing inventory in June reached its highest level in more than two years, exceeding more than a month of supply for the first time since May 2020, according to the Spokane Association of Realtors. That means it would take a little more than a month to sell all properties listed on the market.
For comparison, the county’s housing inventory was about 12 days in June 2021.
“We’re seeing less cash offers and so you are going to have opportunity, especially with more inventory, for buyers to go out there and be successful with home purchases,” said Tom Hormel, Realtor at RE/MAX of Spokane and 2023 president-elect for the Spokane Association of Realtors.
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City of Spokane tackles housing shortages with slew of changes |
The Spokane City Council has passed a series of initial steps to begin the process of adding more housing to the Spokane area. Recent census numbers confirm. Spokane is about 25-thousand housing units short.
In this first phase, council members agreed to:
- Adding in Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in most areas of the city
- Agreed to reduce requirements on developments under 20 homes
- Eliminate “transition zones” from city code
SAR Governmental Affairs Director Darin Watkins has created a page to share more details about this from a REALTOR®'s point of view.
You'll find that resource online here:
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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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According to the FBI, personal data breaches were the third-most reported Internet crime in 2021.
You and your team members can learn how to avoid a data security breach by creating a solid data security plan in the latest Window to the Law video.
It runs about four minutes.
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- Tuesday, August 9 at 9 am PDT
- Wednesday September 14 at 11 am PDT
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In this one-hour webinar, you’ll gain the skills necessary to put together a winning listing presentation, by:
Helping your sellers digest information in a way that helps them make better decisions
Interpreting data and identifying trends
Exploring RPR’s two CMA tools to guide you in preparing a complete listing packet.
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New!
Mistaken Identity: Forms
Part 5 - Form 38A is not the same as Form 39
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Our Legal Hotline Series, Mistaken Identity: Forms is back with episode 5.
In this video Annie Fitzsimmons (Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline lawyer) talks about why the Form 38A (the backup addendum) is NOT the same thing as a Form 39 (the second buyer’s addendum).
This mistaken identity runs into issues when the seller has sold their home to a ‘Form 22B buyer’ — a home sale contingent buyer — and the seller is still looking for another buyer (a ‘bumping buyer’) in case this initial buyer isn’t able to satisfy or waive their home sale contingency.
Watch now for Annie’s explanation of which form is right for the job.
The video runs about four minutes.
See past videos in this series online here:
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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 tap on the door (above) to register. |
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Next week!
TransactionDesk Class
with Eric Johnson
Monday, 7/18 1:00-4:00
3.0 clock hours
In-person at the SAR
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!
Code of Ethics - Our Promise to Professionalism
with Karene Loman
Tuesday, 7/19 9:00-12:30
3.5 clock hours
You can sign up to take this class in-person at the SAR or you can zoom in.
Remember, you must take a Code of Ethics class once between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2024. This class meets those requirements.
This class will include the following objectives:
- Heighten awareness of the key tenets of the Code of Ethics.
- Appreciation for the role the Code can and should play in professional lives.
- Enhances professionalism and competency.
- Encourages REALTORS® to view their Code of Ethics as a living, viable guide in their daily dealings with clients, customers, and the public
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Purchase & Sale
with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
Tuesday 7/26 8:30-12:30
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Thursday 7/28 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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Everything you Wanted to Know about Mobile Homes
with Angie DeArth
Wednesday 7/27 1:00-4:00
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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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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You be the Judge!
An opportunity to learn from real cases in real courts.
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Congratulations to Deb Moore, Coldwell Banker Tomlinson S – June/July Wake Up Call Gift Card Winner!
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You be the Judge is on summer recess and will be back in August.
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First-Time Homebuying 101: Everything a homebuyer needs to succeed in today’s market |
REALTOR.COM® has created a free downloadable ebook First-Time Homebuying 101: Everything a homebuyer needs to succeed in today’s market.
The volume was written by the news editors at Realtor.com® in plain language, without jargon, and is updated for 2022.
This ebook is free of charge to download and share with your buying clients.
In this book, we won’t barrage you with a slew of statistics or obscure terms. We firmly believe that even the most complex aspects of real estate can be explained in plain old English. Our aim is to help you feel more confident throughout the homebuying process that you’re asking the right questions, making thoughtful decisions, and ultimately choosing the very best home for you.
Judy Dutton
Editor
Realtor.com
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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!
June 2022
Home Sales Report
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New!
June 2022
Year-to-Date Home Sales Report
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New!
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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