SPAAR provides list of organizations where help is welcome
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In the aftermath of George Floyd's death, SPAAR is sharing opportunities for members who are interested to volunteer in short, mid and long-term rebuilding efforts. In addition, there are resources listed to educate about racial injustice in our communities, information about how to donate good or funds as well as how to engage in actions that bring about necessary change.
Learn more here
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SPAAR's in-person closure is through September 30 for the safety of all
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To protect the health and safety of SPAAR members, visitors and staff, SPAAR’s Executive Committee, comprised of Realtor® members, has voted to suspend all in-person classes, events and meetings through September 30.
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SPAAR continues to follow the orders issued by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. SPAAR staff members continue to assist members Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:45pm.
Need an item from SPAAR's store? Call SPAAR at (651) 776-6000 to place your order and pay online for a no-contact pick up.
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Looking for continuing education or networking opportunities? Check out all of SPAAR's upcoming events!
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Virtual education offered through SPAAR in place of in-person classes, meetings and events, which are cancelled through September 30
SPAAR's in-person education offerings have been cancelled through September 30 in an effort to keep members, instructors and staff safe. See below for virtual education offerings.
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SPAAR new members in 2020. Welcome, all!
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Take part in free CE and non-CE classes for SPAAR members
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SPAAR is offering the following education classes, including many with free CE. You may click on the highlighted link to register.
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SPAAR's New Member Orientation is currently offered online
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SPAAR has resumed its New Member Orientation (NMO) in an online format during the COVID-19 pandemic in order for new members to receive partial completion and a jump start with some great information about the Association, their membership, safety and other resources such as RPR that can be put to use immediately.
New SPAAR members will be contacted via email to register for an upcoming “Day 1” online session; the remainder of SPAAR's original orientation 2-day program continues to be postponed until in-person classes resume at a later date. Contact SPAAR at spaar@spaar.com with any questions.
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Tomorrow is the last day to apply for SPAAR's 2021 Board of Directors
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Have you ever thought about getting involved in the Board of Directors at
the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS®?
SPAAR's 2020 Nominating Committee is looking to fill three director positions for 2021. The position is a three-year term and directors are asked to make attendance a priority for all Board meetings, which typically occur once a month. SPAAR is also accepting applications for its three officer positions: treasurer, president-elect and president.
All candidates must have been a member of the Association for one year prior to the date of the nomination and must be a REALTOR® member in good standing with no ethics violations within the past year.
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NAR offers first-ever Virtual Tech Edge Series
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The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is proud to announce the second event in the Virtual Tech Edge Series: The Social Media Agent on Thursday, July 23 at 11am CST.
Learn best practices and obtain tips to create engaging social media content and strengthen your presence online from an all-star team of national voices
moderated by Bill Lublin
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As part of the Right Tools, Right Now program, NAR is pleased to offer each event 25% off the regular price for NAR members! Each Virtual Tech Edge event registration for NAR members is $14.95 (regular price $19.95). Non-members are welcomed at $29.95.
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SPAAR to host Mapping Prejudice sessions in July
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SPAAR is hosting sessions to learn about and participate in researching for Mapping Prejudice, the study of race-based restrictive covenants and their impact on housing disparities in the Twin Cities. This is an opportunity to make a change, promoting equitable communities and homeownership. One-hour sessions are open to everyone. Registration is required as space is limited.
Register here
(note: Mapping Prejudice is in the process of including the July dates; Joe McKinley can also help with registration if needed).
The upcoming date for Mapping Prejudice is next Wednesday, July 15, from 10-11am.
Contact Joe McKinley at jmckinley@spaar.com with questions or to learn more.
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Implicit bias: opportunities to learn more through training and video
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The mind science experts at
the
Perception Institute
present an online workshop to help members avoid implicit bias in their daily business
interactions. Drawing upon evidence-based research, Perception explains how our brains’ automatic, instant association of stereotypes with particular groups can cause us to treat those who are different from us unfairly, despite our best intentions and often without our conscious awareness.
Perception then applies these concepts to the everyday work of Realtors® and offers strategies to override bias in order to convey respect, ensure fairness and improve business relationships.
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Brush up on RPR and the many resources available
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Interested in a refresher on RPR knowledge and skills? This link is a main dashboard for pre-recorded and live webinars for all sorts of RPR functions from beginner to advanced.
https://blog.narrpr.com/workshops/
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Minnesota Realtors® announces upcoming form changes
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Minnesota Realtors® announced there are several forms that will have changes within the Minnesota Realtors® approved forms effective on August 1 for both commercial and residential in addition to the Covid-19 addendum and amendments that were released in March. SPAAR will share the form updates and specific changes when they are known; they are slated to be shared in the July 2020 Minnesota Realtors® publication with a summary of the specific changes to the forms, which will go in effect on August 1, 2020.
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Add Tech Dump to your calendar on August 14
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SPAAR will hold its annual Tech Dump event on Friday, August 14, from 11am to 2pm at its 325 Roselawn Avenue E location.
Items accepted include computers and computer components, printers and copies, TVs, entertainment and gaming devices, household appliances, phones and fax machines, batteries and items such as DVDs, VHS tapes, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Large appliances and medical and hazardous waste items will not be accepted.
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SPAAR is grateful to its premier sponsors
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