June 21, 2021
Contact-less merchandise pick up is available at SPAAR during office business hours. Due to Covid, the SPAAR building is closed to members through June 30, 2021. Email spaar@spaar.com or call (651) 776-6000 with any questions.
In this issue of SPAAR's eNews:
  • SPAAR 2022 director opportunities extended through June 30
  • Learn the latest about SPAAR's Advocacy
  • Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs
  • Third quarter MLS invoices are due June 30
  • Forms of note to be updated on August 1
  • Minnesota Housing seeks input from SPAAR members
  • We Care collection drive for those serving welcomes donations
  • Housing Market Statistics
  • Join SPAAR's Facebook group for members only
  • Welcome, new members!
SPAAR 2022 director opportunities extended through June 30
SPAAR's 2021 Nominating Committee is looking to fill three director positions for 2022. 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.
  
Benefits of serving on the Board of Directors include:
  • Opportunities to both learn from and teach others
  • Direct involvement in decisions that impact the Association
  • A broader professional network of members as well as community and civic leaders
  • New experiences that develop professional and personal skills
  • Social opportunities that often lead to lasting friendships
 
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.

Interested members may apply here for a director or officer position. All applications are due by June 30. Contact Tracey Douglas at tdouglas@spaar.com with any questions.
Learn the latest about SPAAR's Advocacy
Learn the latest news about SPAAR's Advocacy around local, state and national issues. SPAAR’s Government Affairs Directors, Simon Opatz and Becky Wegscheid, put out a monthly Advocacy Report detailing the issues at each of these levels.

Read June’s Advocacy Report here and sign up for the mailing list here.
Signs, signs, everywhere there's signs
In today's bustling home market it's no surprise there is an uptick of signage for open houses and sales.

SPAAR staff wants to share a friendly reminder to check the sign ordinances in the areas where you do business as rules vary from city to city.

For your reference, SPAAR's website includes a list of local and regional regulations by city.

Questions? Feel free to email SPAAR at spaar@spaar.com or call (651) 776-6000.
Third quarter MLS invoices are due June 30
Third quarter MLS billing notices were sent to members via email on June 2 from billing@spaar.com. As a reminder, payment must be received on or before June 30 to avoid suspension of MLS access. If not paid on or before June 30, you will incur a $25 reinstatement fee. Click here to access your portal account.
 
Remember to check spam or junk folders if the email isn't found in your inbox. Questions regarding your third quarter MLS fees? Contact the Association at (651) 776-6000.
Forms of note to be updated on August 1
The following forms, as shared by Minnesota Realtors®, are set to be revised August 1, 2021:
Minnesota Housing seeks input from SPAAR members
Minnesota Housing knows homeownership is important and wants to learn from SPAAR members' experience in regard to its programs. Minnesota Housing is asking members to take a few minutes to share your thoughts about its programs and services. Responses are anonymous and feedback will be used to help improve programs and experiences with Minnesota Housing. This survey is taking place during June, which is also National Homeownership Month.
 
The survey will close on June 30, 2021.
We Care collection drive for those serving welcomes donations
SPAAR has been supporting the Blue Star Mothers program, which puts together the We Care packages, for a number of years. Learn more about Blue Star Mothers and the We Care collection drive here.

A We Care package recipient shared the following heartfelt comment: “I wanted to reach out and say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the care packages that you recently sent the soldiers. There is nothing more uplifting than receiving a package of love from back home! Thank you for all that you do to support the troops. From this side we appreciate it greatly. God bless you and your team.”

Consider promoting the We Care collection opportunity with your clients, real estate professionals and others in your network or sphere.
Housing Market Statistics
Get up-to-date Twin Cities housing market information here.
SPAAR provides four different types of reports so you can offer your clients the most accurate housing data available. Click below to see how the market is doing:
Connect with SPAAR
Join SPAAR's Facebook group for members only
Check out the SPAAR Facebook page created specifically for members here.
Welcome, new members!
Introducing SPAAR's newest members. Welcome, all! We're glad you're here.