SAR Celebrates Re-opening
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The SAR celebrated its post-pandemic re-opening to in-person service, this week, with complimentary drive-through water and ice cream for members in the SAR parking lot (pictured above) - newly expanded and paved during the year-and-a-half closure.
About two dozen members drove through our parking lot to take part in the event - including new members and affiliate members.
Any new members who joined after March 2020 have only known a closed SAR.
The drive-through event was the idea of, and organized by, the SAR Communications Committee, including members (pictured left to right above) Marilyn Amato, Laura Branning and 2021 Communications Committee chair Katie McDaris Marks, here delivering an ice cream bar to member Mike Crowley who stopped by to chat a while about how business is going and the heat.
Below, Committee/event chair Katie McDaris Marks (photo below, left) visits with member Pamala Whalen (independent appraiser; photo below, right). In-person visits are much more personal and often end with a better appreciation for the talents and skills of the people you meet.
Drive-through visitors included member Abbey Parsons and her son (pictured below) who chose an orange popsicle from the refreshing treats on offer, expertly served by SAR past-president and member Marilyn Amato.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation during the time of COVID-19 as we invented new processes and systems by which to deliver virtual services to members and the public during the shut-down.
A hybrid of in-person and virtual services will be offered together for a while - please engage with your programs and services as you are most comfortable.
It's good to see you again.
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SAR Board Resumes In-person Meetings
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The SAR Board of Directors convened in-person for the first time since March 2020, this week - the first meeting of the body in a year-and-a-half and the first-ever in-person meeting of this year's board - due to the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown.
The meeting was convened at noon Thursday by Chair Pro-tem Eric Etzel, 2021 SAR President-elect (photo above, in blue shirt).
Some members still joined remotely.
Association members are always welcome to come and watch board meetings, typically the first Tuesday of every month.
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Washington Ready
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Washington State fully reopened from the pandemic, last week.
This means changes to what is recommended, and what is still not, across the state.
Here's what it means to your business and real estate:
Washington REALTORS® and the Northwest Multiple Listing Service have provided a Revised FAQ Guidance document to help you comply with the new rules.
Please review the downloadable PDF (pictured above, link below) for clarification on which activities are permitted for REALTORS® and the protocols required for permitted activities.
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REALTORS® Endorse Housing Advocates
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The Spokane Association of REALTORS® (SAR) and the Washington REALTORS® Political Action Committee proudly endorse three Spokane City Council candidates, all of whom will advocate for housing and home ownership in the 2021 Elections:
Spokane City Council
Dist. 1 Jonathan Bingle
Dist. 2 Betsy Wilkerson (incumbent)
Dist. 3 Michael Lish
Each of the candidates met with a team of REALTOR® member volunteers, who made a unanimous choice of those selected. "There has never been a more critical time in our city's history for issues surrounding housing," said SAR President Eric Johnson. "We believe these candidates represent Spokane's best chance at repairing 10 years of under-building in our region."
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Buyers Writing Multiple Offers
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"FANTASTIC video. EVERY agent should be required to watch this! Thank you!"
-Broker comment
How is it that a buyer broker can represent a buyer who writes more than one offer at a time when the buyer can only buy one property?
Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons discusses this question from the buyer and listing broker's perspective.
Watch Annie's newest video online here - it runs about nine minutes:
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Legal Hotline: Buyers Writing Multiple Offers At A Time
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Supra Training Resource Page
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Supra - our lockbox vendor - offers an online resource page brim-full of tips, videos, training sessions, and information to help keep you and your business humming along.
Check it out now, then save the link for future reference.
It's like keeping a Supra tutor in your computer.
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SAR Professional Development
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SAR 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.
REALTORS® Code of Ethics that will help you . . .
Code of Ethics cycle ends
December 31, 2021
Check your Code of Ethics status online now:
Click on the GO button below - your Code of Ethics status will appear in the top-left corner on your home screen if you've completed the class.
All brokers must take this class once every three years. We're currently in the cycle 1/1/2019-12/31/2021. Please note for new agents, completing your first two-year renewal, you must first take the 7.5-hour Code of Ethics and Fair Housing class, within 3 months of joining the SAR, and then you will be eligible for ethics training of not less than three hours of instructional time during the next two-year cycle. The NAR Code of Ethics Class offered at the SAR is a 3.5-hour class called "Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals". Your membership will be suspended, until the class is completed, if this requirement is not met. Please call Tami at 326-9222 with any questions.
NEXT WEEK!
Loving on Listings: A Guide to Listing Paperwork
THIS CLASS REQUIRES A SPEAKER & YOU TO BE ON CAMERA. BE PREPARED!
Tuesday, July 13th; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
3.0 clock hours
Instructor: Karene Loman
You won't want to miss this very informative class on your guide to listings. Some of the items she'll be covering will include: Pre-listing, Pre-title, CC&R's, HOA's, Flood Zones, Condos, ResaleCertificate, FHA Approved and so much more.
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Purchase & Sale with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
THIS CLASS REQUIRES A SPEAKER & YOU TO BE ON CAMERA. BE PREPARED!
Two day Zoom class - both days required
Tuesday, July 27th
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- and -
Thursday, July 29th
8:30 a.m. - Noon
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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SAR CALENDAR
Click on the image below to see
the current SAR calendar showing dates and times
of classes, committees, and events.
Other regional calendars:
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Gilles Memorial Service
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We reported the passing of long-time SAR member Bob Gilles in this space last week. We are now able to share details for his memorial service: Saturday, July 24th 6-8 p.m. at the Woman's Club 1428 West 9th Avenue
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Let's Talk Housing
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NEXT WEEK! Wednesday, July 14th!
Join Spokane Home Builders Association and Spokane Association of Realtors for Let's Talk Housing.
This event will be held at the MAC (Museum of Arts & Culture) from 5-7p.m. on Wednesday, July 14th.
Guest speakers include Senator Mike Padden, Senator Andy Billig, Representative Marcus Riccelli, and Representative Jacqueline Maycumber.
We have set this up as an opportunity to meet face-to-face with legislators to represent our industry and talk housing!
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Sign the letter!
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Tell Spokane city leaders
to allow more homes...now!"
SIGN THE LETTER
by July 26th!
Tell the City of Spokane to allow more homes...now!
For more than a decade, Spokane has failed to build enough homes to meet the demands of our growing community.
As a result, housing prices are increasing at a never-before-seen pace.
On July 26th, the Spokane City Council will vote on its Housing Action Plan - one we believe is based on out-of-date housing information and will NOT adequately address the severe housing shortage we now face.
Sign the letter. Tell our city leaders their Spokane Housing Action Plan fails to address our immediate housing crisis.
Ask your clients and business associates to sign the letter, too! Forward this link so they may be included in our Call for Action:
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SAR Golf Tournament
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SOLD OUT!
Thursday, July 15th
Down River Golf Course
The annual SAR Golf Tournament is coming soon!
Teams of four will shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 15th, at Down River Golf Course.
NEW this year!
Get a Hole in One and win $10,000
We have specific holes marked for your chance to win.
Additional holes will be marked for these Hole in One prizes:
- Set of Callaway Irons (3-PW)
- Roundtrip Domestic Airfare for (2)
- LED Flat-screen TV
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SAR Partners with Habitat for Humanity
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 Wednesday, July 21!
The SAR is partnering with Spokane's Habitat for Humanity for the first time in a long time.
Join your colleagues and friends (family members welcome, too) one Wednesday a month through the summer - July 21, August 18, and September 15.
No experience necessary; all abilities welcome!
This effort will help build decent and affordable homes for those in need.
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SAR Member Roster Update - June
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Updated for June
Click here to view the latest Member Roster Update (pictured above) - approved by the SAR Board of Directors at its most recent meeting.
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SAR Market Activity Report - June
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The SAR Market Activity Report for June is now online.
See the latest full report - a member-exclusive product
See the June 2021 Market Snapshot Report
See the 2021 Year to Date Market Snapshot Report (pictured above), online here.
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Quick Information
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Tech Helpline: 866-610-8939
Legal Hotline: 800-562-6027
Washington State Legislature Hotline: 800-562-6000
MLS Weekly News & Info
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2021 SAR Leadership
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Eric Johnson | |
Coldwell Banker Tomlinson
PRESIDENT ELECT:
Choice Realty
995-2833
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT:
Kestell Company
499-9999
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