SPAAR partners with area Associations to assist Minneapolis, Saint Paul and surrounding communities
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SPAAR has been working in collaboration with Minnesota Realtors® and Minneapolis Area REALTORS® in response to the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.
Together, the three Associations are creating short, medium and long-term plans to address community needs and opportunities for members, staff and the community to help the cities in their recovery, rebuilding and reconciliation. In doing so, the Associations will be sharing web pages on their respective sites that jointly share information in the following four categories:
- Learn and Engage
- Donate
- Volunteer and Rebuild
- Resources and More
These categories will be updated as new information is made available. Email
spaar@spaar.com
with any questions.
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SPAAR assists members with questions, store purchases and more
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Did you know that in addition to contacting SPAAR with questions, members can still purchase sign riders and electronic lockboxes and conduct non-contact pickups in SPAAR's vestibule at its 325 Roselawn Avenue East location.
Simply contact SPAAR at spaar@spaar.com or (651) 776-6000 to learn more or make arrangements.
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Comprehensive FAQ released by NAR regarding unemployment benefits for independent contractors
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NAR offers additional member support during COVID-19
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The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has provided member resources related to COVID-19 and real estate including NAR's Member Support Team hotline at
(800) 874-6500
between 8am and 6pm CST, Monday through Friday.
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SPAAR congratulates most recent C2EX endorsee
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Congratulations to Deborah Miller, SPAAR's newest member to earn the National Association of REALTORS®' Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) Program honor.
Deborah is just one of SPAAR's members who has completed C2EX since it launched in November 2018. The C2EX program is a self-guided assessment that generates customized learning paths in 10 competencies including the areas of data security, technology, client service and professional reputation, among others, that lead to an endorsement from NAR that members use to show peers and clients they maintain the highest professional standard in the business.
Nationwide, Deborah is one of more than 1,700 members who have earned the endorsement. Congratulations, Deborah! To learn more or earn your C2EX Endorsement,
sign in here
.
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A look back: one year ago at Grand Old Day in Saint Paul
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A flashback photo from Grand Old Day, 2019. Grand Old Day 2020, scheduled for June 7, was cancelled in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Grand Old Day, the largest one-day festival in the Upper Midwest, brings music, food, a parade and amazing people watching to the Grand Avenue commercial corridor in Saint Paul.
This picture makes 2019 seem like a long time ago! So much has changed, and there have been significant calls for more change. One thing that hasn’t changed? SPAAR continues to promote Fair Housing and equity in homeownership.
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SPAAR honors National LGBTQ+ Pride Month
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In New York on June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in Greenwich Village, which resulted in bar patrons, staff and neighborhood residents rioting onto Christopher Street outside, according to
National Today
. The riots continued over six days with protests and clashes. The message was clear; protesters demanded the establishment of places where LGBTQ+ people could go and be open about their sexual orientation without fear of arrest.
If you’re in the vicinity of SPAAR’s Maplewood location in June, stop for a photo with the rainbow flag flying high and email yourself in a picture to spaar@spaar.com.
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Weekly safety tips as provided by SPAAR and its members
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SPAARky says:
Heat exhaustion is a real concern. When the body loses excessive water and salt, usually due to sweating, heat exhaustion can occur. According to the
free NSC First Aid Quick Reference app
, signs and symptoms include:
- Sweating
- Pale, ashen or moist skin
- Muscle cramps (especially for those working or exercising outdoors in high temperatures)
- Fatigue, weakness or exhaustion
- Headache, dizziness or fainting
- Nausea or vomiting
- Rapid heart rate
Uncontrolled heat exhaustion can evolve into heat stroke, so make sure to treat victims quickly:
- Move victims to a shaded or air-conditioned area
- Give water or other cool, nonalcoholic beverages
- Apply wet towels, or have victims take a cool shower
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What is your #1 safety tip to share?
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Please share your safety tip and provide your name and email by sending an email to Jennifer at jkovacich@spaar.com. Member safety tips will be shared in future issues of eNews. Thank you to all who have submitted one or more safety tips. Keep them coming!
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Housing Market Statistics
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Get up-to-date 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:
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Follow SPAAR on social media today
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We welcome your photos!
SPAAR's New Member Orientation (NMO) has moved online during this time of COVID-19.
If you've taken part in a virtual NMO session and have a picture of yourself in class, please email it to Luke Fleck at lfleck@spaar.com. Thank you and welcome to SPAAR!
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