SAR/MLS HOLIDAY HOURS

  • Closing at noon on Friday, December 23
  • Closed all day on Monday, December 26,for Christmas
  • Closing at noon on Friday, December 30
  • Closed all day on Monday, January 2, 2023 for New Year’s Day
Weekly Notices
December 23, 2022
Washington REALTORS® Legislative Hill Day

January 18th & 19th, 2023
This exciting two-day event is designed for members to gain insight into the legislative process and see firsthand how our GA team advocates for REALTORS®.

First-time Attendees Go Free!

First-time attendees can attend Hill Day on January 19th for free. This includes lunch, shuttle transportation between the Olympia Hotel and the Capitol Building, meeting materials, and admittance to the Legislative Reception. This offer is for REALTORS® only.


2020 was the last time we went to the Capitol before the pandemic.

Watch this four-minute video of that visit to see what you can expect when we go this year - for the first time since the pandemic.
2023 SAR Dues Due
Your 2023 SAR annual dues are due January 1st, 2023.
 
You should have received an email regarding this.   
 
If you did not receive this email, please call the SAR at 326-9222 or continue with the online payment process here. 
 
To pay your 2023 SAR annual dues online, click on the graphic below, which will bring up the login screen for the SAR member portal: 
Once online, use the Review and Pay Balance section to make your payment online.   
 
Alternately, you may retrieve an invoice while online to pay by mail - send to: 1924 North Ash Street, Spokane WA 99205.
 
Thank you for your continuing membership in your SAR!  
2023 First Quarter MLS Fees Due
1st Quarter MLS Fees for 2023 have been invoiced and posted to the SAR Member Portal.  
 
Payment must be received on or before December 30, 2022.
To pay your 1st Quarter MLS Fees online, click on the button above, or go to the MLS Dashboard and click on the SAR Payments icon.  
 
When paying online, please do not combine your Annual SAR Dues with your Quarterly MLS Fees.  
 
These must be paid separately.
The SAR extends our sympathy and condolences to the friends and family of Joe McKinnon, formerly with R.C. Schwartz & Associates. Joe passed away last week after a long battle with cancer. There will be no services at this time, but we will let you know if something is scheduled at a later date.
“Christmas Joe” was a member of the Association for over 30 years and helped organize the Independent Brokers Christmas Party for years. The Joe McKinnon Christmas Spirit Award was established in his honor in 2019 due to his amazing Christmas Spirit. He will be greatly missed.
 
New Wire Fraud Alert
Involving Broker Compensation
Washington REALTORS® Legal Hotline lawyer Annie Fitzsimmons addresses a new twist on wire fraud.

We’ve warned you about wire fraud involving earnest money several times before but now fraudsters are waiting until right before closing to change wiring instructions for broker compensation.

Find out more here and remember to always confirm wiring details via phone before transfer!

The video runs about three minutes.
TechHelpline
Your Free & Friendly
Tech Support Team

If your technology lets you down during the holidays, or you can't seem to get your new technology set up - remember - friendly, U.S.-based tech support is already yours, as a member of Washington REALTORS®!
Give TechHelpline a Try!




Mon. - Fri. 6 am to 5 pm
Sat. 6 am to 2 pm Pacific Time
How It Works

1. Contact Tech Helpline via phone, live chat, or email.

2. They’ll verify your active REALTOR® membership.

3. They’ll troubleshoot the problem or
provide answers to your questions.

Contact Tech Helpline as often as you need. It’s a FREE service for our members, and there’s no limit to the number of calls you can make. There are no hidden costs. And they won't ask you for a credit card number!

Watch this two-minute video to learn more:
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.
Watch this space in the Weekly Notices all next year for the latest details on high-quality professional development opportunities from your association!
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.
Current Market and Membership Information from your Association:
November 2022
Monthly Home Sales Report
November 2022
Year-to-Date Home Sales Report
November 2022
Member Roster Update
See the Members-only market information online here.
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!
SAR and Community Calendars: