The Spokane Association of REALTORS®:
ENGAGES its members, ENCOURAGES professional excellence and cooperation,
ADVOCATES for real property rights, and PROMOTES strong, sustainable communities.
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Weekly Notices
May 20, 2022
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The Spokane Association of REALTORS® held its annual REALTOR® Awards Luncheon - the first one in person after a two-year pandemic pause - at the Ruby River Inn, this week (photo below).
REALTOR®, affiliate, partner, staff, and essay/poster contest winners were announced and presented. We'll feature the contest winners in next week's edition of the Weekly Notices.
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REALTOR® of the Year
Presented to Eric Johnson (L), SAR Immediate Past President, by Tom Clark, SAR Past President (R).
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Steve Flinn REALTOR® Achievement Award
Presented virtually to Kristy Hamby (not present), by Washington REALTORS® Immediate Past President Tom Hormel - and everyone else in the room!
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Legacy of Service Award
Presented to Steve Hagen (R), by Terry Sullivan (L).
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Gary Fox Memorial Designated/Managing Broker
Presented to Bill Main (L) by SAR Past President Jack Kestell (R).
THANK YOU to all members who submitted nominations for this year's REALTOR® Awards!
CONGRATULATIONS to all who took home an award!
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Citizen of the Year
Presented to Joe Ader, Family Promise (R) by 2022 SAR President Eric Etzel (L)
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Partner of the Year Award
Presented to Jeannette Hauk, YWCA of Spokane (R) by SAR Past-president Gina Mosey (L)
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Affiliate of the Year Award
Presented to Keith Robertson, Pillar to Post Home Inspection (R), by last year's honoree, Stephanie Johnson, First American Title (L).
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REALTOR® Community Service Award
Presented to Gina Mosey (R) by SAR Membership Chair Keri McCombs (L).
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YPN Pillar Award
Presented to Stephanie Johnson (R), First American Title, by 2022 YPN President Chase Baxter (L).
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SAR Staff Award
Presented to Angie Gainer (R), by SAR Immediate Past President Eric Johnson (L). Angie was presented with a tiara to acknowledge her honorary title as the "RAMCO Queen" - RAMCO is the back office software we use to run the Association.
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New!
New DOL Mandatory Education – Fair Housing Requirements
Effective: June 1, 2022
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Effective June 1, 2022, the WA Department of Licensing (DOL) has implemented SB 5378.
This bill requires ALL Brokers and Managing Brokers to take a Fair Housing class.
Brokers and Managing Brokers licensed BEFORE June 1, 2022, will be REQUIRED to take the “Washington Real Estate Fair Housing (6-hr)” before June 1, 2023.
New agents licensed AFTER June 1, 2022 will be REQUIRED to take the “Washington Real Estate Fair Housing (3-hr)”.
Each subsequent renewal will REQUIRE a 3-hour Fair Housing Class. Just like Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate, this 3-hours will be INCLUSIVE of your regular 30-hours required for each renewal.
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Your SAR is working on writing the class to submit to DOL for approval.
Continue to watch the Friday Weekly Notices and the Monday Hot Sheet for upcoming classes.
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This weekend!
Lilac Festival Parade Returns
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After a two-year hiatus, the Lilac Festival is returning to downtown Spokane this weekend.
This time, celebrating under the theme of “Our Town,” festival organizers aim to “honor the military, empower our youth and showcase our region.”
Two years of pandemic shutdowns behind us, 2022 Lilac Festival President Alan Hart chose the theme to honor the community. Each event aims to bring the community back together.
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The 2022 Armed Forces Torchlight Parade is this weekend - Saturday, May 21st - in downtown Spokane.
The parade begins at 7:45 p.m.
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New!
Taco Tuesday
Returns to the SAR June 7th!
Mark these Tuesdays on your calendar for the return of Taco Tuesday at your Spokane Association of REALTORS® building at 1924 North Ash Street:
6/7, 7/12, and 8/16
Enjoy a complimentary lunch in the SAR parking lot, cooked fresh by a local taco truck.
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Back by popular demand!
Taco Tuesday at the SAR began during the pandemic as a way to bring members together at their association building in the great outdoors when we otherwise could not gather (photo from last year).
The event was so well received that your Membership and Communications committees have been planning the return of this event since the beginning of the year.
Bring a friend, bring a colleague, bring your team!
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Case #16-2: Respect for Agency |
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You be the Judge!
An opportunity to learn
from real cases in real courts.
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Members with the correct answer
will be entered into
a monthly drawing
to receive a
$15 Wake Up Call Gift Card!
Article 16 of our Code of Ethics says: REALTORS® respect the exclusive representation or exclusive brokerage relationship agreements that other REALTORS® have with their clients.
Test your judgement on this issue with a real NAR Case Study:
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Luau on the Bluff
Thursday, June 9th; 5-8
Arbor Crest Winery
Tickets $40 through May 26th!
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Enjoy an evening under the stars with friends and colleagues - and one of the best views of the area - at the celebrated Arbor Crest Winery's Cliff House!
All included with your ticket: great Hawaiian-themed food, live music, door prize drawings, dessert dash auction, silent auction, photo-booth, corn-hole game, and "best-dressed" contest!
This year, our charitable cause will be "Beats and Rhythms," a support network for children and families affected by congenital heart disease.
SAR member Barb Pielli shares why this year's Luau on the Bluff has a special meaning for her.
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Have questions or need special attention? Contact Tami at the SAR: 509-326-9222.
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New!
REALTOR.COM®
Now Features Wildfire Risk Info
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Realtor.com®, this week, announced that it is the first major real estate site to add property-specific wildfire risk information to for-sale and off-market homes - free of cost.
Listings on Realtor.com® will now include a Fire Factor™ rating from First Street Foundation, a nonprofit research and technology group, as well as information from USDA Forest Service.
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Next week!
Washington REALTORS®
2022 Legal Symposium
May 24th
DoubleTree Seatac
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The 2022 Washington REALTOR Legal Symposium needs to be on your annual "must attend" list.
This event on May 24th between 8:30am-4pm, gathers leading real estate attorneys in Washington to share current legal issues affecting the industry & to help our members to stay out of trouble! That and we serve a lunch, offer parking, and you get 7.5 clock hours too! All-in-all, it's a pretty good day.
Note: Online Registration Will Close 5PM on May 20th. After this time, you can call WR and see if there is availability to register.
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Next week!
Thursday, May 26th
Tom Irish Retires
from Spokane County Title
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Spokane County Title shares word of a retirement party for Tom Irish.
Thursday, May 26th 3-6
1010 North Normandie Street
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SAR Blood Drive
Tuesday, June 7th; 1-3:15
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The Vitalant bus will be in the SAR parking lot from 1-3:15 on Tuesday, June 7th, for a blood drive.
Members are invited and encouraged to participate, of course, but so is anyone else who would like to participate.
Invite a colleague, a client, a friend - just make sure you register in advance to guarantee a spot during the event.
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Sign up online using Blood Drive Code G1808. |
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Webinar:
Jun 16, 2022 10:00 AM
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Down payment programs are alive and well across the country, and demand for them is at a record high.
So, why do so many loan officers and real estate agents still balk at taking advantage of these opportunities for their buyers?
Join to take a look at some common obstacles -- real or perceived -- and how to overcome them.
Register now!
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WCR's Annual Golf Tournament!
Thursday, June 23rd
Fairways Golf Course
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We are so excited for our upcoming golf tournament and we would love to see you there!
Please join us on June 23rd for a fun day of golfing and prizes!
We'll see you soon!
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Click the link to sign up as a team and/or sponsor today!
Limited spots available.
Join us for a 9 AM shotgun start, 2 PM trickle in & 2:30-5 PM BBQ & Awards!
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It is time for the 4th Annual Sip & Sail hosted by the The Realtor YPNs (Young Professionals Network) and WCRs (Women's Council of REALTORS®) in Spokane and Coeur d' Alene.
Join us for a cruise around the lake.
Have a few drinks and get re-acquainted with your colleagues in the industry.
Doors Open at 2 - Boat Leaves at 3PM SHARP!
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Date and time
Thursday, July 7, 2022
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM PDT
Location
The Coeur d'Alene Resort
115 South 2nd Street
Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Part 4:
VA Buyers - Financing & Loans
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New!
Legal Hotline
Professionalism: For the Broker who wants a career and not a job
with Washington REALTORS®
Legal Hotline Attorney
Annie Fitzsimmons
Annie continues a video series with Camden Schutte, Designated Broker for Coldwell Banker 360 Team & 360 Property Management, to discuss important aspects of establishing professionalism for your career path.
In this video, they discuss issues in the market surrounding VA Buyer offers and views of financing and loans for VA Buyers.
The video runs about 13-minutes.
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See past episodes in this series:
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Next week!
Wednesday 5/25 12-1
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Domus Analytics Training
In-person Lunch & Learn / Virtual
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Your SAR will be offering a Domus Analytics training session in both in-person Lunch-and-Learn and virtual formats on Wednesday, May 25th, at noon.
You may participate either in-person (limited to 20 students per session - bring your own lunch) or virtually via Zoom (unlimited), as you choose.
NOTE: Lunch is not included in this session; you may bring your own.
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Stop running around to find what you need… our one-stop-shop will help you save time and improve productivity.
RPR is an NAR member benefit and is included in your annual dues to the National Association of REALTORS®, so there is nothing to buy.
No subscription fees, no renewals.
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2022 SAR Golf Tournament
Thursday, July 21st
More information coming soon!
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The SAR extends its condolences to the family and friends of Roger Hamilton, formerly with Windermere North, who recently has passed away.
Services will be on Saturday, May 21, at 11:00 a.m., at Christ’s Church, 5804 W Herman Rd, Deer Park, WA 99006.
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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.
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New!
Code of Ethics -
Our Promise to Professionalism with Mike Crowley
Tuesday, 5/24 9:00-12:30
You can sign up to take this class in-person at the SAR or you can zoom in.
3.5 clock hours
Remember, you must take a Code of Ethics class once between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2024. This class meets those requirements.
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New!
TransactionDesk Class
with Eric Johnson
In-person at the SAR
Monday, 6/13 1:00-4:00
3.0 clock hours
Eric Johnson will be teaching his TransactionDesk on Basic Sale/Listing Creation.
You won't want to miss this class!
You'll learn all you need to know about the TransactionDesk.
Here are some of the highlights he'll cover in class: Introduction to key features and how to become a paperless office, System Navigation, Settings & Templates, Creating a Sale Transaction, Uploading Signed Documents, Creating an Authentisign Electronic Signing, Archiving Transactions and Receiving & Counter offering an offer.
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New!
Current Issues in WA Residential Real Estate with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
Tuesday, 6/14 9-Noon
You can sign up to take this class in-person at the SAR or you can zoom in.
3.0 clock hours
The Washington State Real Estate Commission and Department of Licensing requires the completion of this three clock-hour class.
The three mandatory clock hours must be included in the 30 clock-hours required for active licensees.
"Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate 2022-2023" is required by DOL.
Remember, you must take this class every two years for your license renewal. We are now in the 2022-2023 two-year cycle.
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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.
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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!
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Current Market and Membership Information from your Association: |
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April 2022
Home Sales Report
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April 2022
Year-to-Date Home Sales Report
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May 2022
Member Roster Update
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See the full member-exclusive Market Activity/MLS Statistics online here.
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SAR and Community Calendars: |
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Connect with us any time on these social media channels: |
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