Weekly Notices
September 10, 2021
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NEW!
2022 SAR Initial Slate of Candidates
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Your SAR Nominating Committee is pleased to announce its initial slate of candidates for 2022 SAR leadership:
PRESIDENT-ELECT:
· Tom Hormel, RE/MAX of Spokane
TREASURER:
· Kristy Hamby, Windermere West Plains
SECRETARY:
· Ron McIntire, Choice Realty
DIRECTORS:
· Bree Campana, 4 Degrees Real Estate
· Judy Flemmer, EXIT Real Estate Professionals
· Britney Inglis, Real Estate Marketplace NW, Inc.
· Katie McDaris Marks, EXIT Real Estate Professionals
· Ron McIntire, Choice Realty
· Barb Pielli, Professional Realty Services
· Matt Side, Realty One Group Eclipse
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Additional Candidates
In accordance with Article XIII, Section 13.2 of the Association Bylaws, additional candidates may be nominated by the REALTOR® members.
For those wishing to nominate a REALTOR® member for an Association Officer or Director position that is not on the initial Slate of Candidates, Nominating Petitions will be available from the Association office Monday, November 8th through Monday, November 22nd.
Deadline to return petitions is end of business day Monday, November 22nd.
ALL VOTING WILL BE DONE ELECTRONICALLY!
You will receive Notice on Wednesday, November 24th of the "Final Slate of Candidates".
Voting begins on Monday, November 29th. You will receive your ballot via email.
Deadline to submit ballots will be Wednesday, December 15th, 4:30 p.m.
Our new leaders will be announced at our Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, December 16th, at CenterPlace Regional Event Center.
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The Spokane Association of REALTORS® is sharing weekly messages on its Facebook channel that you can easily share on yours.
Add a comment to make the message yours and send it along to your social network.
The goal is to increase inventory so you have more property to market and assist buyers and sellers.
Get the campaign's Social Media Guide (pictured at left) for more information about how you can be a part of this local housing advocacy effort.
Together, we are stronger.
NEW!
Share this week's Housing Advocacy message on your Facebook channel now - just click on the share button below, add your personal comments, and share!
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SAR Advocacy Campaign
Your association staff and partners have been working the past few months to create a body of creative material to help our members engage with a regional housing advocacy program.
Good news – those assets are now finished and available to help support your business!
We are excited to share with you an exclusive collection of resources, specifically designed for SAR members around the theme “Together Stronger.”
You’ll find all of these resources available now in your SAR Housing Advocacy Member Kit, online here:
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If you need help deploying these assets, please consult with your Managing Broker. Also, your staff at the Spokane Association of REALTORS® will be happy to assist.
We’re here to support you and your business every day. Let us know how we can help.
Thank you for your membership in the Spokane Association of REALTORS®!
2021 SAR President Eric Johnson encourages all members to check out the Housing Advocacy Toolkit in this one-minute video:
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Taco Tuesday at the SAR!
Tuesday, September 14th
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
All members are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch at the SAR on Taco Tuesday - Tuesday, September 14th - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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The Sasquatcho Taco truck will be cooking and serving in the association parking lot at 1924 North Ash Street.
Members of your association leadership team will be there to visit with you and hear how you're doing.
All members are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch at the SAR on Taco Tuesday at the SAR - Tuesday, September 14th - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Sasquatcho Taco truck will be cooking and serving in the association parking lot at 1924 North Ash Street.
Members of your association leadership team will be there to visit with you and hear how you're doing.
The event is planned by your SAR Communications Committee as a way to welcome new and veteran members to your association building. We know some 400 new members have joined us in the past two years while the association office has been ordered closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Just say "I'm a member!" to receive your complimentary lunch.
We look forward to seeing you for Taco Tuesday on Tuesday!
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Ends September 30th!
The SAR annual food drive to benefit Second Harvest is happening now!
This year, since we won't be able to host tables at our local grocery stores, we're holding our event online as a challenge between offices/brokerages in a "Friendly, Fun, Food Fight!"
NOTE: No tomatoes were destroyed in the making of this flyer.
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NEXT WEEK!
Thursday, September 16th
12:45 - 3:45 p.m.
The SAR is delighted to partner, once again, with Vitalant, the region's blood bank, for a donation event in the SAR parking lot on Thursday, September 16th.
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NEXT WEEK!
FREE Safety Class
3.0 CE Hours!
Tuesday, September 14th
9 a.m. to noon
We take your safety seriously.
Take this FREE 3.0 clock hour Washington REALTORS® safety class taught by the engaging WR instructor Terry Eccles- Pettet.
Developed in partnership with NAR's REALTOR® Safety program, this three-hour course is an essential primer on how real estate professionals can limit risk to preserve safety, including their safety and their clients' safety, for positive business outcomes.
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Just Cause Evictions – HB 1236 |
Washington REALTORS® has received a few questions regarding HB 1236 (Just Cause Evictions) that passed out of the 2021 Legislative session.
The WMFHA (WA Multi-Family Housing Association) has produced a number of informational posts on Landlord-Tenant bills, including HB 1236, and they’ve given us permission to share this information with interested members.
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Start next week:
New Hours for County Offices
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Spokane County announces new office hours for the Assessor, Auditor, Board of Equalization, and Treasurer.
These offices will be open for normal office hours from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays beginning Monday, September 13th.
These offices have closed at 1:00 p.m. on Fridays for more than a decade.
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"Overvalued real estate market" |
A new study confirms what Spokane home-buyers have long suspected: The Lilac City is one of the most overvalued real estate markets in the nation.
Spokane ranked sixth with home prices more than 45% above expected value based on past pricing history.
This article appeared in the Sunday edition of The Spokesman-Review.
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Washington REALTORS®
Virtual Fall Business Conference
September 22-24
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The Washington REALTORS® Executive Committee has decided that our 2021 Fall Business Conference will be held virtually this year.
It had previously been announced that the event would take place in person, in Wenatchee; the room block had already sold out.
New guidance from the governor and concern over increasing cases of COVID-19 caused this decision.
So we persevere.
Registration is open now.
The content will still be strong and valuable for your business.
Think of it as the entire conference coming to you!
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REALTORS® Dental Insurance |
Group dental plans exclusively for NAR members and their families.
Three plans to choose from, each with 100% in-network preventative coverage for:
Cleanings
X-rays
Exams
As an NAR member, plans are available to you and your family anytime online OR you can give us a call at 1.877.433.5845 and we will do the work for you!
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NEXT WEEK!
Wednesday, September 15th
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 - next and final shift for the summer will be on September 15th.
No experience necessary; all abilities welcome!
This effort will help build decent and affordable homes for those in need.
The link in the flyer is included in the button below.
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Thursday, September 30th
Early Bird Tickets through September 22nd
Your SAR will be holding an Oktoberfest party/fundraiser as the big social event of the fall, this year - replacing the Christmas party/fundraiser.
Enjoy relaxed conversations with your friends and colleagues, silent auction, door prizes, photo booth, music, dancing, and delicious authentic German food catered by Das Stein Haus.
All proceeds from this year's event will go to Beats & Rhythms - a support network for children and families affected by Congenital Heart Disease.
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NEXT WEEK!
September 15 & 16
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Make Your Safety a Top Priority
Real estate professionals face job-related risks every day and at the National Association of REALTORS®, member safety is a top priority.
September is REALTOR® Safety Month and our goal is to reduce the number of industry safety incidents so our members can make it home safely, every night.
On September 15th and 16th, from 11 a.m. to noon (Spokane time), join former police officer, 35-year REALTOR® veteran, and 2022 REALTOR® Safety Advisory Committee Chair, Janet Judd, for a free two-part safety webinar, “Avoiding REALTOR® Danger Zones.”
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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.
Code of Ethics cycle ends
December 31, 2021
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.
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NEXT WEEK:
Tuesday, September 14th
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, September 14th
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- and -
Thursday, September 16th
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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NEW!
Loving on Listings: A Guide to Listing Paperwork
THIS CLASS REQUIRES A SPEAKER & YOU TO BE ON CAMERA. BE PREPARED!
Monday, Sept. 27th; 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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Successfully Selling HUD Homes
THIS CLASS REQUIRES A SPEAKER & YOU TO BE ON CAMERA. BE PREPARED!
Tuesday, Sept. 28th; 9 a.m. – Noon
Instructor: Grace Chiquette
Since HUD is a major mortgage lender, they also must deal with foreclosures, like any other lender. In the event of a foreclosure, HUD will have to sell the defaulted property to get back the money lost on the loan. Since HUD deals with such a high volume of mortgages, they are well equipped to handle a high level of foreclosures as well. HUD ends up selling a great deal of foreclosures throughout the country every year, and for buyers and real estate investors, they can be very profitable purchases. HUD homes often sell for anywhere from 30% to 60% less than their market value, simply because they are foreclosures.
Grace is a local listing broker who will teach you the basics, sometime saving tips and shares resources to help you understand and grow your business by selling HUD Homes and other local foreclosures. Grow your business by expanding your knowledge.
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Wednesday, September 22nd
11 a.m. Spokane time
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Tax planning matters at every stage of your career, and that’s true even after you stop working.
Will your tax bracket suddenly plummet?
Or will it have spikes and valleys that you can manage strategically?
We’ll talk about smoothing out your tax brackets during retirement, the Golden Planning Opportunity: ages 59.5 to 70, and questions like:
- How is Social Security income taxed?
- What if I relocate to a new state when I retire?
- Do I have to pay tax on my pension?
- What’s the deal with RMDs?
- Should I do Roth conversions?
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Current Market and Membership Information from your Association: |
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NEW!
August 2021 Market Snapshot Report
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NEW!
Year-to-date Market Snapshot Report
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September Member Roster Update
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See the member-exclusive Market Activity Report online here.
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Exchange Features Award Winners |
Our friends at the Exchange newspaper (an SAR Affiliate Member) have created an impressive display of our recent SAR REALTOR® Awards under the headline "Congratulations to the Winners."
The winners and photos were reported here in the Weekly Notices a few weeks ago, but it's nice to see them again - especially in such an impressive layout.
Click on the image to see it full size.
Thank you Exchange and congratulations to the winners!
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SAR Leadership Information |
The 2021 Leadership Directory for your association is online here.
This document contains names and contact info for your elected officers and directors.
Please be in touch any time you have a comment or question about your association.
Thank you for being a member of the Spokane Association of REALTORS®!
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