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
February 11, 2022
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New!
In a bid to heal Washington’s housing crisis, lawmakers consider allowing more duplexes and other types of ‘middle housing’
Single-family homes are as synonymous with Spokane as a summer stroll through Riverfront Park or the thundering cadence of Bloomsday runners in May.
But is Spokane’s affection for white-picket fences about to be tested?
Two bills in the state Legislature would increase where “middle” housing – a category of residences
between homes for single families and large apartment buildings – could be built in cities across the state.
The proposals would require cities to allow housing, such as duplexes, triplexes and courtyard apartments, to be built on land currently zoned for single family homes.
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The Washington Department of Licensing (DOL) has issued a notice to all real estate licensees that during the week of January 24, 2022, it became aware of suspicious activity involving professional and occupational license data.
As a result of the suspicious activity, DOL began an investigation and shut down the Professional Online Licensing and Regulatory Information System (POLARIS) to protect the personal information of professional licensees.
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Next week!
Growth With A Purpose 2022
Thursday, February 17th
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ruby River Hotel
700 North Division Street
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Spokane REALTORS®
Young Professionals Network
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Build Your Brand
Build Your Business
Build Your Wealth
Join Us for an all day IN PERSON business conference with Chelsea Peitz, Ruthy Taylor, Ray Ellen and many more!
Tickets are available on Eventbrite, online here:
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Next week!
Real Estate Market Forum
Tuesday, February 15th
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at the Coeur d'Alene Resort
Registration open now!
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Come join us at the 35th Annual Real Estate Market Forum, covering trends in real estate, construction, and the local economy in the Spokane-Kootenai-Bonner area.
An outstanding group of speakers has been assembled by the Market Forum Planning Subcommittee.
The price for the 2022 Market Forum is $70.
That price will be available until the Wednesday before the event. At noon that day, the price goes up to $75, which will be the walk up price, if space remains.
The 2018 event at the Resort sold out at 600, and we had 713 at the 2020 event in Spokane.
If you choose to not use electronic registration, checks (payable to SKRERC) can be sent to the Spokane Association of REALTORS®, 1924 N. Ash, Spokane, WA 99205, attention Tami Peterson.
Registration questions can be directed to her at 509-326-9222.
Mail-in registrations must include this information:
First Name
Last Name
Email address
Company
Work City
Work State
Do you want to receive continuing education credit?
□ WA Real Estate License
□ WA Appraiser
□ ID Real Estate License
□ ID Appraiser
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New!
NAR Launches Fourth
"That's Who We R"
National Advertising Campaign
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The National Association of Realtors®, this week, unveiled its fourth "That's Who We R" national advertising campaign, showing Realtors® in action and how they help consumers.
In each situation, viewers will see how Realtors®' unrivaled expertise, ethics and neighborhood knowledge guide consumers through numerous scenarios, establishing trust and inspiring confidence despite surprises.
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Collateral Marketing Pieces
for Broker Use
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These new audio/video pieces are for NAR use only due to talent and music licensing.
However, NAR has created a variety of collateral marketing assets you can use in your real estate business.
Here's a sample you can share on your social media channels:
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2022-2024 Strategic Plan
Your association begins the year with a brand-new Strategic Plan (pictured above) meant to guide the SAR for the next two years.
This plan was developed at a leadership retreat back in November.
It adds statements on values and vision, neither of which we've had before.
Get your copy online here:
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Key to the success of any professional association is engagement by its members. No one knows the streets better than those who walk them every day.
2022 Spokane Association of REALTORS® president Eric Etzel shares how member engagement helps you grow your business, save you time, makes you money - and represents your interests as a REALTOR® in Washington state.
The video runs two minutes:
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What’s Happening in Olympia |
HB 1951 - Following a Statewide REALTOR® Call-to-Action that generated over 4,000 emails, a scaled back version has been advanced out of committee. The new version no longer removes the don’t know box, and does not remove the actual knowledge standard- that is the good news. The bad news is that it adds the following question to Form 17 “Is there any damage to the property from animals, including urine, feces, or other waste; chewing on wires or siding of a main structure; or digging”.
HB 2059 – Washington REALTORS® backed bill that would ban Love Letters bill made it out of committee and looks to have a good shot at passage.
HB 1782/SB 5670 – BOTH Middle Housing inventory bills made it out of Committee but are moving slower.
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For a complete update on bills that affect your business, click here: |
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Your SAR dues for 2022 are now past due.
Thank you if you have already paid them!
Dues may still be paid until February 28th but must, now, include the 10% late penalty.
Click on the image below to pay your SAR dues for 2022 online now.
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New!
Members TeleHealth
Members TeleHealth is a telemedicine service which provides virtual access to a doctor for non-emergency medical issues.
Through this plan, NAR members receive 24/7/365 access to MDLIVE, a network of over 2,300 U.S. state licensed and board-certified physicians who are professionally trained to provide treatment through smartphone, tablet, or computer.
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For a limited time, REALTORS® Insurance Place is funding two months of this service for members who are new to Members TeleHealth.
The significantly reduced rate of $7 for access to the Members TeleHealth plan will be waived for a period of 60 days from your subscription date.
As an additional benefit, the prior activation fee has also been waived.
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Third Session Next Week!
Taxes Don’t Have to Be Scary!
Learn about new governance regulations and receive tips on how to improve your personal wealth by spotting opportunities in your tax return, what to do if the IRS comes knocking, and more.
Register to attend NAR’s Center for Financial Wellness Tax Summit four-part series event:
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What's Included:
- Access four tax sessions geared towards independent contractors (sessions not sold separately).
- Copy of session materials.
- Additional handouts provided on the exclusive post-session materials page.
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Tax Considerations for the Newly Self-Employed
Wednesday, February 2 at 11:00 a.m. - noon
What to Do If You’ve Got IRS Trouble
Wednesday, February 9 at 11:00 a.m to noon
2022 Small Business Advanced Tax Update
Wednesday, February 16 at 11:00 a.m. to noon
Your Financial Golden Years
Wednesday, February 23 at 11:00 a.m. to noon
By registering, you’ll learn money saving strategies to set yourself up for success come tax time and as you plan for the future.
Space Is limited!
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National Association of
Real Estate Brokers:
Black Home-ownership Webinar
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Next week!
Tuesday, February 15th
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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The Washington REALTORS® DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) Committee is hosting the National Association of Real Estate Brokers' Washington State President Nicole Bascomb to discuss Black Homeownership programs, partnerships and ways REALTORS® can support breaking barriers to homeownership.
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Take the Washington REALTORS®
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pledge
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Washington REALTORS® is dedicated to the work of equity and inclusion.
Our association is an acknowledged national leader in developing programs and policies to increase access to home-ownership for communities of color.
Like many states, Washington must reconcile a history of unfair housing practices, including redlining and unfair lending practices that left many people of color unable to access the dream of home-ownership.
We remain committed to this work, we acknowledge that it is ongoing, and we invite accountability and discussion to help us carry out this work more thoughtfully and effectively.
Take the Washington REALTORS® Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion pledge to earn an NAR Fair Housing lapel pin and recognition on the Washington REALTORS® website.
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Take all three DEI education opportunities below, then complete the DEI Pledge form.
All successful participants will receive an NAR Fair Housing Lapel Pin and recognition on the Washington REALTORS® website.
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New Series!
Legal Hotline:
Team Mayhem 2022
with Washington REALTORS®
Legal Hotline Attorney
Annie Fitzsimmons
This week, Washington REALTORS®' Legal Hotline attorney, Annie Fitzsimmons, is back with a new video in her series Team Mayhem 2022.
This content is valuable even if you’re not on a real estate team!
In this second video, Annie discusses what Supervision and Agency mean in the three business models used by teams.
The video runs about 16-minutes.
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At Home With Diversity:
REALTOR® Certification Training
(Via Zoom)
Thursday 3/3 and Friday 3/4
9-1 each day
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No CE’s, but upon completion attendees will be able to apply for NAR’s AHWD certification. |
At Home With Diversity® (AHWD) is an NAR certification program designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry.
After this course, REALTORS will be able to:
-Assess and understand attributes of diversity in local markets and their impact on the real estate industry
-Understand basic competencies to earn the confidence of potential buyers and sellers, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, handicaps, familial status, or national origin
-Build a business plan that minimizes risk and successfully services all types of clients
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ABR Designation Class
February 23 & 24
In Person!
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Earn your Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation in Kennewick, Washington - in person!
PRICE: $300.00
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $270 (through Jan 23,2022)
DATE: February 23rd & 24th, 2022
TIME: Check in starts @ 8:15
Class begins promptly at 9am.
LOCATION: Red Lion Columbia Center
1101 N. Columbia Center Blvd. Kennewick, WA 99336
INSTRUCTOR: Chris Whalen
MATERIALS INCLUDED: 200+ Page bound ABR Manual
This is a two day class. Attendance on both days is mandatory to receive the designation.
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Realtors Property Resource®
Tools, Data, and Reports
RPR® provides REALTORS® with tools, data, and reports to help clients and close more deals.
Access the nation’s largest property database, exclusively for REALTORS®.
24-7 Customer Service.
Exclusively for REALTORS®.
100% NAR Member Benefit.
Take advantage of RPR® (Realtors Property Resource®) by activating your account today!
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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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Current Issues in WA Residential Real Estate with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
Tuesday 2/22 9-Noon
3.0 clock hours
Zoom class
THIS CLASS REQUIRES A SPEAKER & YOU TO BE ON CAMERA. BE PREPARED!
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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Code of Ethics -
Our Promise to Professionalism with Mike Crowley
Thursday, 2/24 1:00-4:30
3.5 clock hours
Zoom class
This half-day Ethics class is for those that are past their first license renewal.
Remember, you must take a Code of Ethics class once between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2024. This class meets those requirements.
New members must first take a 7.5 hour Code of Ethics class before taking this 3.5 hr class.
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Purchase & Sale with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
Tuesday 3/1 8:30-12:30
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Thursday 3/3 8:30-Noon
7.5 clock hours
Zoom class - Two-day class - both days required
THIS CLASS REQUIRES A SPEAKER & YOU TO BE ON CAMERA. BE PREPARED!
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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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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NEW!
January 2022
Market Snapshot Report
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2021 Year End
Market Snapshot Report
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NEW!
January
Member Roster Update
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See the full member-exclusive Market Activity Report online here.
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SAR and Community Calendars: |
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