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 13, 2022
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Case #16-2: Respect for Agency |
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New!
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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New!
Spokane County’s housing demand remained strong in April as median remains above $425,000
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“It is still a very strong market in Spokane, although we have a headwind of rising interest rates,” said Rob Higgins, executive officer of the Spokane Association of Realtors.
Emblematic of the strong market is south Spokane, where the median closing price last month soared to $528,000. That’s an all-time high for the area, according to data from the Realtors association.
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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!
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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New!
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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New!
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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Shaping Spokane Housing
Residential Development Code Initiatives
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The City of Spokane is considering code amendments that will be foundational to increasing housing supply, variety, and affordability.
The current conversation at City Hall addresses development of attached houses (townhouses), duplexes, accessory dwellings, smaller multifamily projects, increasing the number of homes allowed per acre of land, and permitting for a wider variety of housing types generally.
What do you think?
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The City of Spokane
wants your feedback!
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City has identified seven code amendments that could be included in the 2022 Plan Commission work program and would be adopted as changes to the Spokane Municipal Code as early as spring 2022.
You can review a description of each proposal on the project webpage, which will be updated as the draft revisions evolve.
Comment on one or all proposals simply with an e-mail:
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Or send your email to this address:
If you're a REALTOR®, this is your business, this is your future - engage with the city on these important issues now!
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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 3: Your Reputation Matters |
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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 your reputation in the real estate industry and how that can affect your business, as well as, your relationships with fellow colleagues.
Watch and share!
The video runs about 12-minutes.
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See past episodes in this series:
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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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Next week!
Code of Ethics
& Current Issues in WA State (also known as CORE).
Tuesday 5/17 8-4
Burbity Workspaces
in Spokane Valley
Event sponsored by:
Old Republic Home Protection
Clockhours (Part 1): Code of Ethics (3.5 hours credit) by Mike Crowley
Lunch will be served from 12 PM to 1 PM by Blackakre Catering
Clockhours (Part 2): CORE Class | Current Issues in WA State (3 hours credit) by Angie DeArth
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Registration ends: Thursday, May 12th, at midnight.
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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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The SAR extends its condolences to the family and friends of Don Rosselet, formerly with Windermere Manito.
Don passed away unexpectedly on April 25, 2022.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. at Timbers on Pacific, 116 W Pacific Ave., Spokane, WA 99201.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Meals on Wheels.
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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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Next week!
Purchase & Sale with Sabrina Jones Schroeder
Tuesday 5/17 8:30-12:30
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Wednesday 5/18 1:00-4:30
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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New!
Code of Ethics & Fair Housing
with Mike Crowley
Tuesday 5/24 8:30-12:30
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Thursday 5/26 8:30-Noon
7.5 clock hours
Zoom class - Two-day class - both days required
Why Ethics?
Professionalism means conducting yourself ethically and with integrity and competence.
It results in satisfied clients and customers.
It's good business!
You will gain knowledge of the REALTOR® Code of Ethics that will help you . . .
· Fulfill your essential responsibilities as a REALTOR®
· Enjoy a successful career based on the highest principles of your profession, and
· Develop appropriate responses and solutions to the most pressing dilemmas you will face as a REALTOR®.
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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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New!
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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