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Pack the Pantry - Thank you!
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A big
THANK YOU to all members who volunteered to support out 2015 SAR Pack the Pantry Food Drive event last week! Our teams had lots of fun at all area Albertsons stores. Food and cash donations are being counted now - including an entire semi-truck full of donated food and a cash donation from Albertsons for $2,500 (photo above).
Look for totals to be shared soon here in the Weekly Notices.
The SAR received two photos from members participating in this year's food drive. We share them here (photos above) as samples of the good work all of our members did to support the association's Pack the Pantry event this year.
Left photo:
Sean Berry with EXIT Realty and
Stephanie Loman with First American Title pictured at 57th and Regal Albertsons.
Right photo:
Kara Siemens from Windermere City Group and
Klaire Powers from First American Title pictured at Wandermere Albertsons.
It's not too late to make a financial contribution and be counted in this year's event. Just click on the GO button below to visit our Crowdrise fundraising site.
Remember, for every $1 donated, 2nd Harvest provides six pounds of food - the equivalent of 5 meals for hungry people. The gift of food changes lives and gives people an opportunity to succeed and thrive right here in our community.
Thank you for your donation! Donate online now!
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TRID Webcast
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The new TRID rules take effect in two weeks.
REALTOR® Magazine presented a live webcast this past July to help real estate professionals understand the changes to the closing process that are scheduled to go into effect on
October 3rd.
The new rules include two new forms - the Loan Estimate and the Closing Disclosure - will replace the HUD-1 settlement form and the Good Faith Estimate.
Samples of the
new forms are available from the
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Watch the entire hour-long webcast online here.
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Director Nominations 2016-2017
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Your SAR is seeking a few good men and women - five, to be exact - to serve as directors for the association.
There are five, two-year terms available on the board. Nominees for directorships must be REALTOR® members who have served on a minimum of two (2) standing committees within the past seven (7) years or on one (1) standing committee within the past three (3) years. If a candidate has served on only one (1) standing committee within the past three (3) years that candidate must also attend two (2) Board of Directors meetings within the twelve (12) months prior to running for Director. Beginning in 2015, candidate committee attendance must be at a minimum of 80%, inclusive of excused absences, in order for service on said committee to be used to meet eligibility requirements.
To place your name in nomination with the Nominating Committee, please complete the application (pictured above),
online here
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You may FAX your completed form to the SAR at 324-8650 or mail to: SAR, 1924 North Ash Street, Spokane, WA 99205 by Friday, September 25th.
If you have questions, please contact Sharon Houston at 326-9222 or Jack Kestell at 838-2002.
Thank you for participating in the leadership of your association!
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The Voice for Real Estate
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The Voice for Real Estate, NAR's bi-weekly video update on our industry, is back again with these featured segments:
- Home sales stay strong
- Find a certified drone operator
- Supreme Court slaps down sign restriction
Watch the five-minute video online here:
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| Lunch & Learn: Renovation Loans |
NEXT WEEK!
Come and find out why renovation loans are so important on homes needing a little TLC.
Join us Monday, September 21st, to learn about this product that allows your clients to finance both the purchase price and any required repairs/upgrades on a property so they can move in with financing in place for their chosen improvements.
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| Lunch & Learn: Home Warranties |
Home warranties - what are they and what do they do?
Uncover the coverage of home warranties at a Lunch and Learn at your SAR on Monday, October 19th.
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| Lunch & Learn: Tax Mistakes |
It will soon be tax season again. We're guessing you could use some advice on how to maximize the amount of your hard-won retained earnings.
Join us for a Lunch and Learn at your SAR on Monday, November 2nd, to learn the 10 most expensive tax mistakes that cost you - and get a free book!
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ReLaunch for REALTORS®
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Washington REALTORS® is not offering EdCon this year.
However, the Tri-City Association of REALTORS® (TCAR) is offering a new program on September 23rd and 24th called "ReLaunch: Right Here, Right Now for all REALTORS®" for only $99 - regardless of which association you belong to!
This event includes 15 hours of NEW continuing education credits, all in one place, and includes two breakfasts and two lunches.
See the event flyer for more information, online here.
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| 2015 REALTOR® Education |
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Quality of Education
through SAR/WR Education Instructors
Here is the latest class listing of your SAR - offering the best live and local continuing real estate education classes for 2015.
Click on each class title,
underlined in blue, to bring up a flyer for that class - suitable for posting in your office.
Register for these classes
online here:
Please be in touch with
Debbie at the SAR if you have any questions about these classes or your license education requirements, by phone at
326-9222 or by
email.
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Statewide Purchase & Sale Agreement
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Tuesday, October 13 -
Statewide Purchase & Sale Agreement - with
Sabrina Jones-Schroeder.
Registration: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
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The Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals
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Wednesday, October 14 -
The Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals - with
Linda Miller Sheets.
A Code of Ethics course is required as a condition of retaining REALTOR® membership with NAR & must be repeated every four years. January 1, 2013 thru Dec. 31, 2016 is the current cycle. Don't delay, sign up today!
Registration: noon
Class: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
4.0 clock hours
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Land and Acreage 101: Rural Property
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Code of Ethics: Standards for Success
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Friday, October 23 -
Code of Ethics: Standards for Success - with
Linda Miller Sheets.
Registration: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
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The "Nekkid" Truth:
Six Principles of Building a Real Estate Business
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Tuesday, October 27 -
The "Nekkid" Truth: Six Principles of Building a Real Estate Business - with
Linda Miller Sheets.
Registration: 8:15 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
at the SAR
4.0 clock hours
Wednesday, October 28 -
Smart Growth for the 21st Century - with Washington REALTORS
® instructor
Mike Flynn.
Registration: Noon to 12:25 p.m.
Class: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at
CenterPlace Event Center in Spokane Valley
4.0 clock hours
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Home Inspections for REALTORS® and Appraisers
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Thursday, October 29 -
Home Inspections for REALTORS® and Appraisers - with
Matthew Pedersen.
NOTE: This class is approved for REALTOR® and Appraiser Clock Hours.
Registration: 8:15 a.m. to 8:25 a.m.
Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
at the SAR
7.5 clock hours
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SAR CALENDAR
Click on the image below to see the current SAR calendar
showing dates and times of classes, committees and events.
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Safe Business = Smart Business
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NAR presents a new online REALTOR® safety class:
Real Estate Safety Matters: Safe Business = Smart Business.
Developed in partnership with NAR's REALTOR® Safety Program, this online three-hour course teaches real estate professionals how to limit risk and increase safety for themselves and their clients.
Students will learn how to assess potential risks and develop safety protocols for client meetings, open houses, showings, online interactions, and other business activities.
The course will guide students through strategies for data security, including protecting personal and electronic information for real estate professionals and the clients they serve.
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Understanding Crime and Criminals
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RE Technology returns this week with the second in its series of articles on REALTOR® safety: understanding crime and criminals.
Criminology is an enormous sociological discipline and the information included in this article will not make you an expert criminologist. However, the purpose of this post is to give you basic information about the criminals and crimes you are most likely to encounter as a real estate agent.
Understanding crime and criminals will help you be more effective in deterring criminals from targeting you, as well as making safer decisions should you ever find yourself the target of an attempted crime.
Read the rest of this article on the RE Technology website,
online here.
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Fourth Quarter MLS Fees Due
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Fourth quarter MLS fees have been posted to the SAR member portal. They are due by
September 30th.
Click on the button above to pay now. (Click on the MY ORDERS tab once in the portal).
If you have signed up for the recurring payment plan, your debit/credit card will be charged on or around
September 10th.
Please
email Brenda, SAR bookkeeper and membership administrator, if you have a question about your fees or dues by email here or by phone at
326-9222.
Thank you for your prompt payment and for being a valued member of your SAR!
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NAR Testifies on Drones
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 National Association of REALTORS® 2015 President
Chris Polychron (pictured at left) testified, last week, on Capitol Hill that government approval of the commercial use of drones will be a big boon for real estate and other industries and should be made a legislative priority.
NAR has cautioned its members against using drones until the Federal Aviation Administration issues its long-awaited final guidelines on flight permissions.
Read more about President Polychron's testimony in REALTOR® magazine,
online here.
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Duck into the Fair
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The Spokane County Interstate Fair concludes its 10-day run this weekend.
The first Inland Empire fair was held in Corbin Park in 1886, three years before Washington became a state.
The event moved into its permanent and current location in 1952.
Nearly 200,000 people visited the fair last year.
See complete lists of fair events, attractions, vendors, and exhibits,
online here.
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Wellness Celebration
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The Spokane - Eastern Washington Chapter of Women's Council of REALTORS® invites you to its fifth annual Wellness Celebration and Rally on
October 15th.
See the event flyer (pictured above), suitable for posting in your office and sharing with your friends,
online here.
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Member 2 Member
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NEXT WEEK!
Spokane County Title invites SAR members to its Fall Fiesta on Wednesday, September 23rd.
See the event flyer with more details (pictured above), online here.
Introducing...Ruby Suites...luxurious, one bedroom, boutique serviced apartments. Come in for a tour today!
Sheryl Stone - 509-309-2398.
See the Ruby Suites informational flyer (pictured above),
online here.
Member 2 Member is a member benefit of the SAR. It is intended to announce a new product, service, location or affiliate event. If you are a member who wishes to share a message with your fellow members, please email it to Debbie at the SAR:
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| ListHub Report for August |
See the
August ListHub report,
now featuring data from Zillow and Trulia,
online here.
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| Market Activity Report - August |
The SAR Market Activity Report for
August is now online.
See the latest report - and archived reports -
online here.
See the August 2015 summary report (pictured above) online here.
See the 2015 year-to-date summary report (pictured above) online here.
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You Be The Judge - September
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Here is
You Be The Judge for
September
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Case #1-10: Obligations Under Exclusive Listing
Those who decide correctly will be entered in a drawing for a Starbucks coffee card!
Winner to be announced next month.
Congratulations
to Mary Guderjohn, Exit Real Estate North, our July/August Starbucks card winner!
JULY/AUGUST ANSWER:
The Hearing Panel disagreed with Seller S's contentions. It noted that while REALTORS® do, in fact, have an obligation to preserve confidential information gained in the course of any relationship with the client, Standard of Practice 1-9 specifically provides that latent material defects are not considered "confidential information" under the Code of Ethics. Consequently, REALTOR® A's disclosure did not violate Article 1 of the Code of Ethics.
From Case #1-25: Disclosure of Latent Defects
See the full text of last month's case,
online here.
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| Member Roster Update |
Click here to view the latest
Roster Update - listing new and resigned members and companies.
Click here to view the latest list of
MLS Subscription Waivers approved by the SAR Board of Directors.
Send a message to Angie at the SAR with any changes.
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