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SAR Annual Awards Luncheon
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NEXT WEEK!
Mark your calendar now and plan to attend the 2016 SAR Awards Luncheon on Thursday, May 19th, at Red Lion River Inn.
You'll want to be there as we announce our 2016 SAR awards: REALTOR® of the Year, Steve Flinn REALTOR® Achivement, REALTOR® Community Service, Affiliate of the Year, Partner of the Year and Spokane's Citizen of the Year.
See the event flyer (pictured above) for more details, online here.
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Open House Winners get Prizes
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The grand prize winners of the 2016 Spokane REALTORS® Open House Weekend were presented their prizes this week. The grand prize winners - Mr & Mrs. Mark and Julie Anderson - received a $1,000 VISA gift card (photo above). Left to right in photo above: Susie Luby, 2016 SAR president, Mark Anderson, Julie Anderson, and Jackie Hughes. As listing agent for the house from which the grand prize winners were drawn, Jackie Hughes, Keller Williams, received a $500 VISA gift card. Left to right in photo above: Susie Luby, 2016 SAR president, and Jackie Hughes. Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to all who participated in this year's event!
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RPAC
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The REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC) has promoted the election of pro-REALTOR® candidates across the United States since 1969.
The purpose of RPAC is clear: REALTORS® raise and spend money to elect candidates who understand and support their interests.
RPAC enables REALTORS® to support candidates that support the issues that are important to their profession.
RPAC is not affiliated with the Republican or the Democratic parties and does not support one candidate over the other because of party affiliation. Instead, RPAC supports "REALTOR® Party" candidates, those who have indicated or demonstrated that they are interested in pro-REALTOR® or pro-business issues.
RPAC helps protect the industry by funding those candidates for elected office who best represent the concerns of REALTORS® and the REALTOR®
Party.
Invest in RPAC now, online here:
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Washington REALTORS® Legal Symposium
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The Washington REALTORS® Legal Symposium is an education event featuring five leading Washington real estate attorneys who will present information important to your practice of real estate. See the event page for more information and registration, online here.
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Lunch & Learn: Historic Preservation
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Do you know what it means for a property to be listed on a Register of Historic Places?
You may be surprised to learn the differences between properties that are listed on the National, State and Spokane Registers of Historic Places.
Come enjoy a fun and informative presentation on historic preservation at the next SAR Lunch & Learn on
Monday, May 23rd.
See the event flyer with more details (pictured above), online here.
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Lunch & Learn: Mortgage Insurance
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There are more benefits to mortgage insurance than you think. It's the misunderstood affordability gem - and sells homes!
Learn why you and your clients should embrace mortgage insurance in our June Lunch & Learn at your SAR, Monday, June 13th.
See the event flyer with more details (pictured above), online here.
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REALTOR® Broker Summit
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The 2016 Broker Summit will be held June 9-10 in Denver, Colorado, at the Denver Marriott City Center. REALTOR® Broker Summits are designed exclusively for designated broker and broker owner members to come together and learn from presenters, panels, and peer leaders in the industry offering fresh insights on current conditions while looking to the future of real estate.  Opening Keynote: Adam Savage (pictured at left), co-host of the hit Discovery Channel show MythBusters, will share how curiosity, critical thinking, and learning from failure can help your business Read more about this event and register online here. See the fact sheet on this year's REALTOR® Broker Summit (pictured above), online here.
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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 2016. 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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Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate
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NEXT WEEK!
Tuesday, May 17 - Current Issues in Washington Residential Real Estate - with Sabrina Jones-Schroeder. Registration: 8:00 a.m. Class: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the SAR 3.0 clock hours |
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The Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals
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NEXT WEEK!
Tuesday, May 17 - The Code of Ethics for Real Estate Professionals - with Linda Miller Sheets. Registration: noon Class: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the SAR 4.0 clock hours |
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Training Superior Instructors
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June 2 & 3 - Training Superior Instructors - with Linda Miller Sheets. Registration: 8:15 a.m. Class: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the SAR 15 clock hours |
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Tips, Tricks, and Strategies
for working with Difficult People
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Tuesday, June 7 - Tips, Tricks & Strategies for Working with Difficult People - with Linda Miller Sheets. Registration: 1:15 p.m. Class: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the SAR 3.0 clock hours |
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Land and Acreage 101: Rural Property
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Wednesday, June 8 - Land and Acreage 101: Rural Property - with Jim Palmer, Jr.Registration: Noon Class: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the SAR 4.0 clock hours
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Statewide Purchase & Sale Agreement
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Thursday, June 9 - Statewide Purchase and Sale Agreement - with Sabrina Jones-Schroeder. You must take this class once between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2016.
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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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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Instructor Development Workshop
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Interested in becoming a state certified real estate instructor? Now, you have a place to explore this interest and earn 15 clock hours!
Learn how to choose class materials relevant to your audience; create an outline and develop a class curriculum; delivery techniques that hold attention, impart information, and inspire the audience; understand learning styles; how to use effective visual aids; be prepared for classroom challenges; how to work though class application forms with DOL.
Two day class: June 2 & 3; 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the SAR.
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Training Superior Instructors
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Take this class and you earn 15 clock hours - whether you become an instructor or not!
Download the class flyer (pictured above) with more information, online here.
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A Broader View of Drones
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Drone photography is poised to play a substantial role in the marketing of listings - but that's just the beginning.
Drone operators are also taking photos to collect information for home appraisals, property inspections after disasters, and construction projects - and doing so more efficiently at lower cost than what could previously be achieved through aerial photography.
REALTOR® magazine offers " A Broader View of Drones" in its May/June issue (pictured above), online here.
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Firewise Communities Workshop
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NEXT WEEK!
The best time to become fire-wise is before the next fire starts! Attend a FREE Firewise Communities Workshop on May 17-18 at the Enduris Training Facility in Airway Heights. Event includes all class materials, lunch on both days, and instruction on: fire behavior, creating defensible space around homes, how to reduce wildfire losses, and a tour of a local Firewise community.
Attendance is specifically recommended for REALTORS®, developers, landowners, and homeowners association members. - SHARE THIS WITH YOUR CLIENTS -
Download the event brochure with more information and registration information, online here.
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2016 SAR Golf Tournament
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The 2016 SAR Golf Tournament will be Thursday, July 21st, at Downriver Golf Course. Participation is limited to 144 golfing entrants only so register today! See the event flyer with more information (pictured above), online here.
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Member 2 Member
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The Spokane Mortgage Lenders Association invites all SAR members to its 2016 Golf Tournament, Thursday, June 9th, at Downriver Golf Course.
See the event flyer (pictured above) with more details, online here.
Your SAR welcomes a new affiliate member, Elite Home Inspections. See its flyer online here (pictured above), with an offer good through the end of the month.
NOTE: Member 2 Member is a member benefit of the Spokane Association of REALTORS®.
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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Junior Lilac Parade
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The 65th Junior Lilac Parade makes its way through downtown on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m.
The parade features bands and drill teams from local elementary and middle schools.
Elected officials and local businesses are also part of the parade, alongside mascots from local sports teams.
This year's theme is, "Music Machine 2016: A Tribute to One-Hit-Wonders," and participating groups are judged on many factors including best performance and best adherence to the theme. Read more about the parade and see a map of its route (pictured above), online here. |
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Market Activity Report - April
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The SAR Market Activity Report for April is now online.
See the latest full report - and archived full reports - online here.
See the April 2016 Snapshot Report (pictured above) online here.
See the 2016 Year-to-date Snapshot report (pictured above) online here.
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Member Roster Update
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NEW!
Click here to view the latest Member Roster Update - listing new and resigned members and companies.
Click here to view the latest list of MLS Subscription Waivers - approved by the Board of Directors.
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2016 Officers & Directors
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Susie Luby
2016 SAR President
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868-9468
SECRETARY:
John L. Scott Spokane
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