June 4, 2018
Q3 MLS Fees are due by June 30
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 
Today, June 4 the Diversity committee along with staff worked with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity at a new, energy efficient Habitat build in Minneapolis as part of Homeownership Month. 
We truly appreciate your commitment to helping Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity provide decent and affordable homes for families in need.

Irish Night
 
Cooper Pub & Restaurant
1607 Park Place Blvd.
Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
 
Attend a traditional Irish dinner and entertainment put on by the Global Business Council. Watch and listen to live traditional Irish music and storytelling, while dining on delicious Irish fare. A must attend event!

YPN ALL STAR PANEL
Cambria Gallery on 7th
625 2nd Avenue South #101
Minneapolis, MN 55402
You don't want to miss out on this event, so sign up today!

Heart of the Community Award
The Heart of the Community Award shines a light on members who have dedicated their time, talents and energy to serve as volunteer leaders within our communities. On behalf of the selected REALTORS® who have made an extraordinary commitment to improving the quality of life in their community through volunteer leadership and community service, Minneapolis Area REALTORS® will make a $500 contribution to the organization of their choice. You can nominate yourself or another for the award.
 
MARKET ACTIVITY
Weekly Market Activity Report
 
"Residential real estate activity is in full swing across America. Some trends are persisting as they have week after week, month after month and now year after year. But some metrics are teasing a deviation from the norm. There may not be as many homes for sale as there were last year at this time, and home price increases are still more likely than not, but there is a chance that we could see more positive changes in either sales or new listings as the summer months progress." VIEW REPORT

Your Brand Goes Beyond Your Face! Help Prospective Clients SEE You!
Presenter: Tanya Troska 
Sponsor: Tom Geoffroy, Branch Property Investigations
 
FIRPTA - What is it and how does it affect real estate transactions?
Presenter: Dan Flath
Sponsor: Johnny JFuerst Photography
UPCOMING CLASSES
REMINDER: The Required Module course completion is due by June 30, 2018. 
  
Matrix: Let's Get Started
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Social Media Strategies
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
Salesperson & Broker Required Module: Agency, Fair Housing & Special Entities Authority
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
Salesperson & Broker Required Module: Agency, Fair Housing & Special Entities Authority
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education

Complete your Code of Ethics requirement
 
Don't delay!
The end of the 2-year cycle will be here before we know it. Every REALTOR® is required to complete 2.50 CE Hours of Code of Ethics training by December 31, 2018*
  
Pathways to Professionalism - Code of Ethics 2017/18
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 2.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
Professionalism - Code of Ethics 2017/18
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
Pathways to Professionalism - Code of Ethics 2017/18
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 2.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
If you have yet to complete it, please choose your class below or go to our website for more options. You can see if you've satisfied the requirement by logging into the portal. View this video on how to find it.
 
*Failure to complete the required periodic (every 2 years) ethics training shall be considered a violation of a membership duty; for which, REALTOR® membership shall be suspended until such time as the required training has been completed.
SOCIAL CORNER
JUNE BROKER SUPPORT MEETING 
 
Topic for June is Legislative Updates featuring MAAR's Government Affair Director, Eric Myers, who will be addressing the latest in local, state and national legislative updates.
 
Date: June 8, 2018
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location:  Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS
5750 Lincoln Drive, Edina, MN 55436
 
This is a complimentary Broker benefit.  

2019 Board of Director Applications due June 22
 
As a member of MAAR, you have the opportunity to help guide the association into the future. Your committed participation serving on the MAAR Board of Directors will lend growth to the real estate industry and community at large. MORE INFO

SAVE THE DATE FOR MEMBER DAY
 
Budweiser deck at Target Field
 
Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Indians
  
Stay tuned for more details and registration...

PRIDE FESTIVAL
In honor of 50 years of Fair Housing, MAAR and SPAAR are participating at the 2018 Twin Cities Pride Festival on June 23 and 24.  
We are seeking REALTORS® who are willing to volunteer in 2-hour increments at the booth. Come out and join the fun while engaging with the public and building camaraderie with other fellow REALTORS® and friends.
 

IN THE NEWS
Old Town: A new name for Nicollet Island-East Bank

WE'RE HIRING!
 
If someone you know is interested in either of the following positions at the Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®, please have them apply online. Thank you! 
 

Q2 - 2018 Home Payment Report
VHT Photography
The “MGIC/MAAR Home Payment Report” is a quarterly overview of typical monthly payments on homes recently sold in the Twin Cities’ 50 most active real estate markets. Agents can download the report and forward it to prospects or include it in their own marketing pieces. REPORT

Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS
5750 Lincoln Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55345