December 10, 2018
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Jean Leake Emerging Markets
This scholarship will be awarded to members who demonstrate their commitment to serve the emerging markets communities, with particular efforts to increase homeownership among diverse communities in Minnesota. | INFO 
Ann Brockhouse Future Leader
 
This award honors future leaders in real estate and the association. The recipient must be willing to demonstrate leadership abilities within MAR and the REALTOR® community. | INFO
4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program
 
"The City of Minneapolis is now accepting applications for theMinneapolis 4d Affordable Housing Incentive Program, which helps property owners obtain property tax reductions for agreeing to keep a portion of rental units affordable for 10 years." READ MORE
TUESDAY MORNINGS AT MAR 
 
Tax Planning
Tuesday, December 18
Greg Nelson and Ryan Kelly, Olsen Thielen CPAs




 
Sponsored by Barb Gurney, Mortgages Unlimited
APPRAISER MEETING
 
The Value of Being Green
Ben Rabe from Fresh Energy will share on how appraisers can add more value to their business by learning the basics of what makes a house more energy efficient. Ben will talk about everything from heating systems, doors, windows, lighting, appliances and renewable energy. Though there are not a lot of home energy ratings out there, attendees will learn about what it is and how it can increase the value of a home.
BROKER SUPPORT MEETING
Annual Broker Business Planning Session 
Friday, December 14 (9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
Hear from a panel of four successful Brokers who will talk about their successful and unsuccessful strategies for 2018 and their predictions and proactive tips for 2019. 
  
 
 
This is a free broker member benefit. Please register to attend.
MARKET ACTIVITY
Weekly Market Activity Report
 
"While recent stock market activity has displayed some heart-pounding drops and rallying rises, that volatility has not created the same tidal waves within residential real estate. Increasing home prices and mortgage rates have indeed created a sense of immediacy for some buyers and turned others away due to affordability concerns, but these decisions appear to be rooted in longer-term trends rather than the effects of a media headline or presidential tweet." VIEW REPORT
UPCOMING CLASSES
Infosparks II - Sharpening the Data Sword
This course has been approved from the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
CALENDAR
CODE OF ETHICS REQUIREMENT
ONLINE CLASSES ONLY AVAILABLE
 
The CE Shop
This course is approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.0 hours of Real Estate continuing education
 
 
 
Code of Ethics: Good for Your Clients and Your Business 
This course is approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.0 hours of Real Estate continuing education
Continuing Ed Express
This course is approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.0 hours of Real Estate continuing education
REALTOR® Code of Ethics Case Studies
This course is approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.0 hours of Real Estate continuing education
Online without CE
NAR CODE OF ETHICS TRAINING (ONLINE)| For existing REALTORS® only
SOCIAL SPOT
NEWS
REALTOR HEART OF THE COMMUNITY AWARD RECIPIENTS
Minneapolis Area REALTORS® shines a light on a few of our members who have dedicated their time, talents and energy to serve in a volunteer leadership capacity in our communities. READ MORE
CLOSING GIFT BASKET
 
 
Minneapolis Area REALTORS
5750 Lincoln Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55345