September 17, 2018
Members: MLS Fees are due by September 30
COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS DUE OCTOBER 15
 
Volunteering at the association is good for your professional growth and for your business! Whatever your particular interest in real estate, we're probably already discussing it and creating policies around it. Applications are due by October 15. Please note, current members need to reapply to their committee(s) of choice every year. MORE

GLOBAL LUNCH AND LEARN: CANADA
Minneapolis Area REALTORS® office
 
We are honored to have guest speaker Ms. Suzanne Cormie, Senior Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Canada, who will be discussing with us background on how a consulate works and why Minneapolis was chosen; Canadian companies in MN and US companies in Canada; Provide economic update on what is happening the country that impacts us all - Tariffs and NAFTA ; Ways we as REALTORS® can be of service to the Canadian companies. 
MARKET ACTIVITY
Weekly Market Activity Report
 
"Changing demographics, income levels, corporate growth and natural disasters all affect residential real estate markets. Home prices in Seattle and San Francisco have increased amidst e-commerce and technology success stories, while listings and sales decline precipitously when a hurricane strikes. This week, we are reminded of the destruction delivered by Hurricane Harvey to Houston at this time last year. From Katrina to Sandy to Maria to Florence, housing markets have bent but remain unbroken." VIEW REPORT
UPCOMING CLASSES
The Fall calendar is now available for sign up on the website. Check it out!
Infosparks II - Sharpening the Data Sword
Tuesday, September 25 (1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
REQUIRED! Salesperson and Broker Required Module Risk Management
Location: Maple Grove Community Center
Wednesday, September 26 (8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
REQUIRED! Pathways to Professionalism - Code of Ethics 2017/18
Location: Maple Grove Community Center
Wednesday, September 26 (1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
Forms 2018
Thursday, September 27 (8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
RPR: Using RPR to Better Serve Buyers and Sellers
Thursday, September 27 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.00 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
The Art of Negotiation
Friday, September 28 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.00 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education

2018/19 Forms Update
Presenter: Pat Paulson
Sponsor: Sue Marty, Zerorez
 
There is no CE available for Tuesday Mornings at MAAR events. This is a free benefit open to all members.
SOCIAL CORNER
THE FOUNDATION NEEDS YOUR HELP
 
The Foundation is in need of volunteers to help with the patio renovation Project at CommonBond Communities Winnetka West affordable housing community on Wednesday, September 26. If interested, please email the Foundation Director, Alicia Gordon Macalus, at aliciag@mplsrealtor.com

Increasing Equal Housing Opportunities for All
Wednesday, October 17 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Bloomington Center for the Arts
This course is approved with the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.0 hours of real estate continuing education credit
The MAAR Diversity Committee is putting on an event with national speaker Marki Lemons to our area to speak in more detail about Fair Housing in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. We hope you attend!

REALTOR® OF THE YEAR AWARD
 
The Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® (MAAR) presents the prestigious REALTOR® of the Year Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize each year one active member who has provided outstanding volunteer services to the association, real estate profession, and community during the previous year.
The 2019 REALTOR® of the Year Recipient will receive the award at the MAAR annual leadership installation event.

The recipient receives a $1,000 charitable gift made payable to a charity of their choosing. 

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Lenovo’s Back to School Sale is On Now
Back to school is a great time for you to up your tech game.
 
Now through Sept. 19, Lenovo is offering savings up to 39% off on their award-winning PC’s, laptops, 2-in-1 laptop/tablet combos, and more.
 
Lenovo™ is a proud partner in the REALTOR Benefits® Program. MORE
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