February 26, 2018
Global Day is this week! Attend these classes to help you connect with your clients. Enjoy a complimentary lunch between classes featuring an ethnic cuisine. Be sure to sign up for each class individually per the below registration links. We look forward to hosting you on March 1 for this great learning and networking event.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
The Principles of Feng Shui
Complimentary lunch to follow!
This course is approved with the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.00 hours of Real Estate continuing education credits.
This course is approved with the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.00 hours of Real Estate continuing education credits.

SAVE THE DATE
FACE FORWARD
2018 REALTOR Summit 
Wednesday, May 9  
Minneapolis Convention Center
Featuring:
Kristi Kennelly, REALTOR.com
Steve Murray, Real Trends
David and Jonah Stillman, Gen Z
Tom Hauser, Political Correspondent
 
Registration opens on March 1, 2018
MARKET ACTIVITY
Weekly Market Activity Report
 
"The trends from the last several weeks and, honestly, the last several months remain in place in much of the country as well as locally. The market is trying to sustain a healthy number of listings to keep pace with a consumer base that is clearly in a buying mood. There is real evidence of increased showing activity and anecdotal evidence from busy real estate professionals that we are setting up for another busy year in residential real estate." VIEW REPORT
UPCOMING CLASSES
Tuesday, February 27 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.00 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
Wednesday, February 28 (8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
Size Matters 2
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
Tuesday, March 6 (2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
How to Read an Appraisal II
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 2.00 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
Wednesday, March 7 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.00 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
Wednesday, March 14 (8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
Wednesday, March 14 (1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
SOCIAL CORNER
Thursday, March 8 (2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
 
Explore the North Loop with the Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS Young Professionals Network. Hear from our expert pannelist and learn about new business developments, housing and programs offered in this community.

March 20 (12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
 
The internet is a giant sea of possibility and there is an overwhelming amount of information out there on how to generate business online. It’s important you know how to make yourself easy to locate and provide information about yourself in the right places.  In this session, we’ll look at some of the key strategies and methods for setting your business up for success online. This includes your online presence and lead generating resources.
 
Real estate CE is NOT included with this course

March Broker Meeting

Friday, March 9, 2018
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS

Topic: All About Teams

One of the hottest topics for brokers revolves around teams. Building Teams Do's and Don'ts. Benefits and Challenges to Agents and to Brokers. What trends are we seeing? Five main components of a successful team and why they are important to a broker. Joining us in our discussion is James Camarata, Broker, Keller Williams Premier Realty Lake Minnetonka, and Kris Lindahl, The Kris Lindahl Team RE/MAX Results. 
 
This is a complimentary MAAR Broker benefit.

Housing Day at the MN State Capitol
 
Minnesota Realtors are sponsoring Housing Day at the Capitol on March 14. 
 

 
Iowa Association of Realtors is hosting the CIPS Certified International Property Specialist Designation classes the week of March 5-9 in Des Moines. These classes are not scheduled anywhere else in the Midwest this year! Realtors can register for any classes individually or for the entire 5-day set of courses. Call the Courtyard by Marriot 1 block away at 515-225-1222 and mention the "Association Group" to get a discounted rate. REGISTER

STORE 
OFFER
Grab this perfect-sized organizer. Found in the MAAR store on-site or online!
Thank you Affiliate member, Mike Langer and his team at Suddath Moving for transporting a donated piece of furniture from a member to our office.
 
If you or your clients have moving needs, Suddath is offering MAAR REALTORS an exclusive offer of a free complimentary, accurate in-home estimate AND a packing starter kitboxes, tape, packing paper ($75 value) for appointments resulting from your referrals (this will be labeled as a gift from YOU.). Contact mike.langer@suddath.com for more offer information.

MAAR Seeks New Realtor Emeritus
 
TO HONOR LONGEVITY AS A REALTOR® MEMBER, WE OFFER THE REALTOR® EMERITUS PROGRAM  
Please email info@mplsrealtor.com by March 15, 2018 if you meet the criteria and are interested in joining the program.
Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS
5750 Lincoln Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55345