October 1, 2018
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 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. Sign up now to secure your seat! 

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

ALL STAR PANEL
Technology and Leverage
Cambria Galleria on 7th
Join the Young Professionals Network on October 24 for an exciting All Star Panel exploring ways to leverage your business with technology! Learn from the pros as they give insight on how technology has changed their business. 

CLOSING GIFT BASKET
CUSTOMIZED VIDEOS
We've done it for you! Get this perfect Housewarming/Closing gift basket to celebrate your client's new home. DETAILS 
 
MARKET ACTIVITY
Weekly Market Activity Report
 
"Seven years ago, FICO conducted a survey of bankers that concluded that home prices would not recover until 2020. While roughly one million people are still considered underwater in terms of home value, many people would consider the housing industry to not only be fully recovered but flying forward toward unprecedented price points. While high prices may soon begin to turn buyers off, it will be interesting to see if there is a measurable slowdown in real estate activity versus a natural shift to balanced prices." VIEW REPORT

REALTORS® Relief Foundation
 
Minneapolis Area REALTORS® is donating $5,000 to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) to help those communities directly affected by Hurricane Florence. When you donate to the RRFevery dollar goes directly to victims of disaster. Consider donating today! Donations are tax-deductible.
The Voice for Real Estate 90: Florence, 90% Deduction, Inv. Shortages

UPCOMING CLASSES
Using Instanet and Authentisign 101
Tuesday, October 9 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.0 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
REQUIRED! Salesperson and Broker Required Module: Risk Management
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Introduction to Staging
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.0 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
REQUIRED! Salesperson and Broker Required Module: Risk Management
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Every REALTOR® is required to complete 2.50 CE Hours of Code of Ethics training by December 31, 2018. If you have yet to complete your Ethics requirement, please choose a class that works for you below or view our calendar for additional dates.* 
 
REQUIRED! Pathways to Professionalism - Code of Ethics 2017/18
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
REQUIRED! Professionalism - Code of Ethics 2017/18
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
REQUIRED! Professionalism - Code of Ethics 2017/18
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
*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.

Tools for Creating an Impressive CMA
Presenter: Zoe Liston, 
Sponsor: Tami Tushie, American Home Shield
 
There is no CE available for Tuesday Mornings at MAAR events. This is a free benefit open to all members.
SOCIAL CORNER
REALTORS® UNITE STATE CONVENTION
 
Minneapolis Area REALTORS® is a proud sponsor of our state's association large annual convention, REALTORS® Unite! This is event is coming very soon, held for two days October 3 and 4 at the beautiful St. Paul RiverCentre.
 

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. Nominations are due by November 1.

READY, SET, BOSTON! REALTORS® CONFERENCE AND EXPO 
 
Still on the fence about whether to attend the REALTORS® Conference and Expo? Review the Advance Program for information on the 100+ education sessions available. Still can't decide? Mark Wahlberg will be this year's General Session speaker!
 
NAR makes reserving your hotel for the Conference and Expo easy and affordable. Act fast! Housing registration deadline is October 12.
 

PATIO RENOVATION PROJECT
 
The Foundation hosted REALTOR® volunteers on Wednesday, September 26 to install fencing, a gas grill, new picnic tables and container gardens at Commonbond Communities - Winnetka West. A check for $10,000 was also presented at the event. Thank you to all of our givers and volunteers to make these outreach events a possibility. PHOTOS

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