October 15, 2018
MEMBER DUES AVAILABLE ON THE PORTAL
PLEASE SUBMIT PAYMENT BY NOVEMBER 30
ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS DUE TODAY
 
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

TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE
LESS THAN 2 DAYS AWAY! It has been fifty years  since the Fair Housing Act was passed. We will review the history while developing creative ways to ensure an  equal future. Here's your opportunity to get 3 CE credits from an engaging session with Marki Lemons as she discusses the following topics: 
  • Zoning 
  • Mapping Inequality
  • Equal Credit Opportunity Act
  • ADA
  • Steering
  • Blockbusting
  • Redlining
  • More important Fair Housing topics
Wednesday, October 17
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
 
3.00 CE Hours

Bloomington Center for the Arts
This course is approved with the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3 hours of real estate continuing education credit and 1 hour of the required Fair Housing credit. Agency credit not included.

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. 

Congratulations to our 2018 Heart of the Community Award Recipients
  • Katrina DeWit, Special Olympics of MN
  • Lynn Foulke, Safaris with a Heart
  • Blake Hanson, Mile in My Shoes
  • Mary Hollway, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
  • Wyn Ray, New Covenant Foundation

SUPPORTED LOCAL CANDIDATES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE
 
Minneapolis Area REALTORS® local RPAC Committee has decided to endorse the following candidates for public office. Click on their name to view the survey they completed. MAR respects individual member votes. VIEW CANDIDATES
MARKET ACTIVITY
Weekly Market Activity Report
 
"Residential real estate continues to churn out impressive numbers as we reach deeper into autumn. In many markets, new listings and/or pending sales are still outperforming the results from this same time last year. When the economy is strong, buyers and sellers will remain active beyond the more traditional selling season. Predictions for a slowdown are rolling in, but we're not there yet. Let's take a look at what's happening locally." VIEW REPORT
UPCOMING CLASSES
Introduction to Staging
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.0 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
REQUIRED! 2018/19 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
Long Term Investment Properties
This course is pending approval from the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.0 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Matrix: Let's Get Started
Thursday, October 25 (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 
Social Media Management
Thursday, October 25 (1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
CALENDAR
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.* 
 
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
 
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
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
 
*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.

TUESDAY MORNINGS AT MAAR 
 
Adding and Editing Listings and Creating Office and Agent Teams on MLS
Presenter: David Zimmerman, RMLS
Sponsor: Tanya Troska, Back to Basics Digital Marketing
 
 
There is no CE available for Tuesday Mornings at MAAR events. This is a free benefit open to all members.
SOCIAL CORNER
THE FOUNDATION GALA HIGHLIGHTS
 
The Gala on September 6 that celebrated 30 Years of Giving to the Foundation and the housing organizations we support was a huge success. Nearly $70,000 was given at the event. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and gave. View the video for highlights on the night. VIDEO

REALTOR® OF THE YEAR AWARD
MAR 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 MAR 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.

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