November 13, 2017
MEMBERSHIP DUES DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 30
MEMBERSHIP SURVEY
 
Help us help you! Please take a moment to complete our Membership Survey. Completion of the survey enters you for a chance to win a $200 VISA gift card!

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. Submit your nominations by November 17. 

Wednesday, November 29 - Thursday, November 30 (8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) 
Mindset, Methods and Metrics Professional Development Series
Please note, there are no CE credits for this series
Join two authors of "Mindset, Methods, and Metrics" Brandon Doyle and Nick Dreher for 2 half-day sessions to discover how your mindset, methods and metrics play a role in your ability to create and maintain a successful real estate business. They will cover topics such as goal setting, using data for business planning, utilizing your database to its fullest, online presence and much more.

WEEKLY MARKET ACTIVITY REPORT
"New tax legislation that could affect the housing market is still currently being discussed and debated by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, but it appears that important tools used by homeowners, like the mortgage interest deduction, are in line to continue in some capacity. This continuity would be useful for maintaining a positive outlook for residential real estate" | MORE

UPCOMING CLASSES AT MAAR
 
Tuesday, November 14 (1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
Residential Contracts: Forms for Sellers 
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education 
 
Wednesday, November 15 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Conquering Foreclosures
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.00 hours of real estate continuing education
 
Thursday, November 16 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Mortgage 101
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.00 hours of real estate continuing education
 
Friday, November 17 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Matrix Pro for REALTORS
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.00 hours of real estate continuing education

CALL FOR ACTION
 
Your voice matters. As a REALTOR you have no doubt heard about tax reform plans from Washington, DC. Now Congress is threatening tax incentives for homeowners, like the mortgage interest deduction and the state and local property tax deduction. These incentives are critical for a strong housing market that creates jobs and builds stable communities. Take action today and click below.

PRINT FOR GOOD BOOK DRIVE UPDATE 
A BIG Thank You to MAAR members and sponsoring agencies who gave so generously to the Kodak Book Drive. Collectively, we donated over 2,500 new and gently used books that will be distributed locally to Minneapolis communities through the YMCA outreach programs. Together, we are making a difference by improving literacy and closing the opportunity gap for youth in education and developmental needs.
 
The 5 sponsoring brokers who gave the gift of literacy are: Fazendin Realtors, Edina Realty – Plymouth Office, Keller Williams Integrity, Coldwell Banker Burnett – Plymouth, Coldwell Banker Burnett – Lakes Office. Way to go!

INTRODUCING CONNECT
 
In partnership with the Mortgage Association of Minnesota, MAAR would like to present the first annual CONNECT conference, held at Mystic Lake Casino & Hotel on January 10 - 11, 2018, where REALTORS and mortgage professionals can join together to hear from industry professional in a casual and fun atmosphere. In the spirit of the venue and a blackjack tournament, this first year's theme is Double Down for your Business. More details to come. We hope you join us! 

TRENDING
"Kath Hammerseng, president-elect of the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors, said that eliminating the deduction, which could total several thousand dollars for a typical buyer, will erode the buying power for many buyers by 20 to 40 percent, putting downward pressure on prices." 

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Annual Membership Dues 
 
Members: Please note annual dues are posted on the portal. Please log in and submit payment by November 30. 
Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS
5750 Lincoln Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55345