September 10, 2018
THE FOUNDATION 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY GALA
 
What a night to remember! The Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® Foundation celebrated over 1 million dollars given in 30 years on Thursday, September 6 at Nicollet Island Pavilion. Attendees participated in a wine toss, beer toss and silent auction during the cocktail reception. The program included dinner, The Legacy Award presented to Donnie Brown and presentations from friends of the Foundation. A Live Auction was also a highlight of the night. Thank you to our wonderful emcees, Kath Hammerseng and Shannon Brooks, and to all who have given over the years.
 
Our members and friends of the Association were able to donate over $70,000 to housing organizations in need. | PHOTOS
THIS FRIDAY! HOUSING AND ECONOMIC SYMPOSIUM
Bloomington Center for the Arts
 
Come for a half-day to hear from Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at NAR and Ron Wirtz from Federal Reserve Bank. Our friends from The Mapping Prejudice Project will also be there to share incredibly valuable information. CE will be available. You won't want to miss out on this! Sign up today.
 
The courses associated with this event have been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 2.5 hours of real estate continuing education
 
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
 
"At this time of year, there tends to be a final push to get a housing deal done before a natural switch in focus toward the likes of back-to-school needs, home preparation for colder weather and even pre-planning for winter holiday and leisure travel. Although there doesn't appear to be a huge national increase in sales compared to last year, there also isn't any overt let-down. Residential real estate is healthy now and should continue to be healthy into the fall and winter seasons" VIEW REPORT
UPCOMING CLASSES
The Fall calendar is now available for sign up on the website. Check it out!
REQUIRED! Salesperson and Broker Required Module Risk Management
Tuesday, September 11 (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
REQUIRED! Pathways to Professionalism - Code of Ethics 2017/18
Wednesday, September 12 (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

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. 
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
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!
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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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