October 22, 2018
ANNOUNCEMENTS

RESEARCH FORUM 
 
For the Love of Data
Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Office
 
Come chat with MAR's Research Director, David Arbit, about the market, reports, stats, data, infosparks, feedback, concerns, questions or innovative ideas for the future!
Walk-ins welcome.

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. 

ENERGY LUNCH
 
The Basics of Being a Green REALTOR®
 
Join Ben Rabe from Fresh Energy on how you can add more value to your business by learning the basics of what makes a house more energy efficient. We'll discuss heating systems, doors, windows, lighting, appliances and renewable energy. Lunch is included.
Organized by the Green Committee

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
 
"It is that rare two-week window when not only politicians battle each other in order to convince voters who is best, but when professional football, baseball, hockey and basketball teams are battling for dominance in their respective sports. Competition is in the air, and yet the bulk of residential real estate markets across the country continue to enjoy a fair and balanced playing field. Even inventory, which has been down for years, is not looking so far from year-ago levels." VIEW REPORT
THE SKINNY - SEPTEMBER 2018
FROM OUR BLOG
"After years of strong buyer activity and weak seller activity, the market tides seem to finally be shifting back toward balance."
   
UPCOMING CLASSES
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
 
Mortgage 101 Plus
Tuesday, October 30 (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
 
Size Matters 2
Wednesday, October 31 (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
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 
 
How using Infosparks can help you become YOUR best Market Expert! 
Presenter: David Arbit, Research and Economics Director
Sponsor: Mike Thompson, Midwest Radon Specialists
 
There is no CE available for Tuesday Mornings at MAAR events. This is a free benefit open to all members.
SOCIAL CORNER
REALTOR® Party Election Coverage 2018
Two Facebook Live webcasts will help you and your members stay up on how REALTOR® champions fare in upcoming midterm elections. Starting at 8 p.m., Eastern, on election night, Nov. 6, NAR will be going live every hour with updates on candidate and issue races important to real estate. The following day, Nov. 7, NAR will be providing expert analyses on what the results mean for the industry. Join the conversation by following the Realtor Party on Facebook and Twitter and using the hashtags #REALTORSVote and #REALTORParty.

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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