March 19, 2018
Q2 MLS Fees are due by March 31
MLS FEES DUE
 
This is a reminder that 2018 2nd Quarter MLS fees have been billed to Realtor members' account and payment is due by March 31, 2018. Auto payments will be pulled on March 21. If you are not on autopay, log in to the online portal to submit payment. 

March 20 (12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.)
 
The internet is a giant sea of possibility and there is an overwhelming amount of information out there on how to generate business online. It’s important you know how to make yourself easy to locate and provide information about yourself in the right places.  In this session, we’ll look at some of the key strategies and methods for setting your business up for success online. This includes your online presence and lead generating resources.
 
Real estate CE is NOT included with this course

Tuesday, March 20 (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
 
Are you an investor or do you want to be? Are any of your clients investors? Join Jeff Peterson in discussion of 1031 Exchange and how it works.
 
Sponsor: Krysia Moe, Anchor Bank

What's in the Property Deed?
Tuesday, April 10 (12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
 
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Fair Housing, join us for lunch and a conversation about the Mapping Prejudice Project that will connect the past to the present.
 
MARKET ACTIVITY
Weekly Market Activity Report
 
"There is not much new to report this week compared to last week or the week before, but that is more good news than bad news at this juncture of the year. It's true that more homes listed for sale would be welcome for a housing market ready for an influx of options. At the same time, there is ample evidence of buyers making the most of what is present on the market now. Contracts are being signed, and the prices being paid continue to prove demand." VIEW REPORT

 Sales Down in Early Spring while Prices Rally
"In February 2018, new listings posted a year-over-year decline for a fourth consecutive month." MORE
UPCOMING CLASSES
Thursday, March 22 (1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 2.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Thursday, March 29 (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 2.0 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Tuesday, April 3 (1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Get the following requirements done on the same day
Wednesday, April 4 (8:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Wednesday, April 4 (1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 2.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
SOCIAL CORNER
Wednesday, May 9
Minneapolis Convention Center 
 
Your registration includes:
Breakfast, lunch, refreshments
Highly sought-after speakers
3 continuing education credits
25+ Expo Vendors (during non-CE times)
Prizes and a swag bag (during non-CE times)
Post-event Happy Hour
 
  • The Top Micro Strategies for Real Estate Marketing - Kristi Kennelly
  • The Next Ten Years - Steve Murray
    This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 1.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education.
  • Make Way for Gen Z - David and Jonah Stillman
    This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 1.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education.
  • Press, Politics and the Public - Tom Hauser
Wednesday, April 11 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
St. Louis Park REALTOR® Forum
The St. Louis Park Realtor's® forum is designed to teach and update area REALTORS® about the services offered by the city, the St. Louis Park School District as well as providing updates regarding housing and economic development occurring in St. Louis Park. The course is intended to provide information that relates specifically to the real estate industry to assist REALTORS® in communicating information about local government services, community features and the business industry to their clients.
 
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education

MAAR Partners Up
We're proud and excited to share that the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors Foundation and BATC-Housing First Minnesota Foundation are partnering with Lennar Minnesota to build transitional housing in Maplewood. Once constructed, the house will be donated to Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) and serve as a haven to 5 female veterans who are in need of safe and affordable housing. | MORE

VAREP Gala and Fundraiser
 
Tomorrow night! We're proud to sponsor the Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals chapter launch on Tuesday, March 20 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Eagan Community Center. 
 

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March 30 - April 1
April 6 - 8
Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS
5750 Lincoln Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55345