May 15, 2017
Wednesday, May 24 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Build a Few Dressers with us at Bridging, Inc. | 201 W 87th Street Bloomington, MN 55420
Join MAAR at Bridging, Inc. to build dressers for those in need of furniture. This will be an interactive team building project. The plan is to build 15 furniture dressers for those in need of housing furniture. No skills required. Fun for all. Bring a REALTOR® friend or two with you.
REALTORS® supporting housing for all!

Thursday, June 22 (1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Prep & Package Meals at Open Arms of Minnesota | 2500 Bloomington Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
  
REALTORS® are needed as volunteers to cut, chop, and cook nourishing meals for 1,000+ clients living with a long-term illness in the Twin Cities. Join us and make a profound difference for people in our community diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. T-shirts and lunch provided for volunteers at 12:30 p.m.

TWIN CITIES PRIDE
 
We’re looking for volunteers!
 
In our continued commitment to fair housing and homeownership for all, MAAR will again be participating at the 2017 Twin Cities Pride Festival, which will include hosting a booth that will be staffed by REALTOR® volunteers & friends of the Association. Feel free to email Kevin Amundsen, Event Manager, at kevina@mplsrealtor.com with questions.

HOME MATCHMAKER MEMBER PROMO 
Can you post a "Perfect 10?" Here's how to win:
 
1. Share the video to your professional REALTOR® Facebook page
2. Add a catchy title to boost your post
3. Be sure to include #HOMEMATCHMAKER to track shares
The most creative share by May 17 wins one item of Matchmaker merchandise of your choosing and a customized cover photo with your headshot!

WEEKLY MARKET ACTIVITY REPORT
  
As we get closer to summer, more houses are put up for sale, as tends to happen around this time each year. Yet it's not as many homes for sale as 2016, and last year did not have as much available to buy as in 2015. The downward trend continues, which can have an affect on total sales. Homes listed when move-in ready and priced well are being snapped up quickly. In fact, despite lower inventory, many REALTORS® report that they are busier than last year and closing plenty of sales. | MORE

Tuesday, May 16 (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
Tuesday Mornings at MAAR: Proper Pricing and Secrets of the CMA | Zoe Liston | INFO
 
Tuesday, June 6 (10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
Back2Basics Digital Marketing - It's All About Brand Management | Tonya Troska | INFO

UPCOMING CLASSES/EVENTS AT MAAR
Tuesday, May 16 (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
How to Read an Appraisal II | 2.00 CE Hours | REGISTER
 
Wednesday, May 17 (1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Give Yourself a Raise in 2017! | NO CE Hours | REGISTER
 
Thursday, May 18 (1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.)
Agency and Fair Housing | 2.00 CE Hours | REGISTER
 
Tuesday, May 23 (1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.)
Identity Theft Prevention: Protecting Your Buyers, Sellers and Yourself | 3.75 CE Hours | REGISTER

Wednesday, May 24 (10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
HomeSpotter Mobile App 101 | 2.00 CE Hours | REGISTER
 
Wednesday, May 24 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Conquering Foreclosures | 3.00 CE Hours | REGISTER
 
Thursday, May 25 (1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Matrix Pro for REALTORS® | 3.00 CE Hours | REGISTER

Thursday, May 25 (2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Be Digitally Engaged in Real Estate! | Cooper Pub | Brandon Doyle & Nick Dreher
 
The future of real estate is intertwined with the digital world and an agents ability to harness the power of the internet.  This class will help agents identify proven methods for online engagement, lead generation and conversion.  30 minutes per day will get you 8 transactions. This class also focuses on using Facebook to stay top of mind with your Sphere in 3 easy steps.  Stop letting your sphere leads go to other agents.
JOIN US FOR COCKTAILS AND APPETIZERS AFTER!  Included in investment of $13. There are no CE hours offered.

Wednesday, May 31 (1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Pathways to Professionalism - Code of Ethics 2017/18 | 2.50 CE Hours | REGISTER
Completion of this course will satisfy your Code of Ethics requirement for 2017/18

This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 2.50 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education

Wednesday, May 31 (2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
YPN Twin Cities Panel - Southwest Corridor | Excelsior Brewing Company
 
Join YPN in exploring the great communities that make up the southwest corridor. You'll be hearing from Market updates as well information about the light rail development. The "All-Star Panel" of guests includes:
  • David Arbit, Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® Director of Research & Economics
  • Denny LaufenBurger, Mayor from Chanhassen 
  • Ronald A. Case Ed.D, Acting Mayor of Eden Prairie
  • Terry Schneider, Mayor of Minnetonka
  • Mark Windschitl, Mayor of Chaska
  • Dave Lindahl, City of Eden Prairie Economic Development Manager
Investment is $10.00 which includes one drink ticket and appetizers. Happy hour and networking will follow the event.

Thursday, June 22 (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
What's Your Cultural IQ? | Alisa Poehler | REGISTER
 
Wednesday, August 9 (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
The Principles of the Feng Shui | Carole J. Hyder | REGISTER

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Impressive buyer activity, considering the dramatic listing shortage

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