January 13, 2020
OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED JANUARY 20 IN OBSERVANCE OF
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
Leadership Installation - Registration is Open!
Join us in celebrating an exciting year ahead; honoring our 2020 President Linda Rogers, leadership and award recipients; and recognizing 2019 President Todd Urbanski and outgoing leadership.
 
January 23, 2020 | Edina Country Club

New! TISH webinar
On January 15, 2020, the City of Minneapolis will include a new energy disclosure report in the Truth-in-Sale of Housing (TISH) program. This change will impact REALTORS® when working in Minneapolis. It's important you are informed to better serve your consumers. FREE for members. Register now as we have limited space. 
Tuesday, January 14

Scholarship Applications
 
Applications are due
Monday, January 27 
Jean Leake Emerging Markets

This scholarship will be awarded to members who demonstrate their commitment to serve the emerging markets communities, with particular efforts to increase homeownership among diverse communities in Minnesota. INFO
Ann Brockhouse Future Leader
This award honors future leaders in real estate and the association. The recipient must be willing to demonstrate leadership abilities within MAR and the REALTOR® community. INFO
 

Sneak Peek at the Foundation's 2020 plan
With 2020 now underway, I wanted to share what the Minneapolis Area Foundation’s Board of Trustees has in store for the year. We have been meeting for several weeks now, mapping out a plan to build on our successful record of supporting local organizations’ efforts to help end homelessness. Here’s a sneak peek:
This year you’re going to see the Foundation increasing engagement with MAR’s members, developing more partnerships to extend our reach and doing more meaningful outreach to boost awareness about our work. What does this mean for you?
 

Upcoming Classes
Salesperson and Broker Required Module: Agency, Fair Housing & Energy Efficiency
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 (8:30 AM to 12:15 PM)
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Professionalism - Code of Ethics 2019/20 Agent and Consumer
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 (1:00 PM to 4:45 PM)
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Basics of MLS
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Infosparks - Becoming a Numbers Ninja
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 2.5 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education

New Members Report - December 2019

Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show Tickets 
 
Just arrived! The Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show is coming and MAR has free tickets for you! Use as a gift to clients and friends, or grab your officemates and attend!
Active members may come to our office and grab up to 20 tickets.

Market Reports
With the start of the New Year, the real estate market turns more active across most of the country. Sellers connect with agents, resulting in a pop of new listings, followed by renewed interest by buyers, which leads to an increase in pending sales. More info

NAR's 30 Under 30 Class of 2020
Last chance to apply for the National Area REALTOR's 30 Under 30 Class of 2020!
 
Get your application in by this Wednesday, January 15.
 
Each May, REALTOR® Magazine features 30 rising young stars in the real estate industry, and hundreds of real estate practitioners apply to be one of the honorees.
Minneapolis Area REALTORS
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