November 25, 2019
Submit payment for Membership Dues by December 1
 
The MAR office will be closed on
Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29
What do you know about TISH?
Starting in January 15, 2020, the City of Minneapolis will include a new energy disclosure report in the Truth-in-Sale of Housing (TISH) program. The two-page ‘Asset-Based Energy Efficiency’ report will be part of the set of returned documents from the TISH inspection. READ FAQs
 
MAR wants to know what you know about the report and how you feel about it. Please take our survey to help us better understand where you're coming from! 

Final day to apply for a MAR committee
MAR members are encouraged to apply for a committee in 2020. Select up to three committees, and submit your application. In December, members will receive their committee assignments for the coming year.
 
Accepting applications through Monday, November 25
Awards • Diversity • Finance • Global Business Council • Government Affairs • Green • MLS Agent Advisory • Young Professionals Network 

Tax and Business Planning: Finish Strong in 2019, Plan for 2020
 
Gain tips on key things you can do before the year ends, cover the basics of business planning pertaining to cash flow management, and planning for when things go well and when they don't. Held at the MAR office on Monday, December 9. Don't miss!

Upcoming Classes
Let's Play... Legal Trivia
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education
Real Size Matters
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education
Using Instanet and Authentisign 101
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3 hours of real estate continuing education
Salesperson and Broker Required Module: Agency, Fair Housing and Energy Efficiency
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education
Facebook for Business 101
This course has been approved by the Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education
Building your Facebook Business Page
Continuing education credits not available for this course

New! Supra eKEY access available for non-members
Supra has introduced secure access for qualifying non-Association members to access residential properties with authorized access from a Supra keyholder. The access is available via Bluetooth keyboxes through a smartphone or tablet for a limited time of 2-to-72 hours.

Listings, Sales, Prices: All Rise
The Twin Cities real estate market started the fourth quarter of 2019 on a strong note with buyer and seller activity rising in October compared to 2018. Buoyed by historically low interest rates, the number of new listings and pending sales rose last month and the median price of a home also increased.
The Skinny Video - October 2019
In the News

MAR Good Neighbor Award Nominee 
 
Dawn Peterson – Living Hope International
Living Hope International’s mission is to provide for the emotional, physical, educational, and social needs of at-risk children, youth, and families, as well as to equip, support, and send leaders to provide similar services throughout the world.
 
As a professional Dental Hygienist, Dawn is committed to her community and serving the needs of all people, both inside and outside the private practice dental setting.
 
Recently, Dawn provided over 120 dental cleanings and fluoride treatments, taking over 200 radiographs, placing over 150 sealants and aided placing anesthetic for dentists.
Thank you for your volunteerism, Dawn!
  
 

 
 

 
Tuesday Mornings at MAR
 
Topic: Supra
Tuesday, December 3
  
Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month. This is a free member benefit and registration is not necessary.  
  



   
 
Breakfast provided by Rick Solum,
Sterling State Bank

Facebook Classes
 
Half-day classes built to help you set up and use Facebook to your advantage in your marketing.  
Facebook for Business 101
This course has been approved by the
Minnesota Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of real estate continuing education
 
Building your Facebook Business Page

 Appraisers Meeting
 
Infosparks with David Arbit
Friday, December 6
  
Learn to analyze and document information on different areas, metrics, market segments and price ranges using Infosparks, a cutting edge market analytics tool
  
   

 
 
 
Quarterly Appraiser Meetings are a free member benefit. Please register to attend.

Tax Opportunity Zones
 
Learn about Qualified Opportunity Zones at this FREE event! 
Monday, December 9
MN Housing First - BATC
  • Ryan Baumtrog, Assistant Commissioner Policy and Community Development, MN Housing
  • Evan Liddiard, NAR Federal Tax Policy Staff

Truth-In-Sale of Housing Program
 
New Date Added!
Minneapolis TISH Talk
Thursday, January 9
  
Get a chance to see what an Energy Disclosure Report will look like, and how it pertains to consumers. FREE for members.

Market Reports
Minneapolis Area REALTORS
5750 Lincoln Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55345