October 7, 2019
Membership Dues are available for payment on the Member Portal
Announcing the 2020 Executive Committee
Linda Rogers, President
Todd Walker, President-Elect
LeRoy Bendickson, Treasurer
Denise Mazone, Secretary
Todd Urbanski, Immediate Past President
New Board Appointed Directors for 2020
Rosie Hatfield, Director
Rod Helm, Director
Randy Weestrand, Affiliate Director

Housing Policy Committee Votes to Study Rent Control
The Minneapolis City Council Housing Policy & Development Committee voted to direct city staff to contract with one or more consultants (vendors) to undertake an economic impact analysis regarding rent stabilization as a component of housing policy in Minneapolis.

Award applications due by November 1
REALTOR® of the Year
 
Recognizes one active member who has provided outstanding volunteer services to the association, real estate profession, and community during the previous year.
Affiliate of the Year 
Recognizes an Affiliate Member who has gone above and beyond the normal role to support and promote the real estate industry and the REALTOR® members.
Rising Star
 
Recognizes up-and-coming leaders who are successful in their real estate career and have demonstrated enthusiasm, innovation and commitment to raising the bar in real estate.

Required Module / Code of Ethics Package Deal
Package Deal offered in Maple Grove this Wednesday!
  1. Salesperson & Broker Required Module: Agency, Fair Housing & Energy Efficiency
  2. Professionalism 2019/20 Code of Ethics
To sign up for both courses on the same day and receive a $10 discount, select ED - 2019/20 Required Package at check out. This will enroll you in the two courses listed above. It's a great savings!

Preparing and Presenting a Powerful Listing Presentation
Tuesday, October 8 (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
 
Salesperson & Broker Required Module: Agency, Fair Housing & Energy Efficiency
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
 
Professional Code of Ethics 2019/20 Agent and Consumer
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
CMAs and Customizing MLS
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
The Art of Negotiation
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Real Size Matters
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education
Facebook for Business 101
This course has been approved by the MN Commissioner of Commerce for 3.75 hours of Real Estate Continuing Education

Upcoming New Agent Academy Series
If you’re a new REALTOR® within the last two years, jumpstart your career by enrolling in the New Agent Academy. Registration includes all 8 sessions. 
Attendees will gain:
  • Knowledge from top industry experts
  • Insights on goal setting, business development, marketing and best practices for working with buyers and sellers
  • An invaluable support network with fellow industry peers
  • Further your knowledge on mortgage options, appraisals, title work and home inspections
 Series Schedule
Held Mondays for 8 weeks
October 21 - December 16
(No class 11/11)
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

 
Broker Forum
 
Risk Reduction
 
Friday, October 11
 
Minnesota REALTORS® 2019 Forms Changes
  
 
This is a free Broker Member Benefit

 
Tuesday Mornings at MAR
 
HomeSpotter App
Tuesday, October 15
  
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 Molly Swenson, Old National Bank

 
Global Committee Presents...
 
Global Real Estate:
What You Need to Know
Thursday, October 17
  
Global real estate guru, Vanessa Saunders, will share about her experiences in global real estate.
 
  
Organized by the Global Business Council

 
All Star Panel
 
Increase your Business Acumen...
on your Business!
Thursday, October 24
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  
Featured panelists share insights to help you further your real estate business.
 
  
  
Organized by the Young Professionals Network

 How to Become a Power Agent
 
And Double Your Income in Today's Changing Market
Friday, October 25
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  
Dynamic Speaker Darryl Davis shares on how you can become a power agent in his free seminar in Minneapolis.

New Member Update - September 2019

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