January 7, 2019
OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON JANUARY 21
Announcements

Leadership Installation and Awards Celebration
Minneapolis Area REALTORS® invites all members and guests to welcome incoming President Todd Urbanski and 2019 Leadership, as well as honor award recipients.
Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and live music
Cocktail attire 
 
Come celebrate with us! 
Thursday, January 24
 
 
Minnesota History Center

Meet NAR's 2019 President, John Smaby
  
Photo: David Bowman
“As John Smaby takes the reins as the 111th president of the National Association of REALTORS®, he plans to celebrate the achievements of its membership and ensure the association serves as a model for professionalism.” READ MORE

Free Tickets Available 
Grab a client or fellow REALTORS® and head to the Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show, held at U.S. Bank Stadium from January 25 - 27.
Tickets are available for pick up at the MAR office until supplies last.
 
5750 Lincoln Drive
Edina, MN 55436
  
 
Take advantage of this member benefit and stop in this week!

New Broker Offer
New offer! As brokerages are planning fundraiser events for the year, Brokers can request a beautiful and practical home basket now through February 14 only for use at fundraiser events. Recipients will be contacted on February 15. Contents of the basket may slightly vary. (Valued at $200)

Scholarship Applications

Application deadline: January 14
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

News

Monthly Broker Meeting
 
 
Tax Code Changes
Scott Johnson, Boulay Group
  
Friday, January 11
Location Change:
Oak Ridge Country Club

 Tuesday Mornings at MAR 
 
 
Tell Your Story and Own Your Brand
Tanya Troska, Back2Basics, LLC
  
Tuesday, January 15
 Minneapolis Area REALTORS®
 
    
Breakfast provided by Thomas Olson
Virtuance Photography

SRES 2-Day Designation Course
 
Senior Real Estate Specialist
Lisa Dunn
  
Wednesday, February 13 - Thursday, February 14
 Minneapolis Area REALTORS®
 
 
This course is pending approval by the Minnesota Department of Commerce for 12 Continuing Education credits

Market Reports
The Skinny Video
Minneapolis Area REALTORS
5750 Lincoln Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55345