May 31, 2021
Contact-less merchandise pick up is available at SPAAR during office business hours. Due to Covid, the SPAAR building is closed to members through June 30, 2021. Email spaar@spaar.com or call (651) 776-6000 with any questions.
In this issue of SPAAR's eNews:
  • Executive order updates and more; FAQs answered here
  • SPAAR seeks to fill Board of Director spots for 2022
  • Congrats to SPAAR's newest C2EX endorsed members
  • NorthMLS database redesign in the works; Add/Edit system update notification for June 4-6
  • Join SPAAR in supporting this year's We Care collection drive
  • Member actors wanted for SPAAR video project
  • Housing Market Statistics
  • Join SPAAR's Facebook group for members only
  • Welcome, new members!
Executive order updates and more; FAQs answered here
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently shared new executive orders, and included in this article as shared by Minnesota Realtors® is information about Governor Walz's executive orders on face coverings as well as updates on eviction moratorium, mandatory preparedness plans, business practices and more.

SPAAR seeks to fill Board of Director spots for 2022
SPAAR's 2021 Nominating Committee is looking to fill three director positions for 2022. The position is a three-year term and directors are asked to make attendance a priority for all Board meetings, which typically occur once a month.
 
SPAAR is also accepting applications for its three officer positions: treasurer, president-elect and president.
  
Benefits of serving on the Board of Directors include:
  • Opportunities to both learn from and teach others
  • Direct involvement in decisions that impact the Association
  • A broader professional network of members as well as community and civic leaders
  • New experiences that develop professional and personal skills
  • Social opportunities that often lead to lasting friendships
 
All candidates must have been a member of the Association for one year prior to the date of the nomination and must be a Realtor® member in good standing with no ethics violations within the past year.

Interested members may apply here for a director or officer position. This year's application deadline is Friday, June 18.
 
Contact Tracey Douglas at tdouglas@spaar.com with any questions.
Congrats to SPAAR's newest C2EX endorsed members
Congratulations to Colleena Coleman and Michaela Gile, the newest SPAAR members to earn their Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) endorsement. The C2EX endorsement identifies a Realtor® as a well-rounded professional with exceptional customer service. These individuals join the following SPAAR members who are also C2EX endorsed.

Learn more about the C2EX program and a great opportunity through SPAAR that includes a timely incentive.
NorthMLS database redesign in the works; Add/Edit system update notification for June 4-6
SPAAR is sharing information on behalf of NorthstarMLS in advance of a much needed and major database redesign taking place the first weekend in June.

As a result, the NorthstarMLS Add/Edit system will be unavailable from Friday, June 4, at 6pm until Sunday, June 6, at 1pm. NorthstarMLS is providing advance notice so Realtors® and other members can plan listing activity accordingly and ensure all listings critical to be on market by that weekend are completed before the downtime.

Join SPAAR in supporting this year's We Care collection drive
SPAAR has been supporting the Blue Star Mothers program, which puts together the We Care packages, for a number of years. Learn more about Blue Star Mothers and the We Care collection drive here.

A We Care package recipient shared the following heartfelt comment: “I wanted to reach out and say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the care packages that you recently sent the soldiers. There is nothing more uplifting than receiving a package of love from back home! Thank you for all that you do to support the troops. From this side we appreciate it greatly. God bless you and your team.”
Member actors wanted for SPAAR video project
Do you like to act or know someone who does? SPAAR is seeking member actors for an upcoming SPAAR video project with a focus on safety.

SPAAR is creating fun and informative safety videos, which will be used as a tool in a SPAAR safety class and as a resource for members. The plan is to film in the middle of June.

If you are interested in learning more or participating in a video, email Luke Fleck at lfleck@spaar.com.
Housing Market Statistics
Get up-to-date Twin Cities housing market information here.
SPAAR provides four different types of reports so you can offer your clients the most accurate housing data available. Click below to see how the market is doing:
Connect with SPAAR
Join SPAAR's Facebook group for members only
Check out the SPAAR Facebook page created specifically for members here.
Welcome, new members!
Introducing SPAAR's newest members. Welcome, all! We're glad you're here.