Purpose:
To ensure real estate professionals are provided with cutting-edge opportunities to continually increase their skills, knowledge, and ethical standards that will lead to highly successful real estate careers and to a more well served and protected consumer.
Core Activities
The Education and Professionalism Committee provides overall feedback and perspectives on the issues impacting the agent community that informs SPAAR to provide responsive programs and education opportunities, both for CE credit and not for CE credit. These opportunities create “Better Agents” and better real estate outcomes in our served communities.
C2EX
The Education and Professionalism Committee promotes and provides resources for the Commitment To Excellence program.
A C2EX endorsement shows that you have made a commitment to excellence as a Realtor®. A member’s Commitment to Excellence is a continual practice, and a lifelong commitment to superior professionalism and providing first-rate customer service.
Better Business Exchange
Better Business Exchange is a flexible learning and connection series designed to help real estate professionals strengthen their business through shared ideas, practical insight, and meaningful conversation. Scheduled sessions are small-group, discussion-forward experiences designed to support real-world business growth. Formats may include conversations, panels, workshops, masterminds, or book discussions, with each session focused on practical insight, shared learning, and peer connection.
Professional Growth Reimbursement Grant Program
SPAAR’s Professional Growth Reimbursement Grant Program, established by SPAAR’s Education & Professionalism Committee, is designed to support SPAAR’s REALTOR® members who invest in professional development through National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Family Designations and Certifications, helping them strengthen their knowledge, skills, and professionalism.
SPAAR is proud to help members pursue these professional credentials by reimbursing eligible educational expenses.
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Committee Members
Chair – Melissa Johnson
Vice-Chair – Erin Duckworth
Member – Anthony Cardinal
Member – Maria McDonald Zang
Member – Jairo Ramirez
Member – Cheryl Retterath
Member – Paul Sigurdson
Staff Liaison – Kristin Parker