Lockbox access: how to adjust for Daylight Saving Time

For those who use the Supra BT LE lockboxes, this is a reminder that they do not adjust for Daylight Saving Time. Instead, for agents who have programmed lockbox access hours, the effective access hours on those lockboxes will be one hour later during Daylight Saving Time than the pre-set access hours.
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Broker Power Hour: register for key policy updates and team-building strategies

Hear firsthand from NAR's Advocacy Team as they join the session to discuss key Realtor® initiatives in Congress.
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NAR accepting applications for 2026 committees

NAR accepting applications for 2026 committees.
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Cybersecurity 101

Appraisals are a part of many real estate transactions. As an agent, it is vital to know how they work and what happens when a surprise occurs in the process.
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Advocacy Updates – February 2025

Advocacy Updates go out monthly via the SPAAR Advocacy Report. If you're not receiving the advocacy report and would like to, email spaar@spaar.com. 
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February 2025 Advocacy Report

Here is your advocacy update for the month of February! The Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors® Advocacy Report goes out each month and is your one-stop-shop for everything related to Government Affairs throughout SPAAR's jurisdiction.
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SPAAR’s February 2025 REALTOR® Champion of the Month: Monique Garza

Monique Garza, a Realtor® and member of the Cottage Grove City Council, is SPAAR’s Realtor Champion of the Month for February 2025!
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Beyond the Stats discusses the housing market from the Realtor® perspective

SPAAR members Chelsea Erickson and Nichole Hayden sat down with SPAAR's Communications Director, Jennifer Kovacich, to talk local housing market statistics, including what they're experiencing in today's market and how they guide their clients to make the decisions right for them.
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Recognizing SPAAR’s RPAC Investor of the Month: Jim Cormier

Jim has been president of both the North Metro REALTORS® (2001) and MNR® (2013). In addition, he’s been named REALTOR® of the Year by both the MNR (2006) and SPAAR (2012). In 2006 and 2008, MNR presented Jim with the Ed Anderson Political Achievement Award honoring Realtors® who contributed their time, knowledge and resources to the preservation of the real estate industry.
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