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SPAAR announces Nominating Committee report to membership
All SPAAR members are receiving this announcement via eNews that the SPAAR Nominating Committee has recommended the following slate of six candidates to serve on its Board of Directors beginning in 2025.
Fourth quarter MLS invoices are due September 30
Fourth quarter MLS payments are due on or before September 30, 2024, to avoid suspension of MLS access.
Meeting in a Box Safety-Focused Presentation
SPAAR put together a “safety in a box” PowerPoint presentation to be easily shared with offices during team meetings.
Code of Ethics is due year-end 2024
The current Code of Ethics compliance period ends on December 31, 2024. As part of the membership requirements with NAR, every member is required to complete a Code of Ethics course every three years.
The Real Estate Landscape in 2024 and Beyond: Navigating Change
Calling all brokers! 2024 has been a year of change in real estate. SPAAR remains committed to providing the tools and resources to help best serve clients and customers.
Nykia Wright named permanent CEO for NAR
As shared by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today, August 19, Nykia Wright has been named its permanent Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Wright, an executive with vast experience driving organizational transformation, has served in the interim CEO role since November 2023.
Listings up but sales down as buyers eye lower mortgage rates ahead
According to new data from the Saint Paul Area Association of REALTORS® and Minneapolis Area REALTORS®, which is provided jointly each month, seller activity rose in July compared to last year while buyers pulled back. Inventory and prices were higher.