SPAAR News

What’s happening at SPAAR: June edition

Check out the upcoming news and events as SPAAR's 2025 Leadership Team comprised of Jennifer Livingston, Danielle Bickham Pelton and Charlie Lefebvre share the highlights and details.

Mark the calendar: annual SPAAR-B-Q is July 22

Add the SPAAR-B-Q to the calendar for July 22.

Jim Cormier receives NAR Distinguished Service Award

Jim Cormier named NAR Distinguished Service Award winner.

Bob Clark inducted into RPAC Hall of Fame

Bob Clark inducted into RPAC Hall of Fame.

Janie Tutewohl is named SPAAR Hero

Janie Tutewohl is named SPAAR Hero

Update to NAR Code of Ethics

NAR President Kevin Sears shared an update about changes to the Code of Ethics that were ratified at the recent REALTORS® Legislative Meetings—specifically, Standard of Practice (SOP) 10-5 and Professional Standards Policy Statement 29, which fall under Article 10.

NAR warns of cryptocurrency scam

The U.S. Secret Service has informed the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) about a new cryptocurrency scam targeting real estate professionals, some of whom have lost a significant amount of money. In the scam, fraudsters pretend to be wealthy all-cash homebuyers and engage a real estate agent to develop a relationship.

Recommendation: complete required CE early this year.

Members are encouraged to complete Continuing Education (CE) requirements by June 15, 2025. A partial government shutdown could disrupt CE processing and impact real estate license renewals for both brokers and real estate salespersons.

Members welcome to take part in Leadership Connect

Join the SPAAR Board of Directors and Leadership Team for a fun (and impactful) networking event on Wednesday, June 11 from 2:30-4pm at Crooked Pint Maplewood (1734 Adolphus St), just a hop away from the SPAAR office.