SPAAR News
Be up on the latest SPAAR news, which will keep you in the know with the latest Association and real estate information.
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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.
Let’s Play Ball… and Network!
Get ready to step up to the plate for an afternoon of fun, food, and fantastic networking!
SPAAR Affiliate Forum
SPAAR invites its Affiliate members to participate in the upcoming SPAAR Affiliate Forum, a dedicated event designed to foster dialogue, collaboration, and planning for the future of Affiliate engagement at the Association.
NAR’s latest consumer guide focuses on assistance programs
The “Consumer Guide” series offers resources that can be shared with prospective clients so that they have the information they need to find success in their homebuying or selling journey.