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May
11
Thu
FREE CE: 5 C’s to Landing a Listing @ Scottsdale REALTORS®
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Focus on Fair Housing
Instructor: Laura Kovacs
CE hours: 3 Contract Law
Cost: Free to Scottsdale REALTORS® Members | $20.00 for Non-Members
Pre-registration encouraged.

Be best prepared when meeting a potential seller for the first time! This class is a hands on workshop allowing you to share best practices while working with clients. We will review the process and discuss transaction management that allows for great client communication.


Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Fees will be refunded less a $25 service charge upon verbal notification up to 48 hours prior to class, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or the SAAR website.


Disclaimer Notice:
Due to the circumstances created by COVID-19, there is a heightened degree of personal risk and responsibility in attending meetings or events. With in-person attendance at any Scottsdale REALTORS®/Venue8600 meeting or event, attendees acknowledge these risks and agree to take full personal responsibility for them:

  • Despite efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19, you may be exposed to the virus by being part of or attending this meeting/event
  • Attendees agree to monitor their own health and will not attend the meeting/event if they feel ill, have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms.
    If you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested 5 days after exposure.
  • Understand that attendees are encouraged to wear masks, social distance from other attendees, respect the space of other meeting/event attendees and follow any and all other social distancing guidelines and protocols imposed by the federal, state or local laws. Refusal to abide by these guidelines and protocols may result in you being asked to leave the meeting/event.
May
15
Mon
PATH TO HOUSING Crossover Event @ Scottsdale REALTORS®
May 15 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

There IS affordable housing out there! Discover exciting new options that fulfill the Dream of Homeownership.

Pre-registration required. Seating is limited.
Appetizers and drink tickets will be provided.
$10 Scottsdale REALTORS® members thru May 5 | $20 non-members | Raffle tickets available*
*Proceeds benefit the Scottsdale Community Partners Emergency Assistance fund

3 p.m. | Guild Mortgage Co. presents Clayton CrossMod® Homes
4 p.m. | City of Scottsdale Housing Partner Program & Awards
5 p.m. | Affordable Housing Month mixer courtesy of Bath Fitter

49% of U.S. Adults polled said that housing options such as mobile homes and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are a good long-term investment generally, including 61% of Millennials. – Morning Consult

Scheduled to appear:

Please share our Path to Housing flyer with your REALTOR® peers and watch this Clayton CrossMod® building process video.


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Disclaimer Notice:
Due to the circumstances created by COVID-19, there is a heightened degree of personal risk and responsibility in attending meetings or events. With in-person attendance at any Scottsdale REALTORS®/Venue8600 meeting or event, attendees acknowledge these risks and agree to take full personal responsibility for them:

    • Despite efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19, you may be exposed to the virus by being part of or attending this meeting/event
    • Attendees agree to monitor their own health and will not attend the meeting/event if they feel ill, have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms.
      If you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested 5 days after exposure.
    • Understand that attendees are encouraged to wear masks, social distance from other attendees, respect the space of other meeting/event attendees and follow any and all other social distancing guidelines and protocols imposed by the federal, state or local laws. Refusal to abide by these guidelines and protocols may result in you being asked to leave the meeting/event.
May
16
Tue
Water Summit @ Scottsdale REALTORS®
May 16 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm


12:30 p.m. | Registration opens
1 p.m. | Welcome & Speaker presentations
3:30 p.m. | Moderated Q&A Speaker Panel

Come learn about the status of water in Arizona, Maricopa County and the Scottsdale Area. Many know that the CAP water supply has been greatly affected by drought conditions, but what about other water resources, supplies and providers? This summit will give a holistic view of Arizona’s water situation and how it is impacting homeowners and future development.

Speakers scheduled to appear from:

  • Arizona Alliance for Golf – EVP Katie Prendergast
  • Arizona Dept. of Water Resources – Deputy Director Clint Chandler
  • Arizona State University – Kyl Center for Water Policy Director Sarah Porter
  • ASU – Interdisciplinary Humanities & Communication Professor Claire Lauer, PhD
  • CAP (Central Arizona Project) – Water Policy Asst. GM Patrick Dent
  • EPCOR – General Counsel & VP of Policy Thomas Loquvam
  • Scottsdale Water – Water Policy Manager Gretchen Baumgardner

$20 Scottsdale REALTORS® members | $25 non-members


Thanks to our Marketing Partners

Contact Helena Donohoe | email


Contact Mary Slakey | email


Disclaimer Notice:
Due to the circumstances created by COVID-19, there is a heightened degree of personal risk and responsibility in attending meetings or events. With in-person attendance at any Scottsdale REALTORS®/Venue8600 meeting or event, attendees acknowledge these risks and agree to take full personal responsibility for them:

  • Despite efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19, you may be exposed to the virus by being part of or attending this meeting/event
  • Attendees agree to monitor their own health and will not attend the meeting/event if they feel ill, have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms.
    If you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested 5 days after exposure.
  • Understand that attendees are encouraged to wear masks, social distance from other attendees, respect the space of other meeting/event attendees and follow any and all other social distancing guidelines and protocols imposed by the federal, state or local laws. Refusal to abide by these guidelines and protocols may result in you being asked to leave the meeting/event.
May
18
Thu
Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) @ Scottsdale REALTORS®
May 18 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS)
Instructor: Nikki Zotto
CE hours: 3 Legal Issues, 3 General
This course is the main requirement for RSPS certification for REALTORS® who specialize in buying, selling or managing properties for investment, development, retirement or second homes in resort, recreational and/or vacation destinations. Successful completion also fulfills the elective-course requirement to earn the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation and the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation.

Fees:
$89 through May 8, 2023
$99 May 9-18, 2023

Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Fees will be refunded less a $25 service charge upon verbal notification up to 48 hours prior to class, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or the SAAR website.


Disclaimer Notice:
Due to the circumstances created by COVID-19, there is a heightened degree of personal risk and responsibility in attending meetings or events. With in-person attendance at any Scottsdale REALTORS®/Venue8600 meeting or event, attendees acknowledge these risks and agree to take full personal responsibility for them:

  • Despite efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19, you may be exposed to the virus by being part of or attending this meeting/event
  • Attendees agree to monitor their own health and will not attend the meeting/event if they feel ill, have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms.
    If you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested 5 days after exposure.
  • Understand that attendees are encouraged to wear masks, social distance from other attendees, respect the space of other meeting/event attendees and follow any and all other social distancing guidelines and protocols imposed by the federal, state or local laws. Refusal to abide by these guidelines and protocols may result in you being asked to leave the meeting/event.
FREE CE: Luxury Home Financing – Jumbo Mortgage @ Scottsdale REALTORS®
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Luxury Home Financing – Jumbo Mortgages
Instructor: Patrick Ritchie
CE hours: 3 General
Cost: Free to Scottsdale REALTORS® Members | $20.00 for Non-Members
Pre-registration encouraged.

This course will provide you with an understanding of different types of jumbo mortgage program guidelines used in the luxury home market. It will cover property and borrower criteria, unique jumbo stipulations, appraisal issues, as well as underwriting and guideline requirements:

  • Guideline differences between standard conventional mortgages versus jumbo mortgages
  • Appraisal stipulations for jumbo mortgages
  • Variations of loan amounts and required down payment
  • Income and asset verification and sources, impacts of the Dodd-Frank Act
  • Standard financial calculations for jumbo mortgages
  • Compare the differences between various jumbo mortgage program guidelines
  • Know what to look for when working with a buyer or seller in a jumbo transaction.

Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Fees will be refunded less a $25 service charge upon verbal notification up to 48 hours prior to class, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or the SAAR website.


Disclaimer Notice:
Due to the circumstances created by COVID-19, there is a heightened degree of personal risk and responsibility in attending meetings or events. With in-person attendance at any Scottsdale REALTORS®/Venue8600 meeting or event, attendees acknowledge these risks and agree to take full personal responsibility for them:

  • Despite efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19, you may be exposed to the virus by being part of or attending this meeting/event
  • Attendees agree to monitor their own health and will not attend the meeting/event if they feel ill, have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms.
    If you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested 5 days after exposure.
  • Understand that attendees are encouraged to wear masks, social distance from other attendees, respect the space of other meeting/event attendees and follow any and all other social distancing guidelines and protocols imposed by the federal, state or local laws. Refusal to abide by these guidelines and protocols may result in you being asked to leave the meeting/event.
FREE CE: The 5th Element of Homeownership Value @ Scottsdale REALTORS®
May 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

The 5th Element of Homeownership Value
Instructor: Jan Green & Daran Wastchak
CE hours: 3 Disclosure
Cost: Free to Scottsdale REALTORS® Members | $20.00 for Non-Members
Pre-registration encouraged.

This presentation will provide an informative and entertaining overview of the basics of building science and home energy efficiency. It will make you think twice about the homes you help buy and sell, as well as your own home!
• How to more easily spot items that lead to higher utility bills for your buyers
• What features in a home provide comfort, utility savings, and a healthy indoor environment
• How do you establish “miles per gallon” for a home’s energy efficiency?
• Where to find expert help to make energy efficient repairs
• Understand the differences in energy efficiency between new and existing homes
• Learn how to market and sell comfort, utility savings, and a healthy indoor environment
• How to increase your value to home buyers, armed with all this new knowledge


Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Fees will be refunded less a $25 service charge upon verbal notification up to 48 hours prior to class, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or the SAAR website.


Disclaimer Notice:
Due to the circumstances created by COVID-19, there is a heightened degree of personal risk and responsibility in attending meetings or events. With in-person attendance at any Scottsdale REALTORS®/Venue8600 meeting or event, attendees acknowledge these risks and agree to take full personal responsibility for them:

  • Despite efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19, you may be exposed to the virus by being part of or attending this meeting/event
  • Attendees agree to monitor their own health and will not attend the meeting/event if they feel ill, have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms.
    If you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested 5 days after exposure.
  • Understand that attendees are encouraged to wear masks, social distance from other attendees, respect the space of other meeting/event attendees and follow any and all other social distancing guidelines and protocols imposed by the federal, state or local laws. Refusal to abide by these guidelines and protocols may result in you being asked to leave the meeting/event.
May
24
Wed
FREE: The Commercial Forum @ Scottsdale REALTORS®
May 24 @ 8:30 am

8:30 a.m. | Networking
9 a.m. | Program
Guest speakers: AZCREW Panel
Moderator – Samantha Pinkal, VP Business Development GPEC
Industrial – Serena Wedlich, VP CBRE
Medical – Julie Johnson, EVP Colliers International
Office – Andrea Davis, owner Davis Commercial AZ

Coffee & tea provided.
Prepaid breakfast options available on registration form (when available).
Pre-register for you chance to win a door prize!

Also register for the Maricopa County of Governments Moneyball Mapping Workshop immediately following the Forum.


TOUR COORDINATORS
Commercial Connections Chair: Amy Coblentz | email
Commercial Connections Vice Chair: Tom Witt | email

SOCIAL MEDIA
Click here and ask to join our Facebook Commercial real estate group.


MARKETING PARTNERS


Helena Donohoe | 480.818.8274 | email


Sharon Pfeifer | 805.405.6225 | email


Allie Jennings | 480.661.8888 | email

Get your brand in front of the right audience
Become a Commercial Forum Marketing Partner | Questions? Email Annalisa Moreno.


Disclaimer Notice:
Due to the circumstances created by COVID-19, there is a heightened degree of personal risk and responsibility in attending meetings or events. With in-person attendance at any Scottsdale REALTORS®/Venue8600 meeting or event, attendees acknowledge these risks and agree to take full personal responsibility for them:

  • Despite efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19, you may be exposed to the virus by being part of or attending this meeting/event
  • Attendees agree to monitor their own health and will not attend the meeting/event if they feel ill, have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms.
    If you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested 5 days after exposure.
  • Understand that attendees are encouraged to wear masks, social distance from other attendees, respect the space of other meeting/event attendees and follow any and all other social distancing guidelines and protocols imposed by the federal, state or local laws. Refusal to abide by these guidelines and protocols may result in you being asked to leave the meeting/event.
FREE CE: Fair Housing – The Long, Long Road @ Scottsdale REALTORS®
May 24 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Fair Housing: The Long, Long Road
Instructor: Liz Hill
CE hours: 3 Fair Housing
Cost: Free to Scottsdale REALTORS® Members | $20.00 for Non-Members
Pre-registration encouraged.

Learn Fair Housing history in Arizona as Federal Laws changed over time and current state and local laws in Phoenix and Tucson. Understand the outcomes of and lessons learned from the Newsday: Long Island Divided undercover investigation.


Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Fees will be refunded less a $25 service charge upon verbal notification up to 48 hours prior to class, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or the SAAR website.


Disclaimer Notice:
Due to the circumstances created by COVID-19, there is a heightened degree of personal risk and responsibility in attending meetings or events. With in-person attendance at any Scottsdale REALTORS®/Venue8600 meeting or event, attendees acknowledge these risks and agree to take full personal responsibility for them:

  • Despite efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19, you may be exposed to the virus by being part of or attending this meeting/event
  • Attendees agree to monitor their own health and will not attend the meeting/event if they feel ill, have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms.
    If you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested 5 days after exposure.
  • Understand that attendees are encouraged to wear masks, social distance from other attendees, respect the space of other meeting/event attendees and follow any and all other social distancing guidelines and protocols imposed by the federal, state or local laws. Refusal to abide by these guidelines and protocols may result in you being asked to leave the meeting/event.
May
29
Mon
Office Closed
May 29 all-day
Jun
7
Wed
GRI: Market Essentials – Property Conditions @ Scottsdale REALTORS®
Jun 7 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

GRI Market Essential: Property Conditions
Instructor: Keri Means
CE hours: 3 Agency, 3 Disclosure
This course will help you identify your role in qualifying a property to get it ready for listing. Students will review “red flag” issues and the impact they can have on the transaction.

Check in starts at 8 a.m.

Fees (based on availability):
$89 through May 29, 2023
$99 May 30 – June 7, 2023

GRI Designee: $40 and must call 480-945-2651 to register

Please notify us 7 days in advance if you have any disability that requires special services or access.
Fees will be refunded less a $25 service charge upon verbal notification up to 48 hours prior to class, after that fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Marketing Partners will be provided with a roster of attendees including email address. You may opt out of having your information shared by contacting the Association at 480-945-2651.
By registering for this class, you understand pictures and/or video may be taken of you and may be posted in relation to the class on social media and/or the SAAR website.


Disclaimer Notice:
Due to the circumstances created by COVID-19, there is a heightened degree of personal risk and responsibility in attending meetings or events. With in-person attendance at any Scottsdale REALTORS®/Venue8600 meeting or event, attendees acknowledge these risks and agree to take full personal responsibility for them:

  • Despite efforts to minimize the spread of COVID-19, you may be exposed to the virus by being part of or attending this meeting/event
  • Attendees agree to monitor their own health and will not attend the meeting/event if they feel ill, have COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms.
    If you have been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, wear a high-quality mask for 10 days and get tested 5 days after exposure.
  • Understand that attendees are encouraged to wear masks, social distance from other attendees, respect the space of other meeting/event attendees and follow any and all other social distancing guidelines and protocols imposed by the federal, state or local laws. Refusal to abide by these guidelines and protocols may result in you being asked to leave the meeting/event.