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Mid Valley Association of REALTORS®
The mission of the Mid Valley Association of REALTORS® is to uphold the REALTOR® Code of Ethics, protect, promote and advocate the interests of real property ownership and to educate and serve our members and our communities.
We firmly advocate for universal access to informative resources, empowering individuals to foster business growth and bolster their respective industries. Central to our mission is facilitating our members' continuous professional development, ensuring they remain up-to-date with licensing requirements and abreast of pertinent industry trends and events.
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Upcoming Events
Maximizing Tax Benefits
Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Location: MVAR Classroom: 670 Hawthorne Ave SE, Ste 120, Salem, OR 97301
Description:
Attention REALTORS®! Are you looking for a powerful tool to provide added value to your clients who own or invest in real estate? Join us for an exclusive class, "Maximizing Tax Benefits: Unlocking Cash Flow Through Cost Segregation", and discover how cost segregation can transform tax savings into real financial gains.
What You’ll Learn:
This class, led by experts from CSSI—America’s leading provider of engineering-based tax solutions—will equip you with insights to help your clients:
Unlock substantial tax savings and increase cash flow.
Understand how cost segregation works for commercial and investment properties.
Navigate tax regulations with confidence through proven, IRS-compliant strategies.
Enhance the profitability of their real estate portfolios.
CSSI has helped property owners and their tax professionals maximize tax benefits for years, with a nationwide team and a methodology that has never triggered an IRS audit. This is your chance to gain actionable knowledge to support your clients in achieving their financial goals while setting yourself apart as a trusted real estate professional.
This class is perfect for REALTORS® who work with property owners, investors, and developers. If your clients are looking to maximize their returns, this is a must-attend event.
Reserve your spot now, and don't miss out on all the important details this event will provide for you today!
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: ALL FORMS of FORMS
Get ready for an in-depth exploration of the latest updates and changes to the forms that shape your business! "All Forms of Forms" is back for 2025, and this year’s event promises to deliver the knowledge and tools you need to stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, February 19th
Time: 8:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Location: Salem Scottish Rite Center, 4090 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302
Description:
Industry leaders will provide expert insights into the most critical updates to Oregon REALTORS® and OREF forms for 2025, equipping you to navigate these changes with confidence.
Featured Speaker:
Jeremy Rogers – Legal Counsel, Oregon REALTORS®
What You’ll Learn:
- Key updates to Oregon REALTORS® for 2025
- How these changes impact your business and your clients
- Best practices for leveraging forms to ensure smooth transactions
- Practical tips and answers to your questions from top industry professionals
This event is tailored for REALTORS® who want to stay informed, provide the best service to their clients, and ensure compliance with the latest industry standards.
Your knowledge of updated forms is essential to guiding your clients and avoiding costly mistakes. With the expertise of Jeremy Rogers, you’ll leave equipped with actionable insights to enhance your professional toolkit.
Be an early bird and get registered today!
SOUP WARS: REVENGE OF THE CHEF
Join Us for the Ultimate Culinary Showdown in a Galaxy Not So Far, Far Away
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, February 25th
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Salem Scottish Rite Center, 4090 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR
Description:
A long time ago in a kitchen far, far away… thirty culinary Jedis will gather to showcase their mastery of the broth and battle it out for supremacy in the galaxy of flavor! Join us for an epic evening of delicious soups, savory chowders, and hearty chilis, along with a delectable dessert competition that’s truly out of this world.
The Categories:
- Soup Squadron: 10 chefs vying for the title of Master of the Broth.
- Chowder Challengers: 10 competitors stirring up creamy perfection.
- Chili Champions: 10 contenders bringing the heat to the galaxy.
- Dessert Force: 3 culinary rebels crafting sweet endings fit for a Star Wars saga.
The Star Wars Experience:
- Witness the culinary force as chefs channel their inner Yoda, wield soup ladles like lightsabers, and cook with the precision of a Stormtrooper—but with better aim!
- Desserts so good, even Darth Vader would crack a smile beneath the mask.
Community Foundation Silent Auction
- Support Your Community: Bid on items that are truly out of this world, all while supporting the community around us.
Tickets:
- $10 each or 5 for $45
- Tickets include tastings from all categories and a vote for the Rebels' Choice Award.
- Beer, Cider, Wine & Soda on sale - $5/drink
- Water/Lemonade provided free of charge.
Families are welcome! This event is for all ages.
Get your tickets now and may the flavor be with you!
SOUP WARS: CHEF REGISTRATION
Attention All Jedi Chefs and Sith Culinary Masters!
(Registration closes February 19th)
Do you have the skills to take on the galaxy’s best and rise as the ultimate culinary champion? Join us for Soup Wars: Revenge of the Chef—a Star Wars-inspired culinary showdown where flavor meets the Force!
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, February 25th
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Salem Scottish Rite Center, 4090 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR
The Battle Awaits
Compete in one of four epic categories and showcase your culinary powers:
- Soup Squadron: 10 Jedi chefs will battle for the title of Master of the Broth.
- Chowder Challengers: 10 culinary warriors will stir up creamy perfection worthy of a Wookiee feast.
- Chili Champions: 10 Sith contenders will bring the heat hotter than Mustafar’s molten lava.
- Dessert Force: 3 rebel bakers will create sweet masterpieces that could charm R2-D2 or even tempt Emperor Palpatine.
The Stakes Are High:
Chefs, this is your chance to leave the Star Wars galaxy in awe. Will your creations soar like the Millennium Falcon, or will they crumble like the Death Star under pressure?
Accept the Challenge Now!
Spaces are limited, and the Force is calling—register today and claim your place in the Soup Wars Hall of Fame. May the flavors be with you!
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