Starting January 8th 2021, you can apply on behalf of your clients for the California Association of REALTORS^® Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) Home Essentials Program.  

• Be a first-time homebuyer
• Homebuyers must use a California REALTOR^® in the transaction
• Purchase a primary single-family residence in California with the intent to occupy the property as a primary residence
• The conforming loan amount on the single-family residence must be at or below the FHA conforming loan limit
• The purchase of the single-family residence must use financing. All-cash purchases do not qualify

Starting December 30th, 2020, REALTORS^® can apply for California’s new relief grant program for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides micro grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to eligible small businesses (including independent contractors and sole proprietors) impacted by COVID-19 and the related health and safety restrictions. The grant amount will be based on the business’s annual revenue as documented in its most recent tax return:

• For annual revenue of $1,000 to $100,000, the available grant amount is $5,000.
• For annual revenue of greater than $100,000 up to $1,000,000, the available grant amount is $15,000.
• For annual revenue of greater than $1,000,000 up to $2,500,000, the available grant amount is $25,000.

A small business must satisfy certain criteria to be eligible to receive a grant award — read the criteria in full here. Please keep in mind that even if you meet all eligibility requirements, it is not guaranteed you will receive a grant.

Applications for the program must be submitted through a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that has partnered with the state of California to distribute the funds. The list of partners, organized by location and by language services, can be found here.

The first round for applications opens on December 30, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. and closes on January 8, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Approval notifications will begin on January 13, 2021. There will be a second round for application submissions and reviews, although the dates for that round have not yet been announced.

See the grant California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program website for more information.

PSAR has endorsed the following candidates for the 2020 General Election

Measures and Propositions

Santee
Vote No on Measure N which would limit new housing and add to traffic.

City of San Diego
Vote Yes on Measure E which removes an overly burdensome height limit
in the Midway District.

California
Vote NO on the Prop 15 Property Tax Increase 
Vote NO on the Prop 21 More Rent Control 

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PSAR's Mission is to empower Realtors to flourish while being accountable to
each other, our clients, and our community.

Since 1928, the Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS® has played a significant role in shaping the history, growth and development of the Real Estate industry in San Diego County.

The U.S. House passed legislation Thursday providing a fresh round of funding for coronavirus small-business relief programs championed by the NAR.

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President Trump is expected to sign the measure, which will clear the way for lending to resume as early as Friday under two Small Business Administration programs, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program.

Under the agreement, the PPP will receive $310 billion in new cash, while the EIDL fund will receive an additional $60 billion. The bill sets aside $60 billion of the PPP funding for small and medium-sized community banks, which will provide extra help for self-employed individuals and small businesses that don’t have relationships with larger banks.

“The PPP and EIDL had tremendous demand. Although the rollout was rocky, this latest bill should provide enough funds for everyone who needs a loan to get it. REALTORS® still waiting should contact their lender again and keep trying,” says Shannon McGahn, senior vice president of advocacy for NAR. “We have a wealth of resources to help you through the process, including a new video just posted last night.”

Quick Guidance for REALTORS® on the PPP and EIDL

• If you’ve already applied for an EIDL: The SBA is processing applications already in their system on a first-come, first-served basis. You do not need to reapply.
• If you have not already applied for an EIDL: Check back at the SBA application page once the additional funding is signed into law. 
• If you’ve already applied for a PPP loan through an SBA lender but have not been approved yet: Check with your lender to see if they are maintaining a queue of applications during the lapse or if you will need to reapply when the renewed funding comes through.
• If you have not applied yet for a PPP loan through an SBA lender: Have the application form filled out and your documentation ready to provide to your lender. (For businesses with employees, have payroll documentation; for independent contractors, have your 2019 Form 1040, Schedule C, and 1099-MISC.) If you have an existing relationship with an SBA lender, you should go to that lender first once the program reopens, but be prepared to try multiple lenders, which you can find on the SBA site.

Also see:

• NAR's Coronavirus Topic
• Coronavirus: SBA CARES Act FAQ
• Keys to Getting SBA Assistance: Persistence and Patience (REALTOR® Magazine)
• Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
• Center for REALTOR® Financial Wellness

The CRMLS app, designed specifically for CRMLS users, has added a Virtual Open House feature. Keep your business moving during this uncertain time by hosting or attending open houses from your mobile device. 

CRMLS App features include:

• Seamless integration with CRMLS data including:

– Your listings
– Your saved searches
– Your full list of contacts
– Your carts
– The CRMLS agent roster

• HomeSpotter tool: just point your phone in the direction of a listing to find out listing info
• Edit your listing details on-the-go, including:

– List Price
– Agent Remarks
– Public Remarks

• Free download on Android and iOS
• Agent-branded apps to share with clients
• Supports Matterport 3D tours
• In-app messaging
• Search by schools or drive-time
• Mortgage payment calculations

The CRMLS app is available as a free download in iOS and Android for CRMLS users.

which works best for you – they’re all available at no additional cost.

You may have heard reports of the SentriLock app not working (It only affected the iPhone). 

This week SentriLock released an update to the app to correct this issue.

To update on iOS devices, click here: https://apple.co/2cYf1T9

Agents using an iPhone with the app would experience the following:

They open the app to attempt to access an older style Lockbox, they select View Nearby Properties.  If the Lockbox is not assigned to a listing, they will attempt to enter the Lockbox Serial Number and attempt to get a mobile access code.  The issue with the app on iPhones was that our app would not generate a 1 day code when having to search by the serial number. 

This issue has been corrected and agents should go to the app store to download the updated version of the SentriKey Real Estate app.

More features = more ways to make you look good.

Please note that on March 3, SentriLock will require that an app update is performed, prior to its use.

To set auto updates on iOS devices, click here: https://apple.co/2cYf1T9
To set auto updates on Android phones, click here: https://bit.ly/2FTxoEy

All these new features will be available on February 25, so be sure to update your app that day, or set your phone or tablet on auto update right now so you won’t miss out.

Coming to a SentriKey Real Estate app near you …

Showing Instructions
No more fumbling with papers or searching for alarm codes when showing a home – it’s all in the app!

Property Details
Property data such as number of bedrooms, baths, square footage and more appear automatically.

Manually Ending a Showing
Homeowners can return to their property after a showing thanks to this one-click feature.

My Schedule
Keep track of your showings and those of your team members with the My Schedule function.

Need gift ideas for your fellow
REALTORS®, Broker, Vendors, Coworkers?

Whether it be Hardware, Software, Gadgets or Subscriptions, learn about great gifts that
will bring happiness to recipients all year long.

Wednesday, December 18th
11:30am - 1:00pm
PSAR East

1150 Broadway #100, El Cajon CA 92021

Or Call: 619-421-7811

Workshops are open to all REALTORS and Affiliated Members regardless of association membership.
All classes are free of charge.

Agent SavvyCards™ for Real Estate uses your data in the MLS to automatically create web-pages for you AND for your listings! Use these SavvyCards to generate leads online through Social Media and through your customer's friends and family, quickly and inexpensively!

Provided to you as a member benefit from Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS®

Claim Your Free Account Now

This benefit is fully paid for. NO UP-SELL or ADDED Services.

WANT SOME LIVE HELP TO GET YOUR ACCOUNT SET UP?
REGISTER FOR A CLASS TODAY:

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22ND | TWO LOCATIONS

South | 9:00am - 11:00am

East | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Unlike many classes, this class will empower you to start growing your business from the moment you leave the room!

A mobile marketing platform that features:
     • No app downloads  
     • Uses your data in the MLS
     • Automatically creates web pages for you AND for your listings!
     • Use these these web-pages to generate leads online through Social Media and through your customer's
        friends and family, quickly and inexpensively!

Agent SavvyCards™ for Real Estate uses your data in the MLS to automatically create web-pages for you AND for your listings! Use these SavvyCards to generate leads online through Social Media and through your customer's friends and family, quickly and inexpensively!

Provided to you as a member benefit from Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS®, this training course combines an overview of the Agent & Property SavvyCard solutions with a series of real-life use cases. 

This benefit is fully paid for. NO UP-SELL or ADDED Services.

Join in on the Fun, Food, Drinks, Competition, Camaraderie, and Prizes!

Want to show off your mad skills? Get a team together! (Don't forget a great team name)

Last years tournament was a blast, with lots of professionals new to real estate having fun and making new friends.

Wednesday, November 13
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Carlton Oaks Country Club
9200 Inwood Drive, Santee, CA 92071

  or  619-421-7811

$50 REGISTRATION PER TEAM | TEAMS MUST REGISTER AND PAY IN ADVANCE: (619) 421-7811
GENERAL ENTRY: $20 IN ADVANCE | $25 AT THE DOOR

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