Kevin McElroy

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Need Help with the Ideal gift this season? Elf Mike will help!

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Dec 1, 2021 1:30:00 PM

Need gift ideas for your fellow
REALTORS®, Broker, Vendors, Coworkers?The Perfect Gift - Lunch and Learn
Whether it be Hardware, Software, Gadgets, or Subscriptions, learn about great gifts that will bring happiness to recipients all year long.

Wednesday, December 15th
11:30am - 12:30pm

      REGISTER      

Or Call: 619-421-7811

This is an in-person class.

PSAR East Service Center
1150 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
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PSAR's mission is to empower REALTORS®.

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. Workshops are open to all REALTORS® and Affiliated Members. This event is free of charge.

Topics: Education

How will you sort this out? - New Waste Disposal REQUIREMENTS

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Nov 19, 2021 1:35:34 PM

REGISTER IN-PERSON                    REGISTER ZOOM  

 

How will we sort out Organic Waste

Chula Vista homeowners will be required to sort their own trash. These new rules will be coming to all cities in California.  The city staff will explain how it will work.   Understand the program and how it will be rolled out.

Speaker: Manuel Medrano, Environmental Services Manager from the Economic Development Department – Office of Sustainability 

Monday, December 6th
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Join Us
In-Person at PSAR South Office or on Zoom
(880 Canarios Ct. Chula Vista, CA 91910)

REGISTER IN-PERSON                    REGISTER ZOOM  

Manuel will be discussing:

City of Chula Vista
  • Upcoming State-mandated Food/Organic Waste collection program for Chula Vista multi-family properties and how it may impact your operations.
  • Elements of the regulation that require property management involvement beyond simply contracting new collection services
  • How this regulation differs from current commercial recycling laws and the local enforcement requirements
  • Education resources available

Regulation Information that you should know

Chula Vista New food & Yard Waste Collection

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PSAR's mission is to empower Realtors®

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. Workshops are open to all REALTORS® and Affiliated Members. This event is free of charge.

Topics: Education

Another Option For PSAR Members! Learn the new RPA - Zoom Only

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Nov 4, 2021 4:59:34 PM

estesphotoProfessor Edwin Estes, Esq.
Mt.  San Antonio College

3 Hour Detailed Review of the New RPA

Learn about the new Residential Purchase Agreement being released in December 2021. Learn about the updated form, including the 83 forms referenced in the agreement, a new contingency section with updated contingency removal procedures, a reformatted allocation of costs section, and more!

  • 16 pages with a NEW Grid Format containing negotiable items in one place
  • New Disclosures, Addenda, and Advisories...some 83 forms are referenced in the agreement
  • A new Contingency section with the 8 Standard Contingencies clearly listed
  • Updated Contingency Removal Procedures & Designated Electronic Delivery of Disclosures/Notices
  • Reformatted Allocation of Costs Section
  • Additional Clarification and Expansion of Definitions

Monday, November 15th 
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
ZOOM ONLY WEBINAR
This training is for members only
Register PSAR
Once you Register a link will be emailed to you.
 
Presentation notes                                    Sample RPA
         RPA Handout                           Sample RPA         
 
This training does not count toward CE Credit
There will be a 5-10 minute break about halfway through, so attendees can attend to any personal needs.
 
 
DO NOT PARTICIPATE in any PSAR  Video Conferencing Committee Meetings or Events while operating a motor vehicle.  California has various laws prohibiting distracted driving. (Vehicle Code Sections, 27602, 23123, 23123.5, 23124, and 23125, among others.)
Edwin Estes has been an Attorney at Law since 1983 and a Real Estate Broker since 1984. His law practice has emphasized general business, real property, and land use law, with particular attention directed to dispute prevention and alternative dispute resolution. First licensed in 1976, he has been active in real estate brokerage management, counseling, development, and investment brokerage.

Professor Estes has been a C.A.R. Master Instructor since 1991 in addition to obtaining the designations of ABR/M, CCIM, CRB, GRI, e-PRO, and SRES; he is also an accomplished college instructor, serving as Professor and Real Estate Program Coordinator for Mt. San Antonio College. He is a co-author of a best-selling college textbook: California Real Estate Principles, now in its 10th edition. He has served as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association, Judge Pro Tem for the San Diego Superior Court as well as a Mayor for the City of Vista, California.

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Topics: Education

Wake-Up YPN: Finish Strong - Start 2022 Stronger

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Sep 8, 2021 11:49:36 AM


Come start your day with YPN at their next FREE networking event!
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Friday | September 17th | 10:00am
This is an in-person event
      PLEASE RSVP      
Coffee & pastries will be provided while supplies last. Early arrival suggested. Bring a friend!

Maryam Habashi, founder of Infuse Theory  (https://infusetheory.com/) will be discussing goal-setting strategies to finish the year strong and have a strong start to 2022. INFUSE theory incorporates decades of leadership, sales, and management developmental best practices that are guaranteed to elevate you and your business potential.

Maryam Habashi

  • Mentor for professionals seeking something more in their careers and businesses.
  • Sharing my personal experience and approach towards professional growth, that I can help guide you in your own journey for success.
  • First female Regional Director after a century in business for a Fortune 500 company, Bankers Life and Casualty. 
  • Co-author “Pure Wealth: 26 Ways to Crazy Profitability” wherein chapter one I discuss “What it takes to WIN.” 
  • President and CEO of Sterling Wealth Strategies powered by Penn Mutual, a Fortune 100 company.

TRVLR Coffee Roaster
5839 Mission Gorge Road, Unit D, San Diego, CA 92120

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Thank you to our YPN Wake-Up Sponsor
Aftermath Extermination

Thank You to our Annual Platinum Sponsors
Rancho Ted           Synergy One Lending
California Preferred Escrow    

Topics: Education, YPN

PSAR Member's Invited to Mexican RE Conference

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Sep 3, 2021 2:59:03 PM

Real Estate Congress

50th International Real Estate Congress

Convention Center in Tampico Tamaulipas

October 27 to 29, 2021

AMPI Invites you to attend

The Asociación Mexicana de Profesionales Inmobiliarios is the largest and the most important real estate association in Mexico, representing about 5,000 members, involving residential and commercial real estate industries.

About 500 real estate professionals from all over Mexico and the world are expected to attend the 50th International Real Estate Congress RE Connecting. The conferences provide numerous learning resources and international networking in order to have commercial opportunities, designed to improve real estate professional skills. The Congress presents exhibitions that offer goods and services related to the real estate sector. Countless educational and social events are scheduled!

 

 

For more information: https://es-la.facebook.com/congresonacionalinmobiliarioampi/

Upon arrival in Tampico, a special biosafety committee will apply a rapid COVID detection test to each participant.  Throughout the congress, masks will be used and the areas will be sanitized periodically.  Temperature checks will be administered at the entrance to each area of the convention center.

If you want to become an international affiliate please fill out the forms in the links below...

RENEWAL MEMBERS

NEW MEMBERS

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PSAR's Mission is to empower REALTORS®.

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.

Topics: Education

How to use 'Green Fields' in Paragon- and why you should!

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Aug 27, 2021 3:10:06 PM

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Friday, September 10th
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
This class is offered on Zoom
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John Shipman from Franklin Energy and Rickey Currie from CRMLS discuss:

Why are Green Fields important for agents and their clients?
Are there pitfalls to be wary of when working with these fields?
What do the CRMLS fields mean?
How might buyers search for or discover these fields?

Bonus.  Attendees will learn how to earn a FREE NAR Green Designation!

Also, hear stories or anecdotes about the fields and how they helped or hurt?

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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. Workshops are open to all REALTORS® and Affiliated Members. This class is free of charge.

Topics: Education

Get More Listings Using CRS Prospecting & RPR Searches

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Aug 23, 2021 10:00:00 AM

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Mike White, Chairman of the PSAR tech committee, will teach you how to use CRS and RPR to find potential clients and help you market.  Both CRS and RPR are free PSAR member product benefits.

Grow and brand your business, maximize your time, and gain a competitive edge in the marketplace. RPR® offers exclusive access to analytics and custom branded reporting tools that can be printed, emailed or texted from anywhere at anytime.

Gain comprehensive and accurate property intelligence at your fingertips with the CRS Data. The easy-to-use platform combines comprehensive and accurate community data to help you make confident decisions when helping your customers. 

Wednesday, August 25th
11:30 am  |  LIVE and ON ZOOM
Come to the class in our East office Location
(1150 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021)

Or

ZOOM REGISTRATION

CRS MLS Tax Suite                  Realtors Property Resource     

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Our 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 & development of the Real Estate industry in San Diego County. Workshops are open to all REALTORS® and Affiliated Members. This class is free of charge.

Topics: Education

ONLY Chance to learn about the "NEW" RPA From CAR at this low rate.

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Jul 28, 2021 4:45:00 PM

This will be your ONLY opportunity to learn about the NEW RPA from C.A.R. through PSAR
at the PSAR member rate of $40.
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Your Guide to the "NEW" California RPA

When:  Friday, August 20th - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where: Online Zoom Event Only

Stay up-to-date with the most widely used and trusted purchase agreement in California. This course will cover the entire NEW California Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) in detail step-by-step. Get detailed instructions on how to properly complete and use the RPA form in all your transactions directly from C.A.R. Member Legal Attorneys.

Neil Kalin, C.A.R. 's Assistant General Counsel, will teach this class.*

How you will benefit from taking the lecture course:

  • Get the “why” behind changes for a better understanding

  • Learn the new approach to addressing wood-destroying pests

  • Understand changes regarding how to deal with personal property items

  • Learn how to write offers without deposit checks

  • Familiarize yourself with dozens of other changes to the RPA contract

  • Complete all mandatory and recommended disclosures

  • Learn how to create, modify, cancel, or close a transaction

  • Ensure all commissions are paid in full and on time

  • An optional follow-up test will be provided at no additional cost for 4 hours of CE

  • Prior to the class, a comprehensive PDF handout will be provided for reference.

Registration - $40 PSAR NSDCR & ICAOR Members / $50 Non-Member

     PSAR Members               Eventbrite Registration

Eventbrite charges a transaction fee.  Avoid it by using the PSAR Member's Link.

Prior to the event, you will receive a link for Zoom and course material.

*Instructor Neil Kalin joined the California Association of REALTORS® in 1987 and is now Assistant General Counsel.  He is the senior legal advisor to C.A.R.’s Standard Forms Committee, and provides advice to C.A.R. members on the Legal Hotline, and writes many of C.A.R.’s Appellate Court Briefs.  Neil is an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and has served as a Judge Pro Tem and a volunteer mediator and arbitrator for the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

 

      Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS                              Imperial County Association of REALTORS

 

Topics: Education, Events

Wake-Up YPN

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Jul 15, 2021 12:01:40 PM


Come start your day with YPN at their next FREE networking event!
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Friday | July 23rd | 8:30am

CAFFE TAZZA
374 East H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910

We want to hear from you - if you have experienced an unforgettable lesson during a transaction that every real estate professional should know, please let us know. We'd love for you to share your story with the group!  Send an email to cogrealestate@gmail.com. If you don't have one, it's even MORE important to come to hear these stories and lessons.

      PLEASE RSVP         

Coffee & pastries will be provided while supplies last. Early arrival suggested. Bring a friend!

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Thank you to our YPN Wake-Up Sponsor
Aftermath Extermination

Thank You to our Annual Platinum Sponsors
Rancho Ted           Synergy One Lending
California Preferred Escrow    

Topics: Education, YPN

HARD MONEY LENDING... RANCHO TED MAKES IT EASY!

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Jul 7, 2021 10:00:00 AM

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Thursday, July 22nd
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This will be held in our East County Service Center and on Zoom
Join us in-person at 1150 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
PLEASE RSVP
Join Us in Person        Join Us on Zoom    

Want to know more about hard money lending? Ted Przybylek (RanchoTed) will touch on the following:

  • How loans are priced? 
  • How fast a deal can be closed?
  • What type of deals do we lend on?
  • How does a borrower qualify for a loan?
  • What are the typical loans to value ratios?
  • What are the terms of the loan?
  • Who actually lends the money?

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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. Workshops are open to all REALTORS® and Affiliated Members. This class is free of charge.

Topics: Education