Kevin McElroy

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How to Make Sure Your Advertising Complies with Fair Housing Law

Posted by Kevin McElroy on May 3, 2021 10:30:00 AM

Fair Housing in advertising

Friday, May 14th
11:30 am - 12:30 pm  |  Zoom Class
        Register        

This presentation covers Fair Housing based on issues in advertising. This training is designed for those new to the housing industry as well as experienced housing professionals wishing to learn about current issues affecting fair housing laws. 

Monica Lopez from CSA San Diego will be speaking on:

  • Introduction to Federal and State Fair Housing Laws
  • Protected Classes
  • Prohibited acts
  • Best Practices in Advertising

Goals:
The training covers the unique fair housing challenges associated with advertising. The ultimate goal is to gain a better understanding of the fair housing laws to ensure compliance.

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CSA San Diego County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose primary mission is the promotion of social justice and public welfare through programs, services, and advocacy against all forms of discrimination, including advocacy for the eradication of housing discrimination to assure equal housing opportunity for all individuals.

CSA is committed to promoting and enforcing fair housing laws and equal housing opportunities for all individuals who live in San Diego County. Other no cost services include: hate crime prevention, civic engagement and Human Trafficking prevention and education.

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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

Gain SKILLS and CONFIDENCE for a successful transaction

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Apr 26, 2021 10:12:03 AM

Start your Transaction business...
Transaction  Ccordinator
Great for agents, but also great for unlicensed office staff,  PSAR Members may send staff/assistants at the member price too!  Just call us.

The Fundamentals of Transaction Coordination course counts toward earning the Certified Transaction Coordinator (CTC). For more information about the certification, click here.

Putting the deal together is just half the battle when closing a real estate transaction.

Learn how to be the most effective transaction coordinator in the real estate business during this 5.5-hour training. Understand how to become aware of the things that might affect the outcome of the transaction. Make sure every deal closes properly and on time, every time. Prepare yourself to work with any transaction that comes your way.

Friday, May 28th, 2021
9:00 am - 2:30 pm
(Via Zoom)

Members $90 | Non-Members $100
(typically a $198 for staff and non - C.A.R. members)

     Register PSAR        Register Eventbrite

 

Fundamentals of Transaction Coordination includes:

• Lean how the Residential Purchase Agreement lays the foundation for the transaction.
• Understand how, when and why you use the different disclosures
• Identify what paperwork is required from each party.
• Discover how the escrow and lending process work together to close the transaction.
• Set timelines for contractual obligations and contingency removals.
• Compete the documentation required in order to submit a complete file.

Certified Transaction Coordinator (CTC) is a transaction management program for all real estate licensees and unlicensed transaction coordinators who want to build and establish a successful transaction coordinator business. Show your clients and real estate firms that you strive to achieve a higher standard of professionalism and that you are serious about the job that you do in real estate by earning this distinguished certification.

This class is offered by the California Association of REALTORS®. (C.A.R.)

The fundamentals of Transaction Coordination course counts toward earning the Certified Transaction Coordinator (CTC). For more information abut the certification, please visit https://www.car.org/education/designations/certified-transaction-coordinator

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Topics: Education

Effortlessly Manage Your Offers

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Apr 21, 2021 2:11:38 PM

Streamline offer management with Glide! Available for free as part of your CRMLS member benefit. Sign up for a webinar to learn more.

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     Sign up for a Webinar     
 
Why manage offers with Glide?

Quickly accept, counter, and reject offers

Automatically create offer comparison tables

Auto-generate counteroffer forms

Track and share progress with clients

Free for CRMLS members

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Before you submit your next offer, learn more about Glide Offers by viewing the tutorials  available in our Help Center. If you have any questions, we have our support team ready to help!

 

Topics: Education

Inspection Reports - Reading Between The Lines

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Mar 29, 2021 2:00:11 PM

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Understanding the language of a home inspection report.

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Perfect for newer agents.

  • What a Home Inspection is and is not.
  • What a home inspector can and can't do.
  • Difference between Major or Material defects and Minor defects or improvement items.
  • Potential Safety Hazards and why they are so important to you and your client.
  • Common terms used in a home inspection report.
  • Learn about some of the legal terms used in a home inspection report.
  • What your responsibilities are in the home inspection process.

Wednesday, April 7th
11:00pm - 12:00pm
(This Class will be rescheduled to a later date)


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 event is free of charge.

Topics: Education

Tenant Screening Made Easy

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Mar 25, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Rent Sspree

RentSpree is proud to provide free property management resources to make your job easier. Now you can collect rental applications and tenant screening reports instantly. Our free services help you save time, reduce liability, and close leases faster.

  • Real Estate Brokers
    Start screening in 60 seconds. Limit your liability and gain instant access to screening reports.

  • Property Managers
    Receive an online rental application and/or screening reports. Allow renters to apply where you share your LeaseLink™.

  • Landlords
    Screen applicants in seconds. You only need an applicant’s email/mobile to receive a completed rental application package.

Topics in this class will include how to....
  • Get a completed rental application, credit report, background check, and eviction history in 1 step
  • Log into RentSpree directly from CRMLS
  • Add a new rental listing in RentSpree
  • Enable screening and invite prospective tenants to apply online using RentSpree
  • Get results returned quickly and easily  
Instructor: -Steven Pastores                                                See how it works - VIDEO

Monday, April 12th, 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
        Register        

Questions? Call: 619-421-7811

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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

Tech Lunch and Learn - The Perfect Photo

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Mar 18, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Tony Amat will teach you how to take better photos with your digital camera or cell phone
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Mike White, Chairman of the PSAR tech committee,
Tony Amat from Nelson Photo Supplies

Topics: 

• See the latest cameras available and which one to buy
• LED lights - Portable and lighter units for great interior shots

There will be a drawing at the end of the session for a gift certificate to Nelsons Photo!

Wednesday, March 31st
11:30am - 1:00pm
        Register        

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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

Ever-Changing Landlord/Tenant Law Update

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Mar 12, 2021 2:42:27 PM

Ever-Changing Landlord/Tenant Law Update

The National Association of Property Management (NARPM) would like to invite PSAR's Members to join them in a presentation by the Law Firm Kimbal, Tirey & St John on the ever-changing Landlord/Tenant Law in California.

Wednesday, March 17, 2021
12:00pm - 1:00pm
        Register        

Kimball Tirey & St John

Sponsor
 Bine Lgog-1

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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 event is free of charge.

Topics: Education

Available Funding for Your Business

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Mar 9, 2021 11:50:23 AM

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First Bank representatives have agreed to help PSAR members understand and work through the process of applying for COVID-19 Related Grants that are available.

Learn about:

Available Funding for Your Business
How to get free Personalized help with Applications Training and Support
Who qualifies and how?

If you are an independent contractor and you have been impacted by COVID, you likely qualify for government grants.  There is still funding available that is intended to help businesses like yours.  The success of your business contributes to our economy, please join us to find out if you qualify and how you can apply.

      In English                         En Español   
   Monday, March 15th         Monday, March 15th
  12:00pm - 1:00pm              1:00pm - 2:00pm
           Register                       Registrarse     

            English Session Instructed by:
            Kelly A. Dulle
           Senior Vice President from First Bank
Spanish Session Instructed by:
Lourdes Valdez
Vice President from First Bank
and 
Michael Proodian
Treasury Management Officer

Apply for PPP Loan Here

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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 event is free of charge.

Topics: Education

Self-driving real estate transactions? Glide makes the dream real!

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Mar 5, 2021 12:57:36 PM

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Glide is presenting a groundbreaking offer management system
at the touch of a button.

Submitting and receiving offers can be one of the most labor-intensive, multi-step process real estate transactions. If there were a simpler and smoother way to manage your offers, wouldn’t you want to use it?

CRMLS and Glide will soon provide you with a groundbreaking offer management system that’s as simple as pushing a button. Some features will debut as exclusive to CRMLS, putting our agents and brokers ahead of the curve in real estate.

Glide’s new offer management solution and MLS integration features. These new features enable you to create, manage, track, negotiate, and sign offers. Once an offer is signed, Glide will even create a calendar of milestone dates and sync them to your calendar. Discover how to enhance the offers experience for you and your clients.

Recorded Webinar

Presentation Slides

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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 event is free of charge.

Topics: Education

Tech Trends and Fallible Flips In Today's Real Estate Market

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Feb 22, 2021 11:00:00 AM

Home Inspection Fallible Flips
Our market, saturated with hastily renovated homes, tends to
encourage unrealistic expectations.

Jake Holmes of Level Best Inspections

• How the latest home tech adds value for your clients

• Understanding the benefits of home building trends

• Identify hidden defects in poorly done flips.

• Set realistic buyer expectations – and have them love you for it

• Green benefits of building tech

Jake Holmes from Level Best    

Wednesday, March 3rd
11:00pm - 12:00pm
        Register        


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 event is free of charge.

Topics: Education