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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

Be the Perfect Zoom Host!

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Feb 12, 2021 9:56:00 AM

Tech Lunch & Learn

Tips on how to be the Perfect Zoom Host.  Tackle some of the following issues:

• Make sure you have your hardware and software configured correctly.
• How to check if your Internet connection is up to the task. (high speed is not end all)
• General tips to avoid technical issues and interruptions during your Zoom sessions.

Hosted by Mike White, Chairman of the PSAR tech committee.

Wednesday, February 24th
11:30am - 12:30pm

       Register       

Or 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 event is free of charge.

Topics: Education

Help your clients by Staying Current - 2021 Housing Market Update

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Jan 19, 2021 2:00:00 PM

Help your clients by gaining the knowledge you need.2021 Housing Update with Oscar Wei

Oscar Wei contributes frequently to C.A.R.’s market analysis articles, Housing Matters Podcast, and Housing Perspective, and has written on topics like housing supply, distressed sales, housing tax policy, housing affordability, and many other topics relevant to the real estate industry.

Oscar Wei is the Senior Economist and the Director of Research for the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). Wei analyzes housing market conditions, consumer behavior, and public policy issues through the use of transactional data and survey research studies conducted by C.A.R. He assumes the managerial responsibility of data mining and analyzing housing market statistics released to the public on a regular basis.

Oscar’s areas of expertise are:

• Economic and Policy Analysis
• Housing Markets: U.S., CA, 
• Analytics in real estate finance
• Consumer research in real estate
• Trends identification
• Housing market forecast
• Survey planning

He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley and a Master of Science Degree in Economics from the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

Friday, February 5th, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

     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 event is free of charge.

Topics: Education

Social Media Secrets Revealed

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Jan 14, 2021 1:30:00 PM

Social Media  Secrets Revealed

Thursday, February 4th, 12:00pm
        Register        

The #1 Social Media Training Series is coming to YOU via WEBINAR. Learn tips, tricks and shortcuts from top agents across the nation and how they are leveraging the hottest social channels to capture referrals, increase their sphere, & gain more business….even in these unprecedented times.

Do you struggle with social media?
Are you looking to create a stronger marketing presence online?
Are you falling behind your competitors in terms of marketing?

Now, more than ever it’s even MORE important to position yourself as a resource and information leader in your community, and with Americans spending an average of 4 ½ hours a day on social during quarantine, it’s the #1 place for you to be.

Learn the secrets of top agents across the nation and how they are leveraging the hottest social channels to capture referrals, increase their sphere, & gain more business… even in these unprecedented times.

Are you ready to learn the social media secrets of top agents?

This 1-hr, high-energy session covers:
• The basics of how social media works.
• How to maximize time & money marketing on social media.
• How to generate buyer/seller leads through your website.
• Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube: Why are these the best.
• The types of content you should be sharing.
• Much, much more!

We make learning fun!
• FREE Registration
• PROVEN tips, tricks, & strategies you can start using now!
• An amazing, high-energy EDUCATION team

Brought to you by:
elevate an Elm Street Technology solution

 

Topics: Education, YPN

Learn about Exciting New Devices and Apps

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Jan 13, 2021 1:35:54 PM

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Learn about and get help with figuring out your new device or app!  Apps such as RPR Mobile and CAM Scan.  Products and Apps that could make 2021 more productive.

Hosted by Mike White, Chairman of the PSAR tech committee.

Wednesday, January 27th
11:30am - 12:30pm

        Register        

Or 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 event is free of charge.

Topics: Education

Perfecting Your Presence - a YPN Event

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Jan 8, 2021 5:06:48 PM

Don't miss the opportunity to help your business grow!
Shake-Up a YPN event

We want to help YOU Perfect YOUR Presence, so we've gathered a panel of top performing agents to share their strategies on how they stay present and relevant to attract their ideal clients.

Don't miss the opportunity to help your business grow and network with others. You'll have the opportunity to personally meet other attendees in our breakout rooms!

Panelists

      • Hazel Rosete - Social Media
      • Genie Irish - Pop-Bys
      • Amber Tannehill - Community Involvement
      • Moderator - Anthony Andaya

Strategies Discussed

  • Social Media • Farming
  • Pop-By's • Community Involvement
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Thursday | January 14th | 4:00 pm
        Register        

Register before 12PM the day of the event and be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!
(Must be present to win)

We will also be streaming on
• FB Live: @psarypn
• ClubHouse Stream: @andreamartino
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Sponsored by
Aftermath Extermination

Thank You to our Annual Platinum Sponsors
Rancho Ted           Guaranteed Rate
California Preferred Escrow         American Pacific Mortgage   

    

Topics: Education, YPN

Spotting 'Red Flags' in Non-Disclosures with Attorney Fred Pfister

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Dec 22, 2020 1:15:00 PM

Spotting a red flag in a transaction is the best litigation avoidance technique available.Warning flags in non-disclosures

This class will discuss the identification of a “red flag” in a transaction, what to do about it, your fiduciary duties, and claims for the non-disclosure of material facts.

Attorney Fred Pfister• Internal/External Red Flags
• Fiduciary Duties 
• Avoiding Non-Disclosure of Material Facts
• Practical Ways to Protect Yourself

Presented by attorney Fred Pfister, a partner of White and Bright legal practice, focused on both litigation and real estate transactions.

Thursday, January 21st, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

     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

How to Win with Prop 19 in 2021

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Dec 17, 2020 2:45:00 PM
 Learn how Prop 19 works

Generate sales by marketing to those likely to benefit

Understand how Prop 19 will benefit sellers and buyers

Connect with the County staff that can help you and your clients close a Prop 19 deal.

Ask questions in a live interactive meeting

 

All PSAR members should be aware of the significant advantages for homeowners to move and find the "right size" home as a result of the recent passage of Proposition 19.  Don't miss out on this opportunity to be prepared for 2021.

Wednesday, January 6th, 2021
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
        Register        

Jordan Marks

Jordan Marks is our Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate for the Office of Ernest J. Dronenburg, Jr., San Diego County Assessor / Recorder / County Clerk. In his position he assists taxpayers with navigating issues in the office. He also performs legislative / inter-governmental relations for the Assessor and helped usher in the passing of an ordinance to adopt Proposition 171 providing property tax relief to victims of fires and other governor declared natural disasters.

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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