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Property Management Problems and Solutions.

Posted by Kevin McElroy on May 4, 2020 11:14:25 AM

PSAR Property Management Forum

Our Guest speaker, attorney Tracey Merrell, will give a legal perspective on current events pertaining to COVID-19 protocols that have created many new challenges for property management professionals.  Along with Tracey, we have assembled our distinguished panel of speakers who will facilitate a discussion on best practices, and answer your questions about how to continue operating during this pandemic.

Friday | May 8th | 2:00 pm
Zoom Discussion
       Register       

Discussion Topics

• Safety, showings and access
• Three-day notice vs eviction moratorium
• Different regulations (state and local municipalities)
• Payment plans
• Rental housing legislation update
• A legal perspective on current events
• Q & A.


Speakers for the event:

      • Tracey Merrell - Attorney from Kimball, Tirey & St. John law firm
      • Brad Wilson - REALTOR®
      • Eric Sutton - REALTOR®
      • Mark Scott - REALTOR®, President for CA Chapter of NARPM,
                             Past President of PSAR
      • Molly Kirkland - SCRHA Public Affairs Director

 

This forum is intended for the benefit of PSAR members who practice property management, but is open to all active PSAR members.  We respect differences in opinions on any of the subject matter.  Out of respect to our guest speakers and other participants, we reserve the right to remove anyone from the meeting who intentionally disrupts the meeting.

Topics: Education

Understand the Updated Covid-19 Forms

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Apr 28, 2020 2:12:34 PM

Nikki Coppa will walk you through the new C.A.R. Forms.

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Presenter: Nikki Coppa, PSAR REALTOR / Broker
                                       2020 N.A.R. Risk Management Issue Chair

• 9 NEW Coronavirus related forms now in the zipForms library
• Update on the multiple revisions made in April

Join to hear the latest iterations of, and guidance on, the various forms and which to use for transactions!

Monday, May 4th
1:00 PM
Live Zoom Discussion

     Register     

If you missed the meeting here are Nikki's slides from the meeting - Here -

Or Call: 619-421-7811

Topics: Education, Brokers/Managers

Donation Drive-Thru Event

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Apr 28, 2020 2:11:35 PM

REALTORS® are givers, and in lieu of live charitable events we typically host to raise money this time of year PSAR is having a donation drive-thru to support San Diego's Alpha Project.

Monday, May 4th
at two of our offices
South -
880 Canarios Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910
East -
1150 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM

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We are accepting donations of;
Canned goods, Nonperishable Food, Hygiene Products, and Cleaning Supplies

*Please place donations in your car where volunteers can safely collect without the need to come in contact with you (in your car trunk or back seat).

We are also excepting online donations at:
https://alphaproject.org/donate/gift-of-money

100% of donations will be given to the San Diego Alpha Project.

Alpha Project
Learn More about the Project

 

Topics: YPN, Events

Mike Ferry: Cut out the Negativity, Keeping it Strong & Succeed

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Apr 27, 2020 12:25:26 PM

Amber Tannehill hosts Mike Ferry in a live interview to ask and get the
answer to many of the questions we are all looking for.

April 30th | 1:30 PM | Zoom Meeting

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Join our virtual conversation as PSAR YPN Chair, Amber Tannehill interviews real estate sales coach Mike Ferry to ask question about the real estate market relevant to the times we are experiencing right now.

April 30th | 1:30 PM | Zoom Meeting

       Register       

For over 45 years, the Mike Ferry organization has been dedicated to helping Real Estate professionals increase their productivity and income through Coaching and seminars.

Topics: Education

The more you know - CRMLS classes

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Apr 21, 2020 8:45:49 AM

CRMLS Live Interactive Discussions

CRMLS live classes

CRMLS has put together class rooms on zoom meeting to help teach some of the free tools our members have access to as part of PSAR.

April 28th | 9:00 am - Set-up you own field office (Homesnap) - Register Here

May 14th | 10:30 am - Be the master of paragon (Paragon Essentials) - Register Here

May 20th | 10:30 - Amazing, Impressive & Powerful Reports (RPR) - Register Here

May 26th | 10:30 - Easily collaborate and invite your clients (Paragon) - Register Here

Have Questions / Need help - Call: 619-421-7811


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

Topics: Education

Now is the time to become an expert - Free zipForms Classes

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Apr 20, 2020 12:21:15 PM

Become a zipForms® Expert.
Classes that will get you there.

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zipFroms® has put together several live, online zoom classes to teach you all you need to know!

April 21st | 1:00pm  Advanced Features of zipForms® Plus and Zip TMS - REGISTER HERE

April 22nd | 1:00pm - Contracts on the go - zipForms® Mobile - REGISTER HERE

April 23rd | 10:00am - Virtualize your Transactions (w/ Jan Farley) - REGISTER HERE

April 23rd | 2:00pm - Broker/Team Edition Best Practices - REGISTER HERE

have questions / Need help - Call: 619-421-7811


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

Topics: Education

Coffee and Learn | Virtual Wake-up YPN

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Mar 19, 2020 3:06:13 PM

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Friday | March 20th | 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Virtual Meet-Up

Zoom Meeting

Zoom meeting will download when you join or you can download manually ahead of time - HERE -

We will plan to begin at 8:30 am with end time planned for 9:30 am but anyone can stay to chat longer if they want or leave early if needed.

Topics:

  • Life working from home - Mindset and daily activities (how do you find work/life balance) -Julie Lupo
  • How is our business evolving with the new regulations/recommendations  - or is it staying the same? 
  • What can we do to be ambassadors for our neighborhoods and communities moving forward?
  • How can we keep our children engaged and limit screen time? - Denisse Newell 
  • What solutions have we found with the new challenges presented for showing homes, meeting clients, etc.

Thank You to our Wake-Up YPN Sponsor

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and Thank You to our Annual Sponsors 

Rancho Ted         Navy Federal Real Estate Lending      California Preferred Escrow

Topics: Education, YPN

Workout from home - CRMLS Classes

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Mar 12, 2020 9:48:57 AM

Build those Real Estate Muscles! TAKE A CLASS.

CRMLS Training for March

 

⭐  Opportunity for Live Online Discussion   ⭐

COVID-19 Got you down this month? Join the discussion on one of the topics below.
Grow your knowledge.

These are live virtual training events, custom, interactive sessions.

Meetings will be on April 9th, 15th, and 28th | 9:00 am - 10:00 am


Time Saving Tips
APRIL 9th  | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Paragon - Time Saving Tips 

Learn how to perform time-saving search techniques to help target listings that fit your clients’ needs. Also, additional tips on other MLS products, including how to search listings using your mobile phone.

• Power Search                                                               • Map Searching Techniques
• Search Remarks using key words                                • Farming Foreclosures
• Homesnap Pro Mobile – Commute Time Search
• Customize Quick & Detailed Search Templates

 April   9th   Register


LionDesk
APRIL 15th  | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

LionDesk 

Description: LionDesk is a simple, integrated customer relationship management (CRM) tool designed for real estate professionals that helps you manage contacts and automate follow-up all in one central hub.
In this class, you will learn:

• How to collect, route, and follow up on leads
• How to automate follow-up reminders
• How to send direct communication to clients, including emails and texts
• How to integrate with other CRMLS products like Cloud CMA, ShowingTime, and Remine

 April  15th   Register

Set-up Your Own Field Office
APRIL 28th  | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Mastering the Homesnap Pro App

Homesnap Pro is a robust, agent-only version of Homesnap that offers real-time MLS data to mobile and desktop users, arming them with the power of their MLS whether they are in the field or at the office.

• Flexibility to research homes & seamlessly share real-estate information 
• Contact and communicate directly with Agents and clients
• Includes Rapid CMA generation, Safety Timers (stay safe at showings)
• Crate branded Facebook ads in-app.

All from any modern device and all for free with CRMLS.

 

 April   28th   Register

 

Topics: Education, CRMLS

Gain skills and CONFIDENCE for a successful transaction

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Mar 8, 2020 10:07:00 AM

Start your Transaction business...

Fundamentals of Transaction Coordinator

Great for agents, but also great for unlicensed office staff,  PSAR Members may send staff at the member price too!  Just call us.

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.

Friday, April 17th
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
PSAR South Service Center
880 Canarios Court, # 100, Chula Vista, CA, 91910

Members $110 | Non-Members $120

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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

Understanding the RPA - Line by Line

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Mar 6, 2020 9:00:00 AM

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Learn the California Residential Purchase Agreement - Line by Line.

Instructor: Nikki Coppa
      • 2016 Chair of the Standard Forms Advisory Committee for CAR
      • Director for the CAR   •   Director for the NAR

The Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) is the roadmap to a successful real estate transaction. As market conditions and laws change, it is important to review how these changes impact guiding your client through the intricacies of the RPA. Get detailed guidance in interpreting the RPA to better serve and protect both yourself and YOUR CLIENTS.

Thursday | March 26th | 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

South PSAR Service Center
880 Canarios Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91910

Free to Members | Non-Members $20

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED - FUTURE DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
For more information (click here)


Thank You to our Sponsors:

NixTermite Pest Solutions                Marina Vista Escrow


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Topics: Education