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Wake-up YPN - Get More out of Your Mornings

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Jan 10, 2020 4:13:57 PM

Wake- Up YPN with Miranda Franks

Friday | January 17th | 8:30am-9:30am

Black Bear Diner | 1025 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020

YPN welcomes you to a 'Coffee and Learn' session with guest speaker probate attorney, Miranda Franks

  • Miranda Franks has comprehensive experience in estate planning and business planning, litigation involving senior placement and caring, and estate and trust disputes.
  • Miranda received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from the University of California, Santa Barbara and her law degree from Thomas Jefferson Law School.

  • She is actively involved in educational programs within the San Diego legal community, and is regularly invited to speak at seminars on the subjects of estate planning and probate.

We hope to see you there.


Thank You to our Wake-Up YPN Sponsors 

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and Thank You to our Annual Sponsors 

Rancho Ted         Navy Federal Real Estate Lending      California Preferred Escrow

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Topics: Education, YPN

Education that will boost your business. CRMLs for February

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Jan 9, 2020 12:08:55 PM

Become Stronger and more flexible! take a class.

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PSAR | CENTRAL PSAR | EAST PSAR | SOUTH
4340 Genesee Ave., #203
San Diego, CA 92117
1150 Broadway, #100
El Cajon, CA 92021
880 Canarios Ct., #100
Chula Vista, CA 91910

 

⭐   Live Instructors  ⭐

 

LionDesk will do the work for you

LionDesk

LionDesk is an end-to-end solution for collecting, routing, and following up on leads.

• LionDesk is a simple customer relationship management (CRM) tool
• Helps real estate professionals manage their contacts
• Learn how to collect, route, and follow up on leads
• Automate follow up reminders
• Send direct communication to clients, including emails and texts
• integrate with Cloud CMA, ShowingTime and Remine

CENTRAL |  February  13 @ 9:00 AM ............... REGISTER
EAST | February  19 @ 9:00 AM ............... REGISTER
SOUTH | February  25 @ 9:00 AM ............... REGISTER


Get ahead, Stay ahead 

Remine

Remine is a software platform that combines property records, data visualization, tracking, and predictive analytics to predict which properties are most likely to go up for sale soon.

• Remine offers a mobile app, client portal, and CMA generator.
• Make the most of Remine's in-depth property data predictive analytics
• Make the most of over two billion property records
• Learn how to build your own property tracking databases

 

CENTRAL |  February  13 @ 10:00 AM ............... REGISTER
EAST | February  19 @ 10:00 AM ............... REGISTER
SOUTH | February  25 @ 10:00 AM ............... REGISTER


Be the master of your Paragon

Paragon - Agent Essentials

This course will provide you with an overview and solid foundation on how to use the CRMLS Paragon platform. Whether you are a new real estate professional, or getting back into the business, this course is a great place to start. In this course, you will learn

• What’s on the Home Page
• How to set up your email signature, photos, and message
• How to create, save, print, and email basic property searches

CENTRAL |  February  13 @ 11:00 AM ............... REGISTER
EAST | February  19 @ 11:00 AM ............... REGISTER
SOUTH | February  25 @ 11:00 AM ............... REGISTER

 


CRMLS February Classes

 

Topics: Education, CRMLS

Learn about Gadgets and Apps that will make your life more efficient

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Jan 8, 2020 4:57:34 PM

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WEDNESDAY | JANUARY 29TH, 2020
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Mike White, Chairman of the PSAR Tech committee, will introduce you to new gadgets and apps.

PSAR EAST COUNTY
1150 BROADWAY, EL CAJON CA 92021

~ Lunch will be Provided ~

                   Register PSAR                                          Register Eventbrite

Thank you to our sponsor :

GraniteEscrow

 

Join us for another informative Tech Lunch & Learn, sponsored by the PSAR Tech Committee. Admission is free! This class is open to any REALTOR® or Affiliate in San Diego County, regardless of whether or not you’re a member of
Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS®

Topics: Education

Help your clients by Staying Current - 2020 housing market Update

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Jan 7, 2020 4:26:48 PM

Help your clients by gaining the knowledge you need.

2020 C.A.R. Housing Update

2020 Market 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 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              • Trends identification
• Housing Markets: U.S., CA,                  • Housing market forecast
• Analytics in real estate finance              • Survey planning
• Consumer research in real estate

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.


• Lunch Will be Served •


South County PSAR Service Center

Tuesday, February 4th, 2020
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

PSAR | SOUTH COUNTY
880 Canarios Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910

 Register PSAR                           Register Eventbrite

Cost : $10.00 Members | $20.00 Non-Members
Eventbrite charges an additional transaction fee for every registration on their site. To avoid the fee
Register PSAR above or call PSAR at 619-421-7811 and register with one of our friendly staff.


Thank you to our Sponsors!   

Elite Escrow     NixTermite      Hot Wireless Stacked Logo

Fidelity National Home Warranty and Disclosure Source               loanDepot San Diego          Sullivan Solar Power

 

Topics: Education

renew your DRE License with us and do it with ease!

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Dec 27, 2019 10:21:57 AM

Duane Gomer makes it easy, convenient and affordable offering correspondence real estate continuing education courses.

DRE License Renewal with PSAR

INCLUDED WITH THIS COURSE
• Agency, Ethics, Trust Funds, Fair Housing, Risk Management
• The new Management & Supervision course
• Course material will be made available via downloadable PDF files
• Optional review to prepare to take the easy exams
• Instructions to take the exam online

Class Dates

Eventbrite charges an additional transaction fee for every registration on their site.
To avoid the fee
Register PSAR below or call PSAR at 619-421-7811
and register with one of our friendly staff
.

Cost: $89.00 Members | $109 Non-Members

 

Zoom Class| Wednesday | July 22nd | 8:45am - 12:30pm
Register PSAR              Register Eventbrite


Zoom Class | Thursday | October 15th | 8:45am - 12:30pm
Register PSAR                Register Eventbrite


~ Please check-in at 8:45am, Review is from 9:00am - 12:00pm ~

REQUIREMENTS
Once you register, you will receive your PDF file from Duane Gomer. Please provide your email address and DRE license when registering. DRE Regulations state that you may take no more than 15 hours of exams in a 24 hour period and start testing 5 days after the receipt of your study materials.

Anyone who fails an exam can take a second test at no cost any time within one year from date of registration or take the class again at no cost. Courses are for all licensees. These courses are approved for Continuing Education Credit by the California Department of Real Estate. However, this approval does not constitute an endorsement of the view or options which are expressed by the course sponsor, instructor, author or lecturers. DRE VENDOR #0054

Duane Gomer Seminars is a Real Estate education school, one of the most recognized schools in the California real estate industry since 1978. Duane Gomer, Inc. specializes in helping people obtain their California real estate salesperson and broker Licenses. 

CHECK-IN ....... 8:45 am - 9:00 am
REVIEW .......... 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Topics: Education

Need to know "Red Flags" and Non-Disclosures with Fred Pfister

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Dec 19, 2019 9:15:00 AM

Spotting a red flag in a transaction is the best litigation avoidance technique available

Non-Disclosure Agreements

 

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.

• Fiduciary Duties

• Internal/External Red Flags

• 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.


• Snacks Will be Served•


South County PSAR Service Center

Thursday, January 23rd, 2020
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

PSAR | SOUTH COUNTY
880 Canarios Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Register PSAR                             Register Eventbrite

Cost : $5.00 Members | $20 Non-Members
Eventbrite charges an additional transaction fee for every registration on their site. To avoid the fee
Register PSAR above or call PSAR at 619-421-7811 and register with one of our friendly staff.


Thank you to our Sponsor!   

Michelle Adcock with
First American Home Warranty

 

Topics: Education

How will changes in the law affect your real estate business in 2020?

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Dec 10, 2019 8:13:54 AM

Annual Legal Update Luncheon with C.A.R. Assistant General Counsel,
Gov Hutchinson.

Annual Legal Update


Gov Hutchinson is Assistant General Counsel of the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). Gov has been with C.A.R. since 1985 and manages C.A.R.’s Member Legal Services Program in Los Angeles. Gov advises REALTORS® through the “Hotline” on all aspects of real estate law and he trains and supervises other “Hotline” attorneys.

Hutchinson has written for CALIFORNIA REAL ESTATE magazine, coauthored C.A.R. continuing education courses and is a master instructor for the Education Division of C.A.R., with certification from the Department of Real Estate. 


• Lunch will be served •


EAST County PSAR Service Center

Friday, January 17th, 2020
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

PSAR | EAST COUNTY
1150 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

Register PSAR                              Register Eventbrite

Cost : $10.00 Members | $20 Non-Members
Eventbrite charges an additional transaction fee for every registration on their site. To avoid the fee
Register PSAR above or call PSAR at 619-421-7811 and register with one of our friendly staff.


Thank you to our Sponsors!

Old Republic Home Protection         Kern Key-Services      Phana Par Caliber Home Loans

Staged today Sold Tomorrow       Granite Escrow

 

Topics: Education

Do you know right from wrong?

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Dec 4, 2019 4:00:00 PM

PSAR Code of Ethics Training

Code of Ethics Training 

New REALTORS®  must complete training when they first join.  A new member who has completed the New Member Code of Ethics Orientation is not required to complete additional ethics training until the next three-year cycle.

REALTORS® who complete the required ethics training within a three-year cycle at any local association are not required to take this training again at another association. REALTORS®  may take courses to satisfy this ethics requirement through any association or outside training facility where the member can provide satisfactory documentation of completion.

REALTORS® are required to complete ethics training of not less than 2 hours, 30 minutes of instructional time. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of REALTORS®. 

To complete the required training we recommend the NAR online course which can be found at the following link...

     Register on NAR   

for more information Call : (619) 421-7811


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

Topics: Education, Industry

Presentations that Sell

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Dec 3, 2019 4:00:00 PM

CRMLS Cloud CMA Training

The secret is out ~ CLOUD CMA!

Listing presentations are the best way to gain new customers! Learn how to use the best and easiest tool for creating dynamic property presentations. Generate comprehensive, informative, personalized, and eye-catching reports for your buyers and sellers. Cloud CMA includes four report sets, including a CMA, a buyer tour, a single property report, and a property flyer.  Create stunning, professional CMA presentations with the full power of the CRMLS database.

In these sessions you will learn:
• How to stand out from the competition using Cloud CMA
• How to deliver custom CMA and Buyer Tour Reports in an interactive format
• The top 5 pages you need to include in your CMA reports to win more listings
• How to create Open House Reports capturing more leads
• How to use the new “What’s My Home Worth?” landing page to generate seller leads fast
• How to create one-click reports from your phone in seconds, when you’re on the go

Presenter: Shane McCarthy with WR Studios Training 

TWO CLASS LOCATIONS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
Cost is FREE


EAST County PSAR Service Center

Tuesday, January 14th, 2020
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

PSAR | EAST COUNTY
1150 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

Register PSAR

Register Eventbrite


SOUTH County PSAR Service Center

Thursday, January 16th, 2020
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

PSAR | SOUTH COUNTY
880 Canarios Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Register PSAR

Register Eventbrite

 

Topics: Education

Education that will elevate your business.

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Nov 25, 2019 1:50:11 PM

Become Stronger and more flexible! take a class.

blog_2020CRMLStraining

PSAR | CENTRAL PSAR | EAST PSAR | SOUTH
4340 Genesee Ave., #203
San Diego, CA 92117
1150 Broadway, #100
El Cajon, CA 92021
880 Canarios Ct., #100
Chula Vista, CA 91910



Save Time - Get the Results you want

Paragon: Searching 101

In this course, you will learn how to quickly find the listings you want to see using the CRMLS Paragon platform.

• Create and save basic property searches and detailed map searches
• Search by Features including View, Pool, Terms, etc.
• Print and email reports

CENTRAL |  January   9 @ 9:00 AM ............... REGISTER
EAST | January 15 @ 9:00 AM ............... REGISTER
SOUTH | January 28 @ 9:00 AM ............... REGISTER




3 Tools - 1 Great Agent Impression

Cloud Agent Suite

From the eye-catching reports of Cloud CMA, to the “smart search” options in Cloud MLX, to the lightning-fast branded alerts of Cloud Streams, these products will enhance your skill set as a real estate professional. The products are:

• Cloud CMA, an online comparative market analysis report generator
• Cloud MLX, a streamlined MLS that prioritizes search & client contact
• Cloud Streams, a listing alert and client collaboration tool

CENTRAL |  January   9 @ 10:00 AM ............... REGISTER
EAST | January 15 @ 10:00 AM ............... REGISTER
SOUTH | January 28 @ 10:00 AM ............... REGISTER



CRMLS January Classes

 

Topics: Education, CRMLS