Join us for Virtual Legislative Day

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Feb 14, 2022 10:24:00 AM

Join This Year's VIRTUAL Legislative Day!

  • Hear local legislators address pending legislation.
  • Learn about issues that may impact real estate.
  • Get a better understanding of the issues.

These informative meetings have two parts. 

Part 1. Attend the morning briefing with CAR's President.  

Part 2. Join local volunteers as they meet with your elected officials via Zoom.

Check out the video to learn more.

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Part 1. Attend Legislative Day!  Learn about hot issues from CAR's President Otto Catrina from 9 am to 10 am.

Register for Leg Day!

This registration also grants you access to other informational sessions hosted by CAR, but after the Issue Briefing ends at 10 am, plan to attend the meetings with your legislators found in the links below. Legislative Day is only open to members of the California Association of Realtors.

 

Part 2. Meet with YOUR State Legislators.

You will need your NRDS ID number to register for Legislative Day Meetings with Legislators. CLICK HERE to find it.

Who Are My Legislators?
Click Here to look up your Representatives!

 

District Name Time Zoom Link
AD71 Randy Voepel 11:00 am Zoom Registration
AD75 Marie Waldron 11:00 am Zoom Registration
AD76 Tasha Borner-Horvath 11:00 am Zoom Registration
AD77 Brian Maienschein 1:00 pm Zoom Registration 
AD78 Chris Ward 3:00 pm Zoom Registration
AD79 Akilah Weber 1:30 pm Zoom Registration
AD80 VACANT - -
SD36 Pat Bates 11:30 am Zoom Registration
SD38 Brian Jones 10:30 am Zoom Registration
SD39 Toni Atkins pending pending
SD40 Ben Hueso 1:00 pm Zoom Registration

Please note that these meetings with your state legislators are scheduled as webinars where registrants will not have video or audio capabilities during the meeting, however, everyone's names will appear on the participant list.  If you would like to participate as a panelist during the meeting so that you can help present CAR's key issues on homeownership, please email george@psar.org to express your interest.  You would be required to attend a meeting before Legislative Day in order to do so.  This preparation meeting will be on Monday, February 28th at 3 pm via zoom.  Click here to register for that meeting.  

 

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PSAR's mission is to empower real estate professionals.

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 will changes in the law affect your real estate business in 2022?

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Jan 7, 2022 11:15:00 AM

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

January 25th |  1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Event

        REGISTER        

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

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

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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, Industry

Personal Branding for REALTORS - get more listings & referrals

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Jan 7, 2022 10:21:34 AM

Become unforgettable, make more money, and have the best social media presence.

January 20th,12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
In-Person Event at PSAR East Office
1150 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021

     REGISTER     

Lunch will be provided by Damaris Lopez with Homebridge

Nationally known speaker Steve Black will inspire, motivate, and teach you the strategies that will work in 2022 and beyond:

  • Leveraging simple social media strategies to stay top of mind with your sphere
  • Developing a consistent image and message with your customers & warm market
  • List of photos you MUST take and how to use them the right way
  • Defining your marketing message to reach your target market
  • Zoom Hacks - Selling Virtually - Maintaining a positive attitude in face of adversity
  • Leveraging video to position yourself as the go-to agent
  • Converting visibility into listings

60+ minutes of cutting-edge strategies and tactics that top agents leverage that will instantly help you THRIVE in today's selling environment and dominate in 2022!

         Steve Black
Steve BlackIn my role as a Marketing Consultant, I have developed extensive online & offline marketing systems that are used by business owners and entrepreneurs across the country. Social Media & Internet Marketing are two passions of mine, and I love helping others learn how to utilize these tools for profit.

Over the last three years, with the explosive growth of Social Media, I have acted as a Social Media Consultant, having authored several books on Social Media Strategy and How To Utilize LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter For Business & Profit. I have also authored E-Books on Article writing, Blogging For Profit, Search Engine Optimization, and List Building. techniques. - Learn More

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Event Sponsor

Damaris Lopez with Hombridge

Homebridge

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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

Become Unforgettable, Make More Money

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Dec 21, 2021 9:40:31 AM

Dominate Your Market - Simple Social Media Hacks To Generate Listings & Find Qualified Buyers

January 12th,12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
In-Person Event at PSAR South Office
880 Canarios Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91910

      REGISTER      

Lunch will be provided by Damaris Lopez with Homebridge

Nationally known speaker Steve Black will inspire, motivate, and teach you the strategies that will work in 2022 and beyond:

  • Using Social Media The Right Way
  • Time Saving Tools & Apps
  • Sales & Communications Skills
  • Maintaining Focus While Working At Home
  • Zoom Hacks - Selling Virtually - Maintaining a positive attitude in face of adversity
  • How to leverage your FB personal profile to build and maintain relationships.  A simple strategy to be uber-efficient.
  • FB Business Page Secrets - Secrets to make your business page stand out - get thousands of likes - reach your prospects for pennies.
  • Instagram Set Up, and how to leverage IG Stories & Reels to showcase properties and generate sales
  • Video Marketing - Secrets of getting RESULTS with simple video marketing strategies

         Steve Black
Steve BlackIn my role as a Marketing Consultant, I have developed extensive online & offline marketing systems that are used by business owners and entrepreneurs across the country. Social Media & Internet Marketing are two passions of mine, and I love helping others learn how to utilize these tools for profit.

Over the last three years, with the explosive growth of Social Media, I have acted as a Social Media Consultant, having authored several books on Social Media Strategy and How To Utilize LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter For Business & Profit. I have also authored E-Books on Article writing, Blogging For Profit, Search Engine Optimization, and List Building. techniques. - Learn More

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Event Sponsor

Damaris Lopez with Hombridge

Homebridge

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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

The Residential Purchase Agreement is not the only form changing.

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Dec 3, 2021 11:00:00 AM

The Residential Purchase Agreement is not the only form changing on December 14th!
91 additional forms will be revised, but only a handful have substantial changes.

Join Broker Nikki Coppa to see what else is new on the SPQ, SCO, BCO, SMCO, RR, RRRR, NBP, NSP, AEA, CC, and a few more.

Tuesday, December 21st
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Offered via ZOOM
Zoom REGISTRATION
 
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A presentation of Nikki Coppa's RPA Training Class recording. Nikki highlights the most important changes of the NEW RPA.

Wednesday, December 21st
11:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Offered via ZOOM
Zoom Registration

*This was recorded prior to the release of the RPA and there were changes made that are not reflected in this recording.
 
 
Sample RPA                             Sample RPA
                         Sample RPA                 Presentation Slides                  

Sample RPA
Q&A from RPA Classes

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These are FREE classes for all REALTORS®
*This class does not count toward CE credit.

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Instructor: Nikki Coppa

   • 2016 Chair of the Standard Forms Advisory Committee for CAR
   • 2020 Vice-Chair of C.A.R. Defense Strategy Advisory Committee
   • 2020 Chair of N.A.R. Risk Management Issues Committee
 

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Topics: Education

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

Broker Risk Management- What's Going On? - Find out!

Posted by Richard D'Ascoli on Oct 3, 2021 10:00:00 AM

Brokers Risk Management - What's going on?
Friday, October 22nd, 2021| 3:00pm - 5:00pm
        REGISTER        
Pre-Registration Required
Broker Risk Management

CAR Business Meeting Update and Broker Discussion Facilitated by
Nikki Coppa, NAR & C.A.R. Director
 
    Discussion topics:
           • SB 9 and SB10
           • Update on FHDS
           • Changes in Sacramento

This meeting is open to all San Diego County REALTOR Brokers & Office Managers, so we can work together to inform, educate and raise the bar of professionalism in San Diego County.

Pre-Registration Required
Friday, October 22nd, 2021 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
        REGISTER        

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Topics: Education, Brokers/Managers, Leadership

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