Knowledge of Short Sales and Foreclosure Resources opens up avenues for expansion and diversified revenue streams.

These new capabilities will be yours after attending this event:

• Bulletproof Your Liability: Master California-specific foreclosure laws to protect your clients from financial ruin and shield your business from legal risks.
• Recession-Proof Your Pipeline: Acquire a specialized skill set to ensure you remain profitable even when the traditional retail market slows. 

About the Instructor:

A Southern California native, Mike Shenkman boasts a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the real estate industry. His extensive experience includes roles in training, development, and management in some of Southern California's leading real estate firms. Beyond his expertise in sales and management, Mike's background encompasses affordable housing, community development, property management, redevelopment, and mortgage finance.

Mike is actively involved in the San Diego real estate community and frequently instructs agents at various career stages. He co-hosted the “First Home California” podcast for the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) in 2023, serves as a transportation policy liaison for the California chapter of the American Planning Association (APACA), and has contributed to real estate legislative policy for both the city & county of San Diego and the state of California. His professional designations include Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource (SFR), Property Management Certification (PMC), Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), and Military Relocation Professional (MRP).

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Join the PSAR Red Shoe Day Team. Leverage the morning commute on May 20th, 2026, to help provide a home for a family in crisis.

When a child is hospitalized, their parents shouldn't have to worry about where they’ll sleep or how they’ll eat. By joining your colleagues at a Red Shoe Day intersection, you aren't just collecting change; you’re ensuring San Diego families are with their children at the Ronald McDonald House.

Last year, our members' contributions and collections put us in the top 20 teams city-wide. Let’s show San Diego that nobody outworks or outgives a REALTOR®, and have an even better turnout this year!

This year, on May 20th, from 7:00–9:30 AM, the PSAR teams will be at the corners of:

• Telegraph Canyon and Crest Drive

• H Street and Otay Lakes Road.

• Eastlake Parkway and Otay Lakes Road

Get involved:

• Volunteer on the street: Join the team and help collect at the corners. Reach out to Merrie Espina at merrie.espina@gmail.com or Jaymee Torres at jaymeet@marinavistaescrow.com to join.
• Donate from your desk: Donate online any time;  your donation directly funds meals, lodging, and resources for families in their darkest moments. Link to Donate.
• Donate at PSAR offices: Each PSAR office is a collection site. List of Locations
  
  
  

Follow the PSAR's Red Shoe Day to see who is registering and donating!

The Cause: Keeping Families Close
When a child is hospitalized, their loved ones become their strongest support system and ally in healing. Unfortunately, many families can't afford lodging near the hospital during this difficult time. Ronald McDonald House provides a "home away from home" so families can stay close to their sick children without enduring financial strain.

Protecting your brokerage in the age of AI requires more than just high-tech tools - it requires high-level strategy.

Following the success of our inaugural session, the PSAR B.O.L.T. Consortium (Brokers, Owners, Leadership, and Team Leads) returns for its second event: The AI Leadership Summit - Policy, Protection, & Practical Use. While everyone is talking about how AI can write descriptions, we’re shifting the focus to supporting you.

As AI integrates deeper into our workflows, the regulatory landscape is shifting beneath our feet. This session is designed to give leadership the "armor" needed to innovate without exposure.

Why you should attend:

• Stay ahead of DRE enforcement - know exactly what the new AI disclosure bulletin requires before your agents get caught off guard. (DRE Compliance)

• Walk away with office manual language - a plain-language breakdown of NAR's draft AI policy, ready to implement at your brokerage. (NAR Draft Policy)

• Protect your brokerage from hidden liability - how to spot Fair Housing, copyright, and data privacy risks buried in your agents' AI marketing tools. (Risk Mitigation)

• Hear what you need to know about the moves C.A.R. & PSAR are making - C.A.R. Leadership & CEO Association Update

• Collaborate with your peers - join high-level breakout sessions to share real-world guardrails and local leadership best practices. (Broker Roundtables)

Event Details

For: Brokers, Owners, Managers, and Team Leads Only.
DATE: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
TIME: 8:30am Breakfast / Networking
9:00am - 11:00am - Meeting & Roundtable Discussions
LOCATION: PSAR East Service Center, 1150 Broadway, El Cajon, CA 92021
COST: $20 - Includes Breakfast
(Open to all Brokers/Office Managers, regardless of their association affiliation.)

Summer Goralik, Real Estate Compliance Consultant
To navigate the intersection of AI and regulation, we’ve invited the industry’s leading compliance expert. Summer Goralik is a former DRE Investigator turned premier Real Estate Compliance Consultant.
Why Summer is the expert for this session:

• Regulatory Insider: Her background as a DRE Investigator gives her a unique "behind-the-curtain" view of how regulators enforce transparency and disclosure.

• Policy Specialist: She excels at translating complex documents, like the DRE Bulletin and NAR Draft Policy, into practical, legally sound brokerage protocols.

• Risk Management: Summer provides the "compliance reality check" needed to ensure your AI adoption doesn't lead to disciplinary action or liability.

Nikki Coppa, 2026 C.A.R. Treasurer 
As the Chair of the Strategic Planning and Finance Committee, Nikki will reveal C.A.R.’s perspective on how AI will impact our industry in the years to come and how to strategize to help your agents win with this new normal. She will also share an example of an office AI policy.

Rich D’Ascoli, CEO Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS^®
Rich will discuss what you need to know about the moves PSAR is making to help you thrive in this environment and how the association is here to support you and your business.

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This is an exclusive event for ALL Brokers, Owners, Leadership (Managers), and Team Leaders (BOLT) in San Diego County. All content is high-level real estate geared towards industry leaders. 

Spice up your evening! Put down the business cards and pick up the rhythm! PSAR’s YPN (Your Professionals Network) invites everyone to a night of fun and instruction on the dance floor. Whether you’re a seasoned "Salsero" or you have two left feet, this is for everyone. 

Fellow professionals gather for a fun, high-energy lesson to learn the moves that make Salsa world-famous. It’s all about good vibes, great people, and giving back to our community. Proceeds from the event will be donated to South Bay Community Services.

Shake Up Your Evening at Salsa Night!

Thursday, May 28th
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Cost: $25
Tickets include one round of drinks and a full meal. 

Questions?  Contact ypn@psar.org or call (619) 421-7811

Thank you to our event sponsors:

Thank you to YPN Annual Sponsors

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Panama is a top choice for retirees because of its tax-friendly environment for foreign income. Clients are already exploring options, and they need a professional REALTOR® to guide them. Gain the specific knowledge and industry contacts required to manage these leads and close deals abroad, over snacks, and with guest speaker Dr. John Payne King. 

Why Attend?

• Get direct access to modern projects that you can share with your clients
• Understand the specific appeal of new developments in Panama to eco-conscious San Diego buyers
• Gain insights into the Panama Pensionado program and how it saves your clients thousands on living costs
• Review market analysis on high-growth areas to share with your investor database

880 Canarios Court, Chula Vista 91910

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CRMLS has set up Zoom classrooms to teach some of the free tools our members have access to as part of PSAR. These are small classes scheduled for PSAR Members. Becoming proficient with these tools can help you build your business.

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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.

 Due to low registration, this course has been postponed. 

In today’s competitive real estate market, clearly articulating your value to buyers is more important than ever. If you're looking for a way to stand out and refine your expertise, earning your Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is one of the smartest strategic moves you can make. 

For a deeply discounted $175 (typically $310 with an exam), you gain the skills to secure your commission.

Benefits of Becoming an ABR®

• Boost Your Brand Authority: The ABR® logo signals expertise, builds trust through proven experience, and gives access to customizable marketing tools

• Valuable real estate education: Lead effective buyer consultations, secure agreements faster, negotiate stronger offers that elevate your skills and knowledge in the eyes of home buyers.

• Ongoing specialized information:  Access to members-only publications, marketing tools, and resources that keep you knowledgeable on the issues and trends facing home buyers.

• Tap Into Referral Opportunities: Nationwide directory of ABR® agents for valuable referrals. Networking and referral opportunities

• Turn a small investment into a massive career ROI:  Join PSAR for the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation course. 
  
  

Due to low registration, this course has been postponed. To join the waitlist for future dates, please call (619) 421-7811 or email education@psar.org.

This is a TWO-DAY Class (Must attend both complete days for credit)

Lunch Add-on: For an additional $15/day ($30 total), enjoy a fresh lunch from Urbane Cafe (Salad or Sandwich). We will call you to confirm your choice for each day, or bring your own lunch (We have a refrigerator and a microwave).

Questions Email: education@psar.org or Call: (619) 421-7811

The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Designation Course is more than just the first step towards earning your designation, as it aims to provide you with valuable insights and information to make you a better real estate professional. 

How to Earn Your Accredited Buyer’s
Representative (ABR®) Designation Step-By-Step

Personal Instructor

Mike Shenkman
A Southern California native, Mike Shenkman boasts a distinguished career spanning over two decades in the real estate industry. His extensive experience includes roles in training, development, and management in some of Southern California's leading real estate firms. Beyond his expertise in sales and management, Mike's background encompasses affordable housing, community development, property management, redevelopment, and mortgage finance.

Mike is actively involved in the San Diego real estate community and frequently instructs agents at various career stages. He is a professor and lecturer at UCSD and USD. He co-hosted the 'First Home California' podcast for the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) in 2023, serves as a transportation policy liaison for the California chapter of the American Planning Association (APACA), and has contributed to real estate legislative policy for both the city & county of San Diego and the state of California. His professional designations include Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource (SFR), Property Management Certification (PMC), Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), and Military Relocation Professional (MRP).

The ABR® Designation Course Description and Outline

Everyone Bring your Shredding & ELECTRONIC Recycling to PSAR for FREE!

 Electronics and sensitive files piling up in your garage?  Don’t risk identity theft or fines for tossing them in the trash.  Bring them to PSAR’s Free Recycling Event! ♻️ 

This is your easiest win of the month. Instead of a generic check-in, offer your clients a high-value service for $0.  When you solve their "how do I get rid of this?" problem, you aren't just a REALTOR®, you're their most resourceful partner.

What’s in it for you and your clients?

• Total Identity Protection: Professional shredding for those old tax returns and bank statements.
• Eco-Friendly Disposal: A safe home for the "tech graveyard" (old laptops, monitors, and tangled cables).
• Zero Cost: Professional shredding and e-recycling services usually cost a fortune. You're giving it to them for free.

The Details You Need

Just drive up, drop off, and go!  Stay in your car until the drop-off point and let the pros take care of the heavy lifting. 

ACCEPTED SHREDDING - 10 FILE/LEDGER BOXES MAXIMUM
(per company or business)

All Paper • File Folders • Hanging Files • Checkbooks • Magazines • Notepads • Envelopes

For larger shredding needs, ProShred will offer a discount rate at the Convoy location on the event day.
Arrangements must be made in advance. There will be no exceptions at the event. 

ACCEPTED ELECTRONICS

 TVs & Monitors  |  Desktop computers   |  Laptops  |  Servers  |  All In One Computers  |  Tablets  |  Smartphones  |  Radio & VCRs | Routers & Switches  |  Cameras  |  Printers & Scanners  |  Video Gaming Consoles |  CDs & Floppy Disks  |  keyboards & Mice  |  Telephones  |  Stereo Systems  |  Cables & Plugs  |  Hard Drives | Small appliances | Anything with cable or plug

We WILL NOT accept fluorescent light bulbs, large appliances like washing machines or stoves, or other hazardous waste such as paint and liquids at this event. Batteries will not be accepted. 

Thank you to our Spring Shredding Sponsors
(They will be handing out treats and info as you pass by)

Bob Hillard

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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 & development of the Real Estate industry in San Diego County.

Get your playlist ready! PSAR’s Your Professionals Network (YPN) is shaking up the traditional game night. We’re heading to Novo Brazil for an evening of Hip Hop Bingo, where the numbers are replaced by the beats you love.

Whether you're a '90s boom head or a fan of modern chart-toppers, this is the networking event of the season. Come for the vibes, stay for the prizes, and connect with the industry's finest.

Every registration includes: one round of drinks, light appetizers, and 2 Hip Hop Bingo cards.

How it works:  A live DJ will be spinning hip-hop tunes throughout the night. Each bingo square on your sheet corresponds to a song title. Mark your card when you hear the DJ play a title on your card, and get ready to win fantastic bingo prizes!

Thank you to our Event Sponsor 

Thank you to YPN Annual Sponsors

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 Questions?  Contact ypn@psar.org or call (619) 421-7811. 

The PSAR Government Affairs Committee is hosting a candidate forum for San Diego District 2 City Council candidates.

Decisions made at City Hall directly impact the local real estate market and the clients served by real estate professionals. This forum provides a chance to meet the candidates vying to represent District 2. Attendees will hear their specific plans regarding the city budget and the ongoing homeless crisis.

Candidates will also address critical industry issues, including rent control and point of sale mandates. Understanding where each candidate stands helps REALTOR®s protect their business and effectively advise clients.

Make sure your REALTOR® voice is heard by those seeking office. This event is FREE!

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PSAR's Mission is to empower Real Estate Professionals