For a safer client environment - Virtual Meetings - At No Cost

Posted by Richard D'Ascoli on May 20, 2020 2:57:47 PM

Looking for ways to make your client feel safer throughout the buy/sell process?  By this time, most everyone is familiar with virtual meeting applications such as Zoom, Google Meet, Webex and the like.   But they require downloading their software utilities and managing accounts on their systems.

There is an alternative tool with which you may not be aware—zipConsult®, available within zipForm Plus®. With zipConsult®, you can conduct online meetings with your clients to review contracts, conduct virtual tours, go over required paperwork prior to sending documents for signatures, or simply to stay connected.  And the best feature - it’s already in your technology toolbox if you are a San Diego county realtor and a PSAR member!

The great thing about this program is that it resides inside Zipforms Plus®, so working with documents is easier. And you can host conference calls and meetings with multiple clients in multiple locations at the same time. 

Here are some of the feature/functions of zipConsult:

  • Share your screen with clients online and review zipForm transactions: Once the meeting begins simply start screen sharing and display the document you’d like to share – it’s that easy. For further privacy, the screen sharing feature allows you to share only a specific application (program). The rest of your desktop will be hidden from the attendees’ view.
  • Meet faster-- invite attendees utilizing saved contacts in your zipForm address book: zipConsult is integrated directly with zipForm Plus, so starting a meeting online is simple and quick. Select clients from the address book with no typing then connect, communicate and review faster than ever.

  • Plan meetings and schedule them in advance: Within the advanced options the Schedule a Meeting option allows you to setup the date, time, and attendees in advanced. Also included in this interface is an email message editor to craft the personal invite that your attendees will receive.

  • Video conferencing allows face to face client meetings online: Add a personal touch to meetings with a webcam. When you share your webcam feed it’s like being there in person. Up to six people can video conference at once

  • Conference calling and text chat keep participants engaged: Your zipConsult account includes a conference call number with PIN codes, so participants can join by phone or computer mic and speakers. Encourage engagement with easy communication via easy conference calling and text chat.

  • Meeting Notes: Keep detailed notes during the meeting for later review or reference. Notes can be kept private or public. Upon the conclusion of the meeting all notes can be emailed to attendees to share the results of the meeting or assigning follow up tasks.

  • Create unlimited online meetings: Feel free to explore the value of meeting with clients online. Review zipForm transactions, review property disclosures, or discuss aspects of the transaction process.

So enhance your clients’ sense of well-being while at the same making your own virtual activities more efficient cost-free!  Just contact CAR to find out how to get started with zipConsult.

Don't want to watch the video?  Check out the slide deck here.

Not sure how  to use this?  Check how Realtor Wes Young used zipConsult on a transaction.

 

Topics: Education, Technology, PSAR Benefits

Governor Releases Industry Guidance on Real Estate Transactions

Posted by Richard D'Ascoli on May 7, 2020 6:57:26 PM

Today, May 7th, Governor Newsom released updated industry guidance to begin reopening with modifications that reduce risk and establish a safer environment for workers and customers. This guidance includes, among other things, information pertaining to real estate transactions.  Use these guidelines to responsibly plan and reopen for business.

The California Department of Real Estate advises all licensees to review the newly posted "COVID-19 Industry Guidance for Real Estate Transactions" and "COVID-19 General Checklist for Real Estate Transactions" found in the links below.

The Resilience Roadmap is a plan for modifying the statewide stay at home order to gradually reopen. When modifications are advanced and the state’s six indicators show we’ve made enough progress, we can move to the next stage of the roadmap. We are now moving into Stage 2, where some lower-risk workplaces can gradually open with adaptations.

This Guidance for Real Estate Document  provides guidance for businesses operating in the real estate industry including sales and rentals of single-family, multi-family, apartment, commercial, and industrial properties to support a safe, clean environment for workers.

For workplaces and showing property, it contains:
  • Specific plan
  • Physical distancing
  • Cleaning and disinfecting protocols for workplaces

It also has topics for employee training and individual control measures and screening, 

The COVID-19 General Checklist for Real Estate Transactions
This checklist is intended to help people involved in real estate transactions implement their plan to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and is supplemental to the Guidance for Real Estate Transactions. This checklist is a summary and contains shorthand for some parts of the guidance; familiarize yourself with the guidance before using this checklist.

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Topics: Education, Brokers/Managers, Government Affairs, Industry

The Department of Real Estate (DRE) posted FAQ’s on business practices

Posted by Richard D'Ascoli on Apr 11, 2020 1:08:40 PM

The Department of Real Estate (DRE) posted FAQ’s for business practices on the DRE's COVID-19 Updates page. The DRE also recently launched an “Ask DRE Licensing” email feature.

In addition to real time updates provided on DRE’s website, you can also subscribe to their Twitter and Facebook pages for important alerts.

In particular, this page on Business Practices is of particular importance.

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Topics: Education, Brokers/Managers, Industry

Looking to improve agent retention and productivity?

Posted by Richard D'Ascoli on Jan 31, 2020 1:37:58 PM

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Have training in your office.  PSAR & CRMLS will help.

  • Three trainers available to train in San Diego
  • Trainers will come to your office
  • PSAR offers meeting space for free to host office meetings.
  • Free training on 33 benefits that will make your team better.
  • Office training also available on PSAR's exclusive benefit called Savvycard.

As a Broker, what is your value proposition?  Brokers looking to improve agent productivity, professionalism and retention, should bring training and resources to their agents in-house. Brokers who show agents how to use these tools, provide added value.  As members of CRMLS, firms have many free or enhanced tools to choose from.  These tools help agents do a better job serving their clients.

When PSAR joined CRMLS, the CEO of Sandicor, and many important staff including three of the four Sandicor trainers became full time employees of CRMLS.  This knowledge is deep and it remains part of our organization.  These trainers are located here in San Diego to educate and support our Realtor members.  They will even train your team locally right in your office. Regular training and coaching can help your agents grow as professionals and enhance your broker/agent relationship. 

Some brokerages don't have the facilities to train all of their agents in one space. If this is an issue for you, PSAR will provide you with free meeting space to train your own at an office meeting hosted in our location?  In return, we only request the opportunity to spend two minutes outlining the benefits of being a PSAR Realtors.

 

Have a Trainer Visit Your Office

 

Here are some of the topics CRMLS will train on.  All of these tools are included for PSAR/CRMLS subscribers at no additional cost to agents or the brokerage. Savvy Card and Glide are two programs offered by PSAR.  PSAR staff can direct brokers to training resources for these benefits.  PSAR can also help brokers identify training for Zipforms and other CAR and NAR programs.
For a syllabus, class length and description, please check out more detailed information here.
  • Cloud Agent Suite 
  • Cloud CMA 
  • Cloud Streams
  • CRMLS Apps
  • CRMLS Marketing Tools
  • CRMLS System and Products Overview
  • Homesnap Pro App
  • Infosparks Market Statistic
  • Infosparks Marketview
  • LionDesk CRM
  • Matrix: Agent Essentials
  • Matrix: Broker Office Admin
  • Matrix: Creating a CMA in Matrix
  • Matrix: Realist Tax 2.0
  • Matrix: Searching 101
  • Matrix: System Updates
  • Matrix: Time-Saving Tips
  • MLS-Touch App
  • Paragon: Advanced Searching
  • Paragon: Agent Essentials
  • Paragon: Broker Office Admin
  • Paragon: Collaboration Center
  • Paragon: Creating a CMA in Paragon
  • Paragon: CRS Tax 101
  • Paragon: Hot Sheets/Tours/Open Houses
  • Paragon: Managing Listings in Paragon
  • Paragon: Searching 101
  • Paragon: ShowingTime for the MLS
  • Paragon: System Updates
  • Paragon: Time-Saving Tips
  • REALTORS® Property Resource®
  • Remine

Want to improve MLS rules compliance and avoid citations and fines?  

  • CRMLS Compliance Top Violations Overview is a great class.

Do you have a boutique office, or need a smaller training session?

Brokers with fewer than ten agents, are welcome to bring their team to training hosted at PSAR each month in each of our three offices.  Bring your entire office to any of these training sessions. Check out our education calendar and register your entire office for training.

 

Not using SavvyCard for lead generation and property marketing?  You should be.

PSAR also offers Savvy Card.  This is a unique marketing platform that includes Seller Share, Free Property websites and much more.  Savvy Card will train in your office as well!  Just email support@psar.org and request office training on Savvycard. Learn more about Savvy Card here.

Need more information, or have a question? Please comment in the form below and a friendly PSAR service member will get back to you!

 

 

Topics: Education, Brokers/Managers, PSAR Benefits

Free PSAR Member Benefit - Claim yours

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Nov 15, 2019 11:06:08 AM

Agent SavvyCards™ for Real Estate uses your data in the MLS to automatically create web-pages for you AND for your listings! Use these SavvyCards to generate leads online through Social Media and through your customer's friends and family, quickly and inexpensively!

Provided to you as a member benefit from Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS®

Claim Your Free Account Now

Get Savvy Now!

 


 

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This benefit is fully paid for. NO UP-SELL or ADDED Services.

WANT SOME LIVE HELP TO GET YOUR ACCOUNT SET UP?
REGISTER FOR A CLASS TODAY:

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22ND | TWO LOCATIONS

South | 9:00am - 11:00am

Register for South Class

 

East | 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Register for East Class

Unlike many classes, this class will empower you to start growing your business from the moment you leave the room!


A mobile marketing platform that features:
     • No app downloads  
     • Uses your data in the MLS
     • Automatically creates web pages for you AND for your listings!
     • Use these these web-pages to generate leads online through Social Media and through your customer's
        friends and family, quickly and inexpensively!

Agent SavvyCards™ for Real Estate uses your data in the MLS to automatically create web-pages for you AND for your listings! Use these SavvyCards to generate leads online through Social Media and through your customer's friends and family, quickly and inexpensively!

Provided to you as a member benefit from Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS®, this training course combines an overview of the Agent & Property SavvyCard solutions with a series of real-life use cases. 

This benefit is fully paid for. NO UP-SELL or ADDED Services.



 


Savvy Card Flyer

 

 

Topics: Education

Can't get out ?  Use your time wisely.

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Oct 28, 2019 5:25:25 PM

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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



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 | November 14 @ 10 AM ............... REGISTER
EAST | November 20 @ 10 AM ............... REGISTER
SOUTH | November 26 @ 10 AM ............... REGISTER




Paragon: Create Custom Reports

Create dynamic and custom reports using existing MLS reports and spreadsheets then save them as favorites for quick access or set them as your default.

CENTRAL | November 14 @ 11 AM ............... REGISTER
EAST | November 20 @ 11 AM ............... REGISTER
SOUTH | November 26 @ 11 AM ............... REGISTER



Homesnap Pro App

Homesnap Pro is a robust, agent-only version of Homesnap that offers real-time MLS data.
Access real-time MLS data on the go with this robust app and website. Features include Rapid CMA generation, automated ad creation, in-platform messaging, and the ability to snap photos of homes – listed or not – and find out all about them.

CENTRAL | November 14 @ 1 PM ............... REGISTER
EAST | November 20 @ 1 PM ............... REGISTER
SOUTH | November 26 @ 1 PM ............... REGISTER



Proxio Pro

ProxioPro is a global marketing and networking tool that connects real estate professionals from all over the world in a single place to advertise properties and expand referral options.
Features include the Multicultural IDX Widget, which translates property information into 18 languages – ProxioPro also converts currencies, measurements, and date formats, creating intuitive marketing materials for clients around the world.

CENTRAL | November 14 @ 2 PM ............... REGISTER
EAST | November 20 @ 2 PM ............... REGISTER
SOUTH | November 26 @ 2 PM ............... REGISTER


CRMLS November Classes

 

Topics: Education, CRMLS

Meet and Greet with Candidates for District 1

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Oct 25, 2019 1:51:13 PM

PSAR Invites you to meet and greet the candidates for County Board of Supervisors for District 1.

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Learn more to make an informed decision in the upcoming elections.

      Register      

Candidates

RAFAEL CASTELLANOS   •   BEN HUESO   •   NORA VARGAS



District 1 Cities and Communities include:

  • Barrio Logan
  • Bonita
  • Chollas View
  • Chula Vista
  • Coronado
  • East Otay Mesa
  • Grant Hill
  • Imperial Beach
  • La Playa
  • Lincoln Acres
  • Lincoln Park
  • Logan Heights
  • Memorial
  • Mount Hope
  • Mountain View
  • National City
  • Nestor
  • Otay
  • Palm City
  • Point Loma
  • San Ysidro
  • Shelltown
  • Sherman Heights
  • Southcrest
  • Stockton
  • Sunnyside
  • Sunset Cliffs
  • and part of Downtown SD


      Register      



- Lunch will be provided - 

Friday, November 8th, 2019
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
PSAR South
880 Canarios Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91910

PDF of Candidate Forum

 

 

Topics: Education, Government Affairs

Don't End Up In Court - Risk Management Advisory

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Oct 17, 2019 4:16:18 PM

Avoiding Litigation has Never Been Easier!

Join Robert Brand, Litigation Consultant, on November 7th in South County to learn about ways to keep you, or your brokerage, out of Court.

Risk Management Advisory

Risk Management Advisory will cover :
     -  The absolute best disclosure strategies
     -  Updates on new litigation trends, plus a review of common TDS/AVID errors
     -  Apply risk management principles to every transaction, including with investor clients


Presenter of California’s leading seminars on property condition disclosure strategies, Robert Brand has a unique ability to take what works in court and apply it to the real-world experiences of real estate professionals. He now works as a litigation consultant, Robert is a contributing author to REALTOR Magazine, and a speaker on effective disclosure strategies.


Thursday, November 7th, 2019
10:00 am to 11:00 am
PSAR South
880 Canarios Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91910

       Registration       

or call : 619-421-7811

 

Topics: Education

Learn more about AB1482 - Join us at the Property Management Update

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Sep 29, 2019 6:00:00 PM
Property Management Update

Property Management Update

Get the latest facts on property management legislation including the recent AB1482 Rent Cap Bill.

Friday, October 18th

PSAR SOUTH | 9:00am - 11:00am
880 Canarios Court, Chula Vista 91910

          Register          

 Download Property Mgmt Update Flyer
Download the Event Flyer

Discussion Leaders
Brad Wilson - REALTOR®
Eric Sutton - REALTOR®
Molly Kirkland - SCRHA Public Affairs Director

 

Discussion Topics
AB 1482 Rent Cap Bill
Legislative Update: SCRHA
C.A.R. Updates
Rent Control
Just Cause Eviction
Information Sharing


The Sponsor is Bob Hillard with

Farmers Insurance Group

Breakfast will be served.

 

Topics: Education

CRMLS Training Schedule - October 2019

Posted by Kevin McElroy on Sep 22, 2019 5:00:00 PM

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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



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 | October 10 @ 10 AM ............... REGISTER
EAST | October 16 @ 10 AM ............... REGISTER
SOUTH | October 29 @ 10 AM ............... REGISTER




Paragon: CRS Tax 101

Learn how CRS Tax can put powerful, accurate data at your fingertips. Search properties throughout California, with cutting-edge technology that provides agents and brokers the tools needed to identify, understand, and act based on that data.
• Set up your profile and personalized branding
• Create Basic or Map Searches; find properties in Default
• Create a CMA in two clicks

CENTRAL | October 10 @ 11 AM ............... REGISTER
EAST | October 16 @ 11 AM ............... REGISTER
SOUTH | October 29 @ 11 AM ............... REGISTER



LionDesk
LionDesk is a simple, integrated customer relationship management (CRM) tool designed for real estate professionals that helps you manage contacts.
• How to collect, route, and follow up on leads
• How to automate follow-up reminders
• How to send direct communication to clients, including emails & texts
• How to integrate with Cloud CMA, ShowingTime, and Remine
CENTRAL | October 10 @ 1 PM ............... REGISTER
EAST | October 16 @ 1 PM ............... REGISTER
SOUTH | October 29 @ 1 PM ............... REGISTER



Remine
Remine is a powerful tool combining visualization of in-depth property data with predictive analytics. Learn how to make the most of Remine’s over two billion property records, map visualizations, and tracking features.
• How Remine enriches the information you see in your MLS front end
• How to search for advanced data fields to improve your farming
• How to build your own property tracking databases in Remine
• How to make the most of Remine’s predictive analytics features
CENTRAL | October 10 @ 2 PM ............... REGISTER
EAST | October 16 @ 2 PM ............... REGISTER
SOUTH | October 29 @ 2 PM ............... REGISTER



 

Topics: Education