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The 2027 REAL Awards are still a ways off, but how your team's production will be counted is changing, and it applies ...
Imagine downloading a free smartphone app, checking a few boxes, and saving $36,000 while an artificial intelligence ...
Don't wait, the SentriGuard exchange discount will be ending July 1st, 2026 PSAR's CRMLS subscribers can exchange ...
The Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors respectfully announces the Slate of candidates for ...
PSAR endorses the 'No on Measure A'” Campaign in the City of San Diego. PSAR announces that the following candidates ...
Stanley John Jasek II was born in San Diego, California, to Stanley and Agnes Jasek and grew up in Chula Vista. He ...
PSAR is aware that a fraudulent email was sent on May 15, 2026, impersonating PSAR President Claudia Zaker. The email ...
This is a FREE online course (typically $49) that you take at your own pace. The course is available 24/7. ...
Laurie MacDonald is a true champion of community and a pillar of the La Mesa area. For over 14 years, Laurie has ...
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Ryan Caron is a dedicated supporter of the AWS1 James Buriak Foundation, an all-volunteer organization that stands as a ...
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Leslie, Luis, and Angelo Peraza exemplify the philosophy of "giving where you live." For the Perazas, real estate is ...
PSAR Board of Directors & CAR Director 2027 / 2028 Nominations What is the ideal profile of an Officer or Director? ...
The Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS® mourns the passing of Gary Lee Nordstrom, a cherished member, leader, ...
May is where we scale. We’re taking that Phase I momentum and turning up the productivity in Phase II. Looking to ...
The latest update features new widgets, updated email layouts, and other enhancements to Paragon and Paragon Connect. ...
San Diego City Council is moving rapidly to place a punitive tax on"non-primary residential units left vacant for more ...
The ICE (formerly Black Knight) team is coming to town for the REAL Awards, and they are arriving a day early to host a ...
For years, one of the biggest frustrations for homeowners has been the lack of control over their property’s online ...
California’s housing market has long felt like a "closed-door" policy for the middle class. However, a significant new ...
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For Carlos and Shannon, community service is not merely a side project or a corporate responsibility; it is the core of ...
Nada Benny exemplifies the spirit of advocacy by her deep-rooted commitment to East County and her passion for ...
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Mike Anderson serves as a premier example of a decades-long track record of volunteerism that has woven him into the ...
Calling for Nominations!!! Do you know a fantastic PSAR REALTOR®, Broker/Office Manager, or Affiliate? Now is the time ...
The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) recently released several critical updates that every REALTOR® should ...
CDAM Reset Period Changing From 90 Days To 30 Days CRMLS will update the way Cumulative Days Active in MLS (CDAM) is ...
Help Feed Local Families During this Holiday Season Donate non-perishable food at any PSAR Service Center. PSAR will ...
PSAR is proud to recognize 36 members who have been honored as Honorary Members for Life by both the Pacific Southwest ...
California’s Department of Real Estate (DRE) is urging consumers to stay alert for an increase in real estate and ...
A new law, Assembly Bill 723 (AB 723), will soon change how real estate professionals advertise properties using ...
The Issue Homeowners' insurance costs in California are climbing. In San Diego, many buyers are seeing double-digit ...
The San Diego County Local Area Disclosures (LADs) are a key resource in every transaction. They help protect ...
The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) has released its Summer 2025 Bulletin, and it’s packed with updates that ...
TODAY: A Powerful New Productivity Tool for All CRMLS Agents (FREE for Subscribers!) By popular demand, Rayse, the ...
Delivering real value to clients is more important than ever. RealReports is an AI-powered property insights tool that ...
The California Department of Real Estate (DRE) and the Department of Financial Protection & Innovation (DFPI) just ...
2026 President-Elect Jim O'Donnell 2026 Secretary / Treasurer Michael Dullea The Election Winners for the 2026/2027 ...
PSAR proudly sent a strong delegation to Washington, D.C. for the 2025 REALTORS® Legislative Meetings. Representing ...
Kenny Patrick has spent most of their life in San Diego and can't imagine living and thriving anywhere else. Driven by ...
The Alpine Woman’s Club stands as a cornerstone of Alpine's community spirit, dedicated to fostering social, civic, ...
Doreen Smith has made it her mission to ensure that senior dogs are not forgotten. As a dedicated volunteer for Frosted ...
Days on Market (DOM) is now Days Active in MLS (DAM) CRMLS is continually evolving, which occasionally means we rethink ...
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Congratulations to PSAR REALTOR® Veronica Hosey, a PSAR Good Neighbor Award quarterly finalist! Her dedication to ...
Congratulations to PSAR REALTOR® Terri Dillon, a quarterly finalist for the PSAR Good Neighbor Award! Rescue Fenix is a ...
Congratulations to PSAR REALTOR® Sean and Martine Hillier, recipients of a PSAR Good Neighbor award.quarterly finalist. ...
CHULA VISTA, CA – Selling a home in certain EastLake III communities requires homeowners to pay a transfer fee to the ...
The real estate industry thrives on communication, and reaching potential clients is crucial. But the digital age has ...
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The recent Southern California wildfires have prompted Executive Order N-7-25, which directly impacts real estate ...
In the aftermath of emergencies, the real estate industry in California faces unique challenges. Understanding the ...
The Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS® also installed its 2025 Board of Directors during the celebratory event. ...
The real estate industry is facing significant changes to buyer-representation, and PSAR members need to stay informed. ...
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) implemented the Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP) in May 2020, which mandates ...
When devastating floods struck San Diego County in January 2024, hundreds of families were displaced, and many faced ...
Understanding Rent Control and Proposition 33 Rent control policies, such as those proposed under Proposition 33, aim ...
In San Diego’s unique real estate market, REALTORS® often must navigate information from two MLS systems: SDMLS and ...
TRACY MORGAN HOLLINGWORTH PSAR GOV’T AFFAIRS DIRECTOR (1956-2024) (Services) The PSAR family is heartbroken at this ...
All PSAR members should be proud of how PSAR Government Affairs Committee members have been actively advocating for ...
C.A.R. UPDATES | NAR UPDATES | CRMLS UPDATES Be prepared for major changes in Real Estate transactions and buyer ...
Hermila "Mila" Cesena was born on April 7, 1943, in Mazatlán, Mexico, to Maria Consuelo Alvarado and Jesus Raymundo ...
If you are looking to Chat or File a Ticket with CRMLS Compliance or Support, it's moved. Here is a quick video ...
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Picture a frantic call from a potential renter who's just realized they've been scammed using your property's listing. ...
PSAR congratulates PSAR broker Amy Saflar for being named a finalist for the Champions of Home Impact Award by the ...
Effective August 13: Removal of Compensation Fields From Matrix, Paragon, and Flexmls. CRMLS Rules and Policy changes ...
2025 President-Elect Claudia Zaker 2025 Secretary / Treasurer Michael Dullea The Election winners for the 2025/2026 ...
As of June 24th, the Access by Appointment (ABA) setting is now available for Sentrilock users. LIcensees can now ...
Key Changes: New Concession Fields (CiP): Added to the MLS on May 29. Concessions are now formally introduced at the ...
Congratulations to PSAR REALTOR® Tracy Giordano, a recipient of a PSAR Good Neighbor award. Volunteering and serving ...
As of May 29, all CRMLS Paragon and Matrix now feature optional "Concessions in Price" (CiP) fields. These fields help ...
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Congratulations to PSAR REALTOR® Marlow Martinez, a recipient of a PSAR Good Neighbor award. Since 2013, Marlow, a ...
Starting May 29, users will have access to the optional Concessions in Price (CiP) fields when creating a listing. The ...
Congratulations to PSAR REALTOR® Rafael Perez, a recipient of a PSAR Good Neighbor award for the 2024 first quarter. ...
Sign up, and be a part of PSAR’s Leadership by becoming an Officer or Director. The Pacific Southwest Association of ...
Meet REALTOR® Charmaine Orcino-Gonzales, who was recently elected to serve a two-year term (2024-2025) on the PSAR ...
Meet REALTOR® Monica Greenwood, who was recently elected to serve a two-year term (2024-2025) on the PSAR board of ...
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Meet REALTOR® Jim O’Donnell, who was recently elected to serve a two-year term (2024-2025) on the PSAR board of ...
Katie Johnson NAR's General Council shared an update today regarding the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Statement of ...
Call for Nominations!!! Do you know a fantastic PSAR volunteer who deserves recognition? Now is the time to get them ...
The PSAR family extends its deepest sympathies to the family and close personal friends of Isela Robles-Puentes who ...
The National Association of REALTORS® released its 2023 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers this morning, garnering ...
The Homesnap app, which is a listing search product for both listing and buyer agents, will be changed to the Homes Pro ...
Did you know that Paragon Connect now allows you to easily ADD/EDIT listings? This capability was introduced in the ...
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Find all your REcenterhub resources gathered together Access your webinar recording and other helpful guides Adjusting ...
2024 President-Elect Yvonne Cromer 2024 Secretary / Treasurer Sam Calvano 2024/2025 Directors Jim O'Donnell Charmaine ...
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The newest member of the PSAR Government Affairs Committee has been an elected official for the past 22 years. Mark ...
The PSAR family extends its condolences to the family of Juanita Mangels Williams, who was very active for several ...
PSAR members, don't forget to vote for the 2024-2025 board members! Electronic ballots were emailed on June 23rd at 9 ...
The Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS® Nominating Committee and the Board of Directors respectfully submit the ...
PSAR broker Patti McKelvey has authored a book in which she reflects on her 50 years in real estate. Titled, “Real ...
Check out this month's DRE Bulletin and gain awareness of the DRE's priorities this quarter. Below are highlights. ...
What are live buyer tours? If you use Cloud CMA, then you’re likely already familiar with buyer tours, the reports that ...
The PSAR family is saddened to hear about the recent passing of Steve Whittington, who served as PSAR's East San Diego ...
Long-time PSAR member & REALTOR® Enrique Adriano Toledo, age 59, of Chula Vista, California, passed away on Monday, ...
San Diego County staff recommends home energy audits during the home sales process. This strategy is part of a "Draft ...
Cal Fire is looking for public input on proposed changes. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, ...
Call for Nominations!!! Do you know a fantastic PSAR REALTOR®, Broker/Office Manager, or Affiliate? Now is the time to ...
IF YOU CAN'T AFFORD A $2,600 fine, PLEASE do help yourself and understand the MLS rules. PSAR doesn't have any power ...
Many owners who want to move within California can now transfer their lower property tax base from one property to ...
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Meet Laurie MacDonald, who was recently elected to serve as your 2024 PSAR President. “Serving as President-elect in ...
Meet Valerie Gardner, who was recently elected to a two-year term (2023-2024) on the PSAR Board of Directors. Valerie ...
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The PSAR family lost a good friend and 1983 REALTOR® of the Year with the recent passing of longtime member Ron Floyd, ...
STOP California's Legislature from Taxing Families out of Homeownership PSAR OPPOSES Senate Bill 1105 (Hueso) and ...
New Paragon upgrades arriving on August 3rd! Paragon has a new set of updates to hotsheets, open houses, and more that ...
DRE Commissioner Douglas McCauley releaseS the Summer DRE Bulletin. Comments on the housing shortage and adaptive reuse ...
Registered vs Coming Soon Click here to view the Registered FAQ and Click here to view the Coming Soon FAQ. For an ...
The Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS® finalized its 2023 leadership team on June 24th. The following leaders ...
Members of the Pacific Southwest Association of REALTORS® (PSAR) made a powerful statement for property rights on ...
There is a critical shortage of housing inventory. An excessive amount of red tape helped cause that shortage. Now, the ...
Links to virtual showings, tours, and open houses are no longer exempt Due to recent lifts to COVID restrictions in our ...
Questions remain about the City of San Diego’s pending ‘No-Fault Eviction' Moratorium. On April 4th, after almost six ...
By March 30, 2022, SentriCard key cards will no longer open lockbox key compartments (unless you own the lockbox)! The ...
The City of San Diego No Longer Requires a WATER CONSERVATION CERTIFICATE At the Point of Sale The City of San Diego no ...
The PSAR family wishes to extend its condolences, thoughts, and prayers following the passing of PSAR member Jibran ...
The Board of Supervisors will meet on Wednesday, February 9th at 9 am to discuss the implementation of a Vehicle Miles ...
Why you may see 'SD' at the end of listing IDs and what you need to do Learn how to properly identify SDMLS listings ...
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Meet Camille Bruno, who was recently elected to a two-year term (2022-2023) on the PSAR board of directors. Camille ...
REALTOR® Paula Gonzalez was recently elected to a two-year term (2022-2023) on the PSAR board of directors. Paula is a ...
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Meet Dylan Graham, who was recently elected to a two-year term (2022-2023) on the PSAR board of directors. Dylan, a San ...
The PSAR family wishes to extend its condolences, thoughts and prayers with the sad announcement of the passing of ...
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2021 REALTOR®, Broker/Office Manager & Affiliate of The Year Awards! They ...
PSAR is proud to announce the signing of a bi-national memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement with La Asociación ...
PSAR is proud to announce that 15 PSAR members have been approved by the PSAR board of directors for recognition by the ...
Take the hassle out of filing exclusion forms. Soon, when your sellers direct you to keep a listing out of the MLS, you ...
Call for Nominations!!! Do you know a fantastic PSAR REALTOR®, Broker/Office Manager, or Affiliate? Now is the time to ...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $47.4 million to fair housing non-profit ...
CRMLS launched a new IDX transparency initiative on September 1st, 2021. What is IDX? “Internet Data Exchange” is a ...
RentSpree is now an MLS-integrated core product, available to all CRMLS users at no extra cost! Here's a short video ...
PSAR extends congratulations to PSAR member and broker Jose Payne King who is serving this year as a National ...
C.A.R Released the following information last night to REALTORS®. CAR attorneys are looking into what it means when it ...
CRMLS users drive the changes made to our rules, MLS systems, and services. CRMLS doesn't make up rules on a whim – we ...
Stop New Rent Control & Countywide Eviction Ban A last-minute urgency item has been added to the County Board of ...
On January 27, the EastLake Educational Foundation (EEF) presented John Carroll with the Ostrem Award, which is named ...
Congratulations to this year’s recipients of PSAR 2020's Industry Awards, including REALTOR® of the Year, Broker/Office ...
The Board of Directors, members, and staff of PSAR extend sincere congratulations to the more than 300 PSAR REALTOR® ...
A contingent of PSAR members recently gathered in a Zoom meeting for the purpose of gleaning a look into the future. It ...
We all know that 2020 was a unique and daunting year, led by the world-wide pandemic that touched people and businesses ...
We turned the calendar a few weeks ago and bid a not-so-fond adieu to what many felt to be one of the worst years in ...
After 13 years of serving PSAR members as a loyal and dedicated PSAR employee, Joyce Evans is retiring. Her final day ...
More than 100 PSAR members learned more about property tax benefits available to clients of REALTORS® from Proposition ...
Landlords and tenants alike have been hit hard with economic challenges resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not this REALTOR® was working, not even my spouse. The ...
California’s housing market remained red hot in November 2020 with statewide home sales reaching the highest level in ...
All PSAR members should be aware of the significant benefits available to homeowners as a result of the recent passage ...
Step-by-Step Paragon Instructional & Quick Fix Videos for CRMLS Paragon (CRP) in San Diego County Walk through the ...
You may have seen the recent headlines about the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) having filed an antitrust lawsuit ...
A group of PSAR members gathered on Friday, October 23rd, in Downtown La Mesa to plant trees and shrubs in a parkway ...
California’s housing market outperformed expectations in September 2020 with home sales at their highest level in more ...
CRMLS Paragon has a new set of Client/Agent Reports called Agent Preferred 1 and Client Preferred 1. These are not the ...
The NAR-mandated Clear Cooperation Policy was implemented in May. CRMLS provided a period of limited enforcement and ...
PSAR is encouraging all of our members, and all San Diego-area real estate industry professionals, to exercise their ...
PSAR is recommending a “No” vote on California Proposition 21, a rent control ballot proposition known as the “Rental ...
DRE ANNOUNCES PUBLICATION OF REVISED LANDLORD/TENANT GUIDEBOOK SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Real Estate ...
PSAR is recommending a “no” vote on California Proposition 15, a ballot measure that calls for higher property taxes on ...
The Covid-19 pandemic that depressed California’s housing market earlier this year seems like a distant memory after ...
Check out the links, video and details below for the facts about the CRMLS Paragon upgrade. CRMLS subscriber's contacts ...
Meet Merrie Espina, who was recently elected to a two-year term (2021-2022) on the PSAR Board of Directors. Merrie grew ...
Meet Andrea Martino, who was recently elected to a two-year term (2021-2022) on the PSAR board of directors as an ...
Meet Rafael Perez, a resident of Sherman Heights, who was recently elected to a two-year term (2021-2022) on the PSAR ...
Meet Amber Tannehill, who was recently elected to a two-year term (2021-2022) on the PSAR Board of Directors. Amber is ...
Meet Amy Ruiz, who was recently elected to a two-year term (2021-2022) on the PSAR board of directors. She was born in ...
The rebound happened over one month’s time. In May of this year, the full impact of the coronavirus pandemic nosedived ...
All PSAR members throughout San Diego County are invited to participate in an online mayoral candidate forum over the ...
Meet Max Zaker, who was recently elected to serve as 2021 PSAR President-Elect. Max was born in Iran, grew up in Great ...
The El Cajon City Council is once again attempting an action that is detrimental to ratepayers and potential buyers ...
I Congratulations to a group of PSAR members who recently completed the Certified International Property Specialist ...
The Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors membership have elected a new slate who will join the 2021 leadership ...
The Department of Real Estate (DRE) updated a number of its publications. • Spring Bulletin • Fraud Warnings • New ...
Fair housing is more than a list of dos and don’ts, rights and penalties and mandatory continuing education. As ...
The following statement from PSAR CEO Rich D’Ascoli is in response to the riots, looting and protests following the ...
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Make a Great First Impression with your CMA First impressions are everything. When your prospective clients give you ...
Paragon received some new enhancements! (Due to Tech difficulties portions of this Upgrade have temporarily been ...
Yes, Really! Marketing Prior to a securing a listing agreement. The CRMLS Board of Directors made a rules change this ...
Looking for ways to make your client feel safer throughout the buy/sell process? By this time, most everyone is ...
Perhaps the greatest impact of the Covid-19 measures is on open houses. Going forward, instead of group open-house ...
The Coming Soon status launches in San Diego Paragon Tuesday, May 19th. From that day forward, when entering listings ...
About Robert | Photos of Robert and Colleagues | Services | Share thoughts about Robert The Pacific Southwest ...
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Today, May 7th, Governor Newsom released updated industry guidance to begin reopening with modifications that reduce ...
The coronavirus pandemic has led to challenging and stressful times, full of ambiguity and uncertainty. The virus ...
By NAR mandate, CRMLS has implemented it's Clear Cooperation Policy. This policy governs the public marketing of ...
SACRAMENTO – On April 16, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-52-20 which, among other things, extends ...
Congratulations to the more than 345 PSAR REALTORs® who have been honored with a PSAR 2020 Real Estate Achievement and ...
The Department of Real Estate (DRE) posted FAQ’s for business practices on the DRE's COVID-19 Updates page. The DRE ...
Past leaders can teach us a great deal about handling adversity. Historians say that lessons learned by past leaders ...
ShowingTime, available to CRMLS users at no additional cost, has made it easy to conduct showings virtually with its ...
PSAR launches Property Management Resource Page PSAR will provide links and resources to property managers and ...
On Friday, April 3rd, Doug McCauley, was appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom as Commissioner of the California ...
I wanted to inform everyone that since the Sheriff Deputies are not letting members of the public into the building ...
To help agents navigate practicing real estate during these challenging times, C.A.R. has released these best practice ...
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The Senate has just passed the Coronavirus aid, relief and economic security (CARES) Act, a stimulus package that will ...
Service information can be found here. DRE Closes Offices All DRE offices are closed to the public until further notice ...
PSAR Plans to protest proposal to hike property taxes with sewer bill. The El Cajon City Council is attempting to add ...
January’s home sales were down by 19% from December 2019. San Diego County’s housing market started this year with a ...
The PSAR family recently lost another former PSAR president. Jeri Norman Vanderpool, who served as PSAR president in ...
29% OF SAN DIEGO HOUSEHOLDS CAN BUY A MEDIAN-PRICED HOME Slightly higher mortgage interest rates offset steady home ...
The PSAR family is sad over the recent passing of REALTOR® member and broker Herman “Hank” Miller. Hank passed away ...
PSAR members filled a packed room earlier this week at the South County Service Center in Chula Vista for a look into ...
San Diego County’s housing market saw a slight drop in home sale prices and home sales in December 2019, according to ...
Have training in your office. PSAR & CRMLS will help. Three trainers available to train in San Diego Trainers will ...
CRMLS HAS NOT adopted the NAR mandated "Clear Cooperation" policy YET. (As of January 29th, 2020) While CRMLS is taking ...
By Robert Calloway 2019 PSAR President It was my honor to serve as your 2019 PSAR President. I’d like to take a moment ...
San Diego County’s housing market saw a slight increase in home sale prices but a drop in the number of sales in ...
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