Delta Currents January 2015

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DELTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 速 J a n u a r y 2 0 1 5 | www.deltaaor.com

Welcome to the President’s Corner!

Thanks to 2014 President Ron Keefer for coining

Save the date for Saturday, Feb. 28 for our 3rd Annual

abreast of what’s going on in the Delta Association of

Macintyre, and he can use your help, especially with

REALTORS®. I am excited, honored, and humbled to be your 2015 DAR President. With the Board of

Directors, we will work with Staff to ensure you are given the highest level of service available. Delta REALTORS® are something

special! And “the best”… is yet…

2015 DAR PRESIDENT JAMES BRITTO

contacting the DAR office.

that name, as we use this as a platform to share

information, tackle issues in our industry, and keep you

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Band. I invite you to join us. Tickets are available by

to come!

A very warm and heartfelt thank

you to 2013 Past President Scott

Macintyre and 2014 President Ron

DAR Crab Feed! Our 2015 Crab Feed Chair is Scott raffle prizes and ticket sales. This year’s venue will be the Pittsburg Elks Lodge, and tickets are $55

for cracked crab, pasta, appetizers, bread, salad, and wine served with dinner. A no-host beer and

cocktail bar will be available. Music, entertainment and dancing will also

be provided, and if you attended last year’s event, you know that it was a

rockin’ good time for all who attended.

You don’t want to miss this!

Keefer, for mentoring and guiding

Your C.A.R. Directors will be traveling

years. Their friendship and wisdom

meetings to represent you and act

me through the past couple of

has been an invaluable gift. Also, thank you to 2014 Treasurer

three times this year to various

on your behalf. The meetings will take place Jan. 28-31 in Indian

Errol Mooney, as I welcome him as 2015 President-

Wells, CA; April 22-25 in Sacramento; October 7-10

Treasurer Lori Ogorchock. Lori will be very busy in

22 for Legislative Day in Sacramento. The Fall C.A.R.

Elect. Last, but certainly not least, welcome to 2015

2015, as she is also our newly elected Councilmember and Mayor ProTem of the City of Antioch. You can see that our Executive Team here at DAR is very strong.

Director Lynn Valintis’ term on the board ends and we

in San Jose. We invite you to save the date of April

Expo will take place locally this year, in San Jose, so

consider taking a day to come and see this terrific real estate opportunity.

thank her for her service and welcome her presence

I would be honored and further inspired if you would

we thank him for years of service on committees and

participating in one of our committees at DAR. We

on our committees; Jerry Soto’s term also ends, and

to the Board. 2014 Directors who will continue service

are: Jodi Marfia, Rena Provencio, Mary Jane Dukellis, Monica Malcuit, John Canning, Cecily Tippery;

gratitude for your past and future work! Three new

Directors join the board in 2015: Ralph Garrow, Jr.,

Denise Stewart, and Angela Johns. Working together, we share a common goal of increasing our member engagement and service to the membership.

I want to invite you to the 2015 Installation of the

President and Board of Directors of Delta Association of REALTORS®. The theme is “The Best is Yet

to Come”. It will be an evening event on Friday,

January 16, 2015, at the Event Center at Lone Tree

Golf Course in Antioch. Cocktails will begin at 6 p.m. and our program will progress through the evening,

culminating with music entertainment by the Project 4

consider taking an active role in your Association by

have something for everyone. This is your business,

your income, your career, your industry, your present and future. You need to be a part of it! I am open to

your needs and I will work hard this year to continue to support DAR being the unique and special

membership organization that it is! That is because of YOU… our members!

Finally, we have to recognize our excellent staff at DAR: Chief Executive Officer John Bedford, Chief

Operating Officer Tonia Nielsen, Member Services

Director Barbara Baham, Retail Operations Manager Jean Ruelas. You provide a level of service to DAR members that is second to none!

Let’s bring on 2015… The BEST is Yet to Come!!

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ANTIOCH/PITTSBURG/BAYPOINT Every Tuesday Delta Association of REALTORS® 3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Ste. 200, Antioch 8:30am • $2 Group does use Paragon to Schedule homes on tour. Must attend the Marketing Meeting the Morning of tour to confirm open house. Agent or representative must hold open from 9:30- 11:00.For more information call Ramesh Suman, Majestic Homes, 779-1234, or Ralph Garrow Jr., Ralph Garrow Real Estate, 366-6676 DISCOVERY BAY/BYRON MARKETING MEETING & TOUR 1st and 3rd Tuesday Board Walk Grill at the Marina, Discovery Bay 9:00am • $2

Group does use Paragon to schedule homes on tour. Open tour and must be in by Noon onMonday.

Homes on tour are open from 9:30-12:00.To place a home on tour you must attend the meeting prior to the week the house is on tour.

For more information call Christine Wallin Sasville Properties 525-7402 OAKLEY/BETHEL ISLAND/ BRENTWOOD/KNIGHTSEN MARKETING MEETING & TOUR Every Wednesday Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main Street, Oakley • 8:30am • $2 Group will use Paragon to schedule homes on tour.

For more information contact Dan Barnes,Tour Coordinator, 759-4648.

CONTRA COSTA REALTORS® IN MOTION CONTRA COSTA NORTH Martinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, Clayton, Clyde Every Tuesday 8:30am • $10 Centre Concord, 5298 Clayton Rd., Concord Doors open at 8am for breakfast www.ccrim.info REALTORS® MARKETING ASSOCIATION CONTRA COSTA SOUTH Danville, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Diablo, Alamo Every Thursday San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon 8:30am • $5 Doors open at 8am for breakfast No formal tour www.RMAtoday.com INFORMAL TOURS Martinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, Clayton,Clyde, Rossmoor, Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga Tuesday between 9:00am and 2:00pm Danville, San Ramon, Blackhawk, Diablo, Alamo Thursday between 9:00am & 2:00pm

2015 OFFICERS

Delta Association of REALTORS速 3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Suite 200, Antioch, CA 94531 Phone 925 757 8283

2015 DIRECTORS

Fax 925 757 8393 info@deltaaor.com

John Canning Mary Jane Dukellis Angela Johns Ralph Garrow, Jr. Monica Malcuit Jodi Marfia Rena Provencio Denise Stewart Cecily Tippery STAFF

John Bedford, Association Executive NEW EMAIL JohnB@deltaaor.com

Delta Currents is the official monthly publication of the Delta Association of REALTORS速. Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and thoroughness of this publication, errors may occur. DAR shall not be held liable for misinformation, typographical errors, omissions, and/or misprints in editorial and/or advertising materials.

Tonia Nielsen, Chief Operations Officer tonia@deltaaor.com

Delta Currents is published by Michelle Manos Design.

Jean Ruelas, Manager- Retail Operations jean@deltaaor.com

To advertise in Delta Currents, contact Michelle Manos at 831 869 5084 or michelle@michellemanosdesign.com

Barbara Baham, Members Service Director barbara@deltaaor.com

DAR Hours

TUESDAY - FRIDAY 8:00am - 5:00pm MONDAY 9:00am - 5:00pm

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James Britto, President Errol Mooney, President-Elect Lori Ogorchock, Treasurer Ron Keefer, Immediate Past President John Bedford, Secretary

JANUARY 2015

Join us for the installation of 2015 President James Britto and the 2015 Officers and Directors

THE BEST

Friday, January 16, 2015 $ 65 per person 6pm No-Host Cocktails 7pm Awards and Presentations 9pm Music and Dancing to Project 4 Band

IS YET TO

COME D E LTA A S S O C I AT I O N O F R E A LT O R S

Lone Tree Golf and Event Center 4800 Golf Course Road, Antioch

Kindly respond by January 7

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Delta Association of Realtors®

2015 INSTALLATION

925.757.8283

MAIL/FAX PAYMENT INFO TO DAR,3428 HILLCREST AVENUE, SUITE 200, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 PHONE 925 757 8283 • FAX 925 757 8393 • INFO@DELTAAOR.COM

THE DAR 2015 INSTALLATION AND DANCE

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DELTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS HONORING 2015 PRESIDENT JAMES BRITTO AND THE 2015 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

IS YET TO

S PONSO RS H IP A N D D O N AT IO N O P P O RT U N ITI ES

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MAIL/FAX PAYMENT INFO BY DECEMBER 22, 2014, TO TONIA NEILSEN, DELTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

DAR 2015 INSTALLATION

3428 HILLCREST AVENUE, SUITE 200, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 PHONE 925 757 8283 • FAX 925 757 8393 • INFO@DELTAAOR.COM

C HAM PA G N E S P O N S O R $ 1 0 0 0 Call the DAR office for a detailed list of benefits.

PL AT I NU M L EV EL S P O N S O R $ 8 0 0

• 8 tickets to the event • Full one-page ad in program • Photograph with incoming President for Delta Currents

• Listed in program as Platinum Level Sponsor • Post-event recognition • Special introduction by the Master of Ceremonies

DI AM O N D S P O N S O R $ 5 0 0

• 4 tickets to the event • One half page ad in program • Recognition at the event by the Master of Ceremonies

• 2 Tickets to the event • Business card ad in the program

• Listed in program as sponsor • Post-event recognition

GOLD SPONSOR $250

• Listed in program as a sponsor

FRIENDS OF T HE DE LTA A S S O C IAT IO N O F REA LT O RS ® $ 1 0 0

• 1 Ticket to the event

• Listed in the program as a sponsor

WE ARE HONORED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2015 INSTALLATION AS A SPONSOR: q $ 800 q $ 500 q $ 250 q $ 100 q $1,000

Platinum Level Sponsor Diamond Sponsor Gold Sponsor Friends of the Delta Association Champagne Sponsor

In lieu of financial support we offer the following “in kind” sponsoship:

We will make a contribution of $

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Please indicate how you would like your name to appear on all printed materials. Return with donation no later than December 22, 2014 to Tonia Nielsen • Delta Association of REALTORS® • 428 Hillcrest Avenue, Suite 200 • Antioch, CA 94531 925-757-8283 or FAX to 925-757-8393

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REALTORS速 Anterpreet Dhaliwal Better Homes/Mann & Assoc.

3000 Delta Fair Blvd. Antioch 925-779-0700 FAX 925-779-0353 Johnny Szeto Boyd Real Estate P.O. Box 96, Bethel Island 925-684-2276 FAX 925-684-9449 Emily Giuglian-Gomez Don Rhodes Real Estate 2406 Valdez Ct., Antioch 925-754-7634 FAX 866-286-1821 Marc Corker JDK & Associates Realty 50 Eagle Rock Way, Ste. D, Brentwood 925-418-4442 FAX 888-851-4246

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE Corrien K. Faso is now with Alain Pinel Realtors 1646 N. California Blvd., 101, Walnut Creek 925-934-111 FAX 925-240-9048 Amsale Addison is now with Better Homes Realty 3413 Deer Valley Rd, Antioch 925-779-0600 FAX 925-779-0651 Ray Robinson is now with Don Rhodes Real Estate 2406 Valdez Court, Antioch 925-754-7634 FAX 866-286-1821 Tique Caul is now with Elite Realty Service 7412 Elsie Ave., Sacramento 916-681-5112 FAX 916-681-5117

Tracy Nelson Keller Williams 191 Sand Creek Rd. #100, Brentwood 925-634-0033 FAX 925-534-4427

Julie Mayjoffo HomeSmart Optima Realty 1465 Civic Ct. #620, Concord 510-325-8865

Donna Starks RE/MAX Gold 1671 E Monte Vista Ave #208, Vacaville 707-455-1200 FAX 800-813-7380

Tina Fagundes is now with Intero Real Estate 1540 Discovery Bay Blvd., Discovery Bay 925-634-1111 FAX 925-634-0902

BROKERS Anthony Dronkers HomeSmart Optima Realty 1465 Civic Ct., Ste: 620m Concord 510-325-8865 Douglas H. Tobin Intero Real Estate 10275 N. DeAnza Ave., Cupertino 408-342-3000

Jordan Johnson is now with Realty One Group Elite 5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 925-978-1100 FAX 706-8203

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DAR CLOSED New Year’s Day

Jan.

8

DRCSF Board Meeting

9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Jan.

9

Local Government Relations Meeting

8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Jan. 14

New Members Orientation

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Jan. 16

DAR Installation Banquet

6 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Jan. 19

DAR CLOSED M.L.King Jr. Day

Jan. 20

Budget & Finance Meeting

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Jan. 22

Executive Committee Meeting

9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Jan. 26-31

C.A.R. Meetings Indian Wells

Feb. 5

Board of Directors Meeting

12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Feb. 11

New Members Orientation

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Feb. 12

DRCSF Board Meeting

9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Feb. 13

Local Government Relations Meeting

8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Feb. 16

DAR Closed Presidents Day

Feb. 17

Budget & Finance Meeting

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Feb. 18

Shannon Jones – Risk Management

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Feb. 19

Executive Committee Meeting

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Feb. 26

Board of Directors Meeting

12 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Feb. 28

Crab Feed

Mar. 11

New Members Orientation

8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Mar. 12

DRCSF Board Meeting

9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Mar. 13

Local Government Relations Meeting

8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Mar. 17

Budget & Finance Meeting

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Mar. 19

Executive Committee Meeting

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Mar. 26

Board of Directors Meeting

2 p.m. - 2 p.m.

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H O L D I T AT D A R ! C A L L 9 2 5 7 5 7 8 2 8 3 F O R D E TA I L S .

New Members Orientation Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon DAR office 757-8283 GRI Class Risk Management Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2015 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To register call GRI at 888-785-4800 or www.eDesignations.com New Members Orientation Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon DAR office 757-8283

GRI Class Residential Real Estate Finance Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To register call GRI at 888-785-4800 or www.eDesignations.com Risk Management Seminar Shannon B. Jones, Instructor Thursday, December 19, 2015 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

To register call DAR office 757-8283 All Classes are held at the Delta Association of REALTORS® 3428 Hillcrest Ave., Ste: 200, Antioch except as otherwise noted

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EBRDI Paragon Training Free to MLS Subscribers Steven Pean, Instructor Wednesday, Jan.7, 2015 Paragon 5 Essentials 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Cloudcma and Realtors Property Resource (RPR) 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

To register call EBRDI at 363-2333 Or logon to EBRDI.com

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Advisory to Examinees and Licensees Regarding Providing the Bureau with Valid Contact Information Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2540 In August 2014, the California Legislature passed and the Governor signed Assembly Bill 2540 (“AB 2540”), amending Sections 10150, 10151, and 10162, and adding 10165.1 to the California Business and Professions Code (“the Code”). The provisions of these Code sections take effect January 1, 2015. AB 2540 requires that examination and license applications, for both the real estate broker and salesperson, include valid contact information (which may include email address and telephone numbers) at which the bureau may the contact the applicant. Furthermore, the bill specifies that examination and license applicants must notify the commissioner of any changes to contact information.

AB 2540 further specifies that every real estate broker and salesperson currently licensed provide to the commissioner his or her current office or mailing address, a current telephone number, and a current electronic mail address that he or she maintains or uses to perform any activity that requires a real estate license. Additionally, AB 2540 provides that every real estate broker and salesperson licensee is required to inform the commissioner of any change to this information no later than 30 days after making the change.

AB 2540 also provides that the bureau is not required to post or publish electronic mail addresses or telephone numbers collected, as identified above, and if released by the bureau, the information must be released in a way that discourages its use in any unauthorized or unsolicited commercial electronic mail advertisement programs.

Effective January 1, 2015, any examination or license application submitted to the bureau that does not contain the required contact information will be incomplete, resulting in processing delays.

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