Delta Currents Newsletter February 2015

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DELTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 速 F e b ru a r y 2 0 1 5 | www.deltaaor.com

2015 DAR PRESIDENT JAMES BRITTO

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What a whirlwind! January came in with a gust of air for the New Year and it did not let up! From representing Delta at the Board installations of the neighboring bay area Associations, such as CCAR, Oakland-Berkeley, Bay East, Alameda… it was an honor and kept every day of the calendar filled!

THANK YOU to those of you who attended our Delta Installation of the Board of Directors.

Delta is honored to have one of our own, Cecily Tippery, serve as Region 5 Chair this year. She served as installing officer for the DAR Board of Directors on January 16, 2015. California Association of REALTORS® President Chris Kutzkey installed me as President, which was a true privilege. We thanked 2014 President Ron Keefer for his service, and honored Scott MacIntyre as 2014 DAR REALTOR® of the Year, and Steve Margolis of The Real Estate Guide as 2014 DAR Affiliate of the Year.

The feedback on the event was terrific, and people danced into the night, and stayed and visited, enjoying the camaraderie that we share within Delta. Special thanks to our sponsors: RealtyONE Group Elite (Mona Phillips) and Guild Mortgage (Abe Frenes & Jason Peterson); Summit Funding; Supra; Ralph Garrow Real Estate, Dukellis Real Estate, Marples & Associates REALTORS®, First American Home Warranty/JCP, The Loan Ladies at Prospect Mortgage, Cecily Tippery; Lynn Valintis.

The DAR leadership that serve as C.A.R. Directors just returned from the 2015 C.A.R. Winter Business Meetings in Indian Wells, CA. It was a terrific set of meetings, with several hot topics, great discussions, and information to share. Of particular interest to you are two potentially critical issues to you and your real estate business. The first is the threat to the independent contractor status. This is at the core of how most salesperson agents, who do not hold Broker licenses, conduct business within a brokerage. C.A.R. is fighting to protect this vital piece of the core of most real estate agent’s businesses. Brokers and Salespersons need to become informed about this and become engaged and involved.

One way to do this is to ensure your participation in the voluntary contributions

to the REALTOR Action Fund. This is money used for political issues and to fight to protect REALTOR® interests and the right we feel are best for our consumers. Many of you will say, “oh boy, more money…” I challenge you with the response that if aren’t willing to be part of fighting for your industry, your business and your livelihood, then you need to evaluate your whole business plan and plan for being in the business long-term. This has some potentially devastating impacts to brokerages and to agents.

The other hot topic is access to data with regard to real estate inventory/listings. Third party data aggregators such as Zillow and Trulia are definitely not only impacting our business, but they are becoming competition with the independent agents in the business. As they expand their access to the information, they expand their footprint and their power and influence. What does this mean for the local MLS? Should we look at the model of one centralized MLS for California? For the nation? How does this affect the ability to deliver the best market knowledge to a client?

So many ideas, and everyone feels strongly about one side or the other. It’s another area you can’t afford to ignore any longer. It’s time to get involved and get informed!

We still have committee positions open and NOW is your time to call me and join a committee! We have important work to do this year. We will be completing our DAR Business Plan (AKA Strat Plan) over the next month, in order to comply with NAR’s new Core Standards for Associations.

I also invite you to join us for the DRCSF Bowling Tournament on Friday, March 6. This is the first of many fundraisers this year for our Foundation. Your support is vital!

Save the date for Wednesday, April 22 which is C.A.R. Legislative Day at the State Capitol. When the REALTORS® come to town, Sacramento takes notice! And this year, the C.A.R. Fall Expo will return to San José from Oct. 6-8.

TECH Tuesday is back! When the Expo is located locally to us, we need to make it a priority to attend.

I am here to serve you, the membership, so if I can be of ANY assistance, please don’t hesitate to call me at (925) 305-9479.

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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

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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

FEBRUARY 2015

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REALTORS速 Joseph Clark Berkshire Hathaway 2510 Sand Creek Rd. Brentwood 634-3200 FAX 634-3393 Patricia Ulip Coldwell Banker Guidance 4851 Lone Tree Way, Ste. B Antioch 776-1100 FAX 776-5085 Jason Moorman JDK & Associates 50 Eagle Rock Way, Ste. D Brentwood 418-4442 FAX 888-851-4246 Geovanny Claros Keller Williams 191 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. 100 Brentwood 634-0033 FAX 634-4427 Katherine Pfeffer Keller Williams 191 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. 100 Brentwood 634-0033 FAX 634-4427 Kelly May Morning Star Properties 4605 Rose Ave. Oakley 679-2100 FAX 679-2373 Clairmont Ralph Realty One Group Elite 5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 978-1100 FAX 706-8203 AFFILIATES Saria Arias Nationwide Insurance 6041 Lone Tree Way, Ste: B Brentwood 778-6929 FAX 240-1806 Randy Aquino Nationwide Insurance 6041 Lone Tree Way, Ste: B Brentwood 788-6929 FAX 240-1806

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE Mark Schweller A Meadows R. E. 3373 Main St. Oakley 625-4900 FAX 625-7983 Lynda Taylor HomeSmart Optima Realty 1465 Civic Ct., Ste. 620 Concord 510-325-8865 Maria Toleran Keller Williams at 191 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. 100 Brentwood 634-0033 FAX 634-4427 Kathleen Estrada Realty One Group Elite 5119 Lone Tree Way Antioch 978-1100 FAX 706-8203 Marcella Lapriore Realty One Group Elite 5119 Lone Tree Way Antioch 978-1100 FAX 706-8203 Nurdin Zein RE/MAX Blue Line 5087 Lone Tree Way Antioch 754-6100 FAX 754-6120

Jan.

1

DAR CLOSED New Year’s Day Board of Directors Meeting

2:00 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

10:00 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Feb. 19

Shannon Jones – Risk Management

11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Feb. 19

Executive Committee Meeting

9:00 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Feb. 26

Board of Directors Meeting

noon - 1:30 p.m.

Feb. 28

Crab Feed

Mar. 6

DRCSF Bowling Tournament

2:00 p.m.

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

10:00 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Mar. 19

Executive Committee Meeting

9:00 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Mar. 26

Board of Directors Meeting

noon. - 2 p.m.

Apr. 3

DAR Closed ½ Day

noon - 5 p.m.

Apr. 9

DRCSF Board Meeting

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

Apr. 10

Local Government Relations Meeting

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

Apr. 14

Budget & Finance Meeting

Apr. 16

Executive Committee Meeting

Apr. 22

C.A.R. Meetings Sacramento

Apr. 30

Board of Directors Meeting

9:00 a.m. - 11 a.m. noon. - 2 p.m.

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Feb. 5

NEW MEMBERS ORIENTATION Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon DAR office 925 757-8283 GRI Class: Residential Real Estate Finance Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015 8:30 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, Feb. 19, 2015 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

To register call DAR office 925-757-8283

NEW MEMBERS ORIENTATION Wednesday, March 11, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon DAR office 757-8283 GRI CLASS: MARKETING, FINANCING, AND MANAGING COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Wednesday, March 18, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To register call GRI at 888-785-4800 or visit www.eDesignations.com

All Classes are held at the Delta Association of REALTORS® 3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Ste. 200, Antioch except as otherwise noted

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EBRDI PARAGON TRAINING Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015 Free to MLS Subscribers Steven Pean, Instructor 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.

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