Delta Currents March 2015

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2015 DAR PRESIDENT JAMES BRITTO

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“Don’t be a crab...eat one!” Our

Have you ever been to C.A.R.

3rd annual DAR Crab Feed was a

Legislative Day in Sacramento? This

smashing success, with over 150 in

is an eye-opening and educational

attendance. Thanks to Crab Feed

event that allows you to take an

Chair Scott Macintyre for helping

active role in your industry. Wed,

us to grow this event by over 250%

April 22 is the day. A monetary

since its first year.

scholarship is

Thank you to all

“possible” for first time

who attended and

attendees. Contact

supported. Next

John Bedford for

year’s will be even

details. You will enjoy

bigger and better!

a free lunch with a terrific guest speaker

Our Delta Realtors

and meet peers from

Community Service

all over Regions 5 and

Foundation is

6. Meet legislators

holding its first event

and visit offices at the

of the year on Friday, March 6 with

Capitol! Join us again or make this

the Bowling Tournament at Harvest

your year!

Park Bowl. The Foundation raises funds throughout the year for high

I need your involvement! Committees

school scholarships, donations to

and events don’t work without you,

food pantries, and other endeavors.

our volunteer members! I’m going

Please support this event.

to be visiting offices and tours soon to get you to join me in making

“Shred your excess” - at our annual

Delta the premiere resource for the

Member meeting on Friday, March

professionals and our communities.

20, 2015 from 11:30-2:30 at DAR,

Please feel free to contact me with

you can bring up to 5 file boxes

any questions or concerns, at 925-

per member of free shredding and

305-9479. We ARE the Delta Force!

disposal. What a great opportunity for Delta members!!! A great information meeting, shredding, and more - you won’t want to miss this!

2015 OFFICERS

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

Delta Association of REALTORS速

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

DELTA DAR Hours

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

MARCH 2015

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

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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.

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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

DRCSF Bowling Tournament 2 p.m.

New Members Orientation 8:30 a.m.- 12 p.m.

NAR AE Institute DRCSF Board Meeting 1 p.m.- 2 p.m.

Local government Relations Meeting 8:30 a.m.- 10 a.m.

Stonecrest Lending Seminar Budget & Finance Meeting 10 a.m.- 11 a.m.

GRI Marketing, Financing & Managing 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Commercial Properties Executive Committee Meeting 9 a.m. 11 a.m.

Summit Funding Seminar 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Annual Membership Meeting 12 p.m.- 2 p.m.

Image 1 Studios Photo’s 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Board of Directors Meeting 12 p.m.- 2 p.m.

Apr. 3 Apr. 9 Apr. 10 Apr. 14 Apr. 16 Apr. 16 Apr. 20 Apr. 22 Apr. 30

DAR Closed ½ Day 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.

DRCSF Board Meeting 9:30 a.m.- 11 a.m.

Local Government Relations Meeting 8:30 a.m.- 10 a.m.

Budget & Finance Meeting 1 p.m.- 2 p.m.

Executive Committee Meeting 9 a.m.- 11 a.m.

Summit Funding Seminar 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Stonecrest Lending Seminar C.A.R. Meetings Sacramento Board of Directors Meeting 12 p.m.- 2 p.m.

May 1 May 8 May 11-16 May 14 May 19 May 20 May 25 May 28

Day at the Races 10:45 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Local Government Relations Meeting

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

NAR Convention DRCSF Board Meeting 9:30 a.m.- 11 a.m.

Budget & Finance Meeting 1 p.m.- 2 p.m.

Executive Committee Meeting 9 a.m.- 11 a.m.

DAR Closed Memorial Day Board of Directors Meeting 12 p.m.- 2 p.m.

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REALTORS速 Joselito Garcia Keller Williams 191 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. 100, Brentwood 934-0033 FAX 634-4427

Katie Cook Realty One Group Elite 5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 978-1100 FAX 706-8203

BROKERS Michael Perry Michael Perry, Broker 5149 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 209-0658 FAX 877-839-8077

Alberto Osorio Re/Max Accord 3390 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette 283-9200 FAX 297-0300

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE Nader Mirzai Better Homes/Mann & Assoc.

3000 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch 779-0700 FAX 779-0353 Mizeta Kasumovic Better Homes/Mann & Assoc.

3413 Deer Valley Rd., Antioch 779-0600 FAX 779-0651 Christine Ramierz-Howard Berkshire Hathaway 2510 Sand Creek Rd., Brentwood 634-3200 FAX 634-3393 Deidre McClain Coldwell Banker Guidance 4851 Lone Tree Way, Ste. B, Antioch 776-1100 FAX 776-5085

Ron Pilgrim Realty One Group Elite 5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 978-1100 FAX 706-8203

Maggi Hurtado Ridgewater Real Estate Service 9000 Brentwood Blvd., Ste. C, Brentwood 634-4611 FAX 634-5264

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 www.eDesignations.com NEW MEMBERS ORIENTATION Wednesday, April 8, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon DAR office 757-8283

GRI CLASS INVESTMENT PROPERTY ANALYSIS Wednesday, April 15, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To register call GRI at 888-785-4800 or www.eDesignations.com GRI CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS, CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW AND LAND USE Wednesday, May 20, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To register call GRI at 888-785-4800 or www.eDesignations.com GRI CLASS REAL ESTATE, TAX AND EXCHANGE Wednesday, June 17, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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

All Classes are held at the Delta Association of REALTORS® 3428 Hillcrest Avenue,

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EBRDI PARAGON TRAINING FREE TO MLS SUBSCRIBERS Steven Pean, Instructor Wednesday, March 4,, 2015 Paragon 5 Essentials 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

M.O.R.E. 2.0 Partner MLS Resource (RPR) 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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

Celebrating 65 years….If they could see us now!

EXECUTIVE OFFICER JOHN BEDFORD

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In the summer of 1949 a group of real estate brokers, headed up by Pittsburg’s Vernon Rouner was issued a charter from the National Association of Real Estate Boards to become the Eastern Contra Costa Board of REALTORS®.

Rouner, along with 11 other Real Estate Brokers had been working to have their own real estate board and now it was a reality.

They now had the jurisdiction over the use of the trademark “REALTOR®” and also the right to require all Brokers within the boundaries of Eastern Contra Costa to join with them if they wanted to become Realtors.

Eastern Contra Costa County was a very rural area with three cities. Pittsburg, Antioch and newly incorporated Brentwood. The Brokers came from all areas of the county. Its population was a tenth of what it is today and home prices were ridiculously low.

Acknowledging its geography in 1988, the board changed its name to the Delta Association of REALTORS®.

With determined commitment and adherence to ethical principles the association grew to a total of over 1300 members at its recent peak.

Even with the reduction of members it still over 800 strong. We have made tremendous progress to remain relevant to our members.

The industry has changed dramatically, and so have the needs of membership. The Delta Association is constantly reviewing and remodeling so that we remain a strong and vibrant force for REALTORS® and members of our communities We think ahead and strive for creative and innovative programs for our members.

Our mission is to promote ethics and the success of our members. The mission drives all of our decisions.

Members can count on the association leaders to think ahead and work to deliver the right mix of products and services that increase the value each member derives from the association.

Like Southwest Airlines, we know there are other associations you can choose to belong, and we are proud and happy that you choose us.

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Association of

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DELTA Association Members, new or seasoned, the

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list of membership benefits is staggering. Are you

taking advantage of what’s being offered? Here are

just a few in the Benefits Category involving training and education.

• Training at the local association • Seminars in our conference center • MLS – Paragon Training

• Training, such as Learn My Way, offered by CAR • Forms Tutor and Forms Advisor, a CAR benefit for zipForm 6 • Mandatory Ethics Training for the Board of Directors, Grievance and Professional Standards Committees • Mandatory Ethics Training and Orientation to the Delta Association (for all new members)

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