DELTA CURRENTS MAY 2015

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Thanks to all who attended Legislative Day in Sacramento!

We had a great lunch and Q&A with Catherine Baker (16th Assembly District Member), and visits to local politicians.

Your C.A.R. Directors representing you were heavily involved in meetings regarding proposed legislation that affects real estate. Please connect with me, Errol Mooney, Lori Ogorchock, Ralph Garrow, Jr., or Cecily Tippery for more information.

While in Sacramento, I was summoned to a disciplinary hearing regarding the N.A.R. Variable Dues Formula because our score was not compliant on March 31, 2015. Thankfully,

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the entire D.A.R. Executive Team and D.A.R. COO Tonia Nielsen also attended to show our commitment to this process. The difficulty we have had with some brokers having licensees under their Broker’s License with CalBRE, but not

DorisJeanSing Bedford August 10, 1944 - April 25, 2015

being a member of any REALTOR® Association has been a struggle. We are required to have the broker take certain actions or for the licensee to become a member. We are required to have full compliance of all brokers, or be subject to terminating the membership and services of all licensees under that broker’s license, even those licensees who have paid their dues. Cooperation from our brokers is appreciated.

We are mourning the passing of two-time Delta Association of REALTORS® President and local community champion Doris Bedford.

C.A.R. has given D.A.R. and about 6 other Associations until May 31 to comply. D.A.R. has worked diligently and we have assured C.A.R. that we will be compliant by that date, even if it results in terminating a broker. If you have, please contact John or me.

The money used to support or oppose the various real estaterelated political initiatives comes from the contributions by REALTORS® to the REALTOR® Action Fund (RAF). If you like selling real estate in the manner you do now, or if you

Doris, the wife of D.A.R. Executive Officer John Bedford, was not only a well-respected broker and member, but a past C.A.R. Director who continued to be involved in D.A.R. committees throughout her career.

even plan to stay in the business, realize that you play a part in this process. Support the REALTOR® Action Fund! For as little as $12.50/month, you can be a part of the solution!

Several of our members have shown a strong commitment to the cause by becoming Major Donors to the RAF, including Ralph Garrow, Jr. (NAR Silver “R”), James Britto (NAR Silver “R”) and Cecily Tippery (NAR Crystal “R”). We invite you to

Doris passed from this life at the age of 70 on the island of Kauai, Hawaii, with John and daughters Lori and Catherine at her side.

participate at “The True Cost of Doing Business” or “CAR Silver Bear” level.

Thank you for your continued support. Please let D.A.R. if there is a service, class, or something we can do to help you as a member-professional.

Information about her memorial service, which will likely take place in June, will be forthcoming.

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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Barbara Baham, Members Service Director barbara@deltaaor.com

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

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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.

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

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May 1

Day at the Races

10:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

May 8

Local Government Relations Meeting

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

May 11-16 NAR Convention May 14

DRCSF Board Meeting

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

May 19

Budget & Finance Meeting

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

May 21

Executive Committee Meeting

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

May 25

DAR Closed Memorial Day

May 28

Board of Directors Meeting

8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

June 10

New Members Orientation

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

June 11

DRCSF Board Meeting

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

June 12

Local Government Relations Meeting

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

June 16

Budget & Finance Meeting

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

June 18

Executive Committee Meeting

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

June 25

Board of Directors Meeting

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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REALTORS速 Nicole Santino A Meadows Real Estate 3373 Main St., Oakley 625-4900 FAX 625-7983

Dorcas Taribo Keller Williams 191 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. 100, Brentwood 634-0033 FAX 634-4427

June Peterson Bay Area Properties 1663 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill 405-0441 FAX 405-0446

Megan Sandoval Berkshire Hathaway 2510 Sand Creek Rd., Brentwood 634-3200 FAX 634-3393

Naomi Longoria Ridgewater Real Estate Services 9000 Brentwood Blvd., Ste. C, Brentwood 634-4611 FAX 634-5264

Geovanny Claros is now with BHG Mason McDuffie R.E. 3320 Grand Ave., Oakland 510-834-2010 FAX 510-8343841

Carrie Wevill Cypress Lakes Realty 6163 Bethel Island Road, Bethel Island 706-7000 FAX 706-7050

Deo Singh Majestic Homes P.O. Box 3434, Antioch 779-1234 FAX 219-3918

Dominic Carano is now with HomeSmart Optima Realty 1465 Civic Ct., Ste. 620, Concord 510-325-8865

Amy Bright Intero Real Estate 1540 Discovery Bay Blvd. B, Discovery Bay 634-1111 FAX 634-0902

Trina Piceno WR Properties 9040 Brentwood Blvd., Ste. B, Brentwood 634-3100 FAX 634-3190

Michele Bethea Inter Real Estate 1540 Discovery Bay Blvd., B, Discovery Bay 634-1111 FAX 634-0902

Shaylynn Burke Intero Real Estate 1540 Discovery Bay Blvd. B, Discovery Bay 634-1111 FAX 634-0902

Dan Raven Teresita Pereira, Broker 3128 Harbor St., Pittsburg 427-2303 FAX 427-2380

Jamie Connors Inter Real Estate 1540 Discovery Bay Blvd., B, Discovery Bay 634-1111 FAX 634-0902

Deanna Pasley JDK & Associates 50 Eagle Rock Way, Ste. D, Brentwood 418-4448 FAX 888-851-4246 Ralph Rechnitz JDK & Associates 50 Eagle Rock Way, Ste. D, Brentwood 418-4448 FAX 888-851-4246 Donn Bradley Keller Williams 191 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. 100, Brentwood 634-0033 FAX 634-4427

BROKERS Don Parscal Camelot Properties 16800 Marsh Creek Rd., Clayton 323-8509 FAX 323-8509 AFFILIATES Candice Hoover-Ciappara Chicago Title Company 8630 Brentwood Blvd., A-2, Brentwood 392-9200 Amanda Spencer Old Republic Home Inspection 2 Annabel Lane, San Ramon 866-1500 FAX 877-445-6999

Margory Nunez Keller Williams 191 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. 100, Brentwood 634-0033 FAX 634-4427

Jerry Gonzales Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 1320 Willow Pass Rd., Ste: 150, Concord 288-1102 FAX 866-612-9668

James Patterson Keller Williams 191 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. 100, Brentwood 634-0033 FAX 634-4427

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE Allen Bush A Meadows Real Estate 3373 Main St., Oakley 625-4900 FAX 625-7983

Carolyn Dagneau is now with JDK & Associates Realty 50 Eagle Rock Way, Ste. D, Brentwood 418-4442 FAX 888-851-4246 Suzette Dunbar Keller Williams 191 Sand Creek Rd., Ste. 100, Brentwood 634-0033 FAX 634-4427 Deborah Farmer Realty One Group Elite 5119 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 978-1100 FAX 706-8203 Rose Mary Pogue RE/MAX Blue Line 5087 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 754-6100 FAX 754-6120 Maria Vanessa Gutierrez Ridgewater Real Estate 9000 Brentwood Blvd., Ste. C, Brentwood 634-4611 FAX 634-5264

NEW MEMBERS ORIENTATION Wednesday, May 13, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon DAR office 757-8283 GRI CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND MANAGING Commercial Properties Wednesday, May 20, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To register call GRI at 888-7854800 or www.eDesignations.com NEW MEMBERS ORIENTATION Wednesday, June 10, 2015 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon DAR office 757-8283

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 Free to MLS Subscribers Steven Pean, Instructor Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Paragon 5 Essentials 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

CloudCMA and RPR 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

To register call EBRDI at 3632333 Or logon to EBRDI.com

DAY AT THE RACES 2015!

DELTA Association Members, new or seasoned, the

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

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