Delta Currents March 2013

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2013 DAR President SCOTT MACINTYRE

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The 2013 Calif Association of Realtors Winter Meetings took place in Monterey Feb. 23-26.

• Attending from DAR were Ron Keefer (President Elect), Cecily Tippery (Immediate Past President), James Britto (Treasurer), John Bedford (Association Executive), and me. In addition, at the state level were Ralph Garrow and Darnella Barnes.

Many hot topics were discussed, and our members need to be aware of some of the more pressing issues we will be facing in 2013. This year, as in previous years, the government will be looking for ways to increase revenues, and our industry will once again be in the crosshairs.

The Mortgage Interest Deduction is safe for this year, but I can bet it will be re-visited for 2014. Imagine how many buyers will be out of the market if this very important tax benefit is taken from them. With the market beginning to show some signs of recovery, this would be bad policy for everyone associated with the Real Estate Industry. Luckily, we have a strong lobby at both the State & National level that will fight this with everything we have. If you are not a contributor to the Realtor® Action Fund (RAF) I would suggest you do so. $148 goes a long way to financing the future of our industry. If you need more information contact Tonia at the association office.

There was talk of breaking down the continuing education for license renewal from 45 to 48 hours, with 12 hrs being

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needed annually. This will keep license holders more connected with the market instead of cramming everything in one week before their license is set to expire.

Twelve hours of this will be provided free of charge.

There were discussions about: • Tightening the standards for a Real Estate & Brokers License, making that License more comprehensive.

• Possibly setting up an apprentice program, where the Licensee can practice while learning under the guidance of an associate licensee.

• Holding banks accountable for disclosures. If the bank is aware of a problem with a property, they will be required to disclose such knowledge.

Without a doubt this will be a hard fought issue but ultimately the right thing for the consumer.

Good News: CAR membership is up 3% over the previous year. This creates a stronger body and a louder voice when it comes to policy decisions at National, State & Local levels. Remember: Strength in numbers! When you receive a request from any of the Associations, please respond. Make our voices heard.

There were many other issues, but not enough time to present them all here.

If you would like to hear more, please let me know We will deliver to you, our members, the information you need to keep you up to date in the industry.

2013 OFFICERS Scott MacIntyre, President Ron Keefer, President-Elect James Britto, Treasurer Cecily Tippery, Immediate Past President John Bedford, Secretary

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2013 DIRECTORS Andy Blasquez Mary Jane Dukellis Cathie Marples Jodi Marfia Errol Mooney Lori Ogorchock Rena Provencio Ramesh Suman Lynn Valintis

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STAFF John Bedford, Association Executive john@deltaaor.com

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2013 DAR hours

Tuesday - Friday 8:00am www.deltaaor.com - 5:00pm Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm

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First Annual DAR Crab Feed!

The First Annual Delta Association of REALTORS® Crab Feed was an evening filled with good wine, lots of crab, fun music, and friendship!

The event drew agents from the Association as well as their family and friends. Held Saturday, February 23, at the Prewett Family Water Park in Antioch, attendees enjoyed food prepared by Catering by Marijane, and wine and beer sponsored by Property ID, the premier beverage sponsor.

Additional support was provided by our “Friends of DAR,” Fidelity National Home Warranty (Phyllis Miller) and Maggie Hurtado with Jaime, Jennifer Romiti, and Veronica Martin, Property I.D.

Phyllis Miller, Fidelity National Home Warranty, and Patrick Pourol

Funds raised through this event support the Educational and Member Services Initiatives of the Delta Association of REALTORS®.

Riz Nauman, Old Republic Home Protection, and Jason

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Old Republic Home Protection (Riz Nauman). Kelly Park, pianist, provided enjoyable music for the evening.

Plans are being made for next year’s event, which will be an expanded version of this year’s event. We’re looking forward to this event getting bigger and better each year.

We’ll be searching out committee volunteers and sponsors later this summer, so keep a watch out for opportunities to become involved.

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ANTIOCH/PITTSBURG/BAYPOINT Every Tuesday Delta Association of REALTORS® 3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Ste. 200, Antioch 8:30am • $2 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 • $1 For more information call LeeAnn Seamann 634-2224 at Marples & Associates Group does use Paragon to schedule homes on tour. Tours are Caravan and must be in by Noon on Monday.

Oakley/Bethel Island/ BRENTWOOD/KNIGHTSEN Marketing Meeting & Tour Every Wednesday Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main Street, Oakley • 8:30am • $2 For more information contact Dan Barnes, Tour Coordinator, 759-4648.

Group will use Paragon to schedule homes on tour.

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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

45Hr. Renew Your License Duane Gomer Seminars Wednesday, March 6, 2013 8:45am – 12:00pm Members: $72 Text Book/$62 CD Non Members: $82 Text Book/$72 CD To register call 757-8283

EBRDI Paragon Training Free to MLS Subscribers Steven Pean, Instructor Wednesday, March 13, 2013 9:00am – 12:00pm Paragon 5 Essentials Wednesday, March 13, 2013 1:00pm – 4:00pm M.O.R.E. and RPR To register call EBRDI at 363-2333 Or logon to EBRDI.com GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) GRI Risk Management Wednesday, April 17, 2013 8:00am – 5:00pm $149 individual course $1525 entire series Call 888-785-4800 or visit www.eDesignations.com Preregistration is required

New Members Orientation Wednesday, April 10, 2013 8:30am – 12:00pm To register call DAR office 757-8283 GRI (Graduate Realtors Institute) Residential Real Estate Finance Wednesday, May 15, 2013 8:00am – 5:00pm $149 individual course $1525 entire series Call 888-785-4800 or visit www.eDesignations.com Pre-registration is required

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

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New Members Orientation Wednesday, March 13, 2013 8:30am – 12:00pm To register call DAR office 757-8283

Risk Management Shannon Jones, Speaker Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:00am- 12:00pm To register call DAR office 757-8283

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DELTA Association Members, new or seasoned, the 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 offered by CAR such as “Learn My Way” • 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) What is your count on this list?

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45 Hour CE Duane Gomer Seminars

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7 Annual Membership Meeting

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8 WCR Luncheon “ Lead or Be Lead” Rick VanDermyden

11:30am - 1:30pm

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13 New Members Orientation

8:30am - 11:30am

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14 Local Government Relations Committee Meeting

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15-19 AE Institute San Diego

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19 Business Technology Committee Meeting

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Membership Committee Meeting

11:00am - 12:00pm

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Delta Realtor Community Service Foundation

1:30pm - 3:00pm

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YPN Group Meeting

11:00am - 12:00pm

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21 Executive Committee Meeting

12:00pm - 1:00pm

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21 Strategic Planning Committee Meeting

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26 Budget & Finance Committee Meeting

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26 Education Committee Meeting

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27 Bylaws Committee Meeting

10:00am - 11:00am

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28 Board of Directors Meeting

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DAR CLOSED Good Friday

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Public Relations Committee Meeting

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10 New Members Orientation

8:30am - 12:00pm

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11 Local Government Relations Committee Meeting

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12 WCR Luncheon “The Secrets of a Successful Exchange”

11:30am - 1:30pm

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16 Business Technology Committee Meeting 9:00am - 10:00am

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Membership Committee Meeting

11:00am - 12:00pm

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Delta Realtor Community Service Foundation

1:30am - 3:00pm

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GRI Risk Management

8:00am - 5:00pm

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YPN (Young Professional Network) Group Meeting

11:00am - 1:00pm

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18 Executive Committee Meeting

12:00pm - 1:00pm

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18 Strategic Planning Committee Meeting

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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19 Bowling Tournament

2:00pm - 7:00pm

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23 Budget & Finance Committee Meeting

10:00am - 11:00am

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Risk Management with Shannon Jones

23 Education Committee Meeting

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