Delta Currents October 2013

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contributions to the REALTOR® Action Fund.

weather in the Bay Area is generally

year, and a large number of DAR members

2013 DAR PRESIDENT SCOTT MACINTYRE

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THE MARKET HEATING UP? October

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The Delta Harvest Run had 719 runners this

the mildest time of the year.

helped Wendy

scorching hot days fade

in getting this event

evenings tend to cool down.

is coming up

market should heat up.

5, and Cathleen

October should show

working hard on

September. Kids are back

evening. Replica will

over, and people get back

thru the night, and we

The winds die down, the

Shearer as volunteers

away, and the mornings &

done. Rocktoberfest

If history holds true the

Saturday, October Griebling has been

an uptick in sales over

promoting this fun

in school, vacations are

be rockin’ & rolling

to their routines. For many

are anticipating great

this is time to get into the home buying

weather and a good time. Remember that

temporary jump, and inventories don’t

support local scholarships and food banks.

this summer. Remember that many

I just got out of the packed room for the

mode. Rates are moving down after a

seem to be in short supply as they were

all monies made from the Foundation events

buyers want to close before year’s end

Carol Rodoni “State of the Economy” seminar

included in a purchase.

Home Buyers Protection. If you have never

So now that the heat is over, the kids

say more with one breath then most of us

vacation, get back in the groove, call

outlook on the next three to four years for our

do to help them achieve their goals by

give it your all during this time, and you will

to take advantage of tax breaks that are

sponsored by Diana Esias at First American heard Carol speak, shame on you. She can

are back in school, and you’ve had your

can say in a day. She has a very positive

your past clients, and see what you can

ndustry. Don’t let it pass you by: be ready to

year’s end. FINISH STRONG!

be rewarded for your hard work.

Member Participation in 2013 showed a

Melanie Akey will be the Chair of the DAR

Last Tuesday’s Pittsburg/Antioch

is looking for Member volunteers to work

affiliates, amd Wednesday’s Brentwood/

membership and the public regarding issues

thru rate on our own Delta Currents

that our members make to our communities.

favorable trend related to DAR activities.

Public Relations Committee in 2014. She

marketing meeting had 30+ agents and

with her to get the word out to both our

Oakley meeting had over 60. Our click

facing our industry and the contributions

Newsletter is one of the highest in

If you would like to be a part of this great

the Bay Area. So were our monetary DELTACURRENTS

committee contact Melanie at 925 354 0515.

OCTOBER 2013 Delta Association of REALTORS速 3428 Hillcrest Avenue, Suite 200, Antioch, CA 94531 Phone 925 757 8283

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

Fax 925 757 8393 info@deltaaor.com

STAFF John Bedford, Association Executive john@deltaaor.com Tonia Nielsen, Chief Operations Officer tonia@deltaaor.com Jean Ruelas, Manager- Retail Operations jean@deltaaor.com

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

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.

Delta Currents is published by Michelle Manos Design.

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

Ron Greenslade, Chief Financial Officer rong@deltaaor.com Barbara Baham, Members Service Director barbara@deltaaor.com

2013 DAR HOURS

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

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The Third Annual Delta Harvest Run, a major fundraiser for your Delta REALTORS® Community Service Foundation, was held Sunday September 15. The event has tripled in size and participation, with over 700 runners from all over America and Canada taking the starting line for the 1/2 Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Family Fun Run Races. In addition, the Pasta Feed fundraiser, held the night before the race at the Diamond Hills Athletic Club, was also a success, with over 150 hungry attendees.

Congratulations & kudos to Wendy Shearer (Race Director and DRCSF Board Member), The DRCSF Board, and the HUGE support crew of REALTORS®, Affiliates, and volunteers for their hard work and time spent in making this event the “runaway” success it has become! Take a bow, gang! Special thanksRick Felix for all the wonderful photographs!

3rd Annual Delta Harvest Run: A

Runaway Success!

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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.

Mike Stoiber, LUTCF 130 E Leland Rd Ste B Pittsburg, CA. 94565-4954 925-432-2961 Fax 925-432-8219 License #315314

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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

New Members Orientation Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2013 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon To register call DAR office 757-8283

GRI Class Legal Issues Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

To register call GRI at 888-785-4800 or www.eDesignations.com New Members Orientation Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2013 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon To register call DAR office 757-8283 GRI Class Money Making Strategies for Success Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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

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EBRDI Paragon Training Free to MLS Subscribers Steven Pean, Instructor Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013 9 a.m. – 12 noon Paragon 5 Essentials Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Become a CloudCMA Expert and other programs To register call EBRDI at 363-2333 Or logon to EBRDI.com

All Classes are held at the Delta Association of REALTORS®, 3428 Hillcrest Ave., Suite 200,

Antioch, except as otherwise noted

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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)

Oct. 5

DRCSF Rocktoberfest

6 p.m. -11 p.m.

Oct. 8

Public Relations Committee Meeting

9 a.m - 10 a.m.

Oct. 9 – 12 CAR Long Beach Oct. 14

DAR Closed Columbus Day

Oct. 15

Business Technology Committee Meeting

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Oct. 15

Membership Committee Meeting

11 a.m. - 12 noon

Oct. 15

DRCSF Board Meeting

1:30 p.m. -

Oct. 16

New Members Orientation

8:30 a.m. - 12 noon

Oct. 17

Local Government Relations Committee Meeting

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Oct. 17

Executive Committee Meeting

12 noon -1:30 p.m.

Oct. 17

Strategic Planning Committee Meeting

2 p.m. -

Oct. 22

Budget &Finance Committee Meeting

10 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Oct. 22

Education Committee Meeting

2 p.m. -

3 p.m.

Oct. 23

GRI 102-104 Trust Fund Management – Fair Housing 8 a.m. -

5 p.m.

Oct. 23

Bylaws Committee Meeting

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Oct. 24

Board of Directors Meeting

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Nov. 6-7

NAR meeting San Francisco

Nov 11

DAR Closed Veterans Day

Nov. 12

Public Relations Committee Meeting

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Nov 14

Local Government Relations Committee Meeting

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Nov. 14

EBRDI Listingbook

9:30 a.m. - 12 noon

Nov. 14

Executive Committee Meeting

12 noon -

Nov. 14

Strategic Planning Committee Meeting

2 p.m. -

Nov. 19

Business & Technology Committee Meeting

9 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Nov. 19

Education Committee Meeting

11 a.m. - 12 noon

Nov. 19

DRCSF Board Meeting

1:30 p.m. -

Nov 20

Bylaws Committee Meeting

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Nov. 21

Board of Directors Meeting

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Nov. 26

Budget & Finance Committee Meeting

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Nov. 26

Education Committee Meeting

2 p.m. -

Nov. 27

DAR Closed Half Day

12 noon -

3 p.m.

2 p.m.

3 p.m.

3 p.m.

3 p.m.

5 p.m.

DAR Closed

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Maria Williams Prudential California Realty 2510 Sand Creek Rd., Brentwood 634-3200 FAX 634-3393 Steven Tejada Realty World Pigati & Russell 100 Cartona Way, Brentwood 513-4004 FAX 513-4330 Amber Eschwig RE/MAX Blue Line 5005 Lone Tree Way, Ste. C, Antioch 754-6100 FAX 298-4008 Janet Mass RE/Max Blue Line 2200 Sand Creek Rd, Ste. E, Brentwood 634-4500 FAX 298-4008

BROKERS Lisa Hultz Lisa Hultz, Broker 233 Rolando Ave., Brentwood 634-1116 FAX 240-9020

AFFILIATES Jason Whitney Whitney Tile 1217 Silverton Way, Brentwood 525-5862 FAX 516-0082

MEMBERS ON THE MOVE Meghan Diehl is now with J. Rockcliff Realtors at 1700 North Main St., Walnut Creek 280-8500 FAX 280-8599 Rosa Ramos is now with Prudential California Realty at 2510 Sand Creek Rd., Brentwood 634-3200 FAX 634-3393 Trudy Vierra is now with Prudential California Realty at 2510 Sand Creek Rd., Brentwood 634-3200 FAX 634-3393 Marcy Torres is now with The McClearen Group at P.O. Box 1591, Discovery Bay 240-3666 Nicholas Smith is now with RE/MAX Blue Line at 5005 Lone Tree Way, Ste., C, Antioch 754-6100 FAX 754-6120 Robin Nelson is now with WR Properties at 561 First St., Brentwood 634-3100 FAX 634-3190

Craig McClearen The McClearen Group P.O. Box 1591, Discovery Bay 240-3666 John Canning WR Properties 651 First St., Brentwood 634-3100 FAX 634-3190

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