{RE}source | October 2010

i. 10 / vol. III

October

2010

Monthly Newsletter of the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS速

www.samcar.org

in this issue...

DEFEATED

Myth Busters

Proposed Sewer Lateral Inspection at Point of Sale in San Carlos page 4

SAMCAR Message from the President page 1 Message from the Executive page 2 Spaghetti Feed Raised $9,000 pages 7 & 8 SAMCAR Foundation Holiday Season Auction page 9 The Tech Detective: REBarCamp San Mateo County page 10

CAR dispels misinformation regarding new healthcare reform bill pages 5 & 6

Legislative South San Francisco Code Enforcement page 3 Defeated: Proposed Sewer Lateral Inspection at Point of Sale in San Carlos page 4

Advisory

SAMCAR Endorsed Candidates in November 2 General Election page 4

South San Francisco Code Enforcement

Register to Vote!

Deadline is October 18

CAR

page 3

Myth Busters!

CAR dispels misinformation regarding new healthcare reform bill pages 3 & 4

2011 Installation

sponsorship opportunities and tickets available pages 1 & 2

NAR NAR Hails Bill to Hasten Lender Response to Short Sale Requests page 6

MLS MLSListings Inc. Updates pages 7 & 8

Message from your 2010 President

monthly newsletter of the

San Mateo County Association of realtors®

Jennifer F. Tasto

2010 SAMCAR President

www.samcar.org tel. (650) 696-8200 fax (650) 342-7509 Board of Directors 2010 President President Elect Region 25 Chair Director Director Director Director Foundation Chair Treasurer Director Director Director Affiliate Director Director Director

Jennifer Tasto Susan Vaterlaus Olivia T. Edwards Eric Berggren Robert Brisbane John Clifford Bobbi Decker Suzan Getchell-Wallace Phillip Houston Karon Knox Anne Oliva Dennis Pantano Edgar Tulcanaza Diane Wilson David Zigal

Editorial Team Michon Coleman Director of Government Affairs Dalen Gilbrech Publications Designer

Our Vision The Voice for Real Estate Professionals and Property Owners in San Mateo County.

REALTORS®

Helping Others to Achieve the

American Dream & Building Communities

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s REALTORS® we certainly know the benefits of home ownership and stable housing. The news media constantly states how important the real estate market is to the health of our economy. Lately, we have heard that the real estate re-sale market has been the lowest in years. Yet, the benefits of home ownership still remain. It is not just about the personal tax benefits or the spending of dollars in the communities where we live.

There are substantial benefits of home ownership beyond the economic ones. Families develop roots where they live; people are more invested in the civic, educational and social issues that affect their communities.

There is greater participation of people if issues affect them directly in how they live and work.

We, as REALTORS® truly have a direct affect on home ownership. Buyers and sellers look to us for our expertise and professionalism when it comes to buying or selling a home. For instance, buyers want to know about schools or school districts or how to get a loan; sellers want to know what to do to make their house sell for the best price possible. The concept of buying or selling a home may be a simple concept to understand. The reality is that there is much more involved, whether it is economically and/or emotionally. That is why despite the fact that a large percentage of buyers begin their home search on the internet they still need a REALTOR® to carry out that goal.

As it was stated in a recent article from NAR, “Home ownership has been an essential element of the American Dream for decades and continues to be so even today.” Truly, we as REALTORS® have the very serious responsibility to make that dream happen!

join us at the 2011 installation December 9 at Green Hills Country Club

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Sponsorship Opportunities Available! www.samcar.org/Events Sponsorship packages include acknowledgement in event material and announcements, program advertisement space and tickets to the event. Learn more at samcar.org/events.

Message from the Executive Officer

October 2010

Welcome New Members

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The following members joined in September 2010

Steve Blanton, RCE, CAE SAMCAR Executive Officer

Lock Box Update

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f you had the opportunity to attend one of the sessions on our future lock box options that samcar hosted recently you saw some pretty intriguing possibilities. If the volume of e-mail I have received as result of these presentations is any indication, many samcar members are extremely interested in the new possibilities we have open to us.

Some time back samcar established a lock box taskforce to review our options prior to expiration of current lock box agreement in March of 2012.

The presentations that occurred at samcar revolved around updating our current supra lock box system. As any practicing agent knows about half of the lock boxes currently in use in samcar’s territory are the older gray boxes and half are the newer blue boxes. supra is on the verge of releasing an even newer box as well.

Continued use of the gray boxes precludes us from updating to newer keys that update themselves automatically and do not need to be cradled.

Another advantage of all blue boxes is that infrared enabled cell phones can be programmed to open lock boxes. These cell phones also would update themselves automatically. supra will be unveiling a new lockbox in the first part of 2011. This box features a bigger key safe, and is compatible with both infrared and Bluetooth technology. This would open up the possibility of using many more devices as lock box keys.

As we review our options cost and compatibility are also key considerations. We always want to keep the cost of doing business as low as possible for samcar members. We also know that you may frequently travel to other jurisdictions to show property and that being able to use your key there is important to you, so we are working towards a solution that allows for the greatest possible compatibility between Boards.

We have not signed a contract yet and are still investigating all of our options. So, by all means feel free to drop me an e-mail (steve@samcar.org) and let me know what your thoughts are. join us at the 2011 installation December 9 at Green Hills Country Club

To purchase tickets call Nasreen Wills at SAMCAR, (650) 696-8220 Featuring SAMCAR’s REALTOR®, Affiliate and Community Service of the Year Awards, along with the installation of the 2011 President and Board of Directors.

Realtors® John Anthony Alcantar, Coldwell Banker Stephen Bellingham, Alain Pinel Realtors® Kari Ann Daheb, DNH Realty Solutions Inc. Ture Elowson, Coldwell Banker Carrie Jaron, Intero Real Estate Services Allen C. Jones, Intero Real Estate Services Wella H. Kuo, Prudential California Stephanie Liu, Allwin Properties Tish Niehans, Patricia L Niehans, Broker Nelson Panlasigui, Exit Excel Realty Tere White, Prudential California FHD

Affiliates George Burgess, The Panos Agency

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Government Affairs

October 2010

This is to advise that South San Francisco’s Fire Department

South San Francisco CODE ENFORCEMENT

is charged with the responsibility of code enforcement. When you call for a smoke detector inspection, please note the following three items will be inspected: » Smoke detectors » Water heaters (strapped, and raised 18 inches) » Quick release safety bars on windows As well, the City is actively reviewing the properties entered on its “Abandoned and Distressed Residential Properties Registration” list.

Fire Chief Philip White met with Government Affairs and has provided assurances that the Department will work with REALTORS® to ensure that any code violations and the necessary repairs do not obstruct the sale of the home, whenever possible.

To that end, the City has hired a liaison to assist REALTORS® and property owners: Aimee Greco Safety Inspector & Distressed Property Specialist may be reached at (650) 829-4327.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact Government Affairs staff if you have any difficulty with the city staff, and you need assistance, call (650) 696-8200.

news from the September Combined Meeting

lead paint Renovators Requirements Contributed by Julie Ziemelis

At the Combined Tour meeting on September 7 Steve Rush, (President, On-Site Inspections) shared information with the attendees about the requirements for ensuring compliance with the lead paint requirements.

Mr. Rush shared a flow chart of information created by the EPA called “The EPA’s Lead Program Rule At A Glance” that helps REALTORS® determine if a certified lead paint renovator needs to be contacted to do a renovation project that disturbs painted surfaces on a pre-1978 house and/or if you are required to distribute a lead paint pamphlet. The Rule sheet points out that if the renovator is getting paid they must know if they have to distribute the lead based paint information pamphlet or comply with training, certification, and work practice requirements. Certified firms using

certified renovators must perform renovations.

The rules are the most stringent on homes, apartments or childcare facilities that have children under the age of 6 residing there. Here are key points from the EPA flow chart: If renovation work needs to be performed on a pre-1978 home, a certified lead paint renovator DOES NOT need to be utilized if: 1. The work only consists of minor repairs or maintenance that disturbs less than 6 square feet of painted surfaces per room for interior activities or 20 square feet for painted surfaces in an exterior area.

2. The dwelling has been determined to be free of lead-based paint by either a certified inspector or risk assessor, or the renovated components have been determined to be lead free by an inspector using a certified EPA testing kit.

3. Housing is a zero-bedroom dwelling, (studio apartments, dormitories, etc.)

4. Housing is for the elderly or disabled and no children under six reside or are expected to reside there.

5. The work is a lead abatement project.

To obtain a copy of the Lead Program guidelines and rules, visit the Environmental Protection Agency’s website at www.epa.gov or simply do a Google Search for EPA’s Lead Program.

Government Affairs

October 2010

Proposed

Sewer Lateral Inspection

at Point of Sale

The City of San Carlos was sued by SF Baykeeper because of sanitary sewage overflows (SSOs) into the San Francisco Bay. Pursuant to a consent decree, the City has to reduce its number of annual SSOs down to 2, by 2017.

SAMCAR Endorsed Candidates

At the September 27 City Council meeting, the Public Works Department presented the Council with a comprehensive sewer lateral inspection ordinance that in part, would require inspection and repair of private laterals at the point of sale.

Rich Gordon

SAMCAR strongly opposed the point of sale provision, explaining to the Council that it was an inefficient method, since less than 2 percent of the homes in San Carlos sell each year. We also noted the inequity of a point of sale mandate, since it places a community-wide burden on the shoulders of a small group: those buying or selling a home. SAMCAR also encouraged the City to take more proactive, aggressive steps to reduce the number of SSOs by 2017, because relying upon point of sale would place the City in jeopardy of getting sued again.

candidate for San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, District 3

The Council heard all of SAMCAR’s concerns and in a unanimous 5-0 vote, stripped the point of sale mandate from the proposed ordinance.

candidate for California State Assembly, 21st District

Don Horsley

Barbara Arietta

candidate for City Council, Pacifica

Len Stone

candidate for City Council, Pacifica

Susan Vellone

candidate for City Council, Pacifica get registered to vote!

REGISTER TO VOTE

Deadline to Register is October 18

It’s the best thing you can do for your business.

Now more than ever, REALTORS® voices need to be heard.

80% of REALTORS® are registered to vote, but we can do better! Join other REALTORS® and become an active participant in the political process… REGISTER TO VOTE. SAMCAR has launched a voter registration drive to increase our political influence and protect our profession. Help us to update our records and to confirm that all of our members are registered to vote.

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Check Your Status!

If you would like to REGISTER TO VOTE, it has never been easier. Go to www.RealtorsVote.com and register. It’s that simple.

If you ARE REGISTERED to vote, let us know so we can update our records. Go to www.RealtorActionCenter.com/vote to update your information.

Vote Realtor Party ®

Deadline to Register to Vote is Monday, October 18, 2010

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Legislative Update

October 2010

rm o n f io e at re r m or thca f n l isi hea m ls ew e sp ng n i R d rdi A C ega r

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Health Care Tax Does Not Alter Capital Gains Exclusions Misinformation has been spreading around the Internet that the Obama Administration will finance the new health care legislation with a tax on real estate.

There are a number of emails going viral, regarding proposed mandatory energy retrofits and new taxes embedded in the new healthcare reform bill. Following, please find information that clears up the confusion.

C.A.R. would like to clarify.

The new law imposes a 3.8% tax for households in the top tax brackets on “unearned income.”

This includes capital gains. However, this will not impact the exclusion on capital gains earned from the sale of a primary residence up to $250,000 for individuals and up to $500,000 for married couples.

The 3.8% tax will only apply to capital gains above the normal exclusion.

Myth Busters continued on page 6

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Thursday, December 9, 2010 5 p.m. Social / 6:30 p.m. Dinner

Green Hills Country Club 500 Ludeman Lane, Millbrae

Legislative Update

October 2010

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Myth Busters continued from page 5

NAR Legislative Update

No Mandatory Retrofits in Energy and Security Bill

NAR Hails Bill to Hasten Lender Response to

Misinformation has been spreading around the Internet regarding HR 2454, the “American Clean Energy and Security Act”. CAR would like to clarify, HR 2454 would impose the following: » No mandatory retrofit requirements! Retrofits are incentivized through financial programs but are not mandatory. Because these programs are subsidized with taxpayer money, should a homeowner choose to do a retrofit and take advantage of the taxpayer subsidized program, then they would have to do an inspection before and after the improvement to ensure the taxpayers are getting their money’s worth. Again, this is optional and is not mandatory. » The labeling program is only for NEW properties.

Existing properties will not have to have energy labels. » The national building code requirement is weaker than what is already in California, and in fact the bill allows other states to adopt California’s building code to be in compliance with the new national standard. » The term “Cap & Trade” in fact has absolutely nothing to do with real estate and is in reference to the section of the bill that deals with industrial emissions. » The bill was well over a 1,000 pages, but NAR and CAR stayed focused on the real estate related provisions, a minor section of the bill, and were successful in ensuring their impact on real estate was not harmful to the industry.

Short Sale Requests Homeowners who are

underwater with their mortgage may find that relief is on the way from a bill strongly supported by the National Association of Realtors® that would impose a deadline on lenders to respond to short-sale requests.

The legislation, H.R. 6133, “Prompt Decision for Qualification of Short Sale Act of 2010,” was offered on September 16th in Congress

by U.S. Reps. Robert Andrews (D-N.J.) and Tom Rooney (R-Fla.).

The bill would require lenders to respond to consumer short sale requests within 45 days.

“The short sale, which requires lender approval, is an important instrument for homeowners who owe more than their home is worth,” said NAR President Vicki Cox Golder, owner of Vicki L. Cox & Associates in Tucson, Ariz. “While the lending community has worked to improve the size and training of their short sales staffs, they still have a long way to go on improving response times.”

“As the leading advocate for homeownership issues, NAR believes that quicker attention to the short sales process is vital to help homeowners who are underwater and their communities, as well as the nation’s economy,” said Golder.

The number of potential short sale properties is rising across the country. According to NAR data, in the second quarter of 2010, Nevada, California, Florida and Arizona are states where significant shares of all properties on the market are potential short sales: 32 percent, 28 percent, 27 percent and 24 percent, respectively.

We will keep you informed as this legislation moves through Congress.

More information www.realtor.org/government_affairs/gapublic/american_clean_energy_security_act?lid=ronav0022

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Reserve your ad spot today! Contact Dalen Gilbrech at SAMCAR: dalen@samcar.org or (650) 696-8206

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news from the Charity Spaghetti Feed & Auction

October 2010

Raised

$9,000 Contributed by Julie Ziemelis

When Corrin Trowbridge showed up dressed as a St. Pauli girl to compete against his wife, Virginia, “Mrs. T,” during the arm wrestling contest, most attendees knew they were at a very special event! In fact, it was a very special evening as 170 attendees came together to raise $9,000 for the SAMCAR Foundation and the San Bruno Fire Fund.

“The Special Events Committee worked hard to set a special tone to the Spaghetti Feed this year in light of the fundraising effort for the San Bruno Fire Fund. Special thanks to John Marshall and Marsetti Landscaping for designing and donating the beautiful table centerpieces which were sold to attendees to directly benefit the Fire Fund,” said Ann Palermo, Special Events Committee Chair. “The Committee volunteers and SAMCAR staff really dedicated themselves to promoting the event to make the

night a success. Thank you to the work of these fantastic people! I knew it would be a night to remember when Corrin, the ‘Mystery Man’ arm wrestled Virginia!”

Kudos to the live and silent auction donors who contributed gifts ranging from home cooked meals, to a day on the Bay, to a coastal getaway. Also, to the SAMCAR Board of Directors for donating the tasty dessert buffet, AMS Bekins Moving and Storage for sponsoring the arm wrestling trophies.

Thanks to pro-arm wrestling stars Jason Born, Virginia Trowbridge, Rick Whipple, Sasha Martinez, Valmar Figueredo, SPAGHETTI continued on page 8

MLSLISTINGS, INC. UPDATE

RPR

Now Available at pro.mlslistings.com Subscribers now have a new button on the homepage at

pro.mlslistings.com: a link to the REALTORS® Property Resource™ (RPR), empowering MLSListings’ REALTORS® as the go-to source for trusted, complete, and reliable data about real estate and homeownership.

An initiative of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), RPR is an online real estate library/archive that will provide real estate professionals with comprehensive data never before

aggregated in one location.

When fully implemented, RPR will include public record information, details of prior transactions, MLS-provided information, zoning information, transfer tax information, neighborhood, school, demographic and psychographic information, maps, trends and more. RPR also features a mobile app compatible with most mobile devices.

As the first large-scale MLS to officially roll out RPR, MLSListings subscribers have exclusive access to the introductory site; MLSListings’ reciprocal access partners will not be able to access the information. The introductory rollout will contain most of the features planned for RPR; zoning information will be added at a later date.

R P R = REALTORS® Property Resource™ an online real estate library/archive that will provide real estate professionals with data on every property in the United States.

Learn more at

blog.narrpr.com

news from the Charity Spaghetti Feed & Auction

October 2010

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SPAGHETTI continued from page 7

Jeremy Clark and Paula Carpe! (A special thanks to Corrin and Virginia Trowbridge, for bringing in a very creative flavor for the Coast team!) A BIG congratulations to the winners: Sasha Martinez and Jason Born!

“SAMCAR volunteers do an amazing job to throw a fun event to provide our members with networking opportunities and a memorable time. However, we are very thankful that you, the real estate community, came together to do something wonderful to support our community”, said Suzan Getchell-Wallace, SAMCAR Foundation Chair. “With the funds raised at the Spaghetti Feed, we can support our friends and neighbors in San Bruno after the disaster they experienced, as well as provide grants to organizations that help residents throughout San

Thank you to the Special Events Committee, Board of Directors, SAMCAR staff and the attendees for a very successful evening! suzan getchell-wallace SAMCAR Foundation Chair

Mateo County. Thank you to the Special Events Committee, Board of Directors, SAMCAR staff and the attendees for a very successful evening!”

MLSLISTINGS, INC. UPDATE

Online

Matrix Training Opportunities Double for

October/November

MLSListings, Inc.’s Education and Outreach Services department has expanded its online Matrix training offerings in advance of Nov. 15, the official cut-over after which the MLS search, client, reports and other functions will be conducted exclusively in Matrix.

The live webcast schedule will double its offerings beginning in October, to two classes each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; one at 10:00am and one at 1:00pm. Online classes are limited to 25 participants each, and subscribers are encouraged to sign up soon to secure their space. The Matrix Basics, Matrix Masters and

CMA/Realist course will be offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.

For more information on these courses and to register for an upcoming webcast, visit the Events page at MyNewPro.

MLSListings, Inc. Now Accepting AMEX MLSListings, Inc. is pleased to announce that in response

to subscribers’ requests, it now accepts American Express in addition to Visa and MasterCard as accepted methods of payment. Subscribers can visit the secure My Info page on pro.mlslistings.com to pay subscription renewal bills, settle fees and handle other payment transactions, and also visit the MLSListings, Inc. Store to purchase any of our third-party products using their American Express card.

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October 2010

Foundation Update

Paddles up!

SAMCAR Foundation

Holiday Season Auction Beckons Bidders and Donors!

Contributed by Julie Ziemelis

Come to the Combined Tour meeting

on November 2 at 8:30 a.m. and be prepared for a morning filled with creativity, community spirit, generosity and fun as the Affiliate Council members kick off the holiday season with a Holiday Season Auction! All proceeds from the auction will benefit the SAMCAR Foundation and Second Harvest Food Bank to help serve our community during the upcoming holiday season.

Members of the real estate community are invited to decorate and donate a seasonal arrangement or basket, which will be auctioned to the attendees at the Combined Tour meeting. The success of this event is based upon the creativity and generosity of our members in providing items for

the auction. If you would like to donate an arrangement, cornucopia of goodies or a basket, please let us know by October 22 by calling SAMCAR Special Events Coordinator Nasreen Wills at (650) 696-8220 or by e-mail at nasreen@samcar.org or or by e-mailing Virginia Trowbridge at virginia.ctrowbridge@farmersagency.com. You can include fun and creative gifts with your seasonal donation to create a bidding frenzy! Let fall, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, or Christmas serve as your inspiration.

Do you like to shop and get a start on your holiday gift giving? This is a perfect way to support a great cause, get into the spirit of the holiday season and bid on great gifts that are tax deductible!

“The auction raised $4000 last year, which helped feed hundreds of people for the holiday season in San Mateo County. There is a deep need in San Mateo County for meals for our community and neighbors. What a great opportunity for SAMCAR members to not only help San Mateo County Second Harvest Food Bank, but also experience the fun and the spirit of giving.” stated Suzan Getchell-Wallace, SAMCAR Foundation Chair. “We look forward to seeing you at the Auction to share the spirit of the season.”

Would you like to donate a basket for the auction?

Call Nasreen Wills at SAMCAR (650) 696-8220 by October 22

Education

October 2010

the tech detective

REBarCamp San Mateo County an educational potpurri Contributed by Julie Ziemelis

“What’s a REBarCamp?” many members

asked as they learned of a new way to learn about real estate technology. 100 REALTORS® attended the first REBarCamp San Mateo County in Redwood City on September 20 to find out what the “un-conference” experience was all about.

Here are a few highlights from the event:

education »16 social media/internet marketing seminars were offered throughout day. » The sessions covered topics geared towards both the 101 level and the experienced tech user. » Presenters/moderators were professional consultants, all of whom came for free. » The session rooms were abuzz with conversation, sharing and questions. » We received great feedback about people learning new technology, and gaining a better understanding of social media, like Facebook, to grow their business and seeing new technology demonstrated live, such as QR codes. cool facts » SAMCAR is the first real estate Association to have actively sponsored and implemented a REBarCamp in California. (In fact, the California Association of REALTORS® has seen the value of REBarCamps and is co-sponsoring one the day before the CAR Expo in October, and a REBarCamp is planned for the day before the NAR conference in New Orleans. » A Facebook business page and blog were created around the event. Over 135 “fans” are on the business page and over 150 people came to the event blog for information and to register. » SAMCAR is actively engaging in these

types of events to showcase the Association as a leader in providing real estate technology education to our REALTOR® members.

Thank you to the following sponsors for their generous support: SAMCAR 885 Woodside CORT Furniture MLS Listings.com Broadview Mortgage Clikbrix.com Roost Eco Joe Staged4More Trowbridge Insurance Rapattoni Corporation The Examiner Gatelist Women’s Council of REALTORS® San Mateo County Chapter All American Self Storage Sprint A huge thank you goes to the co-organizers of the event, Jim Somers, Alain Pinel REALTORS® and Cindy Lin, Staged4More. Their help was invaluable in ensuring a successfully planned event. Special thanks to Alan Louie, for all his hard work in setting up and tearing down the event, Virginia Trowbridge for her assistance with logistics, Brendan Aiello and Morgan Pickney for their help the day of the event and to all the folks who brought their inquisitive attitudes, open minds, notebooks and enthusiasm to the event. Look for more RE/Tech offerings coming soon!

Thursday

October 28

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. located at SAMCAR cost: FREE instructor: Mike Lacey (Sprint)

Learn — How to increase your productivity using smart phones — The latest smart phone applications geared specifically towards real estate — How to be your own Wifi hot spot — How to take your business to the next level with the right technology — How to work from “the cloud” on your smart phone — How to walk a client through a virtual home tour from your smart phone — Which smart phone is best for you, your business and your budget

Platforms To Be discussed — Blackberry — Android — Windows Mobile — iPhone

Mike Lacey, Regional Account Manager, from Sprint will lend his in-depth expertise on smart phone technology and applications and will also bring a variety of mobile devices/smart phones so you can see how they work, get an idea of what they can do and more!

To sign up, please call

(650) 696-8200

Space is limited, registration required.

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oCtoBeR 2010 Weekly Education, Events & Tour Calendar Classes & Events October 6 10 – 11:30 a.m. (also on October 25)

OCTOBER 1 – 8

Su 26 03

Mo 27 04

Tu 28 05

We 29 06

Th 30 07

Fr 01 08

www.samcar.org/calendar MLsListings: essentials of Matrix

Basic skills Matrix search application: Navigation, inputting Search queries, map search, Reporting & Results Options, Driving Directions, Adding Search Fields. Cost: FREE | Location: SAMCAR | Register: (650) 696-8200

Marketing Meetings Tuesday, October 5

October 6 2 – 3:30 p.m.

MLSListings: Mastering Matrix

October 13 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

the art of a short sale

8:30 a.m.

October Combined Tour Elks Lodge 229 West 20th Avenue San Mateo

October 15 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

LunCH & LeaRn: Hands-on Microsoft eXCeL address Book

Presentations:

October 15 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

GRi 106: Money Making strategies for success

October 18

deadline to Register to Vote in november General election

October 21 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Advanced skill: Sorting Results, Statistics, CMA’s, Area Statistics, Customizing Results, Building Hotsheets, Emailing Results & Auto Emailing.

Location: SAMCAR | Cost: Free | Register: (650) 696-8200

Attend and receive several free bonuses including workbooks, legal kits, and more. Earn 6 hours of DRE continuing education credit. Cost: $299 Location: SAMCAR | Register: www.theartofashortsale.com or (408) 391-7299 Excel address books let you easily add and delete information and keep everything organized; set up a mail merge to print letters, address labels and envelopes. Cost: FREE, available to SAMCAR members only.

Location: SAMCAR | Register: (650) 696-8200 Location: SAMCAR | Cost: $149 Registration: http://www.eDesignations.com or 888-785-4800

October 18 is the last day to register to vote in the November 2 Election.

Learn More: www.shapethefuture.org

the Power of Renovation financing and How it Can Help You Close More Transactions

Highlights: High-Level Overview and Basic Guidelines; Renovation Sample Scenarios; Writing an Offer on a Property In Need of Renovation; Buyer Benefits; Realtor Benefits. Instructor: Ed Rogers, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Cost: FREE | Location: SAMCAR | Register: (650) 696-8200

October 25 10 – 11:30 p.m.

MLsListings: essentials of Matrix

October 28 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

sMaRt PHones: solutions, applications, platforms & opportunities

Paul Okada San Mateo County Assessment Board Assessment Appeals 9 a.m. Half Moon Bay Tour Community Center 535 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay 9:30 a.m. Pacifica Tour Community Center 540 Crespi Drive, Pacifica

Cost: FREE | Location: SAMCAR | Register: (650) 696-8200 Instructor Mike Lacey (Regional Account Manager with Sprint) will lend his in-depth expertise on smart phone technology and applications and will also bring a variety of mobile devices/smart phones so you can see how they work, get an idea of what they can do and more!

Cost: FREE | Location: SAMCAR | Register: (650) 696-8200

SAMCAR Board of Directors Meetings October 27 8:30 a.m.

Sa 02 09

saMCaR Board of directors Meeting

Members welcome to attend these monthly meetings. | Location: SAMCAR

Legislative Committee Meetings

www.samcar.org/legislativecommittees

MLS Tour Sheet Deadline Reminder Broker/Property tours Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Location: Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Bureau - 235 Main Street, Half Moon Bay

Coastside Legislative Committee Meeting

deadline to add tours in MLs Mondays, 11 a.m.

Deadlines subject to change for holidays.

October 14 9:30 a.m.

PaCifiCa Legislative Committee Meeting Location: 450 Dondee Way, Suite 7, Pacifica

deadline for Monday holidays prior Friday at 11 a.m.

October 20 9:30 – 11 a.m.

PeninsuLa Legislative Committee Meeting

October 13 9 a.m.

Members welcome to attend these monthly meetings. | Location: SAMCAR

View tour sheet by Monday afternoon

www.samcar.org/tour