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www.samcar.orgMonthly Newsletter of the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS®

February2009

SAMCAR

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In this issue

Message from the CEOpage 1

Message from the Presidentpage 2

New Members | JAN 2009page 2

2009 SAMCAR Installationpages 5, 6

Combined Tour: Legal Updatepage 9

Central Tour: Burlingame Storm Drain Issuepage 10

PRDS Updatepage 9

New Rules for Taxing Gainpage 3

Member involvement inGovernment & Political Affairspage 4

New Legislatorspage 4

January Business Meetingspage 7

MLSMLSListings, Inc. Updatespages 7, 8

NARREALTORS WelcomePresident Obamapage 7

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2009 PresidentPresident Elect

Region 25 ChairDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirector

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Olivia T. EdwardsJennifer TastoMarianne Zanone RushTim AuranEric BerggrenRobert BrisbaneJohn CliffordNini De La Fuente-PecsonBobbi DeckerSuzan Getchell-WallacePhillip HoustonAnne OlivaEdgar TulcanazaSusan VaterlausDavid Zigal

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Copyright © 2009

Our VisionThe Voice for Real Estate Professionals and

Property Owners in San Mateo County.

Message from the Ceo

Philip B. Tedesco, RCE, CAESAMCAR Chief Executive Officer

AlreAdy 2009 is moving quickly! As we end January, I am closely monitoring the membership renewal numbers. This year, we have projected about a 15%

decrease in both the number of renewing members, as well as the number of those joining throughout the year. These projections are on top of a decrease of about 13% in 2008. The membership number is one of the main drivers of the annual budget, so it requires close attention.

During these challenging economic times, we have been meeting to discuss additional ways SAMCAR may be assistive to members. The continual challenge lies in trying to identify the types of education and services needed by those members that may be struggling in this market, while continuing to serve those members that are actively buying and selling.

This year, SAMCAR will continue to offer the “Lunch & Learn” series, taught by a variety of instructors. These hands-on computer sessions teach you how to effectively use Excel, Word and Outlook, in addition to relevant hardware technologies for REALTORS®. The classes are offered free to SAMCAR members. Please see the SAMCAR calendar to find out when the next session is scheduled. These classes have been very well received and fill up quickly, so be sure to sign-up early. Contact Julie Sanchez at (650) 696-8200 for more information or to sign up.

At the Fall Brokers & Managers meeting, Dave Hamerslough spoke about the legal pitfalls of foreclosures. This timely subject drew close to 200 members and we are scheduling a similar program on this topic for the general membership. Keep an eye out for this as the final date and location have not been finalized yet.

As always, please contact me – ptedesco@samcar.org or (650) 696-8221 – if you have any ideas about classes, programs or services that you think SAMCAR should consider offering.

REALTORS®

Welcome New MembersThe Following Members Joined in January 2009

AFFILIATES

Lupe Banderas, Coldwell Banker-DCP & Assoc.

Alex Castillo, Prudential California

Kevin Delehanty, Cornish & Carey Commercial

Suyen Fichet, Century 21 Realty Alliance

Patricia Garcia, Signature Realty & Mortgage

Yuki Horie, Cashin Company

Lisa T. La, Greenfield Realty

John A. Lee, Garrison Properties

George Liu, Century 21 Alliance

Cameron MacBride, RE/MAX Star Properties

Eddie Manio, Prudential California FHD

Herbert Merida, Merida Group

Louie B. Oamar, ZipRealty, Inc.

Connie Louise ONG-Nishikawa, Coldwell Banker Paramount Prop

Alexandra Marie Perdue, Casa Latino Bay Area Realty

Dan Rogers, Reliance Realty Group

Ray C. Sico, ZipRealty, Inc.

Tracey Slagle, Intero Real Estate Services

Jennifer Tan, Reliance Realty Group

Caroline K. Tran, Real Estate Equity Group

Raymond P. Trounday, Coldwell Banker Paramount Prop.

Vandana Arora Varanasi, Prudential California

Theresa Walz, Signature Realty & Mortgage

Jeff Fausett, Home Sweet Home Inspection

Ingrid Westgard, Property I.D.

Message from your 2009 PReSideNt

Olivia Edwards2009 SAMCAR President

dear SAMCAR members, Once again I want to thank SAMCAR’s amazing staff and special events committee for putting

together such a memorable and wonderful Installation on January 10, 2009. I want to share part of the Q&A from my Installation speech, with you as we embark upon 2009, together.

What is your leadership philosophy?None of us is better than all of us. Lead by example.

What are your guiding principles?People are precious. Every obstacle is a lesson to be learned. Always take the high road. What do you mean by taking the high road?It means you do not keep score. You learn to forgive others and do your best to help the people around you.

What or who inspires you?True stories inspire me. From the old days: Moses and Joseph, nowadays: Jim Rohn on personal philosophy and John Maxwell on leadership.

Why should members get involved?We are people who are hungry to do good. Getting involved is one way, a very inspired way.

What will they be missing by not getting involved?Getting involved or participating in events is like seeing the ocean for the first time. How can you describe that experience when one has never seen it before.

What advice can you give to realtors who want to do better in their business?Work harder on yourself than on your job.

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GoveRNMeNt AffAiRS

The 2008 Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA), H.R. 3221, included a $16 billion package of tax incentives intended to facilitate refinancing and also to encourage first-time purchasers to come into the market. These tax incentives required offsets so that the housing package would be revenue neutral. Only one offset was real estate-related. That change, described below, provided $1.4 billion of revenue to “pay for” the $16 billion of incentives. (The balance comes from the credit card industry and from some multinational corporations.)

This real estate-related provision affects only a limited set of circumstances. The new revenue raiser modifies the application of the $250,000/$500,000 exclusion, but ONLY in situations in which an individual who owns a second home converts the second home to use it as his/her principal residence. When the former second home is sold, some portion of the gain may be taxable, even when the owner has lived in the home for the required two of the previous five years. Affected second homes are any residences the individual owns that are not used as a principal residence. Thus, both vacation and rental properties could be affected.

New Rules for Taxing Gain When a Second Home is Converted to a Principal Residence: Changes to the $500,000 Exclusion(Effective January 1, 2009)

Starting January 1, 2009, individuals who convert a second home to a principal residence and then later sell that property will use a fraction to determine the taxable portion of any gain and the amount eligible for the exclusion.

Another way to describe the goal of this change: a principal residence will be eligible for the full $250,000/$500,000 exclusion of gain on sale only when the property is used solely as the owner’s principal residence. (As in the past, gains above the exclusion amount remain taxable.)

The new rule is a so-called “use” test. It requires the owner of a second home that becomes a principal residence to compute the exclusion amount and any taxable gain based on the use of the property. Gains

from investment/rental use will be taxed as investment gains at capital gains rates, just as gains from a second home or investment property would be taxed if the owner had never lived in the residence. Gains from principal residence use will be taxed under principal residence rules and, depending on the amount of the gain, be eligible for part or all of the $250,000/$500,000 exclusion.

Starting January 1, 2009, individuals who convert a second home to a principal residence and then later sell that property will use a fraction to determine the taxable portion of any gain and the amount eligible for the exclusion. The numerator of the fraction will be the amount of time, starting January 1, 2009, that the property is used as a rental or investment property or as a second home. The denominator of the fraction will be the total number of years of ownership, dating from the original purchase date. No appraisals will be required and people who have held properties for a long time will not suffer any disadvantage.

The original policy objective of the $250,000/$500,000 exclusion was to provide tax benefit for property that is used as a principal residence. Thus, the new rule allocates the exclusion only to use as a principal residence. In all events, the full amount of a gain on the sale of the second home that is converted to a principal residence after 2008 will be taxed at lower rates than gains on the sale of a second home that is not converted to principal residence use. This is because

part of the gain associated with use as a principal residence will be non-taxable.

The formula does not penalize individuals who own non-principal residence property before 2009. After 2008, when a second home is converted to a principal residence, the rule of thumb will be that the longer the period of use as a principal residence, the greater the amount of the excludable gain.

For examples of how this exclusion works, please go to:http://www.samcar.org/userfiles/file/GAD09_Examples.pdf

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GoveRNMeNt AffAiRS

We are pleased to announce that Anne Oliva has been named SAMCAR’s FPC (Federal Political Coordinator) to Congresswoman Jackie Speier. Anne and Claire Earley, who has been our long-time FPC to Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, serve as our primary liaisons to our federal legislators. In addition to meeting from time to time with Reps. Eshoo and Speier, here in the district and in Washington, D.C., our FPCs are responsible for communicating with our representatives throughout the year, as real estate-related legislation comes before Congress.

At the state level, Bobbi Decker was appointed as a Key Contact to Assemblyman Jerry Hill, who was recently sworn in as one of newest members of the state Assembly. She joins Tim Auran, who has served for years as our Key Contact to Assemblyman Ira Ruskin. Much like FPCs, Key Contacts are SAMCAR’s primary liaisons to our representatives in the state legislature. In addition to her appointment as a Key Contact,

recently, former county supervisor Jerry Hill was elected to the State Assembly. His departure for the state legislator triggered movement at the local level. Former San Mateo Mayor, Carole Groom, was subsequently appointed to fulfill the remainder of Assemblyman Hill’s term on the County Board of Supervisors. Her departure then left

Bobbi has also been named our 2009 Fundraising Chair. In this capacity, she will help to communicate and emphasize the importance of investing in the REALTOR® Action Fund.

Joining Bobbi as a Key Contact to Assemblyman Hill, is Geoff Craighead. Geoff was SAMCAR’s 2007 President, and currently serves on the Nominating Committee for C.A.R. Over the years, Geoff has represented SAMCAR and played an active role in our political endeavors.

Congratulations to Anne, Bobbi and Geoff on their recent appointments!

Federal Political Coordinatorand Key Contact Appointments

Member Involvement inGovernment and Political Affairs

San Mateo County Board of Supervisors& San Mateo City Council

New Legislatorsa seat open on the San Mateo City Council. On January 22nd, the City Council appointed Fred Hansson to fulfill the remainder of Supervisor Groom’s term. Mr. Hansson will have to run for re-election in this November’s general election, and Supervisor Groom will have to run in 2010, to hold her seat.

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2009 Installation

On Saturday, January 10th at the Hyatt Regency in Burlingame, the San Mateo County Association of

REALTORS® held its annual Installation and Awards event. The event, attended by 220 real estate professionals, served to install the incoming Association President, Olivia Edwards, McGuire Real Estate and the 2009 SAMCAR Board of Directors. The evening also included recognition of outstanding SAMCAR members who have dedicated themselves to the success of organized real estate and to the community.

Installing Officer, Alexis Summerfield, called upon the incoming Board of Directors to adhere to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics and be strong leaders in the real estate community. The 2009 Board of Directors installed were:

Jennifer Tasto, Property Services, President-Elect, John Clifford, Clifford Real Estate, Treasurer, Tim Auran, Tim Auran, REALTOR®, Eric Berggren, Intero Real Estate Services, Robert Brisbane, McGuire Real Estate, Nini de la Fuente-Pecson, Prudential California Realty, Bobbi Decker, Intero Real Estate Services, Suzan Getchell-Wallace, Coldwell Banker Fahey Properties, Phillip Houston, Coldwell Banker, Anne Oliva, Marshall Realty, Edgar Tulcanaza, SOL Prop-erty Management & Loans, Sue Vaterlaus, RE/MAX Dolphin, Marianne Zanone Rush, Region 25 Chair, Coldwell Banker, David Zigal, David Zigal, REALTOR®.

The prestigious 2008 REALTOR® of the Year Award was presented to Bobbi Decker, Intero Real Estate Services, for her continuous energy and tireless enthusiasm in supporting

Above:California State Assemblymember, Ira Ruskin and

2009 SAMCAR President,Olivia Edwards

Right:2009 SAMCAR President Olivia Edwards and

2009 SAMCAR Board of Directors.

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2008 SAMCAR REALTOR® of the Year, Bobbi Decker, Intero Real Estate Services

2008 Community Service Award recipient, Anne Oliva, Marshall Realty, with SAMCAR Director Sue Vaterlaus.

SAMCAR 2008 Affiliate of the Year, Moe Arshad, Old Republic Title, pictured with 2006 Affiliate of the Year,

Maryann Bologna, The Examiner.

Below (Left to right):The C.A.R. Honorary Members For Life who are awarded this designation for being active continuously as an Association member for 25+ years. Susan Woo, Janet Castellino, George Davenport, Connie Huebner, Pierrette O’Connor, Shirley O’Connor, Kaye O’Halloran, Lamont Shadowens.

Left (pictured left to right):NAR Emeritus Designees David Macdonald, Elfriede Ravens, and Al Russell; awarded to those who have been active Association members continuously for 40+ years.

organized real estate as a SAMCAR Board member. Bobbi, a former high school biology teacher, teaches at the Anthony School of Real Estate and has helped develop education for SAMCAR members and motivates new REALTORS®. Bobbi currently serves as SAMCAR’s Fundraising Captain and received the award to a standing ovation.

The 2008 Affiliate of the Year Award was presented to Moe Arshad, Old Republic Title, for going above and beyond the call of duty to service all of his clients and colleagues’ needs. He is known for his dedication to helping others within the real estate community.

The 2009 Community Service Award winner was Anne Oliva, Marshall Realty, for her dedicated service to helping spearhead the “Coats for Kids” fundraising campaign which raises thousands of dollars and hundreds of donated coats each year to local children during the winter. She organized teams to get involved with Strides for Life, as well as participating. She also is involved with Climb California which involved gathering a team to climb the Bank of America stairs and raise money for lung disease. To help raise funds for the SAMCAR Foundation, she devised an arm wrestling contest at the SAMCAR’s annual Spaghetti Feed, which not only added humor to the event, but encouraged attendees to increase their donations to the Foundation.

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NAR uPdAte

MLSListings Perks Program Poised for Launch

CAR uPdAteS

Please be sure to attend yourweekly Tour meetings this month.

The Directors who attended the recent meetingsheld in Monterey, will provide updates regardingthe policies and issues discussed and voted upon!

“Today is truly an historic day for our country. On behalf of NAR’s 1.2 million Realtors®, we welcome the new president and his administration, and pledge to work with him to stabilize the U.S. housing market and set the economy on the road to recovery.

“President Obama has pledged to work with Congress to immediately implement aggressive policies to decrease the number of preventable

foreclosures by helping to reduce mortgage payments for responsible homeowners. We welcome President Obama’s efforts on foreclosure prevention and agree that addressing rising foreclosures and strengthening existing home sales and housing initiatives are critical components to a housing and economic recovery.

“NAR will also continue to focus on policies that will help bring buyers back to the market to reduce inventory and stabilize home prices. This is the only way to successfully improve and sustain the housing market and the nation’s economy.

“The president has a tough job ahead of him with many hurdles. NAR looks forward to working with President Obama and his team, and to quickly move forward with meaningful legislation and policies to help make homeownership once again a part of the great American dream.”

REALTORS® WelcomePresident ObamaThe following is a statement by National Associationof REALtoRs® President Charles MCMillan

MLSLiStiNGS uPdAte

Formerly referred to as its Affinity Program while in development, MLSListings’ Perks Program is poised to launch in the next couple of weeks. MLSListings Perks is a one-stop array of discounted or FREE services available only to our subscribers that will help them close more business. This collection of services will include the following

Point2 Technologies has agreed to provide FREE automated listing syndication to its network of more than 35 real estate website destinations, including Google, Craigslist, Point2 Homes, Cyberhomes, AOL, Yahoo!, Trulia and Zillow. This opt-in service, at each broker’s discretion, meaning there is no need for agents to pay for and re-enter their listings on a site-by-site basis.

Clarus™ MarketMetrics is offering a FREE TRIAL of its customized reports which allow REALTORS® to better understand what is happening in the market and knowledge-ably and intelligently communicate this market insight to clients. MarketMetrics is a web-based set of tools specifically designed to answer the two most important consumer questions: “What’s going on in the current market?” and in light of current conditions, “How should I price my property?”

C.A.R.JanuaryBusinessMeetings

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MLSLiStiNGS uPdAte

Instanet Solution’s DocBox™ document management system will allow brokers and their associates to manage their transaction files online AT A REDUCED COST and grant their clients 24-hour-a-day access to specific transaction documents such as property disclosures, to MLSListings for easy file-sharing via the MLS.

express NewsDebuted January 14

With many new developments happening frequently, MLSListings, Inc. is supplementing its monthly DirectConnect newsletter with a bi-weekly “Express News” sent via email to our subscribers.

Reciprocal

Access

Released

Baynet World, Inc. has agreed to sell its e-agents product suite through MLSListings, with NO SET-UP FEE. The program offers agents a professional website presence with hundreds of customizable templates, custom web pages, IDX MLS Search, personalized website domain name. e-agent users can create custom newsletters, drip email campaigns, and eFlyers along with custom content libraries. Additionally, Baynet has incorporated state of the art customer relationship management and lead generation tools into the e-agent suite.

More information will be available in the“What’s New” section at: http://pro.mlslistings.com

On Thursday, all subscribers were enabled for Single-Sign-On Reciprocal Access to the MLS’s of the San Francisco Association of REALTORS, BAREIS, and MetroList. All subscribers are able to enter free reciprocal listings into 3 key MLS’s in the Bay Area and Central Valley with no additional log-in or password via the newly activated links on MLSListings Pro. They will also be able to search listings in these MLS’s at no charge.

Participants are asked to remember that each MLS has its own set of rules that must be followed when entering and maintaining listings.

During this “soft” (no fanfare) phase of the launch, MLSListings, Inc. has received approximately 20 calls per day, more than half of which are simply general questions.

This “soft” launch will continue for the next several days.This new service is the result of concerted efforts on the part of all the participating MLS’s. It represents ONE step in an evolving, industry-wide effort to bring you a wider geography of MLS data with fewer barriers and costs. This step simply provides the op-tion to enter free reciprocal listings across a large common market area. That area will be enlarged in the next couple of months when the three MLS’s from the East Bay join this effort.

Also in development is a data-share between these MLS’s so that you can use one system to search listings across the entire 17-county area from Mendocino to Monterey and from the coast to the Nevada state line. More information on the East Bay addition and the upcoming data-share will be available later this quarter.

Until the larger Bay Area-wide Reciprocal Access Program is completed, the East Bay MLS’s have extended the promotional access

program through June 30.

Subscribers will need to renew for the second 6 months for an access fee of $49 (CCAR) - $50 (Bay East) - $55

(EBRDI), covering the entire six months, just like before. This program will not allow listing input.

If you’d like to enter listings, the current fee of $25 (EBRDI) -$50 (CCAR/BE)/listing applies.

No initiation fee will be charged. Access through any one program provides access

to listings in all 3 East Bay MLS’s.

Interim East BayPromotional AccessProgram Extended into 2009

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ASSoCiAtioN NewS

At the January 6th Combined Tour Meeting, Marc Weissman gave a witty legal update to a capacity crowd. He reviewed a number of cases with the group, and stressed the point that during most legal conflicts, the only people that really win consistently are the lawyers! He noted that arbitration was a major topic in 2008, and used case examples to highlight what REALTORS® need to consider when they sign binding arbitration contracts.

news fromCoMBiNed touR

PRdS uPdAte

NEW FORMSRBBA-09/08PRDS Buyer/Broker Representation Agreement

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COMING SOONLease/Rental Agreement

Foreclosure is of course, a growing area, and issues related to co-signers paying the difference to the bank if a home is sold at auction, for less than the loan amount, occur frequently.

Mr. Weissman also discussed cases that covered premises liability to warn REALTORS® about lawsuits seeking to make those that carry insurance coverage pay hefty amounts due to plaintiffs who go after those with the deep pockets. The last topic covered was licensing cases. Specifically, Mr. Weissman said that if a contractor does not have a license, or if he does not cover all of his workers with workman’s compensation insurance, the homeowner does not need to pay the contractor for the work completed.

Please attend the next Combined Tour meeting on Tuesday, February 3 to hear a C.A.R. update from your C.A.R. Directors who have returned from the conferences in Monterey.

We encourage you to considerattending the following:

feBRuARy 8 | Chinese New Year

feBRuARy 2009 | Black History Month

MARCh 22 | Norouz (Persian New Year)

APRiL 18 | Dia de los Niños

Each event will be held at:The San Mateo Main Library55 W. Third Avenue, San Mateo

Let your clients know that your SAMCAR Foundation has helped to make this cultural celebration series a reality! For more information please visit the San Mateo Library’s website at:

www.smplibrary.org

PRDSUpdateNEWForms

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ASSoCiAtioN NewS

On January 13th at the San Mateo tour meeting, Burlingame Mayor Ann Keighran and Syed Murtuza, Burlingame Director of Public Works gave an update regarding the city’s urgent storm drain needs. Previously, the city put a bond measure on the ballot to raise the millions of dollars needed to fix the system. Ultimately, the measure did not get the needed 2/3rd majority for passage. Undaunted, the City is determined to deal with this problem now, despite current economic conditions. The risks posed to property and public safety during each storm that strikes the system, are simply too great to leave unresolved.

The city now proposes creating a property-related fee to provide the funding needed to upgrade the system. The fees would be equitable, based on the impervious area/square footage of the property and would be collected for the next 30 years. The fees would be approximately $150 a month for a single family home, $45-50 a month for a condominium, and $225

Burlingame Mayor& Staff Discuss

StormDrainIssue

a month for commercial buildings. If passed, it is estimated that the upgrades could be completed within 8 years.

A public hearing is slated for January 20th. Thereafter, all property owners will be given the opportunity to vote by mail between April 5th and May 5th. A simple majority is needed for approval and implementation. If the fee is approved, a citizen’s oversight committee will be established to provide advice and counsel to the city.

For more information about this issue and how you can help, please contact Michon Coleman, your Government Affairs Director. She has copies of the brochures explaining the fees and need for repairs.

news fromCeNtRAL touR

You can also locate additional information at:www.stormdrains@burlingame.org

Burlingame Mayor Ann Keighran (center) and SyedMurtaza (second from right) with SAMCAR Directors

(left to right) Phillip Houston, David Zigal and Bobbi Decker

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Classes & Events

Weekly Education, Events & Tour CalendarFEBRUARY 2009

February 59:30 a.m.

PAciFicA Legislative committee MeetingLocation: RE/MAX Dolphin - 450 Dondee Way, Suite 7, Pacifica

February 1110 a.m.

coAstsidE Legislative committee MeetingLocation: TBA

Legislative Committee Meetings

SAMCAR Board of Directors Meetings

February 258:30 a.m.

sAMcAR Board of directors MeetingMembers welcome to attend these monthly meetings. | Location: SAMCAR

February 189:30 – 11 a.m.

PEninsULA Legislative committee MeetingMembers welcome to attend these monthly meetings.Location: SAMCAR, 850 Woodside Way, San Mateo

February 128 a.m. – 5 p.m.

GRi 110: Marketing, Finance and Managing commercial PropertiesLocation: SAMCAR| Cost: $149Registration: http://www.eDesignations.com or 888-785-4800

February 181 – 2:30 p.m.

FREE e-Pro Workshop presented by saul KleinLocation: SAMCAR | Register: 1-866-ePRONAR (1-866-377-6627)

or http://ePROworkshop.InternetCrusade.com

February 1311 a.m. – 1 p.m.

LUnch & LEARn: Microsoft WordLearn about creating, editing and formatting Word documents - fonts, clip art, margins and the use of short-cut icons and toolbars.Location: SAMCAR| Cost: FREE; available to SAMCAR members onlyInstructor: Lynn Pesonen | Registration: (650) 696-8200

February 3 & 48 a.m. – 5 p.m.(both days)

nAR Green designation course at siLVARTwo-day live course + online electives towards the completion of the NAR Green Designation. Instructor: Allen SappenfieldLocation: SILVAR, 19400 Stevens Creek Blvd., #100, CupertinoCost: $295 | Information: http://www.silvar.org or 408-200-0100

February 81:30 – 4 p.m.

sAn MAtEo PUBLic LiBRARY chinese new Year EventYoung People’s Concert in Celebration of Chinese New Year of the Ox, co-sponsored by the San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® FoundationLocation: San Mateo Public Library, 55 W. Third Avenue, Oak Room

March 209 a.m. – 5 p.m.(by appointment only)

Precision Ultrasound health screenings @ sAMcARUltrasounds are 100% safe and radiation free. No health insurance required. You will receive results the same day. All findings are confidential and a physi-cian reviews the ultrasound exams. Location: SAMCARCost: for information on packages and pricing please view the flyer athttp://www.samcar.org/userfiles/file/Health09_Ultrasound2009MAR.htmlor call (877) 487-7324 | Appointments: (877) 487-7324

Upcoming SAMCAR Combined Monthly Meeting

February 38:30 a.m.

Presentations: SAMCAR Directors / CAR Update& David Young, Coldwell Banker / “A Positive Outlook for 2009 in Real Estate”Location: Elks Lodge, 229 W. 20th Ave., San Mateo

Marketing MeetingsTuesday, February 3

MLS Tour Sheet Deadline Reminder

Broker/Property toursTuesdays 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Deadline to add tours in MLSMondays, 11 a.m. Entry deadlines are subject to change for holidays.

Deadline for Monday holidaysprior Friday at 11 a.m.

View tour sheet by Monday afternoonhttp://www.samcar.org/index.cfm/tour_information.htm

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8:30 a.m. February Combined TourElks Lodge 229 West 20th AvenueSan Mateo

Presentations: SAMCAR DiReCtoRS

CAR Update&DAviD Young, Coldwell Banker San Carlos“A Positive Outlook for 2009 in Real Estate”

9 a.m. Half Moon Bay TourCommunity Center 535 Kelly AvenueHalf Moon Bay

9:30 a.m. Pacifica TourCommunity Center 540 Crespi DrivePacifica